The Bourbon Library

Each Week On After Hours, Ryan and I sit down to explore further into the wide world of whiskey by tasting and reviewing whiskies without the limits of our featured bottle being bourbon. I hope you join us in this journey to challenge and expand our whiskey knowledge. This week we try Empire Rye Whiskey From Van Brunt Stillhouse in Brooklyn, NY. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us:...

The group is split on one of their favorite bargain bourbons...Very Old Barton. In this episode, we discuss how sazerac owns A LOT of brands and how for bourbon...it's actually a pretty damn tasty enterprise. 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: @th...

Each Week On After Hours, Ryan and I sit down to explore further into the wide world of whiskey by tasting and reviewing whiskies without the limits of our featured bottle being bourbon. I hope you join us in this journey to challenge and expand our whiskey knowledge. This week we try Single Barrel Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks from Black Button Distilling. Follow Us on F...

Each Week On After Hours, Ryan and I sit down to explore further into the wide world of whiskey by tasting and reviewing whiskies without the limits of our featured bottle being bourbon. I hope you join us in this journey to challenge and expand our whiskey knowledge. This week we try Ragtime Rye from NY Distilling Co. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG...

In this episode, we name our favorite bourbons from 2021, Kyle strikes out, and we look ahead to all the great bourbons in 2022. 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@thebalas...

Each Week On After Hours, Ryan and I sit down to explore further into the wide world of whiskey by tasting and reviewing whiskies without the limits of our featured bottle being bourbon. I hope you join us in this journey to challenge and expand our whiskey knowledge. This week we try Colkegan American Single Malt Whiskey from Sante Fe, New Mexico. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit U...

In our first episode 0f 2022, we drink together in Kyles Home Bar. Sipping from two different Blantons bottles, a single barrel EH Taylor, Weller Full Proof, and MORE...We discuss whether or not it's worth collecting some percentage of your special bottles as a future legacy. To drink is to live!  MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com  Review the show on Apple Podcasts.&nbsp...

In this episode, Ryan and Alec taste and discuss the experimental "X Series" from Brendan O'Rourke at Hudson Whiskey. 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@thebalasbrothers.com

In this very special episode, Ryan and Alec are joined by their Dad and taste test four expressions from the Weller lineup. 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@thebalasbrothers.com

In this week's episode, we drink and discuss New Riff Bourbon while pondering how long is too long and how much is TOO much. 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....

In this episode, Ryan and Alec blind taste test the final four samples from our friend Larry. 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@thebalasbrothers.com

In this week's episode, we discuss our deepest fears and fatherhood while drinking Smoke Wagon Bourbon. 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@thebal...

In this episode, Ryan and Alec blind taste test four more samples from our friend Larry. 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@thebalasbrothers.com

In this week's episode, we discuss if whiskey is better when aged at sea while drinking Jefferson's Bourbon. 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@t...

In this week's episode, we discuss Noah's Mill while Ryan explores the art of blending. 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

In this episode, Ryan and Alec blind taste test four samples from our friend Larry. 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@thebalasbrothers.com

In this episode, we have a conversation with whiskey legend Chris Morris from Woodford Reserve. We talked about coming out of the whiskey depression, creating double oaked, and Chris' journey to Master Distiller. I hope you join us. To Drink Is To Live!  MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com  Please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Follow Us on Face...

On this podcast, Ryan and Alec reflect back on past episodes, give the bourbon another taste, and explore a little deeper into the family dynamic. In this episode, we revisit E.H. Taylor from Buffalo Trace Distillery. To drink is to live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@g...

In this episode, we have a conversation with Marko Karakasevic from Charbay Distillery. We talked about making whiskey from beer and how Marko became a 13th generation Master Distiller. I hope you join us. To Drink Is To Live!  MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com  Please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary&nb...

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Site Lead and Chief Distiller Brendan O'Rourke of Hudson Whiskey. We talked about New York whiskey and Hudson Whisky's new four-grain offering 'Four Part Harmony'. I hope you join us. To Drink Is To Live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBo...

In this week's episode, we discuss the difference between a distillery and a bottling factory while Ryan explores why Dickel is the best whiskey for camping. 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...

In this week's episode, we drink Larceny Bourbon while discussing the history of John E. Fitzgerald and the times we may have POTENTIALLY committed larceny.  To drink is to live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Re...

In this week's episode, we drink Coppercraft Distillery Straight Bourbon while discussing the best moving advice Ryan ever received and the time Alec accidentally knocked Devon's skull with an old wooden baseball bat. We dive deep into the Coppercraft experience and Ryan comes up with a genius marketing concept. To drink is to live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Please conside...

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Master Distiller Kyle Merklein of Holladay Distillery. We talked about the art and science of whiskey making and why it's all worth the wait. I hope you join us. To Drink Is To Live! MERCH: the-bourbon-library.creator-spring.com Please consider giving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us:...

On this episode of Brothers-in-Bonding, the guys sip a Mississippi Bourbon and discuss creativity and community. 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@thebalasbrothers.com