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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 - Homemade Peanut Butter Whiskey Cocktails

Scott goes crazy and makes a Peanut Butter Whiskey inspired from an instagram video, and decides to create two cocktails from it. Peanut butter and jelly and peanut butter cup. Listen to find out if it turned out good and how to make your own.

Feb 25, 202419 minEp. 291

BBT - Starlight Family Estate Repeal Review

Scott sits down with the Brock's and Dan to review the Family Estate bottles from Starlight’s Repeal Day. The bourbon and rye both settling in at just over 7 years.

Feb 18, 202420 minEp. 292

BBT - Cocktails with The Alchemist Sarah Young

Scott sits down with Sarah and some friends to discuss some cocktail creations of Sarah's. There was The Brown'd Butter Kiss, The Brosemary and a modern twist of the Whiskey Sour. Coming up with the names was the most fun part.

Feb 11, 202426 minEp. 288

BBT - Old Forester 1924 vs 117 Series Bottled in Bond

The fellas review two newer Old Forester 1924 vs 117 Series Bottled in Bond. Both 100 proof and around 10 years old. But the 1924 is a different mashbill than typical Old Forester products.

Feb 04, 202424 minEp. 290

BBT - Garrison Brothers Guadalupe Review

The crew sits down and reviews Garrison Brothers latest release Guadalupe. This is a 6 yr bourbon that was finished for 2 years in port barrels.

Jan 28, 202417 minEp. 289

BBT - Double Oak Review, Starlight and Old Louisville

Scott, Andy and a couple of friends discuss and review two double oak bottles, Starlight and Old Louisville. The Starlight was a recent Ted Pick release, the Old Louisville was a sample given to me by a friend. I hope you enjoy our discussion.

Jan 21, 202418 minEp. 287

BBT - ZAK Cooperage - Zach Zimlich

Scott and Matt sit down with Zach Zimlich owner of ZAK Cooperage and discuss the barrel making process. What wood is used, how its seasoned, the process and sustainability of the industry. We Also talk with Jessica Ann (Bourboninsider) about the used barrel market, and her expertise from H&A Barrel Management.

Jan 14, 202443 minEp. 286

BBT - Old Louisville with Amine Karaoud

Scott with special guesy Chad Huffman from Bourbon Boyz sits down with Amine at Old Louisville about how he got started in the business and his releases and favorite pours.

Jan 07, 202430 minEp. 285

BBT - Elijah Craig C923 Barrel Strength Review

The Fellas try and review the 2023 fall release of Elijah Craig Barrel Strength Bourbon. These bottles get released 3 times a year and this is the review of this Septembers release.

Dec 24, 202314 minEp. 275

BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Rum Edition Ep.5

In this our 5th episode of the 8 Crazy Nights, we review a set of bourbon adjacent rums. Bumbu, Papa's Pillar, and Privateer International. These were all very different, but only one was similar to a bourbon the others closer to spiced rum. What is your favorite rum?

Dec 23, 202324 minEp. 281

BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Bourbon Cream Edition Ep.4

The crew sits down and discusses three different creams (Barton Chocolate Bourbon Ball, Buffalo Trace, and Cow Pie from Dancing Goat) that are our favorites. We talked about the best ways to enjoy then, in root beer, coffee, over ice cream or neat.

Dec 21, 202324 minEp. 280

BBT - 8 Crazy Nights Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts Ep3.

In this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews Four of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. 2023 Standard BCS bottle, 2023 Backyard Stout, 2022 Sir Isaacs, and the 2023 Bananas Foster. Let us know your favorite from the past couple of years. Message us on Facebook or Instagram.

Dec 19, 202336 minEp. 279

BBT - Down Home Armagnac Finished Wheated Bourbon

The crew reviews and discusses the most recent Down Home release their wheated bourbon finished in Armagnac casks. This LBC pick was released this fall. Robert continues his brands legacy for high quality releases and finished products.

Dec 17, 202312 minEp. 274

BBT - 8 Crazy Nights, Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts Ep2.

In this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews two of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. We discussed the most popular of the series, last years Caramella Larceny Finished Wheat beer and the Old Fitz BarleyWine.

Dec 14, 202323 minEp. 278

BBT - 8Crazy Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts Ep1

In this episode in our holiday Series 8 Crazy Nights, the crew reviews three of the Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. Knob Creek, Eagle Rare and Angels Envy. These three pours did not disappoint, and brought as much Tom Foolery as last years episodes did.

Dec 12, 202322 minEp. 277

BBT - Bluegrass Distillers

Scott and Matt sit down with Sam at Bluegrass Distillers at the brand new visitor center on the Historic Elkwood Farm in Midway, KY. We discussed their brands, Contract distilling and what makes Blue corn unique in bourbon. Check them out at the visitor center the next time you’re in the area.

Dec 10, 202347 minEp. 276

BBT - 4 yr Birthiversary with Tyler Mirt

The crew celebrates the 4 yr anniversary of the show with a visit to Old Forester. We get to speak with Tyler Mirt about what's new at Old Forester along with all the shenanigans that have occurred over the last 12 months.

Dec 03, 20231 hr 36 minEp. 273

BBT - WhistlePig Piggyback 6yr Rye

The crew reviews the WhistlePig Piggyback 6yr Rye and compares it to neat, proofed down and in a cocktail. Sarah made her take on an Old Fashioned, with a twist.

Nov 26, 202318 minEp. 270

BBT - Garrison Brothers Small Batch 3 year

Scott, AFC, Kofi and Johnny Tsunami, review this small batch release from Garrison Brothers. We hit most of the notes and was shocked to discover the Mashbill near the end of the episode.

Nov 19, 202313 minEp. 269

BBT - Nikka Japanese Whiskey Review

The crew sits down and reviews two Nikka Japanese Whiskeys. The Coffey Grain and Coffey Malt, both 90 proof whiskey with very unique flavor profiles. One is much more bourbonesque than the other, but both bring very sweet approachable flavors.

Nov 12, 202321 minEp. 267

BBT - Barrell Bourbon Foundation 5

Scott and the crew review the latest release from Barrell Bourbon, the Foundation number 5. This small batch release is comprised of four unique bourbons to bring forward a unique blend. Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee bourbons all provide a different profile that makes this a unique small batch bourbon.

Nov 05, 202314 minEp. 268

BBT - Starlight Blood Moon Release Review

Scott and the crew compares year 1 to year 2 of Starlight's Blood Moon Bloody Butcher Bourbon release. These are definitely different from any other offerings they have done in the past.

Oct 29, 202318 minEp. 266

BBT - Cocktail Apple Pie Old Fashioned

Scott takes a spin at a fall/winter cocktail. The Apple Pie Old Fashioned is a fresh take on the classic. We made ours with 1.5 ounces Apple Cider, 1 ounce homemade apple syrup and 2 ounces of rye and 2 dashes of angostura bitters. Homemade syrup recipe 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, two dashes of cinnamon, bring to boil, simmer for 5-10 minutes, bring back to quick boil, add a 1 teaspoon of vanilla, let cool then jar and enjoy

Oct 22, 202313 minEp. 265

BBT - Old Louisville Review

Scott and the crew reviews a bottle your own from Old Louisville Whiskey Company. Jon brings in a bottle he picked up through the bottle your own experience. This pour was a 51/49 bourbon. 51% corn, 49% malted barley. Check out Amine and his team at Old Louisville for an unique experience.

Oct 15, 202314 minEp. 263
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