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The Bourbon Breakdown

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Welcome to The Bourbon Breakdown — where every bottle tells a story, and no pour goes unexamined. Hosted by Beau and Earl, two neighbors with a passion for whiskey and a knack for storytelling, this weekly podcast dives deep into the history, flavor, and culture behind the world’s best bourbons. Each episode breaks down a featured bottle: its origins, tasting notes, price point, and the tales that swirl around it — from backwoods legends to distillery secrets. Expect sharp opinions, a little Southern charm, and our signature segment, the “Barrel Break Moment,” where listeners share their wilde...

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The Bourbon Breakdown - Episode 4: Four Roses 24.07.2025 19:28

Episode 4 – Four Roses The Bourbon Breakdown is back with a bottle built on romance, revival, and real flavor. Beau and Earl are diving into the legendary Four Roses Bourbon — and yes, the stories are just as smooth as the pour. In this sip-worthy episode, we break down: • The love story behind Four Roses and how the brand survived Prohibition, Seagram’s missteps, and made a legendary return • Our...

The Bourbon Breakdown – Episode 3: Joseph Magnus 17.07.2025 23:14

Episode 3 – Joseph Magnus The Bourbon Breakdown is back — and this episode’s got flavor, history, and a whole lot of new! Beau and Earl are pouring up something special with Joseph Magnus Bourbon and teasing the launch of our brand-new website (yep, it comes with fresh merch too). In this pour-worthy episode, we break down: • The rich backstory of Joseph Magnus and how this revival brand became a...

The Bourbon Breakdown – Episode 2: E.H. Taylor Small Batch 10.07.2025 17:47

Episode 2 – E.H. Taylor Small Batch Beau and Earl are back with another pour-worthy episode of The Bourbon Breakdown . This week, we’re cracking open the iconic E.H. Taylor Small Batch — a bottle that carries serious clout and even more Kentucky history. In this episode, we explore: The story behind Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. and why this bourbon is considered a Bottled-in-Bond legend What makes this...

The Bourbon Breakdown – Episode 1: Buffalo Trace 03.07.2025 11:11

In the debut episode of The Bourbon Breakdown , Beau and Earl crack open a classic — Buffalo Trace . We’re talking about the gateway bourbon that turned casual drinkers into full-blown fanatics. From its deep roots in Kentucky history to its surprising affordability, we break down what makes Buffalo Trace a staple on every shelf. We’ll cover: The backstory of the Buffalo Trace Distillery Flavor no...