The crew visits Maker's Mark and sat down with Thomas Bolton, Senior Manager of Visitor Experience and Education. We discussed his journey to the bourbon world, Maker's Star Hill Farm and how it's built around sustainability and much more. We also tasted through Cellars Age, The Keepers and Heart releases and the most recent and brand new Star Hill…

The crew tastes and reviews a Penelope Toasted store pick. The pick was done by Blackout and Schreck's Liquor store. The toasted bourbon was a 75/21/4 toasted in a Heavy Char barrel.By Jeremy Minton

The crew tries 2 of the 3 Four Roses New 100 Proof Single Barrel Recipes, OESO and OESK. While we could not locate the third we compare and contrast the two we did. Four Roses has 5 yeast strands with 2 unique mashbills that create 10 single barrel variations.By Jeremy Minton

The crew sits down and talks with the High West Director of Sensory and Product Development Tara Lindley. Tara shares her journey from Biochemist, to Napa Valley to her newest role with High West. She does all this while walking us through their two newest releases, the Bourye and High Country the American Single Malt.…

The crew review and discusses the latest Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse I, Extra Old Batch 2 and Bottled in Bond Rye bottles. These three releases have dropped in the past 6-8 months. These offerings are unique in their own way. All present a bit older then other Old Forester products.By Jeremy Minton

The crew blinds the Jack Daniel's 10yr Batch 2 and 12yr Batch 1. We reviewed them and try to guess which is which. Jack Daniel's continues to kill it with these special releases.By Jeremy Minton

The crew journey'd down to the Casey Jones Distillery and spent time with the COO Cody Turner. Going to Casey Jones is a step back in time. We were greeted at the door, had a tour with a great host April and experienced some cool tours that are open for everyone to enjoy. The history and story of this hidden gem is there in Hopkinsville, KY.…

In this episode, the crew talks about our 1st Pours with Cooper Crouch on his 21st Birthday weekend. We also discuss our 1st pours before we should have been taking sips. With a bit sprinkled in about Michter's 10, Old Carter and dustys.By Jeremy Minton

The Brock's, Brian and Scott review the most recent releases from Jack Daniel's the 10yr, 12yr, and 14yr. These completely surprised me on how different and complex they are from traditional Old No7 and their single barrel selections. The additional age really shines through.By Jeremy Minton

The Brock's, Kofi and Scott discuss distillery selected single barrel, barrel strength bourbons and ryes from JD. Distillery releases typically have unique profiles these did not disappoint. Make sure you check out your bigger distillery gift shops to see what single barrels they have available.By Jeremy Minton

Nick, the Legend and Scott sit down with West Fork Whiskey (Whsky) Co-Founders Blake and Julian Jones and discuss what's new since our last conversation. The move to Westfield, product line and label changes and much more. We also tasted through some of their core line products and discussed what makes it unique. Their new state of the art facility…

Brian, Jason and Scott discuss two recent charity barrel picks. They were selected by Brian and Scott for their favorite charities. Scott's was a Woodford Double Oak for his local education foundation. While Brian chose a Pursuit Spirits Double Oak for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, Louisville chapter.…

The crew reviews and discusses the Jack Daniel's Coy Hill 2024 and Distillery Releases Twice Barrel Rye and Oroloso Sherry. These bottles were picked up while we were at JD earlier interviewing Chris or sent to us by their marketing team to review.By Jeremy Minton

Brian and Scott sit down with Turner and Jordan and discuss the next chapter of Rolling Fork. From rum, to French Brandy’s Wayward Cask (Armagnac and Calvados) to Bourbon De Luxe. I learned so much from this one, I know you will too.By Jeremy Minton

This episode, the crew discusses a few bangers that Grant brought over for us to try. The Old Zach Wild Buffalo's are a rumored amalgamation of Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace. Listen to the story and judge for yourself what makes sense to you.By Jeremy Minton

The fellas discuss and review High West's BouRye, The Noble Share and Midwinter’s Night Dram Act 12 Scene 1. This Mailbag episode, gave us the opportunity to discuss High West's 3 most recent releases. Not being a tequila guy, The Noble Share really hits all the spots.By Jeremy Minton

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Thief of Time, and Goose Islands 2024 Macaroon Stout and 2021 Cocoa and Coconut.By Jeremy Minton

The crew sits down and releases the newest release from Borchetta Bourbon. This award-winning bourbon is unique red, white, and blue varietal heirloom corns, locally grown within 5 miles the distillery and milled on a restored 1950's stone mill. You can visit them just outside of Nashville, TN.By Jeremy Minton

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Butchertown's Elements of Time, and Goose Islands 2021 Old Foresters 150th, 2021 Blanton's, and 2024 Bardstown Bourbon's.…

The fellas sit down and discuss Wes Hendersons newest brain child True Story with their Brand Advocate Brian Gelfo. We taste and discuss the bourbon which is finished in moscatel casks. Then the rye which is finished in amburana and two types of sherry.By Jeremy Minton

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Denny-Lou, Sticky Fingers, and Goose Island 2022 Proprietor.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews a single malt whiskey from Bulliet Bourbon. Although, I'm not a fan of Malt Whiskey in general, this was a pleasant surprise. This also had one of the most unique flavors, I've had in a while.By Jeremy Minton

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries and Sierra Nevada. This episode we discuss Goose Island's 2019 Wheatwine Ale, 2020 Tea and Honey, Vanilla Rye Stout and Sierra Nevada Ginger Bigfoot.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews the Jefferson's Ocean Rye Voyage 26. It is a double barrel rye whiskey, coming in at 96 proof. The was an unexpected pour with flavors you don't typically get from a rye.By Jeremy Minton

The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss the 2024 Bourbon County Stout, and Atrium's Barrel Aged Beans and Barrel Aged Honest Thief.By Jeremy Minton

Brian, Nick and Scott sit down with Brian Gelfo Founder of Brothers of the Leaf, National Brand Advocate for Saga Spirits. Brian gives us his story and path down his bourbon journey from Jack Daniels, to Maker’s collector to aficionado and working in the industry.By Jeremy Minton

Scott, Dj Jazzy Jasnoff and crew review the newest release from Ky Owl, The Maighstir. This unique offering is suppose to retail around $150, is a blend of multiple years.By Jeremy Minton

Today the crew reviews two new offerings from Filmland Spirits, Quadraforce and Town at The End of Tomorrow. These are unique and different offerings than Filmland's first three pours. The Quadraforce is a blend of 4 mashbills from four different states. While Town is a 9 yr Kentucky bourbon.By Jeremy Minton

Scott, Nick and Brian sat down with Matt Gandolfo, Master Taster of Pernod Ricard. We discuss his bourbon journey from Jim Beam, Rabbit Hole and Pernod Ricard. We also taste through a few of their products like Jefferson Tropics and Rabbit Hole Starlino.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews the Maker's Mark 2024 Heart Release. Reminiscent of the Cellars Age and more recent dusty Maker's, this one bring a more spicy flavor profile than your usual Maker's bottle.By Jeremy Minton

Scott and Brian sit down with Brian Downing Owner and Operator of the Silver Dollar and dive deep on the change of ownership, good whiskey and their upcoming first barrel release that is a Russell's Reserve. To learn more about them, you can find the Silver Dollar at www.whiskeybythedrink.comBy Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews Bear Fight Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels by Next Century Spirits. This one is a Ky Straight Bourbon Finished in Reposado barrels.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews the Bhakta 2012 Single Malt Indian Whiskey. It was finished in Armagnac cask and brings a different flavor profile to the team than anything else we have tried. We look forward to hopefully trying their other rye or bourbon releases.By Jeremy Minton

The crew sat down for Veteran’s Day weekend and discussed Four Branches Bourbon w/ two of the founders Harold Underdown, U.S. Navy and RJ Casey, U.S. Army. We talked about how the brand came to exist along with some fun stories along the way. Learn more about Four Branches at www.fourbranches.com.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews the newest release from Lyons Brown's Altamar label. They have released the Judge, Four Square and now High N' Wicked. These bottles are both a little over 5 years old, but each brings a special quality.By Jeremy Minton

Scott, Nick and Barbara sits down and talks with Claire Marin, Head Distiller of Catskill Provisions Distillery, Pollinator Spirits. We discuss her journey from marketing to beekeeping to head distiller. We also tasted through their spirits and discuss what they are like.By Jeremy Minton

This years anniversary episode is a conversation about the past years favorite episodes. It is also a discussion with Amine and we discuss why Old Louisville Whiskey Co is one of my favorite places to go.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews both of these Mizunara cask finished products. One is their newest release, while the second has a similar finish with some added ones.By Jeremy Minton

Scott and Brian travel to Chicken Cock at the Circa 1856 Home and meet with Emily Zaborowski, the General Manager and Brand Ambassador. We try through their product line and try one of the signature cocktails they make there. We also cover the brand, how it was revitalized and what the future holds.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews a couple of bottles Brian brought over, both French Oak. We had Penelope vs 2XO. French Oak can easily take over the palate on bourbon and ryes, listen to see how these lined up.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews Starlight’s Eclipse Day Bourbon. Although we are late on getting this out, this pour was not late or delayed in taste. This bottle offered some fantastic fruit and spice notes that carry throughout the palate. Christian did a fantastic job hunting this one down.By Jeremy Minton

The crew sits down and has a discussion with AJ Schreiner Spirits founder Ken Schreiner. We discussed their upcoming release, the Bourbon Brotherhood and his family’s history around the Schenley/MGP plant. Their new rye and gin are a celebration of his family recipes with a twist of alchemy from Alan Bishop.…

The team sit down and discuss the Wild Turkey Cornerstone Rye VS Knob Creek 10 Year and Single Barrel Ryes. For the price you can't go wrong with any of these. That being said its nice to compare and contrast bottles from a different price range.By Jeremy Minton

The crew sits down and reviews an Old Bones 18 yr Canadian Rye and puts it up against the 291 12 yr Anniversary Bottle. These Mountainesque ryes have a very earthy sweet and spicy taste that are very similar. It was really hard to decide which one was better.By Jeremy Minton

The crew sits down and reviews a store pick from Driftless Glen. Not one of the better picks I tried from them. This was the first we have reviewed on the show, but we will have to revisit a different one to compare our notes.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews and compares 3 Rum Finished Bourbons, Old Forester 117 Series vs Jefferson vs Highwest. These were all very unique in their own way. One had very little taste, while the other two battled it out between the taste and nose.By Jeremy Minton

The crew reviews the latest 13th Colony Barrel Strength and 95 Proof releases. Brian picked up these bad boys and we tried and compared them.By Jeremy Minton

The crew ventures down to Jack Daniels and has a great conversation with Chris Fletcher Master Distiller for Jack Daniels. Chris Fletcher is Vice President, Master Distiller and Director of Quality at the Jack Daniel Distillery. In this role, he uses an extensive knowledge of the whiskey-making process to supervise and ensure the world’s top-sellin…

The crew reviews and compares the Hotel Tango Port & Midwinter’s Night Dram Act 11 Scene 3. These as of now are my two favorite Port finishes of the year. It's early in the year, but damn these were both delicious. Picking one over the other was harder than I expected.By Jeremy Minton

The crew has a coversation around Wood, Barrels and Sustainability of White Oak. How does this affect the industry? Will there be changes? Or will we be just fine, because younger people will rebel like earlier generations did?By Jeremy Minton