Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations

Coyle Girelli, multi-platinum musician and songwriter, joins us to talk about his new album Funland, how this album differs from his previous album, growing up in England, how his solo sound differs from his previous bands, working with BTS/Macklemore/others and what folks can expect from him in 2022. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about the many styles of barrel-aged bee...

SIA Scotch founder Carin Luna-Ostaseski joins us for a Tasting Notes Expanded episode. Carin talks about how she came to love Scotch, launching a Scotch brand, the challenges along the way, the Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund and its impact, what's next and more.

Kai Crowe-Getty of Lord Nelson joins us to talk about their new album Transmission, how this album differs from their previous albums, going for a different sound, their journey into music, being on the road/touring, what folks can expect in 2022 and more. Plus, Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of SIA Scotch Whisky, joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about their Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund.

Country musician Jacob Bryant joins us to talk about his new album Bar Stool Preacher, making his Grand Ole Opry debut, how past life experiences shaped his music, life outside of music, what folks can expect in 2022 and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about cream liqueurs and how to use them in cocktails.

Hannah Anders, country musician and songwriter, joins us to talk about her musical journey, rerecording songs, bringing energy to the stage, what's it like to be on stage, what folks can expect in 2022 and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about celebrity-backed spirits and what to look for.

JD Shelburne, chart topping country musician and Kentucky native, joins us to talk about his latest album, his journey into music, growing up in Kentucky, being a dad, how his music has evolved, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about bottom shelf bourbons and what to look for.

It's another Flight Night as we enjoy three different cocktails — one nonalcoholic and two halfsies — featuring Kentucky Spiritless 74 with Michael Toscano, Spiritless National Director of Trade Marketing. The crew for flight night includes Jonathan, Seth and Brandon. In addition to the cocktails, we talk about the creation of Spiritless Kentucky 74 bourbon, how it acts/plays like a bourbon, creat...

Josh Gallagher, country musician and soon-to-be dad, joins us to talk about his upcoming first full length album, how he got into music, growing up in Pennsylvania, if he's ready to be a dad, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about how to drink healthier and healthy option cocktails.

CJ Cain from bluegrass band The Wooks joins us to talk about trying to find good bourbon, The Wooks' upcoming album Flyin' High, how they came up with their name, what got him into music, being able to tour, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about non-alcoholic beer and how it has changed over the years.

Country rockers The Nashvillains talk about enjoying a good drink, their upcoming debut album, how they came together, writing/producing songs for a variety of projects/artists/genres, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about beer trends in 2021 and what to expect in 2022.

Country musician and Kentucky native Taylor Austin Dye talks about her love of whiskey, her latest releases, how she got into music, being on the road touring, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about holiday cocktails and the joys of eggnog.

It's another Flight Night as we enjoy four different pours from New Holland Brewing/Dragon's Milk — Dragon's Milk White, Dragon's Milk Original, Dragon's Milk 2021 Reserve #3 and Beer Barrel Bourbon — with Dominique Bergquist, Brand Manager for Dragon's Milk. The crew for flight night includes: Arielle, or influensky on Instagram; Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram; and Seth. In addition to the...

Outlaw Country musician Creed Fisher talks about his latest album, how he got into music, how life pushed him to this career, why he took the less typical route, what's in store for 2022 and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about holiday and winter beers.

Best selling author and bourbon taster and curator Fred Minnick talks about how he become the bourbon man he is today, his love of history and writing, his favorite interviews over the years, creating and putting on events, his favorite bourbons, the Repeal Day Expo 2021 and more. Plus, Chad Watson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about the dos and don'ts for buying bourbon/whiskey as gifts.

Hall of Fame boxer and certified badass Christy Salters-Martin talks about how she got into boxing, her career, making the cover of Sports Illustrated, working with Don King, surviving a near-death domestic violence assault, sharing her story on Netflix's Untold: Deal with the Devil, becoming a boxing promoter and more. Plus, Jake Sulek joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about food and drink pairi...

It's a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a four different pours from Bespoken Spirits — Special Batch, American Light Whiskey, Straight Bourbon and Rye — with co-founders Stu Aaron and Martin Janousek. The crew for flight night includes: Arielle, or influensky on Instagram; and Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram. In addition to the pours, we talk how Bespoken works to age in hours/days what othe...

Bridgette Taylor, founder of Harridan Vodka, joins us to talk about creating a unique vodka, going the higher proof route, getting creative with bottle/label designs, their paranormal reserve limited edition release, Halloween cocktails and more.

As we inch closer to Halloween, author Kierra Sondereker talks about her new book "Mixology and Murder" which features cocktails inspired by true crime stories. Kierra talks about the book, what it was like researching both the stories and cocktails, what she learned during her research, her favorite cocktails, coming up with new spins on some classic cocktails, how the book has changed her and mo...

It's time for the Craft Beer Roundtable as GoodBeerHunting.com's Bryan Roth and BeerCrunchers.com founder Doug Veliky join us. We hit on a variety of topics, including how craft breweries are diversifying and should small/local craft brewers do the same, brand extensions and refreshers, unique partnerships happening more often and how breweries can better engage through social media.

Whiskey Weeks 2021 closes out with Laura Hagan, co-owner/founder of KY Bourbon Boys Tours, and long-time drivers Anthony and Roger. We talk about bourbon, how customizable tours are, tips for the tours, dos & don'ts on the tours, memorable groups, how much they've had to learn about Kentucky and bourbon to give the tours and more.

Whiskey Weeks 2021 continues with Guy Rehorst, founder of Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Guy joins us to talk about bourbon, sustainability, creating a bottled-in-bond gin, importance of sourcing locally/regionally, creating cocktails and how they've changed over the years, what's next for him, what's next for the distillery and more.

It's a bourbon Flight Night as we enjoy a three different pours — Stellum Bourbon, Stellum Rye and Barrell Seagrass — with Will Schragis. The crew for flight night includes: Arielle, or influensky on Instagram; and Chris, or @Jefftherabb1t on Instagram. In addition to the pours, we talk the launch of Stellum, the goal with Stellum, consistently blending these unique expressions and more.

Whiskey Weeks 2021 continues with award-winning chef and entrepreneur Chef Ouita Michel who talks about bourbon, food, barrel picks and her new cookbook "Just a Few Miles South." Ouita talks about how she became a chef, sharing her love of food with others, working on the cookbook, the role beer/bourbon/wine play at a restaurant, bourbon clubs, barrel picks, what's next and more.

We kick off Whiskey Weeks 2021 with Dan Kidd, a.k.a. Heavy Bourbon, on how the two o'clock chuggz got started, creating fun bourbon videos, releasing a bourbon, how he stays active with all the chuggz, the coolest thing he's experienced so far and more.

While the temps may be summer like, the beers on the shelves and cocktails at the bar are beginning to change. Kevin Patterson, a Cicerone and National Beer Judge, talks about fall beers, different trends with Oktoberfests, a Kentucky legend in Scott Hand and more. Plus, Jake Sulek, beverage director at West Main Crafting Co in Lexington, Ky., joins us to talk about crafting cocktails for the fall...