In this episode, we do a head-to-head review of regular Eagle Rare with that of a store pick… tune in to see which one we like better. --Show Mentions-- Eagle Rare --Tags-- #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyour...
Apr 13, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Welcome to another episode of the Bourbon Hunters. Today we are opening up a Blanton’s Gold bottle and then comparing it to a regular bottle of Blantons… tune in to see which one we like better. --Show Mentions-- Blanton's Gold --Tags-- #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bour...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 62
After discussing Tyler's odd bathroom habits, we do a quick hitter episode with a review of Cream of Kentucky batch 5. --Show Mentions-- Cream of Kentucky --Tags-- #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #your...
Mar 23, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Welcome to a special episode of the Bourbon Hunters. Today Dude, Tyler, and Brett sit down with local Columbus Bartender and self-proclaimed Punk Rock lover, Jesse Hubbard, to discuss his newly released book entitled Punk Rock & Cocktails. We also have him make us a tasty cocktail from the book during the interview. Don’t miss out on his book release party on March 25th, with details during this episode, as well as below in the show mentions and in our Instagram Bio. --Show Mentions-- Punk R...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 60
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler sit down with Rick Molitor of New Basin Distillery to discuss Light Whiskey while sampling some of the Strong and Strongest expressions. Listen in to learn the differences between Light Whiskey and Bourbon. Light Whiskey? Less Calories right? Listen in to find out! --Show Mentions-- New Basin Distillery --Tags-- #1792bourbon #wellerbourbon #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbo...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 59
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler do a high proof wheated bourbon blind tasting. Join in as they move through the blind tasting and ranking them as they go. We had a blast recording this episode and blinds always find a way to level the playing field. --Show Mentions-- Unicorn Nation Apparel Lux Row Rebel Distiller's Collection Larceny Barrel Proof Weller Antique 107 Middle West Spirits Cask Strength --Tags-- #1792bourbon #wellerbourbon #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 58
For this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler sit down with a buckshot approach to tasting from a couple different brands. They start with 1792 Sweet Wheat, then move to 1792 Full Proof, and finish with a Weller Full Proof store pick. --Show Mentions-- Weller Full Proof 1792 Sweet Wheat 1792 Full Proof --Tags-- #1792bourbon #wellerbourbon #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bo...
Feb 23, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 57
For this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler talk about Dude’s plans for his bourbon room, while they break into some Elijah Craig expressions. They start with the flagship Small Batch 94 proof, the Barrel Select 125 proof grenade, and the Barrel Proof C920. --Show Mentions-- Elijah Craig --Tags-- #elijahcraig #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonl...
Feb 16, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 56
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler sit down with Tim Piersant, one of the co-founders of Chattanooga Whiskey to discuss their unique history, how they brought whiskey back into Chattanooga, and their Solera process, all while having Tyler repeat already answered questions. Tim was a great sport throughout and we think you will really enjoy this episode. --Show Mentions-- Chattanooga Whiskey --Tags-- #michterswhiskey #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourb...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Listen in as Dude, Tyler, and Brett sit down with Jason Brauner, Master Blender for Buzzard's Roost Sippin' Whiskeys, to discuss their history, their whiskeys, and some of their upcoming projects. All while tasting some of the different rye whiskeys that they have available today. --Show Mentions-- Buzzard's Roost Sippin Whiskeys --Tags-- --Tags-- #michterswhiskey #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentucky...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 54
On this episode, Brett and Tyler sit down virtually over Zoom to discuss the Lux Row Distillery Rebel Yell Series. Starting with Rebel 100, Rebel Distiller’s Collection, and Rebel Yell 10 Year Single Barrel. They try and answer the world's biggest question... where is Dude? --Show Mentions-- Lux Row Distillery Rebel Bourbon --Tags-- #michterswhiskey #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebou...
Jan 26, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 53
On this episode, Dude, Tyler, and Brett discuss Ohio State's performance in the CFB National Championship game, current events, and Dude's upcoming bourbon room construction... all while cracking into Michter's Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey and Michter's Barrel Proof Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey. --Show Mentions-- Michter's Distillery --Tags-- #michterswhiskey #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #th...
Jan 19, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 52
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler sit down virtually over Zoom to discuss our recent Bourbon Madness experiment, our recent barrel pick, and Dude's Oak Bottle update, all while we crack into Weller Special Reserve and Weller Antique 107. Show Mentions: Weller Wheated Bourbon #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusias...
Jan 12, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Join us for our season one finale as we break for the holidays. This episode, Dude, Brett, and Sam sit down with head distiller Ryan Lang from Middle West Spirits to talk about the history of the distillery, and also do their first barrel selection. Keep an eye out on the grams for information on how to get your hands on this cask strength release in early January. Show Mentions: Middle West Spirits Bourbon Hunters Barrel Pick Early Access -- Tags -- #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbo...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 50
On the last episode of bourbon hunters, we followed along as Dude, Tyler, Brett, and Jeff recapped their first day of their Bourbon Trail trip while killing a bottle of Stagg Jr. In this episode the shenanigans continue as they crack open a bottle of Heaven Hill green label and Woodford Very Fine Rare Bourbon. Will they kill those too? Tune in and find out… -- Show Mentions -- Single Oak Project Buffalo Trace Distillery Stitzel-Weller Maker's Mark Heaven Hill Lux Row Distillers Woodford Reserve ...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 49
To celebrate our one year anniversary of starting the podcast, we decided to do a two part bottle kill episode with some Stagg Jr, which ends up getting out of hand and devolves into a second episode and second bottle kill with the new Woodford Very Fine Rare Bourbon. And just like our Stagg jr., this episode is uncut and unfiltered. -- Show Mentions -- Single Oak Project Buffalo Trace Distillery Stitzel-Weller Maker's Mark Heaven Hill Lux Row Distillers Woodford Reserve Stagg Jr. -- Tags -- #th...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode Brett, Tyler, and Dude sit down to to talk about some gift ides for the bourbon lover in your life, while also tasting some Old Forester single barrel picks from Bourbon Enthusiast. Then we surprise Tyler with Elijah Craig 18 year for his birthday, which is one of his favorite bottles of bourbon. -- 2020 Bourbon Lovers Christmas List -- Premium Bar Products Home Wet Bar Thousand Oaks Barrel Company Nose your bourbon Oak Bottle Stave & Thief Private Barrel Club Picks Elijah Cr...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Brett, Tyler, and Dude sit down virtually with Ariel Jahn, the national brand ambassador for Woodinville Whiskey. We talk about the history of the distillery, new and exciting developments for the company, and of course, we sip on some Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey too. Show Mentions: Woodinville Whiskey Company #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonl...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This episode, Dude welcomes Brett back from his Jamaica trip as they pop the tops on some Maker’s Mark as they dive into Makers 101, Makers Cask Strength, Makers 46, Makers 46 Cask Strength, and the 2020 Limited Release of their Wood Finishing Series. Brett discusses his extreme disappointment in the trip and the resort as he rehashes his trip in detail between pours. Show Mentions: Maker's Mark #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #k...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this episode, Tyler, Brett, and Dude recount their trip to Bourbon30 in Lexington, Kentucky while breaking open and tasting their barrel picks from that trip. We talk about smoking meat, Neil Degrasse Tyson, sharing bourbon, and how Tyler sucks at picking out bourbons. Show Mentions: Bourbon30 #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Welcome to another episode of the Bourbon Hunters. Today Tyler finally graces us back with his presence as we crack open some Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, and a club pick of Old Forester Barrel Strength from Bourbon Enthusiast. Reward yourself and sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Old Forester Barrel Strength #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #ke...
Nov 03, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Welcome to another episode of the Bourbon Hunters. Today Brett and Dude are joined by Aaron Chepenik from Smoke Wagon. We get into the history of Smoke Wagon, some of their blending techniques, and some other random topics. I want to thank Aaron for jumping on this podcast with us, he was a great guest and was a fun conversation. So sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Smoke Wagon Bourbon #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbon...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Today Brett and Dude dive into an under $25 Bottled in Bond Tasting Blind. Alliteration aside, this was a fun blind that allowed us to remove our preconceived notions from our tasting opinions. Listen to the end to see which bourbons won the day! Now sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Early Times BiB Evan Williams BiB Old Bardstown BiB Old Grand Dad BiB Old Tub BiB #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn ...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Join in for this episode as Tyler, Dude, and Brett welcome Greg Metze from Old Elk on the show to discuss bourbon, distilling, blending, aging, and many other amazing topics. We had a great time talking with Greg about the industry and his history at MGP, LDI, and Seagram's, before heading over to Old Elk. So please, sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy!! Show Mentions: Old Elk Distillery #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbo...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Bourbon Hunters. This episode, Brett and Dude break into some Larceny Barrel Proof and WIld Turkey Rare Breed. This was a great conversation over some great bourbons… so sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Reach out to our sponsor at www.unicornnationapparel.com SHOW MENTIONS: Rare Breed Larceny Barrel Proof Taconic High Bank Distillery #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuc...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 39
On this episode Tyler, Brett, and Dude jump into a blind tasting with bourbons all older than 12 years old. This was a fun episode to record… so sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! SHOW MENTIONS: Wild Turkey Master's Keep Bottled in Bond (17 Year) Lux Row Distillers Double Barreled Bourbon (12 Year) IW Harper (15 Year) Knob Creek Private Select (15 Year) #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #k...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Bourbon Hunters. On this episode we host a zoom call with Chris Walters of Nose Your Bourbon as we discuss his product and taste some Old Grand-Dad 114 and Old Ezra 7. This was a fun conversation from start to finish… so sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Bourbon 30 Old Ezra 7 Old Grand-Dad 114 Nose Your Bourbon #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraigh...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This week we sit down in an AirBnB called the Whiskey Row Lofts in Louisville, right above Old Forester, in the heart of Whiskey Row. We sit down and sip on a couple of our budget bourbons we picked up on the drive down as we talk about ghosts, the meaning of life, and Tyler's allergies. This was a great start to our trip down the Bourbon Trail… so sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Old Forester Westport Whiskey and Wine Private Barrel Selections Party Source Old...
Sep 08, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to this episode of the Bourbon Hunters. This week we sit down with the fellas from Buckhorn Podcast for our second Flights of the Roundtable epidosde. We were lucky enough to be invited on location at Balboa’s in Grandview talking with Lindsey Gerhard (pronounced "gair-hard"), an Angel’s Envy Guardian. During our conversation we sip on Angel’s Envy Port Finish, AE Finished Rye, and AE 2019 Cask Strength. This was definitely the highlight of our week, and will most definitely be the highl...
Sep 01, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week we sit down with Quinn Allen, owner of Zeno’s bar and Dick’s Dive in the Victorian Village. During our conversation we sip on Birthday Bourbon, Booker’s 30th, and EH Taylor Barrel Proof. Not going to lie, this may be the best hour of your week, so grab a pour, sit back, kick up your feet, and enjoy! Show Mentions: Zeno's Bar Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Booker's 30th EH Taylor Barrel Proof #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonpo...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 34
