Claim OwnershipThe Scotchy Bourbon Boys
Subscribed: 17Played: 1,227
Subscribe
© 2025 The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
Description
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys love Whiskey and every thing about the industry! Martin "Super Nash", Jeff "Tiny", Rachel "Roxy" Karl "Whisky" and Chris "CT" all make up The Scotchy Bourbon Boys! Join us in talking everything and anything Whiskey, with the innovators, and distillers around the globe. Go behind the scenes of making great whiskey and learn how some of the best in the whiskey industry make their product! Remember good whiskey means great friends and good times! Go out and Live Your Life Dangerously!
525 Episodes
Reverse
Send us a text Two hosts taste and score Weller Full proof while unpacking its Buffalo Trace weeded mashbill, Pappy lineage, and why it remains so hard to find. A side-by-side of 2024 vs 2025 bottles leads to big caramel, butterscotch, and oak debates, plus “Knobs on Ice” to test dilution. • sponsor shout and community roll call across YouTube and Facebook • fall release season context and Ohio bourbon lottery overview • Weller lineup and Pappy selection explained with weeded mashbill • batc...
Send us a text We map how identical distillate aged 11 years diverges across three Beam Claremont warehouses, then score Warehouse R and taste through W and G to find the standout. Along the way we revisit Harden’s Creek history and sample Golden Origins corn whiskey to clarify why used barrels change the label and the flavor. • Harden’s Creek origin story and past releases • 2025 concept of same distillate across three warehouses • Warehouse R profile and full tasting with scoring • Warehou...
Send us a text We share how a promise to make a honey bourbon became a labor-heavy infusion method, why Texas heat shapes price and flavor, and how Guadalupe evolved from a winery barrel swap to direct Portuguese port casks. The craft boom, bank-fueled bloat, and the power of fan communities round out a candid look at where bourbon goes next. • honey-infused bourbon built with stave-soaked wildflower honey • infused vs finished explained with TTB labeling choices • texas heat, angel’s share,...
Send us a text We taste Booker’s Jerry’s Batch, honor Jerry Dalton’s legacy, and tell the story of how a painting, a vintage serial number, and a shared hunt formed our friendship. The pour leads to a rare perfect score as we break down vanilla glaze, caramel apple notes, and a finish that glows more than it burns. • why Jerry Dalton matters to Beam’s lineage • nine-warehouse blend and what 11.1% signals • uncut, unfiltered texture vs ethanol bite • vanilla frosting, carame...
Send us a text Ashley Barnes walks us through the craft behind Lucky Seven’s luxe finishes and Curley’s everyday versatility while we trade festival stories, hotel speakeasy tips, and single-barrel wins. From refurbished French oak to five-day Amburana cycles, we dig into how consistency, balance, and smart lab design keep each pour true. • Lucky Seven’s luxury profile, cigar-lounge vibe, and age statements • Refurbished French oak on The Frenchman for layered depth • Amburana strategy on Th...
Send us a text We trade perfect bar seats for a once-in-a-lifetime OFC pour, walk the river at Bourbon on the Banks, and put Augusta’s 13-year hazmat through a full Barrel Bottle Breakdown. Between dusties, cigars, and cathedral oak, we weigh power against poise and land on what makes a pour memorable. • platform updates, memberships, and feedback asks across YouTube, Apple, Spotify, TikTok • Bourbon on the Banks preview, logistics, and tent setup • House of Commons couch sacrifice for an OF...
Send us a text We recap a fast, generous, and unforgettable Bourbon on the Banks weekend—from Whiskey Thief’s bonfire kickoff to rare pours at House of Commons—and finish with a Four Roses OBSK single barrel breakdown that scores 16/18. Along the way we visit Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace, and more, and share why recipe literacy turns casual sipping into confident selection. • sponsor spotlight for Whiskey Thief tasting rooms in Kentucky and New York • festival logistics, booth setu...
Send us a text A live conversation from Kentucky Bourbon Festival with Augusta Distillery’s national brand ambassador Matt Groves, explores how a small river town builds a premium, single‑barrel bourbon brand while keeping community at its core. We taste Buckner’s 10 and 13, unpack Old Route 8, announce surprise drops, and share a vintage 1946 pour that connects past to future. • festival energy, industry friendships, and why bourbon is community • Augusta visitor experience with lawn seatin...
Send us a text We map out the full Bourbon on the Banks weekend—kickoff at Whiskey Thief, Friday auction, and a citywide Saturday—then rate The Beautiful and the Damned’s “The Last Lion” with a balanced, peach-forward breakdown. We share how to join the fun even without tickets and where to find us live. • sponsor shout for Whiskey Thief tasting rooms and barrel picks • travel plans, live podcast setup, where and when to meet us • what makes Bourbon on the Banks unique in Frankfurt • Friday ...
Send us a text Black Diamond Bourbon combines innovative boxcar aging with a thoughtful blend of Middle West and MGP whiskeys to create a uniquely Appalachian expression that honors Ohio's coal mining heritage. • A bourbon that scores an impressive 15/18 on the Old Louisville Whiskey Company's barrel bottle breakdown scale • Mash bill of 71% corn, 24% rye, and 5% barley bottled at 103 proof • The only bourbon in America aged in railroad boxcars, creating unique temperature fluctuations • A b...
Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste the new Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whiskey from Maker's Mark and discuss their connections with the distillery and upcoming barrel picks. This 114.7 proof whiskey made from a blend of seven and eight-year-old wheat whiskeys showcases Maker's Mark's commitment to regenerative farming practices. • Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whiskey is part of Maker's Mark's regenerative agriculture initiative • The 2025 edition contains 51% soft red winter wh...
Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys conduct a blind tasting of three years of Maker's Mark Cellar Age releases to determine which vintage delivers the most exceptional flavor profile. Our expectations are completely overturned when the 2024 release unanimously wins with its stunning caramel, cherry, vanilla, and apple notes, scoring a perfect 19/18 on our rating scale. • We discuss our recent barrel selection experience at Maker's Mark with Rob Samuels • Rob Samuels explains how Maker's ...
Send us a text We explore Booker's Reserve 2025, a groundbreaking bourbon finished in tequila barrels that creates a unique flavor experience unlike any previous Booker's release. • First-ever finished Booker's bourbon and first tequila finish in the Beam portfolio • Barrels traveled from Kentucky to Mexico and back, creating a global whiskey story • Aged 8 years, 10 months, 11 days at 123.3 proof (61.65% ABV) • Brown wax seal pays homage to early Booker's releases • Freddie Noe's innovative...
Send us a text Rebekah Neeley from Neeley Family Distillery joins us to share their latest innovations and a tasting of uniquely finished whiskeys from their Sparta, Kentucky distillery. From their upcoming three-chamber still to award-winning experimental finishes, Rebecca demonstrates why small, family-owned distilleries are at the forefront of bourbon innovation. • Neely is installing a three-chamber still, becoming only the fourth operational one in the world • Cypress fermenters impart ...
Send us a text Tiny recounts the Scotchy Bourbon Boys' action-packed week at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, highlighting distillery tours, bottle releases, and unforgettable experiences. The team captured professional-quality content throughout the festival while collecting exceptional bourbon. • Pre-festival activities included podcasting at Neely Family Distillery and hosting a fan meetup at Revival Vintage Spirits • Acquired a 1946 Dowling Deluxe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (distill...
Send us a text In our Last Podcast Of Season 6 The team visits Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, Michigan, where they explore the nine-year-old farm-based operation producing grain-to-glass whiskey with locally grown ingredients including their signature hazelnut rye. • Iron Fish grows over 80 acres of hazelnut rye, having recently harvested 100,000 pounds for their whiskey production • Started by sourcing MGP whiskey with unique barrel finishing while waiting for their own distillate t...
Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste and rate Old Fitzgerald 7-Year, finding this Heaven Hill wheated bourbon delivers impressive butterscotch and toasted coconut notes at a reasonable price point. • Old Fitzgerald 7-Year is part of Heaven Hill's wheated bourbon program including Larceny and other Old Fitzgerald expressions • This bottled-in-bond 100 proof bourbon presents rich caramel and butterscotch on the nose • The body has impressive viscosity with thick legs that coat the gla...
Send us a text Walter Zausch and Lisa Roper-Wicker share the exciting news of Lisa joining Whiskey Thief Distilling Company as their master distiller, a perfect pairing that feels like she's been part of the team for years rather than months. • Lisa is overseeing increased production with four fermentations currently running • Whiskey Thief is planning to build additional rick houses on their property to accommodate growth • The emotional connection distillers have to their whiskey, with Lis...
Send us a text We explore the innovative world of RD1 Spirits with Barry Brinegar and Dr. Jared Gollihue, discovering how scientific methodology is reshaping bourbon finishing techniques at their new Lexington distillery. • RD1's journey from honoring William Tarr's 1865 legacy to becoming pioneers in wood-finished Kentucky bourbon • Dr. Jared Gollihue's scientific approach to wood finishing, bringing PhD-level expertise to bourbon production • The challenges of wood selection, including reg...
Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys welcome Randy Prassy, Kentucky Bourbon Festival President, to discuss major improvements for the upcoming festival including a transformed VIP experience and expanded distillery footprint. • Complete transformation of St. Joseph's Church parking lot into a premium turf-covered distillery area with shade structures and cooling fans • Expansion of the Great Tent to include three air-conditioned education suites • Introduction of RFID technology on 34 sin...
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States