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This is My Bourbon Podcast

Perry Ritter | This is my Bourbon Podcastmybourbonpod.buzzsprout.com

Lexington, Kentucky native Perry Ritter shares his passion for bourbon with friends, family, and the community at large, through interviews and conversations with some of the industry’s most interesting folks.

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Ep. 233: This is the Return of Broken Barrel Spirits + Is Obi Wan Kenobi...Good?

Send us a text So so sorry for the delay on getting this week's episode out, but it's finally here, and you're not gonna want to miss out! We welcome back Seth from Broken Barrel and talk about their newest bourbons and whiskeys, what's on the horizon for them, and discuss the process behind their unique method of crafting their products. Eric and I also discuss the bourbon news of the week and move onto talking about the newest Star Wars series on Disney+, Obi Wan Kenobi. Is it any good? Do we ...

Jun 08, 20222 hr 19 min

Ep. 232: This is LIVE, w/The Mash & Drum and MyDailyBourbon, feat. WhiskeyChannelDotCom

Send us a text This past weekend, we got to celebrate one of the best occasions ever in the life of This is my Bourbon Podcast. Eric and I are so thankful for everyone who came out to share so many pours and laughs and memories with us, and none of this could have happened without y'all. It's one of my greatest joys to get to share Kentucky with friends, and this was just another tick along the way. In this recording of the live show, we welcome Jason from The Mash and Drum, Chad from MyDailyBou...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 44 min

No new episode! See y’all next week!!!

Send us a text Sorry, gang! No new This is my Bourbon Podcast this week, but we'll be BACK before too long with Chad from MyDailyBourbon, Jason from The Mash and Drum, and our good shelf turd friends, David & Kira from TheWhiskeyChannelDotCom!!! Can't wait to be back, but it won't be long! Live show tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-bourbon-podcast-live-feat-mash-drum-and-mydailybourbon-tickets-314022729437 Hotel rooms: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/sx46h1?c...

May 25, 20222 min

Ep. 231: This is EJ Curley & Co. + EJ Curley Small Batch Bourbon Review

Send us a text You may never have heard of EJ Curley & Co, but they are one of the fastest growing bourbon brands in Central Kentucky, where they have both founded their revival distillery and established their predominance as one of the companies to watch over the next year. From their solid Small Batch Bourbon to their exceptional Single Barrels, there is so much to be celebrated and enjoyed about with these folks. Matt and Paul join me (Perry!) and Eric as we discuss their brand, their fu...

May 18, 20221 hr 33 min

Ep. 230: This is Musician Roman Alexander + Four Roses Small Batch LE 2021 Review

Send us a text This week, Eric and I are back to chat about some bourbon stuff! What's that stuff, you ask? Well, I'll tell you! We've got rumors. We've got news. We've got a couple of new releases from that weird run of Maryland ryes, for whatever reason. We've also got an interview with the wonderful Roman Alexander, and I gave him a pour of bourbon that he definitely did not want. That being said, he was a good sport and we had a really great chat together. Then, we review last year's Four Ro...

May 11, 20221 hr 36 min

Ep. 229: This is ”Bourbon is my Comfort Food,” w/The Cocktail Contessa + Happy May the 4th, Y’all

Send us a text This week, we are so excited to welcome Heather Wibbels, AKA The Cocktail Contessa, as we discuss her new book "Bourbon is my Comfort Food," and her takes on all things bourbon cocktails. We also get into the news about Heaven Hill, the new label filed for (Pappy?) Van Winkle, and the first product from a distillery we already know and love. Enjoy. Live show tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-bourbon-podcast-live-feat-mash-drum-and-mydailybourbon-tick...

May 04, 20221 hr 56 min

TIMBP Live 4/28/2022: A Special Announcement! + Tumblin’ Dice 6 Year vs. Penelope Toasted Bourbon

Send us a text (Streamed live on Apr 28, 2022) This week, I'm gonna be comparing two bottles of bourbon that I just picked up recently that are pretty relative in age and profile, but with a distinct difference: one bottle is a toasted pick of Penelope! Tune is as I compare and contrast the two, and, what's this? A BIG announcement? You won't wanna miss it! And there are some special guests joining me to let y'all know what's going on, too! Enjoy. Live show tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/...

May 04, 20221 hr

TIMBP Live 4/21/2022: Let’s Drink Some Bardstown Bourbon Co.! Discovery 4 and 6 + Fusion 6

Send us a text (Streamed live on Apr 21, 2022) It's been a while since I've caught up on some Bardstown Bourbon Company products, even to the point where I'm a few batches behind. So, tonight, I'm gonna rectify that situation and make sure that I at least can check off a few that I've missed! Thanks as always for watching, tipping, and supporting all that we do. Cheers, and enjoy! Live show tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-... Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Suppor...

May 03, 20221 hr

Ep. 228: This is ANOTHER New Basil Hayden Product?! + Evan Williams Master Blend Bourbon Review

Send us a text We're back! Eric and I get to share some great pours this week, and are super excited to review a bourbon whiskey from Heaven Hill and Evan Williams, along with a Sips & Snacks featuring a Little Debbie snack that I didn't even know existed. It's crazy how good it is. Also, big announcements are in this episode! Don't miss a dang second, but enjoy the heck out of every single one. Live show tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-bourbon-podcast-live-f...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 13 min

Ep. 227: This is the Eboni Major and Bulleit Lawsuit + Castle & Key Bourbon Batch 1 AND 2 Review

Send us a text Eric and Perry (that's me!) are back to chat about all of the craziness that's going on in the world of bourbon at the moment. Is this the only podcast to discuss Bulleit, Diageo, and Eboni Major's fallout with them? No. Are we the only podcast about bourbon to review the first two batches of Castle & Key's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey? Absolutely no. But, I will say this: it's some of the best. Because, and this is crucial, we are honest. And that's all that matters! Any...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 39 min

TIMBP Live 4/14/2022: What is EJ Curley Bourbon? Reviewing a Single Barrel & a Giveaway!

Send us a text (Streamed live on Apr 14, 2022) Eric and I discovered this new-to-us bourbon today from EJ Curley Co., and I needed to share this with y'all, because, holy moly, it's a trip. Don't miss this one! Also, I'm doing a giveaway again. Thanks as always for tuning in, and please enjoy! Live show tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-... Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pri...

Apr 19, 202259 min

Cut for Time, Ep. 226: More Pete Samuels, the Maker’s Mark Leprechaun/Poltergeist

Send us a text There was too much good stuff to ignore from this incredibly insane riff that Eric and I went on together. Did we have a lot of bourbon up to this point? Actually...no. We were just having a great time. Sorry if we laughed too much! Enjoy this though, please. Live show tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-my-bourbon-podcast-live-feat-mash-drum-and-mydailybourbon-tickets-314022729437 Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Sen...

Apr 15, 20226 min

Ep. 226: This is Barton Ending Their Tour Experiences + Maker’s Mark 90 Proof Review

Send us a text Hi there! We're back! Can you believe it? This is the culmination of weeks of not hanging out with each other in our own recording space, a couple of tired dads, and some really good drinks. We discover the story of Pete Samuels, the long lost relative of the Samuels family at Maker's Mark, while reviewing the original and flagship product from their distillery. It's one heckuva ride, but there is plenty of bourbon to be had, and even more laughs. Enjoy. Live show tickets are avai...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 30 min

TIMBP Live 4/7/2022: Proofing a (Bourbon) Point: Cask Strength and Water Challenge

Send us a text (Streamed live on Apr 7, 2022) For a long time, I've been curious how similar higher proof bourbons are to their lower proof counter parts when actively proofed down. Tonight, I'm putting that experiment to the test and finding out what the heck happens when I try to play scientist. Will I succeed? I really do hope so, but let's find out together! Enjoy, y'all. Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast PayPal! PayP...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 13 min

TIMBP Live 3/31/2022: All Finished Bourbon for the End of March!

Send us a text (Streamed live on Mar 31, 2022) We're closing out March with a flight of finished bourbon (maybe rye too? Depends on what I find...), and I can't wait to hang out with you wonderful people. It's gonna be a great night of chill time and drinking on some great products. Enjoy. Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pritt78@gmail.com Venmo & Square/CashApp! pritt78 Check out all...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 225: This is Checking in w/WhiskeyMutant at Whiskey Weekend + Blackwood Toasted Bourbon Review

Send us a text I was so happy to see Eric for a bit at Whiskey Weekend, well before things went properly off the wall, and I think he got properly lubed up for the rest of the weekend. Am I taking credit? Sure sounds like it. We also review a new premium product from the Justins over at Justins' House of Bourbon. Oh, and don't forget to grab your tickets for the meetup and live show with Mash & Drum and MyDailyBourbon below! Enjoy. Live show tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.co...

Apr 06, 202254 min

TIMBP Live 3/24/2022: Blind Flight Thursday! Can I Redeem Myself?

Send us a text (Streamed live on Mar 24, 2022) I've got a blind flight from our good friends Jeff, Durell, Kelsey, and Garrett, and I'm excited to get into it and see what the heck they've done to mess with me. Is it all bourbon? Is it all rye? Is it Irish whiskey that I can't place? Only time will tell! Enjoy! Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pritt78@gmail.com Venmo & Square/CashApp!...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 5 min

Ep. 224: This is Lexington Comic & Toy Convention, Feat. David Koechner & Ray Wise + Old Fitzgerald 17 Year Bottled in Bond Review

Send us a text Our greatest thanks to the wonderful and accommodating Lexington Comic & Toy Convention for allowing us to come and chat with their guests, as well as hang out for a few days and enjoy all the things that bring folks to Kentucky and bourbon. We got to welcome David Koechner, Ray Wise, Diane Pershing, Harry Goaz, Dana Ashbrook, and Nick Maley to the show, and it was an incredible time nerding out with them. Don't sleep on this one, y'all! Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at h...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 29 min

Cut For Time, Ep. 223: Smoking Through Your Trachea + David Attenborough’s Bird Documentary

Send us a text We simply couldn't fit all this good content into the main episode, so instead, you're getting a little bonus this week. Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.com Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/ Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at (859)428-8253 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/myb...

Mar 25, 20223 min

Ep. 223: This is Maker’s Mark 46 Getting a (Bad) New Bottle + Blue Run High Rye Bourbon Batch 2 Review

Send us a text Eric and I are back for another big podcast this week, to discuss the newest Maker's 46 bottle design, a big honor for our dearly beloved Jimmy Russell, and then review the newest batch of high rye bourbon from Blue Run Spirits. Spoilers: we weren't expecting this outcome. Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.com Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonsh...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 13 min

TIMBP Live 3/17/2022: St. Patrick’s Day! Kentucky Owl St. Paddy’s + Irish Whiskey Night

Send us a text (Streamed live on Mar 17, 2022) Happy St. Paddy's Day, everyone! I'm drinking on plenty of good Irish Whiskey, as well as the newest release of Kentucky Owl, some great beer, and enjoying your great company. Cheers, y'all. Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pritt78@gmail.com Venmo & Square! pritt78 Check out all of our merch and apparel: bourbonshop.threadless.com Faceboo...

Mar 22, 202257 min

Ep. 222: This is my Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17 Year Review + Buffalo Trace Does NFTs?

Send us a text This week, Eric and I return to talk about the newest ultra premium addition to the Heaven Hill line, and we have...thoughts. We also discuss a blind pour that Eric has for me (in addition to Flying Blind) and how NFTs are apparently taking over even bourbon now. There's so much more to be said and a lot more to be heard, but in the mean time...enjoy. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourb...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 35 min

TIMBP Live 3/10/2022: Training for Matt Madness with a Blind Flight, feat. WhiskeyMutant

Send us a text (Streamed live on Mar 10, 2022) I'm really competing tomorrow night in Matt Madness. No, seriously. I am. Last time was just a little fluke, it wasn't my fault. So, tonight...I'm training a little more with Eric, who has provided a blind flight for me to work through. You won't wanna miss it! Enjoy. Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodc... PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pritt78@gmail.com Venmo & Square! prit...

Mar 15, 20221 hr 16 min

Ep. 221: This is the Problem with Castle & Key’s First Bourbon + Green River Bourbon AND Obtainium Rye Batch 1 Review

Send us a text Did you know that Castle & Key is finally going to release their bourbon under their own label? It's coming very soon, and we've got a few thoughts on what they've decided to do with it. Then, Eric and I review two new bottles, from very different parts of the market. Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Donate to The Heart and Armor Foundation: https://www.heartandarmor.org/ Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbo...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 51 min

TIMBP Live 3/3/2022: 125th Bottled in Bond Day! Celebrating with BIB Bourbons

Send us a text (Sorry this upload is late! Been a crazy few days.) Happy Bottled in Bond Day, everyone! In celebration, I'll be drinking only BIB products, and talking about the history of Bottled in Bond, and how important it truly is to bourbon. In short: we wouldn't be doing this without BIB. Cheers, enjoy, and thanks for tuning in, as always! Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybo... PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pritt78@gmail.com Venmo & Square! pritt78 Check out all of our m...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 1 min

Ep. 220: This is Kentucky’s Single Barrel Crisis + Barrell Seagrass 16, Batch 31, and Larceny A122 Review

Send us a text Hey! Guess what? The news? Well, it's officially back for TIMBP. That's right! We're back to the thing that a whole lotta people said we should go back to doing, and honestly, it feels right. We've also got three (yes, 3) whole reviews this week, and you cannot miss out on them. On a slightly more serious note: the link for The Heart and Armor Foundation is still below in the description. There's a good chance that we're gonna need to support our most beloved and expended folks in...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 37 min

TIMBP Live 2/24/2022: MATT MADNESS 2022 2 OZ CURL TRAINING!!!

Send us a text Matt Madness has returned for another year! Tomorrow night, I'm kicking it off in the first round, and I need to get back into shape with a blind flight provided to me by none other than Eric WhiskeyMutant Smith. I'll be put through my paces as I try to figure out what the heck I'm drinking. Enjoy, and don't forget to tip! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k718WPjpECE Tipping! https://streamelements.com/thisismybourbonpodcast/tip PayPal! PayPal.Me/pritter1492 OR pritt...

Feb 25, 20221 hr 3 min

Ep. 219: This is Author Clay Risen + Woodinville Moscatel Finished Pairing

Send us a text We are so pleased to welcome author and reporter Clay Risen onto this week's episode of the podcast, as I discuss his newest book "Bourbon: The Story of Kentucky Whiskey" with him and his personal relationship with bourbon. Check out his new book anywhere you get good books, and enjoy this new episode of the show. Cheers, y'all. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Donate to The Heart and Armor Foundation: https://www.heartandarmor.org/ Send us an...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 52 min

Ep. 218: This is @WrestlingWithWhiskey + Old Pepper 10 Year Bourbon Review

Send us a text Matt Rehwold AKA Aiden English joined us this week for a really fun episode where we discuss his journey through bourbon, his wrestling career, and we review an exclusive bottling from the Old Pepper Distillery. Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Donate to The Heart and Armor Foundation: https://www.heartandarmor.org/ Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.com Check out all of our merch and apparel: http:...

Feb 16, 20222 hr

Ep. 217: This is the Death of Heritage Brands + Penelope 13 Year Light Whiskey Review

Send us a text Bourbon brands as they stand today rely on two things: quality and history. Even if they are finding ways to simply prove their existence, they must and cannot ignore those factors. Eric and I dive into the history portion of current bourbon products, and whether they are falling by the wayside. Then, we discuss and review the newest light whiskey release from Penelope. It's quite delightful, and I hope you find this episode also delightful. Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at h...

Feb 09, 202259 min
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