Bourbon Barrel Talk
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsBourbon Barrel Talk is a conversation based podcast that focuses on the spirits industry, primarily bourbon. We love to have conversations with distillers, distilleries and friends and find out what they love about bourbon and other spirits.
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Episodes
BBT - Old Louisville Barrel Sample Review
April 28, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Den of Thieves take over the Brock's and review 3 super unique barrels available right now in Old Louisville's Single Barrel Program. We reviewed two 36% high rye MGP, a 8 yr Columbian Oak, 11 yr Regular and a 51/49 rye/malt barrel. Check out Old Louisville Whiskey Company for your next single barrel selection.
BBT - Derby Cocktail Alternatives to the Mint Julep and Lilly
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBThe crew sits down and discusses two Derby Cocktail that are alternatives to the Mint Julep, Spire and Lilly. The Ky. Buck is a refreshing take on the Ky Mule, and The Forbidden Sour is a refresh of a whiskey sour, made with pomegranate liquor.
BBT - High West Isaac Winter
April 21, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 53.8 MBThe crew interviews and talks High West Distillery with Isaac Winter - Blending and Distilling Manager. We discussed his background in the industry, his early career as a brewer and yeast guru, and what he does for fun. We discuss the Bottled in Bond Rye, Bourye and other expressions and what makes them unique.
BBT - Old Forester Presidents Choice # 26
April 14, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 26.1 MBThe crew sits down and reviews the 26th iteration of the Old Foresters President's Choice Bourbon. The PC bottles are a select group of chosen barrels that the Master Taster and Master Distiller set aside for the President to chose as their favorites and so PC's are born.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Rounds 4 and 5, The Final Four and Finals Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Final Four and Finals had a couple of surprises, but this may have been the most fun promos we have done in a while. I predict more blinds in the future. Special thanks to our Sponsor Dynasty Epoxy.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 3 Elite 8 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBRound 3 the Elite 8 of the NIT Tournament of Whiskeys did not disappoint. Nick and Scott actually disagree on one...LOL. a few match up results will really shock you.
BBT - Jack Daniels Twice Barreled Review
April 07, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThe crew sits down to discuss and review the late fall release from Jack Daniels, the Twice Barreled Rye. The more JD I drink the more I find it to be fantastic, especially their ryes.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 2 Pt 2 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThis was a fun conversation through these blinds of round 2 of the ryes and barrel proof whiskeys.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 2 Pt 1 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBThe crew blinds round 2 of the 100 proof/Bottled in Bond and Finished/under 100 proof bourbon and whiskeys. It's fun to see how everyday shelf whiskey still gets the crew excited.
BBT - Traveler Whiskey Review
March 31, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBThe crew sits down and reviews the newest release from Sazerac The Traveler. It's a collaboration between Master Distiller Harlan Wheatley and Country Legend Chris Stapleton.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 1 Pt 4 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Crew finishes out the Round of 32 blinds with barrel/cask strength products. Poor Carl had zero luck picking which pour was which. While Old Fo 1920 stood out for all of us.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 1 Pt 3 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBThe crew blinds through the first round of Ryes and Whiskey.
BBT - Irish Whiskey and Scotch Review
March 24, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.5 MBNick suckers Scott into drinking and reviewing Jameson, Johnny Walker Red and Jameson Orange in honor of St. Patricks Day. Although I don't like scotch, I had to be a team player and play along.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 1 Pt 2 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe crew and I walk through Part 2 of Round 1 is us tasting through under 100 proof and finished whiskeys. This bracket had 5 crowd favorites and brought out the best and worst of us all.. lol. @Jonny Tsunami.
BBT - NIT of Bourbon 32, Round 1 Pt 1 Sponsored by Dynasty Epoxy
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode the crew picks between the first 8 pours in the bracket. The Bottled in Bond and 100 proof bourbons.
BBT - NIT Bracket Pick'em Show
March 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis episode is a lead in to this years special NIT Bracket Pick'em Contest. Instead of letting you pick the winners each round, we are going to blind each round and fans will complete a bracket online and the person with the most points will win a prize pack.
BBT - Starlight Spanish and Pear Brandy Review
March 10, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 22.4 MBThe crew reviews two different Starlight Finished Bourbons, one was the Spanish Brandy picked by Louisville Bourbon Buzz and the other is a Ted Pear Brandy pick.
BBT - Starlight Mizunara vs Good Times Amuburana Honey Finished Bourbons
March 03, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MBThe crew discuss the Starlight Mizunara vs Good Times Amuburana Honey Finished Bourbons. Both unique and tasty, but one offers such a delicate profile, I've not had in a while.
BBT - Homemade Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktails
February 25, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 18.5 MBScott goes crazy and makes a Peanut Butter Whiskey inspired from an instagram video, and decides to create two cocktails from it. Peanut butter and jelly and peanut butter cup. Listen to find out if it turned out good and how to make your own.
BBT - Starlight Family Estate Repeal Review
February 18, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 19.4 MBScott sits down with the Brock's and Dan to review the Family Estate bottles from Starlight’s Repeal Day. The bourbon and rye both settling in at just over 7 years.
BBT - Cocktails with The Alchemist Sarah Young
February 11, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MBScott sits down with Sarah and some friends to discuss some cocktail creations of Sarah's. There was The Brown'd Butter Kiss, The Brosemary and a modern twist of the Whiskey Sour. Coming up with the names was the most fun part.
BBT - Old Forester 1924 vs 117 Series Bottled in Bond
February 04, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 25.2 MBThe fellas review two newer Old Forester 1924 vs 117 Series Bottled in Bond. Both 100 proof and around 10 years old. But the 1924 is a different mashbill than typical Old Forester products.
BBT - Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Review
January 28, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 16.6 MBThe crew sits down and reviews Garrison Brothers latest release Guadalupe. This is a 6 yr bourbon that was finished for 2 years in port barrels.
BBT - Double Oak Review, Starlight and Old Louisville
January 21, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 18.7 MBScott, Andy and a couple of friends discuss and review two double oak bottles, Starlight and Old Louisville. The Starlight was a recent Ted Pick release, the Old Louisville was a sample given to me by a friend. I hope you enjoy our discussion.
BBT - ZAK Cooperage - Zach Zimlich
January 14, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 44.4 MBScott and Matt sit down with Zach Zimlich owner of ZAK Cooperage and discuss the barrel making process. What wood is used, how its seasoned, the process and sustainability of the industry. We Also talk with Jessica Ann (Bourboninsider) about the used barrel market, and her expertise from H&A Barrel Management.
BBT - Old Louisville with Amine Karaoud
January 07, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 30.7 MBScott with special guesy Chad Huffman from Bourbon Boyz sits down with Amine at Old Louisville about how he got started in the business and his releases and favorite pours.
BBT - Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 6 & Copper and Kings Bourbon Finished in Brandy Barrels
December 31, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Liquid Assets crew stops by and helps us review the Bardstown Bourbon Discovery 6 and Copper & Kings newest Bourbon Finished in Brandy.
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Airing of the Grievances, 117 Old Forester Finished in Scotch Review Ep8.
December 28, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 32.9 MBThe crew finishes the 8 Crazy Nights with the Airing of the Grievances, while reviewing the most recent release 117 Old Forester Finished in Scotch.
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Gifts for the Bourbon Lover, with Old Louisville and Heavens Door Review Ep7.
December 27, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 19.8 MBOn episode 7 of the 8 Crazy nights the crew discusses gifts for the Bourbon Lover in your life, while we taste and reviews Old Louisville and Heavens Door Single Barrel Picks.
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Favorite Pours of 23, Barrel Aged Wine Review Ep6.
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBThe crew reviews Huber's Pops Double Barrel Reserve, Robert Mondavi and The Federalist Barrel Aged Wines while discussing our favorite pours of this year.
BBT - Elijah Craig C923 Barrel Strength Review
December 24, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBThe Fellas try and review the 2023 fall release of Elijah Craig Barrel Strength Bourbon. These bottles get released 3 times a year and this is the review of this Septembers release.
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Rum Edition Ep.5
December 23, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this our 5th episode of the 8 Crazy Nights, we review a set of bourbon adjacent rums. Bumbu, Papa's Pillar, and Privateer International. These were all very different, but only one was similar to a bourbon the others closer to spiced rum. What is your favorite rum?
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Bourbon Cream Edition Ep.4
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 24.8 MBThe crew sits down and discusses three different creams (Barton Chocolate Bourbon Ball, Buffalo Trace, and Cow Pie from Dancing Goat) that are our favorites. We talked about the best ways to enjoy then, in root beer, coffee, over ice cream or neat.
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts Ep3.
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews Four of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. 2023 Standard BCS bottle, 2023 Backyard Stout, 2022 Sir Isaacs, and the 2023 Bananas Foster. Let us know your favorite from the past couple of years. Message us on Facebook or Instagram.
BBT - Down Home Armagnac Finished Wheated Bourbon
December 17, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBThe crew reviews and discusses the most recent Down Home release their wheated bourbon finished in Armagnac casks. This LBC pick was released this fall. Robert continues his brands legacy for high quality releases and finished products.
BBT - 8 Crazy Nights, Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts Ep2.
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews two of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. We discussed the most popular of the series, last years Caramella Larceny Finished Wheat beer and the Old Fitz BarleyWine.
BBT - 8Crazy Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts Ep1
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews three of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. Knob Creek, Eagle Rare and Angels Envy. These three pours did not disappoint, and brought as much Tom Foolery as last years episodes did.
BBT - Bluegrass Distillers
December 10, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBScott and Matt sit down with Sam at Bluegrass Distillers at the brand new visitor center on the Historic Elkwood Farm in Midway, KY. We discussed their brands, Contract distilling and what makes Blue corn unique in bourbon. Check them out at the visitor center the next time you’re in the area.
BBT - 4 yr Birthiversary with Tyler Mirt
December 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBThe crew celebrates the 4 yr anniversary of the show with a visit to Old Forester. We get to speak with Tyler Mirt about what's new at Old Forester along with all the shenanigans that have occurred over the last 12 months.
BBT - WhistlePig Piggyback 6yr Rye
November 26, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBThe crew reviews the WhistlePig Piggyback 6yr Rye and compares it to neat, proofed down and in a cocktail. Sarah made her take on an Old Fashioned, with a twist.
BBT - Garrison Brothers Small Batch 3 year
November 19, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBScott, AFC, Kofi and Johnny Tsunami, review this small batch release from Garrison Brothers. We hit most of the notes and was shocked to discover the Mashbill near the end of the episode.
BBT - Nikka Japanese Whiskey Review
November 12, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 20.7 MBThe crew sits down and reviews two Nikka Japanese Whiskeys. The Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, both 90 proof whiskey with very unique flavor profiles. One is much more bourbonesque than the other, but both bring very sweet approachable flavors.
BBT - Barrell Bourbon Foundation 5
November 05, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBScott and the crew review the latest release from Barrell Bourbon, the Foundation number 5. This small batch release is comprised of four unique bourbons to bring forward a unique blend. Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee bourbons all provide a different profile that makes this a unique small batch bourbon.
BBT - Starlight Blood Moon Release Review
October 29, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 18.2 MBScott and the crew compares year 1 to year 2 of Starlight's Blood Moon Bloody Butcher Bourbon release. These are definitely different from any other offerings they have done in the past.
BBT - Cocktail Apple Pie Old Fashioned
October 22, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 13.6 MBScott takes a spin at a fall/winter cocktail. The Apple Pie Old Fashioned is a fresh take on the classic. We made ours with 1.5 ounces Apple Cider, 1 ounce homemade apple syrup and 2 ounces of rye and 2 dashes of angostura bitters. Homemade syrup recipe 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, two dashes of cinnamon, bring to boil, simmer for 5-10 minutes, bring back to quick boil, add a 1 teaspoon of vanilla, let cool then jar and enjoy
BBT - Old Louisville Review
October 15, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBScott and the crew reviews a bottle your own from Old Louisville Whiskey Company. Jon brings in a bottle he picked up through the bottle your own experience. This pour was a 51/49 bourbon. 51% corn, 49% malted barley. Check out Amine and his team at Old Louisville for an unique experience.
BBT - Makers Mark 2023 BEP Limited Release Review
October 08, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBScott and the crew review the most recent Makers BEP release. We go through the tasting notes, our opinions and look for a fruity note that seemed to escape us.
BBT - Old Carter American Whiskey Batch 10 Review
October 01, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MBScott, Toby and Carl review and discuss this awesome bottle and talk about what other Old Carter bottles we enjoy and things the Carters do that make OC unique!
BBT - Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon Review
September 24, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 18.3 MBThe crew sits down and reviews Garrison Brothers 2023 Cowboy Bourbon release. This years release is the first Hazmat and really brings the flavor. We hope you enjoy our tasting notes and conversation. These bottles will run approximately $250 and each one is supposed to be hand signed by Donnis Todd Master Distiller and comes in a collectors case.
BBT - Starlight Amburana Rum, Bourbon and Rye Review
September 17, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 25.2 MBThe crew drinks through the recent release from Starlight Cigar batch. The three were unique releases, Bourbon finished in an Amburana Rum barrel, Bourbon finished in Amburana and Rye finished in Amburana.