Best Masterdistiller Podcasts (2024)

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Whiskey Quickie: High N' Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Review 4:39

13m ago4:39

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review High N' Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This 5 year old whiskey is 98.2 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this revi…

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TWiB: A New Knife Collaboration, 2024 SIP Scholarship Program, Keeneland and Maker’s Launch Greats of the Gate 34:29

4d ago34:29

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It's This Week in Bourbon for April 19th 2024. Maker's Mark, Ed Lee, and Messermeister come out with a knife collaboration, Bourbon Women announces the 2024 SIP Scholarship Program, and Keeneland Race Course and Maker’s Mark launch Greats of the Gate. Show Notes: Woodford Reserve Distillery has unfairly influenced a 2022 unionization vote Maker's M…

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458 - Are Sneakerheads Years Ahead of Bourbon Hunters? with Matt Kusek 1:14:06

12h ago1:14:06

1:14:06

Whenever you get into a hobby that involved enthusiasts and collecting, there are trends that begin to appear. Allocations, raffles, lotteries, fakes, these are things that become common. One of those hobbies that has quite a few parallels is sneakers. Matt Kusek is a certified whiskey enthusiasts as a write for Malt Review but he's also the host o…

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391. Pig Beach BBQ and Bourbon Pairing 1:09:50

1d ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Jim heads down to the Louisville waterfront to join Shane McBride for some epic barbeque meats and select bourbons. In this episode we learn all about Pig Beach and their "World Champion" award winning BBQ. We also taste through a selection of their carefully selected bourbons. This is a must listen show... sorry in advance for a little bit of lip …

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Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel's 12 Year Batch 2 Tennessee Whiskey Review 4:50

2d ago4:50

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel's 12 Year Batch 2 Tennessee Whiskey. This 12 year old whiskey is 107 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this r…

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TWiB: Derby Season With Lots of Events, Jeff Hopmayer Joins The Board for Staghorn, 18 Brand New Whiskey Releases! 1:01:20

6d ago1:01:20

1:01:20

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 12th 2024. Derby season is abuzz in Louisville with lots of events, Jeff Hopmayer joins the board for Staghorn, and 18 new whiskey releases. Show Notes: A21 Wine & Spirits has agreed to purchase the Noble Oak American Whiskey brand from Edrington Slow Pass Bourbon Co. LLC is considering opening a $70 million dist…

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457 - The Epic Hunt for Dusty Booze with Aaron Goldfarb 54:32

7d ago54:32

54:32

You hear us talk about dusty bourbon on the show too often. We keep beating that dead horse because it's a chance to drink history and have a completely different whiskey than what's in the bottle today. Vintage spirits are on the rise and have gone from an underground enthusiast crowd into the mainstream. Aaron Goldfarb is a distinguished author a…

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390. Bulleit Jam Session with The Pretty Goods 1:12:29

9d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Jim gets to hang with The Pretty Goods and sip on some Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon as well as their 12 Year Rye. The Pretty Goods is a great band out of central Kentucky who will be ushering in this years Bourbon on the Banks event by playing the launch party at Whiskey Thief Distilling. This is great show with some original songs and great whiskey. Ch…

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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year Bourbon Review 5:15

9d ago5:15

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year. This 18 year old bourbon is 120 proof and $300 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. …

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Behind The Pursuit: How To Choose a Distributor 55:07

14d ago55:07

55:07

Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand Stemming from the episode of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast with John Foster of Ragged Branch, today's episode comes from a few listeners of the show, Todd and David, as Kenny discusses the process of choosing distributors specifically for Pursuit Spirits. We touch on topics such as the three-tier…

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456 - Will Non Distilling Producers Survive 2024? And A Message From Barrell Bourbon on Bourbon Community Roundtable #92 1:25:53

18d ago1:25:53

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The past few weeks there have been lots of speculation about non distilling producers, or known as NDPs, being able to survive. The market has shifted and there are images of sourced brands that have prices slashed on shelves along with others having their facilities up for sale. This makes us wonder what is in store for the remainder of the year. …

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389. The Quiet Giant - Middle West Spirits 1:03:01

16d ago1:03:01

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Jim hangs out with Ryan Lang, Owner and CEO of Middle West Spirits of Columbus Ohio. Ryan brings three of their core offerings to sample during this episode. Join in while we taste through the Middle West lineup and talk about the great expansion project underway at Middle West. There are some great whiskey things happening in Ohio these days! Than…

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Whiskey Quickie: Chattanooga Whiskey White Port Cask Finished Review 4:08

16d ago4:08

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Chattanooga Whiskey White Port Cask Finished. This 5 year old whiskey is 95 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review…

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TWiB: New Service Called Kentucky Bourbon Retreat, Hard Truth's Farmer’s Reserve, Woodford Reserve's $15,000 Derby Bottle 33:40

20d ago33:40

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 29th 2024. A new service is launching dubbed the Kentucky Bourbon Retreat, Hard Truth Distilling Co. announced the introduction of Farmer’s Reserve, and Woodford Reserve drops a $15,000 bottle for the 150th Kentucky Derby. Show Notes: A new service is launching dubbed the Kentucky Bourbon Retreat Indiana has new …

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455 - Digging Into The Psychology of a Bourbon Hunter with Jim White of Reality Check 1:06:28

21d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Understanding how the bourbon geek thinks has been something that has dumbfounded us for years. We talk about it all the time on roundtables and other episodes where we try to guess why consumers purchase in certain ways. And for the longest time, you all have asked why don't we get someone on the show that can talk about the psychology of a bourbo…

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388. Limestone Farms Morgan Family Collection 1:08:52

23d ago1:08:52

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Jim sits down with Barry Downing of Limestone Farms. Barry is the COO/Partner/Master Crafter & Blender at Limestone Farms. He brings with him three expressions from the Morgan Familiy Collection for today's show. Listen in while we taste throught these exclusive and exceptional pours. Cheers! Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pi…

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Whiskey Quickie: Broken Barrel Honey Smoke Reserva American Whiskey Review 4:51

23d ago4:51

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Broken Barrel Honey Smoke Reserva American Whiskey. This 6 year old whiskey is 110 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this…

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TWiB: MGP Files Lawsuits Against Two Cities, More Partnerships in Golf Are Coming, Rabbit Hole Heretofore 39:53

27d ago39:53

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 22nd 2024. MGP is getting ready to battle two cities in court, more partnerships in golf are coming from Elijah Craig and Blade & Bow, and Rabbit Hole released the newest member of its Distillery Series, Heretofore. Show Notes: MGP is getting ready to battle two cities in court Thieves got away with bourbon that …

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454 - The Evolving Trends of Bourbon Journalism with Maggie Kimberl 1:10:00

28d ago1:10:00

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Before there were Instagram and TikTok influencers, YouTubers, and even podcasters, there were writers. I'm not talking about bloggers. But esteemed authors and journalists who dug into a story and took it to magazines and other trade publications. The times have changed, our attention spans have gotten much shorter, and now running a story is much…

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Whiskey Quickie: Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Review 3:45

1M ago3:45

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Widow Jane Paradigm Rye. This non-age stated rye is 93 proof and $50 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest …

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TWiB: A Brewer Sues Government To Distill as a Hobby, Chattanooga Batch 037: Ancient Wheat, Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish 34:54

1M ago34:54

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 15th 2024. A brewer in Ohio is suing the federal government saying he should be able to distil as a hobby, Chattanooga is releasing DISCOVER EXPERIMENTAL BATCH 037: ANCIENT WHEAT!, and Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: Yellowstone Rum Cask…

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453 - Will Horses Help Sell a Bottle? with Sean Josephs of Pinhook 1:12:51

1M ago1:12:51

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The platform of this podcast was to help connect listeners to the brands they see on the store shelves. As time has gone on, sometimes we discover there really isn't much substance to a brand. But today's guest is the very opposite. I found myself enthralled with our guests history in the culinary world and what he's doing to make his whiskey be on…

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Whiskey Quickie: New Riff Bohemian Wheat Bourbon Review 4:20

1M ago4:20

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review New Riff Bohemian Wheat Bourbon. This 8 year old bourbon is 117.9 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is …

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TWiB: National Buzzard's Day Is a Thing, Old Forester High Angel's Share, Pursuit Releases United Double Oaked Bourbon 32:38

2M ago32:38

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 8th 2024. National Buzzard's Day is a thing, Old Forester releases High Angel's Share, and Pursuit Spirits finally releases their long awaited United Double Oaked Bourbon. Show Notes: March 15 is National Buzzards Day Ohio Liquor Goes Irish Old Forester High Angels’ Share Milam & Greene 2024 Wildlife Collection, …

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452 - Is the Bourbon Boom Over? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #91 1:13:09

1M ago1:13:09

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Is the bourbon boom really over? Some people think it may. Fred Minnick recently touched on this subject and people began talking about their ideas and buying habits. We wanted to tackle that by touching on publicly traded companies, heresay from our own experience, and if we truly think craft and NDPs are in trouble. Show Notes: Above the Char wit…

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387. Redemption Whiskey with Alan Kennedy 57:54

2M ago57:54

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Jim hangs out with Alan Kennedy of Rememption Whiskey for an afternoon of sipping and chatting over a few great whiskeys. Listen in as Jim tastes through a few surprising expressions from Redemption that will have you running to your local liquor store. Lots of fun and a few surprises in this episode. Cheers! Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bo…

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Whiskey Quickie: Fireside Hazmat Proof Bourbon Review 4:28

2M ago4:28

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Fireside Hazmat Proof Bourbon. This 6 year old bourbon is 141.2 proof and $65 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is ou…

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TWiB: Brown‑Forman Sells Its Jack Daniel Cooperage, WSWA Says Premiumization is Dead, Lost Lantern Releases the Spring 2024 Collection 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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It's This Week in Bourbon for March 1st 2024. Brown‑Forman Corporation has sold its Jack Daniel Cooperage to Independent Stave Company, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America say that premiumization is dead, and Lost Lantern releases their Spring 2024 collection. Show Notes: Brown‑Forman Corporation has sold its Jack Daniel Cooperage The Ripken Expe…

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451 - Is There a Real White Oak Shortage? with Danna Baxley of The Nature Conservancy 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

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The barrel is a magical component to the creation of bourbon and nearly 95% of all bourbon goes into white oak. But what's the problem with this? Bourbon can only be used in a charred barrel once. After that, it needs to find a new home. Now that may sound wasteful but the bourbon market is only a very small contributor to the current white oak pro…

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386. Exploring Malted Rye Whiskey 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Jim invites Rob Carter to The Bourbon Road Bar and Rob comes bearing gifts. In this episode we explore five malt rye whiskeys that will blow your mind. If you have not experience a malted rye, you should definitely listen in. We try products including Basil Hayden, New Riff, Old Maysville Club, ASW Resurgens and 291 All Rye in this episode. Thank y…

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Whiskey Quickie: Jack Daniel's Distillery Series #12 Review 3:47

2M ago3:47

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Jack Daniel's Distillery Series #12 Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks. This non-age stated whiskey is 90 proof and $42 MSRP (375mL). Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were …

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Behind The Pursuit: What is Left to Innovate? 36:45

2M ago36:45

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Subscribe to Behind The Pursuit: From Bourbon to Brand On today’s show we discuss the topic of innovation in the bourbon industry and explore the different ways brands differentiate their products. We question whether there is anything left to innovate and the reasons consumers are drawn to finished whiskeys. The conversation touches on the marketi…

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450 - Is American Single Malt On The Rise? with Steve Hawley, President of American Single Malt Whiskey Commission 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

There's a few things we talk about from time to time on the show. Sometimes it's RTDs, sometimes it's tequlia, and one spirit that seems to make it's way into more conversations is American Single Malt whiskey. However, I told myself that if we're going to talk about American Single Malt whiskey then we need a person that can really go indepth. Wha…

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385. Filmland Spirits 55:54

2M ago55:54

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Jim and Brian sit down with Troy Bolotnick from Filmland Spirits to sip through a couple of their highly acclaimed whiskeys. Troy dives in to the history and current success of the brand while hinting to some future endeavors that may be just down the road. Listen in for all the details. Thank you to our sponsors, Blanton's Bourbon Shop and Pints a…

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Whiskey Quickie: Hemingway Rye Signature Edition Review 4:00

2M ago4:00

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hemingway Rye Signature Edition. This non-age stated rye is 102 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is ou…

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TWiB: Bulleit and Redemption Are Back in Court, MGP Sues the Town of Williamstown, Kentucky, Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Announced 41:18

2M ago41:18

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 16th 2024. Bulleit and Redemption whiskey brands are back at it in court, MGP is suing the city of Williamstown, Kentucky, and Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. Show Notes: Woodford Reserve teams up with Sergio Hudson and Anifa Mvuemb …

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449 - Ed Bley is Back with Old Stubborn Whiskey 1:06:25

2M ago1:06:25

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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, we finally see the re-emergence of Ed Bley. Ed has been a previous guest on the podcast that was from way back in 2018. So if you just started listening to Bourbon Pursuit, then you probably have no idea of the impact Ed had on the bourbon world during that time. Ed went into hiding and went on a mission to bri…

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384. Never Say Die 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Jim hosts Martha Dalton from Never Say Die to taste and talk about their very special bourbon whiiskey. Born in Kentucky and finished in London England, this whiskey is a true sipper with an exceptional story. Listen in to hear about this Kentucky bourbon that makes its way across and back to find a place on our bars here in the US. Thank you to ou…

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Whiskey Quickie: Heart of Mystic Bourbon Review 4:18

2M ago4:18

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Heart of Mystic Bourbon. This 3 year old bourbon is 114.6 proof and $40 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our hone…

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TWiB: 2023 Bourbon Economic Impact Study, Bardstown Bourbon Company's “House of Bardstown", Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year 54:38

2M ago54:38

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 9th 2024. 2023 Bourbon Economic Impact Study is out, Bardstown Bourbon Company introduces the “House of Bardstown," and Heaven Hill releases Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Bourbon. Show Notes: 2023 Bourbon Economnic Impact Study is out. Bardstown Bourbon Company introduces the “House of Bardstown" Old Foreste…

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448 - When Does An Age Statement Matter? on Bourbon Community Roundtable #90 1:15:13

2M ago1:15:13

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Whether it's 2 or 12 years old, the age statement on a bottle seems to be an attractor to many. But as we start diving more into our bourbon journey we start realizing that age is just a number. I've had some really great bourbons at 4 years old and some really great at 14. With all that being said, at what point should you proudly display that age…

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383. An Ohio Whiskey Roadies Trip 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

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Jim and Melody travel to Ohio to meet up with a fine group of Bourbon Roadies. This week we hange out with Doug, Mark, Rhett and their better halves. We drink through six different Ohio whiskeys while tasting some of the best Pizza northwest Ohio has to offer. Lots of laughs on this episode. Be sure not to miss it. Thank you to our sponsors, Blanto…

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