Bourbon Barrel Talk

BBT - Old Carter American Whiskey Batch 10 Review

October 01, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 16.7 MB

Scott, 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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.

BBT - Filibuster Distillery

September 10, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 25.4 MB

Scott and the crew, reviews three bottles sent in by Filibuster Distillery out of Virginia. We tried their Wheated bourbon, 5 yr Bottled in Bond, And French Oak Dual Cask.

BBT - Rye Review and Showdown Russel’s Reserve Rye SiB vs EH Taylor Rye

September 03, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24.9 MB

Ladies night, Scott is joined by Andy, Babs and Sarah to Review the Showdown between Russel's Reserve Rye SiB and EH Taylor Rye. The Russel's is their newer release of the rye single barrel. Which do you prefer and why?

BBT - Wilderness Trail 8 yr Wheated Bottled in Bond

August 27, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 16.1 MB

The crew sits down and discusses and reviews the Wilderness Trail 8 yr Wheated Bottled in Bond. This was a neat discussion around how different and special this pour is. These will be available in late August throughout the state of Kentucky.

BBT - IJW Whiskey Company Review

August 20, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 20.4 MB

The crew sits down and reviews three bottles from IJW Whiskey Co. We review and discuss Old Emmer, their wheated bourbon. Bondstone Double Oaked and First Call finished in Port.

BBT - Buffalo Trace Mashbills 1, 2, Bowman (1&2)

August 13, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17.1 MB

The crew reviews Buffalo Trace Mashbills while discussing what makes the Bowman's so interesting. It's a blend of mashbill 1 and 2, sent to Virginia re-distilled and aged in Virginia.

BBT - Green River Bourbon and Wheated Bourbon Review

August 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MB

Scott, Kofi, Nick and Babs, discuss and review Green River Distillery’s recent releases of the bourbon and wheated bourbon. We also extended a bit of our mashbill conversation from last weeks discussion.

BBT - Mashbill Discussion

July 30, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 28.7 MB

The crew discusses a bunch of different mashbills, so maybe you can find what bourbon you will like based off of your favorite pours. If you like Wild Turkey, Old Forester has a similar mashbill, you will probably like it. So on and so forth.

BBT - McCracken Curve Review

July 23, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MB

Scott and the crew sits down and reviews two bottles from McCracken Curve Distillery. Homeplace Indiana Straight Bourbon and Ballyloughan Castle their American Single Malt.

BBT - Start Your Bunker for 300 Dollars

July 16, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 41.2 MB

The crew painstakingly goes over a list of bourbons to come up with the best starter bourbon bunker for $300. We came up with 10 bourbons and ryes to give you a start.

BBT - Most Underrated Bourbons

July 09, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 32.2 MB

This week the crew discusses their most underrated bourbon and whiskeys. We decided underrated was something most people are overlooking for a multitude of reasons, proof, price, or unknown.

BBT - Overrated Bourbons and Whiskeys

July 02, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MB

The crew sits down and discusses the bottles they believe are the most overrated. After some discussion, we decided overrated meant too much hype for how the bottle tasted or the value of it.

BBT - Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company

June 25, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 27.6 MB

Scott and the crew reviews two new releases from the Lawrenceburg Bourbon Company. We tasted and discussed their first barrel strength bourbon and the 10 X 10 Rye. Both bottles unique in their own right. The 10 x 10 is 100% rye which really adds to the dynamic.

BBT - Starlight Toasted French Oak Review

June 18, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MB

Scott, the Brock's and Jared taste through and review the 5 recent Starlight distillery French Oak Toasted Bourbons. These five bottles came from barrels that the oak came from one of five regions of France.

BBT - Craft Cocktails with Babs 2

June 11, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MB

Scott and the crew review two more cocktails prepared by Barbara. One is summer cocktail, the other fall. Ky Rhubarb/Watermelon Crawl and Hotel Tango Bourbon S'more Ky Rhubarb/Watermelon Crawl 1/4 oz Watermelon pucker, 1/4 oz raspberry pucker, 2-3 dashes cranberry bitters, 1 oz apple rye (Good Times), 1 1/2 oz bourbon, top w/ ginger ale. Hotel Tango Bourbon S'more 1/2 oz chocolate liqueur, 1 oz Smallow (Hotel Tango), 1 oz Hotel Tango Bourbon, top with a toasted marshmallow

BBT - Craft Cocktails with Babs

June 04, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MB

Scott and the crew review some cocktails Barbara created a for summer, to take your bourbon game to the next level. The Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Snickerdoodle will definitely need to be in your summer rotation. KY Down Under 1/2 oz Watermelon Pucker, 1 oz Pineapple Fanta or Juice, 2 oz Bourbon, Top off with ginger ale/beer KY Snickerdoodle 1 oz Amburana or Cigar batch bourbon, 1/4 oz French Vanilla syrup, top off w/ Cream Soda

BBT - John O’s Peerless Bottle Review

May 28, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17.4 MB

Scott, Carl, John and Kofi, all review a single barrel pick of Peerless that is now available at John O's in E-Town. This was John's first barrel pick, so we discussed what it was like along with the taste on the bottle.

BBT - Heaven Hill Bottle Your own Review

May 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MB

Scott and The Brocks discuss the Heaven Hill bottle your own experience and two bottles Barbara bottled. We review a 14 yr Heaven Hill Select Stock and a Bernheim 7yr Wheated Whiskey.

BBT - Preakness Preview and Summer Cocktail

May 16, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 19.8 MB

Scott and the Brock's preview the Preakness and review a recent cocktail Scott came across that is a twist on the Mule. Recipe is 1.5 ounces Bourbon or Rye .5 oz grenadine Top it off with Lemonade and Ginger or Canada Dry Ginger Ale Lemonade

BBT - Yellowstone and Rebel Single Barrel Pick Review

May 14, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 29.6 MB

Scott and the crew discuss two single barrels Carl, Nick and Scott picked with Grapevine Wine and Spirits in Michigan. We review them and what makes each unique.

BBT - Hotel Tango Distillery Travis Barnes

May 07, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Scott, Matt and Nick sit down with Owner of Hotel Tango Distillery Travis Barnes. His story from military to law school, to distillery owner is a unique one. We also discuss his product set, specialty items and their story. Visit https://hoteltangodistillery.com/spirits to learn more.

BBT - Derby Pick’em Challenge and Wilderness Trail Review

May 02, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 31.2 MB

The crew discusses our Derby Pick'em promotion and reviews two Wilderness Trail SiB picks done for the Starlight Barrel Society. We pick our favorite horses and discuss who we think might win. We will do this for the Preakness and Belmont too.

BBT - Holly Hill Tasting Kits

April 30, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 29.1 MB

Scott, Carl, Jared and Ryan taste through and review Holly Hills bourbon tasting kit. We all highly recommend this experience to give your bourbon a different flavor profile throughout. https://www.hollyhillandco.com/shop/p/chef-ouitas-bourbon-palate-tasting-kit

BBT - Old Louisville Single Barrel Review

April 23, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 16.4 MB

Scott, the Brocks and Carl review a recent Old Louisville Pick Scott did with Chad Huffman and the Mythical Bourbon Group. after this episode they went back and bought the sister barrel.

BBT - Westward Whiskey Review

April 16, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MB

Scott, the Brocks and Carl review two special release whiskeys from Westward Whiskey Co. Their special limited edition Milestone Release and their whiskey finished in stout barrels.

BBT - 2023 Tournament Final Results and Good Times Review

April 12, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 25.1 MB

Scott, Ryan, Carl and Jared discuss the final results from the tournament of 64 whiskeys. We also review 2 unique Good Times bottles, Seaglass and Honey Cherry.

BBT - NorthEast Barrel Strength Amburana

April 09, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 21 MB

The crew puts together a barrel strength batch of the amburana finished bourbon. This batch went 11 days with right at 14 grams total. 11 initially and 3 added at day 8. The blend consisted of 10 bourbons all barrel strength and ended up at 118.6 proof.

BBT - Elite 8 Results with Starlight Review

April 04, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 21.1 MB

Scott, Nick and Carl, discuss the Elite 8 results along with predict how this whole bracket ends up. We also review two recent Starlight releases. They are the two highest proofs so far. 129.7 (Bourbon Analytics) and 130 proof (Ted Pick).

BBT - Jimmy Underwood Co-Founder of Good Times, Bridle & Bit and Old Rick

April 02, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 44.6 MB

Scott and the crew sits down with Jimmy as he tells the story of how these three brands came to be. We also taste through a Double Apple Rye, Amburana, 15 yr Light Whiskey and more. This is a story of how to boot strap a label, the trials and tribulations.

BBT - Tournament of 64 Sweet 16 Results and Final 4 Predictions

March 29, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17.3 MB

Scott, Carl, Barbara, and Jon discuss how the sweet 16 panned out and makes predictions to the Final 4 and Championship matchup.

BBT - Northeast Barrel Company Amburana Finishing Chips Review

March 26, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 17.8 MB

The crew sits down and reviews a batch of "cigar batch" bourbon we blended with Northeast Barrel Amburana chips. We blended some Old Fo 100 and WT 101 with the chips and discussed the final product.

BBT - Round of 32 Results and Predictions for the Elite 8 and Final 4

March 23, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 20 MB

Scott, Nick and Carl, discuss how the tournament has unfolded so far and predicts how you the listener will vote. Make sure you visit www.bourbonbarreltalk.com to cast your vote.

Round of 64 Results predictions for the sweet 16

March 21, 2023 17:28 - 22 minutes - 23.4 MB

Scott and The crew sits down and discusses how the first round went and predicts rounds 2 and 3.

BBT - Episode 200 with Old Carter

March 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Matt and Scott sit down with Mark and Sherri Carter and discuss whats new with them. We discuss upcoming releases, the new shop, and the Old Carter Social Club.

BBT - Tournament of 64 Whiskeys!

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

The crew painstakingly discusses a great deal of whiskey, and figures out which 64 make the list, for you the listener to vote on. We broke down the bracket into four regions, bourbon, rye, whiskey, and finished whiskeys. Vote now and often on who you think should move on.

BBT - Jack Daniels Distillery Series

March 12, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 25.3 MB

Scott sits down with the crew and reviews Jack Daniels most recent releases, the Distillery Series. Two ryes, one finished in maple wood barrels, one double oaked and the bourbon/whiskey was finished in pecan wood. Batches 8, 9, and 10, were very interesting from what we typically drink.

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