The Hard Proof

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The Hard Proof isn’t just a show about spirits and alcohol, it’s a gathering place for people who appreciate the stories, the craft, and the culture woven through the bottles we pour and the memories we share. Created as a resource for Patton House members and all curious spirits fans, the show goes well beyond tasting notes and bottle talk. It’s where conversations about rare bourbons blend into stories about legendary athletes, iconic films, classic vinyl, collectible treasures, and the grit and heart of American heritage. We’re here to cut through the noise; no marketing smoke and mirrors,...

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BONUS: Mead Man's Pours #2 19.04.2019 23:52

Mead Man claims he has something we just HAVE to try. So...we do! Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon SHOP: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/shop/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

The Barber Did What? 17.04.2019 30:29

Wait a minute...The Barber did what? He brought in what? The guys had fun with this one. Wait until you see what The Barber brought in and what the guys did with it. Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-15-the-barber-did-what Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com...

BONUS: A House Divided 12.04.2019 35:58

One of our dedicated listeners, Ben Dickman, sent us three bottles to taste and try. Things get a little heated between the guys on which one is best. Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-bonus-a-house-divided Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbo...

A Line Of Coke 10.04.2019 43:58

The guys get back to their usual programming with a classic A/B comparison of two whiskies. This weeks guest is a lot of fun, is full of great stories and has rocked most of the world with his music and band. Episode Details: http://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-14-a-line-of-coke Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Fac...

BONUS: Beavers and Nuts 05.04.2019 26:52

You've been waiting for it. We've been waiting for it. It's time! We made the plea to our listeners for some 'Beaver Butt Juice' (Eau De Musc) and you guys did not disappoint. With two bottles in hand, we figured it was about time to taste this beaver flavored whiskey. Enjoy! Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: htt...

Show Me Your Wheater 03.04.2019 31:26

The guys do another shoot out but this time they blind taste test all wheated whiskeys. Once again, things get interesting when there are no labels. Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-13-show-me-your-wheater Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecoll...

Man, That's A Lot Of Whiskey... 27.03.2019 1:06:35

The guys have Tarak Patel, owner and operator of Elixir Spirits in Spring Hill, TN, on the show. True to form, Tarak brings in a BUNCH of stuff to taste. Get ready, this is A LOT of alcohol! Episode Details: http://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-12-man-thats-a-lot-of-whiskey Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook...

RYE-se and Shine 20.03.2019 26:19

The guys do an all rye shoot-out and taste 5 different ryes in random order, then try to guess which one is which. They do it all with the great company of their friend C-Money. Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/rye-se-and-shine Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blu...

Whiskey You're The Devil 13.03.2019 23:17

Happy St. Patricks Day! In honor of the Irish holiday, the guys choose three different Irish Whiskies and do a round of tasting. Of course, there's always some fun to be had too! Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/whiskey-youre-the-devil Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/gr...

BONUS: Beaver Butt Juice 08.03.2019 6:03

Public Service Announcement: We need to get ahold of some Eau de Musc from Tamsworth Distillery...and this is our quest to acquire some. Help us out if can! Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon SHOP: https://thebluec...

The Tupperware of Love 06.03.2019 26:44

J.D. gets his weeks mixed up and J.P. and D-Rock fight back by cracking open J.D.'s 'Tupperware of Love'. Oh, and they drank some bourbon too! Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-9-the-tupperware-of-love Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbou...

Who Has Gunpowder? 27.02.2019 34:05

The guys have a little whiskey history lesson as well as blind taste test two more pours. Also, the famous 'Choose Your Cheers' segment gets turned a little upside down. Episode Details: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-8-who-has-gunpowder Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.co...

Football and Bourbon 20.02.2019 40:31

An NFL player joins the guys and joins in on the blind taste tests. Plus, D-Rock brings in a stellar 'Choose Your Cheers' pour. Episode Details: http://thebluecollarbourbon.com/season-2-episode-7-football-and-bourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: ht...

Make Sexton...Not War 13.02.2019 40:35

Uncle Kenny comes back for a visit and treats us with two great bourbons. D-Rock brings in his pours as well and throws a decent curveball. Episode Details: http://thebluecollarbourbon.com Bourbon Hotline: 615-480-1221 Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram:...

A Visit with H Clark Distillery 06.02.2019 46:58

The guys celebrate J.P.'s bday and MeadMan buying a house by paying a visit to the H Clark Distillery in Thompsons Station, TN. Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluec...

A Windex Covered Dog 30.01.2019 54:32

Join the guys as they pay a little visit to their favorite liquor store, Red Dog Wine and Spirits in Franklin, TN Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon S...

West of 10 Years 23.01.2019 36:27

Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon SHOP: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/shop/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

BONUS: Hillbilly Bourbon 18.01.2019 21:05

The Postman stops by and helps J.D. with some surprise pours for the guys. Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon SHOP: https://thebluecollarbourbon.com/s...

The First Lady 16.01.2019 29:55

A truly monumental episode. You'll have to listen in order to understand why... Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon SHOP: https://thebluecollarbourbon....

A Visit with Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery 09.01.2019 47:20

Happy 2019 and welcome to Season 2! Join the guys as they start off this new season with an awesome visit to Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery located in Nashville, TN. J.D., J.P. and D-Rock interview Charley and Andy Nelson and learn about the products the NGB produces plus, some great family history. Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.co...

A Few Of Our Favorite Shows: D-Rock's Favorite 04.01.2019 27:38

Originally aired on 10/17/18 today's episode is D-Rock's favorite of Season 1. From all of us at Blue Collar Bourbon, Happy New Year! Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com...

A Few Of Our Favorite Shows: J.P.'s Favorite 02.01.2019 46:17

Originally aired on 10/3/18 today's episode is J.D.'s favorite of Season 1. From all of us at Blue Collar Bourbon, Happy New Year! Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bl...

A Few Of Our Favorite Shows: J.D.'s Favorite 26.12.2018 49:09

Originally aired on 8/22/18 today's episode is J.D.'s favorite of Season 1. From all of us at Blue Collar Bourbon, Happy New Year! Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bl...

Year End Review - Season 1 Finale 19.12.2018 40:35

As we come to the end of another year, the guys decided to compile a list of every bourbon, whiskey or rye that they've had on the show and vote on the best in 10 different categories. Listen in as they pick their favorite single barrel, small batch, rye and more. Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https:...

Elmer's Roses 12.12.2018 39:38

The guys listen to some phone calls from past guests and D-Rock brings in some classics. Episode Details: http://lastingmediagroup.com/bluecollarbourbon Connect: Patreon: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook: https://facebook.com/bluecollarbourbon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bluecollarbourbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/bluecollarbourbon SHOP: https://thebluecolla...