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. 2d ago

    10/17/26 BOOK CLUB: NIGHT ROAD by Kristin Hannah

    📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | Night Road by Kristin Hannah 🥃📚 Molly and Vanessa are back for another episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations, and this week they’re diving into Night Road by Kristin Hannah—an emotional story about friendship, family, love, loss, forgiveness, and how one devastating decision can change everything. The ladies unpack the complicated relationships at the heart of the story and discuss the choices that lead to one unforgettable night. As only Kristin Hannah can do, Night Road delivers plenty of emotional punches, difficult questions, and moments that will have you thinking about these characters long after you finish the final page. Molly and Vanessa share their reactions, favorite moments, frustrations, and thoughts on the book’s biggest decisions while asking one of its central questions: Can you ever truly forgive someone after the unthinkable happens? 🥃 THE BOURBON PAIRING: For a book this emotional, we needed a special bottle. This week, Molly and Vanessa pair Night Road with a Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel Store Pick from Fry’s. A sought-after single barrel from one of Buffalo Trace’s most recognizable labels makes for a fitting companion to a story with plenty of depth and character. The ladies sip through the E.H. Taylor while discussing whether the bourbon pairing can hold its own alongside one of Kristin Hannah’s most emotional stories. Grab the book, pour yourself something special, and join Molly and Vanessa for another episode filled with books, bourbon, and REAL CONVERSATIONS. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#bib#bourbon#colonelehtaylor#bookclub

    10/17/26 BOOK CLUB: NIGHT ROAD by Kristin Hannah
  2. 4d ago

    10/15/26 EPISODE 33: BOTTLE BREAKDOWN: WILD TURKEY 16 YEAR AUSTIN NICHOLS ARCHIVES GOLD FOIL EDITION

    🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 033 | BOTTLE BREAKDOWN – Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives 16 Year "Gold Foil" Edition 🥃 In Episode 029 of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, Ronnie, Molly, James and Giancarlo crack open a true piece of bourbon history—the legendary Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives 16 Year "Gold Foil" Edition. The guys take an in-depth look at this iconic pour, breaking down the nose, palate, finish, mouthfeel, and remarkable complexity that have made it a whiskey legend. Layers of rich caramel, mature oak, tobacco, leather, baking spices, dark fruit, and the unmistakable vintage Wild Turkey profile create a tasting experience unlike anything found on today's shelves. Throughout the episode, the crew discuss what makes this tribute to the Austin Nichols era so revered. The biggest question of the episode: 🏆 Is the Wild Turkey Austin Nichols Archives 16 Year "Gold Foil" Edition one of the greatest bourbons of 2026? Pour yourself a glass and join the conversation as the crew explores one of bourbon's most iconic unicorn bottles in another in-depth Bottle Breakdown. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast #WILDTURKEY#GOLDFOILEDITION#WILDTURKEY16YEAR#BOURBON

  3. 6d ago

    10/13/26 EPISODE 032: ALL ACCESS WITH OLD CARTER WHISKEY CO.

    🥃🔥 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 032 | ALL ACCESS WITH OLD CARTER WHISKEY CO. – An Exclusive Interview with Mark Carter 🔥🥃This is a HUGE episode for the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, and one we've been incredibly excited to share! For Episode 032, we're going ALL ACCESS WITH OLD CARTER WHISKEY CO., as Ronnie and Molly sit down with Mark Carter, one of the driving forces behind one of the most respected and sought-after names in American whiskey. If you're a bourbon enthusiast, chances are you've heard of Old Carter Whiskey Co. Known for its exceptional small-batch releases, distinctive flavor profiles, and highly allocated bottles, Old Carter has developed an almost legendary following among serious whiskey collectors. But what really goes into creating these incredible whiskeys? In this special episode, we go beyond the bottle and dive into the history, passion, people, and philosophy behind Old Carter Whiskey Co. 🥃 We talk about it ALL! The history of Old Carter and how the brand got its start.Mark's personal journey into the whiskey industry.What makes Old Carter different from other whiskey brands.The art of sourcing, blending, and selecting exceptional barrels.The stories behind some of Old Carter's most memorable releases.The challenges of building a highly sought-after whiskey brand.What's next for Old Carter Whiskey Co.?And of course, you know we couldn't sit down with Mark Carter without talking about some seriously incredible whiskey! This isn't your typical Bottle Breakdown. This is an opportunity to go behind the scenes with one of the people responsible for creating some of the most talked-about bottles in bourbon and hear the stories you don't get from reading a label. 🔥 WHAT MAKES OLD CARTER SO SPECIAL? WHAT GOES INTO CREATING THESE LEGENDARY RELEASES? AND WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE BRAND? Whether you're a longtime Old Carter fan, a serious bourbon collector, or someone who simply loves hearing the stories behind great whiskey, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! A massive thank you to Mark Carter and the Old Carter Whiskey Co. team for taking the time to sit down with us and share their incredible journey. Pour yourself something special and join Ronnie, Molly, and Mark Carter for an unforgettable episode of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast! 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#Oldcarter#oldcarterwhiskey#louisville#bourbon

  4. Oct 8

    10/08/26 EPISODE 031: WE PICKED A BARREL of BUFFALO TRACE

    🥃🔥 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 031 | WE PICKED A BARREL! – Buffalo Trace Barrel Pick 🔥🥃This is a HUGE milestone for the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast! In Episode 031, Ronnie and the crew get the opportunity to do something we’ve been looking forward to since launching the podcast—pick our very own barrel of Buffalo Trace Bourbon! We sit down with multiple barrel samples and taste through them side-by-side, breaking down the nose, palate, finish, sweetness, oak, spice, and overall character of each barrel. The goal is simple… find the ONE barrel that best represents what The 323 Bourbon Library is all about. But when every barrel brings something different to the table, choosing a winner isn’t as easy as it sounds. 🥃 Which sample immediately grabs our attention? 🥃 Do we all agree on the same barrel? 🥃 What characteristics are we looking for in a 323 Bourbon Library pick? 🥃 And which barrel ultimately gets our stamp of approval? This episode isn't just another tasting—it's our first barrel selection on the podcast, and you get to come along for the entire experience from the first pour to the final decision. We couldn't be more excited to share this milestone with everyone who has supported the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast along the way. Now there’s only one thing left to do… 🔥 PICK THAT BARREL! 🥃 Stay Tuned this will drop a El Paisano Liquor in Tempe, AZ! 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#barrelpick#buffalotrace#bourbon

  5. Oct 6

    10/06/26 EPISODE 030: BOTTLE BREAKDOWN - OLD COMMONWEALTH 10 YEAR MAY 2026 RELEASE

    🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 030 | BOTTLE BREAKDOWN – Old Commonwealth 10 Year (May 2026 Release) 🥃 In Episode 030 of the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast, Ronnie, James and Giancarlo uncork one of the most impressive releases of 2026—the Old Commonwealth 10 Year Bourbon (May 2026 Release). Old Commonwealth Distillery has been making serious waves with its lineup, and this 10-year release may be the bottle that cements its place among the industry's elite. From the first pour, it's clear this bourbon is something special, delivering remarkable depth, balance, and complexity that keeps evolving from the first sip to the last. The guys take a deep dive into the nose, palate, finish, proof integration, mouthfeel, and overall drinking experience. Layers of rich caramel, dark fruit, seasoned oak, vanilla, baking spices, and a beautifully balanced sweetness create a bourbon that commands attention and sparks an exciting discussion. As the tasting unfolds, Ronnie, James and Giancarlo debate where this release ranks among the year's best and whether Old Commonwealth has produced a bottle worthy of chasing before it disappears from shelves. The biggest question of the episode: 🏆 Is the Old Commonwealth 10 Year May 2026 Release a legitimate Bourbon of the Year contender? Pour yourself a glass and join the conversation as the crew breaks down what could be one of the defining bourbon releases of 2026. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast #oldcommonwealth#bourbonoftheyear#bourbon

  6. Oct 3

    10/3/26 BOOK CLUB: MY HUSBAND'S WIFE by Alice Feeney

    📚🥃 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – BOOK CLUB | My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney 🥃📚 Molly and Vanessa are back for another episode of BOOK CLUB – Books, Bourbon & Real Conversations, and this week they’re diving into My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney—a dark, twisty psychological thriller filled with secrets, lies, obsession, and plenty of reasons to question everyone. As the story unfolds, the ladies dig into the complicated relationships, questionable decisions, and shocking revelations that make this one of those books you just have to keep reading. Who’s telling the truth? Who’s hiding something? And just when you think you have it figured out… Alice Feeney pulls the rug out from under you again. Molly and Vanessa share their favorite moments, biggest surprises, theories, and reactions to all the twists while debating whether they saw the ending coming. 🥃 THE BOURBON PAIRING: This week, the ladies pair My Husband’s Wife with a Four Roses Single Barrel OESO. With its rich fruit, caramel sweetness, spice, and layered complexity, this single barrel is a perfect match for a story that keeps revealing something new with every chapter. Just like the book, the bourbon gives you plenty to unpack. The ladies discuss the pour throughout the episode and decide whether the Four Roses OESO is as memorable as the story itself. Who can you trust? Who’s hiding the biggest secret? And how well do you really know the person you married? Grab your book, pour yourself a bourbon, and join Molly and Vanessa for another episode of great reads, great whiskey, and REAL CONVERSATIONS. 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#fourroses#bookclub

    10/3/26 BOOK CLUB: MY HUSBAND'S WIFE by Alice Feeney
  7. Oct 1

    10/1/26 EPISODE 29: PICKING A BARREL OF HARRIS RANCH 10 Yr 6 Mo BOURBON to be SOLD on SEELBACH'S

    🚨🥃 HUGE NEWS — OUR SECOND BARREL PICK IS COMING! 🥃🚨 We are beyond excited to finally announce that The 323 Bourbon Library picked our FIRST barrel of wheated bourbon from Harris Ranch Whiskey LIVE on the podcast! And this one is an absolute MONSTER. 🔥 🥃 Harris Ranch Whiskey x The 323 Bourbon Library 🌾 Wheated Bourbon ⏳ 10 Years, 6 Months Old 💪 134 Proof 🛒 Coming to Seelbach’s in EARLY OCTOBER 2026 🚨 WANT EARLY ACCESS? DM ME FOR A CODE! We’ll be giving our followers an opportunity to get in early before the public release. 🥃 RONNIE’S TASTING NOTESNOSE: Deep, dark, and highly aromatic. It immediately opens with waves of honeyed wheat and vanilla frosting, followed by light green apple, brûléed brown sugar, and beautifully aged spiced oak. PALATE: Incredibly viscous, dense, and oily on the tongue. It starts with dark cherry, green apple, light maple syrup, and toasted almonds before transitioning into dense oak, dried fruit, and leather. The sweetness and mature oak stay beautifully balanced throughout. FINISH: Long, warming, and deeply complex. The extra age brings forward elegant oak tannins, dry cocoa and cinnamon, all wrapped in an incredibly velvety, viscous finish. We couldn’t be happier with how this barrel turned out. 10½ years old. 134 proof. Wheated. Exactly the kind of big, rich, mature bourbon we wanted representing the 323 Bourbon Library. 🔥 COMING TO SEELBACH’S — EARLY OCTOBER 2026! 🔥 📩 DM ME FOR AN EARLY ACCESS CODE! 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com

  8. Sep 29

    09/29/26 EPISODE 028: MASSIVE EPISODE! FOUR BOTTLE BUFF-TURKEY BLIND

    🥃🔥 323 Bourbon Library Podcast – Episode 028 | MASSIVE EPISODE – A Four Bottle Buff-Turkey Blind! 🔥🥃 Get ready for one of the biggest blind tastings we've ever done on the 323 Bourbon Library Podcast! In Episode 025, Ronnie, Giancarlo, and the crew take on an epic four-bottle "Buff-Turkey" blind, featuring four incredible bourbons that all share one thing in common—they combine the best characteristics of Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey profiles. With every bottle poured completely blind, the crew has no idea what's in their glasses as they break down the nose, palate, finish, proof, age, and overall complexity of each pour. Rankings change with every sip, bold predictions are made, and more than a few surprises are revealed before the final bottle is uncovered. Can the crew correctly identify their favorite? Will the most expensive bottle come out on top? Or will an under-the-radar sleeper steal the show? Once the bags come off, the rankings are revealed and the debate begins as Ronnie and Giancarlo crown the ultimate winner of this Buff-Turkey showdown. If you love blind tastings, heated bourbon debates, and unexpected results, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 🔗 YouTube: The 323 Bourbon Library 📸 Instagram: @the323bourbonlibrary 🎥 TikTok: @323bourbonlibrary 🛒 Merch: www.323bourbonlibrary.com 📧 Email: the323bourbonlibrary@gmail.com #323BourbonLibraryPodcast#BUFFTURKEY#BLIND

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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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