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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 a text We share how Whiskey Thief keeps its farm soul while growing in Louisville and nationwide through direct-to-consumer shipping. We taste a nine-year rye, dig into pot still craft, and map the rising whiskey hub shaping the city’s scene. • why grow and stay the same is the goal • how the urban tasting room mirrors the farm vibe • what pot distilling demands from a skilled team • where collaboration beats constant instruction • how maturation, storage, and weather shape flavor • why...
Send a text We chart Alan Bishop’s leap from an established distillery to Old Homestead, how he rebuilt his stills, and why he’s doubling down on experiential spirits. We taste and unpack Wickliffe Bell at 139.2 proof—peat-smoked oats, smoked apples, clean cuts, and a rest that polishes without erasing character. • Reinvention after French Lick and owning the build at Old Homestead • Pot still aging limits and why barrel babysitting matters • Labels that free creativity: whiskey from a bourb...
Send a text We taste presidential-labeled pours, unpack how to judge whiskey beyond politics, and dive into Dark Arts’ global wood program, pricing choices, and plans for Noble Arts. The talk moves through Lexington’s revival, industry alliances, and bourbon’s power to bring people together. • judging whiskey on liquid quality not labels • guest’s background, global sourcing, and neat-pour philosophy • Noble Arts launch plans and honey-cask allocations • festivals, YouTube creators, and smal...
Send a text We chase one core question: does the whiskey in the bottle live up to the story. Dark Arts’ chief alchemist Macaulay Minton joins us to talk rare woods, fair pricing, Lexington’s revival, and why bourbon still works as social glue across differences. • focusing on liquid over labels and hype • Dark Arts’ global wood program and toast design • neat-first philosophy and hospitality without pretense • accessible pricing on exotic finishes, including Mizunara • festival plans, limite...
Send a text Gregg Snyder Master distiller of 4 Branches Bourbon and Tiny trace bourbon’s cycle from the late 1970s decline to today’s surplus, explaining why growth leveled, not crashed. Along the way we unpack ownership shifts, the rise of sourcing and blending, oak supply myths, and why premium whiskey still holds strong. • market cycles from decline to correction • Seagram’s consolidation and Four Roses ownership story • global demand shaping U.S. bourbon strategy • sourcing as a smart mo...
Send a text Two friends return to the mics with health updates, family news, and a shared pour of Old Forester President’s Choice. We dig into Barrel #133 at 115.3 proof, break down the nose, body, taste, and finish, and give it a 17 out of 18 with clear reasons why. • context on President’s Choice relaunch and heritage • Ohio allocation versus distillery-only releases • barrel #133 stats, age in months, and proof • nose of banana, vanilla, and bakery spice • body and viscosity that soften t...
Send a text We compare Early Times Bottled in Bond from 2022 and 2025, decode laser codes to date bottles, and unpack what changed after Sazerac moved production to Barton 1792. We score both pours using the Old Louisville barrel bottle breakdown and land on a surprising tie with different strengths. • Bottled in Bond rules clarified and why they matter • Early Times history from 1860 to the 2017 BIB revival • 2020 acquisition by Sazerac and Barton 1792 transition • How to read laser codes t...
Send a text We sit down with Macaulay Williams to explore how Duck Club blends culture, craft, and sharp pricing, from a $29.99 92 proof sipper to a $39.99 110 proof High‑Brass. The talk ranges from rickhouse science to market oversupply, with a clear stance on blending, transparency, and conservation. • origin story of Duck Club and the hunting clubhouse ethos • Riley Green as co‑founder and authentic voice • conservation support for Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl • blending philosophy...
Send a text We explore how a five-year whiskey aged in used cooperage becomes something new when layered with over two dozen botanicals. Kieran Walsh shares the path from wine and High West to Big Easy Whiskey and why he designed an 86 proof pour that opens on ice, thrives in a toddy, and avoids sugary shortcuts. • philosophy of enhancing whiskey rather than masking it • used cooperage to balance oak and highlight grain character • infusion set including baking spices, citrus peel, and green...
Send a text We taste Ohio’s exclusive Woodford Reserve Double Oak Barrel Proof single barrel release, explain what makes it different from the 94-proof staple, and score Barrel #5 using our Barrel Bottle Breakdown. We also share community updates, weather-scrambled plans, and next week’s guest lineup. • OHLQ’s first barrel-proof single barrel of Double Oak and why it matters • How the second toasted barrel shapes sweetness, spice, and finish • Barrel #5 tasting notes of butterscotch, green b...
Send a text We taste Yellowstone’s new Recollection Series and score it 15 out of 18 while tracing the brand’s roots, the bottle’s historic design, and where limited releases fit in a changing bourbon market. We also break down industry news on Luca Mariano and Jim Beam’s Claremont pause. • eight-year, 110-proof Yellowstone Recollection profile and tasting • bottle design inspired by historic show bottles • classic Kentucky notes of cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, oak • scoring via nose, body, ta...
Send a text We weigh the promise and pitfalls of celebrity whiskey while tasting Steph Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut from Boone County, scoring it 14/18 and debating price, authenticity, and staying power. The tour story, the mash bill, and the finish that surprises anchor a frank review. • celebrity whiskey motives, reach, and risks • Boone County partnership and production details • mash bill, age range, and 90 proof positioning • pricing context against premium and value tiers • oxidation impac...
Send a text A roasty Lebanese single malt takes center stage as we trade Kentucky comfort for global curiosity, tracing a bottle discovered in Chicago back to an eight-generation family distillery. We score it live, debate the finish, and explain why it belongs on a bourbon lover’s shelf. • origins of Middle East single malt and Riachi family legacy • why imperial dark malt tastes like coffee and chocolate • proof, legs, and how viscosity shapes perception • tasting notes from toasted coconu...
Send a text We lay out a practical plan for managing a growing bourbon collection, from storage and oxidation to what to revisit and what to finish. We taste and score Booker's Kentucky Tea 2023-03 to show how proof, time, and a splash of water change the glass. • why open bottles get forgotten and how to prioritize revisits • hangovers, mash bills, and why rye can hit harder • rickhouse aroma as the benchmark bourbon profile • oxidation’s role in softening heat and boosting flavor • storage...
Send a text We map how the American whiskey market cools from a frenzy to a focused, data-driven industry and why that’s a win for drinkers. More barrels, smarter releases, and price corrections point to a year of better access and stronger value. • bourbon boom meeting reality in 2026 • production ramps, tech upgrades, and inventory management • allocations easing and core labels returning to shelves • drink less, drink better mindset shaping demand • price fatigue, SRP resets, and secondar...
Send a text Five heavy hitters enter a blind tasting; a tie forces a live tiebreak and the crown goes to Old Man Winter With a prestige French oak finish. We trade hype for flavor, argue proof vs. balance, and learn how availability shapes a worthy Scotchy Bourbon Boys “Bourbon of the year.” • sponsors thanked and distillery updates shared • lineup set for the blind: five bourbons, one wild card on the side • simple scoring rules agreed, color coding to prevent bias • first-pass notes on col...
Send a text We question why champagne owns midnight and chart a path for bourbon to claim 12:01 with a simple, shared ritual called the Midnight Pour. We also review Old Louisville’s Cathedral, a Bardstown blend finished in 300-year French oak, and share community updates and ways to support the show. • why bubbles dominate the countdown and how ritual drives tradition • how bourbon’s brand voice skews contemplative and misses the moment • blueprint for a Midnight Pour and a simple signature...
Send a text A once-in-seven-years holiday release becomes the centerpiece of our Christmas bottle breakdown, with aromas of baked bread, eggnog, and allspice leading to a cacao-tinged, long finish. We share distillery stories, explain our rating system, and end with gratitude for six seasons of community. • Middle West Spirits sponsor intro and grain-to-glass ethos • Giveaway hiccup and winner announcement • Closing the 12 Days of Christmas challenge • Old Louisville Whiskey Company visit ti...
Send a text We face off two 2025 Booker’s batches—By The Pond and Phantom Pipes—using our barrel bottle breakdown to score nose, body, taste, and finish, and crown our Bourbon of the Year. Along the way we share holiday chaos, AI artwork laughs, and a few road-warrior stories from Ohio and Kentucky. • sponsor shout to Middle West Spirits and Michelone Reserve • housekeeping on platforms, reviews, and merch • recap of Christmas party at Gervasi and community support • AI cartoon art reveal an...
Send a text We line up 2025 Booker’s batches, debate what makes the brand’s core profile, and fight our way to a clear winner. By The Pond earns the crown after a tight contest, while the tequila-finished Reserve sparks a big debate about tradition versus innovation. • quick setup on Middle West ad spot and Kentucky bourbon focus • live studio energy with Tiny, Super Nash and CT • tasting Barry’s Batch 01 with brown sugar and classic heat • tasting By The Pond 02 with rickhouse nose and silk...
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