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Bourbon and whiskey expert Tom Fischer shares the news with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a microphone in the other. Discussions of cocktails, travel, and occasionally even Scotch. Calling all chefs, distillers, and humans: Pull up a seat at the bar and have a chat...the first drink is on us! Contact: bourbon@ bourbonblog.com to book an interview or say hi.

  1. IU vs Miami Championship: Indiana Bourbon Toast to Cignetti, Rourke, and Sarratt

    JAN 19

    IU vs Miami Championship: Indiana Bourbon Toast to Cignetti, Rourke, and Sarratt

    IU vs Miami is on the championship stage, and Hoosiers fans are raising a glass of Indiana Bourbon for the moment. Hard Truth Distilling Co. Master Distiller Bryan Smith joins the conversation to connect Indiana bourbon culture to the mindset behind Coach Curt Cignetti’s rise. We also hit key names like Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt, plus simple bourbon cocktail ideas for game night. We'll also chat about a few sports topics below...thanks for listening and subscribing to this podcast channel! Why this IU run feels different under Coach Curt Cignetti What to watch from Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt Indiana bourbon culture tie-in and why it fits this moment Hard Truth in Nashville, Indiana: the distillery story and whiskey lineup Easy bourbon cocktail ideas you can actually make

    17 min
  2. Eric Church’s Whiskey JYPSI: Inspired by “Never Break Heart” (Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman Interview)

    12/19/2025

    Eric Church’s Whiskey JYPSI: Inspired by “Never Break Heart” (Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman Interview)

    Eric Church fans know the line from “Never Break Heart” — and it helped inspire the name "Whiskey JYPSI." In this episode, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer sits down with JYPSI Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman for a straight, whiskey-first conversation on how JYPSI is built: blending decisions, barrel strategy, and how different woods shape flavor.We break down three key releases (each built around a different “why”): • Tribute Double Barreled — grain-forward: built around rare, varietal-stated heirloom grains (including Cherokee White Corn) to bring a deeper, more characterful sweetness than commodity grain bourbon. • Explorer — barrel/wood-forward: a 6-year KY + 6-year IN bourbon blend, finished with French oak from Tronçais and Appalachian American oak to dial up the sweetness-and-spice contrast and add structure. • Legacy Batch 003 (“The Declaration”) — blend-architecture-forward: a high-proof, limited release created as the first whiskey ever dedicated to the Declaration of Independence, celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026. It blends 20-25-year-old Canadian corn whiskey, older Indiana rye, and 7-8-year-old Virginia single malt from Virginia Distilling Co., all layered through Mount Vernon–connected apple-brandy barrel finishing for a deeply complex, historically inspired profile. Watch the full video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N04x-YLej0g

    47 min
  3. Weller by Cohiba 2025 Antique 107 Cigar: Live Pairing Conversation w/ Tom Fischer & Sean Williams

    12/14/2025

    Weller by Cohiba 2025 Antique 107 Cigar: Live Pairing Conversation w/ Tom Fischer & Sean Williams

    Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Cohiba’s Sean Williams about the Weller by Cohiba 2025 (Antique 107) - a limited cigar built around a real bourbon connection: a U.S. Broadleaf binder aged in Weller Antique 107 barrels, dressed in those sleek red-and-gold tubes. They dig into why this release has become a collector-level chase, what makes it different from other collabs, and—adding to the hunt—how Cohiba extended the drop with matching limited-edition accessories, including a branded cutter, torch lighter, and travel humidor (plus additional collectible pieces in the lineup) Subscribe to our podcast and visit BourbonBlog.com for more on releases like this.

    24 min
  4. $5,000 and 30-Year WhistlePig? Whiskey Tasting and Review WhistlePig's Big ShǝBàng with Meghan Ireland

    11/12/2025

    $5,000 and 30-Year WhistlePig? Whiskey Tasting and Review WhistlePig's Big ShǝBàng with Meghan Ireland

    A $5,000 and 30-year-old single malt? Yes, this is WhistlePig’s rarest release yet. In this episode, whiskey expert Tom Fischer sits down with WhistlePig Chief Blender Meghan Ireland to taste and discuss the highly limited release of WhistlePig Big ShǝBàng 30-Year Single Malt, aged three decades in American oak and finished about four weeks in Tuscan Vin Santo casks WhistlePig Distillery of Shoreham, Vermont, says the whiskey comes from Canada’s first single-malt distillery, widely believed to be Glenora (though not officially named), making it one of the most elusive and remarkable North American Single Malt whiskies ever bottled. Bottled at 90.4 proof, this limited release delivers more layers than we can even tell you in this descpription, so listen to the podcast and subscribe to our channel!

    16 min
  5. Is Wine-Finished Whiskey Worth the Hype? Inside High West’s Prisoner’s Share Whiskey from Utah

    09/19/2025

    Is Wine-Finished Whiskey Worth the Hype? Inside High West’s Prisoner’s Share Whiskey from Utah

    It’s Bourbon Heritage Month 2025, and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with High West's Tara Lindley to explore The Prisoner’s Share. This limited release blends Straight Bourbon and Rye aged 4–15 years, then finishes in French oak barrels that previously held Napa Valley’s The Prisoner Red Blend. Bottled at 102 proof, it delivers a layered whiskey experience that unites the worlds of bourbon and wine. Show Notes: Why High West Distillery in Utah partnered with The Prisoner Wine Company in California. How wine finishing and French oak shape flavor and texture Tasting impressions and pairing ideas How this whiskey release compares to other wine-finished bourbons The bigger question: Is wine-finished whiskey worth the hype? Whiskey Specs Type: Blend of straight bourbon & rye Age: 4–15 years Finish: French oak barrels, ex–The Prisoner Red Blend (Napa Valley). Zinfandel is the backbone of the original wine blend. Proof: 102 Release: Limited; 2025

    16 min
  6. Macanudo Emissary France: Cigar Review & Bourbon Pairing with Matt Wilson

    09/17/2025

    Macanudo Emissary France: Cigar Review & Bourbon Pairing with Matt Wilson

    Ever smoked tobacco grown in France? This tobacco comes from the Mugron River Valley near Bordeaux, and it’s the Macanudo Emissary France Cigar. Bourbon expert Tom Fischer is joined by Matt Wilson, Macanudo’s Senior Brand Manager, as they light up this rare blend with tobaccos aged 4 to 10 years from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, the U.S., and Brazil. To top it off, they pair the cigar with Bhakta Spirits Hogsworth Batch 1 - a first-ever blend of bourbon and vintage Armagnac, including a 1982 Armagnac that’s over 40 years old. The bourbon backbone and Armagnac's serious age and fruit play beautifully with the Emissary’s mineral and dark berry notes. For more cigar, whiskey, and spirits reviews and pairings, subscribe to this podcast channel and visit BourbonBlog.com.

    19 min
  7. Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025: Buzzard’s Roost First-Ever Cigar Bourbon with Jason Brauner

    09/11/2025

    Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025: Buzzard’s Roost First-Ever Cigar Bourbon with Jason Brauner

    Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 brought one of the big highlights of the weekend: Buzzard’s Roost’s first-ever Cigar Blend Bourbon. Known for their Cigar Rye, this new special barrel release is crafted to pair perfectly with a fine cigar. In this episode, Tom Fischer of BourbonBlog.com talks with co-founder Jason Brauner about what makes this bourbon unique, how it compares to the Cigar Rye, and why cigar lovers should be paying attention. For more bourbon releases, tastings, and interviewsvviisrt BourbonBlog.com

    1 min
  8. Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025: 15 STARS Artisan Collection Debut + First West Bourbon Review

    09/05/2025

    Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025: 15 STARS Artisan Collection Debut + First West Bourbon Review

    ⁠Bourbon expert ⁠ Tom Fischer previews Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 with 15 STARS founders Rick and Ricky Johnson. They discuss the first-ever Artisan Collection release, a 109-proof blend of 15- and 12-year Kentucky and Indiana bourbons, limited to just 1,290 bottles, available nationwide with a select number featured in Bardstown, Kentucky this weekend during the festival. We also taste and chat about the complete First West Bourbon lineup: Small Batch, Toasted Oak, and Extra Aged 8-Year—crafted with their own heirloom red, white, and blue corn distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company. The conversation wraps with a taste of the upcoming 15 STARS Fine Aged Rye, showcasing their signature blending style and bold rye character.

    35 min
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Bourbon and whiskey expert Tom Fischer shares the news with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a microphone in the other. Discussions of cocktails, travel, and occasionally even Scotch. Calling all chefs, distillers, and humans: Pull up a seat at the bar and have a chat...the first drink is on us! Contact: bourbon@ bourbonblog.com to book an interview or say hi.

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  • Creator
    Tom Fischer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tom Fischer
  • Show Website
    BourbonBlog.com