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The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 33 - Alex Castle, Master...

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2023/10/10

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief travels to Memphis, Tennessee - home of blues music and Old Dominick Distillery. He sits down with Master Distiller, Alex Castle, and discusses her rise in the whiskey industry from her humble Kentucky roots. Alex, who has been with Old Dominick since the beginning has helped resurrect this pre-prohibition whiskey brand. Her vision and passion have been recognized throughout the industry and she recently won the Bourbon Women’s Women of Whiskey Award

01:16:30

Season 4, Episode 40: Blake Layfield & Beth Buckner -...

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2023/10/06

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Blake Layfield, Senior Director & Head of Innovation, Blending & Quality, and Beth Buckner, Senior Manager, Innovation & Blending, for Maker’s Mark. The guys talk with Blake and Beth about their respective backgrounds and how they each got into the whiskey industry, the incredible work that Maker’s Mark and Star Hill Farm are doing in the area of sustainability and the impressive projects that they are

01:09:21

The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 41 - Phil Brandon, Founder &...

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2023/10/03

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief chats with Phil Brandon, Founder and Head Distiller, of Rock Town Distillery . This craft distillery located in the heart of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas produces some great whiskey that has never been done before. Phil takes the Big Man on a journey through his distilling story while also introducing him to unique mash bills that make this distillery stand out. Brandon’s whiskey trip has taken him from the big hardwoods of Arkansas so that he

01:39:55

Season 4, Episode 39: Marty Duffy, North American...

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2023/09/29

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with the one and only Marty Duffy, the North American Brand Representative for Glencairn Crystal. The guys talk with Marty about his extensive career in the spirits industry (including years spent as a bartender, a Brand Ambassador for Johnnie Walker, and as Senior Master of Whiskey for Diageo) and how all of his experience led him to Glencairn Crystal; the history of the Glencairn Crystal brand and how the

01:04:35

The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 31 - Lee Kennedy, Founder &...

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2023/09/26

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief chats with his friend, Lee Kennedy, who is the Founder and Master Distiller of Leiper’s Fork Distillery. This Episode is dedicated to Lee’s mother, Gayle Kennedy, who recently passed. Gayle loved Rye whiskey and Lee’s passion for this family distillery. Big Chief and Lee talk about the start of Leiper’s Fork and how their whiskey has aged to gain a cult following. It’s easy to see why Gayle loved this charming distillery so. With its timber still

01:25:12

Season 4, Episode 38: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2023/09/22

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and great conversation as they recap and review their time at The Kentucky Bourbon Festival last weekend. The Crew talk about all of the different pre-festival events that they each attended, the after-parties that occurred during the Festival, and the Bourbon Festival itself, including all of the amazing activities, events, and distilleries

01:01:28

The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 30 - Justin Jackson, Master...

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2023/09/19

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast , Big Chief travels north to Palestine, Texas to visit TahWahKaro Distilling Company. He sits down with Master Distiller and Owner, Justin Jackson. They discuss how Justin had a life-changing experience and how he rose from the ashes. Justin’s story is remarkable and at every turn he has faced obstacles, but he has overcome them all to make some unique whiskey with mash-bills that are different from any others the big man has experienced before. Listen in as

01:17:15

Season 4, Episode 37: Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam...

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2023/09/15

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Co-Founders, of Lost Lantern Whiskey. Nora and Adam were previously guests on Episode 50 in January 2021. The guys talk with Nora and Adam about all of the exciting things that been going on with Lost Lantern since they were last on the show, how and why they decided to use the business model of an Independent Bottler rather than a non-distilling producer, and the Summer

01:08:52

The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 29 - Diane Strong, Amzie...

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2023/09/12

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief chats with his friends Diane Strong, Amzie Wenning, and Rene True from the Bourbon on the Banks Festival. This Bourbon Festival, held October 6th and 7th in Frankfort, Kentucky right on the banks of the Kentucky River, is an event not to miss. Big Chief gets this trio to take you through every detail of the Festival. From the Friday night VIP Reception and Auction, where the Big Man will be host a Live Podcast conducting live interviews, to the main

01:09:10

Season 4, Episode 36: Seth Benhaim, Chief Creative...

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2023/09/08

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Seth Benhaim, Chief Creative Officer and Founder, of Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. Seth was previously a guest on Episode 114 in April 2022. The guys talk with Seth about his past experience in the spirits industry and how that led him to start Broken Barrel Whiskey Co., the impressive amount of recognition that the brand and their expressions have received this year, and some exciting things that are coming up

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The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 28 - Michael Langan , GM &...

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2023/09/05

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief traveled West to Houston, Texas to visit Yellow Rose Distilling and their Head Distiller, Michael Langan. Yellow Rose is known for their Outlaw Bourbon that has a 100 % Yellow Dent Corn Mash bill. The whiskey has changed a lot in the past 5 years since the big man first tasted it. It’s gained that outlaw spice that he was looking for with its name. In the first half, Big Chief and Michael start with a sample of their Outlaw Bourbon that is still a few

01:22:06

Season 4, Episode 35: Macaulay Minton, President &...

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2023/09/01

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Macaulay Minton, President & Chief Alchemist, from Dark Arts Whiskey House in Lexington. The guys talk with Macaulay about his incredible background in the whiskey world and how that led him to create Dark Arts Whiskey House, the incredible facility that they are creating in downtown Lexington that will be a must-see destination for anyone on the Bourbon Trail, and what the future looks like for Macaulay and

01:16:46

The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 27 - David Whitmore & Brian...

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2023/08/29

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is in the Big Easy - New Orleans, Louisiana - visiting with David Whitmore and Brian Landry at the Jack Rose Restaurant. The Big man chats with David and Brian about their adventures in starting The Kitchen Table at Jim Beam Distillery and how they both got their starts as Chefs. They explain the menu and how it must complement the whiskey. In the first half Big Chief, David and Brian start with Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish. They then move to

01:23:19

Season 4, Episode 34: Scott Sargeant, Bar Manager, &...

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2023/08/25

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Scott Sargeant, Bar Manager, and Chase Henry, Bartender and Master of Bourbon, from Wiseguy Lounge. The guys talk with Scott and Chase about their respective backgrounds and how they each got into the industry, the amazing curated Bourbon collection at Wiseguy Lounge and how they develop their incredible cocktail menu, and all of the incredible events that they have planned for Bourbon Heritage Month in

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The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 26 - Luka Cutura, Head...

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2023/08/22

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is in the Big Easy - New Orleans, Louisiana - visiting Seven Three Distilling. The Big man chats with Head Distiller, Luka Cutura, about this young distillery named for the 73 neighborhoods of New Orleans. They discuss Luka’s Croatian heritage of distilling and the bustling city’s rebirth after Katrina. Big Chief can see the future is bright for Luka and is excited to see what’s ahead for Seven Three Distilling. In the first half, Big Chief and Luka

01:26:15

Season 4, Episode 33: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2023/08/18

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great pours and some even better conversation. They talk about the recent announcement of the Molson Coors buyout of Blue Run, if Instagram and other social media “influencers” take themselves way too seriously, and whether the higher-aged Bourbons and Ryes (12-17 years) which seem to have become much more prevalent in the marketplace over the past year or

01:14:00

The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 25 - Talking MGP-Sourced...

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2023/08/15

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief chats with his whiskey buddies, Adam and Drew. They discuss MGP and the brands that source from the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of whiskey. They let you know what to look for on the label to identify MGP-sourced whiskey. And you’ll be surprised at some of the brands that bottle up MGP as their own. In the first half Big Chief, Adam and Drew all start out with Penelope Toasted. Then sample several other brands throughout the Episode to showcase the diversity

01:20:03

Season 4, Episode 32: Steve Coomes, Director of...

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2023/08/11

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with three-time guest, Steve Coomes, Director of Programming for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Steve was previously a guest on Episodes 78 and 149. The guys talk with Steve about his incredible background and how he got involved with the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, the amazing events and programs that Steve and company have put together for this year’s Festival, and what the future looks like for the Kentucky

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The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 24 - Bryan Bean, Kinnitty...

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2023/08/08

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief chats with co-owner and co-founder of Kinnitty Castle Spirits, Bryan Bean. They discuss Bryan’s Irish heritage, military service and the historic castle that was built over 800 years ago. The conversation flows between these two old army veterans like the Uisce beatha (water of life). Listen as the Big Man learns all about this amazing new Irish Whiskey Brand. On the first half Big Chief and Bryan sip on Kinnitty Castle 10 year old Irish Whiskey finished in

01:30:57

Season 4, Episode 31: Damon Thayer & Andre Regard -...

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2023/08/04

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with repeat guests, Damon Thayer and Andre Regard, Co-Founders of Kentucky Senator Bourbon. Damon and Andre were previously guests on Episode 128. The guys talk with Damon and Andre about all the of things that have been going on with the brand since they were last on the show, the great relationships that they have created within the industry that have allowed them to continue to grow the brand (including their

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