10 episodes

Where the refined American Spirit meets the grit of American battlefields. We’ll review a Bourbon for a few minutes before launching into a battle. I am a Veteran and history nerd that picked up a love for Bourbon. And yes my wife is on to me. This is just an excuse to spend more time talking military history and drinking with friends. Artwork by Morgan Underwood, Email: joshuacoffman@bourbonandbattles.com

Bourbon and Battles Joshua Coffman

    • History
    • 4.9 • 31 Ratings

Where the refined American Spirit meets the grit of American battlefields. We’ll review a Bourbon for a few minutes before launching into a battle. I am a Veteran and history nerd that picked up a love for Bourbon. And yes my wife is on to me. This is just an excuse to spend more time talking military history and drinking with friends. Artwork by Morgan Underwood, Email: joshuacoffman@bourbonandbattles.com

    His Father’s Shadow

    His Father’s Shadow

    A new century is here and things are changing in America. Immigrants pour in.  Italian anarchists find themselves living in the same country as German Socialists. Catholics and Protestants work alongside each other in terrible conditions. Workers battle management. It will take a gifted leader to lead American into the 20th Century. But time marches on and when Europe descends into chaos, his children pick up his sword.

    Whiskey Review: Larceny Bourbon

    Special thanks to Mrs. B&B and her sister for their help.

    • 3 hr 43 min
    “Radical Candor” An interview with Still Austin CEO, Chris Seals

    “Radical Candor” An interview with Still Austin CEO, Chris Seals

    When is a bad idea a good idea? Why do Filipino children hate chocolate chip cookies and what does that have to do with making whiskey? This is the story of what happens when you can’t say no to Dad. 

    Whiskey Review: Still Austin High Rye Bourbon Bottled in Bond. Fall 2023 release. 

    • 1 hr 54 min
    Patton’s Private Ryan

    Patton’s Private Ryan

    Germany is in ruins and the end of the war is near. General George Patton spots one last chance for glory and orders a desperate raid, deep behind enemy lines.

    Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof

    • 1 hr 56 min
    He Shook the World Part II

    He Shook the World Part II

    After the Battle of Tippecanoe, the  embers of war smolder on the American Frontier. The War of 1812 reignites the firestorm that engulfs the innocent. Amidst the blaze, Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison finally meet on the battlefield. 

    Whiskey Review: Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey 

    • 2 hr 16 min
    He Shook the World Part I

    He Shook the World Part I

    In the glass, Four Roses Small Batch Select. On the front, in the early 1800s, disease, famine and war ravage the American frontier. Cosmic events propel a religious revival and two men square off for the future of their people. 

    • 1 hr 49 min
    Angels Above Thee

    Angels Above Thee

    In the glass, my review of our first rye, Rittenhouse Rye. At the front, high above Europe,   America’s sons are locked in a deadly battle to determine the fate of the war. Contact: joshuacoffman@bourbonandbattles.com
    Twitter: @papabear506
    Artwork by Morgan Underwood

    • 1 hr 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

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Great History Poscast

Josh does an amazing job of retelling little known but historically relevant battles in a way that everyone can understand it. If you were or are in the military, are a history buff, or you just love a good well told story, then this podcast is for you.

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History

Great job. I have listened to the first few episodes and though I’m more of a scotch guy, we enjoy them all the same.

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Buffaloes!

Love you, Poppa Bear ❤️🦬

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