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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Jason Brauner, Co-Founder & Master Blender, of Buzzard’s Roost Sippin’ Whiskeys. They talk with Jason about his background in the restaurant world and how that led him into the world of Bourbon, how the Buzzard’s Roost brand was created and their unique double oaking technique, as well as what the future looks like for the brand. They also taste and review their Double Oak Bourbon, their brand new Double Oak Cigar Blend Bourbon, and Single Barrel Founder’s Select Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Owner/Chef Ruth Osterman and Chef Jessica Faulhaber from La Bonne Vie in Lexington, KY. Chef Ruth was formerly a guest on Episode 231. They talk with Ruth and Jessica about their backgrounds and how they each ended up in the culinary world, how they go about selecting the dishes and the Bourbons for their food pairings, and their upcoming Stories of Appalachia: Chef’s Table Series Dinner with Bourbon Pairing on Friday, September 26th. They also taste and review the new 2025 Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged, the new Batch 2 of Peerless Toasted Rye, and the soon to be released Phifer Pavitt Late Nite. They pair each of these expressions with delicious appetizers prepared by Chef Ruth and Chef Jessica. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Michael Nanula, CEO, and Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker, from Three Chord Bourbon. They talk with Michael and Ari about their respective backgrounds and how they each got into the Bourbon world, the rebranding that Three Chord has gone through recently and how they are tying together the world of Bourbon and the world of music, and what the future looks like for Three Chord. They also taste and review their new Flipside Triple Wood, their Strange Collab, their Riot Double Bonded Rye, and their Hard Pressed Tennessee Whiskey. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and great pours. The Crew talk about the recent litigation involving Uncle Nearest and what that might mean for the brand and the owners moving forward, some of the newer Bourbon experiences that have opened in Louisville and how Lexington might be able to improve its overall Bourbon tourism, and this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival which is just one week away. They also taste and review the new 8-year old Beam Bowling Pin Bourbon, the 2025 Bomberger’s Declaration release from Michter’s, and a special, yet to be released expression from Dark Arts featuring a blend of 16-year old Buff Turkey (to be released at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival). This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark is flying solo in the Bourbon Life Studios spending some time hanging out with his good friend, the President and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Randy Prasse. This is Randy’s 4th appearance on the Podcast making him one of only 4 guests to ever appear on The Bourbon Life Podcast 4 times. Mark and Randy talk about this year’s upcoming 34th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival going on September 5th -7th in Bardstown, KY and all of the exciting changes attendees for this year’s event can expect, the incredible barrel picks that the Kentucky Bourbon Festival team has picked this year and how you can purchase your own bottles and maybe even win a collection of all of them too through this year’s raffle with tickets available onsite at the Festival, and they also look forward to next year’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival with a sneak peak of some things that you need to be on the lookout for. They also sip on Angel’s Envy during this Episode in honor of Angel’s Envy being this year’s featured distillery of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with two of their favorite guests, Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, Co-Founders of Potter Jane Distilling Co. Denny and Jane have been on the show numerous times but were on most recently guests on Episode 200. The guys talk with Denny & Jane about the processes that they are implanting in their new distillery including their fermentation, distilling, and barrel entry proof processes; the challenges that they have faced in this current marketplace as a brand new distillery/brand; and also some of the different brands that they are contract distilling for, including our good friends at Kentucky Senator Bourbon. They also taste and review some fresh off the still Wheated Bourbon Distillate distilled with a doubler and Rye Bourbon Distillate distilled with a thumper, some 3 month old Wheated Bourbon and Rye Bourbon, and a Old Stonegate 10-Year Old Bourbon from 1973. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and his special co-host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out on location at The Kitchen Table at The James B. Beam Distilling Co. with Jason Betts, Consumer Relations Manager, for The James B. Beam Distilling Co. This Episode originally aired on June 14, 2024 as Episode 227. Mark & Stacey talk with Jason about his extensive background and how that experience led him to Beam 9 years ago as well as what his job as Consumer Relations Manager entails, the creation of their incredible on-site restaurant, The Kitchen Table at The James B. Beam Distilling Co., and the awesome events that they host there, and all of the different tours and experiences that guests can have at The James B. Beam Distilling Co. They also taste and review the just released Golden Origins Corn Whiskey, which is part of the Hardin’s Creek Series, the soon-to-be-released Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye, and the recently released Little Book Ch. 8: Path Not Taken. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Stacey, Philip, and Mark (3/5 of The Bourbon Life Crew) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and great conversation. They talk about the different events that were held as part of the recent National Bourbon Week in Bardstown, several different new distillery openings here in Kentucky this month, and whether or not people are still hunting bottles like they used to. They also taste and review Knob Creek 7-Year Year Rye, the brand new Michter’s 10-Year Rye, and a Total Wine Knob Creek 7-Year Rye. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging out with Chris Walters, Creator, of Nose Your Bourbon. This Episode originally aired on September 20, 2024 as Episode 241. They talk with Chris about how his passion for Bourbon and his desire to create a system for himself to understand nosing and tasting notes better led to the creation of Nose Your Bourbon, the importance of learning how to properly nose and taste Bourbon as well as learning how to talk about those notes, and what the future looks like for the Nose Your Bourbon brand. They also taste and review Woodford Reserve Toasted Bourbon, Old Forester 1924, and Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaboration Series. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller, from Holladay Distillery. This Episode originally aired on May 3, 2024 as Episode 221. The guys talk with Kyle about his educational background and experience, as well as growing up on a farm in Kansas, and how that led him to the world of whiskey and his current role as Master Distiller, the incredible history behind Holladay Distillery and how they have resurrected the brand to become one of the hottest brands on the market currently, as well as what the future looks like for both Kyle and Holladay Distillery. They also taste and review their Ben Holladay 6-Year Old Missouri Straight Bottled in Bond Bourbon, their Holladay Soft Red Wheat Missouri Straight Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and their Holladay Soft Red Wheat 6-Year Old Missouri Straight Bottled in Bond Rickhouse Proof Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Damon Thayer & Andre Regard, Co-Founders, of Kentucky Senator Bourbon. Damon and Andre were previously guests on Episodes 128 and 182. They talk with Damon and Andre about all of the exciting things that have been going on with Kentucky Senator Bourbon since their last appearance, including their most recent release, the 7.5 year old Senator John Edwards Bourbon, the numerous awards that they have received over the past couple of years, as well as the partnerships they have with several distilleries for the production of their own distillate, including the new Potter Jane Distillery. They also taste and review the new Kentucky Senator John Edwards 7.5 Year Bourbon, the 9 Year Kentucky Senator John Brown Bourbon, a yet to be released 8 Year Louisiana Senator Huey Long Bourbon, and the Bourbon that started it all for them, the 15 Year Kentucky Senator Alben W. Barkley Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life enjoying some great conversation and some great pours. The Crew kicks things off with Bourbon Life Jeopardy, inspired by Philip’s idea to turn a love of trivia into a spirited game. From there, they dive into three big topics: the grand opening of the new RD1 Distillery and Visitor Experience in Lexington and what it means for the local bourbon scene, a preview of National Bourbon Week with a spotlight on the upcoming Beam Backyard Luau that’s set to be one of the summer’s biggest bourbon celebrations, and a heartfelt discussion about the recent devastating tornadoes that tore through Kentucky. They talk about how people can support those affected and share resources for getting involved with relief efforts. They also enjoyed three incredible pours that each sparked their own unique conversation: a vintage 1975 Seagram’s Benchmark Bourbon, offering a nostalgic glimpse into bourbon’s past; the brand new Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky from Maker’s Mark that showcased soft, sweet grain character; and a powerhouse Knob Creek Cask Strength Bluegrass Bartenders Fund Single Barrel Pick, selected to support a great cause while delivering bold, classic flavor. Each pour brought something different to the table and highlighted the diversity and richness of the whiskey world. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Robert Likarish, Founder, Jonathan Likarish, Master Distiller & Blender, and Marcia Likarish, the Mother of Texas Whiskey, of Ironroot Republic Distillery. This Episode origianlly aired on December 6, 2024 as Episode 252. The guys talk with Robert, Jonathan, and Marcia about their respective backgrounds and how a collective family decision led them into the wonderful world of whiskey, all of the incredible people who worked with them along the way to help them reach where they are today as well as a really cool story about how they got their still, as well as what the future looks like for Ironroot Republic Distillery. They also taste and review Ironroot Republic Sleight of Hand Bourbon, Saints Alley The Nobleman, Saints Alley The Harold, and Ironroot Republic Harbinger. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Juliet Schmalz, CEO & Founder, of Fortune’s Fool Whiskey. The guys talk with Juliet about her decision to leave her career as an anesthesiologist to pursue a career and launch a new brand in the whiskey industry, the creation of the brand and the challenges that she has faced since starting Fortune’s Fool, as well as what the future looks like for her and Fortune’s Fool Whiskey. They also taste a review Fortune’s Fool “The Prelude” Straight Rye Whiskey and the Fortune’s Fool “The Overture” Straight Rye Whiskey. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Matt Cunningham, Founder, of Old Glory Distilling Co. from Clarksville, Tennessee. This Episode originally aired as Episode 235 in August 2024. We talk with Matt about his background and how he transitioned from studying finance in college to becoming a firefighter in Clarksville to becoming the Founder of Old Glory, the decision to wait until Old Glory had its own mature distillate to release their first Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey, and what the future looks like for Old Glory. They also taste and review Old Glory Distilling Co.’s Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whiskey, their Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and an Old Glory Distilling Co. Single Barrel Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation. They talk about the recent news regarding the closure of Garrard County Distilling Co. and whether that is an indicator of the current Bourbon market overall, the recent flooding in Kentucky and the impact that it had on Buffalo Trace Distillery, and whether we’re starting to see more allocated bottles are finally being available on a consistent basis. They also taste and review the new Kentucky Senator Bourbon John Edwards release, Jim Beam Rye, and the newly released Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales, for Blackwood Distilling Co. in Versailles, Kentucky. This Episode originally aired on April 12, 2024 as Episode 218. The guys talk with Zach about his incredible background that saw him living in multiple countries over an extended period and working in the spirits industry in multiple roles, including an incredible stint most recently at Uproxx as their whiskey critic, that led him to Blackwood Distilling, the story and the people behind the creation of the Blackwood Distilling Co. brand, and an in-depth look at the future of the Bourbon industry with an emphasis on international markets and what that means for the future of Blackwood Distilling Co. They also taste and review the Blackwood Toasted Bourbon Batch 3 and Blackwood Toasted Rye Batch 2. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Owen Martin, Master Distiller, from Angel’s Envy. This Episode originally aired as Episode 233 on July 26, 2024. The guys talk with Owen about his impressive background and education, which included a stint in Scotland for a degree in brewing and distilling, his move from Stranahan’s in Colorado to Angel’s Envy to become its first Master Distiller since the death of original Co-Founder, Lincoln Henderson, and his view on the art of finishing, blending, and crafting Bourbon. They also taste and review Angel’s Envy’s 2023 Cask Strength Rye, their new Cask Strength Bottled in Bond Bourbon (Angel’s Envy’s first ever unfinished Bourbon release), and a sample of their yet to be released 2024 Cask Strength Bourbon (we are the first people outside of Angel’s Envy to get to taste that expression). This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55 and this Episode originally aired as Episode 243 in October 2024. The guys talk with Wes about the legacy that he and his father, Lincoln, created with Angel’s Envy and how Wes is continuing to build on that legacy with his 6 sons now at True Story, his decision to forego retirement and get back into the Bourbon business and the factors that drove that decision, and the incredible project that the parent company (which Wes also owns), Saga Spirits Group, has planned in Woodford County, Kentucky that will not only provide a home for True Story but will also create a destination location for Bourbon tourists to visit and enjoy. They also taste and review the soon to be released True Story Bourbon Finished in White Moscatel Casks and the True Story Rye Finished in Brazilian Amburana, PX, and Oloroso Sherry Casks. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark and Special Co-Host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out with Cordell Lawrence, CEO & Co-Founder, and Caleb Kilburn, Master Distiller & Co-Founder, of Eastern Light Distilling in Morehead, Kentucky. Mark and Stacey talk with Cordell and Caleb about their impressive backgrounds in the industry and what made them decide to leave Kentucky Peerless to start Eastern Light, why they decided to open their Eastern Light in Eastern Kentucky and what they both hope it will mean for the surrounding community, as well as what the timeline looks like for their opening and what the future looks like for Eastern Light Distilling. They also taste and review Four Roses Small Batch, Wild Turkey 101, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, all of which were picked purposefully by Cordell and Caleb for this Episode. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com
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