The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 38 - Paul Coughlin, Founder - Taconic Distillery

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads north to New York's Hudson Valley to sit down with Paul Coughlin, founder of Taconic Distillery.   Paul shares how Taconic got its start, what it's been like building a family-owned distillery in New York, and the story behind the American Foxhound that has become such a recognizable part of the brand.   And you know Big Chief isn't making this trip without drinking some whiskey.   First Half   Taconic Bottled in Bond Bourbon – 100 Proof Taconic Founder's Straight Rye – 90 Proof   Second Half   Taconic Double Barrel Maple Bourbon – 90 Proof Taconic Distiller's Select Bourbon – 6 Years Old, 134 Proof   The ride starts with Bottled in Bond and rye before moving into the Maple Bourbon and finishing BIG with that 134-proof Distiller's Select.   Along the way, Paul and Big Chief talk whiskey, family, the Taconic story, and what it takes to build a distillery while staying true to your roots.   And don't forget about this week's Taconic giveaway! Head over to The Whiskey Trip social media pages for all the details and get entered before time runs out.   Grab a glass, pour yourself something good, and come hang out with Big Chief and Paul.   Cheers! Take the Ride!