Bourbon Matters

Episode 50 - Gimmicky Whiskey 12.03.2023 1:01:58 ↓

The guys welcome the newest member of the podcast, Jake Cigelnick, and discuss gimmicky whiskey and whether or not it's a detriment to the industry.

Episode 49 - American Single Malts 05.03.2023 52:16 ↓

Jake and Dan welcome back Jake Cigelnik from Gold Eagle Wine & Liquors to discuss American Single Malts

Episode 48 - Hyped Up Whiskies 26.02.2023 54:19 ↓

The guys discuss how whiskies can be over hyped and how not to fall for it.

Unicorn Series - BT Mash Bill #2 19.02.2023 54:24 ↓

They guys talk about the Justin's House of Bourbon raid and try some hard-to-find bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #2 collection.

Episode 46 - Non-Kentucky Bourbons 12.02.2023 45:07 ↓

Jake, Dan, and Roberto talk about Roberto's upstart Mellow Corn cult and try three Non-Kentucky bourbons.

Episode 45 - 2 Dads, No Clue 05.02.2023 1:06:45 ↓

Jake and Dan sit down with the guys from 2 Dads, No Clue: a new podcast about two dads taking a break, having a drink, and giving their perspectives on historical events.

Episode 44 - Affordable Sleepers 29.01.2023 44:53 ↓

Jake, Dan, and Roberto try 3 different whiskeys under $35 that they consider "sleepers" because they're great tasting for the price.

Episode 43 - E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon 22.01.2023 43:41 ↓

Jake and Dan discuss some new things in life and give their takes on the sought-after Taylor Small Batch Bourbon.

Episode 42 - Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 08.01.2023 52:37 ↓

The boys are back together trying Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond, discussing some big life changes, and reviewing the Whiskey Advocate and Fred Minnick top whiskey lists of 2022.

Episode 41 - Midwinter Night's Dram and Dancing Goat Limousin Rye Port Finish 18.12.2022 1:15:26 ↓

The guys welcome back Jake Cigelnik from Gold Eagle to close out the year with a couple Holiday Season drams: High West's Midwinter Night's Dram and Dancing Goat's Limousin Rye finished in Port Barrels aka. "The Poor Man's Dram." 

Episode 40 - Whiskey Acres Gold Eagle Barrel Pick 20.11.2022 1:00:36 ↓

They guys sit down with Jake Cigelnik again, this time trying a Whiskey Acres Barrel Pick from Gold Eagle Liquors.

Episode 39 - Knob Creek Barrel Pick 13.11.2022 48:01 ↓

The guys welcome Jake Cigelnik, part owner of Gold Eagle Liquors, to the show. They try some samples and select the store's next Knob Creek Barrel Pick.

Episode 38 - 1792 Full Proof 06.11.2022 41:52 ↓

Jake and Roberto try some 1792 Full Proof while Dan is off farming

Episode 37 - Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year 30.10.2022 58:45 ↓

The guys drink some Pappy in honor of Roberto's last in-person episode.

The Hunt for Old Elk-Tober Round 3 23.10.2022 1:06:34 ↓

The guys wrap up the hunt of a lifetime: finding the best of the Old Elk expression lineup!

The Hunt for Old Elk-Tober: Round 2 16.10.2022 1:07:50 ↓

The guys worked their way through Round 1 and are ready for Round 2 to find the ultimate Old Elk expression!

The Hunt for Old Elk-Tober: Round 1 09.10.2022 1:06:12 ↓

The guys begin The Hunt for Old Elk-Tober, the search to find the ultimate expression of Old Elk whiskey!

Unicorn Series - Hardin's Creek 02.10.2022 36:54 ↓

The guys try the two new Hardin's Creek releases from Jim Beam: Colonel James B. Beam 2 year Bourbon and Jacob's Well 15 year Bourdon

Episode 36 - Eagle Rare Single Barrel Pick 25.09.2022 46:16 ↓

The guys try a Single Barrel Eagle Rare Barrel Pick from Gold Eagle Liquors and talk about Dan's big European trip

Episode 35 - E. H. Taylor Rye 18.09.2022 48:20 ↓

Jake and Roberto try some rye - E. H. Taylor Rye - while Dan is away on a hiking trip.

Episode 34 - America's Finest Podcast Crossover 11.09.2022 1:03:04 ↓

The guys get together with America's Finest Podcast out of San Diego and discuss whiskey, California, and Da Bears while trying some Broken Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey and Woodford Reserve Double Oak

Bourbon Matters: Live from Kentucky 05.09.2022 54:43 ↓

The guys stream live from the Bourbon Trail

Episode 33 - Kentucky Owl WiseMan Rye 28.08.2022 49:36 ↓

The guys try the companion to one of their first episodes, Kentucky Owl Wiseman Rye, and share some sad news about Roberto

Episode 32 - Rush Creek 21.08.2022 44:05 ↓

The guys trademark a new food brand, wrap up their Illinois Distillery series, and try Rush Creek's wheated bourbon.

Episode 31 - Whiskey Acres 14.08.2022 58:46 ↓

The guys learn about about how many square feet are in an acre, and taste Whiskey Acres Bottled in Bond Bourbon and a surprise taste test