Bourbon Barrel Talk

Brian, Jason and Scott discuss two recent charity barrel picks. They were selected by Brian and Scott for their favorite charities. Scott's was a Woodford Double Oak for his local education foundation. While Brian chose a Pursuit Spirits Double Oak for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, Louisville chapter.

The crew reviews and discusses the Jack Daniel's Coy Hill 2024 and Distillery Releases Twice Barrel Rye and Oroloso Sherry. These bottles were picked up while we were at JD earlier interviewing Chris or sent to us by their marketing team to review. 

Brian and Scott sit down with Turner and Jordan and discuss the next chapter of Rolling Fork. From rum, to French Brandy’s Wayward Cask (Armagnac and Calvados) to Bourbon De Luxe. I learned so much from this one, I know you will too. 

This episode, the crew discusses a few bangers that Grant brought over for us to try. The Old Zach Wild Buffalo's are a rumored amalgamation of Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace. Listen to the story and judge for yourself what makes sense to you. 

The fellas discuss and review High West's BouRye, The Noble Share and Midwinter’s Night Dram Act 12 Scene 1. This Mailbag episode, gave us the opportunity to discuss High West's 3 most recent releases. Not being a tequila guy, The Noble Share really hits all the spots. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Thief of Time, and Goose Islands 2024 Macaroon Stout and 2021 Cocoa and Coconut. 

The crew sits down and releases the newest release from Borchetta Bourbon. This award-winning bourbon is unique red, white, and blue varietal heirloom corns, locally grown within 5 miles the distillery and milled on a restored 1950's stone mill. You can visit them just outside of Nashville, TN. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Butchertown's Elements of Time, and Goose Islands 2021 Old Foresters 150th, 2021 Blanton's, and 2024 Bardstown Bourbon's. 

The fellas sit down and discuss Wes Hendersons newest brain child True Story with their Brand Advocate Brian Gelfo. We taste and discuss the bourbon which is finished in moscatel casks. Then the rye which is finished in amburana and two types of sherry. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Denny-Lou, Sticky Fingers, and Goose Island 2022 Proprietor. 

The crew reviews a single malt whiskey from Bulliet Bourbon. Although, I'm not a fan of Malt Whiskey in general, this was a pleasant surprise. This also had one of the most unique flavors, I've had in a while.

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries and Sierra Nevada. This episode we discuss Goose Island's 2019 Wheatwine Ale, 2020 Tea and Honey, Vanilla Rye Stout and Sierra Nevada Ginger Bigfoot. 

The crew reviews the Jefferson's Ocean Rye Voyage 26. It is a double barrel rye whiskey, coming in at 96 proof. The was an unexpected pour with flavors you don't typically get from a rye. 

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss the 2024 Bourbon County Stout, and Atrium's Barrel Aged Beans and Barrel Aged Honest Thief. 

Brian, Nick and Scott sit down with Brian Gelfo Founder of Brothers of the Leaf, National Brand Advocate for Saga Spirits. Brian gives us his story and path down his bourbon journey from Jack Daniels, to Maker’s collector to aficionado and working in the industry. 

Scott, Dj Jazzy Jasnoff and crew review the newest release from Ky Owl, The Maighstir. This unique offering is suppose to retail around $150, is a blend of multiple years. 

Today the crew reviews two new offerings from Filmland Spirits,  Quadraforce and Town at The End of Tomorrow. These are unique and different offerings than Filmland's first three pours. The Quadraforce is a blend of 4 mashbills from four different states. While Town is a 9 yr Kentucky bourbon. 

Scott, Nick and Brian sat down with Matt Gandolfo, Master Taster of Pernod Ricard. We discuss his bourbon journey from Jim Beam, Rabbit Hole and Pernod Ricard. We also taste through a few of their products like Jefferson Tropics and Rabbit Hole Starlino. 

The crew reviews the Maker's Mark 2024 Heart Release. Reminiscent of the Cellars Age and more recent dusty Maker's, this one bring a more spicy flavor profile than your usual Maker's bottle. 

Scott and Brian sit down with Brian Downing Owner and Operator of the Silver Dollar and dive deep on the change of ownership, good whiskey and their upcoming first barrel release that is a Russell's Reserve. To learn more about them, you can find the Silver Dollar at www.whiskeybythedrink.com

The crew reviews Bear Fight Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels by Next Century Spirits. This one is a Ky Straight Bourbon Finished in Reposado barrels. 

The crew reviews the Bhakta 2012 Single Malt Indian Whiskey. It was finished in Armagnac cask and brings a different flavor profile to the team than anything else we have tried. We look forward to hopefully trying their other rye or bourbon releases. 

The crew sat down for Veteran’s Day weekend and discussed Four Branches Bourbon w/ two of the founders Harold Underdown, U.S. Navy and RJ Casey, U.S. Army. We talked about how the brand came to exist along with some fun stories along the way. Learn more about Four Branches at www.fourbranches.com . 

The crew reviews the newest release from Lyons Brown's Altamar label. They have released the Judge, Four Square and now High N' Wicked. These bottles are both a little over 5 years old, but each brings a special quality. 

Scott, Nick and Barbara sits down and talks with Claire Marin, Head Distiller of Catskill Provisions Distillery, Pollinator Spirits. We discuss her journey from marketing to beekeeping to head distiller. We also tasted through their spirits and discuss what they are like.