Join us for an inside look at Oaklore Distilling with co-founders Tom Bogan and Matt Simpkins, along with Jack Shute, VP of Sales and Commercial Operations. We hear the story of how a simple neighborhood friendship and walking kids to school sparked the launch of their distillery.Discover the challenges they faced navigating Charlotte and North Carolina laws, the story behind the name Oaklore, and their unique approach to bourbon making. Learn about their latest release, the Oaklore Four Grain B...
Jun 19, 2025•34 min
Join us for Flight Night with Sagamore Spirit of Maryland and Clint “Spotty” Spotleson, their Global Advocacy & Engagement Manager. We taste three distinct rye whiskey expressions — Bottled in Bond Rye, Double Oak Rye, and Cask Strength Rye — while chatting with Spotty about Sagamore’s rich history, their focus on using Maryland-grown rye, the unique mashbills behind each expression, upcoming new releases, and much more.
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr
Join us for Flight Night with Rodrigo Bojórquez, founder and master distiller of Kilinga Bacanora. We sample three unique bacanora expressions — Silvestre, Blanco, and Reposado — while Rodrigo shares what makes bacanora special, how it differs from mezcal and tequila, the journey of bringing bacanora to the US market, and much more.
Jun 06, 2025•49 min
It's a Flight Night with Minden Mill (of Nevada) and master distiller Joe O’Sullivan. We try three expressions -- American Single Malt, Bourbon and Rye -- and chat with Joe about his passion for single malt, making estate-made whiskies, their unique barrel aging process, making an affordable pour, what's next and more.
May 27, 2025•58 min
We love the innovation and approaches that craft distillers take. Especially when they release something unexpected. Plus, we review the Monk's Road Rye, Kentucky Senator Bourbon John Edwards Release and Larrikin Rosewater.
May 06, 2025•41 min
Is there anything better than listening to some music and enjoying a few pours? We talk how drinks, especially bourbon, are meeting music these days in more ways. Plus, we review the Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon (from Eric Church and company) & Three Chord Allman Brothers Band Legacy Edition Bourbon.
May 01, 2025•24 min
It's Derby Season in Kentucky as the horses hit the track and the pour start flowing. Plus, we review the High N' Wicked Bourbon and Yellowstone Small Batch 107.
Apr 29, 2025•7 min
We've Got Questions for the Bourbon on the Banks crew on what new events are happening this year, what to expect at the event, ticket options, how Frankfort, Kentucky has grown and more.
Apr 24, 2025•26 min
So how much can a barrel finish a whiskey? We find out with a trip to Washington. Plus, we review the Woodinville Rye Whiskey and Woodinville Rye Whiskey finished in Port Casks.
Apr 23, 2025•19 min
There's plenty of reasons why you should go visit Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky, for their spring and/or fall meet. Plus, we review the Wheel Horse Double Oak Bourbon, Never Say Die Bourbon and Never Say Die Rye.
Apr 17, 2025•5 min
It's a Flight Night with The Perfect Fifth's Canongate and founder/CEO Karl Schoen. We try three of their Canongate single barrel expressions -- 11YO, 14YO and 15YO -- and chat with them about how they source their barrels, why they finish aging the barrels in Scotland, future releases, making a home in Kentucky and more.
Apr 15, 2025•58 min
We've Got Questions for Randy Prasse , president and COO of KBF, about what folks can expect at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Plus, he talks about new ticket options, a new layout and more.
Apr 11, 2025•31 min
There's plenty of reasons why you should go to bourbon festivals, such as the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bourbon on the Banks, and others. Plus, we review the Town Branch Overproof (which debuted at KBF) and Maple Barrel Stout Finished Bourbon.
Apr 08, 2025•29 min
It's time for the Boozy 8: The states that we think make the best bourbon and whiskey in the US. Plus, we talk about some of our favorite distilleries and some great shirts by Copper & Tap.#bourbon #whisky #whiskey
Apr 04, 2025•23 min
It's a Flight Night with 15 STARS and Rick & Ricky Johnson. We try four expressions -- Three Ports, Three Kings, Triple Cask II and Timeless Reserve -- and chat with them about getting creative with blending, working together as father/son, how they got into bourbon, what's next and more.
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 15 min
We've Got Questions for Vienna Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company in North Carolina, about what inspired her and her husband Peter to launch the distillery, how the industry has evolved since their start in 2013, why they’ve been at the forefront of changing North Carolina’s distilling laws, what’s next for them and so much more.
Mar 25, 2025•22 min
Is Target a good date night spot? What about a Target gift card as part of a date night basket? Clearly Jonathan needs some help from Ya Boi Brandon. Plus, we review the Larrikin Decade Cognac Cask, Southern Star Honey Finish, & Penelope Havana
Mar 05, 2025•33 min
It's a Flight Night with J Mattingly 1845 Distillery and their president Harry Richart. We try four expressions -- Open Doors, Rye’lly Road, Classic and Single Barrel -- and chat with Harry about how he joined J Mattingly, moving to their new Frankfort (KY) location, the Mattingly's distilling history, launching the Classic and so much more.
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We've Got Questions for Beau Beckman, co-founder of Hogshead. Beau talks about how Hogshead came to be, why there's a need for an online barrel marketplace, how Hogshead differs from others, what's next for them and more.
Feb 14, 2025•43 min
We ask the question what bourbon do you bring to the bottle share? Plus, we review the 15 STARS Three Kings and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend.
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
In honor of the Super Bowl, we ask the question what bourbon do you bring to the tailgate? Plus, we review the Filmland Spirits Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut Rye Whiskey and Larrikin Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon.
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
We ask the question what do you love about craft distillers and craft bourbon brands. Plus, we review the Woodinville 8YR Special Release and the 15 STARS First West Bourbon.
Feb 13, 2025•11 min
We ask the question what bourbon releases you look forward to each year. Plus, we review the Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara and the Yellowstone 2024 Limited Edition Release finished in French Brandy + Cognac Casks.
Feb 13, 2025•8 min
We've Got Questions for Michael Moeller, Founder of Kentucky Hop Water. We ask Michael about what made him launch Kentucky Hop Water, what folks can expect when they get to try it, what the future holds and more.
Feb 05, 2025•20 min
It's a Flight Night with Still Austin and master distiller John Schrepel. We try four expressions -- The Musician, Cask Strength Bourbon, The Artist and Cask Strength Rye -- and chat with John about how he joined Still Austin, building the brand, working on the 42-foot-tall column still, how the Texas heat changes things, their labels and so much more.
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
It's a Flight Night with Green River Distilling and their National Brand Ambassador Caryn Wells. We try four expressions -- wheated bourbon, high rye bourbon, full proof bourbon and rye whiskey -- and chat with Caryn about how she joined Green River, the history of the Owensboro KY distillery, their price points, what to expect when visiting the distillery, their new Louisville tasting room and so much more.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 19 min
We've Got Questions for Sugarfield Spirits and founder Thomas Soltau who started the distillery in Gonzales, LA, with a passion for creating distilled spirits with local ingredients that reflect the season, weather, land, and the distiller’s skill. We ask Thomas about why they started with an agricole-style rum, expanding beyond the distillery to a cidery and winery, crafting a wide variety of poducts and more.
Jan 14, 2025•33 min
Woodinville Whiskey is a 100% “grain to glass” distillery located in Washington. We enjoy four expressions — their Flagship Bourbon, 8YR Limited Edition 2024 Release, Founder’s Find and Sauternes Cask Finish — and chat with Josh Prete, their Northeast Sales Manager, about how Woodinville got started, how the climate in Washington effects the whiskey aging, what other fun releases they have in store and much more.
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr
We've Got Questions for OH Ingram River Aged Whiskey Master Blender Scott Beyer about their river aging process, what that does to the bourbon, what new releases might be coming and more at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown.
Dec 22, 2024•6 min
MB Roland Distillery is a completely “grain to glass” craft distillery located in Christian County, Ky. We enjoy four expressions — KY Straight Bourbon, KY Straight Rye, Corn Whiskey and Barker’s Mill Bottled in Bond — and chat with founder/distiller Paul Tomaszewski, about why his family launched the distillery, where the name comes from, using white corn, and so much more.
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr
