A Steady Pour

Send us Fan Mail  In this special episode, we're joined by one of the most respected palates in American whiskey, Eboni Major. She takes us behind the scenes of her journey from food scientist and master blender to launching her own brand, Major Spirits, sharing the passion, precision, and purpose that drive every bottle she creates. We dive into the science of blending, the art of building u...

Send us Fan Mail  Season 12 is in the books, and we're raising a glass to one unforgettable ride. In this finale episode, the crew looks back on some of the biggest moments from the season, from standout guests and memorable pours to barrel picks, whiskey events, and the experiences that continue to shape A Steady Pour. We revisit some of our favorite conversations, share behind-the-scenes st...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a scientist, conservationist, and whiskey enthusiast decides to launch her own whiskey brand? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dawn O'Neal, founder of New Dawn Distilling, to talk about her unconventional path into the whiskey world and the lessons she's learned building a brand from the ground up. From graduate school whiskey tastings and surprisi...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew puts three Black Bourbon Run single barrel selections through a blind-style showdown, featuring pours ranging from "high proof" to "borderline hazmat." Along the way, the conversation dives into what experienced whiskey enthusiasts look for in a barrel pick, whether higher proof always means a better experience, and how flavor, complexity, and balance...

Send us Fan Mail  What actually makes a whiskey “craft”? 🥃 This episode started with a pour of 13th Colony’s maple spiral-finished bourbon and rye… and somehow turned into one of our most spirited debates yet. The crew breaks down maple wood spirals, neck pours, proof points, rye spice battles, and whether these unique finishes actually work. Along the way, things get hilarious as terms like “air...

Send us Fan Mail  MGP. Ross & Squibb. Luxco. Remus. Penelope. If you’ve ever been confused about how all these names connect in the whiskey world… this episode is for you. 🥃 This week, the crew sits down with Ross & Squibb Master Distiller Ian Stirsman for a deep dive into the world behind some of the most talked-about whiskey brands on the shelf. Ian breaks down how a chemical engineer e...

Send us Fan Mail  This episode starts off light but quickly turns into one of those “wait… is this really good? or are we being sold on hype?” whiskey conversations. The crew cracks open two very different pours—one that looks the part but doesn’t quite deliver, and another that has everyone rethinking value vs. hype. From brutally honest ratings to hilarious analogies, they break down what makes...

Send us Fan Mail  ⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in February 2026. Since then, Bardstown Bourbon Co. has publicly responded, denying all allegations and stating they intend to defend themselves in court. Pete Marino remains named in the lawsuit but has stepped down from his leadership role, which the company states is unrelated. We will continue to follow and provide updates as more info...

Send us Fan Mail  What happens when a whiskey content creator pulls up and keeps it all the way real? In this episode, the crew is joined by Isaac from Isack’s Happy Corner, and what starts as a laid-back conversation quickly turns into a deep dive into the whiskey game, both in the glass and behind the scenes. From his journey into whiskey and the meaning behind “Happy Corner,” to navigating bran...

Send us Fan Mail  Rare Character night got real… fast The crew lines up three unique pours, from a complex, aged blend to a fresh single barrel pick and a highly anticipated release and things quickly turn into a full-on debate. What starts as excitement turns into disagreements over flavor, proof, and what actually makes a pour “great.” Along the way, they break down tasting notes, call each othe...

Send us Fan Mail  New season, same energy but this time, the crew is leveling up. From wild “dry January” confessions to being back outside at exclusive tastings and hidden cocktail experiences, the fellas recap a month that clearly didn’t stay dry for long. They tap into high-end NYC mixology, where drinks are curated like art (and priced like it too), and debate whether “fancy juice” can really...

Send us Fan Mail They’re closing out 2025 and stepping into 2026 with pure Steady Pour energy: jokes flying, glasses clinking, and a real reflection on how much the brand leveled up this year. The crew talks about how the podcast and events grew from “this is scary” to “we’re really built for this,” and they highlight the moments that made 2025 feel like a true expansion year. Tony gets put on the...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew rings in the holidays the only way they know how—with whiskey, jokes, and a full-on Secret Santa bottle exchange. 🎄🥃 From unexpected gifts and heavy hitters to playful trash talk and instant temptation to crack bottles on the spot, the vibes are festive and unfiltered. They revisit their go-to holiday pour tradition, debating how certain seasonal releases hit different...

Send us Fan Mail  The fellas sit down with Wendy Peveich, founder and blender of Archer Eland, for a conversation that’s part whiskey tasting, part life masterclass. She breaks down her journey from healthcare to whiskey, why rye deserves more respect, and how “single barrel curation” is more than just picking a good barrel. The crew works through multiple rye expressions that challenge everything...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew is back at the table talking bottles, budgets, FOMO, and how their whiskey-buying habits have evolved since Season 1, when nobody dared spend over $50. From the overwhelming wave of new releases hitting shelves to the psychology of chasing hype, the guys break down what really makes a bottle worth the buy. They get honest about guardrails, dealing with the “whiskey glut,...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew is back at the table with a special guest: Frank, aka Boricua Bourbon Cigar Journey, a man with over 100 whiskey samples, custom labels, and enough honey-finished bottles to turn Winnie the Pooh into a whiskey drinker. 🐝🥃 Together, they dive into a full lineup of honey-finished bourbons and ryes  (Short Barrel, Blue Note, and more) comparing notes, debating textures, a...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew is back at the table with three new pours from Starlight Distillery, and things heat up fast... literally. They kick off with the Mizunara Finish Bourbon, a bold pour that sparks debate over flavor vs. fire, before moving to the Double Oaked, where caramel, brown sugar, and “toasted cookie vibes” smooth things out. Finally, the team uncorks Starlight’s first-ever 10-Year...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew takes A Steady Pour on the road to Lynchburg, Tennessee for an exclusive barrel-picking experience at Jack Daniel’s Distillery with Byron Copeland, the brand’s barrel maturation manager and master taster, and special guest OJ Lima of Taste Select Repeat. From behind-the-scenes access to the charcoal mellowing process to learning about “tylosis” (yep, it’s a thing), the g...

Send us Fan Mail The crew is back with a true 107 wheated blind battle – Weller Antique 107, Bardstown Wheat Origin Series, and Seelbach's Wheated all in the mix, but nobody knows what’s what. A third party set the lineup, so you get real reactions as the guys break down the noses, palates, and finishes and find out which pour really stands out. Along the way, they get honest about bottle hab...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew is back at the table, warming up with “hit ’em with the shoulders” and cracking open a special media sample from Four Roses. We pour up their latest limited edition release and talk through how it hits our palates, where it lands in the Four Roses lineup, and why this brand is tied to our own whiskey journeys. From there, we shift into a real conversation about the Uncle...

Send us Fan Mail  The crew goes back on the road to Louisville for Black Bourbon Run 6 and they brought the mics with them. Joined by the architect of BBR himself, Paul aka Black Bourbon Maverick, this episode dives into the growth of the BBR experience, the strategy behind curating distillery visits and barrel picks, and the importance of building a whiskey community rooted in intention, inclusio...

Send us Fan Mail The crew hit the road for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and brought the mics with them. What started as a travel nightmare turned into a weekend packed with top-tier whiskey, deep convos, unexpected laughs, and unforgettable connections. From pulling up to Blue Run’s pool party straight from the airport to sipping rare pours from Dark Arts, Old Louisville, and Preservation, the te...

Send us Fan Mail  In Season 11, Episode 1 of A Steady Pour , the crew kicks off the season by diving into high-proof HazMat bourbons from Mugen Spirits , featuring Yokai and its sister barrels curated by Kojin Tashiro . From floral gardens to fruit-forward notes, they explore how each barrel delivers unique flavors while balancing proof and approachability. The hosts share their live tasting exper...

Send us Fan Mail  In this second part of the season finale, we dive deeper into the journey of James Saunders, founder of New England Barrel Co. James talks about his pivot from the tech world to whiskey entrepreneurship, revealing how his passion for whiskey led him to start his own company and make a mark in the industry. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of barrel picking, the importance of c...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of A Steady Pour Podcast, the crew heads to the barbershop for an exciting conversation with James Saunders, the founder of New England Barrel Co. James shares the journey of starting his whiskey company, from his early passion for whiskey to making the leap from a successful career in IT to full-time entrepreneurship. He opens up about the challenges of sourcing...