Bourbon Matters

The guys talk about some of the bad decisions they've made during their whiskey collecting journeys

The guys challenge each other to build $100, $300, and $500 shopping carts to see who can put the best combination of bottles together

The guys discuss the unwarranted stigmas around Tennessee whiskey, and why it's actually good

The guys bring some of the latest whiskey news in 2025

The guys record on site at OAK at the Glen to try their two Ry3 single barrels while talking about blending at Ry3 with Master Blender Matt Witzig and discussed owning a whiskey-focused restaraunt with OAK's founder Rich

The guys are joined again by Matt Lewis, founder of the Lake County Whiskey Club

The guys talk to Joe Henry, master blender of J. Henry & Sons in Wisconsin

The guys talk with Josh, one of the founders of Single Cask Nation, about how he started the brand, what they look for in picking a barrel, and what it's like being an independent bottler

The guys talk about dry January, general trends in alcohol consumption and the newly released Surgeon General's Warning

The guys discuss what their top wishes are for whiskey in 2025

Jake, Dan, and Gold Eagle Jake wrap up the year by presenting their favorite bottles that they tried this year and commenting on the Whiskey Advocate Top 10 Whiskey List

The guys discuss Dan's favorite topic, Rye, and why the category deserves a second chance from bourbon fans

The guys discuss celebrity brands, how they've risen to prominence, and which ones are worth trying

The guys are joined by Matt and Garry to thoroughly discuss all 7 bottles in the coveted Bardstown Collection, a set of bottles released by distilleries in the area for various charitable causes.

The guys discuss some of the recent acquisitions of brands and distilleries, and what the pros and cons to this growing trend are

Phenomenal Spirits CEO Karthik joins the guys to discuss the Ry3 and Izalco labels

The guys discuss twist top bottles and why there is a stigma about them

The guys talk about the newest Gold Eagle barrel pick from Whiskey Acres, Barrel 1250, which uses a new mash bill and new yeast strain to produce a totally new flavor profile from the distillery

The guys talk about "dusties" and why they are highly regarded as better than their contemporary counterparts

The guys talk about what the proposed tariffs on foreign goods could mean for the whiskey market here in the U.S. and around the world

Gold Eagle Jake flies solo this episode as he records with some guests from Bhakta in Poultney, Vermont. The group discusses creating their own blends of the 1928 rye and the Bhakta campus

The guys address some common whiskey myths and discuss how they are or are not true

In this episode of Bourbon Matters, the guys discuss their recent experiences with bourbon, including Jake's trip to Kentucky for barrel picks, tastings at various distilleries, and insights into new whiskey releases. They explore the nuances of different bourbons, including the impact of aging and proof, and share their thoughts on American single malts. The conversation also touches on upcom...

The guys continue their discussion around Liquor Store ownership and answer some listener questions

The guys talk to Gold Eagle Jake about how a liquor store operates, and what the ups and downs are of running the business