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The Bourbon Hunters Podcast

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The Bourbon Hunters podcast is a weekly long-form conversation hosted by Brett Bryan, JD Fritzges, and Dude Poole. Guests include friends, bartenders, distillers, bar and restaurant owners, along with other various bourbon enthusiasts, and occasionally Tyler Schaeffer graces us with his presence. Discussions revolve around topical events and stories about daily life while tasting and sharing their thoughts on various bourbons.
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Episodes

BH123 - Uncut and Unfiltered Blind Tasting

This episode we decided to mix things up a little and do an uncut and unfiltered bourbon blind. Which bourbons are we having and how do they rank? Find out on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters! Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and they also are l...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 123

BH122 - Stagg, Stagg, and More Stagg

Our little baby’s all grown up. Tune in this week as we open up two Stagg Jr’s and compare it to our first crack of the new Stagg (no junior). What do Dude, Tyler and Brett think of the new Stagg? Find out on this episode of The Bourbon Hunters! Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, ...

Jul 21, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 122

BH121 - Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Ryes

Listen in as Tyler returns and brings the latest Middle West Cask Strength Rye with him to compare to last year’s offering. See how the fellas rank the two Ryes against each other and hear what Tyler has been up to on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters! Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine...

Jul 14, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 121

BH120 - Battle of the 10 Year Bourbons - Heaven Hill vs. Buffalo Trace vs. Wild Turkey

Listen in as Brett and Dude let the big boy distilleries do battle between their 10 year bourbons. Eagle Rare, Henry McKenna 10-yr Bottled in Bond, and Russel’s 10 Year all face off… see who comes out as the winner on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters! Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 120

BH119 - The Triumphant Return of Tyler

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett, and Dude welcome back Tyler remotely from his Covid exile to do a quick catch up session and talk about what we have been drinking lately while sipping on those bourbons. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses...

Jun 30, 202240 minSeason 3Ep. 119

BH118 - Old Fashioned Blind with Jason C from The Mash & Drum

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett, and Dude welcome back Jason C from the Mash and Drum and drink through and compare some pre-made Old Fashioned cocktails. Tune in to hear which ones and how we ranked them. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glass...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 118

BH117 - Randy Prasse, President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett, and Dude celebrate National Bourbon Day by bringing on Randy Prasse, the President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival to discuss this year’s festivities and talk about the history of the event. Tune in to hear about his journey navigating the Kentucky Bourbon Festival to what it has evolved into currently. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide comp...

Jun 16, 202231 minSeason 3Ep. 117

BH116 - Jason from Mash & Drum Shares His Bourbons

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett, and Dude welcome back Jason C from the Mash and Drum as they discuss some recent barrel picks from Mash and Journey and sample from Jason’s collection. Plus Jason breaks out a surprise bourbon at the end for the fellas to try out. So total co-hosting count at this point is: Tyler - 4 Jason - 5 So who is the real co-host? Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year o...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 116

BH115 - Old Elk Four Grain Review

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett, and Dude do a quick review of the new Old Elk Four Grain Master Distiller’s series. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and they also are launching a line of hand blown crystal drink ware. Check them out w...

Jun 02, 202213 minSeason 3Ep. 115

BH114 - Weller Full Proof Blind Flight

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler, Brett, and Dude welcome on Dude’s neighbor Chris, a commercial pilot, to do a Blind flight of Weller Full Proof store picks, and talk about air travel. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and they also are...

May 26, 20221 hr 56 minSeason 3Ep. 114

BH113 - Flight of Bourbon Enthusiast Barrel Picks

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler is back! And he joins Dude and Brett to drink some Bourbon Enthusiast picks while discussing his recent trip to Mexico. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and they also are launching a line of hand blown c...

May 20, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 113

BH112 - Heaven Hill - You Do Bourbon Flight

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett and Dude drink through some Heaven Hill You Do Bourbon products as they discuss the Distillery's Self-bottling Experience. They also dip into the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A122 for good measure. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumbl...

May 12, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 112

BH111 - Larceny Barrel Proof Flight

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Brett and Dude drink through some Larceny. Three barrel proofs and one regular strength barrel pick from Bourbon Enthusiast. Tune in to hear our thoughts. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and they also are lau...

May 05, 202250 minSeason 3Ep. 111

BH110 - Evan Williams Vintage Single Barrel Collection

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler, Brett, and Dude line up a four year flight of Evan Williams Vintage Single Barrel and compare them. We also break into Brett’s Infinity Bottle so listen in to hear what we think! Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 110

BH109 - Hanging out and Drinking the Brown Stuff

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler, Brett, Sam, and Dude continue their conversation with Rudra from Middle West Spirits as they drink through some more whiskey and wax poetic on the meaning of life. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, and t...

Apr 21, 202258 minSeason 3Ep. 109

BH108 - Price Adjusted Blind

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler, Brett, Sam, and Dude sit down with Rudra from Middlewest Spirits to do a price-handicapped blind tasting to see which bourbon will come out on top. Tune in to listen to how they fared. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 48 minSeason 3Ep. 108

BH107 - Local Spotlight - Zenos Bar with Quinn Allen

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters podcast, Dude and Tyler sit down and sample a wide array of bourbons with Quinn Allen, the owner of the historical Zeno’s Bar in Victorian Village. Listen as we discuss his evolution from high school into a multi-bar and business owner and his navigation through the Covid Pandemic. Great conversations and amazing bourbon. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worl...

Apr 07, 20221 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 107

BH106 - Blind Turkey

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters podcast, Dude, Brett, and Tyler sit down to a Wild Turkey blind, going through four different expressions in the Turkey lineup. Oh, will the results surprise you, so listen in!! Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses,...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 106

BH105 - Wilderness Trail Barrel Picks

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters podcast, Dude, Brett, Tyler, and Kendal sit down with Wilderness Trail Barrel picks and catch up for the first time in over a month. Kendal talks about recent fatherhood, while Tyler talks about his recent trip to New Orleans for a wedding. Were any legs harmed in the making of this episode? Tune in to find out. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide comp...

Mar 24, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 105

BH104 - 291 Distilling

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters podcast, Dude and Tyler join Michael Myers from 291 Distilling over zoom to taste through some of their bourbon offerings, tune in to hear our thoughts. Show Mentions: Distillery 291 Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot gla...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 104

BH103 - Arnold Sports Festival and Middle West Spirits Finished Whiskeys

On this episode of the Slayers of Bungholes podcast, Dude sits down with Sam Shaw, Mo Dingo, and Brandon Martelle at the Arnold Sports Festival to drink and discuss some of the new Middle West Spirits Finished Whiskeys. Tune in to hear what they think. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine gl...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 103

BH102 - A Flight of Four Different Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrels

Say that title four times fast! On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler, Brett, and Dude sit down with a dream lineup of four different recipes of Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrels. Tune in to hear how we rank them and what we think of them. We also shed some light on the Four Roses Recipe letters. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drink-ware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etc...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 102

BH101 - Dr Kenneth Maverick and Kevin Graham from Maverick Distilling

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Tyler and Dude host Dr Kenneth Maverick and Kevin Graham from Maverick Whiskey Distillery. Listen in as they discuss the storied history of the brand and the whiskey as they sip on some expressions from Maverick Distillery. Show Mentions: https://maverickwhiskey.com/ Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 101

BH100 - 100th Episode Extravaganza!!

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Bourbon Hunters! Tune in as we invite previous guests and hosts to come and enjoy the grand opening of Dude’s Bourbon Room while enjoying whatever pours his room has to offer… Tune in to see who shows up and hear what all we have to talk about. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, includi...

Feb 10, 20222 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 100

BH99 - Let Us Drink All The Bourbons!

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Dude and Brett catch up on the latest happenings in their lives while drinking through a hodge podge of different bourbons. Tune in to hear what they had and what they think. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, mugs, shot glasses, an...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 99

BH98 - Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Flight with Michael Kirkland

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Dude and Brett are joined by Martelle and Randy from the Buckhorn Podcast to sit down at Cafe Round II with Michael Kirkland, the Ohio Angel’s Envy Guardian, as we drink through the Angel’s Envy regular offerings as well as the 2019 through 2021 Cask Strength Limited Releases. Show Mentions: Angel's Envy Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is b...

Jan 27, 20221 hr 53 minSeason 3Ep. 98

BH97 - Blind Flight of Buffalo Trace Lineup

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Dude, Tyler, and Brett decide to do a blind of some of the Buffalo Trace Lineup. Tune in to hear what we taste and how we rank them. You will definitely be surprised. Show Mentions: Buffalo Trace Distillery Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses, wine glasses, ...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 97

BH96 - Brain Brew and Dexter Bourbon Co-Founder Doug Hall

On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Dude, Tyler, and Brett sit down with Doug Hall, CEO and Co-Founder of Brain Brew Custom Whiskey to talk about his company, while sipping on their Dexter Bourbon and Paddlewheel Whiskey. Listen in to hear about their inventive custom whiskey platform, and learn about their evolution as a company. Check them out at https://brainbrewwhiskey.com/ Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods....

Jan 13, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 96

BH95 - Toasted Barrel Blind

Happy New Year! And welcome to season 3!! On this episode of the Bourbon Hunters, Dude, Tyler, and Brett recap the holidays while sitting down to a blind of toasted barrel whiskeys. See what they are and how they got ranked leading up to their reveal at the end. Also, if you are looking for some good glassware and drinkware, check out our new partnership with Greenline Goods. This 4-year old worldwide company is based in Chicago and creates etched and printed glassware, including whiskey glasses...

Jan 06, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 95

BH94 - Bonus Episode - The Best of Tyler 2021

Welcome to our end of the year bonus episode where we are going to celebrate all of the goofiness that is Tyler, by highlighting some of the best Tylerisms we experienced in some of our podcasts throughout 2021. There is no new information here, just a mashup of some of the great things Tyler said throughout 2021. But don't fret, we will be back early next year with new episodes, new events, and new guests. Be sure to check out our sponsor, Unicorn Nation Apparel. Magical Apparel, for Magical Pe...

Dec 30, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 94
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