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01:02:54

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 14 - Rick...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/04/08

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief proudly introduces Four Branches Bourbon—a powerful expression of patriotism, forged by warriors and rooted in sacrifice. He’s joined by three of the four founders—Rick Franco, Mike Trott, and Harold Underdown—veterans who’ve worn the uniform and now honor their brothers and sisters through bourbon. The story begins with Rick Franco, a Marine and CIA contractor who made it home—but carries the memory of those who didn’t. Their names aren’t on a bottle, but on

01:09:30

Season 6, Episode 14: REMIX - Wes Henderson, CEO &...

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2025/04/04

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55 and this Episode originally aired as Episode 243 in October 2024. 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

56:13

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 13 - Kieran...

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2025/04/01

Laissez les bons temps rou This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief is taking you on a wild ride to New Orleans—home of soul, spice, and some of the best whiskey around. He sits down with Kieran Walsh, the co-founder and owner of Big Easy Whiskey, to dive deep into what makes this drink an absolute game-changer. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill, ready-to-drink cocktail. Oh no—this is liquid magic. The foundation? A bold 5-year-old whiskey crafted with a traditional mash of 81% corn, 15% rye, and 4%

01:27:05

Season 6, Episode 13: REMIX - Cordell Lawrence, CEO &...

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2025/03/28

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

01:03:00

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 12 - Jace Marti,...

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2025/03/25

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes you deep into the winter wonderland of Minnesota for a conversation with Jace Marti of Black Frost Distilling—a man whose passion for whiskey is as bold as the spirits he crafts. Jace shares the incredible story of his family’s brewing legacy and how it sparked the dream of a distillery, one that champions Minnesota-grown grains and a rare distillation method more commonly found north of the border. The journey kicks off with Black Frost Wheated Blended

01:27:17

Season 6, Episode 12: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2025/03/21

In this lively Bourbon Life Crew episode, Mark, Matt, Stacey, and Chad gather for a live recording, diving into new bourbon tastings, discussing industry trends, and sharing their thoughts on market developments. The conversation covers everything from contract distilling shifts to celebrity whiskey brands and the realities of the evolving bourbon market. Featured tastings include Frey Ranch 100% Wheat Whiskey, Maker’s Mark Keepers Release, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A125. The team kicks off

01:04:35

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 11 - Kyle...

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2025/03/18

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes you deep into the heart of Missouri whiskey country—to Weston, Missouri, where history and bourbon collide at the legendary Holladay Distillery. There, he sits down with Master Distiller Kyle Merklein to uncover a story of grit, determination, and damn good whiskey. Kyle paints a vivid picture of 1856 Missouri, a time when stagecoaches rumbled through the dusty roads, Pony Express riders pushed the limits of endurance, and silver mines promised

01:25:27

Season 6, Episode 11: REMIX - Alex Castle, Master...

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2025/03/14

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark are on location at Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky for the release of their 17-Year Old Buckner’s Bourbon and they also spend some time hanging out with 4x guest, and Augusta Distillery’s brand new Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations, Alex Castle, and Co-Founder and President, Ryan Edwards. This show originally aired on June 21, 2024 as Episode 228. Matt and Mark talk with Alex and

52:52

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 10 - Dylan...

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2025/03/11

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief keeps a solemn promise, riding north through the towering piney woods of East Texas to Tyler, where he shines a spotlight on Kiepersol Distillery and the legacy behind Jimmy’s Bourbon. At the heart of this whiskey is Jimmy Hines, a World War II pilot who carried a bottle of whiskey with him through the war—only to trade it for a vinyl record that turned out to be blank. Imagine the heartbreak. Today, Kiepersol honors Jimmy’s spirit and sacrifice, using his

01:14:12

Season 6, Episode 10: REMIX - Talking Country Ham...

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2025/03/07

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in Bardstown, Kentucky at the original home of Jim Beam with James B. Beam Distilling Co. 8th generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, talking about all things country ham. Mark and Freddie talk about the history of curing meats like country ham and the similarity of curing ham and distilling grains into whiskey, the Noe family history of curing country ham and his grandfather, Booker’s, love

01:07:59

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 9 - William H....

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2025/03/04

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes his larger-than-life presence to the mountains to uncover the magic of Woody Creek Distillers. And he’s not alone—he’s joined by none other than William “Bill” H. Macy—Hollywood legend turned whiskey man—alongside the brilliant Mixologist, Sean Kenyon. Bill dives deep, telling the Big Man how he stumbled into the world of Woody Creek, sharing his favorite whiskey cocktail, singing a tune (yes, you read that right), and even giving us a sneak peek into

01:14:50

Season 6, Episode 9: REMIX - Mike Sherman, Vice...

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2025/02/28

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Mike Sherman, Vice President, of Vendome Copper & Brass Works in Louisville, Kentucky. This Episode originally aired as Episode 208 on February 2, 2024. The guys talk with Mike about his background and his decision at a fairly young age to join the family business, the rich history of the Vendome brand which was started in the early 1900’s by Mike’s great-grandfather, and the incredible growth of the

01:04:52

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 8 - Preston...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/02/25

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief raises a glass and his voice in honor of a fellow veteran, Preston “Papa Whiskey” Wall from Frontline Heroes Outdoors (FHO)—an organization that’s changing lives one adventure at a time. Papa Whiskey shares the incredible mission of FHO: bringing healing, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose to military personnel, veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and their families. Through the power of the great outdoors—and yes, the unifying spirit of

01:25:43

Season 6, Episode 8: Brian Luftman, Co-Founder -...

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2025/02/21

In this Episode of the Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and his special Co-Host, Chad, spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Brian Luftman, Co-Founder, of Never Say Die. The guys talk with Brian about his background as a trader in Chicago and how the connections that he made in that world eventually led him to the wonderful world of Bourbon, the incredible story behind the namesake of the brand, a horse named Never Say Die, and how a shot of Bourbon, the Epsom Derby, Queen

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The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 7 - Jeff & Cam...

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2025/02/18

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief visits Frankfort, Kentucky, to sit down with Jeff and Cam Mattingly of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and Bourbon 30—where tradition is honored, craftsmanship is respected, and every bottle carries a legacy. For nearly two centuries, the Mattingly family has played a vital role in shaping the bourbon industry, their expertise spanning nine whiskey operations and countless collaborations with some of the most respected names in the business. Jeff and his son Cam

01:13:40

Season 6, Episode 7: Matt, Mark, & Chad - Unscripted...

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2025/02/14

In this Episode of the Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt & Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with their good friend and fellow Bourbon Life Crew Member, Chad. They were going to name the Episode “Three Guys and a Bottle” but after much deliberation realized that it might not be the best idea to do so. The guys talk about the ratification of the new standard of identity for American Single Malt which became effective on January 19th and what that means for the whiskey industry

45:57

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 6 - Kevin Holy,...

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2025/02/11

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to northern Ohio to visit his good friend and the undisputed king of all things maple—Kevin Holy, founder of Seldom Seen Farm and now the visionary behind Seldom Seen Whiskey Company. Kevin shares the story of his family’s bold new adventure into the world of distilling with Seldom Seen Whiskey Company—DSP-OH-20142. With years of experience aging maple syrup in bourbon barrels, he’s now taking that mastery and crafting his own finished spirits—blending

01:28:20

Season 6, Episode 6: REMIX - Tim Piersant, CEO &...

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2025/02/07

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt & Mark spend some time hanging out with Tim Piersant, CEO & Founder, of Chattanooga Whiskey. This Episode originally aired on June 7, 2024 as Episode 226. The guys talk with Tim about his background and previous career working for his dad’s business and how he eventually ended up in the whiskey business, the creation of the Chattanooga Whiskey brand and the legal battle that they had to fight to get distilling legalized again in Chattanooga,

01:14:07

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 5 - Bernie...

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2025/02/04

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes listeners to the bourbon capital of the world—Bardstown, Kentucky—for an unforgettable conversation with his good friend Bernie Lubbers, the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery and the man known far and wide as The Whiskey Professor. Bernie’s journey into whiskey is as fascinating as the spirits he represents. After 20 years on the comedy stage, fate led him down a different path—one paved with barrels, tradition, and the rich history

01:15:46

Season 6, Episode 5: Julian Jones, Co-Founder &...

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2025/01/31

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studio with Julian Jones, Co-Founder and Master Distiller, of West Fork Whiskey Co. located in Westfield, Indiana. The guys talk with Julian about the decision that he, his brother, Blake, and their childhood friend, David McIntyre made to leave their professional careers to start an Indiana focused, grain to glass Distillery back in 2014, their West Fork Whiskey lineup that focuses on grain

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