Bourbon Barrel Talk
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 - Festivus Airing of Grievances Distilleries Sending the Good Stuff Overseas
December 23, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 25.5 MBScott and the crew get mad about distilleries like Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey and Four Roses sending some really good stuff overseas and not releasing in here in the states. We also review some new Starlight stuff.
BBT - Festivus Airing of Grievances Finished Bourbon and Rye
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 33 MBScott, Carl, Lee and Nick take a deep dive into Finished Bourbon and rye. Does it hide bad/new juice or enhance it.
BBT - Old Carter Rye and Distillery 291 Hazmat Rye
December 18, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 32.9 MBScott, The Brock's and Jon sit down and review these two ryes, one from Old Carter the other Distillery 291. Both bottles were super complex, but there were definitely some good conversation around both.
BBT - Festivus Airing of the Grievances FOMO & the Secondary Market
December 16, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 31.7 MBThe fellas discuss whose to blame for FOMO, the secondary market and store owners charging secondary prices. This one is a debate, but we may have reached a compromise at the end.
BBT - Festivus - Airing of Grievances Allocated Bottles
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 20.2 MBThe fellas sit down and discuss in the six part series the things that make us mad about bourbon. This one touches on the subject of allocations, whose fault is it, the distribution or manufacturing channel?
BBT - BBC Chateau de Laubade, Starlight Amburana Vaughan Scott
December 11, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 32.8 MBScott and the team sits down with this months sponsor Axiom Financial Strategies Group and reviews this years Chateau and a Cigar batch. Vaughan tells us about him and what they do.
BBT - Knob Creek Vertical - Sponsor Axiom Financial Strategies Group
December 04, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 29.4 MBScott and the crew review a vertical of Knob Creek Bourbon. The 12, 15, 18 and Single Barrel bourbon. We discuss and review each and pick a winner and discuss the value for each.
BBT - Talking Turkey Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 49.6 MBScott, Tim, Carl, Nick and Jared discuss what we are thankful for while trying 6 different Wild Turkey Bottles. We try everything from Ky Spirit, Dusty Rare Breed to Russels Reserve 13.
BBT - Traverse City Samples Review
November 20, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 37.6 MBScott, Barbara, Jared, Nick and Tim all review three bottles from Traverse City Whiskey Co. We reviewed their Barrel Strength Bourbon, North Coast Rye, Barrel Proof Rye and Premium Cocktail Cherries. We discussed the differences between the two ryes and complexity that the cherries give to the Old Fashioned Barbara made.
BBT - Filmland Spirits
November 13, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 42.3 MBScott and Mike sit down with owner and CEO Troy Bolotnick of Filmland Spirits. We learn about how he started the business, the back ground to his first three releases. Ryes of the Robots, Moonlight Mayhem and Moonlight Mayhem Extended Cut.
BBT - Review 22 Michter’s Toasted Sour Mash, Old Tarr 12 Inheritance and Berheim Pick Your Own
November 06, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 30.9 MBScott, the Brocks and Tim review the 2022 Michter's Toasted Sour Mash, Old Tarr 12 yr Inheritance and Berheim Pick Your Own bottles. This was a decision that was harder than you might think. Listen to hear which landed where.
BBT - Happy Birthiversary 3 year Celebration
October 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBScott, Matt, and Toby sit down with friends of the show to celebrate our 3rd Birthday/Anniversary. We celebrate with an Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and discuss our favorite moments from the past three years.
BBT - Distillery 291 Michael Myers
October 23, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 59.4 MBScott, Matt and Nick sit down with the Founder and Distiller Michael Myers, and SVP of Business Development, Philip Rawleigh. Michael tells us the story of how it all began from his humble beginnings in Georgia to the Big Apple, and now Colorado. So he could make a bourbon and rye whiskey as rugged and rebellious as him and as bold and beautiful as the mountains in Colorado. We tasted through and discussed their small batch bourbon, barrel proof bourbon, small batch rye and their flagship Co...
BBT - Still Austin Bourbon Review
October 16, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBScott sits down with Nick, Jon and our newest friend Tim and reviews a new bourbon company Still Austin and their bottle The Musician. Still Austin is a homegrown distillery situated in the heart of South Austin, recently released its first high-rye straight bourbon whiskey featuring grains that are 100% grown by Texas farmers.The bourbon is handmade from grain-to-glass at the distillery, aged in new charred American Oak barrels, and bottled at98.4proof (49.2%ABV).It’s comprised of a high-qu...
BBT - Cheers and Reviews of Hancocks, Shenks, and Old Forester President’s Choice
October 09, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode of Bourbon Barrel Talk is dedicated to Scott's brother Jim that recently passed. They review Hancocks, Shenks, and Old Forester President's Choice. Three different but tasty bottles.
BBT - Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. Review
October 02, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 35.3 MBScott sits down with the Legend and the Den of Thieves to review 5 separate Broken Barrel expressions. Broken Barrel company has a unique way of finishing their 2-4 year bourbon/rye. They take apart multiple barrels and reassemble those stave so that the bourbon picks up different flavors. They call this their "oak bill". Cornucopia was a unique mix of brandy and cognac barrels reassembled to make a unique finish.
BBT - 76 Beam and Early 90’s Yellowstone Review with DOT
September 25, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Legend brings by a couple of old dusty bottles as the Den of Thieves reviews, this 1976 Jim Beam Decanter and Early 90's Yellowstone Bottle. Find out which dusty reigns supreme.
BBT - Must Have Late Summer and Fall Bourbon Cocktail Recipes
September 18, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 7.38 MBScott talks about the top three cocktails he had this week for Bourbon and Beyond Week. Listen to find out what recipe you might want to make for your friends.
BBT - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Trio with the Den of Thieves
September 11, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24.7 MBScott and the DOT review three Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bottles. Batches B521, C920 and C921. Listen and find out which we preferred and why.
BBT - Flaviar Iron Smoke, Widow Jane 10 and Coppersea Reviews with DOT
September 04, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MBScott and the Den of Thieves review 3 Flaviar Iron Smoke, Widow Jane 10 and Coppersea samples. Ranging between 80 and 96 proof they all bring something different to the table.
BBT - Jackie Zykan, Old Forester and Hidden Barn News
August 28, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 10.1 MBScott talks in this quick hitter, his opinion on the transition from Old Forester, to Hidden Barn from Jackie Zykan and where it puts both the new label and Old Forester.
BBT - Wild Turkey 101 Bullet Finishes with the DOT
August 21, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBScott sits down with the Den of Thieves again to review a second run of the .338 bullets from Battleground, only this time in WT 101. Then we compare WT 101 to a bottle from 1994.
BBT - Starlight Recent Finishes Review with the Den of Thieves
August 14, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MBScott sits down with Carl, Jared and Jon and reviews three recent Starlight barrel finishes. Bourbon finished in Scottish Ale, Bordeaux and Triple Sec barrels.
BBT - Old Louisville Whiskey Co Release
August 07, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBAndy, Matt and Scott review and discuss the first release of the brand new label Old Louisville Whiskey Company. We review everything from the label design to the taste of this first bottle released. Special drop in from Average Joe Bourbon himself Phillip Clark. The Batch 1 release was 2502 bottle blend of 13-15 barrels of MGP Bourbon.
BBT - MT Rushmore
July 31, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 35.3 MBScott and the fellas from the Den of Thieves wanted to rank our top four bottles, like Mt Rushmore. Listen to who liked what. Scott picked one bottle from a different distillery.
BBT - Old Forester .338 Wooden Bullet Review DOT
July 24, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 27.2 MBScott sits down with the Den of Thieves fellas again to review the finishing bullets from Battle Ground. A cherry, maple and oak bullet was added to Old Forester 100 to create a unique finished bourbon. Find out what we liked and didn’t.
BBT - Brewzle TikTok Bourbon Creator
July 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBScott and Toby sit down with TJ Gamble, better known on TikTok as Brewzle. We discuss bourbon, creating content, and other fun things in this interview. You can check out a video version on YouTube (fast forward to a minute and 11 seconds, do to some technical errors... LOL
BBT - Liquid Assets Chris, Jenna, John and Seth Listener Meet Up
July 10, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24 MBScott sits down with the guys again to discuss favorite pours, tours and more. Jenna comes in to give us the female bourbon lover prospective .
BBT - Liquid Assets Listener Meet up
July 03, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 36.2 MBScott sits down and discusses a Starlight Barrel Pick with Chris, John and Seth from the Liquid Assets pick group. We discussed this Armagnac finished bourbon, an Armagnac bottle and their favorite everyday pour.
BBT - Den of Thieves
June 26, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 36 MBJared, John and Carl sit down with Scott again to discuss some barrel strength picks. J Mattingly's, Single Cask Nation and Cats Eye Distillery bottles.
BBT - Traverse City and BBC and Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Collaboration
June 19, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 19.7 MBJosh and Scott review the Traverse City SiB and BBC and Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Collaboration. This one was a surprising split decision. Listen to find out who preferred what.
BBT - Meet the Listeners Den of Thieves
June 12, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 30.7 MBScott sits down with three listeners, Carl Schenck, Jon Ernstberger and Jared Ostrader. They review a Booker's BBQ and Buffalo Trace Single Oak bottle.
BBT - Battle of the Old Fo Birthday Bottles
June 05, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 20 MBJosh and Scott review and drink Josh's Birthday present mid 00's Old Fo SiB and Scott's 1977 Old Fo German Export bottle. Both bottles had surprises, but one won unanimously.
BBT - Starlight Cigar Batch Event Release
May 29, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.68 MBScott with another quick hitter, this one talks about the third release from Starlight's Amburana/Cigar Batch. How the event went, quick review of the bottles and Scott's Birthday plans.
BBT - Summer Release 2022
May 22, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBScott does a quick hitting review of the 2022 May, June releases. Some things upcoming folks are jazzed about is EH Taylor Barrel Proof Rye, I'm sure it will be another Unicorn.
BBT - Derby Cocktails, Old Forester SiB and Starlight SiB Review
May 15, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBDan Augustinho and Scott discuss favorite cocktails, Dan's days as a bartender, Derby cocktails and reviewed two Single Barrel bourbons. Old Forester Steak and Bourbon SiB and Liquid Assets Starlight Bourbon Finished in a Port barrel.
BBT - Pearl St. Game & Coffee House and Stave and Bean
May 08, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 36.6 MBJohn, Andrew and Scott nerd out on coffee, bourbon, games. We Also discuss what makes Stave and Bean and Pearl St cool and unique.
BBT - Burkhart Company
May 01, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 38.3 MBScott and guest host John Wadell, sit down with Andrew Just with the Burkhart Company to discuss their companies custom design to build kitchens, bathrooms and bars. We also talk samples, Peerless and what makes attention to detail so important in both building and bourbon. For your consultation call Andrew and his team at 502-587-1538.
BBT - Four Gate Whiskey Co.
April 24, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MBTravis and Scott sit down with Bob D'Antoni and Bill Straub with Four Gate Whiskey Co. We discussed charity, bourbon new and old releases and there is a secret about a couple of upcoming releases, you have to listen to hear about.
BBT - Starlight Amburana Finished Bourbon and Rye
April 17, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 35.7 MBScott and the Brocks review and try the Starlight Amburana Finished Bourbon and Rye. Both releases came out late last year. One of the most unique pours of 2021 and better pours I've had in a long time.
BBT - Angel’s Envy Iced Apple Cider Review
April 10, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24 MBScott sits down with the Brock's and reviews Angel's Envy's newest release, the Iced Apple Cider Rye. This release is probably the most unique thing Angel's has released since they opened.
BBT - John Wadell with Kentucky Peerless Distilling
April 03, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MBMatt, Travis and Scott interview John Wadell with Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. We talk about what he does as a barrel manager and the history of Peerless. We also discuss some of the things that make them unique.
BBT - Louisville Bourbon, Food and Drinks Scene
March 27, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 34 MBMatt, Travis, Scott and Special Guest John Wadell sit down and discuss tons of things you need to do on your next visit to Louisville. We cover everything from coffee, cocktails, tours and some of the best eateries.
BBT - OKI Review
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 23.3 MBDJ Jazzy Jasnoff and Scott review three recent OKI releases. KBB, The Revival and Liquor Barn. We also learn what a Muster Station is and why Matt named his bar that.
BBT - Wild Turkey 101 Rye and Pints and Union SiB Rye Review
March 13, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.92 MBIn this quick hitting episode, Scott reviews two recent ryes he picked up. While Josh and Matt are on vacation Scott wanted to drop a quick review of the Wild Turkey 101 Rye and Pints and Union SiB Rye. Scott also tells you a little about Pints and Union Bar and Restaurant in downtown New Albany.
BBT - Review of Old Forester 117 High Angels Share 2 and Winter Release Discussion
March 06, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBJosh and Scott review the Old Forester 117 High Angels Share Batch 2 and discuss the winter release season and what to look for.
BBT - Old Forester 1910 and 117 Extra Old 1910
February 27, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBOld Fo Fanboy and Scott side by side both 1910 and 117 1910. We also discuss the wait and our overall experience.
BBT - Lucky 7 at Doc Crow’s
February 20, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 33.9 MBMatt and Scott sit down with Michael Lahalih (Mike) and John Pals (JP) of Lucky Seven Spirits and discuss all their current products, their story and future projects coming up for Lucky 7. Special thanks to John Shumake from Doc Crow's for allowing us a space to connect. To shop their store, check out www.luckysevenspirits.com.
BBT - Doc Crow’s
February 13, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 41.4 MBMatt and Scott sit down with Brad Lawton and John Shumake with Doc Crow's. We discussed the bourbon bar, the new breakfast menu and the upcoming flights. They give us insight to the collection of more than 2500 bourbon and ryes along with their most unique pours available.
BBT - Quick Hit Winter Promo Teaser
February 06, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 9.5 MBScott lets you know about the promos coming up, has a quick rant on secondary pricing and answers a question from a listener.