THE Real Bourbon Bros Podcast

In this episode we start with Searching for Pappy, with many bottles to discuss, including an OF store pick, plus the haul from our lastest trip to Louisville. Gary discussed his recent trip to Buffalo Trace to pick up his Elmer T Lee 40th Anniversary bottle, if you haven't seen that video, check it out. Elijah Craig BP Rye Batch A925 vs Batch B926 is the main topic of this episode. We break down...

Penelope is back with their latest release and the second installment of their cigar blend bourbon. We give you our opinion on this bottle, as well as, price per quality pour rating. Have you had this release? Let us know your thoughts! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail.com Socials here Twitter- https://x.com/realbourbonbros TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbo...

Find Blue Note Cherry Finish Bourbon at your local liquor holes. $64.99, finished 4 months in cherry barrels. Let us know what you think! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail.com Socials here Twitter- https://x.com/realbourbonbros TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbourbonbros Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084695736225 Instagram- https://www....

Kojin Tashiro, Co-founder of Mugen Spirits joins us for an indepth discuss of all things Mugen. From Kojin's personal story of being born in Japan and being raised in the Louisville area, he discusses his love letter from Kentucky to Japan via whiskey. As Kojin puts it, Mugen offers the first Japanese bourbon. What does that exactly mean and how can you learn more about Mugen? Well, give a watch a...

What a story we have for you! We originally recorded 40 minutes of amazing footage at Albert Blantons house in June of 2026 while chatting with Harlen. However, the footage was somehow lost (long store)! Harlen was gracious enough to give us a second chance to discuss all things BT. We start with the Single Oak project, which we were lucky enough to share a pour with Harlen in June. Our discussion...

We had the opportunity, recently, to review several single barrel store picks from Old Forester. These samples were collected over several years from picks down for Novi Party Store in Novi, Michigan. We give a sip of each and then our reviews of each, from worst to best. Gives a great example of how each barrel can be totally different. Very fun, yet interesting experience. Thank you to Lucy and...

Bardstown has done it again! Two new releases, which push the edge of what whiskey blending can be! Dan Callaway, master blender at Bardstown Distilling Co. joins us to educate us and you on Lochs of Jura and 2026 Discovery. Both now availabe nation wide. Give a listen and learn something! Thanks, Dan! Check out Bardstown Distilling Co., today. Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail.com Socials here T...

Master blend and taster, John Wadell, from Peerless Distilling Co. joins us for an indepth discussion regarding all things Peerless! From the distillery's history, to current releases, to what the future holds, we got you cover in this episode. If you are ever in Louisville, be sure to stop by the Peerless Tasting room, located in downtown, open 10am daily for tours and tastings! Give us a listen...

Searching for Pappy is back with us discussing our recent whiskey purchases. Some good bottles for sure! Also, In Our Opinion segment, we highlight Rittenhouse 10th BIB Rye 250th Anniversary of the USA. Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail.com Socials here Twitter- https://x.com/realbourbonbros TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbourbonbros Facebook- https://www.fa...

Carey Bringle, the man, the myth the legend! He sits down with us to chat about all things Peg Leg, from BBQ to whiskey. We also dive into his personal story, which is so crazy! You won't want to miss this one! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail.com Socials here Twitter- https://x.com/realbourbonbros TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbourbonbros Facebook- https:...

A full run down from our recent trip to Kentucky. The bottles we bought, the distilleries we visited, the folks we interviewed, the laughs that were had and the whiskey which we sampled...it is all here! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail.com Socials here https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Find our merchandise Amazon store here https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411...

Recently we had the great opptunity to spend time with Ken Callaway, Bardstown Bourbon Company master blender and Amanda Miller, New Product Development Project Manager, to discuss all things Bardstown, including their Distillery Reserve Collection. We were able to taste the Cascadia and Mars releases, as well as some of the components to the Mars release, which is the first blended whiskey releas...

Safai Bourbon is discussed with Ken Hagan, co-founder and president of Left Bank Spirits. Ken takes us through the history of Mike Safai and his bourbon. We discuss all things Safai, as well, as Ken's Left Bank spirits. Safai Bourbon here https://www.safaibourbon.com/ Left Bank Distilled Spirits here https://www.leftbankbourbon.com/ Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail...

Link for our new TRBB Merica Merch to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our great country. Check it out now! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica&crid=13R6HDSNSY2SQ&sprefix=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Full review of Green Rivers Honey Bourbon, along with Searching for Pappy and Steve's first BTAC (it was his birthday). Thomas H Handy fo...

Check out our latest podcast, 84-Penelope Gold now on Youtube, and all podcast platforms! Searching for Pappy details our weekly whiskey finds, including a Rare Perfection, beauty! In Our Opinion premieres with us reviewering Penelope Bourbon Architect of Golf, Hole 3, new release. Socials Here https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Amazon Store Here https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to pick a barrel of whiskey? Not just a bottle, but the whole damn thing? Well, Steve had the lucky chance to do just this! He and the rest of the crew from Novi Party Store, in Novi, Michigan, recent drove down to bourbon country in Kentucky to pick three different barrels. In this episode we discuss what happens on this experience from start to finish. Stev...

Steve goes to the Holy Land for bourbon! Yes, he recaps his recent trip to Kentucky to pick a few store picks along with the folks from Novi Party Store. Steve details picks from Old Forester, Penelope and Lux Row! Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve...King of the Mountain Edition! Random whiskies take their turn at the top of the mountain, who wins? Well, listen to find out, silly! Socials here!...

Curacao whiskey scene? Nope! Try another island! We recap the whiskey options in Curacao after our recent trip to the island. Great island for taking a vacation but not for anything other than the basics. Steve gives us an update on his new home bar, we need some visuals, STEVE! Shallow Thoughts, where we discuss our favorite sporting event, only if you could pick one to attend, price is NOT a fac...

A quick review of the newly released Green River Wheated Full Proof is here. Give a listen and hear what our opinion of the new release from GR is. Also, Steve details his recent wood burning event, a must listen. Socials here! https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Merchandise Available here! https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ATHE+Real+Bourbon+Bros&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011...

OH....NO! I mean Ingram! Thank you to OH Ingram for the 98 proof river rye. Solid introduction to the brand, looking forward to more yummy whiskey! Everyone check out OH Ingram, let us know what you think. Whiskey aged on the Mississippi River on a barge! Cool concept and kicks off our Searching for Pappy segment. Plus many more bottles discussed! Gary recaps our recent whiskey tasting event, wher...

First episode of 2026 and we are off and running! Happy 26 to all! Searching for Pappy with some AMAZING SCORES from the holiday season are discussed, but no Pappy yet! Ugh! A quick recap of a Christmas trip to Trinidad...Sorry, great weather and folks, but the whiskey scene is non existant. Unless you want to pay 25 bucks for a Mac 12yr at a hotel bar. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve ends th...

Merry Christmas! Searching for Pappy is back with bottles that are NOT pappy! We also discuss some stories from our childhood from the holiday season. Family secrets discussed! Check out our Tik Tok account, funny stuff, we will leave it there. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is the BEST Christmas movie of all time! Let's discuss! Also, Steve has some qui...

Thanksgiving recap starts out the podcast with us discussing all the whiskies we had at our Thanksgiving. From 1792 to Old Forester 1920 there were plenty of options. We hope you all had a safe and fun holiday. What's the Juice is back! Steve has two samples that Gary brought for him to try. Will Steve finally guess the right juice?! Likely not, but tune in to learn which whiskies are sampled. Hin...

Thanksgiving is here! Listen up for some whiskey picks for each Thanksgiving setting. Searching for Pappy is back! Makers Mark Cellar Aged is back, along with a few store picks from Novi Party Store. Deer Hunting is here in Michigan, and Steve details what the perfect bottles for hunting camp are. Did he back the buck? Nope, but he had some fun, I think. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve dive i...

Where to beging? Well, we discuss out home bars and what we feel would make each others better. Ice machine? Large fridge? Etc. Steve summarizes he recent trip to Switzerland and Northern Italy, very niiice! The whiskey scene sucks, but the wine and few are great! Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve tackles the age old question who would win, a lion or a tigers if they battled in the jungle. What...