The Bourbon Case Files

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg What should you do immediately after a car accident, and how do you know if you've hired the right attorney? In this episode, Nick sits down with law partner Zachary Leacox to discuss his journey from defending insurance companies to fighting for injured victims. Along the way, they revie...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg In Part 2 of our conversation with bourbon enthusiasts Chris Joseph and Arthur Love, the pours keep flowing, and the bourbon stories get even better. The group explores the highly anticipated Elijah Craig 15-Year release, discusses tasting notes, and shares stories behind one of Orlando's...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg In Part 1 of this special roundtable edition, Nick welcomes bourbon enthusiasts Chris Joseph and Arthur Love for an afternoon of tasting, collecting stories, and bourbon debate. The group samples several standout pours, including Blood Oath Pact 12, Rock Hill Farms Buffalo Trace, and a hard-to...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg  Broadstreet Infamous is making serious noise in the whiskey world- and in this episode, Nick sits down with president and blender Mark Matuszak to hear how it all came together. Mark shares how years of running whiskey tastings and helping grow the Orlando Whiskey Festival eventually opened t...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg Nick is joined by Carl Erickson, The MRI King, for a laid-back pour of High West Midwinter Night’s Dram and a conversation that moves from military roots to business growth, wakeboarding, and everything in between. Along the way, they share stories about how discipline, adaptability, and stron...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg Dr. Ashley Caldwell joins Nick for a pour of Shenk’s whiskey and a wide‑ranging conversation on sports, travel, and what it really means to heal. She shares how she built a joyful chiropractic practice serving kids, pregnant patients, and neurodivergent families, and how a catastrophic mountai...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg In this episode, Nick sits down with Bill Biggs for a conversation over Willett Pot Still Bourbon. They talk through Bill’s background in the legal industry and his experience working with law firms. Along the way, they get into college football, memorable career moments, and share a few perso...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg What do you get when you mix Penelope Architect Crème Brûlée Bourbon, Scottsdale sunshine, and two trial lawyers who love a little competition? In this episode, Nick sits down with David Vicknair to sip their pour, talk shop, and enjoy a relaxed conversation after a long day of meetings. Along...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg Nick sits down with federal criminal defense attorney David Haas to share pours from a rare Short Barrel Double Oak and a local Forward Slash “Allocated” rye finished in boysenberry mead barrels. As they taste through the lineup, they swap stories about careers in law, family life, and navigat...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg Recorded live from the National Trial Lawyer Summit, Nick sits down to talk with Mike Morse, founder of one of Michigan’s largest personal injury firms, who shares the philosophy behind his Fireproof program. While sipping Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 7-Year, Mike opens up about his 33-year...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg Recorded live at the National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami, Nick sits down with Marina Bradley over a pour of Four Roses Single Barrel to discuss what really drives law firm growth behind the scenes. The conversation covers leadership transitions, the value of conferences and masterminds, com...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg In this episode of The Bourbon Case Files, Nick and Zach welcome attorney and consultant Perry Schneider for a wide-ranging conversation over a pour of Eagle Rare. What starts as a first-time bourbon tasting turns into a thoughtful discussion on flavor notes, aging, and why some bottles punch...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg In this episode, Nick sits down with Missy Rogers and Yami Filippelli for a laid-back conversation that blends bourbon, careers, and real life. What starts with a glass of W.L. Weller 12 Year turns into stories about work, heritage, their favorite things, and finding comfort outside the grind....

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg What sets a seasonal whiskey like New Riff Winter apart? Aaron Paul returns to talk about what makes this seasonal bourbon stand out. Beyond bourbon, the duo dives into unforgettable family adventures, including epic trips to Italy, Christmas football at Lambeau Field, and skiing in Utah’s bes...

🥃 Don’t miss a pour — Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXqiYR1znpjffLgoHyplOg Join Nick and special guest Aaron Paul as they each bring a favorite bottle- Peerless Single Barrel and Dettling Bourbon- for a spirited side-by-side tasting and lively comparison. Along the way, they explore the stories and flavors behind these standout bourbons, sharing personal insights on...

Nick and Peter are back for round two, this time tasting and reviewing Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon. They break down the distillery’s unique approach, their limestone mineral water process, and how blending barrels from across the country creates its signature flavor profile. Along the way, they get into bottle-hunting strategies, fantasy football, and the bourbons worth keeping on your shelf. Here’...

Nick welcomes Chris Ochoa back for another pour- this time featuring Woodford Reserve Double Oaked- as the two swap tasting notes and stories from everyday life. Between rich flavors of chocolate and coffee, Chris opens up about juggling work, parenting, and the hobbies that keep him grounded, from golf to flying. He also shares the story behind effNETS, the nonprofit he founded to support pancrea...

In this episode, Nick sits down with Peter Ridge, Esq., a litigation attorney with the Norden Leacox team, to sample and review Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit. They dive into what makes this single barrel special, from the smooth taste to the story behind barrel selection, proof, and aging. Throughout the conversation, Nick and Peter swap stories about law, competitive sports, and the pursuit of exce...

This episode of The Bourbon Case Files features a meaningful pour of Larceny Barrel Proof as Nick is joined by Chris Ochoa, founder of effNETS. While savoring the sweet, bold notes of this Heaven Hill release, Chris shares how he got into bourbon tasting, but also how life took a turn when his wife was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. That journey inspired the launch of effNETS, a...

In this episode, Nick is joined by Mike Vaughn, Esq., to taste and talk about Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, a seven-year-old Kentucky bourbon with a smooth, honey-like finish. As they pour a glass, Mike shares stories from his remarkable career, including decades of service in the Coast Guard, life as a trial lawyer, and the lessons he’s carried through both.  Here’s some of what we discuss in this...

Not every great bourbon has to be rare or hard to find. In this episode of The Bourbon Case Files, Nick and guest Mike Vaughn, Esq., Senior Trial Attorney at Norden Leacox, explore what makes Four Roses Single Barrel a true “everyday drinker.” From smooth cinnamon notes to its unique OBSV recipe, Nick explains why this bottle balances accessibility, flavor, and value- a pour that belongs on almost...

This week, Louis Berk returns to taste and review Buffalo Trace with Nick. Known as one of America’s most iconic bourbons, Buffalo Trace has an impressive history and has even been designated a national historic landmark. Nick shares stories about the distillery’s production challenges, from shortages just a few years ago to today’s wider availability thanks to increased output. At just under $30...

In this episode, Nick welcomes longtime friend and fellow attorney Louis Berk for a flavorful conversation over a glass of Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. A loyal scotch drinker, Louis takes the plunge into bourbon territory with a little nudge from Nick, who introduces him to a pour known for its rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🥃 What...

In this episode, Nick and Zach take us back to the bottle that sparked Nick’s obsession with bourbon- Blanton’s. It all started with a spontaneous bottle hunt in Charleston and has since grown into a collection of over 250 bottles. Nick shares what makes Blanton’s so iconic, from its title as the world’s first single-barrel bourbon to the legacy of Elmer T. Lee and Albert Bacon Blanton. Here’s som...

 Welcome to the first episode of The Bourbon Case Files ! In this premiere, you’ll meet your hosts, Zach and Nick, as they kick things off with one of Nick’s favorite bottles from his collection: Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel. What started as a recommendation from a longtime friend turned into a real interest- one that’s grown into a collection of over 250 bottles (and counting). Here’s some o...