Bourbon Matters

The guys pick their 5 desert island whiskies, and Dan doesn't quite get the assignment

The guys build their Heaven Hill Tier list, ranking as many labels as Dan would allow

The guys try some (finally) recovered blind samples from a local listener and discuss how blind tasting has influenced their view on whiskey

The guys continue their discussion with Greg Buttera, Maker's Mark rep for Illinois and the Midwest, and dive further into the history of the brand and the wood science that Maker's still engages in today

The guys are joined by Illinois Maker's Mark Rep, Greg Buttera, to talk about the history of the brand and the guy's Maker's Barrel Select pick coming out later this year

The guys welcome Thornton Distilling Co.'s founder, Andrew Howell, and Master Distiller, Ari Klafter, to discuss the Chicago area distillery and their brands

The guys discuss what it's like to be a bourbon consumer and how their buying habits have changed recently

The guys discuss their Maker's Mark Barrel selection coming right off of their trip to Kentucky

The guys talk about Sazerac's new acquisition

We've noticed a rise in distilleries releasing blends of different mashbills, so we're going to talk about it!

The guys are joined by Larrikin Bourbon Co owner and distiller, Greg Keeley, to talk about the brand's history and where they're going

The guys address some news stories around RNDC filing for bankruptcy and Sazerac trying to buy Brown-Forman again

Don't worry, Dan's not fired! But the guys are talking about the market trend towards smaller size alcohol offerings

The guys get an update on Uncle Nearest drama and discuss their personal preferences for nose, palette and finish notes

The guys run through some market updates from Whiskey Decision on Instagram and discuss

The guys discuss some of the whiskies releasing to commemorate America's 250th birthday

The guys welcome Keith and Bob, co-creators of whiskey collection, tasting, and community app, Pourfolio

The guys discuss some new super-aged limited releases coming soon, and what it means for the future

The guys discuss their upcoming barrel pick that our listeners voted on

The guys welcome Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, co-founder and President of Koval Distillery in Chicago, to discuss her and her Master Distiller Dr. Robert Birnecker's experience starting a craft distillery and consulting for other up-and-coming distillers

The guys welcome Milam & Greene's Master Distiller, Marlene Holmes, to discuss her career and the whiskey she's making at Milam & Greene in Blanco, TX

The guys celebrate their 200th episode with Roberto PDL

The guys rank all of Buffalo Trace's bourbon labels

The guys discuss the Pernod and Brown-Forman acquisition developments

The guys welcome back Matt Lewis, from Lake County Whiskey Club, as they discuss Sazerac throwing their hat into the ring on Brown-Forman's potential sale, as well as the upcoming LCWC Birthday Bash Get tickets here: https://shop.lakecountywhiskeyclub.com/products/lcwc-2026-birthday-bash