Today Tyler and Dude sit down remotely with Brandon Collins, the Head Distiller of Taconic Distillery. Listen as we discuss the distilling process, how Covid has affected the business, and discover some good intel on the Taconic releases and methodologies. *There are a couple spots that suffered from network hiccups during the interview, but that can happen due to the nature of being remote. At any rate, this was a really great conversation, and Brandon drops a ton of information on the history ...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Welcome to a special double episode of the Bourbon Hunters. Today Tyler, Dude, and Brett Bryan sit down and take a flight down the Old Forester Whiskey Row, starting with the 1870 and finishing with the 1920. This was a really fun episode to record, so grab a pour of your favorite Old Forester, sit back, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Old Forester Whiskey Row #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon ...
Aug 11, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Today Tyler and Dude sit down and discuss his ongoing patio issues… while enjoying two different barrel picks of Russell’s Reserve from Bourbon Enthusiast. So sit back, have a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy… Show Mentions: Russell's Reserve Single Barrel #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bour...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Join Dude, Martelle, and Randy as they have their inaugural episode for Flights of the Roundtable. A new forum for podcasters and people from the alcohol industry to discuss industry topics while trying out a mixture of well-known and not-so-well-known alcoholic beverages. As the Roundtable expands and matures, we will be bringing on multiple guests per episode in a fun, casual environment to just relax and talk about whatever topics we feel necessary.
Jul 21, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This episode we are joined by Kevin Tyler, a Wine Somelier and Food Blogger, and Jesse Hubbard, a Bar Manager at the Great Southern Whiskey Bar. We make one of Jesse’s drinks called the Badlands, and then do tastings of two different Old Elk Straight Whiskey Barrel Picks, and then finish with some Blade and Bow. This was a really fun episode to record, so sit back, kick up your feet, have a pour, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Great Southern Whiskey Bar @thefullbellyblogger @jessehubbardcocktails Bla...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Mark Sun joins Tyler and Dude on the podcast to discuss topical issues while sharing a pour of Chattanooga Whiskey Single Barrel selection from Breaking Bourbon. Find out why Tyler got yelled at during the Fourth of July. Mark also surprises the fellas with a native Chinese rice grain alcohol known as Baijiu. They definitely come close to figuring out the meaning of life. Show Mentions: Chattanooga Whiskey Baijiu Tags: #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbon...
Jul 07, 2020•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 28
Listen in this week as I sit down with my parents to discuss childhood, their courtship, interesting birth control methods from our heritage, military service, golf, and our ongoing discussion on the meaning of life continues. Show Mentions: Stuart Woods Knob Creek Bourbon WVU US Army Tags: #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbo...
Jun 30, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join Tyler, Dude, and guest Brett Bryan as they discuss the recent Sazerac purchase of Early Times from Brown Forman, while they sip on some Early Times Bottled in Bond, along with some Whiskey Baron Collection Bond and Lillard from Wild Turkey. The fellas discuss Tyler's recent whitewater rafting adventure, updates to his patio and deck, Brett's ongoing Covid invincibility, then Dude and Brett discuss how Tyler can only handle two strokes... One step closer to finding the meaning of life. Show ...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Dude and Tyler are joined by friend and returning guest Kendall Lewis as we dive into four different expressions of the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof bourbon. They also discuss Tyler's progress on his new deck and patio, along with his love of leather. Show Mentions: Elijah Craig Barrel Bourbon Master Built Smokers Tags: #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlif...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This episode, Tyler and Dude dive into 4 out of the 5 Maker's Mark Private Select Barrel Picks from the Ohio Liquor selections while discussing the one year anniversary of Tyler's destination wedding in Jamaica. Show Mentions: Sandals Royal Caribbean Maker's Mark Private Select Tags: #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthus...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join in as Dude and Tyler do a blind tasting between 3 different single barrels of Blanton's. One is a pick from Local Cantina/Gallo's Tap Room, another is a pick from Stadium Market, and we taste those against a regular shelf version. One more step closer to finding the meaning of life. Show Mentions: Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Traeger Grills Trex Decking Gallo's Tap Room #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbou...
May 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week on the podcast we welcome in Randy and Brandon from the Buckhorn Podcast. We visit the Bourbon Enthusiast Barrel picks of Woodinville and Traverse City, then visit Buckhorn's favorite in Virgil Kaine. Dude and Tyler also do a surprise blind tasting of Kingsnake. We keep getting closer to discovering the meaning of life. Show Mentions Virgil Kaine Woodinville Traverse City Kingsnake Traeger Grills TAGS the bourbon enthusiast bourbon hunters bourbon lover breaking bourbon bourbon drinker...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This episode Dude and Tyler do a tasting of Stagg Jr., a Willett store pick, Old Fitz 15 Yr Bottled in Bond, and Blanton's Straight from the Barrel. Show Mentions: Blanton's Stagg Jr. Willett Old Fitz Traeger Grills Show Notes: the bourbon enthusiast bourbon hunters bourbon lover breaking bourbon bourbon drinkers bourbon porn kentucky straight bourbon kentucky bourbon the bourbon alliance bourbon bourbon life bourbon lifestyle bourbon enthusiast bourbon whiskey bourbon country deck pour bourbong...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join in as Tyler continues to grace us with his presence. We taste a Bourbon Enthusiast barrel pick of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked along with an Old Ezra 7 Year. We also discuss quarantine life, as it currently stands, and discuss some of the home projects we are working on currently. Lux Row Distilling https://luxrowdistillers.com/ Woodford Reserve Distillery https://www.woodfordreserve.com/...
May 05, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join us this week as we bring on Aaron Jannetti, and Brett Bryan. Aaron Jannetti is a self-defense expert, author, fitness coach, and gym owner in the Columbus, OH area. Brett Bryan is a local nurse in the Columbus, OH area. We discuss how their normal everyday business practices have been impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns. We keep it light-hearted by diving into some different samples of Four Roses Single Barrels, and Four Roses Small Batch Select (a new entry into Ohi...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join in as Dude and Tyler discuss some bargain value bourbons. Starting with Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, then Old Grand Dad 114, and finishing up with Buffalo Trace. Listen as Tyler also discusses Lil Dickey and somehow continues his sex talk. Mentions: Evan Williams https://evanwilliams.com/ Buffalo Trace https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/ Old Grand Dad 114 https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/home Lil Dickey https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/dave...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Listen in this week as the fellas from the Buckhorn Podcast join in with Tyler and Dude to discuss Wellers Special Reserve and Wellers Antique 107. Two BH worlds collide (buckhorn and bourbon hunters) as Randy discusses how hard it is to fit into chairs, while geeking out with Tyler about food. The world is our frozen treat, and Randy and Tyler do not disappoint. Wellers Bourbons https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/wl-weller Wild Turkey 101 https://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-tu...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Listen to the fallout from the pillow sex episode while Dude and Tyler dive into some EH Taylor Small Batch and Single Barrel. Inching one step closer to the meaning of life. Wordometer https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?utm_campaign=homeAdvegas1? Buffalo Trace Distillery https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/ EH Taylor https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/eh-taylor...
Apr 07, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dude and Tyler meet up right before the Covid-19 shelter in place takes hold and rip through some Woodford Reserve 2019 Distillers Series with Brandy Cask Finish, Three Grain, and Double Double Oaked, then finish off with some Batch Proof from 2020. They also discuss how Tyler uses his pillows as marital aids. As always, they take one step closer to finding the meaning of life. Woodford Reserve: https://www.woodfordreserve.com/ Batch Proof: https://www.woodfordreserve.com/woodford-reserve-bourbo...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join Dude and Mo as they discuss some of the trials and tribulations of quarantine life... oh, and discuss some bourbon, specifically the Bib & Tucker small batch.
Mar 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Listen in as the fellas bring on Michael Baltic to partake in a blind between Eagle Rare, Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star, and Blanton's. They discuss Michael's rise to Instagram fame, while continuing on their journey toward discovering the meaning of life.
Mar 24, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Tune in as Dude hosts Brandon Martelle, from the Buckhorn Podcast, to discuss Virgil Kaine Ashcat, Maker's Mark Private Select, the Coronavirus, all while sharing their amazing parenting techniques and philosophies on life. Virgil Kaine: https://virgilkaine.com/ Maker's Mark: https://www.makersmark.com / Buckhorn Podcast: https://buckhornpodcast.podbean.com/ Mentions: Tyler Schaeffer Mo Dingo Randy "Two Mugs" Nelson Jeff Thress...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Join us this week as we podcast from the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH. We bring in Mo Dingo and Sam Shaw to drink Middle West Spirits and some Baker's 7, all while discussing the Arnold Sports Festival and some Coronavirus as we inch ever so closer to the meaning of life. Middle West Spirits: https://middlewestspirits.com/ Baker's 7: https://www.bakersbourbon.com/ Arnold CrossFit Competition: http://www.arnoldrx.com...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Listen in as Dude and the Thick Unit bring on Kendall Lewis to taste and discuss Traverse City Bourbons, while continuing their previous discussion on collegiate athletics. Traverse City Whiskey Co. https://www.tcwhiskey.com/
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Tune in and listen as Tyler and Dude review their take on the Bourbon Enthusiast club pick of Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Single Barrel. They also discuss the happenings at Michigan State with the retirement of Dantonio and that leads to a debate on their thoughts about paying collegiate athletes. Photo Cred to Seelbach's: http://www.seelbachs.com Wilderness Trail: https://wildernesstraildistillery.com/ The Bourbon Enthusiast: https://www.facebook.com/bourbonenthusiast/...
Feb 25, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Listen in as Dude and Tyler open up a bottle of Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey barrel pick from the Bourbon Enthusiast barrel club. This one really jumped out at us. #oldelk #oldelkwhiskey #bourbonhunters
Feb 18, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join in as we review one of the club picks from the Bourbon Enthusiast club. Tyler graces us with his presence for a second straight episode while we do a quick hitter into this Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Bourbon.
Feb 12, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week we finally get to hear from Tyler after a month long hiatus. I had to take the recording studio to his basement so that he would actually participate during this busy time. So how do we celebrate, by tasting two different Blanton's (one store pick and one a regular bottling), 4 different 1792s (Regular Single Barrel, BiB, Full Proof, and a Breaking Bourbon Single Barrel), then finish off with an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. So listen in as Tyler continues his struggle with technology, Ty...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Mo and Dude discuss the meaning of life, while tasting Smooth Ambler Big Level, Boone County, and Martelle Cognac.
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Tyler is out for a few weeks adjusting to a new job, so in the first part of this two part episode, we bring in Mo Dingo from the Dayton area. In this first episode we sit down and talk about life, the Navy, the Arnold Sports Classic, and we happen to taste some bourbon while we are at it. Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond https://wildernesstraildistillery.com/spirits/...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4
