While at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, we tried the NuLu Whiskey finished in Amburana barrels. This was finished on average for 6 weeks to 3 months in those barrels. How does it stack up against some of the other Amburana finishes? Cheers!
Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey is Hard Truth’s debut sweet mash whiskey, a culmination of years of careful planning and precise crafting. Sweet mash is the distilling process in which each batch of whiskey begins with entirely fresh ingredients. Mash bill one features 94 percent rye and 6 percent malted barley. This comes in at $70 MSRP. Cheers!
Jonathan and Brandon sit down with Wally Dant to try four expressions from Log Still Distilling. We enjoy their Monk's Road bourbon barrel finished gin, Monk's Road Wheated Bourbon, Monk's Road Fifth District Series bourbon, and Rattle & Snap 4-year Tennessee Whiskey. Wally also talks about his family's history in the industry, how Log Still came to be, their name, the exciting things happening there, their concert series and more. Cheers!
We celebrate one year of reviews with a special pour thanks to a good friend. We try the Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon. It comes in at 104 proof with an MSRP of $130 (if you can ever find it in the wild!). Cheers!
We had questions for Bardstown Bourbon Master Distiller Steve Nally at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown. Steve talks about their approach to collaborations, how their release series work, what's coming up and more.
In an industry steeped in tradition, Bespoken is different from anything you've seen or tasted thanks to a refined yet creative approach; one that aligns purpose with passion. What they call Tailored Wood Finishing allows a hand-selected cultivar of bespoke flavors to erupt within each bottle, all while using less wood, water, and energy than any whiskey ever before. We chat with CEO Peter Peter Iglesias about the process used to age their whiskies, how that differs, is it still whiskey, their n...
Hemingway Rye is built on family traditions. Just as Ernest Hemingway lived a life full of timeless tales worth regaling, the same is true for the Call and Groth Families. The men who crafted this whiskey have distilling in their blood, along with stories and lessons passed down for more than 230 years. We chat with Master Distiller Jacob Call and Marketing Director Forrest Smallwood about how Hemingway Rye came to be, how they got into the whiskey business, launching Western Kentucky Distilling...
Louisville-based Barrell Craft Spirits is the original, pre-eminent independent blender of unique, aged, cask strength whiskey and rum. Recognized for its blending expertise since 2013, Barrell skillfully designs, produces, and launches leading, unique products that surprise and delight whiskey aficionados and novices alike. We chat with Stefanie Bair, Barrell Craft Spirits US Director of Sales, about how she got into the alcohol industry, how she got started with and then came back to Barrell B...
First opened in September 2020, Atrium Brewing seeks to bring their passion for making beer for Louisville through a series of ever-evolving experimental and true-to-style beers with locations in Shelby Park and Norton Commons. We chat (2:40 mark) with Princeton Hurst, co-owner/president of Atrium Brewing, about how Atrium was launched, why the name, his entrepreneurial spirit, their Logan Street taproom, expanding to Norton Commons, their approach to beers, the Boy series, what's next and more....
Streetside Brewery beers run the gamut from IPAs and Wheats to Lagers and Stouts and specialty beers are featured seasonally. The taproom also spotlights guest taps to support fellow local breweries and is rooted in Cincinnati's oldest neighborhood, Columbia-Tusculum. We chat (3:20 mark) with Garrett Hickey, Managing Brewer & Owner at Streetside Brewery, about how his family got into the business, how they launched Streetside, where the name comes from, being part of the neighborhood, their ...
CRAVE is a festival featuring food and live at the Bluegrass Fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park in Lexington. CRAVE has more than 40 food restaurants, chefs, food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, kids stuff, a car show and 10 musical acts performing over two days. We chat (3:10 mark) with Chris Eddie of Smiley Pete Publishing which runs the event. Chris talks about how the festival came to be, how it's grown over the years, what special things are planned for the 10th edition, how the pricin...
Country Boy Brewing was founded in 2012 by four native Kentuckians with a passion for great craft beer. Since then, Country Boy has expanded to a new brewing facility and three taprooms. We chat (2:55 mark) with Pete Weiss, Marketing Director for Country Boy, about their new Louisville Taproom in the Omni's Falls City Market, how it differs from the other taprooms, their Georgetown facility/taproom, their original Lexington taproom, how they've been able to grow, what's next for them and more. W...
Out of the darkness emerges a creature born of American craft and Japanese tradition. And that is exactly happening at The Void Sake in Lexington, Kentucky's only sake brewery. We chat (2:50 mark) with Justin LeVaughn, co-owner and head brewer, about how Void got started, why sake, the process to make it, what's next for them and so much more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): The Ketch Seafood Grill has been sold after 28 years in operation in Lexington while Feast BBQ in Louisville announce...
It's a two guest episode this week as we hit the 75-episode mark. First, we chat (2:45 mark) with David Mandell, chairman of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, about how the festival has changed over the years, what folks can expect with more than 50 brands in attendance, new additions to this year's festival and what's next. Then we chat (24:45 mark) with Holly Doscher, Director of Marketing for Danny Wimmer Presents which is behind Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life in Louisvil...
The Farm Distillery Project at Locust Grove in Louisville illustrates the small farm-scale distilling activities of early Kentucky, before mass production. The farm distillery opened in May 2017 and since has been used in exhibits, first-person interpreter programs and demonstrations. The farm distillery also plays a role in Locust Grove’s Unfolding The Story tour experience since distilling was historically the work of enslaved people, especially women. To learn more, we chat (2:55 mark) with C...
We welcome in Larry Horwitz (2:50 mark), brewmaster for Crooked Hammock Brewing in North Myrtle Beach, for the latest stop on our Road Trip Series. He talks about how he got into craft beer, how he ended up at Crooked Hammock, how his beer journey has impacted what he brews, being part of the Brewers Association, releasing new beers for Crooked Hammock, places to visit in Myrtle Beach and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:25 mark): Lexington Burger Week is underway through July 16 while Louisvill...
Hannah Lowen, currently the VP of operations and incoming CEO, has been at New Riff Distilling since before the distillery opened. Hannah established New Riff’s operating systems, company branding and distillery programs as the company launched. Hannah talks (3:30 mark) about how she ended up at New Riff, has she always enjoyed bourbon, how New Riff has changed over the years, stepping into the CEO role, New Riff's current $3 million restoration project, where their name comes from, what's next ...
It's a two guest episode this week as we get a grilling tip from chef Alison Settle while Chad Watson wonders if bourbon drinkers will care about American single malt whiskey. Chef Alison Settle (3:00 mark) talks about a new idea to try this summer in using your charcoal grill as a smoker. Chad Watson (aka MyDailyBourbon) discusses (12:30 mark) the new American single malt whiskey options hitting the market and whether bourbon drinkers are ready for it. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Decad...
Simon Hunt has worked for major brands across the spirits industry and he's now the CEO of Catalyst Spirits, which is behind Howler Head Whiskey. Howler Head Whiskey is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Green River Distillery with natural banana flavor. Simon talks (3:10 mark) about how he got into the business, how he ended up working with Howler Head, why their whiskey is different from others like it, what folks should watch out for with flavored whiskies and more. Plus, he shares a few storie...
We welcome in Tim Piersant (2:50 mark), co-founder/CEO of Chattanooga Whiskey, for the latest stop on our Road Trip Series. He talks about how he got into whiskey, why Chattanooga, working to get Tennessee distilling laws changed, creating their recipe, adding new products to their line-up, their distilling crew, places to visit in Chattanooga and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Mason, Ohio-based 16 Lots Brewing has officially opened its long-awaited second location in Newport on the ...
We welcome in Taylor Diaz and Nooch Saeedi (3:00 mark), of Kyros Brewing in Louisville, for our Q&A. They talk about how Kyros Brewing came to be, working together as friends/couples, the name Kyros, their location, leaning into a family-friendly vibe, what's next and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Country Boy Brewing is opening a new taproom in downtown Louisville at the Falls City Market in the Omni Hotel. Craft beer passport program Louisville Ale Trail won a Global Crushie aw...
We welcome in Kristen and Justin Matthews (3:05 mark), co-owners of Eridanus Brewing in Russell, Ky., for our Q&A. They talk about how Eridanus Brewing came to be, home brewing beer and tea, creating a tea and beer taproom, finding their location in Russell, renovating a historic train depot, the meaning behind their name, what folks can expect when visiting, what's next and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): The Party Source in Newport announced its Merchants Club bar will be openin...
We welcome in Chris Williams (3:05 mark), chef/pitmaster/owner of Four Pegs Smokehouse & Bar in Louisville, for our Q&A. He talks about his role at the restaurant, when he got into cooking and barbecue, starting the Cafe 502 food truck, buying Four Pegs, putting his spin on the restaurant, what folks can expect, The Greatest burger challenge and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): The fifth annual FEAST fundraiser for Lexington nonprofit FoodChain is set for May 24 at Fasig-Tipton...
We welcome in Jimmy Longbottom (3:05 mark), founder/duck whisperer of Longbottom Bird Ranch, as part of our Road Trip 2023 Series. He talks about how started raising domestic ducks, how he learned about people abandoning pet ducks, the biggest difference between wild and domestic ducks, what folks should know about raising ducks, how the Birds & Brews Tour got started, what folks can expect on the tour, how folks can get involved and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): The Internation...
We welcome in Kevin Patterson (2:50 mark), cicerone/national beer judge and manager for The Beer Trappe Craft Beer Store & Bar in Lexington, for our Q&A. He talks about how he got into craft beer, what it took to be a cicerone and national beer judge, how he ended up at The Beer Trappe, what folks can expect when visiting the bar/store, beer trends he's seen lately, his favorite recent pours, teaching beer school and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Newport on the Levee will so...
We welcome in Krista Snider (2:50 mark), CEO of Belle of Louisville Riverboats, for our Q&A. She talks about the history of the Belle of Louisville, when the Mary M. Miller joined the fleet, how often the riverboats run, their new annual pass and other fun additions for 2023, returning favorites for the year, why folks should come on a cruise again, what's in store for the future and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Covington’s House of Orange has closed indefinitely while Jack in ...
We welcome in Doug Price and Derek DeFranco (3:05 mark), co-owners of Myriad Meadery in Lexington, for our Q&A. They talk about how Myriad came to be, being part of the Mirror Twin family, what folks can expect when visiting the taproom, what is mead, how it differs from beer/cider, how they're still experimental with mead, what's on tap and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Nic & Norman's is set to come to Louisville in June while Georgie’s Social House is now open in Lexington...
We welcome in Greg Scott (3:15 mark), chef/owner of Broussard's Delta Kitchen in Georgetown, for our Q&A. He talks about how he got into cooking, trips to visit his granny in Louisiana, working for Ritz Carlton, getting into Creole cooking, retiring and opening up his own restaurants, picking Georgetown, the name Broussard's, what folks can expect when they visit and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): PGA Ticket Registry is now open for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisv...
We welcome in Bryan Smith (2:45 mark), master distiller for Hard Truth Distillery in Nashville, Indiana, for our Q&A and second stop on the Road Trip Series 2023. He talks about how trips to Evansville (IN) helped prepare him for his role, growing up in a culinary family, finding his way to Hard Truth, why they do a sweet mash and how it differs from sour mash, the praise they've received recently, upcoming releases, what to expect when visiting and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark):...
We welcome in Melissa Rift (2:45 mark), Master Taster for Old Forester, for our Q&A. She talks about her role as master taster, how she got into the business, starting as a tour guide, what drew her to Old Forester, sharing its history, putting her touches on new releases, being a brand ambassador, sharing a fun history story and more. What's Pouring Kentucky (0:30 mark): Thursday Night Live returns to downtown Lexington on April 6 while the Urban Bourbon Trail has added new stops in Louisvi...
