Bourbon Barrel Talk

Josh and Scott discuss three tours and experiences we did. In this episode, we discussed the Evan Williams Experience, Michter's Distillery Tour and Frazier Arms and Bourbon Museum. We cover the things we liked about each and pick which was our favorite.

Ryan Chesser, Jess and Scott sat down with Mark and Sherri Carter to discuss their new location recent and upcoming releases. We discussed their new showroom and bottling facility as well. We cover Sherri's new book Daily Decadence and had a surprise drop in from Pat Heist with Wilderness Trail. Much fun was had, turn down the volume, the more we drank, the louder it gets!!!

Matt, Travis and Scott discuss our favorites, a few misses and biggest surprises of the year 2021. Matt breaks the rules as usual and pick a few from 2019 and 2020, and calls it the Covid year...

Nick, The Legend and Scott review a Knob Creek and Bulleit Single Barrel Store Pick. Like last year, most of December will be quick hitters, so you can spend time enjoying your Family. We hope you enjoy your Holiday and this years special promotion. 

For our last episode of the 8 Crazy Nights of Rye Series, we dive in to the most prominent MGP 95/5 Rye. This Four Gate Ruby Rye Springs is a sourced MGP Rye, finished is a Ruby Port Barrel, and again in a Rum Cask. No rye discussion is complete without MGP. 

Nick, Travis and Scott discuss another solid everyday shelfer in the continuation of the 8 Crazy Nights of Rye. Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye is one of the easiest to find solid higher proof ryes. It's good neat, on the rocks or makes a kick ass cocktail. 

As we continue the 8 Crazy Nights of Rye series, Wilderness Trail Single Barrel Rye, brings another dynamic to this series. This one is from one of our favorite newer distilleries and made by two of the best dudes in bourbon Shane and Pat. 

As we continue the series 8 Crazy Night's of Rye; the fellas review and discuss EH Taylor Straight Rye. We all had similar opinions on this one, we hope you enjoy our perspective and candor. 

The fellas continue the series 8 Crazy Nights of Rye with Michter's 10 Rye. Michter's does some of our favorite bourbon and rye expressions, but no list of ryes is complete without a Michter's 10 Rye. 

This Holiday seasons special is the 8 Crazy Nights of Rye. Brent, Nick and Scott love and discuss WT Rare Breed Rye, some cool facts Nick brings up and much more. 

This Holiday seasons special is the 8 Crazy Nights of Rye. Scott, Brent and Nick discuss and review Starlight's Single Barrel Rye. We also discuss what makes them unique and special as a distillery!

This Holiday seasons special is the 8 Crazy Nights of Rye. We are kicking off this special with one of my personal favorites, Old Forester Barrel Strength Rye. Travis Hill and Brent Colangelo walk through this rye expression. 

Nick, The Legend and Scott review a Jefferson's Reserve store pick, while discussing the best gifts to get the bourbon lover in your life. Gifts range from $15-$800, so we have it all covered. 

Barbara Brock picks 5 unique ryes for Nick, The Legend and Scott to taste. The ryes reviewed Blue Run, Willett Blackened, Starlight Apple Brandy, Starlight Cognac and Bear Wallow Liars Bench. 

Matt, Josh and Scott sit down with the owner and Head Distiller Wally Dant of Log Still Distillery and Proprietor of Dant Crossing. We discuss everything from their spirits, family tradition, amphitheater, special lodging and much more. Make sure you take the trip out their to see all the awesome things they have going.

The Legend SJS, Nick and Barbara Brock discuss/review all 4 BBT Starlight Single Barrels and the upcoming release season. 

Nick, The Legend and Scott answer some dm and email questions from you the listeners. Hopefully we answered yours, if not hit us up and we'll get you on the next time. 

Nick, Matt and Scott visit Bardstown Bourbon Company and spend time with Head Distiller, Nick Smith and VP of Product Development, Danny Callaway. We cover everything from their collaboration series to the state of the art facility they use. Danny even gives a few upcoming secrets that they are planning.  

Nick, The Legend SJS and Scott discuss the Rabbit Hole Founders Series. The Boxergrail, Raceking and Mizunara Cask, they are all three good in their own way, but one bottle steals the show.  

Nick, The Legend SJS and Scott discuss and review three tasty dusties. 1975 Jim Beam, 1993ish Pre-fire Heaven Hill Private Cellar and 1991 Old Forester BiB. All three delicious in their own right. if you find a clear dusty, pick it up!

Turner takes us for a ride on the rum train. Scott and Travis discuss with Turner why aged rum is a small leap from great bourbon. Turner also drops a history lesson on the Wathen Family, distilled bourbon in KY and how transparency drives brand loyalty. 

Old Fo Fanboy and Scott discuss and compare Old Forester 117 Series Angels Share and Warehouse K. Both phenomenal pours, but our favorite was unanimous. 

Josh and Scott discuss the Maker 13 Event and Starlight VDN Bourbon that was selected for it. We also gave out another custom recipe from Sarah our favorite alchemist. 

Nick and Scott discuss and review 3 Four Gate expressions in Nick's Picks 4, Four Gate. We review The Kelvin Collaboration Batch 1, Batch 6, and Batch 12. Batch 1 is bourbon finished in a Sherry cask, then finished in rum; Batch 6 is finished in Cognac, then finished in rum; Batch 12 is finished in PX Sherry, then finished in rum. 

Nick and Scott dive into three unique pours for the third installment of Nick's Picks. We reviewed the Copper & Kings, Phifer Pavitt, and Goodwood Honey Ale. All were part of what I would call their collab series.