The Firkin Podcast - Every Drink Tells a Story

This week we're joined by Modica, a superfood cocktail mixer company that is making waves with their variety of mixers. We find out about how this simple business plan grew into a product that is now available in 11 states and growing.  Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, reach us at mailbag@firkinpodcast.com . Visit our YouTube page...

This week, we are live from Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery, in Southern Indiana. We run through an incredible line of bourbons with a great lineup of guests. To begin the show, we welcome Ted Huber, owner of Starlight Distillery and Huber Winery to discuss the history of the farm and business. Next, we welcome his son, Christian Huber to discuss the present state of the business. His brothe...

This week we welcome Louisville's Former Mayor, Greg Fischer to the show. He takes us on a journey through "Bourbonism", a venture he headed to mix bourbon with tourism to make Louisville a true destination city. We share some great pours and discuss some of his biggest accomplishments and where he sees the future of our bourbon culture. Full show notes on our website - firkinpodcas...

This week we're joined by Brandon O'Daniel, Head Distiller at Copper & Kings. We sample through an awesome line of brandies and hear the stories of Brandon and the distillery. Brandon gets a new nickname and builds out his perfect brandy playlist. To end the show we try a very special new offering from Copper & Kings.  Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a f...

Danielle Mann joins us this week to share her story of Rivergreen Cocktails, an amazing assortment of ready-to-drink gin cocktails. We sample the Gimlet, Greyhound, and Bee's Knees while discussing the origins of Rivergreen and her time as an OBGYN physician. Join us for a fun dive into the story behind a rising RTD cocktail. Find Rivergreen Cocktails on Instagram at instagram.com/rivergreenc...

We're joined by Russ Smith, aka Russdiculous, to talk about Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company. We run through his awesome lineup and talk about his history and wht got him into bourbon. We share a lot of laughs and challenge him to create his team from his labels. Full show notes at firkinpodcast.com Support the show Please subscribe, review, and share with a friend! Any questions or comments, rea...

Sam Cruz pays us a visit from Against the Grain Brewery. We talk about his history and how he became involved in brewing beer. We take a look at what Against the Grain brewery has in its catalog and dive deep into what it's like to be a successful brewery. Sam shares his thoughts on community and what makes a perfect beer for a perfect occasion. This was an awesome time! Make sure to check it...

John Wadell, fonder of Stave and Bean Coffee Company and Single Barrell Curator at Kentucky Peerless joins us to talk coffee and whiskey. John talks about what brought Stave & Bean to be and how his time at Peerless helped to make that possible. We then move into the Peerless line and chat about their DSP 50 designation. We wrap the show with a round of Happy Gilmore trivia, which John knows a...

Tyler Zoller, from Louisville Bourbon Buzz joins us for some great whiskeys and even brings a couple of his picks for us to try. We talk hardcore music, the straightedge scene, and what it's like being a new dad. He takes us on a journey through what got him into photography and how he feels about the bourbon world. We had such a great time, we had to have extra. Don't miss this packed e...

US Coast Guard veteran, Josh Lipsey, joins us for a special Independence Day episode. We enjoy a lineup of Flor De Cana rums and discuss Josh's time in Texas and Florida defending the coast. Join us as we explore the different missions in the Coast Guard, why the Super Bowl and Christmas seem to be the busiest days, and some incredible rums! Pours: Flor de Cana 12 Year Flor de Cana 18 Year Fl...

Hemingway Whiskey Company joins us in the studio to talk First Edition Hemingway Rye and Papa's Pilar. Jacob Call and Clayton Call join Forrest Smallwood to walk through their incredible rye whiskey and 'sweet as sunshine' rum and tell the stories of how they came to be. Come join the fun as we explore Ernest Hemingway's life of spirit and Hemingway Whiskey's spirit of lif...

In this episode, we are joined by Louisville City FC Head Coach, Danny Cruz, and Director of Partnership Development, Brad Gordon. We share a few drinks and learn about Danny and Brad's histories and what brought them to Louisville's USL Championship soccer team. We dive into what is different about soccer from other professional sports, beyond just the low number of points, and what Lyn...

Dan Oliver and Tyler Watson, of Dan-O's Seasonings , join us in the studio to discuss the rise of Dan-O's from the flea markets to national distribution. We pair their seasoning with selected drinks and  have a great time exploring the past, present, and future of their heavily sought-after flavors. We delve into some lesser known facts about Dan, including his time as a pool player and...

In this episode, we welcome Ian Sulkowski, Brown Forman Brand Ambassador, to the studio. Ian has served in his role since 2019, after a five year stint as a high school English teacher. The trio picks their drink of choice, Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select, and toasts to the best-selling whiskey in the world. The conversation ranges from Frank Sinatra's love for Jack Daniels to the thriving...

 Introducing Eric Gibson, an expert in the world of wine who has turned his passion for storytelling into a thriving career. As the Area Sales Manager for Delicato Family Wines , Eric has been responsible for expanding and enhancing the company's portfolio, including the introduction of their first-ever Italian wine. His love for storytelling is evident in his approach to branding and marketi...

Award-winning chef and cocktail innovator, Amanda Freitag, joins us in the studio to talk about her journey from the kitchen to the world of craft cocktails. It all began with experimenting with unique flavor combinations behind the bar, leading to an exciting collaboration with Chris Joseph of Kettner Spirits and the creation of Amanda's delicious ready-to-drink margaritas. As we toasted to...

Join us on The Firkin Podcast, where we explore the stories behind the drinks. Premiering in May, The Firkin Podcast explores spirits, wine, cocktails, beer and more as we engage in fun conversations with guests of all types. With guests including industry leading distillers, brewers, chefs, musicians, and more we dive into the stories behind the drinks. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform...