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The Official Podcast of Bourbon! The best in news, reviews and interviews with people making the bourbon whiskey industry happen. Join hosts Kenny Coleman, Ryan Cecil, and Fred Minnick as they talk with prominent guests and provide insight on American whiskey 3 times a week.
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Beyke Blue Corn Double Oaked Batch 1 takes the original blue corn bourbon to another level. Blueberry smoothie vibes, chocolate drizzle, creamy oak, and big dessert energy at 118 proof. This one disappeared FAST for a reason.DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 12th 2026. $500,000 of Noble Oak bourbon has been stolen in a truck heist, An organized crime ring targeting high-end whiskey collectors has been solved from the Madisonville Police Department, and Booker's "The Milkshake Batch" Bourbon gets released.Show Notes: Philadelphia Police and FBI Investigate $500,000 Noble Oak Bourbon Heist Lawrenceburg Historic Homes to Host Exclusive Screening and Guided Tours This July Madisonville Police Disrupt FB Group Whiskey Scam Defrauding Buyers of $86K Whiskey House of Kentucky Lays Off 30% of Staff Amid Industry Slowdown Give 270 Announces Next 20/20 Unicorn Raffle Featuring Rare Brown-Forman 150th Anniversary Bottle Orphan Barrel Unveils 25-Year Night Sage Blended Canadian Whisky Allies for Cherry Point Partners with Bespoken Spirits for Final Flight Reserve Harrier Tribute Thirty-One Lengths Launches $1,500 Ultra-Premium Bourbon Honoring Secretariat’s Legendary Victory Adventure Spirits Distilling Partners with Toledo Mud Hens for Stadium Craft Cocktails Hard Truth Distilling Co. Welcomes Back Double Oaked Sweet Mash Rye at 113 Entry Proof Penelope Flips Strategy to Debut New Classic Everyday Bourbon and Rye Series Old Fourth Distillery Teams Up with Dragon Con for 2nd Annual Landmark Anniversary Bourbon James B. Beam Distilling Company Rolls Out Booker's "The Milkshake Batch" Bourbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, Kevin Carlson returns to the show and takes total control of the conversation with a rapid-fire set of “whiskey myth-busting” questions that every enthusiast needs to hear. We tackle the age-old debate head-on: was bourbon actually better before the boom, or are we living in a golden era of variety and innovation? We break down whether the concept of a true "daily drinker" is officially dead for the enthusiast, and touch on the eternal battle of proof versus flavor. We argue why higher proof doesn't automatically mean a better whiskey, because there are fan favorites like Michter’s 10 and Weller 107. Then there is the polarizing rise of American light whiskey and the truth behind age statements. We close things out by busting the romantic myths surrounding dusty bottles, the actual hands-on role of a modern Master Distiller, and whether the little guy stands a chance against heritage giants when releasing an ultra-premium bottle. Show Notes: Comparing the lower prices and dusty availability of the past to today's massive variety and diverse product landscape Analyzing how the explosion of available expressions has changed purchasing habits for casual vs. serious consumers Why every whiskey has an ideal balance point and how chasing high proofs can sabotage a spirit's true profile The technical reality of the category and why it gets overhyped when marketed under the guise of traditional bourbon Why age statements act as a guide rather than a guarantee of quality for aging barrels in Kentucky climates How premium presentation impacts consumer perception and the fine line between creative finishing and masking weak distillate The operational reality of today's heritage producers and why a corporate Master Distiller acts more like a ship captain than a hands-on operator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Burnt Tavern’s new Kentucky bourbon from Chip Tate brings wild notes of kettle corn, nectarines, golden raisins, and smoky county fair vibes. A double oaked release with a seriously unique profile… but does the finish hold up?DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 5th 2026. Uncle Nearest May Have A Buyer, Saga Spirits behind True Story has two alleged lawsuits that just became public, and Four Roses Distillery is introducing Anthology, a new 21 year old bourbon.Show Notes: Uncle Nearest receiver signs letter of intent to sell distillery and assets to Black-owned investment firm Wes Henderson’s saga spirits group faces $1.5M in debt lawsuits over Kentucky Castle project New Riff Distilling drops exclusive 10-Year-Old Bourbon and Rye for High Note Series Michter's rolls out 10-Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye for June 2026 James B. Beam Distilling Co. elevates classic brand with Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel 7-Year MANORS Golf and Gentleman Jack launch A Gentleman’s Guide to Golf apparel and content partnership Bluegrass Distillers brings back highly anticipated blue corn program with new rye-inclusive mash bill Penelope Bourbon hits retail shelves with new Blackberry Old Fashioned ready-to-serve cocktail 15 STARS debuts First West Explorer, its first bourbon crafted from 100% in-house black corn distillate Knob Creek teams up with Huckberry for custom tote bag and Father's Day pop-up at Grand Central Terminal Stoll & Wolfe partners with Alan Bishop to launch colonial-style Wolfe & Wilson Straight Rye Rolling Fork Spirits revives historic 1906 REWCO Rye brand with limited small-batch release Koopers Whiskey gears up for Father's Day with rare 8-year-old Father’s Office Cigar Blend Adventure Spirits collaborates with Task Force 20 to release TF20 Bottled-in-Bond bourbon for veterans Four Roses Distillery introduces Anthology series with 21-year-old Chapter One: Origin Starlight Distillery announces estate-grown Indiana Straight 10-Year Reserve Bourbon at cask strength Wild Turkey honors Eddie Russell's 45th anniversary with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year and custom documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s Bourbon Community Roundtable, our panel is tackling one of the deepest geek-out topics in the entire whiskey world: the battle over barrel entry proof and how it has evolved over time. While the modern industry has largely settled into an efficiency-driven standard of 120 to 125 proof, we’re digging into the history to ask the ultimate question: did the industry get it completely wrong in 1962, and does the next decade of bourbon belong at 105? With Buffalo Trace dropping a massive new 15-year-old wheated bourbon at a 105 entry proof and Michter's continuing to dominate the premium space with their signature 103 entry proof, we debate whether a lower entry proof creates a fundamentally superior water-wood-spirit interaction. We’re breaking down the financial temptation that drove the historical shift to 125 proof, the divide between casual drinkers and the hyper-informed enthusiast market, and examining real-world case studies from Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark, and New Riff to see if low entry proof is a guaranteed flavor hack or if it still comes down to the skill of the producer. Show Notes: How and why the industry legally moved from 110 to 125 proof in the early 1960s Analyzing how volume, barrel costs, and efficiency drove production changes over flavor considerations How lower entry proof alters wood interaction to deliver enhanced sweetness, complexity, and mouthfeel Distinguishing how everyday casual drinkers view production specs versus the hyper-focused whiskey enthusiast Examining experimental releases and standards from Michter's, Buffalo Trace, New Riff, and Wild Turkey Predictions on whether craft innovation will force legacy heritage brands to lower their entry proofs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Old Treasure Bourbon is here… and this 139 proof release drinks WAY easier than expected. Big chocolate, caramel, cereal milk vibes, and one seriously fun pour. Is this hidden gem worth hunting down?DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's This Week in Bourbon for May 29th 2026. New updates happening in the Uncle Nearest case, Wild Turkey brings back the Cheesy Gold Foil, and Bardstown Bourbon Company is going to Mars.Show Notes: A federal judge has expanded Uncle Nearest's receivership to investigate a secret $20 million loan from Jay-Z's firm. Blending pioneer Nancy Fraley is retiring from Jos. A. Magnus & Co., leaving her legacy with Head Distiller Will Fabry. The Kentucky Bourbon Festival introduces a secure, face-value official ticket resale platform via TIXR. Filmland Spirits releases The Crimson Cask, a 90-proof noir-inspired bourbon exclusive to Kentucky. Blue Run Spirits collaborates with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a limited-edition 111-proof bourbon. Evan Williams launches officially licensed America250 commemorative whiskeys, donating $75,000 to Folds of Honor. Titanic Hotel Belfast partners with Titanic Distillery to launch an exclusive historic Quarter experience package. Heaven Hill designates its 2026 Grain to Glass lineup as the "Year of Wheat" across three limited expressions. Remus Bourbon introduces the Lou Gehrig Reserve, donating proceeds to the Live Like Lou ALS charity. Shortbarrel announces the return of Sapsquatch Bourbon, utilizing a unique two-stage maple finishing method. Bradshaw Bourbon rolls out personalized engraved gift sets for Father's Day through late June. Heaven Hill releases a 10-year-old Rittenhouse Rye commemorative edition for America’s 250th anniversary. Buffalo Trace revives Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain and Cured Oak expressions for May 2026. Veteran-owned Four Branches Bourbon debuts Liberty Reserve to honor America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary. Proof & Wood announces Tumblin’ Dice 13-Year Rye, featuring a 95% rye mashbill at barrel proof. 15 STARS debuts First West Explorer, its first bourbon crafted from 100% in-house black corn distillate. Garrison Brothers launches the Ranch Reserve Series featuring PX and Oloroso sherry cask-finished Texas bourbons. Wild Turkey introduces the Austin Nichols Archives series, debuting with a 16-year-old "Cheesy Gold Foil" tribute. Bardstown Bourbon Company debuts a first-of-its-kind Japanese Single Malt co-aged blend with Hombo Shuzo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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