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The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
Author: Jeff Mueller, Martin Nash, Karl Henley,Chris thompson, Rachel Mueller
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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!
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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...
Send us a text Green River Distilling Company partners with the US Army to create a special 250th anniversary bourbon bottled at a meaningful 111.1 proof to commemorate Veterans Day. The collaborative project reflects Green River's long history of supporting veterans dating back to the distillery's founding by J.W. McCulloch, who gained favor with veterans that helped secure an 18-year contract as the sole spirits provider for US Marine Hospitals. • Official licensed product of the United St...
Send us a text We explore Milk & Honey (M&H) Israeli whiskey, a groundbreaking single malt aged at the lowest place on Earth. The Dead Sea location creates extreme maturation conditions, with temperatures reaching 124°F and extraordinary atmospheric pressure resulting in a complex whiskey despite its young age. • First whiskey ever aged in the Dead Sea region, 1,400 feet below sea level • Loses 25% to the angels each year (75% over its three-year aging period) • Made from 100% malted...
Send us a text We take listeners along on our bourbon hunting adventure in Chicago, revealing how the Windy City's whiskey scene differs dramatically from our experiences in Ohio and South Carolina. • Discovering the density of Chicago's liquor stores – passing 13 stores on one drive to Wrigleyville • Scoring Weller 12 for $50 at Woodman's during a massive 17-case drop • Finding allocated bottles readily available at reasonable prices across the city • Exploring Binny's flagship store, the t...
Send us a text Middle West Spirits has emerged as a powerful force in American whiskey, acquiring Old Elk Whiskey and expanding with a massive 75,000 square foot facility that produces 14,000 barrels every three months. • Founded in 2008 by Ryan Lang with a commitment to Ohio-grown grains and local production • Recently acquired Colorado-based Old Elk Whiskey to secure its future with a dedicated production facility • Produces a standout four-grain wheated bourbon featuring dark pumpernickel...
Send us a text Tiny explores how bourbon connects us during life's most meaningful moments, sharing how he honored his wife's uncle Peter with special whiskeys that brought family together in remembrance. • How bourbon serves as the social glue during celebrations and life transitions • The special whiskies shared at a Wisconsin memorial service, including Baker's bourbon and JW Dant from 1969 • The way whiskey creates bonds among family members of different generations • Walter's whis...
Send us a text We celebrate our 500th podcast episode with special guests Greg Schneider, Super Nash, Nobs, The Whiskey Doctor, Whiskey, and Bourbon Annie, reflecting on our journey from skeptical whiskey beginners to respected voices in the bourbon community. • Began with Tiny and Young Nose in 2018 when they couldn't believe bourbon could taste like crème brûlée • First recorded podcast featured Larceny bourbon after an initial 45-minute recording was lost • Super Nash joined on episode 6,...
Send us a text A backyard pond, fresh catfish, and bourbon that tastes like pomegranate? The latest Booker's release "By the Pond Batch" delivers an unexpected twist in the iconic barrel-strength bourbon lineup. Picking up this treasure at the Jim Beam distillery during a bourbon-packed Kentucky weekend, I couldn't wait to crack open batch 2025-02 and share my thoughts. Coming in at a robust 126.5 proof and aged 7 years, 1 month, and 20 days, this release honors the special place where Fred ...
Send us a text 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 invaluable technical experience working with countless mash bills, fermentation styles, and distillation te...
Send us a text 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 alternative to absinthe • Discovered bourbon flavors through a whiskey desk calendar in 2018 • Saved $5,00...