Bourbon Barrel Talk

BBT - West Fork Whiskey

Josh and Scott sit down with David McIntyre from West Fork Whiskey and we discuss their unique mash-bills, and single barrel selections. Special guest Tanner Justice introduced us to David and came along for the discussion. 

BBT - Starlight Dickel Club Bottle and Old Fo Coffee Cherry Review

Josh and Scott review a couple of recent single barrel releases. One is a Starlight Distillers Club Dickel bottle the other an MTS Coffee Cherry Old Forester. 

BBT - Four Roses Gold Neck Review

Matt and Scott review a couple of Old Town Four Roses SiBs. Nick's Hot Licks and Chad's Selection were OBSF and OESK bottles that did not disappoint. 

BBT - MGP Rye Single Barrels Barrell Rye and Senator Review

Matt and Scott review a couple of store picks from Jew's and Booze and another club and we discuss two great 7-8 year old MGP Ryes.

BBT - Hancocks Reserve and Penelope Bourbon Review

Josh, Scott and Toby review Hancock's Reserve LB Single Barrel and Penelope SmB Bourbon. Toby tried Hancock's for the time, while Josh and Scott discuss what they like about it. 

BBT - Mansion 1886 Event Space

Scott sits down with Brent Rogers one of the owners of The Mansion 1886 and discusses their bourbon release event; and all the cool things going on with the new and improved space. They recently released a 7 and half year MGP sourced through Good Times. For a great small wedding or party venue, contact Kelly and she will get your event started.  

BBT - Koval, Few and Journeyman Bourbon Review

Scott, Josh and Toby review the latest samples from The Flaviar quarterly release. Koval, Few and Journeyman were all unique in their own way. Listen and find out who was the clear cut winner.

BBT - Angel's Envy SiB Store Pick Review

Matt and Scott sit down and review the recent Angel's Envy single barrel releases from Cox's, Total Wine and Kroger. All unique in their own way, but one stood out from the rest. 

BBT - 8 Days of Rye

Josh and Scott talk about the fun contest, Josh started with 8 samples of rye and how bad we did at guessing them. 

BBT - KBC Wilderness Trail Red Castle Store Pick

Josh and Scott discuss the KBC recent Wilderness Trail picks. Plus all the great things going on in the local bourbon community.

BBT - Corn Trooper from Flaviar and New Riff Ken Riffey Review

BBT - Goose Island Bourbon County Beer Review

Josh and Scott discuss and Review the Goose Island Bourbon County Larceny Ale and Old Forester Birthday Bourbon bottles. 

BBT - Good Times Bourbon

Matt and Scott sit down and discuss 4 different varieties of Good Times Bourbon. We also rank them according to our taste buds. Check out Jimmy and Nick to pick your next barrel. 

BBT - Limestone Branch - Steve Beam Master Distiller

Scott and Matt sit down with Steve Beam and discuss what makes this quaint distillery so different and unique. We also discuss his ties to the Beam Family legacy and JW Dant. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 12 Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batches 2 and 3

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day twelve is the Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batches 2 and 3.

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 11 LBC Barrel Strength Barrel Proof Single Barrel

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day eleven is the LBC Barrel Strength Barrel Proof Single Barrel. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 10 Old Forester Master Taster Series 1st Hundo

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day ten is the Old Forester MTS 1st Hundo. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 9 Old Forester Single Barrel Cox's Store Pick 90 Proof

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day nine is the Old Forester Single Barrel Cox's Store Pick 90 proof. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 8 Old Forester Statesman

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day eight is the Old Forester Statesman. The Statesman was a part of the big screen when it was introduced as a part of the Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 7 Old Forester 1920

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day seven is the Old Forester 1920. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 6 Old Forester 1910

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day six is the Old Forester 1910 AKA Scott and Matt's favorite. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 5 Old Forester 1897

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day five is the Old Forester 1897. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 4 Old Forester 1870

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day 4 is the Old Forester 1870. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 3 Old Forester Rye

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day one is the Old Forester Rye. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 2 Old Forester 100 Proof

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day 2 is the 100 proof. 

BBT - 12 Days of Old Fo Day 1 Old Forester 86 Proof

Josh and Scott sit down with Tyler Mirt and discuss 12 different Old Forester expressions. Day one is the 86 proof. 

BBT- Dusty Decanters with Ryan Houchens

Josh, Scott and Toby sit down with Ryan and review some old dustys. 1969 Old Crow Chessman, 1976 Jim Beam, 1977 McCormick, and 1984 Wild Turkey 101. As a bonus we talked about a Copper and Kings Phoenix Series Brandy.

BBT - Rabbit Hole - Adam Edwards Ambassador

Josh, Scott and Toby sit down and discuss the product set and tasting notes from the entire product line from Rabbit Hole. Adam also gives us a few hints about whats to come from Rabbit Hole. 

BBT -The fellas review Old Elk Store Picks

Scott, Matt and Toby discuss Old Elk Store picks, and try a recent Willett pick. 

BBT - OneYear Anniversary Episode

Scott, Josh, Matt and Kira Mac discuss the highlights, favorite interviews and Toby's nap at Down Home. We also discussed what's to come for this year. 

BBT - Kira Mac and Matt Intro

Scott sits down and introduces his good friend Kira to the BBT family and her friend Matt Burchett joins us for a barrel strength Starlight flight. 

BBT - Bourbon Cream Review

Matt, Scott and Toby discuss Buffalo Trace and Barton's Bourbon cream and which one is best. We rated which one is best neat, with coffee and with root beer. 

BBT - Silver Dollar Store Picks Review

Josh, Scott and Toby talk about how awesome the Silver Dollar Store Picks are and how Larry and Susie are always doing a fantastic job with picking single barrels for the Silver Dollar and The Pearl. We review Wild Turkey Ky Spirit, Weller Full Proof and EH Taylor Single Barrel.

BBT - The Keg Knob Creek Store Picks

Josh, Scott and Toby discuss three of this years Knob Creek releases from the Keg. We talk about how there are stores you trust to go get store picks from and the Keg is one, especially if you like Knob Creek. 

BBT - Peter Massey's and Friends

Scott sits down with Peter Massey, Earl Cramer and Matt Wagner to sample and discuss recent Starlight picks, other store picks, special bottles and fun stories. 

BBT- Louisville Bourbon Club Store Pick Review

Josh, Scott and Toby discuss Russell's Reserve Rare Breeze, 1792 Full Proof Full Throttle and Danger Zone picks. Discussed that the mash-bill is almost identical for the three bottles and what makes each of them unique. 

BBT- Wilderness Trail

Scott and Dan sit down with Pat Heist and Shane Baker of Wilderness Trail. We discuss the history and future plans of the distillery, along with their new barrel pick program. 

BBT- Old Carter Fall Releases Discussion

Scott, Matt, special guest Jess Ann sit down with Mark and Sherri Carter and discuss their fall releases, new building in Downtown Louisville and what's to come in the future. If you want more background on the Old Carter, check out our first discussion with them episode 14, release February 23rd. 

BBT- At The Ink Spot w/ Miguel Hampton, reviewing Good Times Bourbon

Josh and Scott sit down with Entrepreneur and the proprietor of the Ink Spot Miguel Hampton. Miguel tells us about his creative workspace and his businesses. All this while reviewing Good Times Bourbon and Nulu Essential Employee Barrel Pick. 

BBT -Summer and Covid pours

Scott and Old Fo Fanboy Josh discuss their purchases and favorite pours over the last few months. They also discuss Bourbon Barrel Talks first single barrel picks.

BBT- John Rempe and Lux Row Distillery

Scott and Matt sit down and discuss with special guest John Rempe and friends Jessica Ann and Dan Augustinho, about the cool things going on at Lux Row Distillery.

BBT - Crossover Episode with Chad Huffman of the Bourbon Boyz

Chad, Matt and Scott discuss the recent charity pick at Starlight Distillery and fun picks from the past. 

BBT - Maker 13 conversation with John Riley

Josh and Scott discuss all the cool bourbon related projects you can do at Maker 13 with John. Glencairns, barrel heads, and furniture. 

BBT -Tyler Mirt CS, CSS, Cicerone

Josh and Scott have a great conversation with Tyler about all things Old Forester, including some sneak peaks of what's to come. 

BBT Bourbon with Travis Hill, Four Roses and Hazmat

Scott, Matt do a tasting with Travis Hill and discuss Four Roses, Hazmat pours, Dickel and Old Carter. 

BBT - NKY Cincy Juice Club PCS Barrel Pick

Scott discusses with Chase Hazelbaker, Rebekah Sue Neeley, Jeff Kaplan, and Jake Youst about the Juice Clubs most recent pick. Tasting notes, and all the cool things the group is doing. We also sprinkled in some discussion about Prohibition Craft Spirits and Neeley Family Distillery. 

BBT - That's My Dog

Scott and Josh Interview Tank Harris the owner of Jeffersonville's newest hotdog and hamburger joint!

BBT - Buffalo Trace Store Picks vs Old Forester Store Picks

A show down between Josh and Matt of their favorite store picks. See who's favorite won the blinds. 

BBT - Father's Day

Josh, Matt, Ryan and Scott discuss what's special about being a dad, or spending time with dad and bourbon.

BBT - Prohibition Craft Spirits

Conversation with Owner Keith Hazelbaker and Distiller Harrison Hyden