Bourbon Pursuit
1,052 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 824 ratingsThe Official Podcast of Bourbon! The best in news, reviews and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. Join hosts Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick as they talk with prominent guests and provide insight on American whiskey 3 times a week. Catch all new episodes every Thursday with special Whiskey Quickie reviews on Tuesday and get caught up on bourbon news with This Week in Bourbon on Friday.
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Episodes
026 - Intelligent Whiskey Recommendations from the Distiller App with Mikael Mossberg, Co-Founder and CEO
October 02, 2015 13:15 - 43 minutesMikael Mossberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Distiller, talks about his whiskey recommendation app and how his whiskey passion led him to be in the startup world. Show Notes: Kick off the show talking about Parker's Heritage Collection #9, The Malt Whiskey Release What has your past been that led you up into Distiller? Tell us more about the app, what would you categorize it as? How did the idea spawn? We really like the "trending bottle", how did that idea come about? Walk us through the recom...
025 - Nino Marchetti, Founder of TheWhiskeyWash.com
September 24, 2015 15:44 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBNino Marchetti, Founder at TheWhiskeyWash.com (@WhiskeyWash), joins us today to announce a new partnership between us. We talk about his news outlet, the authors, products, and most importantly, his bunker! - Starting the show off by drinking Kentucky Owl Batch #2. Add it to the collection if you have the money to spare - Talk to us about the TheWhiskeyWash.com - We’re proud to announce a partnership between our two brands - Nino has an offsite, undisclosed location, for his bunker - Talk a...
025 - Forming the Largest Whiskey News Site at TheWhiskeyWash.com with Nino Marchetti, Founder
September 24, 2015 15:44 - 41 minutesNino Marchetti (@WhiskeyWash), Founder at TheWhiskeyWash.com, joins us today to announce a new partnership between us. We talk about his news outlet, the authors, products, and most importantly, his bunker! Show Notes: Starting the show off by drinking Kentucky Owl Batch #2. Add it to the collection if you have the money to spare Talk to us about the TheWhiskeyWash.com We’re proud to announce a partnership between our two brands Nino has an offsite, undisclosed location, for his bunker T...
024 - Kris Comstock, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Marketing Director
September 18, 2015 17:24 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBKrim Comstock, the Bourbon Marketing Director at Buffalo Trace, talks about how he made his way to Kentucky and gives us insight into the brands and even the new 2015 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (sorry about the horrible audio on this one). - Tell us your bourbon story - What led you to Buffalo Trace? - What do you do in your current role? - Give everyone a bit of insight on how you do forecasting for production? - Since you are in charge of packaging lets talk a bit about some...
024 - The Secret to Great Packaging and Marketing at Buffalo Trace with Kris Comstock, Bourbon Marketing Director
September 18, 2015 17:24 - 38 minutesKris Comstock, the Bourbon Marketing Director at Buffalo Trace, talks about how he made his way to Kentucky and gives us insight into the brands and even the new 2015 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (sorry about the horrible audio on this one). Show Notes: Firenado/Bourbonado Tell us your bourbon story What led you to Buffalo Trace? What do you do in your current role? Give everyone a bit of insight on how you do forecasting for production? Since you are in charge of packaging let's t...
023 - Carol Perry, Stitzel-Weller's Jack of all Tradesman
September 10, 2015 14:33 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBCarol Perry, or just Perry, is a legend in his own right. Perry has worked at the Stitzel-Weller distillery in Shively for 45 years. He has held about every job you could possibly have and is currently working security and head greeter for the Bulleit Frontier Experience. - Give us an idea of what you have been doing here for the past 45 years - Talk about what life is like working at the warehouse - Why did they have windows open only during the day? - What other kinds of experie...
023 - He Held Every Job Possible at Stitzel-Weller Distillery with Carol Perry
September 10, 2015 14:33 - 32 minutesCarol Perry, or just Perry, is a legend in his own right. Perry has worked at the Stitzel-Weller distillery in Shively for 45 years. He has held about every job you could possibly have and is currently working security and head greeter for the Bulleit Frontier Experience. Show Notes: Give us an idea of what you have been doing here for the past 45 years Talk about what life is like working at the warehouse Why did they have windows open only during the day? What other kinds of experiences...
022 - The Duo, A Look Into the Past
September 03, 2015 02:43 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBYour hosts, Kenny and Ryan, take a look back on the past 21 episodes. We talk about the guests and what is still to come with the remaining part of the year. - Have we had some guests that have stood out more than others? - Great history lesson with Brian Harra of Sipp'n Corn - Learned a great deal about pot still vs column still with Brent Goodin of Boundary Oak - Have you had any favorite bourbon releases this year? - Lots of distilleries are having unique and rare releases for b...
022 - We are 21 Episodes in So Far, What Have We Learned?
September 03, 2015 02:43 - 38 minutesYour hosts, Kenny and Ryan, take a look back on the past 21 episodes. We talk about the guests and what is still to come with the remaining part of the year. Show Notes: Have we had some guests that have stood out more than others? Great history lesson with Brian Haara of Sipp'n Corn Learned a great deal about pot still vs column still with Brent Goodin of Boundary Oak Have you had any favorite bourbon releases this year? Lots of distilleries are having unique and rare releases for big m...
021 - Brent Goodin, Master Distiller at Boundary Oak
August 11, 2015 04:15 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBBrent Goodin, Master Distiller at Boundary Oak Distillery, discusses his new startup distillery and how his first bottle of bourbon off the line sold for $28,000 - What’s your bourbon story? Do you have an earliest moment with bourbon? - Are you picking up the family lineage of getting back into the bourbon industry? - What led you to becoming a Master Distiller? Any influencers along the way? - How long have you been practicing your trade? - Where does the name Boun...
021 - A Start Up Distillery with a $28,000 Bottle with Brent Goodin, Master Distiller at Boundary Oak
August 11, 2015 04:15 - 42 minutesBrent Goodin, Master Distiller at Boundary Oak Distillery, discusses his new startup distillery and how his first bottle of bourbon off the line sold for $28,000. Show Notes: What’s your bourbon story? Do you have an earliest moment with bourbon? Are you picking up the family lineage of getting back into the bourbon industry? What led you to becoming a Master Distiller? Any influencers along the way? How long have you been practicing your trade? Where does the name Boundary Oak come from...
020 - Brian Haara, Author of Sipp'n Corn blog
July 29, 2015 14:27 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBBrian Haara (@SippnCorn), Attorney and blogger at Sipp’n Corn, joins the podcast to talk about the history of the bourbon industry through the lens of lawsuits. Listen to find out how Colonel Taylor loved getting himself into trouble as well as the real story behind Ezra Brooks. Do you have a favorite office bourbon? What’s your bourbon story? How did you get into bourbon? The one thing I love how blog is such an interesting angle into the past. You stumbled upon this, now are you goi...
020 - Bourbon Industry Through the Lens of Lawsuits with Brian Haara, Author of Sipp'n Corn
July 29, 2015 14:27 - 45 minutesBrian Haara (@SippnCorn), Attorney and blogger at Sipp’n Corn, joins the podcast to talk about the history of the bourbon industry through the lens of lawsuits. Listen to find out how Colonel Taylor loved getting himself into trouble as well as the real story behind Ezra Brooks. Show Notes: Do you have a favorite office bourbon? What’s your bourbon story? How did you get into bourbon? The one thing I love how blog is such an interesting angle into the past. You stumbled upon this, now are...
019 - David Mandell, CEO of Bardstown Bourbon Company
July 22, 2015 06:07 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBDavid Mandell, CEO of Bardstown Bourbon Company, talks about the beginning of one of the newest and largest distilleries to ever hit Bardstown, KY. We talk about the present and future of this up and coming distillery. - David tell us about your background - Tell us about the spirits you will be distilling - Give us your bourbon story. What led you into the spirits business? - Talk a little bit about the operation you are currently building - What edge does this give you compared to ...
019 - A New Idea To Large Contract Distillation at Bardstown Bourbon Company with David Mandell, CEO
July 22, 2015 06:07 - 40 minutesDavid Mandell, CEO of the Bardstown Bourbon Company, talks about the beginning of one of the newest and largest distilleries to ever hit Bardstown, KY. We talk about the present and future of this up and coming distillery. Show Notes: David tell us about your background Tell us about the spirits you will be distilling Give us your bourbon story. What led you into the spirits business? Talk a little bit about the operation you are currently building What edge does this give you compared t...
018 - Marianne Barnes, Master Distiller of former Old Taylor Distillery
June 26, 2015 07:59 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBMarianne 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 distill...
018 - Meet the New Master Distiller of the former Old Taylor Distillery, Marianne Barnes
June 26, 2015 07:59 - 38 minutesMarianne 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. Show Notes: Tell us a little bit about your past How does chemical engineering play into this role? Talk to us about why we have you on the show Are you going to keep the name Old Taylor name or will it be renamed? What’s being invested into restoring the distillery? W...
017 - Ewan Morgan, Diageo and Orphan Barrels
June 12, 2015 02:40 - 34 minutes - 16 MBEwan Morgan, National Director for the Diageo Masters of Whiskey, joins us from DC to talk about his past with whiskey, scotch, and bourbon. We dive deeper into the Orphan Barrel releases as well as the latest, Blade and Bow. 1. Tell us about your love story with bourbon. How did you get into the industry? 2. Give us an idea about the differences you see in scotch vs whiskey vs bourbon 3. Talk about your role at Diageo as a Master of Whiskey 4. How would you even begin in that career ...
017 - Are Orphan Barrels Really Lost? Blade and Bow Releases with Ewan Morgan of Diageo
June 12, 2015 02:40 - 44 minutesEwan Morgan, National Director for the Diageo Masters of Whiskey, joins us from DC to talk about his past with whiskey, scotch, and bourbon. We dive deeper into the Orphan Barrel releases as well as the latest, Blade and Bow. Show Notes: Tell us about your love story with bourbon. How did you get into the industry? Give us an idea about the differences you see in scotch vs whiskey vs bourbon Talk about your role at Diageo as a Master of Whiskey How would you even begin in that career path...
016 - Marianne Zickuhr, Preserving Whiskey Row
June 04, 2015 12:31 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBMarianne Zickuhr, Executive Director of Preservation Louisville, talks about the history of Whiskey Row and her involvement with preserving this iconic landmark in downtown Louisville, KY. What was your first memory or first bottle of bourbon? What’s your role at Preservation Louisville? Did you study history in college or have you been a history buff? What is Whiskey Row in Louisville, KY? How did you get involved with it? Can you recall any of the names that might have inhabited W...
016 - Preserving the History of Whiskey Row in Louisville with Marianne Zickuhr
June 04, 2015 12:31 - 42 minutesMarianne Zickuhr, Executive Director of Preservation Louisville, talks about the history of Whiskey Row and her involvement with preserving this iconic landmark in downtown Louisville, KY. Show Notes: What was your first memory or first bottle of bourbon? What’s your role at Preservation Louisville? Did you study history in college or have you been a history buff? What is Whiskey Row in Louisville, KY? How did you get involved with it? Can you recall any of the names that might have inh...
015 - Sean Higgins Mint Julep Tours
May 27, 2015 20:22 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBTell us a bit about Mint Julep Tours How did you get into the bourbon industry? You helped drive Makers Mark into Southern California. Was this pre-Ambassador Program? What are in the catalog of products you offer? Can you just hop on a tour on a whim? What places will you see if you go South or East? How many distilleries can you see in one day? What does the day entail? What’s the cost? What’s more popular? The custom tour or public tour. What’s the range of people to charter you...
015 - Party Planning the Bourbon Trail with Mint Julep Tours, Sean Higgins
May 27, 2015 20:22 - 33 minutesSean Higgins, Chief Fun Officer of Mint Julep Tours, talks about the array of tours they offer with customized trips with their tag line “the purpose of fun is to have some”. From bourbon to horses to zip lines, Sean is your Louisville concierge. Show Notes: Tell us a bit about Mint Julep Tours How did you get into the bourbon industry? You helped drive Makers Mark into Southern California. Was this pre-Ambassador Program? What are in the catalog of products you offer? Can you just hop o...
014 - Adam Johnson, Kentucky Bourbon Affair
May 14, 2015 01:44 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB- What’s your elevator pitch of the Bourbon Affair? - Tell us about some of the events that take place - The hype video shows the polo players getting bathed in bourbon - It’s the hardest event to pack a suitcase for - How do you respond to “what’s the best?” - Fred Minnick says this is an event usually Press and Analysts get to do - These events do cost money to attend - Which events did you like from last year? - Casa Bourblanca - Louisville bars do stay open till 4am - visit the...
014 - The Fantasy Camp For Bourbon Lovers at The Kentucky Bourbon Affair with Adam Johnson
May 14, 2015 01:44 - 37 minutesAdam Johnson, Director of the KY Bourbon Trail & Bourbon Affair, joins us as the first ever two-time guest! This time we talk about the Kentucky Bourbon Affair that will be taking place June 3rd-7th 2015. Show Notes: What’s your elevator pitch of the Bourbon Affair? Tell us about some of the events that take place The hype video shows the polo players getting bathed in bourbon? It’s the hardest event to pack a suitcase for How do you respond to “what’s the best?” Fred Minnick says this ...
013 - Angel's Envy with Kevin Curtis and Kyle Henderson
May 09, 2015 12:52 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBKevin, how did you get your start? What was your role while you were at Brown-Foreman? How did your time at Brown-Foreman prepare you for role at Angel’s Envy? Kyle, talk about your family lineage with Angel’s Envy. Kyle what’s your day to day operation? When you’re analyzing the maturity of a port barrel, what are you looking for? Kevin, what’s your day to day role as well? What do you think makes Angel’s Envy so special and such a success? Give us a verbal map of how it goes from 5...
013 - Behind The Operations Side of Things at Angel's Envy with Kevin Curtis and Kyle Henderson
May 09, 2015 12:52 - 48 minutesKevin Curtis, Distillery Operations Manager, and Kyle Henderson, Production Manager and grandson of Lincoln Henderson, from Angel’s Envy join to talk about their roles and the new distillery in the works. Show Notes: Kevin, how did you get your start? What was your role while you were at Brown-Foreman? How did your time at Brown-Foreman prepare you for role at Angel’s Envy? Kyle, talk about your family lineage with Angel’s Envy. Kyle what’s your day to day operation? When you’re analyzi...
012- Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller Four Roses
April 30, 2015 01:12 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB- What experiences stand out from your travels? - Talk about your super premium releases such as the Single Barrel and Small Batch Limited Editions - What goes into the process of selecting the premium limited edition barrels over regular bottling barrels? - Do you look at limited editions as a form of experimentation? - Talk a bit about the single barrel bottle labels providing the consumer information for warehouse locations and recipe used - Have you selected the barrels for 2015 lim...
012- Reviving Four Roses with Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller Four Roses (Part 1)
April 30, 2015 01:12 - 42 minutesJim Rutledge, Master Distiller at Four Roses, joins us for Part 2 of this 2-Part podcast and discusses his travels, limited edition releases, one floor warehouses, and how he’s shaping their future. Show Notes: What experiences stand out from your travels? Talk about your super premium releases such as the Single Barrel and Small Batch Limited Editions What goes into the process of selecting the premium limited edition barrels over regular bottling barrels? Do you look at limited editions...
011 - Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller Four Roses
April 23, 2015 15:38 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB- What was your first experience with bourbon? - What was your journey from different roles with Seagrams and your path into Four Roses? - Who gave you the opportunity to get back into distillery operations? - Blended Whiskey by Seagrams were top shelf at one time - What impact did Kirin have on Four Roses since it was primarily an export only? - How has the Four Roses brand grown since it’s been back in the US? - What are you most excited for with the future of Four Roses? - How are ...
011 - Reviving Four Roses with Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller Four Roses (Part 1)
April 23, 2015 15:38 - 45 minutesJim Rutledge, Master Distiller at Four Roses, joins us for Part 1 of this 2-Part podcast and talks about his education, job history, his love for bowling, and how he brought Four Roses straight bourbon back to the US. Show Notes: What was your first experience with bourbon? What was your journey from different roles with Seagrams and your path into Four Roses? Who gave you the opportunity to get back into distillery operations? Blended Whiskey by Seagrams were top shelf at one time What ...
010 - Martha Carlin, Great Great Grandaugher George T. Stagg
April 15, 2015 11:32 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MB- Pappy Spring Release - Bourbon auction: A gaggle of Stagg on thebourbonbabe.com - What’s the auction currently priced at? - Did you grow up around bourbon or did you just recently discover it all? - Sour Mash smells like home - Do you still have any family in the bourbon industry? - Did you or your mom collect all of this research of family history? - What happened to all the money? - Any memories of George T. Stagg from your mother? - Paul Sawyier was supported by Frank Stagg - ...
010 - Family Ties To Bourbon Greatness with Martha Carlin, Great Great Grandaugher George T. Stagg
April 15, 2015 11:32 - 45 minutesMartha Carlin, Great Great Granddaughter of George T. Stagg, talks about her gaggle of Stagg bottles up for auction, her family history in the bourbon industry, and how much George T. Stagg really loved to fish. Show Notes: Pappy Spring Release in Louisville Bourbon auction: A gaggle of Stagg on thebourbonbabe.com What’s the auction currently priced at? Did you grow up around bourbon or did you just recently discover it all? Sour Mash smells like home Do you still have any family in ...
009 - Beau Beckman Barrel Select Manager Buffalo Trace
April 09, 2015 00:54 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBTell us a bit about your lineage and the dirty rundown of the Taylor's Where did the EH Taylor packaging and logo come from? What led you to Buffalo Trace? Talk about your role as a Barrel Program Manager How many barrels are available for the program? How do you choose who gets to pick a barrel? What's the process of going through the barrel selection? What brands can you choose and the history of the barrel program? Why does the barrel program exist? Why mess with the "chef's recip...
009 - EH Talyor's Legacy and Picking Single Barrels at Buffalo Trace with Beau Beckman, Barrel Select Manager
April 09, 2015 00:54 - 38 minutesBeau Beckman, Barrel Select Manager at Buffalo Trace (and great great great great great grandson of Colonel EH Taylor), talks about his family legacy, the process of buying a barrel, and how technology is changing the future of the program with Single Barrel Select. Show Notes: Tell us a bit about your lineage and the dirty rundown of the Taylor's Where did the EH Taylor packaging and logo come from? What led you to Buffalo Trace? Talk about your role as a Barrel Program Manager How many...
008 - Adam Johnson Kentucky Bourbon Trail
April 01, 2015 21:15 - 33 minutes - 15.3 MBCan you remember your first drink? Live, Eat, Drink, and Sleep Bourbon What's your elevator pitch for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? What increase are you seeing in visitor attendance? There are quite a few on the trail. Is there a best way to plan this all out? What's the difference between the Bourbon Trail & The Craft Tour? Is there a better time of the year to visit? Talk about the Passport Program and free t-shirts Talk about biking (bicycle or motorcycle) the bourbon trail Are th...
008 - The Heart of Tourism on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with Adam Johnson
April 01, 2015 21:15 - 42 minutesAdam Johnson, Director of the KY Bourbon Trail & Bourbon Affair, talks about tourism, the places to visit, horse country, and craft distilling. Show Notes: Can you remember your first drink? Live, Eat, Drink, and Sleep Bourbon What's your elevator pitch for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail? What increase are you seeing in visitor attendance? There are quite a few on the trail. Is there a best way to plan this all out? What's the difference between the Bourbon Trail & The Craft Tour? Is there...
007 - Maggie Kimberl Louisville.com
March 25, 2015 00:26 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB- What was your first bourbon memory? - How do you perceive Master Distillers spending their time in liquor stores? - Talk about your job for writing about bourbon industry news and culture for Louisville.com - Has your following grown over the past year? - Favorite barrel proof bourbons & Bottled in Bond - Talk about Bottled-in-bond - Uncle Jemima’s Pure Mash Liquor - http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/uncle-jemimas-pure-mash-liquor/n11301 - Talk about your articles - What...
007 - What's Happening in Bourbon Media with Maggie Kimberl of Louisville.com
March 25, 2015 00:26 - 41 minutesMaggie Kimberl (@LouGirl502), author of everything bourbon for Louisville.com, joins the duo to talk about bourbon in the news and media. Show Notes: What was your first bourbon memory? How do you perceive Master Distillers spending their time in liquor stores? Talk about your job for writing about bourbon industry news and culture for Louisville.com Has your following grown over the past year? Favorite barrel proof bourbons & Bottled-in-bond Talk about Bottled-in-bond Uncle Jemima’s ...
006 - Wes Henderson, Angels Envy Chief Innovation Officer
March 18, 2015 11:39 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat was life like growing up around bourbon with your father's reputation? Talk about the origins of the brand and the design Where did the idea for port barrel finishes stem from? Talk about the cask strength More stores are starting to offer 'blended' picks What's going on with the new distillery?
006 - The Idea of Port Finished Bourbon at Angel's Envy with Wes Henderson, Chief Innovation Officer
March 18, 2015 11:39 - 41 minutesWes Henderson, Chief Innovation Officer of Angel's Envy, joins us to talk about the start of this brand, his father's heritage, and more Show Notes: What was life like growing up around bourbon with your father's reputation? Talk about the origins of the brand and the design Where did the idea for port barrel finishes stem from? Talk about the cask strength More stores are starting to offer 'blended' picks What's going on with the new distillery?
005 - Blake Riber, author of bourbonr.com blog
March 09, 2015 21:59 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBBlake Riber, author of bourbonr.com, talks about the popularity of his blog, his ideas and the release of a brand new app! How did you get into bourbon and how did it lead to the blog? You have almost two websites. The Blog and My Whiskey Cabinet. Where does inspiration for content come from? What are the most popular articles? Where did poor man's pappy spawn from? What does your current collection look like? There is a brand new bourbonr.com app coming to the market
005 - How Bourbonr Got Credit for Poor Man's Pappy with Blake Riber, Author at bourbonr.com
March 09, 2015 21:59 - 46 minutesBlake Riber, author of bourbonr.com, talks about the popularity of his blog, his ideas and the release of a brand new app! Show Notes: How did you get into bourbon and how did it lead to the blog? You have almost two websites. The Blog and My Whiskey Cabinet. Where does inspiration for content come from? What are the most popular articles? Where did poor man's pappy spawn from? What does your current collection look like? There is a brand new bourbonr.com app coming to the market
004 - Mike Sonne, Head Taster and Quality Control Heaven Hill
March 09, 2015 21:54 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBTwo part podcast. First part discussion about Heaven Hill growth and demand. In the second part, Ryan joins Mike Sonne, "Chief" Bourbon Quality Control Taster at Heaven Hill, to talk about his job working with Parker Beam and Denny Potter. We're out hunting for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Does bourbon need to stay closer to KY? Heaven Hill fills their 7th million barrel The bottling facility is something impressive What's a typical day for tasting bourbon? How did Larceny come about? ...
004 - Bourbon Growth and Quality Control at Heaven Hill with Mike Sonne, Head Taster
March 09, 2015 21:54 - 32 minutesTwo part podcast. First part discussion about Heaven Hill growth and demand. In the second part, Ryan joins Mike Sonne, "Chief" Bourbon Quality Control Taster at Heaven Hill, to talk about his job working with Parker Beam and Denny Potter. Show Notes: We're out hunting for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Does bourbon need to stay closer to KY? Heaven Hill fills their 7th million barrel The bottling facility is something impressive What's a typical day for tasting bourbon? How did Larceny come...
003 - Al Young, Brand Ambassador of Four Roses
March 09, 2015 21:49 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBAl Young, Brand Ambassador of Four Roses, talks about the rich history of the brand and his story. What's your story of how you got into the bourbon industry? What are some of your daily or weekly duties as a "Brand Ambassador"? Tell everyone about Four Roses: The Return of a Whiskey Legend What was the book writing process like? How long? Who was Paul Jones Jr and how did the name "Four Roses" come about? Where was Four Roses during prohibition? What role did Seagram's play in ...
003 - The Rich History of Four Roses with Al Young, Brand Ambassador
March 09, 2015 21:49 - 41 minutesAl Young, Brand Ambassador of Four Roses, talks about the rich history of the brand and his story Show Notes: What's your story of how you got into the bourbon industry? What are some of your daily or weekly duties as a "Brand Ambassador"? Tell everyone about Four Roses: The Return of a Whiskey Legend What was the book writing process like? How long? Who was Paul Jones Jr and how did the name "Four Roses" come about? Where was Four Roses during prohibition? What role did Seagram's pla...
002 - Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller Buffalo Trace
March 09, 2015 21:29 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBHarlen Wheatley, Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace, joins us we discuss multiple facets of his history and life at the famed Buffalo Trace Distillary. Do you remember life before bourbon? What led you here? Wheatley Vodka, the spirit named after Harlen. Sampling, tasting, and characteristics of the brands Don't you get tired of tasting bourbon all day? History and future of the Single Oak Project Warehouse X... what's the big deal? What's more important? The mash bill or the agi...
002 - Getting to know the Master Distiller for Buffalo Trace, Harlen Wheatley
March 09, 2015 21:29 - 41 minutesHarlen Wheatley, Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace, joins us we discuss multiple facets of his history and life at the famed Buffalo Trace Distillery Show Notes: Do you remember life before bourbon? What led you here? Wheatley Vodka, the spirit named after Harlen. Sampling, tasting, and characteristics of the brands Don't you get tired of tasting bourbon all day? History and future of the Single Oak Project Warehouse X... what's the big deal? What's more important? The mash bill or the...
001 - The Duo and Hunting Parties
March 09, 2015 21:06 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBMeet Ryan and Kenny. Your hosts on this journey. They discuss everything about the show and more. 1. Welcome to the podcast! 2. Who are some of the guest in the queue for upcoming shows. 3. How each of them got into bourbon, the history, and culture 4. How to form a facebook hunting posse which has worked well for us 5. Lastly, how do you throw a wrench into a bourbon tasting?