Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast

Sit and sip with us as we talk Bourbon Whiskey and American Civil War History! Co-hosts Jack and Elijah are avid historians and Bourbon connoisseurs in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley who work in battlefield preservation and archaeology, respectively. In this Podcast, we share a new Bourbon in every episode and provide our thoughts and opinions before diving into a discussion on specific battles of the American Civil War. Cheers!

Episode 43: Weller Antique 107 & Kilpatrick's Raid

We're joined by recurring guest, Jim Goecker, for the story of Judson Kilpatrick's Raid on Richmond. As we sit & sip, we've got our glasses full with a pour of Old Weller Antique 107 from Buffalo Trace Distillery.

06-11
56:13

Episode 42: Woodford Double Oak & Col. Mulligan at 2nd Kernstown

Sit & sip with us as we enjoy a pour of Woodford Reserve Double Oak with Steve Chesley as he talks about Colonel James Mulligan and his death at the 2nd Battle of Kernstown.

04-02
01:25:28

Episode 41: Smoke Wagon Desert Colt & Canadians at War

We're back from an extended hiatus with an exciting new episode of Battlefields & Bourbon! In this episode we share a glass of Smoke Wagon Desert Colt with our guest Peter Dalton as he breaks down a lesser known topic of the American Civil War- Canadian involvement and Medal of Honor recipients from way up North.

03-05
01:24:45

Episode 40: James E. Pepper Barrel Proof & Brice's Crossroads

Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we jump into the Battle of Brice's Crossroads with Graham Osborne, President of the Brice's Crossroads Foundation. As we do so, we have our glasses filled with James Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon.

01-15
01:45:06

Episode 39: Jeptha Creed RWB & Civil War Christmas

Join us for a special holiday episode with Will Eichler of Civil War Digital Digest as we sip some Jeptha Creed products and talk about Christmas during the Civil War!

12-25
46:33

Episode 38: J. Bumgardner's & Rio Hill

Sit & sip with us and guest Jarred Marlowe as we discuss the "Battle" of Rio Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia. To pair with our topic, we've got J. Bumgardner's Virginia Bourbon from Ragged Branch Distillery.

12-11
58:39

Episode 37: Penelope Architect & Chickasaw Bayou

Sit & sip with us as we open a bottle of Penelope Architect Bourbon for a discussion on the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi. We're joined once more by Mike Gionfriddo of Friddo History to guide us through the action!

11-27
55:52

Episode 36: Horse Soldier Reserve & George Crook

Join us for a discussion on the life and legacy of Union General George Crook with friend and historian, Phil Spaugy! As we get into our topic, we share a pour of Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Reserve Bourbon. Cheers!

11-13
01:19:43

Episode 35: J.H. BARDS Rye & Danville, Martinsville, & Lee's Surrender

We're joined by Jarred Marlowe of the Blue & Gray Education Society for a discussion on the role of Danville and Martinsville, VA as they pertain to the final days of the American Civil War. As we break down this topic, we sip some Virginia Rye Whiskey from J.H. BARDS in Blacksburg, VA.

10-30
01:07:34

Episode 34: Filibuster Triple Cask & Tom's Brook

Dive into the Battle of Tom's Brook with us and guest Jim Goecker over a pour of Filibuster Triple Cask Cider Finished Bourbon!

10-16
01:03:19

Episode 33: Clyde May's Single Barrel Rye & Rebecca Wright + Thomas Laws

Join us for our SECOND filmed episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we discuss the story of Rebecca Wright, Thomas Laws, and their influence on the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. To help us break down the topic, we're joined by historian, filmmaker, and friend of the Podcast- Will Eichler! As we get into this story, we sip some Clyde May's Single Barrel Rye Whiskey! Join us for a classic story of espionage in the American Civil War! Filmed format is available on our YouTube channel!

10-02
35:38

Episode 32: Southern Star Paragon Bonded & Third Winchester

Sit & sip with us as we discuss the Third Battle of Winchester with author and historian Scott Patchan over a pour of Southern Star Paragon Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon courtesy of Southern Distilling Co. in Statesville, North Carolina! Episode 32 comes to you just before the 160th Anniversary of this historic engagement.

09-18
01:30:23

Episode 31: Old Fitzgerald 10 Year & Perryville

Join us for another exciting episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we dive into the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky with a glass of Old Fitzgerald 10 Year! As we sip on this Spring 2023 release from Heaven Hill Distillery, we’re joined by recurring guest Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels and first-time guest Jarred Marlowe of The Blue & Gray Education Society!

09-04
01:02:14

Episode 30: Stagg & George T. Stagg

We're excited to bring you our first filmed episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we discuss the life of George T. Stagg over a pour of Stagg Bourbon Batch 22A! In this episode, we discuss Stagg's service in the Union Army as well as his rise to fame in the whiskey industry. Episode 30 is truly the perfect combination of Battlefields & Bourbon!

08-21
32:20

Episode 29: Castle & Key Single Barrel & Cool Spring

Join us for a pour of Castle & Key Single Barrel Bourbon as we discuss the July 1864 Battle of Cool Spring! (Fittingly known as CASTLEman's Ferry) We're joined by Professor Jonathan Noyalas of Shenandoah University to guide us through this often overlooked engagement. Grab a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

08-07
01:04:26

Episode 28: Weller 12 & 1 Year Anniversary

Join us for a walk down memory lane as we sip some Weller 12 and reminisce on the past year of the Podcast! In this special episode, we highlight everything from our listeners to distilleries and fun facts about past episodes as well as exciting things to come. Pour yourself a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

07-24
01:22:56

Episode 27: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel & Hokes Run

We're back with another episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we sit & sip on some Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel from Heaven Hill Distillery! To pair with our whiskey, we discuss the July 2, 1861 Battle of Hokes Run, VA (now WV). This small, lesser known engagement features numerous notable names who would later rise to fame during the War. Ironically, this episode lasts longer than the Battle itself! So, grab your favorite Heaven Hill whiskey and lets talk Civil War history!

07-10
01:01:10

Episode 26: Smuggler's Notch Maple Infused Bourbon & The St. Albans Raid

We're headed way up North in Episode 26 as we discuss the St. Albans Raid in Vermont! Haven't heard of it? That's probably because it occurred on the same day as the Battle of Cedar Creek! As we dive into this topic with Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels, we sip on some Smuggler's Notch Maple Infused Bourbon & Rye Whiskey from Smuggler's Notch Distillery in Jeffersonville, Vermont. Our whiskeys for this episode were graciously provided by one of our listeners, Cindy, as she sits in for the episode!

06-26
01:10:18

Episode 25: Michter's Sour Mash & The University Greys

Sit & sip with us as we discuss Co. A of the 11th Mississippi Infantry over a glass of Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey with first time guest, Mike Gionfriddo. In Episode 25, Mike breaks down how the regiment came to be as well as the many notable engagements they were involved in. All of this, plus a deep dive into Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky! Pour a glass and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

06-12
01:01:57

Episode 24: Weldon Mills Bourbon & Weldon Mills Distillery

Join us for another Distillery-Exclusive as we sit & sip with Mr. Bruce Tyler, founder of Weldon Mills Distillery in Weldon, North Carolina! We're coming to you from the Historic Weldon Mill Complex which is now home to the Distillery tasting room. In this episode, we sip some cocktails made with bourbons distilled, aged, and bottled by Weldon Mills as we talk with Bruce about his background and what got him into the industry. Be sure to check them out next time you're in North Carolina!

05-29
01:04:20

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