You all know that Mike and I love some older whiskies. Ten years is a pretty magic number in our books. I also love a good rye. Today we check out the 10 year rye from Basic Hayden. Definitely check this episode out to find out what we think of this expression from our friends at Beam Suntory. Find out more about Basil Hayden at https://www.basilhaydens.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Apr 05, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Jim and Mike sit down with a couple of Roadies to drink some Old Forester 150th and to share their list of the five bourbons to start your home bar with. Join Jim, Mike, Todd Ritter and Matt Simons for a great show featuring the Old Forester 150th and each of them share their top five bourbons to start your home bar. Find out more about Old Forester at https://www.oldforester.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts....
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 150
You all know that Mike loves his Texas bourbon. Today he brings a four grain from Tahwahkaro Distillery in Palestine Texas. This one is a single barrel at cask strength boasting a 128.4 proof rating. Dark, bold and delicious, you will want to get your hands on a bottle of this one. Don't miss out! Find out more about Tahwahkaro at https://tahwahkaro.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Mar 29, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Jim and Mike sit down with a true visionary, combat veteran and entrepreneur Chris Cruise. Chris is the Founder of Cruise Customs Flags and his company employs veterans to make American Flags from Bourbon Barrels. We drink Elijah Craig Toasted and Ezra Brooks 99 on this episode. Find out more about Cruise Customs Flags at https://cruisecustomsflags.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Mar 24, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 148
If you have listened to the show, you know how much the two of us respect bottled-in-bond bourbons. Today is no exception as we review Old Grand-Dad Bonded from our friends at Beam Suntory. This spicy 100 proofer is all about the cinnamon bears! Pick up a bottle of Old Grand-Dad Bonded almost anywhere for about $25. Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Mar 22, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Mike is sans Jim this week at Peerless Distilling in Louisville, Kentucky. This time Mike gets to chat with Corky Taylor and Cordell Lawrence while sipping on two great expressions from Peerless. They talk about history, life and good whiskey in the episode recorded near the riverfront in Louisville, Kentucky. Find out more about Peerless at https://kentuckypeerless.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Mar 17, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 146
If you have not tried something so out of the box as an absinthe finished rye whiskey... we suggest you do. Peerless Distilling in Louisville Kentucky has a 111 proof Kentucky Rye Whiskey finished in Absinthe Barrels from Copper and Kings Distillery also in Louisville. Mike and I were blown away by this one! Find out more about Peerless at https://kentuckypeerless.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Mar 15, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 145
What a day at the Speakeasy Cellar at Evan WIlliams Experience in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. We had the chance to spend the day with Bernie Lubbers, The Whiskey Professor... Mr. Bottled in Bond. Also on the show is Jody Filiatreau, Artisan Distiller at Evan Williams. We have a great time tasting some great whiskey. Find out more about Evan Williams at https://evanwilliams.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts....
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 142
It's Monday here and we are drinking bourbon! Today we have a 4 year old from JK Williams Distilling in Peoria Illinois. Gold Zephyr is a four year old small batch straight bourbon from the heartland of America. Be sure to listen in as we explore this respectable midwest whiskey with ties to Prohibition. Find out more about Gold Zephyr at https://www.jkwilliamsdistilling.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts...
Mar 08, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 143
It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. This week Jim and mike walk their way through the Master's Collection of Woodford Reserve. Over $600 in bourbon as we work hard to give you the down and dirty on these expressions. Find out more about Woodford Reserve at https://www.woodfordreserve.com/ and Good Times at https://www.facebook.com/Good-Times-Bourbon-102554495102164/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Mar 03, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 142
The boys take a zig-zag on the bourbon road and zero in on the buttery goodness of Smooth Ambler's Old Scout 107 American Whiskey. Jim brings the bottle and Mike is taken by surprise as this skillfully crafted blend treats the palate and leaves a welcome finish. Be sure to listen in as the verdict comes down. Find out more about Old Scout at https://smoothambler.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Mar 01, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Jim and Mike stay out of the cold and record a long episode with Woodrow and a couple of great bottles. We drink some 15 year bourbon from Cathead Distillery called Old Soul. Also a fantastic honey barrel finished bourbon from Good Times. Find out more about Cathead at https://catheaddistillery.com/ and Good Times at https://www.facebook.com/Good-Times-Bourbon-102554495102164/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Feb 24, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Today we put on our "Big Boy Pants" and try the new Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength Kentucky Bourbon. We are both big fans of Knob Creek, but we have not had a chance to dip into this one yet. Listen in as we pass judgement on this well known brand. Find out more about Knob Creek at https://www.knobcreek.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Feb 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Jim and Mike Hang out at the famous Bourbons Bistro in Louisville Kentucky with Jason Brauner. Jason is also the founder of Buzzard's Roost Sipping Whiskeys. He takes time, share his whiskey and guides us on a journey through the process of his double barreled liquid magic. Don't miss this one! Find out more about Buzzard's Roost. at https://www.buzzardsroostwhiskey.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Feb 17, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Today we take another look at a Georgia Distillery that is putting out some pretty good product. We had their rye in episode 119 so we had to get their bourbon on as soon as possible. Listen in to find out how we like this 4 year old, 70% corn, 21% rye, & 9% malted barley bourbon from Thirteenth Colony. Find out more about Thirteenth Colony at https://www.thirteenthcolony.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarpro...
Feb 15, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Jim and Mike get on the road again and head to Nashville Tennessee. On this trip they stop in at Pennington Distilling to sample the many expressions of Davidson Reserve. Don't miss this episode as the guys drink and chat at one of Tennessee's finest distilleries. Find out more about Pennington Distilling Co. at https://penningtondistillingco.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 136
On this episode we try the Cask 111 from Chattanooga Whiskey. It's a Tennessee High Malt ringing in at 111 proof. It is a really surprising bottle, packed with flavor and it can be found for $45 in many markets. You definitely want to give this one a try, and make sure to share it with some friends! Find out more about Chattanooga Whiskey at https://chattanoogawhiskey.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.co...
Feb 08, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Jim and Mike kick back in Zeke's house with Mike and James of the Nashville Barrel Company. Finally on the road again, the boys get to drink some great stuff with a couple of genuine whiskey friends in Nashville Tennessee. Make sure you check them out because they are putting out some amazing juice. Find out more about Nashville Barrel Company at https://nashvillebarrelco.com/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Feb 03, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 134
As Mike and I travel about trying bourbons and whiskeys from all over, every now and then we get to revisit and get blown away by some true artisans. Today is no exception as this week's Craft Distillery Monday is dedicated to Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn, New York. Our hats are off to the them! Find out more about Kings County at https://www.kingscountydistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts...
Feb 01, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Jim and Mike sip on a few wheated bourbons while hanging out with country artist Josh Bogard. Weller and Makers are on the menu as we listen to a little of his best songs. The ladies are with us and So are a few Roadies. Don't miss this hi-fidelity episode. Find out more about Josh at https://www.facebook.com/JBdirtysouth/ Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Jan 27, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Booker Noe knew how to pick'em. I mean barrels... he could choose the right barrels from locations in different warehouses to make a great barrel strength release. Fred Noe continues that tradition today with the "Pigskin Batch" that pay homage to Booker's love of football. Listen in as the boys sip on a good one Find out more about Booker's at https://www.bookersbourbon.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts...
Jan 25, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Jim and Mike hang out with Lucky Seven to review the Jokester and Holdout. Two of the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey expressions from Lucky Seven Spirits. Ashley Barnes, the "Witchy Woman" of bourbon joins us again as we sample her blending expertise in crafting these whiskies. Find out more about Lucky Seven at https://luckysevenspirits.com Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 130
A Craft Distillery Monday episode featuring the cask strength bourbon from Penelope. We have been pleasantly surprised by the bourbons coming across our bar lately. Penelope is no exception. This one definitely delivers on flavor. There is also a tasting note you will not want to miss out on. Be sure to listen in. Find out more about Penelope at https://penelopebourbon.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.c...
Jan 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Mike heads to the hills of Kentucky to visit with Discovery Channel Moonshiners Donnie and Teresa the Beattyville Hillbillies. They talk all things moonshine and sip on some of the good stuff! Find out more about our the Donnie and Teresa and all they have going on at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Moonshiners-Donnie-Teresa-The-Beattyville-Hillbillies-2095153150561426 Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproduct...
Jan 13, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 128
We already know we love some whiskies form Utah. Thanks to a good friend out west, we get a chance to try the bourbon whiskey from Sugar House Distilling in Salt Lake City Utah. Listen in as the boys put this one though the gauntlet. Find out more about Sugar House Distillery at https://www.sugarhousedistillery.net/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Jan 11, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Jim, Mike sip on the new "big boy" from Angel's Envy... the 2020 Cask Strength Bourbon release. In this episode they recap 2020 and talk about the highs and the lows and what is in store for 2021. Find out more about our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/
Jan 06, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Something that you don't see very often is a Bottled in Bond Tennessee Whiskey. Jim and Mike are blessed with an early look at this expression from Leiper's Fork Distillery in Tennessee. Join us as we explore this whiskey and talk about what it takes to make a Tennessee Whiskey Find out more about the Leiper's Fork Distillery at https://leipersforkdistillery.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Jim, Mike and a few Roadies gather to fight it our in a "Blind Bottle Challenge". Also hear about our "Bourbon of the Year" and "Craft Distillery of the Year". Find out more about our private Facebook group "The Bourbon Roadies at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2612790862081576 Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.com/
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 124
It has been a long time coming, but it is finally here. Castle & Key has released their first whiskey product, Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey. A limited release of 60 barrels (~13,000 bottles) is making its way into the marketplace and getting snatched up just as fast. Find out more about the Castle & Key and the Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey at https://castleandkey.com/ Thanks to our great sponsor for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbar...
Dec 28, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Jim and Mike try some whiskey made in the period style of George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery. We also talk about the Christmas of 1777 and the winter encampment at Valley Forge and the part whiskey played. Find out more about Mount Vernon Distillery at https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ Thanks to our great sponsors for their support in producing this episode: Premium Bar Products: https://premiumbarproducts.com/ Logheads Home Center: https://logheadshomecenter.co...
Dec 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 122
