The Scotchy Bourbon Boys

Send us Fan Mail Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller at 1792 Barton, shares the inside story of one of Kentucky's most historic and authentic whiskey production facilities and reveals how his scientific background shapes their distinct bourbon expressions. • Starting as a food science student who wanted to make cereal, Ross found his calling in fermentation and distillation • MGP provided inva...

Send us Fan Mail The Kentucky Bourbon Trail journey sparked Tiny's bourbon passion and eventually led to the creation of the Scotchy Bourbon Boys podcast. What began as casual bourbon drinking with friends evolved into a full-blown obsession after completing the entire trail in 2019, covering 972 miles and 18 distillery locations. • Originally started drinking bourbon while painting as an alt...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Tiny explore the true meaning of craft distilleries and what distinguishes authentic craft operations from marketing gimmicks. They delve into personal experiences with Iron Fish Distillery in Michigan and St. Augustine Distillery in Florida, highlighting how these operations represent the soul of American craft whiskey. • Craft distilleries aren't just about size b...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the Evan Williams Master Blend, a special bourbon only available at the Evan Williams Experience distillery in Louisville, featuring their 23-year-old bourbon among other expressions. • Exclusively available at the Evan Williams Experience in Louisville, not at the Heaven Hill distillery  • Masterful blend of five Evan Williams expressions including 23-year-old single b...

Send us Fan Mail The Bourbon on the Banks festival in Frankfurt, Kentucky is expanding with more exclusive offerings while maintaining its charitable mission that raised $80,000 for local causes last year. Festival organizers Amzie Wenning, Diane Strong, and Rene True share what makes this year's event special with notable upgrades to distillery participation, barrel picks, and special events...

Send us Fan Mail The Diablo's Cut Smoker Kit transforms whiskey into a smoky delight while we explore twelve American whiskeys that capture the spirit of Independence Day. • Demonstrating the Diablo's Cut Smoker Kit made from authentic bourbon barrel staves • Creating smoked old fashioned cocktails with Middle West wheat bourbon • Adding smoke to Buffalo Trace's bottled old fashione...

Send us Fan Mail The Scotchy Bourbon Boys dive deep into A. Smith Bowman Cask Strength, discovering what might be the best non-Kentucky bourbon ever tasted. Tiny conducts a solo tasting that results in a perfect score for this remarkable Virginia whiskey. • Discussion of Whiskey House of Kentucky's recent business developments and financial stability • History of A. Smith Bowman Distillery, V...

Send us Fan Mail Brad Bonds welcomes listeners to Revival Vintage Spirits and Bottle Shop in Covington, Kentucky, where vintage whiskeys tell the story of American distilling from Prohibition to present day. Located just minutes from the interstate at the unofficial start of the bourbon trail, Revival offers a unique experience with rare and historic spirits that can't be found anywhere else....

Send us Fan Mail The bourbon lifestyle encompasses more than just drinking; it's about creating connections through shared experiences, travel, food pairings, and immersing oneself in bourbon culture from Kentucky trails to home collections. • Bourbon lifestyle defined: relaxation, moderation, appreciation over consumption • The House of Commons Bourbon Library in Frankfurt epitomizes bourbon...

Send us Fan Mail We compare the newly released 2025 1792 Sweet Wheat bourbon with the 2023 release that's been open for a year, exploring how wheated bourbons evolve over time while scoring each on body, nose, taste, and finish. • 1792 Sweet Wheat is a 91.2 proof wheated bourbon that represents the classic bourbon style from Barton Distillery • Barton 1792 Distillery was founded in 1879 by Th...

Send us Fan Mail Four veterans from different military branches share how they created Four Branches Bourbon with a mission to honor fallen comrades and change the narrative around veterans and alcohol consumption through their message of "serve honorably, drink honorably." • Four Branches was founded by veterans from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force—the only spirits company with f...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Carter joins us to share his remarkable journey from builder to whiskey maker and the philosophy behind Old Carter's exceptional barrel-proof expressions. • Building a hotel and restaurant led to wine making in Napa Valley • Partnered with Dixon Dedman to revive Kentucky Owl in 2011 • Founded Old Carter immediately after selling Kentucky Owl in 2017 • Never releases whis...

Send us Fan Mail The Scotchy Bourbon Boys reunite with Whiskey after a long hiatus to taste and review the exceptional William Heaven Hill 15-Year bourbon, a limited release that outshines even some Pappy Van Winkle expressions.  • Whiskey returns to the podcast after a long break from their "10-minute tastings" that often lasted 30+ minutes • Catching up on recent bourbon experiences wi...

Send us Fan Mail The Scotchy Bourbon Boys conduct a comprehensive blind tasting of the entire Weller bourbon lineup to determine which expression truly reigns supreme based solely on taste. • Full Weller lineup includes Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12 Year, Full Proof, CYPB, and William LaRue Weller • Tasting conducted completely blind with color-coded samples to eliminate bias • William LaRue We...

Send us Fan Mail Ed Bley, founder of Rising Tide Spirits, shares his journey from managing barrel selections to creating his own bourbon brand with meticulous attention to both liquid quality and distinctive packaging design. • Ed previously ran Cork & Bottle, selecting over 250 private barrels which helped define his palate and bourbon philosophy • Old Swagger is a new 12-year bottled-in-bond...

Send us Fan Mail Tiny explores Rabbit Hole's Hiegold Single Barrel Cask Strength bourbon while discussing the brand's artistic approach to bottle design and distillery architecture. We take a deep dive into the complex nature of bourbon blending, aging conditions, and how whiskey changes over time. • Rabbit Hole Distillery founded by Kaveh Zamanian creates bourbon that captures the essen...

Send us Fan Mail We venture beyond American borders to explore the unique character of German rye whiskey with special guest Randy Ford, the Whiskey Doctor, in our new segment "Whiskey Without Borders." • German whiskey from the Eifel region, known as "German Siberia," features rye grown in volcanic soil  • The distillery employs a unique three-stage maturation process using Bo...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into our tasting of Larrikin Distillery's 124.2 proof Single Barrel bourbon with special guest Knobs, Tiny's son who offers a beginner's perspective on high-proof whiskey. • Larrikin Distillery brings Australian spirit to Kentucky bourbon, founded by Greg Keely who served in both US and Australian navies • "Larrikin" means a mischievous but good-heart...

Send us Fan Mail Metallica's Blackened Whiskey and other celebrity spirits are more than marketing gimmicks, offering quality products with innovative aging techniques. Music-inspired whiskeys like Blackened use sonic enhancement processes where sound waves cause barrels to vibrate, extracting unique flavors from the wood. • Comparison of Blackened Whiskey (90 proof, finished in brandy casks)...

Send us Fan Mail The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste and review the 2025 Bombergers Declaration PFG bourbon from Michter's, scoring it an impressive 16.5/18 on their barrel bottle breakdown. This limited-edition bourbon showcases Michter's innovative "Precision Fine Grain" finishing process, resulting in a complex, rich, and deeply flavorful whiskey experience worth its premium pric...

Send us Fan Mail Bourbon groups, societies, and clubs across the globe have become the driving force behind whiskey's surging popularity, creating communities that offer education, camaraderie, and exclusive experiences. From Facebook groups with thousands of members to elite membership clubs offering barrel picks, these organizations have transformed whiskey appreciation from a solitary purs...

Send us Fan Mail The economics of whiskey pricing involves numerous factors that determine why bourbon costs what it does, from physical aspects of aging to market demands and consumer preferences. • Quality and quantity are fundamental considerations in whiskey pricing • Age significantly impacts cost due to taxes, warehouse space, and liquid loss through evaporation • Temperature fluctuations af...

Send us Fan Mail We explore Kentucky's vibrant bourbon scene, highlighting unique experiences at Whiskey Thief Distilling Company and New Riff Distillery while previewing our upcoming fifth annual Kentucky Bourbon Bus Tour. • Whiskey Thief Distilling offers farm-to-glass experiences at Three Boys Farm in Frankfort and a tasting room in New Lou • Their unique barrel stations let visitors thiev...

Send us Fan Mail The bourbon glut is over, with distilleries reporting exceptional sales and Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets selling out in just four days rather than months. • Pandemic caused a temporary slowdown as society reopened and people returned to busier lifestyles • Political uncertainty during election year contributed to consumer hesitation • Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 completely...

Send us Fan Mail Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill's bourbon ambassador, shares insider knowledge on the distillery's operations, history, and production scale while discussing their impressive portfolio of whiskeys. • Heaven Hill produces 1,500 barrels daily, operates around 70 rickhouses, and maintains 2.1 million barrels in inventory • The Shapira family has maintained ownership for nearly...