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The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 48 - John Evans,...

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2024/11/26

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief hits The Texas Whiskey Trail and travels to Central Texas, visiting John Evans—Owner, Founder, and Distiller at Wilson Valley Mercantile, a true farm-to-glass distillery. Established in 1867, the Evans Ranch embraces a “seed-to-sip” philosophy, growing all its grains on-site. In 2022, John decided to transform his corn harvest into spirits, creating a new chapter for the family farm. The episode kicks off with their Texas Three Way Whiskey, crafted with a

01:39:33

Season 5, Episode 47: REMIX - Brad Williams, Senior...

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2024/11/22

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios with Brad Williams, Senior Category Manager for Spirits at Liquor Barn/BevMo/GoPuff. Brad was previously a guest on Episodes 90 & 127. This Episode originally aired on December 15, 2023 as Episode 201. The guys talk with Brad about what has changed and what has stayed the same with his position over the past year and half since he was last on the show, what it’s like being

01:03:41

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Epsiode 47 - Kenny...

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2024/11/19

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes us to the Pacific Northwest to meet Kenny Miller, the Founder and Owner of The Distillarium, a craft distillery nestled in picturesque Yakima, Washington. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, the Yakima Valley provides the perfect backdrop for crafting exceptional spirits with top-tier ingredients. The show kicks off with a tasting of The Distillarium’s Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, boasting a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. At 116 proof,

01:14:13

Season 5, Episode 46: Ashley Barnes, Master Blender -...

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2024/11/15

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some hanging out with Ashley Barnes, Master Blender, for EJ Curley. Ashley was previously a guest on Episode 144. The guys talk with Ashley about her incredible experience in the Bourbon industry including stints at Buffalo Trace and Four Roses, the history and resurrection of the EJ Curley brand, and what the future looks like for EJ Curley. They also taste and review EJ Curley Small Batch Kentucky Straight

01:43:49

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 46 - Chloe...

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2024/11/12

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief steps away from the distillery scene to welcome Southeast Texas country music artist Chloe Overstreet and her guitar, Angel, to Bayou Sunset Farm. Over pours of sweeter whiskeys, Chloe opens up about her music and the journey of breaking into the country scene. At just 21, Chloe has been singing her heart out since her early teens, and she has a soft spot for sweeter whiskeys. Big Chief kicks things off with Traverse City Whiskey Company’s American Cherry

01:09:31

Season 5, Episode 45: Carrie Van Winkle Greener,...

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2024/11/08

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some hanging out with Carrie Van Winkle Greener, Co-Founder of Pappy & Company in Louisville, Kentucky. The guys talk with Carrie about what it was like growing up as the great granddaughter of Pappy Van Winkle and the daughter of Julian Van Winkle, III who led the Pappy brand to astounding heights in the Bourbon world, how she and her two sisters came up with the idea to create Pappy & Company while remaining

01:08:16

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 45 - Nathan...

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2024/11/05

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to Bryan/College Station to sit down with Nathan Barkman, Founder and Distiller at Rio Brazos Distillery. Named after the Brazos River, this Texas craft distillery sits in the heart of the state’s agricultural region, where rich, black soil provides ideal conditions for growing the grains that fuel their exceptional whiskey. The Episode kicks off with a tasting of their unaged Whistlestop Texas Whiskey. The corn’s sweetness shines through with notes of

01:31:37

Season 5, Episode 44 - REMIX - Mike Rowe, Descendant...

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2024/11/01

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time with the one and only Mike Rowe, Descendant (his title not ours) of Knobel Whiskey. You might recognize Mike from his wildly successful hit TV Show, Dirty Jobs, or his incredible Podcast, The Way I Heard It, or his Best-Selling book of the same name. This Episode originally aired as Episode 210 in February 2024. The guys talk with Mike about his background and growing up just outside of

01:14:49

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 44 - Connor...

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2024/10/29

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief hosts Conner Gilbert, CEO of McTavish Spirits, at Bayou Sunset Farm. Gathered around a fire, Conner shares his whiskey and the story behind the brand’s impressive rise. Starting with a simple email to actor Graham McTavish and backed by relentless hard work, Conner has built a brand that stands out on liquor store shelves. Transparency is key, and McTavish Spirits proudly shares the details of each expression. The episode kicks off with a tasting of The

01:33:26

Season 5, Episode 43 - Amir Peay, Owner & Operator -...

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2024/10/25

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studio with Amir Peay, Owner and Operator of James E. Pepper Distilling Co. Amir was previously a guest on Episodes 106 and 212. Mark talks with Amir about what’s been going on with the Distillery and the brand since he was last on the show in March of this year, the advantages of being located in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky and why people need to make Lexington their home

01:28:17

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 43 - Josh, Troy,...

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2024/10/22

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a break at his Bayou Sunset Farm and welcomes the Southeast Texas County band, JT Reserve. Over pours of fine wheated bourbon, the band shares their music and stories from life on the road. Lead singer Josh, fiddle player Troy, and their tour manager Canaan open up about their journey and love for whiskey, playing several songs for Big Chief while explaining the inspiration behind their music. The episode kicks off with a tasting of Garrison Brothers

01:43:44

Season 5, Episode 42: Dave Bob, National Brand...

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2024/10/18

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Dave Bob, National Brand Manager and R&D Blender, for Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co. The guys talk with Dave Bob about his incredible background and time abroad in China that eventually led him to Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., the history and story of Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., and what the future looks like for the brand as well. They

01:00:36

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 42 - Chuck...

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2024/10/15

This week on The Whiskey Trip, the journey takes us to Culpepper, Virginia, home to one of America’s oldest craft distilleries—Belmont Farm Distillery. Big Chief sits down with Founder and Distiller, Chuck Miller. Known from his time on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Chuck helped folks like Tim Smith bring their products into the legal market. But Big Chief didn’t come for the moonshine—he came to sample the whiskey Chuck has been distilling since 1989, using grain from his own farm. Chuck

01:15:22

Season 5, Episode 41: Barry Brinegar, Co-Funder &...

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2024/10/11

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Barry Brinegar, Co-Founder & National Brand Ambassador for RD1 Spirits in Lexington, Kentucky. Barry was previously a guest on Episodes 51 and 147. The guys talk with Barry about all of the exciting things that have been going on with RD1 since the last time he was on the podcast including all of the awards that their Bourbons have recently won, the

01:19:56

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 41 - Dave...

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2024/10/08

This week on The Whiskey Trip, the adventure leads to Richmond, Virginia, for a visit to Reservoir Distillery. Big Chief sits down with Founder, Dave Cuttino and Director of Distillery Education, Shelley Sackier, who deliver far more than he expected, filling the day with education, warm hospitality, and spirits that had him dancing in his seat. Reservoir’s Austria-built brandy still is key to producing their exceptional single grain whiskeys. The episode starts with a tasting of their four-grain

01:14:09

Season 5, Episode 40: Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder -...

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2024/10/04

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55. The guys talk with Wes about the legacy that he and his father, Lincoln, created with Angel’s Envy and how Wes is continuing to build on that legacy with his 6 sons now at True Story, his decision to forego retirement and get back into the Bourbon business and the factors that drove that decision,

01:05:59

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 40 - Brandon...

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2024/10/01

This week’s episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners on a wild and exciting journey with Brandon Cummins from High N’ Wicked, where he serves as the blender and director of education. Brandon shares how the brand’s name was inspired by Bruce Kiskaddon’s poem, “High and Wicked,” which tells the story of a cowboy and a wild bronc. The whiskey captures the untamed nature of the horse while honoring the man determined to tame it. The episode kicks off with a tasting of their Straight Kentucky

01:31:48

Season 5, Episode 39 - Cordell Lawrence, CEO &...

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2024/09/27

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark and Special Co-Host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out with Cordell Lawrence, CEO & Co-Founder, and Caleb Kilburn, Master Distiller & Co-Founder, of Eastern Light Distilling in Morehead, Kentucky. Mark and Stacey talk with Cordell and Caleb about their impressive backgrounds in the industry and what made them decide to leave Kentucky Peerless to start Eastern Light, why they decided to open their Eastern Light in Eastern

01:15:34

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 39 - Kate...

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2024/09/24

This week's episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners on a flavorful journey to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a visit to O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. Big Chief chats with distiller Kate Douglas about the brand's Keeper’s Heart Whiskey. The family motto, "Fugit Hora" or "The Hour Flies," is a reminder to treasure every moment with loved ones, making their whiskey a fitting choice for any occasion, from celebrations to casual gatherings. The episode begins with a blend of Irish Whiskey and Bourbon,

01:26:21

Season 5, Episode 38: Chris Walters, Creator - Nose...

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2024/09/20

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging out with Chris Walters, Creator, of Nose Your Bourbon. Chris was previously a guest way back in 2020 on Episode 10. They talk with Chris about how his passion for Bourbon and his desire to create a system for himself to understand nosing and tasting notes better led to the creation of Nose Your Bourbon, the importance of learning how to properly nose and taste Bourbon as well as

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