The Bourbon Library

In this episode, Alec and Ryan talk about bourbon-flavored Dr. Pepper, Michters 2022 release of 20-year, and Knob Creek 18 year. To drink is to live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com https://www.foodandwine.com/news/dr-pepper-bourbon-flavor-soda-fansville-reserve Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypo...

In this episode, Ryan reflects on the gift of grandparents. MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, Alec talks about Arby’s Smoked Bourbon, Old Forester, and Basil Hayden's new release. To drink is to live!  To donate to Breast Cancer Research: main.acsevents.org/goto/ltomkins  Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary  IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod  Twitter: @LibraryBourbon  Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

Ryan waxes poetic on whiskeys power to bridge gaps and bring happiness. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, the guys all pick a Jim Beam to drink and dive into the Beam family history. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, the guys pick their perfect bourbon for a Halloween party, discuss Widow Jane's nearly 20-year-old whiskey, and dive into the best kind of lotteries to maybe win some Pappy. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, Alec, Craig, and Timmy review Old Ezra 7 and discuss a recent tasting and the love of bourbon hunting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VEVqHrjdt4 Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, The Group reviews JTS Brown and discusses private barrel laws that were in jeopardy earlier this year and dry counties.  https://whiskycast.com/private-barrel-kentucky-bourbons-in-legal-jeopardy/To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, Ryan and Alec discuss Black Button's 5 Million dollar expansion, Clay Risen's upcoming book on American Rye, and Non-Distilling Producers. https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/black-button-distilling-announces-groundbreaking-on-5m-new-tasting-room-and-distillery To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach o...

In this episode, Ryan and Alec discuss an American Single Malt from Jack Daniels, Duty-Free, and how craft whiskey influences the industry giants. https://whiskeyraiders.com/rye/jack-daniels-distillery-series-8-9/ To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail...

In this episode, Ryan and Alec discuss the annual release of Pappy Van Winkle Whiskies, The Secondary Market, and potential suitors for the crown of the most sought-after whiskies.  https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a41529859/pappy-van-winkle-annual-release-2022/ To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Tw...

In this episode, Ryan and Alec discuss what allocated bourbons are, Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey, and the future of whiskey prices. https://www.winemag.com/2022/03/21/allocated-bourbon/ To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gma...

In this episode, Ryan and Alec discuss their top whiskies to make a Hot Toddy with and what they've been sipping lately. Hot Toddy Recipe: https://www.liquor.com/recipes/hot-toddy/ To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers....

In this episode, Ryan and Alec interview Jack Mazurak, the director of governmental and regulatory affairs for the Kentucky Distillers Association, about barrel taxes, Kentucky tourism, and how to keep the bourbon industry thriving far into the future. Read the article here: https://kybourbon.com/industry-news/kentucky-distillers-set-records-for-bourbon-barrel-inventories-new-fills-and-punishing-p...

In this episode, Alec and Ryan discuss a recent press release from kybourbon.com citing several issues on the taxation of barrels in Kentucky. Kentucky seems to be lagging in the number of distilleries despite making 95% of the world's bourbon. Also, the guys chat about this emerging spirit that is inching towards taking the number one spot for spirit sales in America. Read the article here: https...

In todays episode, Alec and Ryan chat about a recent article from Whiskey Advocate discussing whiskey makers embracing change. This article is written in the midst of several big moves in the industry from Jackie Zykan doing her own thing by creating Hidden Barn and big players leaving Makers Mark to create a new brand. They also talk about regional whiskies and how the next generation of distille...

In this week's After Hours, we sip on George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend Rye. Join us! All About George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend Rye: George Dickel has teamed up with Leopold Bros to produce an innovative rye whisky offering. The release blends George Dickel’s column still rye produced at Cascade Hallow Distillery with Leopold Bros’ Three Chamber Rye to recreate a hi...

In this week's After Hours, we sip on Barrell Seagrass Rye Whiskey from Barrell Craft Spirits Join us! All About Seagrass Rye: Seagrass highlights the grassy oceanside notes we love in rye and the opulence and spice of finishing barrels. It is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, with each ingredient meticulously sourced and finished separately in Martinique Rhum, Madeira & apricot b...

Ryan and Craig Dacey taste and review this PX Sherry Cask finished bourbon from Rabbit Hole. To Drink Is To Live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers....

National Bourbon Heritage Month 2022 MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Please Leave Us a Review on Apple Podcasts. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com

Ryan and Craig strategize for our next trip to the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. To Drink Is To Live!  MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com

This week on the bourbon Library we taste and rate and try to guess what bourbon we are sipping, based on three mysterious samples we were sent. MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbroth...

In this week's episode of After Hours, Ryan and Alec sip on this barrel strength, 100% Wheat Bourbon from Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan. To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbroth...

In this episode of After Hours, Ryan and Alec try Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The Holladay Distillery just released this 6-year bourbon with a history dating back 166 years. We spoke to the Head Distiller Kyle Merklein on a previous episode before they ever had any whiskey to try so we had to wait. Finally, the wait is over and we try it on this episode. To Drink Is To Live! Fo...

In this episode, we talk with brand ambassador and expert mixologist Terry Bohlinger of Fistful of Bourbon. Terry talks about his bartending career, how to make the best highball, and what excites him about the future of the whiskey industry.  MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothe...