Two Guys On A Porch

This week, Jason and Bradford welcome their friend Lanny Hester to the porch — a man whose life story spans industries, eras, and adventures. A talented entrepreneur whose ventures have ranged from the medical world to co-owning Bristol Motor Speedway in the late 1970s, Lanny has lived the kind of life you just can’t script. With Padron cigars from The Mission Cigar and Social in hand — a brand kn...

Episode 37: The Jack Daniel’s Blind Test – Coy Hill vs. Single Barrel Proof and Kid Launch On this episode, Jason, Bradford, and Kimber are back on theTennessee porch pouring two powerhouse Tennessee whiskeys for a blind tasting showdown — Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill vs. Total Wine’s Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof. Both pack a punch north of 130 proof, but can either man tell which is which?...

Amid the buzz of the iconic Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Jason and Bradford slipped into the shadows of the secret speakeasy at The Trail Hotel in Bardstown, Kentucky. The warm glow of vintage glass and aged oak set the stage for a rare, unfiltered conversation with Jon Robinson — the fearless architect behind the Tennessee Titans’ boldest moves. Jrob dives deep, sharing candid insights on building...

Ep. 35 - Strong Enough For A Man, But Made By A Woman - KY Bourbon Festival When Jason and Bradford invite the inimitable Suzanne Phifer Pavitt (of Phifer Pavitt Spirits) their first female guest on the podcast, to join them on the podcast the conversation turns into a masterclass in bourbon, vision, and sensory expertise. Recorded while visiting the speakeasy at The Trail Hotel in Bardstown, Kent...

Ep. 34 - Weller 107 Through the Decades + AI Insights | Bourbon Review Join us on the porch as we taste Weller Antique 107 from multiple eras — a 2002 vintage, a 2000s bottling, and today’s release. Same wheated mash bill, different decades, and subtle differences that every bourbon hunter will love. We also light up the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sungrown, aged eight years and finished in bourbon b...

Jason and Bradford take a spirited trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival , staying at the iconic The Trail Hotel in Bardstown . Along the way, they dive into tastings of incredible bourbons including A. H. Hirsch, Peerless, Jackson Purchase , Rabbit Hole , Luxe Row, Yellowstone, Whiskey House, Limestone Branch, Castle & Key, J immy Russell’s Masters Keep , Parker’s Heritage, JW Gant Bottled in...

Subscribe to the Podcast, Rate and Comment on this episode!   In this episode, Jason and Bradford crack open three of the most coveted bourbons in the world—Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23 Year—and go completely blind in a head-to-head tasting showdown. 👉 Will the guys pick the right bottles? 👉 Which pour truly deserves the crown? 👉 Does older really mean better—or is that legendary Pappy price...

Ep. 31: Rare Pours & Purpose: Old Fitzgerald, Pappy Van Winkle, & Weller Millennium In this special episode of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford go deep — into both rare pours and real purpose. They’re lighting up a Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 cigar and diving into three exceptional whiskeys that represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, history, and collector intrigue: Pappy Van Winkle...

Jason and Bradford are back on the porch chasing bourbon dreams—and this time, they’re chasing unicorns. The guys dive into a blind taste test of some of the most elusive bottles in the Buffalo Trace lineup, putting price, palate, and prestige to the test.  Can they identify the pairs correctly? They pair Weller Antique 107 vs. Pappy 15 Year, and Weller 12 Year vs. Pappy 12 Year Lot B—all in a bli...

“Bad Whiskeys to Avoid” Two Guys On A Porch Podcast Not every bottle deserves a place on your shelf. In this short, punchy episode, Jason and Bradford call out a few whiskeys that left them shaking their heads. From the misleading MacFarlane’s Reserve (marketed as a Maker’s Mark dupe but far from it), to the overproofed punch of MB Roland that desperately needs water, to the budget-bottom Kentucky...

In this episode, Jason and Bradford light up a rare Partagas 160 cigar and go head-to-head in a blind bourbon tasting featuring two very different expressions: Four Roses Super Premium (a Japanese market-only release) and the George Dickel 17-Year. They explore the history behind these legendary distilleries—Four Roses with its long, winding ownership story and subtle Japanese influence under Kiri...

Ep. 28 - Episode 28 – Knob Creek, Widow Jane, and Eagle Rare + Firsts and Fails On this summer episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford take a reflective ride through the “firsts” that shaped them—and the fails that taught them. From first drinks and first cars to their first memorable cigar, the guys open up about what they’ve learned through missteps, milestones, and misadventures. Tod...

Ep. 27 - A Balvenie Scotch Kind of Day - How Do You Care for Your Aging Parents? On this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford pour two remarkable expressions from one of Speyside’s legendary distilleries—Balvenie—while opening up about one of life’s most delicate transitions: caring for aging parents. In their glasses: Balvenie Tun 1509 and Portwood 21 Year—refined, unpeated Scotches...

Jason and Bradford hit the road once again, landing at the legendary Whiskey House Nashville. Tucked inside the exclusive Kentucky Room (yes, it’s as incredible as it sounds), the guys soaked in the ambiance and savored some serious bourbon history. They also share stories from memorable college road trips. This episode dives deep into Willett Distillery—an iconic, family-owned operation founded i...

Jason and Bradford are back on the porch—but this time, it’s the legendary Whiskey House in Nashville. They're joined by special guest and Whiskey House founder, John "JB" Brittle Jr., for a memorable afternoon of rare pours, rich conversation, and good smoke.  The importance of creative, charitable giving is a cornerstone of the afternoon.  The guys brought along two Kentucky Owls—Magistrar and B...

Episode 24 – "Sipping Old Fitz History, Parenting the Future" In this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford crack open some truly legendary bottles —: Old Fitzgerald 19 Year, 13 Year, and the crown jewel, the Very Very Old Fitzgerald. Distilled in 1957 at Stitzel-Weller under the watchful eye of Pappy Van Winkle himself and bottled in bond in 1969, this rare pour offers a sip of bourb...

Episode 23 – Who Is Right Anyway? And When Legends Leave Us In this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford debate who’s “right” as they sample partially blind pours of Jim Beam Black Extra Aged, Old Dominick Bottled in Bond, and Benchmark Bonded—three household name bourbons ranging from $18 to $35. They don’t know which pour is which as they sip and guess—then make their final calls a...

Jason,  Bradford and Kimber are back—this time posted up in the barn with the rain pattering on the tin roof and a trio of star-studded bottles on the table. It’s all about celebrity whiskeys: why are famous folks diving into the bourbon game? Is it just another tequila-fueled cash grab, or is there real passion and quality in the barrel? And with whiskey consumption dipping, is there longevity in...

Jason and Bradford return for part two of their conversation with special guest—distiller Jason Ridgel, the founder of Tennessee’s own Guidance Whiskey. This episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on the distinctions between Tennessee Whiskey and Kentucky Bourbon, diving into the nuances of wheated bourbon and the craftsmanship behind small-batch distilling. Ridgel also shares his personal...

Episode 20: Guidance: The Flavor of Friendship (Part One) Jason and Bradford are back for another episode of Two Guys on a Porch, this time with a special guest—entrepreneur and whiskey aficionado Jason Ridgel, the founder of Tennessee’s own Guidance Whiskey. The conversation flows as smoothly as the pour in their glasses, centering around the essence of friendship and life story.  In this episode...

Episode 19: Blind Bourbon Showdown & Navigating Friendship After Divorce Jason and Bradford are back for another blind bourbon tasting, putting their palates and memories to the ultimate test. With four mystery pours and six legendary contenders—Weller 107, Wild Turkey Voyage, Pappy 15, Jack Daniels Bonded, Weller CYPB, and Frank August—can they correctly identify each one? Who will emerge as...

Episode 18 – Indian Whiskey and Immigration: A Nation of Movers Pack your bags and grab a glass—Jason and Bradford are taking on one of the most impactful topics in American history: immigration. Just as cigars and whiskey cross borders to reach us, people have been moving across the globe for centuries, shaping economies, cultures, and nations. The Pairing: A legendary smoke and a bold lineup of...

Episode 17 – Boxing the Legend Heavyweights: Pappy 23, Old Fitzgerald Birthday, & King of Kentucky Step into the ring for the most legendary bourbon showdown in 2 Guys on a Porch history! In this heavyweight battle, Jason and Bradford take on some of the most elusive and sought-after bourbons on the planet—Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year, Old Fitzgerald Birthday Edition, and the nearly mythical King...

Episode 16 – Tasting at the Standard:, Macallan’s World of Scotch and tokes of My Father Be sure rate and subscribe this episode! In this episode of Two Guys on a Porch, Jason and Bradford sidestep into the world of Scotch whisky, tasting some of Macallan’s finest—Rare Cask, 18, 25, and 30-year expressions—while soaking in a setting as rich in history as the whisky itself. Recorded at The Standard...

Episode 15 – “Trust the Government? Bottled in Bond at The Standard” Jason and Bradford are back, kicking off Season 2 of Two Guys On A Porch.  This episode is shot in the library of The Standard in Nashville where the Battle of Nashville was planned with a lineup of Bottled in Bond whiskeys and a cigar worthy of the occasion. The Standard at the Smith House is one of Nashville’s most historic pri...