Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast

We're finally back with another great episode! Author & historian Robert O'Neill joins us for a closer look at a previously discussed topic: the cavalry battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville in the Gettysburg Campaign. As we unpack our topic, we sip some Old Raleigh Whiskey Society Batch 15 Bourbon. Pour yourself a glass, sit back, and enjoy!

We're joined once more by author and historian, Professor Jonathan Noyalas for an exciting discussion on the life of Union General Philip Sheridan and his service throughout the American Civil War and beyond. As we get into our topic, we fill our glasses with a pour of Fighting Cock Bourbon Whiskey.

Have you missed our "distillery only" episodes? You're in luck! In Episode 47, we traveled to Black Draft Distillery in Martinsburg, West Virginia to sit down with founder Glen Price to talk about the Distillery, their whiskey, and how it came to be.

The conclusion to "the greatest story you've never heard" is here! Once more we're joined by Dr. Richard Quest to tell the incredible story of Lieutenant Benjamin Loring as we sip some Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye whiskey.

Are you ready for the greatest story you've never heard? Tune into Episode 45 as we're joined by Dr. Richard Quest for the unbelievable true story of Lieutenant Benjamin Loring. From ironclad battles, to POW jailbreaks, to aiding President Lincoln in his final moments, Benjamin Loring did it all and lived to tell the tale. As we dive into this movie-worthy topic, we sip some FEW Bottled-in...

Join us for Episode 44 as we sit & sip with guest Pete Dalton for a conversation about the Goldsborough brothers over a pour of Southern Star Standard High Rye Bourbon!

We're joined by recurring guest, Jim Goecker, for the story of Judson Kilpatrick's Raid on Richmond. As we sit & sip, we've got our glasses full with a pour of Old Weller Antique 107 from Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Sit & sip with us as we enjoy a pour of Woodford Reserve Double Oak with Steve Chesley as he talks about Colonel James Mulligan and his death at the 2nd Battle of Kernstown.

We're back from an extended hiatus with an exciting new episode of Battlefields & Bourbon! In this episode we share a glass of Smoke Wagon Desert Colt with our guest Peter Dalton as he breaks down a lesser known topic of the American Civil War- Canadian involvement and Medal of Honor recipients from way up North.

Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we jump into the Battle of Brice's Crossroads with Graham Osborne, President of the Brice's Crossroads Foundation. As we do so, we have our glasses filled with James Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon.

Join us for a special holiday episode with Will Eichler of Civil War Digital Digest as we sip some Jeptha Creed products and talk about Christmas during the Civil War!

Sit & sip with us and guest Jarred Marlowe as we discuss the "Battle" of Rio Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia. To pair with our topic, we've got J. Bumgardner's Virginia Bourbon from Ragged Branch Distillery.

Sit & sip with us as we open a bottle of Penelope Architect Bourbon for a discussion on the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi. We're joined once more by Mike Gionfriddo of Friddo History to guide us through the action!

Join us for a discussion on the life and legacy of Union General George Crook with friend and historian, Phil Spaugy! As we get into our topic, we share a pour of Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Reserve Bourbon. Cheers!

We're joined by Jarred Marlowe of the Blue & Gray Education Society for a discussion on the role of Danville and Martinsville, VA as they pertain to the final days of the American Civil War. As we break down this topic, we sip some Virginia Rye Whiskey from J.H. BARDS in Blacksburg, VA.

Dive into the Battle of Tom's Brook with us and guest Jim Goecker over a pour of Filibuster Triple Cask Cider Finished Bourbon!

Join us for our SECOND filmed episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we discuss the story of Rebecca Wright, Thomas Laws, and their influence on the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. To help us break down the topic, we're joined by historian, filmmaker, and friend of the Podcast- Will Eichler! As we get into this story, we sip some Clyde May's Single Barrel Rye Whiskey! Join us for a classic stor...

Sit & sip with us as we discuss the Third Battle of Winchester with author and historian Scott Patchan over a pour of Southern Star Paragon Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon courtesy of Southern Distilling Co. in Statesville, North Carolina! Episode 32 comes to you just before the 160th Anniversary of this historic engagement.

Join us for another exciting episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we dive into the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky with a glass of Old Fitzgerald 10 Year! As we sip on this Spring 2023 release from Heaven Hill Distillery, we’re joined by recurring guest Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels and first-time guest Jarred Marlowe of The Blue & Gray Education Society!

We're excited to bring you our first filmed episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we discuss the life of George T. Stagg over a pour of Stagg Bourbon Batch 22A! In this episode, we discuss Stagg's service in the Union Army as well as his rise to fame in the whiskey industry. Episode 30 is truly the perfect combination of Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for a pour of Castle & Key Single Barrel Bourbon as we discuss the July 1864 Battle of Cool Spring! (Fittingly known as CASTLEman's Ferry) We're joined by Professor Jonathan Noyalas of Shenandoah University to guide us through this often overlooked engagement. Grab a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for a walk down memory lane as we sip some Weller 12 and reminisce on the past year of the Podcast! In this special episode, we highlight everything from our listeners to distilleries and fun facts about past episodes as well as exciting things to come. Pour yourself a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

We're back with another episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we sit & sip on some Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel from Heaven Hill Distillery! To pair with our whiskey, we discuss the July 2, 1861 Battle of Hokes Run, VA (now WV). This small, lesser known engagement features numerous notable names who would later rise to fame during the War. Ironically, this episode lasts longer than the B...

We're headed way up North in Episode 26 as we discuss the St. Albans Raid in Vermont! Haven't heard of it? That's probably because it occurred on the same day as the Battle of Cedar Creek! As we dive into this topic with Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels, we sip on some Smuggler's Notch Maple Infused Bourbon & Rye Whiskey from Smuggler's Notch Distillery in Jeff...

Sit & sip with us as we discuss Co. A of the 11th Mississippi Infantry over a glass of Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey with first time guest, Mike Gionfriddo. In Episode 25, Mike breaks down how the regiment came to be as well as the many notable engagements they were involved in. All of this, plus a deep dive into Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky! Pour a glass and lets talk Ba...