Bourbon Matters

Home Distilling Ban Overturned 19.04.2026 47:34 ↓

The guys discuss the overturning of the Federal home distilling ban, and what it means for whiskey enthusiasts

Top 5 Revisited 12.04.2026 50:42 ↓

The guys talk about their Top 5 Findable Whiskies from 2022 and today

Golf Guys 05.04.2026 40:52 ↓

The guys talk about golf and it's relationship to whiskey

Social Media Kyle 29.03.2026 48:01 ↓

The guys welcome the newest member of the team, Kyle, who is taking over social media for the podcast

High Proofers 22.03.2026 49:21 ↓

The guys discuss high proof whiskey, and what they like about it

Decanter Tier List 15.03.2026 1:12:27 ↓

The guys rank the best decanter-style bottles

Interview w/ Barrell Craft 08.03.2026 1:44:37 ↓

The guys are joined by Tripp Stimson, Chief Whiskey Scientist, and Ned Anderson, National Trade Developer, for Barrell Craft Spirits

Fresh Victor w/ Ken MacKenzie 01.03.2026 52:01 ↓

The guys are joined by Ken MacKenzie, founder of premium cocktail mixer brand, Fresh Victor

Chat Bot Questions 22.02.2026 51:07 ↓

The guys discuss the Uncle Nearest situation, as well as some topics posed by good old AI

Four Roses SOLD 15.02.2026 53:54 ↓

The guys discuss the recent sale of Four Roses

Barrell Sells a Plant 08.02.2026 1:01:17 ↓

The guys discuss some major whiskey news headlines

NDP Tier List 01.02.2026 1:25:37 ↓

The guys build an NDP tier list

Distillery Downtime 25.01.2026 48:31 ↓

The guys discuss what they would do in a temporary production shutdown in the current market conditions

Pat Brophy 18.01.2026 1:16:51 ↓

Jake and Dan are joined by Pat Brophy to discuss his transition from large-retailer sales manager, to independent distillery sales

2026 Predictions 11.01.2026 1:01:45 ↓

The guys give their whiskey predictions for 2026

Beam Pauses Production 04.01.2026 47:22 ↓

The guys discuss the Jim Beam production pause at their primary distilling location, as well as try some listener-provided samples

Bourbon Matters Top 5 Whiskies 2025 21.12.2025 1:02:19 ↓

The guys share their Top 5 Whiskies of 2025

Holiday Gift Guide and Whiskey Advocate Top 20 14.12.2025 53:02 ↓

The guys give recommendations on gifts for the bourbon enthusiast in your life, as well as go through the Whiskey Advocate Top 20 for 2025

Whiskey Calendars 07.12.2025 50:40 ↓

The guys are joined by Matt from Lake County Whiskey Club to talk about Whiskey Advent Calendars for the Holidays

Holiday Go-Tos 23.11.2025 44:44 ↓

Dan and Jake discuss their favorite drinks to pair with the upcoming holidays

Four Roses for Sale 16.11.2025 45:47 ↓

The guys discuss Four Roses going up for sale, Old Elk under Middle West management, and a listener question about allocations

Tim Piersant - Chattanooga Whiskey Founder 02.11.2025 1:07:51 ↓

The guys sit down with Chattanooga's Founder and CEO, Tim Piersant, to discuss the brand and their many experimental whiskies

2025 Fall/Winter Preview 26.10.2025 49:33 ↓

The show hits 25k listens and the guys go through the upcoming Fall and Winter allocated releases for 2025

Glasses 19.10.2025 59:24 ↓

The guys discuss the various types of glassware for whiskey consumption, and which ones they favor over the others

BiB Tier List 12.10.2025 1:13:21 ↓

The guys rank some common Bottled in Bond bourbons in another tier list