THE Real Bourbon Bros Podcast

Safai Bourbon is discussed with Ken Hagan, co-founder and president of Left Bank Spirits. Ken takes us through the history of Mike Safai and his bourbon. We discuss all things Safai, as well, as Ken's Left Bank spirits. Safai Bourbon here https://www.safaibourbon.com/ Left Bank Distilled Spirits here https://www.leftbankbourbon.com/ Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here bourbonandbros@gmail...

Link for our new TRBB Merica Merch to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our great country. Check it out now! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica&crid=13R6HDSNSY2SQ&sprefix=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Full review of Green Rivers Honey Bourbon, along with Searching for Pappy and Steve's first BTAC (it was his birthday). Thomas H Handy fo...

Check out our latest podcast, 84-Penelope Gold now on Youtube, and all podcast platforms! Searching for Pappy details our weekly whiskey finds, including a Rare Perfection, beauty! In Our Opinion premieres with us reviewering Penelope Bourbon Architect of Golf, Hole 3, new release. Socials Here https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Amazon Store Here https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to pick a barrel of whiskey? Not just a bottle, but the whole damn thing? Well, Steve had the lucky chance to do just this! He and the rest of the crew from Novi Party Store, in Novi, Michigan, recent drove down to bourbon country in Kentucky to pick three different barrels. In this episode we discuss what happens on this experience from start to finish. Stev...

Steve goes to the Holy Land for bourbon! Yes, he recaps his recent trip to Kentucky to pick a few store picks along with the folks from Novi Party Store. Steve details picks from Old Forester, Penelope and Lux Row! Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve...King of the Mountain Edition! Random whiskies take their turn at the top of the mountain, who wins? Well, listen to find out, silly! Socials here!...

Curacao whiskey scene? Nope! Try another island! We recap the whiskey options in Curacao after our recent trip to the island. Great island for taking a vacation but not for anything other than the basics. Steve gives us an update on his new home bar, we need some visuals, STEVE! Shallow Thoughts, where we discuss our favorite sporting event, only if you could pick one to attend, price is NOT a fac...

A quick review of the newly released Green River Wheated Full Proof is here. Give a listen and hear what our opinion of the new release from GR is. Also, Steve details his recent wood burning event, a must listen. Socials here! https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Merchandise Available here! https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ATHE+Real+Bourbon+Bros&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011...

OH....NO! I mean Ingram! Thank you to OH Ingram for the 98 proof river rye. Solid introduction to the brand, looking forward to more yummy whiskey! Everyone check out OH Ingram, let us know what you think. Whiskey aged on the Mississippi River on a barge! Cool concept and kicks off our Searching for Pappy segment. Plus many more bottles discussed! Gary recaps our recent whiskey tasting event, wher...

First episode of 2026 and we are off and running! Happy 26 to all! Searching for Pappy with some AMAZING SCORES from the holiday season are discussed, but no Pappy yet! Ugh! A quick recap of a Christmas trip to Trinidad...Sorry, great weather and folks, but the whiskey scene is non existant. Unless you want to pay 25 bucks for a Mac 12yr at a hotel bar. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve ends th...

Merry Christmas! Searching for Pappy is back with bottles that are NOT pappy! We also discuss some stories from our childhood from the holiday season. Family secrets discussed! Check out our Tik Tok account, funny stuff, we will leave it there. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is the BEST Christmas movie of all time! Let's discuss! Also, Steve has some qui...

Thanksgiving recap starts out the podcast with us discussing all the whiskies we had at our Thanksgiving. From 1792 to Old Forester 1920 there were plenty of options. We hope you all had a safe and fun holiday. What's the Juice is back! Steve has two samples that Gary brought for him to try. Will Steve finally guess the right juice?! Likely not, but tune in to learn which whiskies are sampled. Hin...

Thanksgiving is here! Listen up for some whiskey picks for each Thanksgiving setting. Searching for Pappy is back! Makers Mark Cellar Aged is back, along with a few store picks from Novi Party Store. Deer Hunting is here in Michigan, and Steve details what the perfect bottles for hunting camp are. Did he back the buck? Nope, but he had some fun, I think. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve dive i...

Where to beging? Well, we discuss out home bars and what we feel would make each others better. Ice machine? Large fridge? Etc. Steve summarizes he recent trip to Switzerland and Northern Italy, very niiice! The whiskey scene sucks, but the wine and few are great! Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve tackles the age old question who would win, a lion or a tigers if they battled in the jungle. What...

A new segment we are debuting in this episode, where we discuss random topics with no prior knowledge of the topic. We call the segment Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve. We can dicuss anything from the best power forward in the NBA in the 1980's or which bourbon would you pick for your last dram before you die. Yes, random and shallow, just the way we like it. We hope you enjoy the banter and...

Searching for Pappy takes us to NYC! Many need finds, but still NO Pappy! We summarize our recent purchases of whiskey over the past month or so. Also, we discuss our recent to bourbon country detailing the reality of finding allocated bottles at a decent price. NYC was better than Kentucky! Yes, I said it! When it comes to finding allocated bottles at MSRP, NYC is just as good, if not better, tha...

Another episode, another interview! This time it is Bardstown! Yes, that Bardstown! We are lucky enough to be joined by Jaz'min Weaver, National Brand Ambassador for Bardstown. She discuss everything from her personal history to what is next withe the Bardstown brand. Thank you, again, Jaz for joining us. We hope all of our listeners enjoy the chat as much as we did! https://bardstownbourbon.com/...

Number 70! Yes, our 70th episode of our podcast is here. Steve starts out by review a liquor from Taiwan. Is it a whiskey? Gin? Vodka? Do we even know? It is called Qiannian Oolong distilled liquor, ever hear of it? Give a listen to find out more. Also, Gary has another Old Carter American Whiskey to discuss, what a juice! We also review our recent time together, with all the whiskeys which were s...

Steve is in Tampa! Well, at least for this episode he is. Searching for Pappy with the bros searching Tampa, together, for our favorite brown liquid. Star Hill Farms, Doc Holliday, Penelope Creme Brulee, Redwood Empire, just to name a few, but, alas, no Pappy! A short discussion of July 4th, the GREAT American holiday that it is and how whiskey is closely connected with fireworks, bbq and family m...

Searching for Pappy is our life long whiskey dream, finding Pappy at MSRP, the journey continues, as we still have not found Pappy. We did, however, find many other awesome bottles including a Willett 11yr Single Barrel bourbon! What's the Juice is back for it's find installment, yes cry, I know it's tough. Last installment for now, who knows it could come back. Also, we recap our trip to Chicago...

Caryn Wells, National Brand Ambassador for Green River, joins us for an extensive look behind the curtain for all things Green River. From her personal journey to what is next for Green River, we cover it ALL! Thank you, Caryn! Everyone check out all things Green River! https://greenriverwhiskey.com/ Socials here! https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Merchandise Available here! https://www.amazon....

Oh Sherry (ie) is more than a Steve Perry song! It is the newest store pick (well, one of two) at Novi Party store, which we helped pick. The other is Weller Full Proof, which is also NOW available at Novi Party store in Novi, Michigan! In this episode Searching for Pappy is back along with What's the Juice? Plus, a recap of Steve trip overseas to Portugal, yes, the bourbon scene does NOT exist ov...

Barry Brinegar, Co Founder of RD One was gracious enough to give us almost an hour of his time in our latest episode. We discuss his origins within the company to the future of the business, plus some what is Barry's favorite whiskey? Buckle up, give a listen to our latest offering an amazing convo with the man from RD One, Barry! Socials here! https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Merchandise Avai...

Steve is traveling to Alabama for some spring break fun, as we get the details from Steve on the bourbon scene. Parkers Heritage for 250? Yes, Steve, that IS a great deal! Oh boy. Gary recaps an exclusive gentleman's whiskey tasting evening which happened a few weeks back, pictures to come! Thank you, again, guys for coming! We discuss AI tech and how we are trying to integrate it into our podcast...

Searching for Pappy and What's the Juice segments includes discussions of Woodford Double Double Oaked, Parkers Heritage 10yr Rye, Bardstown Amrut, Makers Mark The Heart Release, plus much more! Steve also details his recent trip back to Kentucky for some more store picks with Calvin from Novi Party Store. Old Forester bourbon and a Penelope pick are in the works, in partnership with our podcast a...

It is interview time! Matt Overway, production manager, amongst other titles, from Craft Co. join us for nearly an hour in depth discussion. From Joseph A Magnus, to Fox and Oden to Coppercraft spirits, Matt just us a great run down of all of Craft Co. products. From the past to the future, much is covered. Plus, a special sample of Fox and Oden Double Oaked Bourbon, which we review with Matt. Why...