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In this episode, Jason and Yvonne take listeners on a trip through the grounds of the Old Taylor Distillery – a historic site that was abandoned for over 30 years before Castle and Key brought it back to life in 2018. At the time of our visit, our lovable guest and guide, Valerie (Val) Colella, was Castle & Key's Single Barrel Specialist and National Brand Ambassador. Join us as we explore the castle-inspired architecture, the rich history of bourbon-making, and the untold stories of the women and enslaved individuals who shaped the industry. As you listen to this episode, you'll hear everything from train whistles to mash bills hissing to factory clangs! The vast grounds of the Old Taylor Distillery are filled with diverse structures and ambient sounds that tell the fascinating story of this charming bourbon destination. Each unique environment from the sunken gardens to cavernous rickhouses influences the audio in a way that we hope will immerse you into the rich atmosphere that is Castle and Key. At times, you will also hear inquisitive remarks from our Production Team, who joined us on this exciting adventure.  Please visit http://www.lagralanespirits.org/episodes/castlekey for shownotes, transcripts, and more.   Links Guest: Valerie Colella - https://www.instagram.com/therealwhiskeywoman/ Castle & Key - https://www.castleandkey.com/   Additional links + Special thanks to: WEP - https://weeditpodcasts.com/ Liam E. Allen (original music) - @Liamea97

The Castle & Key Distillery opened its doors in 2018 after years of careful planning and restoration. The castle like distillery was originally called the Old Taylor Distillery and was built in 1887 by none other than Colonel EH Taylor. The distillery grounds are amongst the most picturesque in the bluegrass which is why this has become on of the most popular places to tour. After initially releasing Vodka, Gin, and other spirits, the first bourbon was bottled in 2022 to much fanfare. Even though we never did an episode on it, we were in agreement that wasn't our favorite. Fast forward to this episode where we crack and review Castle & Key's Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon. Coming in at just 105 proof and being a true small batch whiskey (only 100 barrels in the blend), we were eager to see if this offering was better than the initial bourbon that was released. You'll have to listen to hear what we think. In this episode, Anthony talks about a barrel pick, Kenny treats us to some beatboxing, and Steven breaks out a special voice from the old west. Thank you for giving us a listen! -------------------------- Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupky FB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupky TW: https://twitter.com/themashupky Partnership(s) Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUP Visit https://woodworkcollective.shop and enter code MASHUP for a 15% discount on your order Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman Thank you so much for listening!

In this episode of the Film & Whiskey podcast, Bob and Brad have the pleasure of being joined by author and film critic Josh Larsen to discuss his new book Fear Not!: A Christian Appreciation of Horror. Larsen helps our host dive into the realm of horror films and their unique relationship with the Christian experience. As the senior producer of Think Christian and the co-host of the Filmspotting podcast, Larsen brings a fresh perspective on how Christians can appreciate the artistry and theological implications of horror. Beyond the film talk, our hosts break mid-conversation to indulge in the rich flavors of three distinctive whiskeys. (0:00) Intro (02:35) The Theology in Horror Movies: Unpacking "Fear Not: A Christian Appreciation of Horror" (25:15) Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey: A Nod to Heritage (30:55) Tasting Notes on Copper & Kings Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (33:45) Savoring the Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Goose Island Bourbon County (37:20) Final Thoughts and Recommendations for Movie Nights Horror films, often brimming with monster movies, creature features, and spine-chilling slashers, have always resonated deeply with our innermost fears. Josh Larsen's "Fear Not!" artfully combines critical observation and theological reflection, providing movie fans with a fresh lens to view iconic films like "Get Out," "The Shining," and "The Babadook." As we delve into the Christian appreciation of fright films and the ways they echo biblical themes, listeners will be treated to a unique blend of cinema discussion and whiskey tasting. With each whiskey—whether it's the flavor-forward remix of the Kentucky tradition in Copper & Kings, the rich chocolate malt notes in Bardstown Bourbon's collaboration with Goose Island, or Castle & Key's nod to its historic Old Taylor Distillery heritage—we're offered a sensory profile that beautifully complements our deep film analysis. Featured Whiskeys: Castle & Key Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey: The first proprietary bourbon from Castle & Key in nearly five decades, blending barrels to create a sensory profile that reflects both heritage and innovation. Copper & Kings Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A blend aged in American Apple Brandy barrels, offering a unique taste experience where classic bourbon notes meet traditional brandy. Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Goose Island Bourbon County: A limited release with stout-soaked staves leading to flavors of roasted malt, cacao, and allspice. Links to Resources: LarsenOnFilm - An archive of Josh Larsen's writings and reviews Think Christian - Where Christians connect their pop-culture fandom with their faith Film & Whiskey Official Website Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Tuesday. Theme music: "New Shoes" by Blue Wednesday Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord server! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.filmwhiskey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support

On this episode of Chill Filtered, Cole and Robby drink a rye from a new name on an old distillery: Castle and Key Restoration Rye (2020 Batches 1 & 2). They talk work critiques, autumnal weather, Googling Robby, Edmund Haynes Taylor, the Old Taylor Distillery and more. On Whiskey World News, Robby reads a plethora of whiskey articles' titles. And on “What Whiskey Would You Choose?”, Robby asks: What's your Fall season, around-the-campfire whiskey? Join the boys to see if what Castle and Key is whipping up is amazing or not and have fun listening in on this new episode.

In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The BWF crew is on site at Castle & Key Distillery. We sat down with Brett Connors. National Brand Embassador for Castle & Key. To whom Connor more lovely nicknamed, the whiskey wizard. We had a great time at C&K as well as having a live audience pop in on our recording! This is an episode you don't want to miss!In 1887, Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr built a new kind of distillery destination in Millville, Kentucky. Inspired by European architecture, the site featured a Castle, a classical Springhouse, and a Sunken Garden. What he built became the birthplace of bourbon tourism.Prohibition forced the closing of the distillery in 1920. Over the next century, the property changed owners and occupants several times, eventually falling into ruin.In 2012, Will Arvin came across photographs of the abandoned distillery. He couldn't stop thinking about its legacy and potential. He decided to visit the property to see for himself.At the distillery, Will found caved-in roofs, boarded-up windows and doors, and vegetation so overgrown he had to use a flashlight — in the middle of the day — to navigate. But, he felt an affinity for the property. It was then that he resolved to restore the historic bourbon icon.Wes Murry shared Will's love for adventure and restoration. At Will's invitation, Wes agreed to tour the property. Within minutes, it was clear to Wes that they could build a brand at this distillery.They loved Kentucky bourbon culture, but had a dream of something different. Something new. They chose to follow intuition over the advice of industry experts. They were galvanized by those who called them crazy.The two became partners in a new adventure. Knowing the path ahead would be challenging, unpredictable, and invigorating, Castle & Key was created.In 2014, they purchased the Old Taylor Distillery, in ruins. Then they got to work, building a team of like-minded people, often from outside of the industry, who shared in their vision. Together, we did not renovate the distillery – we restored it.------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our sponsors!Fudge Kitchen - In business for over 50 years. Fudge Kitchen ships delicious fudge, chocolates and sweet treats all across the USA. Fudge kitchen makes a perfect gift or decadent snack at all hours of the day!Check out their website - https://fudgekitchens.com/Blind Barrels - Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don't make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.Instagram - blindbarrelswww.blindbarrels.com

Jim and Mike pay a visit to Castle and Key Distillery in Millville, Kentucky. Site of the Old Taylor Distillery and home to the one of the most highly anticipated bourbon releases of the year. Listen in as we give you the details while tasting some of Kentuckys finest spirits. https://castleandkey.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

This weekend, Kentucky's historic Castle & Key Distillery will release its first Bourbon since the revived distillery opened several years ago. It'll be the first distillery-released Bourbon since what was then known as the Old Taylor Distillery was closed by National Distillers in 1972 and abandoned several years later. We'll tour the restored distillery with founder Will Arvin and master blender Brett Connors this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth, and taste not only Batch #1, but the upcoming Batch #2 from Castle & Key in the What I'm Tasting This Week Department. In the news, Russian whisky lovers are feeling the pinch as trade sanctions dry up the country's supply of imported whisky, while US and British trade negotiators are meeting this week in Baltimore with the UK's Bourbon tariffs on the agenda. We'll also have another installment of our "how I got started" series for people who want to get into the whisky industry.

Wilson Works For Castle & Key. Yes. our very own Wilson Torres is the new market manager for Castle & Key. Wilson shares his fortuitous four-year relationship with the distillery, and how his conversations with the founders over the years lead him down his whiskey path. Wilson also shares how Castle & Key is revitalizing the Old Taylor Distillery by preserving the past and integrating it with modern distilling. Hosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresVisit Castle & Key HereListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Castle & Key just released its 3rd installment of Restoration Rye, 2021 Batch #1. This batch was crafted from 80 barrels and was meant to highlight some notes that are perfect for summer whiskey drinking.  We compare this 2021 release to Batch 1 from 2020 in this episode.  Each batch of Restoration Rye Whiskey is blended using a series of pods. Each pod is created by grouping barrels to create a specific sensory profile. Restoration Rye features a mashbill of 63% Rye; 20% Malted Barley; 17% Yellow Corn. Enjoy this episode as we talk about how these two batches match up and whether we think Castle & Key is heading in the right direction with their whiskey releases. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over this journey. We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens LINKS: Kentucky Distillers' Association Announces Castle & Key Distillery as the 43rd Heritage Member - June 29, 2021 Castle & Key Distillery Website All the Nerdy Details on Every Batch of Restoration Rye Bourbon Lens Episode 106 - Our First Impressions of 2020 Batch 1 Image credit: Castle & Key Distillery  DETAILED NOTES FROM CASTLE & KEY: RESTORATION RYE 2021 BATCH #1  $39.99 50.5% ABV 20,500 bottles produced (80 barrels) AROMA: Wildflower honey, light stone fruit, rose, bubble gum, cherry pie, and toasted oak TASTE: Golden raisin, toast, nutmeg, turbinado sugar, ginger and praline FINISH: Medium bodied, slightly sweet, shifting to a dry ginger warmth In continuation of last year's long-awaited Restoration Rye release, Castle & Key Distillery  has released its third installment of the Restoration Rye series - Restoration Rye 2021 Batch #1. The new release continues to pay tribute to the restoration of the historic property, which was once the iconic Old Taylor Distillery, originally built over a century ago. The Restoration Rye 2021 Batch #1 is available for purchase at the distillery and in stores in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia. “With the first batch of Restoration Rye for 2021 being released just before the start of summer, it was blended with the intent of highlighting the softer notes of our Rye Whiskey. Many of the barrels chosen for this offering were those that expressed higher levels of fruity and floral esters and had lower levels of wood char and baking spice. This resulted in a smoother whiskey for the warm weather, to be enjoyed on its own or in a summer cocktail,” says Jon Brown, Quality Manager at Castle & Key. The Restoration Rye 2021 release features one batch with unique flavor profiles created from a blend with 80 barrels. During the blending process, the barrels are grouped into pods with specific sensory profiles. Those pods are then blended to achieve the unique, high quality flavor profiles.  For information about Castle & Key's spirit offerings, please visit CastleAndKey.com or follow @CastleandKey on Instagram.     ABOUT CASTLE & KEY In 2014, Castle & Key Founding Partners Will Arvin and Wes Murry, two industry outsiders, purchased and began restoring The Old Taylor Distillery, which had fallen to ruin after decades of neglect, with a vision of creating an immersive distillery experience. Castle & Key is now committed to identifying the best barrels for production each year, which leads to producing quality spirits that have a different flavor profile each year.  In 2021, Will Arvin and his family assumed primary ownership of Castle & Key. Located at 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY, Castle & Key has become a popular travel destination for spirits and history enthusiasts as it offers tours of the many historical parts of the property including, the Boiler Room, Taylorton Station, Counter 17, the Springhouse, and the Botanical Trail. For more information visit www.CastleandKey.com. 

Castle & Key Distillery has resurrected a giant in the Kentucky Bourbon industry, the Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.  And after many years of restoring the fabled location, Castle & Key has released their first whiskey. Restoration Rye, an aptly named whiskey, is the first rye whiskey to be released from this location as well.  We are joined by co-founder Wes Murry and Blender Brett Connors to discuss the distillery’s history, its whiskey, and their plans for the future.  We taste through Batch 1 of Castle & Key's Restoration Rye during the episode and find that it was well worth the wait. We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to give us feedback on our podcast.  If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers, Scott, Michael & JakeBourbon Lens About the Distillery:  Castle & Key is steeped in Kentucky distilling history, and yet it also presents a reimagining of Kentucky spirits for the future. When attorney Will Arvin came across photographs of an abandoned distillery in 2012, he couldn’t stop thinking about its legacy and the history of the property, previously known as Old Taylor Distillery. He decided to take a visit to the property, and within minutes this industry outsider was inspired to abandon a successful career path to build a meaningful new life for the distillery. After meeting financial advisor, Wes Murry, through a mutual friend, both of their visions became centered around the belief that consistency in flavor is not the only important factor that spirits enthusiasts' value, but rather that people are drawn to high-quality spirits that offer a new tasting experience. The Old Taylor Distillery has a revered place in Kentucky distilling history. In 1887, when Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. built the distillery, he intended it to both produce high-quality spirits and stand out from the crowd with its distinctive architectural charm to become the birthplace of bourbon tourism. Inspired by European architecture, the site features a Castle, a classical Springhouse, and Sunken Garden. In 1920, however, Prohibition forced the closing of the distillery and over the course of the next century, the property changed owners and occupants several times, until it fell into ruin. In 2014, Will and Wes began restoring this historic bourbon icon with a focus on changing the narrative around Kentucky spirits. They created a team of like minded people from inside and outside the industry to resurrect the castle by creating Castle & Key Distillery, which opened its doors in 2018. Taking up Colonel Taylor’s dedication to his home state, Castle & Key strives to use local ingredients when possible. Castle & Key makes everything that they sell from carefully selected grains and always chooses to do things in a thoughtful way – even when it’s not the easy way. About the Spirits: Castle & Key’s strategy works to reimagine how Kentucky spirits is showcased by creating consistently high- quality expressions that are unique with each release, instead of striving for one singular flavor profile. Restoration Rye, the first whiskey from the Castle & Key team since its founding in 2014. The highly anticipated release pays tribute to the restoration of the historic property, which was once the iconic Old Taylor Distillery, originally built over a century ago. Castle & Key will also release Roots of Ruin Gin and Sacred Spring Vodka, all of which will appear in dynamic newly designed bottles. All new releases will be available for purchase in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia beginning in December. In addition, Castle & Key also reveals its new look with the introduction of Restoration Rye, Sacred Spring Vodka and Roots of Ruin Gin. “We partnered with Stranger & Stranger to make our vision come to life and we couldn’t be more excited about the new look,” says Co-Founder Wes Murry. “The new bottle designs honor the history of our property, those who helped restore the property to its former glory, and the imaginative team that crafted our spirits.” Restoration Rye (BATCH #1: 51.5% ABV; $39.99 SRP; 13,200 bottles) (BATCH #2: 49.5% ABV; $39.99 SRP; 12,540 bottles) The 2020 Restoration Rye, a name that speaks to the restoration of the distillery, features two batches, both with unique flavor profiles. Batch #1 is created from a blend of 60 barrels, and Batch #2 is comprised of 57 barrels. During the blending process, barrels are grouped into pods with specific sensory profiles. Those pods are then blended to achieve the unique, high-quality flavor profiles. No whiskey release from Castle & Key will ever taste the same as each other. Batch #1 Tasting Notes: AROMA: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Toast, Dried Figs, Pipe Tobacco, Baking Chocolate, Orange Peel TASTE: Sweet Baking Spice, Cinnamon Roll, Caramelized Sugar, Dried Currants, and LightlY Roasted Almonds FINISH: Sweet with light hints of maple syrup and dark honey Batch #2 Tasting Notes: AROMA: Bright, Lemon Peel, Toasted Oak, Apricot, Wildflower, Honey, Graham Cracker TASTE: Pie Crust, Honeysuckle, Mint, Agave Nectar, Dry Cinnamon, Light Stone Fruit FINISH: Cooling, Camphoraceous with light mouth numbing Roots of Ruin Gin (53% ABV; 750ml, $32.99) A spirit that speaks to the restoration of the property from its ruinous state, Roots of Ruin Gin represents the overgrowth of botanicals used in the recipe. A classic spirit, reimagined to delight, Castle & Key gin begins with their rye whiskey base that is distilled into vodka. The vodka distillate is then redistilled, and vapor infused with juniper and a thoughtful selection of seven native herbs and botanicals. The result is a distinct, complex, and heavily aromatic flavor profile offering bright and floral and soft pine scents and balanced notes of citrus and lemon verbena, followed by spicy ginger and sweet chamomile flower. Sacred Spring Vodka (40% ABV; 750ml, $26.99) Sacred Spring Vodka is crafted from a whiskey base and redistilled to the highest proof and purity to maintain a vibrant character and rich mouthfeel. The aroma offers a light and sweet scent, with hints of cashew and citrus. The taste has clean citrus notes followed by vanilla bean and a hint of buttered toast, while the finish is silky and rich with lingering sweetness. About Co-Founder Will Arvin Will is a lifelong Kentucky resident born and raised in Lexington. Before founding Castle & Key, he was an attorney whose experience with construction and real-estate projects made him well-suited for the challenges of resurrecting this bourbon icon. Will is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, where he earned degrees in Economics and Spanish, before attending Cumberland School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. In 2014, Will left his law practice to pursue his dream of owning a Kentucky distillery and, as luck would have it, he came across the distillery online that was only a 30-minute drive from his home in Nicholasville, KY, and one visit later he fell in love. Growing up in bourbon country, it’s natural that Will developed an admiration and appreciation for the craft of creating spirits - from the grains and mashing, to the distillation process, the aging and the blending. The challenge to restore the site and start a new venture in crafting unique spirits was the opportunity that he had always been looking for. About Co-Founder Wes Murry Wes brings over two decades of financial and operational experience to Castle & Key. His industry experience spans a wide range from transportation to finance to consumer goods. Originally from Lancaster, PA, and growing up with a strong work ethic from working at both his grandfather and father’s businesses, Wes gained the skills that are instrumental in becoming a successful businessman. Wes moved to Kentucky in 2011 and is a graduate of Dickinson College located in Carlisle, PA, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and Computer Science before attending Vanderbilt University, where he earned an MBA in finance, operations, and strategy. In the fall of 2014, Will introduced Wes to the former site of the Old Taylor Distillery and it didn’t take Wes long to realize the opportunity and instrumental role he could play in building Castle & Key. Wes began to research the industry and was given the opportunity and excitement he always dreamt of having in his career.  Wes and Will continue to maintain the vision of Castle & Key and make sure each member of the team is continuing to drive company strategy while holding true to the company’s core values. About Brett Connors, Blender and Brand Ambassador  Brett Connors knows hospitality. Having spent more than a decade in food and beverage, he has refined his skills in the industry and has built a wealth of knowledge in the world of spirits, wine, and beer. As Blender and Brand Ambassador at Castle & Key Distillery, Brett applies his expertise in these fields to reimagine how Kentucky spirits are presented to the world by working on the creative side of Castle & Key's research and development team, utilizing his tasting skills to test different flavors while blending, as well as assisting with product strategy in order to produce spirits that encompass distinct flavor profiles. Brett grew up in Winchester, VA, before attending George Mason University. After graduating with a double major, Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Conflict Analysis Resolution in 2011, he went on to attend a dual master’s degree program, between George Mason and the University of Malta. Upon returning to the United States, Brett moved to Kentucky, where he opened Old Bourbon County Kitchen in 2015, and after that he knew he wanted to pursue his passion for bourbon more actively by working with a producer directly, that producer was Castle & Key.  Brett began working with Castle & Key in 2016 and throughout his time he has worked with the team to identify the best barrels for production each year, and even assisted Castle & Key with getting listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He has worked with the research team to create unique and ever evolving seasonal gins that expand Kentucky's reputation beyond bourbon distillation. Today, each day is different for Brett. From hosting visitors and sharing the story and products of Castle & Key to pursuing his passion for blending by getting creative in the “kitchen,” he wears many hats while at the Castle. In the future, he hopes to continue to create experiences and products that capture the excitement and passion for the site’s history and overall quality of the spirits they produce, and to create an honest space where spirits can be accurately and openly discussed.    Castle & Key As a Destination:  Located at 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY Popular travel destination for spirits and history enthusiasts alike as it offers experiences of the many historical parts of the property including, the Boiler Room, Taylorton Station, Counter 17, the Springhouse and the Botanical Trail, as well as explorations of its production process and guided tastings. The distillery is currently open for guests to explore the grounds at their leisure from Friday - Sunday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Note that currently, guided tastings and production experiences are not available due to COVID-19. For information about Castle & Key please visit https://castleandkey.com or follow on Instagram and Facebook Libsyn photo credit: Castle & Key

2020 will not be remembered well by many people, but there have been a few bright spots for whisky lovers. One is the arrival of the first official distillery bottling from Kentucky's Castle & Key Distillery, the 3-year-old Restoration Rye. The historic Old Taylor Distillery had been closed since 1972 and left to fall into ruins when Will Arvin and Wes Murry bought the 113-acre site in 2014. Six years, millions of dollars, and a new name later, one of the early landmarks of Kentucky Bourbon is back. We'll talk with Wes Murry and Will Arvin, along with Brett Connors and Jon Brown from the distillery team on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, U.S. President Donald Trump has now signed a massive federal spending and Covid-19 relief package into law, including a permanent reduction in federal excise taxes for small-scale distillers. We'll have the details and the rest of the week's whisky news, including the passing of a Scotch Whisky icon.

Kentucky's first female bourbon master distiller since Prohibition, Marianne Eaves, is a huge name in American whiskey.With a background in chemical engineering, Marianne found her way into the bourbon industry via an internship at Brown-Forman, the company behind whiskey brands such as Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve and Old Forrester.She ultimately became master taster at the company and was on track to succeed Chris Morris as Woodford's master distiller.But 28-year-old Marianne fast-tracked her progress to the title of bourbon master distiller when she accepted a unique offer in 2015 to work on the resurrection of the Old Taylor Distillery – an incredibly ambitious project.The historic distillery, which is now known as Castle & Key, had fallen into disrepair since it was shuttered in 1972.Marianne has since moved on from Castle & Key and is now consulting on a host of interesting distilling projects right across the US.It was a pleasure to have Marianne join us from Texas for this interview.

In 1972, the gates were locked for what many thought would be the final time at Kentucky's historic Old Taylor Distillery near Frankfort. Wednesday, those gates opened to the public for the first time in nearly half a century at what is now Castle & Key Distillery following a massive four-year-long restoration project to reclaim the distillery and its warehouses, sunken gardens, springhouse, and more from nature's relentless onslaught. Castle & Key's Marianne Eaves has been there for almost the entire time, and joins us on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, there's a big shakeup affecting master distillers at three of Kentucky's major distilleries, and contract talks will resume Friday in the two-week-old strike by Four Roses workers. We'll also have the details on a new Irish Whiskey that packs a punch - or at least the fighter-turned-entrepreneur behind it does.

Pretty sure everyone has heard about Barton 1792's Warehouse collapsing but we take our stab at some chaos theories. Brian Harra from Sipp'n Corn defended Castle and Key against Sazerac in a lawsuit and won. And the second half of the show is discussing all the new releases that are set to debut. Sponsors: Sterling Cut Glass is the Official Glassware of Bourbon Pursuit. They are offering FREE etched samples to whiskey societies nationwide! Simply email spirits@sterlingcutglass.com, include your logo, and mention Bourbon Pursuit. Show Notes: Drinking Old Forester's President's Choice, Kentucky Owl Rye, Wilderness Trail, Elijah Craig, and Henry McKenna Why doesn't Heaven Hill allow Elijah Craig Barrel Proof picks? It's the story that broke headlines and most of our phones were buzzing from family sending us links as if we hadn't heard of it yet. But Warehouse 30 at Barton collapsed. First, lets go ahead and see who got the most texts or links sent to them? I know they haven't said the cause, but if you go check out a previous podcast guests blog, bourbontruth, you will see that he wrote an article back in 2015 about infestation of beetles On June 14, 2018, one of the panelists on this roundtable actually counter-suit Sazerac and won. A quick summary of the decision went as follows. Will Arvin and Wesley Murry are the guys behind the Castle and Key venture, even though we see Marianne Barnes on IG all the time. During the period where they were renovating, it was commonly referred to as the old taylor distillery or the spot formally known as. The problem with this was that Sazerac sued them for defamation for the name of Old Taylor saying that it caused brand confusion. Court Ruling PDF What's the Lanham Act? Sazerac points out that there is a four-hundred foot “Old Taylor Distillery” sign on the distillery’s barrel storage warehouse and a twenty-foot “The Old Taylor Distillery Company” sign above the entrance to its main building. What did they expect to do with this? Was there a settlement to be paid? Or attorney fees get paid? Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 2 raise in SRP to $200. Almost a 50% increase. Seen some sold for $160 1792 BiB single barrels Parker's Orange Curacao finish Booker's 30th Blend Announcement - Blake I saw in your email round up you talked about this. Can you give a recap? Wild Turkey Revival Heaven Hill 27 year Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Thanks to Blake from Bourbonr.com, Jordan from Breaking Bourbon, Brian from Sipp'n Corn, and Kerry from Subourbia for joining this week. Listen to all the Community Roundtables at http://bourbonpursuit.com/bourbon-community-roundtable-podcasts/

Castle & Key Distillery is located on the historic Old Taylor Distillery site. The podcast is joined by Castle & Key's Master Distillery, Marianne Barnes. We discuss mash-bills, Colonel E.H. Taylor, history, searching for ancient yeast, and the incredibly Old Taylor property.

Castle & Key Distillery is located on the historic Old Taylor Distillery site. The podcast is joined by Castle & Key's Master Distillery, Marianne Barnes. We discuss mash-bills, Colonel E.H. Taylor, history, searching for ancient yeast, and the incredibly Old Taylor property.  Castle & Key Distillery Marianne Barnes on Twitter and Instagram The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

New Podcast from Bourbon Pursuit! Episode 042 - Matt Gandolfo, Brand Ambassador for Wild Turkey, talks history of the brand, non-GMO grains, each of the expressions and the new “Decades” release set for May 2016. - We kick off the show talking about one of our past guests, Marianne Barnes, and the new name for the Old Taylor Distillery.- Tell us about your first encounter with bourbon- Tell us about your role and what it consists of - Why is Wild Turkey 101 and not 100?- How did it grow to a business from 101?- What did the name Austin Nichols mean to Wild Turkey?- So why remove the name Austin Nichols from the brand?- What are some of things during the process makes Wild Turkey unique compared to other brands?- What does Non-GMO products give you in regards to quality? - What’s it like hanging around Jimmy Russell?- Talk about the individual expressions and the differences between each.- Talk about the new release called “Decades" that will be coming in May 2016- Is there something that holds true to the quote “Older turkey is better turkey”?- If you have to have one Wild Turkey product on the shelf as a staple, which do you choose?

Adam Hannett has a tough job, though he wouldn't trade places with anyone for the world! He took over for the legendary Jim McEwan as head distiller at Bruichladdich following Jim's retirement last summer, and has just released his first bottling: Octomore 7.4 Virgin Oak. We'll talk with Adam about the future at Bruichladdich, what it's like to have your mentor living right next door to the distillery, and Bruichladdich's plans to make its recipes for the "Classic Laddie" more transparent starting next month. In the news, the Scotch Whisky Association has warned Bruichladdich to run those plans by UK regulators first, while nearby Lagavulin has unveiled its 200th anniversary bottling with a nod to the distant past. Teeling Whiskey is sending 12 different single barrel Irish whiskies to the US in time for St. Patrick's Day, Scotland's northernmost mainland distillery is releasing its first whisky, and we now know the new name for the restored Old Taylor Distillery in Kentucky.

Marianne Barnes, Master Distiller at The Distillery Formally Known as Old Taylor, discusses her new role, what everyone can expect coming from this revitalization, and insights into what it takes to be a master distiller.   1. Tell us a little bit about your past 2. How does chemical engineering play into this role? 3. Talk to us about why we have you on the show 4. Are you going to keep the name Old Taylor name or will it be renamed? 5. What’s being invested into restoring the distillery? 6. Where is the distillery in relation to the bourbon trail? 7. Where do you see this business in the next 5 years? 8. How do you measure success? 9. What can you do differently versus Brown-Forman? 10. What does it mean to be a woman in this male dominated field? 11. Talk to us a little bit about what made you so successful and why you were chosen for this role 12. What is going to set your bourbon apart from everything else on the market? 13. When is the distillery going to be up and running? 14. Follow Marianne Barnes on Facebook 

If distilleries have ghosts, the ones haunting the former Old Taylor Distillery in Kentucky finally have some people to scare. After nearly 43 years, the historic distillery is being restored with plans to begin distilling by the end of this year and open to visitors in the spring of 2016. Marianne Barnes left Brown-Forman recently to oversee the project for the distillery's partners and will be the master distiller when production begins. She joins us for this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth with an update on the progress of bringing the old site back to life and trying to recreate the Bourbon that was originally made there for decades. In the news, investigators may announce indictments in the Pappy van Winkle and Wild Turkey Bourbon thefts this week, Scotland's newest distillery has been dedicated, and Scotch Whisky is helping global drinks companies weather the decline in Chinese spirits sales.