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01:04:29

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 37 - Chris...

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2025/09/16

This week, Big Chief heads to the Lowcountry to sit down with Burnt Church Distillery President Chris Crowe and Head Distiller Peter Thompson in Bluffton, South Carolina. Together, they dive into the traditions of Carolina grains and the bold vision behind one of the Southeast’s most exciting craft distilleries. The tasting kicks off with Johny Fever Small Batch, a four-grain whiskey that immediately caught the Big Man’s attention with its balance and character. From there, they raise the bar with

01:20:10

Season 6, Episode 32: Ruth Osterman, Chef/Owner &...

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2025/09/12

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Owner/Chef Ruth Osterman and Chef Jessica Faulhaber from La Bonne Vie in Lexington, KY. Chef Ruth was formerly a guest on Episode 231. They talk with Ruth and Jessica about their backgrounds and how they each ended up in the culinary world, how they go about selecting the dishes and the Bourbons for their food pairings, and their upcoming Stories of Appalachia: Chef’s Table Series Dinner with Bourbon

01:00:28

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 36 - Talking...

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2025/09/09

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief welcomes Caleb, the TX Whiskey Geek, for a conversation that celebrates the bold and innovative world of Texas Whiskey. In the first half of the show, Big Chief pours a glass of Still Austin Red Corn Bottled in Bond (100 proof) while Caleb enjoys Milam & Greene Provisions—born in Kentucky, finished under the bold Texas sun, and bottled at 96 proof. The two discuss flavor, craftsmanship, and the stories that make these pours stand out. In the second

01:29:57

Season 6, Episode 31: Michael Nanula, CEO , & Ari...

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2025/09/05

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Michael Nanula, CEO, and Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker, from Three Chord Bourbon. They talk with Michael and Ari about their respective backgrounds and how they each got into the Bourbon world, the rebranding that Three Chord has gone through recently and how they are tying together the world of Bourbon and the world of music, and what the future looks like for Three Chord. They also taste and review their

01:01:51

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 35 - Julian...

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2025/09/02

On this week’s episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads back to Houston to sit down with Master Distiller Julian Giraldo and Brand Manager Mike Cosby of Giant Texas Distillers. Julian isn’t just any guest—he was the very first to appear on the show—so it was only fitting to bring him back to share another round of stories and pours. We start with Giant Texas’ standard 90-proof expression, then move into the University of Houston Cougars commemorative bottling with notes of kettle corn, toasted

01:15:46

Season 6, Episode 30: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2025/08/29

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and great pours. The Crew talk about the recent litigation involving Uncle Nearest and what that might mean for the brand and the owners moving forward, some of the newer Bourbon experiences that have opened in Louisville and how Lexington might be able to improve its overall Bourbon tourism, and this year’s Kentucky

01:03:32

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 34 - Jonathan...

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2025/08/26

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with the founder and owner of K.LUKE Whiskey Company, Jonathan Maisano. A master blender of epic proportions, Jonathan has carved out a reputation for crafting whiskeys that bring together bold innovation with timeless tradition. From his start in the wine and spirits world to building K.LUKE into one of the most respected independent blending houses, Jonathan’s story is a ride worth saddling up for. Together, Big Chief and Jonathan take listeners

01:05:16

Season 6, Episode 29: Randy Prasse, President and COO...

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2025/08/22

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark is flying solo in the Bourbon Life Studios spending some time hanging out with his good friend, the President and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Randy Prasse. This is Randy’s 4th appearance on the Podcast making him one of only 4 guests to ever appear on The Bourbon Life Podcast 4 times. Mark and Randy talk about this year’s upcoming 34th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival going on September 5th -7th in Bardstown, KY and all of the exciting

01:23:31

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 33 - The Whiskey...

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2025/08/19

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with his great friend, the Bourbon Baroness – April Weller Cantrell. Together, they tackle one of the toughest conversations in whiskey today: the wave of distillery shutdowns, bankruptcies, and industry turmoil that has rattled the whiskey world over the past two years. From promising craft upstarts to iconic brands under pressure, the discussion pulls no punches while offering a clear-eyed look at where whiskey stands—and where it may be headed

01:08:38

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 32 - Talking...

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2025/08/12

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief saddles up and rides into the Hemingway Hideout for a straight-shooting, cork-popping conversation with Kevin and Ken Hemingway — two brothers with a taste for bold pours and even bolder opinions. They are not marketing executives with polished taglines — they are full-blooded whiskey enthusiasts who live for the hunt, the crack of a fresh cork, and the kind of stories that only come after the second glass. Together, we tear into the wild world of whiskey

01:00:44

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 31 - Tripp...

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2025/08/05

On this week’s pour-heavy adventure, Big Chief sits down with Tripp Stimson, Chief Whiskey Scientist and Master Distiller at Barrell Craft Spirits — a trailblazer in blending, aging, and proofing some of the boldest expressions on the market. They kick things off with Foundation, a single barrel bourbon that clocks in at 104.08 proof. It’s a flavorful introduction to Barrell’s blending philosophy — full of depth, balance, and character. Next up? Batch 37 — a high-rye bourbon bottled at 111.38 proof,

01:13:40

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 30 - Thomas...

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2025/07/29

In this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief rolls into Fort Worth, Texas, and steps inside a whiskey wonderland — the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of whiskey — known officially as Trinity River Distillery, home of Silver Star Spirits. Joining him are Thomas Ingham, CEO and President, and Brett Luchesi, Master Distiller. Together, they discuss how they’ve breathed new life into this historic site — including one standout feature: their use of purified Texas rainwater, harvested on-site, to proof

55:26

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 29 - Rob & Amy...

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2025/07/22

Saddle up, whiskey lovers—this episode of The Whiskey Trip takes us deep into bourbon country with a Texas twist. Big Chief rolls into The Rackhouse in The Colony, Texas, where the sunsets paint the sky in firelight, the steaks hit the grill with a sizzle that sings, and the whiskey flows like a backcountry river after spring rain. Here, we meet the heartbeat of the place—Rob and Amy Jones, a husband-and-wife duo who’ve built more than a bar. They’ve built a destination. A whiskey sanctuary. A spot

56:26

The whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 28 - Bob Pettit,...

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2025/07/15

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a backroad ride to Lowey Crossing, Texas, where the hum of cicadas and the rustle of pecan leaves lead you straight to the heart of Texas whiskey—1845 Distilling. Tucked beneath a sprawling pecan orchard, Big Chief sits down with owner Bob Pettit and distiller Miguel Perez, a father-in-law/son-in-law team turning Texas grain into liquid gold. With a German-built still, American oak barrels, and a bold vision, they’re blending heritage and innovation to

01:23:30

Season 6, Episode 28: Denny Potter & Jane Bowie,...

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2025/07/11

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with two of their favorite guests, Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, Co-Founders of Potter Jane Distilling Co. Denny and Jane have been on the show numerous times but were on most recently guests on Episode 200. The guys talk with Denny & Jane about the processes that they are implanting in their new distillery including their fermentation, distilling, and barrel entry proof processes; the

56:35

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 27 - Kevin...

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2025/07/08

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a break from the highways and settles into the cozy charm of The Hemmingway Hideout in Bridge City, Texas. It’s the kind of spot where whiskey wisdom is shared over a well-loved bar top—and today, Big Chief is joined by none other than Kevin Hemmingway, a local aficionado with a deep love for finely crafted bourbon. In the first half, they dive into a bottle of the Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond from the iconic Heaven Hill Distillery. With a mash

01:08:27

Season 6, Episode 27: REMIX - Jason Betts, Consumer...

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2025/07/06

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and his special co-host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out on location at The Kitchen Table at The James B. Beam Distilling Co. with Jason Betts, Consumer Relations Manager, for The James B. Beam Distilling Co. This Episode originally aired on June 14, 2024 as Episode 227. Mark & Stacey talk with Jason about his extensive background and how that experience led him to Beam 9 years ago as well as what his job as Consumer Relations Manager

01:01:15

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 26 - Matt Ray &...

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2025/07/01

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads down to the legendary streets of New Orleans for a visit to the heart of one of the most iconic names in American whiskey, The Sazerac House. In the first half of the episode, Big Chief sits down with Matt Ray and Gregg Trishe, two key players behind the scenes at Sazerac, and they open a bottle of something truly special: the new Eagle Rare 12-Year Expression. They dive into what makes this age-stated bourbon stand out, how it builds on the legacy of

01:27:51

Season 6, Episode 26: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2025/06/27

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Stacey, Philip, and Mark (3/5 of The Bourbon Life Crew) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and great conversation. They talk about the different events that were held as part of the recent National Bourbon Week in Bardstown, several different new distillery openings here in Kentucky this month, and whether or not people are still hunting bottles like they used to. They also taste and review Knob

01:04:05

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 25 - Lenny...

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2025/06/24

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief ventures into the high-altitude heart of the Colorado Rockies to sit down with Lenny Eckstein, founder and head distiller at Deerhammer Distillery in Buena Vista. What starts as a tasting becomes a deep dive into the wild spirit of craft whiskey done the mountain way. Lenny’s approach is anything but conventional. He’s built Deerhammer with an unapologetically bold attitude—where fermentation is open, barrels breathe mountain air, and flavor always comes

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