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The Bourbon Life is your source for all things Bourbon.
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The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered
In this Unscripted & Unfiltered Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and some even better pours.
The Crew talk about several different topics including the emerging American Single Malt category and where they think it may be headed, Mark’s recent experience as a Guest Judge at the International Whiskey Competition in Bardstown, and whether they each prefer barrel picks that are barrel strength or proofed down.
And they also taste and review the brand new American Single Malt release from James B, Beam Distilling, Clermont Steep, a Whiskey War Double Oaked, and the brand new 2023 Michter’s 10-Year Rye.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, Penelope Bourbon, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.liquorbarn.com
www.penelopebourbon.com
www.thestavekentucky.com
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The Whiskey Trip - Justin Lee & Stephen DeGruccuo, Owners - Molly Brown Spirits
This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief is in Denver Colorado visiting Molly Brown Distillery. He chats with owners Justin and Steve to discuss how they refurbished old dairy tanks into a 6000 gallon pot still and fermentor tanks. In the midst of Covid, and with little money, these two turned their dreams into liquid gold with hard work and determination.
Justin, Steve, and Big Chief sip on their 100% grain to glass Molly Brown Straight Bourbons and Molly Brown High Rye Bourbon for the first half, then spice it up with a Molly Brown Single Barrel Cask Strength and their Spiced Bourbon for the second half of this ride on The Whiskey Trip.
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Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller - Ross & Squibb Distillery (formerly MGP)
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller, from Ross & Squibb Distillery (or MGP as many of you still prefer to call it).
The guys talk with Ian about his background and how his career in chemical engineering led him to a position with MGP, the recent changes at MGP with the merger with Luxco and the creation of the new Ross & Squibb Distillery, and what the future looks like for Ian and Ross & Squibb.
And they also taste and review Ross & Squibb’s flagship brand Remus Straight Bourbon, their Rossville Union Barrel Strength Rye, and their award-winning 15-year Remus Gatsby Reserve Bourbon
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, Penelope Bourbon, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.liquorbarn.com
www.penelopebourbon.com
www.thestavekentucky.com
www.threechordbourbon.com -
The Whiskey Trip - Jason Levinson, Whiskey Educator - Stranahan's
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to the Rockies and hangs out with Jason Levinson from Stranahan’s. They discuss the history of Stranahan’s and the American Single Malt.
This Rocky Mountain Single Malt is handcrafted from grain to glass in Denver, Colorado. Using only the finest resources, their whiskey is made from 4 ingredients: 100% malted barley, yeast, Rocky Mountain water, and time in the barrel.
Jason and Big Chief sip on Mountain Angel 10 Year on the first half and then dive into the Sherry Cask for the second half of this ride on The Whiskey Trip.
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Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley, Co-Founders - Brother's Bond Bourbon
In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Co-Founders of Brother’s Bond Bourbon, who were previous guests on the Podcast on Episode 97. And as a special bonus, they are joined by special co-host, Abby, who also happens to be Mark’s daughter.
This Episode originally aired as Episode 124 on June 24, 2022.
The guys (and Abby) talk with Ian and Paul about what has been going on with them since their appearance on Episode 97 in December of 2021, the upcoming release of their Cask Strength Brother’s Bond Bourbon, and some exciting new about future releases that we can expect to see from Brother’s Bond.
And they also taste and review the flagship release from the brand, Brother’s Bond Bourbon, and the soon-to-be-released Brother’s Bond Cask Strength Bourbon.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, Penelope Bourbon, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.
Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:
www.liquorbarn.com
www.penelopebourbon.com
www.thestavekentucky.com
www.threechordbourbon.com -
Jessica Ann & Zach Zimlich - The Art of the Whiskey Barrel
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief hangs out with his friends, Jessica Ann from H&A Barrel Management and Zach from ZAK Cooperage. The discussion touches on all parts of the barrel market as Jessica and Zach educate the big man on the past, present, and future of aging spirits in oak.
This bourbon power couple know their whiskey inside the barrel and outside of it. Listen and learn as they take Big Chief through an explanation of both of their jobs of building and managing the vessel that holds our beloved whiskey.
Jessica and Zach start out sipping on New Riff and the Big Man gets it going with Jack Daniels single barrel picks. Big Chief pulls out a Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego rye finished in Rum Casks to finish the show with.
Cheers!
Customer Reviews
The whiskey trip
Really enjoying the whiskey trip with the big Chief! He beings genuine joy to his craft and does a great job interviewing guests of all whiskey types
Great podcast
Very enjoyable to listen to.
Great Podcast
Not new to podcasts, bourbon or Big Chief! Great show friend and can’t wait to hear more. So glad you’re back in the game where it’s clear you belong. 🥃🖤