The Bourbon Hunters Podcast

If you’ve ever enjoyed a bottle of Bulleit Rye, Templeton, or George Dickel, you’ve tasted the work of a distillery you might not even know exists. Tucked away in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, sits a massive, industrial brick complex that—for decades—was the best-kept secret in bourbon. Today, we’re looking at the storied history of MGP on this... Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podc...

On this episode, Dude amd JD try out the first age stated release from Peerless Distillery, batch 1 of the 10yr Henry Kraver.   So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…   The Bourbon Hunters. While you’re listening, head over to our website at bourbonhunters.com where you can purchase Bourbon Hunters glassware and product, and sign up for our Patreon, which puts you...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!!   On this episode, Dude blinds JD and Brett with a John J Bowman Single Barrel from the Distillery Giftshop.   So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…   The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?    Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com  where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters pr...

When you think of the Mint Julep, you probably think of oversized hats, the Kentucky Derby, and maybe a little too much sugar. But this cocktail wasn’t born at the racetrack. In fact, it started as a medicinal "pick-me-up" long before Churchill Downs even existed.  We are going to break down the history of the Mint Julep, on this…. Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?    H...

On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD drink through four different Stagg expressions, including the original Stagg Jr batch.   So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…   The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?    Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com  where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!!   On this episode, Dude blinds JD and Brett with Frey Ranch’s 6 year cask strength rye.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for...

Legend has it that in the late 1800s, a man named Paul Jones Jr. fell head over heels for a Southern belle. He sent her a proposal, and she replied that if her answer was 'yes,' she’d wear a corsage of roses to the upcoming grand ball. What was the verdict?  We will discuss on this week’s… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bo...

On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD sample four different Eagle Rare bottles and finish with an Old Fashioned Infusion from High Bank.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products,...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!!   Dude gives JD a blind showdown between Weller Full Proof and Soutern Star Wheated Bourbon.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up...

When you think of bourbon royalty, names like Taylor, Blanton, and Stagg usually come to mind. But there is a modern titan walking the grounds of the Buffalo Trace Distillery today who has earned his place right alongside those legends. Today we will be discussing Harlen Wheatley, on this… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bo...

On this episode, Dudeand JD sample three different expressions from Evernorth. First we break open two single barrels, and then finish with an LTO.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunter...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!!  This episode, Martelle blinds us with a Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrel.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our P...

We all know the square bottle and the iconic black label. But behind the global brand is a man whose life was as bold as the whiskey he distilled. Today, we’re looking at the five-foot-two pioneer who turned a Tennessee hollow into a spirits empire, the real Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel… on this Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://w...

The wait is over!!! On this episode, after years of talking about it, the plan finally falls into place.  Jason’ brings his mom onto the podcast to play Find the McKenna, then we finish with the new Elijah Craig 15yr.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https:...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!!  On this episode, a surprise guest joins us as we are blinded with the brand new Heaven Hill 22 year old.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products...

Today, we’re looking at the first commercial distiller in the Bluegrass State, the man behind the bourbon, Evan Williams…  on this …. Bourbon Brief.  Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel anno...

On this episode, Dude, JD, and Martelle try out the new Bulleit Smoked Malt, a Kirkland’s SiB Barrel Strength, and some OKI Double Oaked.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!!  On this episode, Todd Ritter blinds us again, but this time with four samples.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patr...

If you’ve ever looked at a label and seen "DSP-KY-1" or "DSP-KY-354," you’re looking at a piece of American tax history that’s as old as the Civil War.  Today we will be cracking the code on those mysterious letters you see on the back of your favorite bottles during this… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com...

On this episode, Dude and JD are blinded by a listener, and then finish with tasting a sample from our new Peerless pick.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up fo...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, we get treated with another listener blind.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes ex...

Today, we’re talking about the man, the myth, and the very long mustache.  The legacy and legend of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. on this… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single bar...

On this episode, the guys drink through a myriad of press samples that we have been sent (good and bad), that we just have not had a chance to get through.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbo...

It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude blinds the fellas with an old release from Wild Turkey... Master's Keep Triumph.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website at  https://www.bourbonhunters.com   where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and...

In the world of whiskey, 'legacy' is a word that gets tossed around like ice in a shaker. But very few distilleries can claim a history that was buried for nearly a century, only to rise from the ashes in the heart of Louisville. Today, we will be talking about Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company on this… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about supporting our podcast?  Head on over to our website a...