323 Bourbon Library Podcast

The 323 Bourbon Library

🎙️ 323 Bourbon Library Podcast Welcome to 323 Bourbon Library Podcast — where bourbon isn’t just a drink… it’s a full-blown experience. Hosted by the creator behind The 323 Bourbon Library, this podcast dives deep into the world of whiskey through blind tastings, real conversations, and unfiltered opinions. From hazmat heat to everyday shelf bottles, nothing is off-limits and no label is safe from honest feedback. Each episode brings a mix of: 🥃 Blind tastings (no bias, no price tags, no hype) 🔥 High-proof showdowns & head-to-head battles 🎯 Allocated vs. shelf bourbon comparisons 👀 “Is it worth it?” reviews on hyped bottles 🎙️ Conversations with distillers, brand founders, and industry insiders 💥 Real takes on the bourbon market, pricing, and trends With a collection of over 1,200+ bottles, this isn’t theory—it’s tested, tasted, and proven. If you love bourbon, whiskey, rye, barrel picks, and high-proof chaos, you’re in the right place.

  1. 35 min ago

    08/11/26 EPISODE 014: BOTTLE BREAKDOWN - RED TOP RYE by Old Commonwealth Distillery

    🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 014 | BOTTLE BREAKDOWN – Red Top Rye by Old Commonwealth Distillery 🥃 In Episode 014 of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, Ronnie and Giancarlo uncork one of the most exciting rye releases of 2026—the Red Top Rye from Old Commonwealth Distillery. Old Commonwealth has been turning heads with its bold, flavorful releases, and Red Top Rye is no exception. From the first pour, this whiskey delivers everything rye lovers hope for: bold spice, layered sweetness, and a complexity that keeps evolving with every sip. The guys break down the nose, palate, finish, proof, and overall balance while discussing what makes this release stand out in an increasingly competitive rye whiskey market. From notes of vanilla, caramel, baking spices, citrus, and rich oak to the signature rye spice that ties it all together, they explore whether this bottle has what it takes to become a must-have for whiskey enthusiasts. The biggest question of the episode: 🏆 Is Red Top Rye one of the best new rye whiskeys of 2026? Tune in as Ronnie and Giancarlo give their honest, unfiltered opinions and find out whether Old Commonwealth Distillery has delivered another home run. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#redtoprye#oldcommonwealthdistillery

  2. 5 days ago

    08/06/26 - BOOK CLUB: DEMON COPPERHEAD by Barbara Kingsolver

    📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 🥃📚 Join Molly and Vanessa for another episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations as they discuss Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, a captivating novel that blends history, romance, and self-discovery into an unforgettable reading experience. In this episode, the ladies explore the novel's unique premise, memorable characters, and the emotional journey that unfolds as the past and present become deeply intertwined. They share their favorite moments, discuss the themes of love, identity, family, and finding where you truly belong, while unpacking the twists that kept them turning the pages. As always, the conversation doesn't stop with the book. This week, Molly and Vanessa pair Yesteryear with Filibuster Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. With its rich notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm baking spices, the bourbon beautifully complements the novel's nostalgic atmosphere and layered storytelling. Together, they discuss why this Bottled-in-Bond pour was the perfect companion for a story that bridges the past and present. Whether you've already read Yesteryear or you're searching for your next great book, pour yourself a glass and join Molly and Vanessa for another episode filled with thoughtful discussion, genuine reactions, and the perfect pairing of books and bourbon. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#bourbon#bookclub#filibusterbourbon

    08/06/26 - BOOK CLUB: DEMON COPPERHEAD by Barbara Kingsolver
  3. 4 Aug

    08/04/26 EPISODE 013: BOTTLE BREAKDOWN - HEAVEN HILL HERITAGE COLLECTION 22 YEAR

    🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 013 | BOTTLE BREAKDOWN – Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year Bourbon 🥃 The 323 Bourbon Library crew is back with a bottle that has the entire bourbon world talking — the 2026 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year Bourbon. With an impressive 22-year age statement and a limited release pedigree, this bourbon arrives with enormous expectations. Bottles like this don't come around often, and when they do, they immediately enter the conversation for the year's most coveted pours. In this episode, Ronnie and the crew take a deep dive into every aspect of this ultra-aged release. From the nose and palate to the finish, oak influence, proof integration, and overall balance, they discuss whether Heaven Hill has managed to strike the perfect balance between age and drinkability—or if the barrel time has gone too far. With notes of mature oak, rich caramel, dark fruit, baking spices, and decades of barrel influence, this is the type of whiskey that demands a serious conversation. The biggest question of all: 🏆 Is the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year Bourbon a legitimate contender for Bottle of the Year? Tune in as the crew breaks down one of the most anticipated releases of the year and determines whether this bourbon deserves a place among the elite bottles of 2026. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast

  4. 30 Jul

    07/30/26 - BOOK CLUB: THE WOMEN by KRISTIN HANNAH

    📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | The Women by Kristin Hannah 🥃📚 Join Molly and Vanessa for another episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations as they discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah, a powerful and emotional novel that shines a light on the untold stories of the women who served during the Vietnam War. In this episode, the ladies explore the journey of Frankie McGrath as she navigates courage, sacrifice, friendship, heartbreak, and the challenges of coming home to a country that often overlooked the contributions of the women who served. Molly and Vanessa share their favorite moments, discuss the book's emotional highs and lows, and talk about why this novel has resonated with so many readers. As always, every great book deserves a great bourbon. The ladies reveal the whiskey they paired with this unforgettable story and explain why it was the perfect complement to a novel filled with strength, resilience, and hope. Whether you've already read The Women or are looking for your next can't-miss read, pour yourself a glass and join Molly and Vanessa for another thoughtful conversation about books, bourbon, and the stories that stay with us long after the final page. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#BOOKCLUB

    07/30/26 - BOOK CLUB: THE WOMEN by KRISTIN HANNAH
  5. 23 Jul

    07/23/26 EPISODE 011: BOTTLE BREAKDOWN - RACONTEUR RYE 12 YEAR (DECODE & RENEGADE)

    🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOTTLE BREAKDOWN | Woodwork Collective Raconteur Rye: Decode vs. Renegade 🥃 We're back with another episode of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, and this time Ronnie and Giancarlo are diving into the latest releases from The Woodwork Collective's Raconteur Rye Series — Decode and Renegade. These two highly anticipated 12-Year Rye Whiskeys were generously sent over by the fine folks at The Woodwork Collective, and we couldn't wait to crack them open and see what all the buzz is about. Known for pushing the boundaries with unique blends and exceptional sourced whiskey, Woodwork Collective has quickly become a favorite among enthusiasts looking for something different. In this episode, we break down the nose, palate, finish, proof integration, and overall experience of both releases while debating which bottle comes out on top. Does Decode tell the better story? Does Renegade steal the spotlight? And because one comparison wasn't enough, we throw a bonus bottle into the mix — a Seelbach's 8-Year Single Barrel Raconteur Rye. How does this single barrel stack up against the new 12-year expressions? Which bottle delivers the best overall rye experience? Tune in as Ronnie and Giancarlo put all three pours head-to-head and determine which Raconteur Rye deserves a place on your shelf. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast

  6. 21 Jul

    07/21/26 EPISODE 010: UNCATALOGUED: BANGER OR BUM? - DOC HOLLIDAY 15 YEAR "BUFF-TURKEY"

    🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 010 | UNCATALOGUED: Banger or Bum? – Doc Holliday 15 Year "Buff-Turkey" 🥃 The UNCATALOGUED series returns with another blind tasting challenge, and this time the mystery bottle comes straight from Ronnie's collection. For Episode 010, Ronnie cracks open a fresh bottle of Doc Holliday 15 Year "Buff-Turkey" and pours it blind for Giancarlo and special guest Shane (@rocksbourbonreview). With 15 years of age and a mashup of two legendary Kentucky flavor profiles behind its nickname, expectations are sky high before anyone even takes a sip. As always, the crew goes in completely blind, breaking down the nose, palate, finish, proof, age, and value while trying to determine exactly what's in their glasses. Rich oak, dark fruit, caramel, spice, and plenty of surprises fuel the conversation as guesses begin to fly. The real question is simple: Will Ronnie's fresh crack bottle impress Giancarlo and Shane enough to earn BANGER status, or will this highly anticipated pour leave the crew wanting more? Tune in for another round of blind tasting, honest reactions, and plenty of bourbon banter as the crew decides whether the Doc Holliday 15 Year "Buff-Turkey" belongs in the library—or on the chopping block. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast

  7. 16 Jul

    07/16/26 - BOOK CLUB: BROKEN COUNTRY by CLARE LESLIE HALL

    📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall 🥃📚 Join Molly and Vanessa for another episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations as they discuss Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, a powerful novel filled with love, loss, secrets, and the lasting impact of choices made long ago. In this episode, the ladies dive into the emotional depth of the story, exploring its complex relationships, unforgettable characters, and the tension that builds as past and present collide. They share their thoughts on the book's biggest moments, the themes that resonated most, and whether the ending delivered the payoff they were hoping for. As always, no Book Club episode is complete without bourbon. Molly and Vanessa pair the novel with a carefully selected pour and discuss how the whiskey's character complements the mood, setting, and emotional journey of the book. Whether you've already finished Broken Country or are searching for your next great read, grab a glass, settle in, and join the conversation as the ladies explore another compelling story through the lens of books and bourbon. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast #BookClub #BooksAndBourbon #BooksBourbonRealConversations #BourbonCommunity #BookLovers #WhiskeyAndWords #ReadSipRepeat

    07/16/26 - BOOK CLUB: BROKEN COUNTRY by CLARE LESLIE HALL

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🎙️ 323 Bourbon Library Podcast Welcome to 323 Bourbon Library Podcast — where bourbon isn’t just a drink… it’s a full-blown experience. Hosted by the creator behind The 323 Bourbon Library, this podcast dives deep into the world of whiskey through blind tastings, real conversations, and unfiltered opinions. From hazmat heat to everyday shelf bottles, nothing is off-limits and no label is safe from honest feedback. Each episode brings a mix of: 🥃 Blind tastings (no bias, no price tags, no hype) 🔥 High-proof showdowns & head-to-head battles 🎯 Allocated vs. shelf bourbon comparisons 👀 “Is it worth it?” reviews on hyped bottles 🎙️ Conversations with distillers, brand founders, and industry insiders 💥 Real takes on the bourbon market, pricing, and trends With a collection of over 1,200+ bottles, this isn’t theory—it’s tested, tasted, and proven. If you love bourbon, whiskey, rye, barrel picks, and high-proof chaos, you’re in the right place.

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