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Bourbon Barrel Talk

Bourbon Barrel Talk is a conversation based podcast that focuses on the spirits industry, primarily bourbon. We love to have conversations with distillers, distilleries and friends and find out what they love about bourbon and other spirits.
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Episodes

BBT - Redemption 18 yr Bourbon Review

The crew sits down and reviews the latest release from Redemption, their 18 yr Bourbon. MSRP $399.00, this Indiana distilled product brings a new dynamic to Redemptions typical rye line up. It was carefully blended by Alan and offers a unique spin on their traditional product set.

Aug 10, 202522 minEp. 382

BBT - Filmland With Troy Bolotnick

The crew sits down and discusses the three most recent releases from Filmland Spirits with their owner Troy Bolotnick. A single barrel of Town at the end of Tomorrow, Quadraforce and Moonlight Mayhem 2 "The White Port Wolf". We talk the background the current fundraising campaign and the future of the company.

Aug 03, 20251 hrEp. 383

BBT - Rising Tides Spirits Old Stubborn and Old Swagger Review

Back for hiatus the crew reviews Rising Tides Spirits two newest releases Old Stubborn and Old Swagger. The Old Stubborn is a West Virginia potstill single barrel and Old Swagger is a 12 yr Bottled in Bond small batch from MGP. The attention to detail on these are second to none from packaging to taste.

Jul 27, 202527 minEp. 381

BBT - Wigle and Bulleit Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review

The Brock's, Brian and Scott review Wigle and Bulleit Bottled in Bond Bourbon. Wigle is from Pittsburgh and made from locally sources corn and winter wheat. The Bulleit is their newest BIB release.

Jul 20, 202526 minEp. 366

BBT - Light Whiskey Review Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Vs Old Rick

The crew discusses and compares the Old Louisville KBF release to and Old Rick Brown Jug Barrel pick. The Old Rick was 15 yrs old and the OLWC is 17 yrs old. Both deliciously hit your palate with vanilla, and spice. There is a lot to like, check out our discussion.

Jun 29, 202530 minEp. 375

BBT - Dragon's Milk Small Batch and Bonded Review

The crew sits down and reviews Dragon's Milk Small Batch and Bonded. The brewery turns distillery releases are unique in mashbill and taste. The amount of malt they use seems for characteristic of beer, which may be an homage to their roots.

Jun 15, 202526 minEp. 374

BBT - Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Jonny and Scott sit down and discuss the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Dates, times, and what we think to expect about the weekend. The KBF tickets went on sale 4/1 and end 8/15. You can check out the events on kybourbonfestival.com While discussing the KBF, we talk a little about what we are sipping on from Left Bank Whiskey.

Jun 11, 202511 minEp. 378

BBT - Maker's Mark - Thomas Bolton Senior Manager of Visitor Experience and Education

The crew visits Maker's Mark and sat down with Thomas Bolton, Senior Manager of Visitor Experience and Education. We discussed his journey to the bourbon world, Maker's Star Hill Farm and how it's built around sustainability and much more. We also tasted through Cellars Age, The Keepers and Heart releases and the most recent and brand new Star Hill Farm.

Jun 01, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 376

BBT - Penelope Toasted Blackout Schreck's Pick

The crew tastes and reviews a Penelope Toasted store pick. The pick was done by Blackout and Schreck's Liquor store. The toasted bourbon was a 75/21/4 toasted in a Heavy Char barrel.

May 25, 202519 minEp. 371

BBT - Four Roses New 100 Proof Single Barrel Recipes

The crew tries 2 of the 3 Four Roses New 100 Proof Single Barrel Recipes, OESO and OESK. While we could not locate the third we compare and contrast the two we did. Four Roses has 5 yeast strands with 2 unique mashbills that create 10 single barrel variations.

May 18, 202523 minEp. 368

BBT - High West Director of Sensory and Product Development Tara Lindley

The crew sits down and talks with the High West Director of Sensory and Product Development Tara Lindley. Tara shares her journey from Biochemist, to Napa Valley to her newest role with High West. She does all this while walking us through their two newest releases, the Bourye and High Country the American Single Malt.

May 11, 202552 minEp. 373

BBT - Jack Daniel's 10yr and 12yr Review

The crew blinds the Jack Daniel's 10yr Batch 2 and 12yr Batch 1. We reviewed them and try to guess which is which. Jack Daniel's continues to kill it with these special releases.

Apr 27, 202531 minEp. 365

BBT - Casey Jones Distillery with COO Cody Turner

The crew journey'd down to the Casey Jones Distillery and spent time with the COO Cody Turner. Going to Casey Jones is a step back in time. We were greeted at the door, had a tour with a great host April and experienced some cool tours that are open for everyone to enjoy. The history and story of this hidden gem is there in Hopkinsville, KY.

Apr 20, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 372

BBT - 1st Pours with Cooper Crouch

In this episode, the crew talks about our 1st Pours with Cooper Crouch on his 21st Birthday weekend. We also discuss our 1st pours before we should have been taking sips. With a bit sprinkled in about Michter's 10, Old Carter and dustys.

Apr 13, 202533 minEp. 370

BBT - Jack Daniel's 10yr, 12yr, and 14yr Review

The Brock's, Brian and Scott review the most recent releases from Jack Daniel's the 10yr, 12yr, and 14yr. These completely surprised me on how different and complex they are from traditional Old No7 and their single barrel selections. The additional age really shines through.

Apr 06, 202530 minEp. 364

BBT - Jack Daniel’s Distillery Single Barrel Releases

The Brock's, Kofi and Scott discuss distillery selected single barrel, barrel strength bourbons and ryes from JD. Distillery releases typically have unique profiles these did not disappoint. Make sure you check out your bigger distillery gift shops to see what single barrels they have available.

Mar 30, 202521 minEp. 362

BBT - West Fork Whiskey (Whsky) Blake and Julian Jones

Nick, the Legend and Scott sit down with West Fork Whiskey (Whsky) Co-Founders Blake and Julian Jones and discuss what's new since our last conversation. The move to Westfield, product line and label changes and much more. We also tasted through some of their core line products and discussed what makes it unique. Their new state of the art facility and event space is there to welcome people all around the world. My favorite thing I learned was the $5 tour and tasting, you can't beat that....

Mar 23, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 363

BBT - Charity Barrel Pick Review

Brian, Jason and Scott discuss two recent charity barrel picks. They were selected by Brian and Scott for their favorite charities. Scott's was a Woodford Double Oak for his local education foundation. While Brian chose a Pursuit Spirits Double Oak for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, Louisville chapter.

Mar 16, 202521 minEp. 359

BBT - Rolling Fork Spirits W/ Turner Wathen and Jordan Morris

Brian and Scott sit down with Turner and Jordan and discuss the next chapter of Rolling Fork. From rum, to French Brandy’s Wayward Cask (Armagnac and Calvados) to Bourbon De Luxe. I learned so much from this one, I know you will too.

Mar 02, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 360

BBT - Old Zach Wild Buffalo

This episode, the crew discusses a few bangers that Grant brought over for us to try. The Old Zach Wild Buffalo's are a rumored amalgamation of Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace. Listen to the story and judge for yourself what makes sense to you.

Feb 23, 202531 minEp. 358

BBT - Festivus Beerfest Barrel Aged Beers Ep. 5

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Thief of Time, and Goose Islands 2024 Macaroon Stout and 2021 Cocoa and Coconut.

Feb 12, 202523 minEp. 355

BBT - Borchetta Bourbon Review

The crew sits down and releases the newest release from Borchetta Bourbon. This award-winning bourbon is unique red, white, and blue varietal heirloom corns, locally grown within 5 miles the distillery and milled on a restored 1950's stone mill. You can visit them just outside of Nashville, TN.

Feb 09, 202517 minEp. 356

BBT - Festivus Beerfest Barrel Aged Beers Ep. 4

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Butchertown's Elements of Time, and Goose Islands 2021 Old Foresters 150th, 2021 Blanton's, and 2024 Bardstown Bourbon's.

Feb 05, 202523 minEp. 354
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