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Rare Bourbon Tasting: The Angel’s Envy Bourbon Whiskey finished in Madeira Casks may be one of the rarest of their releases yet. Bourbon expert Tom Fischer tastes it live with Angel's Envy Co-Founder and CIO Wes Henderson as he joins us likve for a Bourbon review from the Angel's Envy Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky.  Also, find us at YouTube.com/BourbonBlog Thirsty? We host whiskey tastin...

BourbonBlog.com invites pro wrestlers Andrew Anderson and Kevin Sullivan to join Indiana's Spirits of French Lick distillery in a tasting throwdown! Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and the gang talk SWE Fury , wrestling, review Bourbons, and tease forward to wrestling appearances while doing a live tasting of the Lee W. Sinclair Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey and The Mattie Gladden Straight Bourbon Whiskey...

Wrestling Legend Sonny Onoo talks with host Matty Rock and Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer about his new TV project called "The Real Karate Kid." This reality show in the works hopes that this forthcoming show will draw interest from the popularity of Cobra Kai and the classic Karate Kid movies continue with Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove.  Sonny also talks about his adventu...

How does California Rye Whiskey taste? Listen as Henebery Spirits Distillery of Vista California joins whiskey expert Tom Fischer to taste and review the Carolina Reaper Whiskey, Henebery Rye Whiskey, AND the new Old Fashioned Henebery, Chai Rai, Salted Caramel Henerbery Rye whiskeys.    David Lizarraga and Jessee Fanning are some of our favorite craft distillers and their California cra...

Golden Moon Distillery proprietors Stephen Gould and Karen Hankins Knight talk about winning spirits at their Colorado craft distillery in Golden Colorado with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer.  Steve and Karen join us live from Golden Moon Speak, their speakeasy which features only their products.   They talk about some of their award-winning popular spirits and Bourbon whiskeys includin...

Operation Cigars For Warriors is a nonprofit that collects premium cigars and accessories to disperse to the American Men and Women service in combat zones - air, land, and sea. Whiskey expert Tom Fischer talks with host Matty Rock who is live with Brett J. Fry owner of Tobaccology in Manassas, VA as they raise funds for Operation: Cigars for Warriors, along with special guest Pete Totaro.  ...

What does the new 25-Year-Old Whiskey "100 Seasons" taste like?  Dave Schmier, Proprietor of Proof and Wood Ventures joins Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer to taste it.  They also try the new Presidential Drams Bottled in 2020: a 4-Year-Old Bourbon and the 8-year-Old Rye.   Schmier is known for creating brands like Tumblin Dice Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Deadwood Bourbon., The...

Drew Estate Founder Jonathan Drew talks with Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer and host Matty Rock live in Las Vegas. Jonathan Drew talks about new releases including Undercrown's new “All Dekked Out," DE25 MEGA Celebration, Undercrown 10, Joya De Nicaragua Dos Cientos Cigar, and others. Fischer also shares some Bourbon and cigar pairing suggestions.  Watch Cigar Saturday every week on YouTu...

Memphis in May 2021  returns for the first time in 2 years and Pitmaster Ed Randolph talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock. Food Network Chopped BBQ Champion Chef Ed Randolph talks with them about his plan for Memphis in May, to join Peg Leg Porker Carey Bringle on a BBQ pit team.  Randolph also talks about his Handsome Devil BBQ restaurant in Newburgh, New York and his wi...

The Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in Hungarian Tokaji barrels is the new Tale of Cake Scotch Whisky limited edition created by whisky-maker Dr. Bill Lumsden. They've said it has cake-like notes, so  Whiskey expert Tom Fischer talks with David Blackmore, Global Master Brand Ambassador for The Glenmorangie, and they review this limited edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Jefferson's Founder Trey Zoeller live from the Kentucky Artisan Distillery about the new Jefferson’s Rye Cognac Finish Whiskey. They do a live review and whiskey tasting of this rye whiskey finished for 18 months in a blend of VSOP, VS and other ages of used French Cocgnac casks. Trey also gives an update on Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon Voyage 25, Ocearch, and ot...

As Kentucky Derby 147 draws near with a smaller allowed capacity at Churchill Downs Louisville, BourbonBlog.com 's Tom Fischer asks what will Kentucky derby look like in 2021? Bourbon expert Fischer speaks with Woodford Reserve Bourbon Master Distiller Chris Morris.  As Woodford Reserve is the presenting sponsor of Kentucky Derby 147, Morris and Fischer take a look at what the changes at Derb...

As we look at the Coronavirus effects on Hollywood and the film and television industry, film veterans Del Harvey from Rockford Files and Hill Street Blues along with Israel Marrero talk with Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock. Iz and Del tell us about their new projects including Bobby Brick and Moonlight Mile. They also discuss the reboots of major shows like Magnum P.I. and The Equa...

Pro Wrestlers Kevin Sullivan and Andrew "The Reinforcer" Anderson talk about the upcoming Wrestlecon, WrestleMania 37,  SWE Fury, plus a look back on the old days with top wrestlers in this podcast with Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. Recorded durinfg the Cigar Saturday show.  Subscribe to this Bourbon podcast channel and also to our Bourbon YouTube channel . Learn more about...

Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel talks about his fund called " 86 Struggle " with the goal of raising $1 million for struggling restaurant employees who are out of work during the pandemic. They've raised over $300k so far.  Chef Gruel joins Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and talks with them about the campaign and also about how his restaurant Slapfish is helping. Chef Gruel also talks...

Ernie Padilla, the owner of Padilla Cigars, talks about cigar trends as he talks with Matty Rock and Tom Fischer.  They pair Padilla Cigars with whiskey and cocktails.  Bourbon and Cigar Fans:  - Watch our Cigar Saturday every Saturday night on BourbonBlog.com/live at 8 pm ET - Check out our Y ouTube.com/BourbonBlog  - Signup for our Bourbon Newsletter on this link.  

Hard Truth Distilling Company Master Distiller Bryan Smith joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer for a live tasting of their new Henry A. Sipes Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey in a Smoked Barrel . Smith says he worked with the Independent Stave Company to create a barrel with a light toast and heavy char that would deliver a one-of-kind flavor in the Bourbon whiskey world.  The Nashville, Indiana bas...

Jefferson’s Founder Trey Zoeller joins Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer to talk about and taste the new Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel 100 Proof on the first day of its release. Jefferson's Reserve Single Barrels will also soon available in limited quantities across the country.  However, Kentucky Artisan Distillery is the first place you can this new release and they will continue to ha...

Jason Brauner, the founder of Buzzard's Roost Sippin' Whiskeys , talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about Buzzard's Roost Whiskey and Against the Grain Brewery Collaboration. Both based in Louisville, Kentucky, they have united for this project using Indenpdent Stave Company barrels. Sourcing Jaason's favorite selections of Rye whiskey from MGP and transforming it through the magic of the barre...

Once a school superintendent, distiller Rick Molitor started s New Basin Distilling Company in Madras, Oregon, and now distills American Light Whiskey, Rye, Wheat. Whiskeys and more.  He talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast and gives a for a virtual whiskey tasting and distillery tour. Rick also talks about his whiskey cigar project and special vinegars he makes.  Have a...

Rocker Ted Poley is most known for being the lead singer of Danger Danger. Ted catches up with Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on Cigar Saturday Live. Ted talks about releases from Four the Hard Way to Revolve, and how he looks forward to performing live concerts once again. The pandemic also inspired his new Miss your Touch Jewelry Collection . Ted also discusses  his work...

Once a year, Kings County Distillery releases their Empire State Rye Whiskey. This catetory of New York whiskey has its very own standards of identity with this New York, legal classication. Based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this is New York City's oldest distillery since Prohibition. Founder and distiller Colin Spoelman talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast.  Kings County Empi...

Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire Podcast joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on BourbonBlog.com 's Cigar Saturday.  Matt Farah talks about his favorite cars, his views on Tesla and electric cars, and of course, they sip some whiskey. WhisltePig 15 Rye Whiskey is even poured during the show.  Matt also recently open the Westside Collector Car Storage Facility in Culver City, Cal...

Cigar and whiskey pairings with Frankie Dranks, the host of Sips and Sticks podcast along with Joey Drew, join Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on Cigar Saturday. They talk about pairings like Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Cigar, Acid Cigars, and a few favorite Bourbons including Jefferson's  Reserve Bourbon and FEW Spirits of Evanston, Illinois.  Frankie is also known as Frank...

Straight No Chaser joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer live as the group members are all in one room preparing for their Livestream Shows during Christmas, In this podcast, Straight No Chaser sings a few  Christmas songs and tracks from their new album "Social Christmasing"  and they talk about what their virtual shows are like during the holidays. To watch one of their virtual shows, visit...