Bourbon and Blondes

After four years away, we’re back! We’re sipping Maker’s Mark Private Select, celebrating Margie Samuels’ pioneering role in bourbon history, and talking about revival - in whiskey, in life, and in Bourbon & Blondes.

Part two of the Jefferson's rye Cognac Finish is the WORD OF THE EPISODE. This word is one of the best yet. Character. What defines you? What traits are biggest in your life? What does character mean for women's empowerment? How does the word of the episode tie into the whiskey the Blondes are drinking today?  Pour up and sit down, this is one hell of an episode. Cheers!

On today's episode with the Blondes they discuss all things Jefferson's Rye Cognac Finish. It is quite the wild ride on taste and history, with lots of anecdotes. We hope you enjoy. Cheers!!

PART TWO of our episode with Laurel from Macanudo Cigars is here!! The Blondes and Laurel chat about the word of the episode, what it means to them - do they take it literally, figuratively, or philosophically? They also cover how you should never be the person in airports listening to music or videos without headphones!! Today's PSA. Also, the blondes and Laurel chat about what it means to stand...

WE ARE BACK. The Blondes took a little break to focus on career moves BUT this episode will NOT disappoint. The Blondes sit down with Laurel from Macanudo Cigars at the gorgeous Lit Cigar Lounge. We talk Cigars, how their processes are similar to those in the whiskey world, we taste through three whiskies and chat about taste profiles of it all. Laurel is a badass, the whiskies deliver. Pull up a...

Part 2 of our episode with Greta and Tina is HERE! The word of the episode, more whiskey, more laughs, and the blondes. Buckle up because this one is wonderful. Strong, beautiful, intelligent women - we discuss ingenuity, self regulation, Jeter, and more. We hope you enjoy cheers!

On today's Episode the blondes sit down with Greta & Tina, two of the most amazing women in Michigan. We talk about failing in life, you know, you have to do it a lot. Life is all about how you react, educating those around you, and allowing women to have the space they need to discover whiskey. Make a Mint Julep and listen, we promise you will love it. Cheers!

Part 2 of the Bardstown Bourbon Company The Prisoner Episode! The long awaited word of the Episode - FREEDOM. What does Freedom mean to you? Drop a review or comment and let us know. Pour a drink and listen along with the blondes as they chat all things Freedom. They start with what Freedom means to them, discuss how it relates to the whiskey, and so much more. Cheers!

Part 1 of the Bardstown Bourbon Company The Prisoner Episode is HERE! We talk tasting notes, the collaboration, the inspiration, both Bardstown Bourbon Company & The Prisoner Wine Company, and all things in between. There is art in everything we discuss between whiskey and the companies. You do NOT want to miss this. Pull up a chair, pour up a whiskey, and enjoy!

Hazel's Part 2! Pull up a seat and listen while the Blondes hang out with the powerhouse of Hazel's. We chat favorite booze, embarrassing stories, charitable work (The Great Decorate!), competition, and being women in the industry. Cheers!

Hazel's Part 1! The Blondes are joined by Emmele & Beth from Hazel's, a restaurant in downtown Birmingham, Michigan for this two part episode! We talk how we met, failure is not an option, fear being a motivator and whiskey. Good food, drink, and service are what it's all about for this dynamic duo. Make a Maker's Mark Old Fashioned and join us while we chat women in business. Cheers!

Blood Oath: Part Two!! Blood Oath, word of the episode, two blondes talking life. Could it be any better? Pull up a chair, pour whatever is left of your Blood Oath Pact 6 or 7, and enjoy the word of the episode. Cheers!

Blood Oath: Part 1! One of our favorite tastings yet! Grab your headphones and enjoy while the Blondes sip on Blood Oath Pact 6 and Blood Oath Pact 7. Since 2015 Blood Oath has had annual releases, and none of them are similar. We taste through Pact 6 and Pact 7 and discuss what Blood Oath is and why it is such a unique brand. Not to give away all the tea in advance but we big love both of these e...

Trouble Bar, Part 2! Welcome to Part II of our Trouble Bar Louisville Episode! We continue our epic flight with Nicole & Kaitlyn - and it does not disappoint. Naturally we also toss in our word of the episode, to no surprise, it is TROUBLE. Reminder: clear is kind, always be kind and honest. Grab a pour, pull up a seat, and settle in to enjoy the rest of this amazing interview. Cheers!

Trouble Bar, Part 1! Hold on to your cocktail, this is going to be one heck of a double part episode. Bourbon & Blondes sit down with the power house female duo that is Trouble Bar Lou. Nicole & Kaitlyn set us up with a female forward flight. Join us as we sip through the flight, learn about amazing women doing epic things in the spirits industry, and learn so much about the journey that T...

This is part II of the Ezra Brooks Episode. It is our word of the episode, that honest conversation, that laughter while we sip on great bourbon, and a little self discovery. Hang out with the blondes while you sip Ezra Brooks and EVOLVE. 

Kicking off Season 3 with our new split episode format!! Part 1 is that tasting and bourbon history only - part 2 is the word of the episode, the blondes tea, life stories. The Blondes sit down and review Ezra Brooks 99, a 2021 release. We chat history of the brand, and the long list of owners, the tasting notes, and much more. Pour a sip and enjoy, cheers! 

The Blondes hang out with Head Distiller Kate Douglas from Old Elk Distillery. We chat about Fast & Slow Cuts, mouthfeel, travel, BOUNDARIES, life insurance and more about Old Elk. This is Part II of two parts, pour some Old Elk and enjoy!

The Blondes hang out with Head Distiller Kate Douglas from Old Elk Distillery. We chat about Old Elk, Kate, Fast and Slow Cuts, women having mens jobs (joke!), and what it means to be a distiller in a start up distillery. This is Part I of two parts, pour some Old Elk and enjoy!

You guys are in for a treat! This lengthy, yet captivating, episode is one of our favorites. We sit down with the amazing Alex Castle from Old Dominick! She is a Master Distiller, TEDx speaker, Kentucky native, Memphis enthusiast, and a FEARLESS experimenter. Pour one up and listen while we discuss Old Dominick's Memphis Toddy and Huling Station Straight Bourbon! Cheers!

Hold on to your glencairns, this two parter is packed with laughs, knowledge, and history. Hang out with the Blondes while they sip on The Mattie Gladden Bourbon and catch up with their two favorite people from Spirits of French Lick: Jolee and Alan. This dynamic duo is a whole riot. Learn about Mattie Gladden, why she is a high rye, help us make fun of Alan in overalls. Pour it up, sit back, and...

Hold on to your glencairns, this two parter is packed with laughs, knowledge, and history. Hang out with the Blondes while they sip on The Mattie Gladden Bourbon and catch up with their two favorite people from Spirits of French Lick: Jolee and Alan. This dynamic duo is a whole riot. Learn about Mattie Gladden, why she is a high rye, help us make fun of Alan in overalls. Pour it up, sit back, and...

Part 2 - the BIG REVEAL. Lori catches us up on what is coming next for Country Smooth, what success vs failure means to her, how to quiet the world and make a big decision, and we chat about the different things Country Smooth is doing in the community. Listen in, pour a drink, and enjoy our discussion on Passion, Partnership and Persistence. Cheers!

The blondes sit with Lori Carcich and talk whiskey, being a woman in business, and what Country Smooth stands for. Lori is an amazing woman, she started her own consulting firm while raising three kids. She start Country Smooth a few years ago, listen to her why, her how, and her three favorite words: Passion, Partnership, and Persistence. Part 2 coming tomorrow with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Drunk Quarantine, Blitzed with Blondes. Pure chaos, for a long time. Enjoy!