Bourbon Barrel Talk

Scott and Matt sit down with Zach Zimlich owner of ZAK Cooperage and discuss the barrel making process. What wood is used, how its seasoned, the process and sustainability of the industry. We Also talk with Jessica Ann (Bourboninsider) about the used barrel market, and her expertise from H&A Barrel Management. 

Scott with special guesy Chad Huffman from Bourbon Boyz sits down with Amine at Old Louisville about how he got started in the business and his releases and favorite pours. 

The Liquid Assets crew stops by and helps us review the Bardstown Bourbon Discovery 6 and Copper & Kings newest Bourbon Finished in Brandy. 

The crew finishes the 8 Crazy Nights with the Airing of the Grievances, while reviewing the most recent release 117 Old Forester Finished in Scotch. 

On episode 7 of the 8 Crazy nights the crew discusses gifts for the Bourbon Lover in your life, while we taste and reviews Old Louisville and Heavens Door Single Barrel Picks.

The crew reviews Huber's Pops Double Barrel Reserve, Robert Mondavi and The Federalist Barrel Aged Wines while discussing our favorite pours of this year.  

The Fellas try and review the 2023 fall release of Elijah Craig Barrel Strength Bourbon. These bottles get released 3 times a year and this is the review of this Septembers release. 

In this our 5th episode of the 8 Crazy Nights, we review a set of bourbon adjacent rums. Bumbu, Papa's Pillar, and Privateer International. These were all very different, but only one was similar to a bourbon the others closer to spiced rum. What is your favorite rum?

The crew sits down and discusses three different creams (Barton Chocolate Bourbon Ball, Buffalo Trace, and Cow Pie from Dancing Goat) that are our favorites. We talked about the best ways to enjoy then, in root beer, coffee, over ice cream or neat. 

In this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews Four of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. 2023 Standard BCS bottle, 2023 Backyard Stout, 2022 Sir Isaacs, and the 2023 Bananas Foster. Let us know your favorite from the past couple of years. Message us on Facebook or Instagram. 

The crew reviews and discusses the most recent Down Home release their wheated bourbon finished in Armagnac casks. This LBC pick was released this fall. Robert continues his brands legacy for high quality releases and finished products. 

In this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews two of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. We discussed the most popular of the series, last years Caramella Larceny Finished Wheat beer and the Old Fitz BarleyWine.  

In this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews three of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. Knob Creek, Eagle Rare and Angels Envy. These three pours did not disappoint, and brought as much Tom Foolery as last years episodes did. 

Scott and Matt sit down with Sam at Bluegrass Distillers at the brand new visitor center on the Historic Elkwood Farm in Midway, KY. We discussed their brands, Contract distilling and what makes Blue corn unique in bourbon. Check them out at the visitor center the next time you’re in the area. 

The crew celebrates the 4 yr anniversary of the show with a visit to Old Forester. We get to speak with Tyler Mirt about what's new at Old Forester along with all the shenanigans that have occurred over the last 12 months. 

The crew reviews the WhistlePig Piggyback 6yr Rye and compares it to neat, proofed down and in a cocktail. Sarah made her take on an Old Fashioned, with a twist. 

Scott, AFC, Kofi and Johnny Tsunami, review this small batch release from Garrison Brothers. We hit most of the notes and was shocked to discover the Mashbill near the end of the episode. 

The crew sits down and reviews two Nikka Japanese Whiskeys. The Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, both 90 proof whiskey with very unique flavor profiles. One is much more bourbonesque than the other, but both bring very sweet approachable flavors. 

Scott and the crew review the latest release from Barrell Bourbon, the Foundation number 5. This small batch release is comprised of four unique bourbons to bring forward a unique blend. Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee bourbons all provide a different profile that makes this a unique small batch bourbon.

Scott and the crew compares year 1 to year 2 of Starlight's Blood Moon Bloody Butcher Bourbon release. These are definitely different from any other offerings they have done in the past.  

Scott takes a spin at a fall/winter cocktail. The Apple Pie Old Fashioned is a fresh take on the classic. We made ours with 1.5 ounces Apple Cider, 1 ounce homemade apple syrup and 2 ounces of rye and 2 dashes of angostura bitters. Homemade syrup recipe 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, two dashes of cinnamon,  bring to boil, simmer for 5-10 minutes, bring back to quick boil, add a 1 teaspoon...

Scott and the crew reviews a bottle your own from Old Louisville Whiskey Company. Jon brings in a bottle he picked up through the bottle your own experience. This pour was a 51/49 bourbon. 51% corn, 49% malted barley. Check out Amine and his team at Old Louisville for an unique experience. 

Scott and the crew review the most recent Makers BEP release. We go through the tasting notes, our opinions and look for a fruity note that seemed to escape us. 

Scott, Toby and Carl review and discuss this awesome bottle and talk about what other Old Carter bottles we enjoy and things the Carters do that make OC unique!

The crew sits down and reviews Garrison Brothers 2023 Cowboy Bourbon release. This years release is the first Hazmat and really brings the flavor. We hope you enjoy our tasting notes and conversation. These bottles will run approximately $250 and each one is supposed to be hand signed by Donnis Todd Master Distiller and comes in a collectors case.