Bourbon Podcast

Born in Tennessee and raised in Kentucky, geography alone may have been telling Marianne Eaves that her destiny was to be a whiskey maker. However, it was courage to buck tradition, her creative engineering mind and a voracious appetite for learning that actualized her place in history as Kentucky’s First Female Bourbon Master Distiller since Prohibition. Listen to another great episode with anoth...

Graham McTavish is a Scottish television and film actor, best known for his roles as Dougal Mackenzie in the popular TV series "Outlander" (2014-16), as Dwalin in the "The Hobbit" trilogy for Peter Jackson (2012-14) as well as the Saint of Killers in AMC's series "Preacher", based on Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's cult comic book series (2016 onwards). He also...

Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas, joins the guys and gave some very interesting insight on how he went from the Vice President of Marketing for a software company in Austin, Texas to crafting a bourbon brand. This is a must listen!

The guys have another awesome and unique proof positive for you this week! Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B522 comes in at 123.8 proof making it one of the higher proof releases to date. It highlights a delicious combination of cinnamon and brown sugar, with accents of graham cracker, black cherry. Those who appreciate a cinnamon focus and a bit more heat and intensity will appreciate it most, and tho...

This week's proof positive is a fantastic bottle from Elijah Craig, Batch C922. The last and also the highest proof in the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 2022 series, Batch C922 tends to find a more middle ground between the earlier releases. The year kicked off with Batch A122 which delivered more of an earthy pour and was followed by Batch B522 which delivered a bit more of a spicy pour. Batch C9...

For the first time in show history, the guys have a repeat guest! David Coors of Golden Brewing Company and Molson-Coors joins the show to give the guys a glimpse into a couple of very different but tasty Colorado style bourbons.

The boys are back from a little vacation, and they got another good one for you! Stagg 22A and 22B. Joe brings his facts as usual along with the history of both products and the guys will pick which one, they like best! Please subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Podcast. Also, let us know how we are doing by leaving a review!

This week on Proof Positive with the guys, it's a little different. It is a barrel pick of different select batches of Knob Creek Bourbon. Listen in to see what the guys think of each batch and what exactly they think is the pick! Please take the time to review the podcast on all platforms you are listening to the podcast and follow our podcast on all major social media platforms.

The guys have another delicious, extraordinary, tasteful...ok we get it.. Proof Positive. Listen to the guys breakdown their review from Russell's Reserve. Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon was first released in 2021 as a limited one time product. With a low bottle count, the release quickly sold out with Wild Turkey fans demanding more. The company obliged, and announced a second release...

The guys have another wonderful edition of Proof Positive with the 18th release in the Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Barrel Entry. Each annual release focuses on a completely unique aspect from the one that came before it. Press release:  “This 2022 Master’s Collection was made with newly-distilled whiskey that went into the barrel at 100 proof. The barrel entry proof of ‘new make’ play...

The guys take a trip to Louisville, KY to the Old Forester Distillery to speak with Master Taster Melissa Rift. A Louisville native, Melissa began her career as a tour guide in the whiskey industry, educating consumers about America’s Native Spirit. She held leadership positions at distilleries in Kentucky and managed single-barrel programs before joining Old Forester in November 2022. Melissa aut...

The guys are trying something different this week. Bourbon guys are diving into what most would say after tasting this one, the Scotch world with this different blend of flavors. Listen to what Ben, Joe, and Kyle have to say on this week's Proof Positive Review! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple and Spotify and leave the guys some reviews!

At the height of the pandemic, an idea was born from Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky: source the rarest and most unique barrels of American whiskey, turning each barrel into a limited and collectible bottle edition to be hunted and shared by whiskey lovers worldwide. The Rare Character base offering started with single barrels curated and secured by Co-Founder Pablo Moix, designated by the origin...

The boys are reviewing a very rare bourbon on this edition of Proof Postive. King of Kentucky's fifth annual edition continues the trend of an ever-increasing bottle count compared to past years. The 43 barrels resulted in 3,500 bottles being released, which is the highest bottle count to date for the brand. In addition to the 15 year bottling, an ultra limited 18 year bottling will also be av...

The guys are back with an interesting Proof Positive this week! This whiskey has an interesting tale along with the distillery located in Bozeman, Montana. During the 1800’s, many ventured West in search of a new frontier. Exploring unchartered lands, they learned to survive by hook and crook. Hunting, trapping, and learning to farm in harsh, dry conditions. Finding fertile valleys to settle. Whis...

The guys try the 6-year bourbon along with the 4-year Rye from Pinhook while they speak with Alice Peterson who is the CEO of Pinhook, and leads the team’s strategy and operations.  Her twenty-plus years of business experience spans multiple industries and includes roles with organizations such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and American Express.   She also spent seven years with the Bo...

Kentucky Owl Mardi Gras XO Rum Cask Limited Edition starts as Kentucky Owl’s 11 year old rye whiskey, which was then finished in 38 freshly emptied Bayou Mardi Gras XO Rum casks. According to the press release, the whiskey was finished for over a year, entering the rum barrels in March and aging through two summers. Is it worth 500 a bottle? Listen to see if the guys think so in the latest Proof P...

This is the newest release in their Reserve Series line for Spring 2023. Requiring careful aging and thoughtful blending, and this 8-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey embodies the power of both. After aging their rye in new charred American white oak barrels for at least 8 years, their distillers crafted this complex rye with notes of dried cherries, clove, and smoked vanilla on the nose. A perfect ba...

The guys sit down with a nice bottle of The Phoenix Blend and talk to 2XO master whiskey blender Dixon Dedman. Known for reviving Kentucky Owl, which is now owned by Stoli, The Phoenix Blend is Dedman’s re-entry into the bourbon world after he left from Kentucky Owl, a brand founded in 1879 by his great-great-grandfather, Charles Mortimer Dedman. Dixon Dedman relaunched Kentucky Owl in 2014, and t...

The guys try this extremely different type of Proof Positive. About the bourbon based off the company site: A complex, welcoming bouquet of blackberry and black cherry blended with aromas of rich honey, vanilla, and baking spices. Hints of the original premium grape blend take the lead on the palate with a touch of sweetness, turning to a ringing, balanced finished. Listen to our take and review o...

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is an annual release from Old Forester celebrating its founder, George Garvin Brown. Birthday Bourbon is released every year on September 2nd in honor of George Garvin Brown’s birthday. The 2022 release of Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 96 proof, has an 11 Year age statement. This small batch bourbon was hand selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris for its unique ch...

A truly special whiskey is the culmination of a few key characteristics: Experience. Teamwork. Quality in every step. And last but not least, passion.  At Old Carter Whiskey Co, it’s their promise to ensure you can taste our expertise and inspiration with every unique release, and in every sip. Old Carter is the passion project of “flavor chaser” partners Mark Carter and Sherri Carter, whose...

The guy's got another great rendition of proof positive with a wonderful bottle of brown water. The third release in the Old Forester 117 Series sees the company taking the standard 1910 Old Fine Whiskey and aging it for an extra 18 months in a secondary barrel. This extra aging affords the bourbon its name “Extra Old.” According to Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan, “This release in The 117...

The guys are joined by special guest Freddie Johnson at an event hosted by the Bourbon Podcast to raise money for bulletproof vests for police K-9's. Here's some background on Freddie Johnson and what he means in the world of bourbon: Freddie Johnson is a third generation employee at Buffalo Trace Distillery and serves as its Distillery VIP Visitor Lead.  Born in Paris, KY (Bourbon County), h...

On this edition of proof positive, Ben and Joe take Elijah Craig Single Barrel Proof Private Barrels number 54 for a test run. The regular releases of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon are small batches and bear a 12-year age statement. The Private Barrels tend to be a bit younger anywhere from 8 years old and up, with most probably in the 9-10 yr range. Enjoy because we certainly did!