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01:38:11

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 4 - Summer...

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2025/01/28

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads deep into the heart of Houston, Texas, to shine a spotlight on a remarkable group reshaping the whiskey world: The Women’s Whiskey Society. He sits down with Founder Summer Sanford and member Stephanie Burleigh to uncover their inspiring mission to empower, educate, and celebrate women in the dynamic and complex realm of whiskey. Since its founding in 2022, The Women’s Whiskey Society has become a force to be reckoned with, hosting over 30 events

01:18:02

Season 6, Episode 4: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2025/01/24

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew reassembles in The Bourbon Life Studios for their 1st Episode of 2025. The Crew members each make their bold predictions for the Bourbon industry for 2025, discuss some recent negative news about the state of the Bourbon industry as a whole, and dive into the recent Surgeon General warning regarding alcohol consumption and the impact that could have on the industry. They also taste and review a 2022 Shenk’s, the Fall 2024 Old

01:36:07

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 3 - Big Chief's...

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2025/01/21

This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief marks an incredible milestone—his 400th episode—by celebrating with friends Matt King from The Blending House and Emiliano Guajardo from Still Austin Whiskey Company. Together, the trio takes listeners on an emotional journey through the world of craft whiskey and podcasting, sharing stories, laughter, and reflections on Big Chief’s epic ride. From sipping Leiper’s Fork Whiskey to Still Austin’s finest, the glasses are full, and so are the memories

01:17:36

Season 6, Episode 3: Eric LeGrand and Brian Axelrod,...

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2025/01/17

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Eric LeGrand and Biran Axelrod, Co-Founders of Eric LeGrand Bourbon. The guys talk with Eric and Brian about their respective backgrounds, including Eric’s life-altering spinal cord injury that he sustained during a football game while a member of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and how he has overcome that injury through his titan strength and perseverance and Brian’s extensive and impressive career in the

01:23:13

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 2 - Tracy &...

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2025/01/14

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners back to New Orleans, Louisiana, for a chat with Tracy and Barbara Napolitano, Founders of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Tracy and Barbara walk Big Chief through the incredible lineup of events planned for this year’s festival. From expert-led seminars and bourbon dinners across The Big Easy to the two-night Grand Tasting featuring over 80 distilleries, this festival is truly the most educational #whiskeyfestival you’ll ever attend

57:59

Season 6, Episode 2 - REMIX - Graham McTavish,...

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2025/01/10

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Graham McTavish, Founder & President, of McTavish Spirits. This Episode orginally aired on July 19, 2024. The guys talk with Graham about his remarkable career as an actor and how his secret love for Bourbon that began over 20 years ago led him to start McTavish Spirits, the designation of “celebrity whiskey” that has been slapped on some celebrity endorsed brands and how

58:47

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 1 - Ezra Cox,...

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2025/01/07

This week, Big Chief takes listeners to Fort Worth, Texas, to visit Blackland Distillery. He sits down with Master Distiller Ezra Cox to dive into their innovative approach to distilling, including the use of the modern iStill technology from the Netherlands. Ezra shares how he combines advanced technology with brewing techniques, including the use of unconventional grains like triticale, a wheat-rye hybrid sourced from the Blackland Prairie of Texas—the inspiration for the distillery’s name. This

01:42:37

Season 6, Episode 1: REMIX - Dr. Pat Heist, Chief...

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2025/01/03

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Dr. Pat Heist, Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder, & Co-Owner, of Wilderness Trail Distillery, in Danville, Kentucky. This Episode originally aired on March 28, 2024. The guys talk with Pat about his impressive background that led him to start Wilderness Trail with his friend, and Co-Founder, Shane Baker, the incredible growth that the brand has experienced since its inception

01:01:05

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 53 - 2024...

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2024/12/31

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief wraps up 2024 in grand fashion by announcing his Distillery of the Year and Whiskey of the Year. Joining him for this special episode are his old friend Steve Johnson, Jim Hough from Liberty Pole Spirits, and Mark McLaughlin from Old Line Spirits. In the first half, Big Chief and Steve savor a Wheated Bourbon and a Rye Whiskey from Liberty Pole Spirits in Washington, Pennsylvania, as he names it The Whiskey Trip Podcast’s 2024 Distillery of the Year. Big

01:21:50

Season 5, Episode 52 - Jackie Zykan, Master Blender -...

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2024/12/27

In this Final Episode of Season 5 of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt is in Michigan for Christmas spending time with his family so Mark is flying solo and hanging out with 4-time Bourbon Life Podcast guest, Jackie Zykan, Master Blender, from Hidden Barn. Mark talks with Jackie about all that has been going on with her since the last time she was on the show over 2 years ago, all that has been going on with the Hidden Barn brand since her last appearance, and also about her

01:11:11

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 52 - Seth...

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2024/12/24

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes listeners on a journey to southern Alabama to visit Seth Dettling, the founder and distiller of Dettling Bourbon. Together, they explore the story behind this rising Southern brand that has whiskey enthusiasts lining up for every drop coming off the stills. The episode kicks off with a tasting of Dettling Bourbon Bottled in Bond, featuring a unique mash bill of 70% corn, 15% rye, 12% oats, and 3% roasted malted barley. This bourbon is rich and viscous,

01:34:19

Season 5, Episode 51 - The Bourbon Life Crew - 12...

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2024/12/20

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, the Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios for their 12 Blinds of Christmas Spectacular, where the guys each drink a different blind pour during each of the three rounds and then try to guess what they’re drinking. They talk about the new partnership that Whiskey House has with Whiskey Capital that will provide capital for the brands that Whiskey House is distilling for

01:07:11

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 51 - Matt...

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2024/12/17

This Week on The Whiskey Trip Big Chief visits the newest stop on the Texas Whiskey Trail—Whiskey Castle, home of the Whiskey Crusaders. He sits down with Owner, Founder, and Whiskey Expert, Matt Zitrick, to explore the world of whiskey education. Matt shares his passion for the “water of life,” recounts his journey, and gives insight into his remarkable collection of over 4,500 bottles. The show begins with a Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Single Malt Japanese Whiskey. Big Chief notes its flavors of

01:26:54

Season 5, Episode 50: Heather Wibbels, aka Cocktail...

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2024/12/13

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Heather Wibbels, aka Cocktail Contessa, Mixologist/Author and Managing Director of Bourbon Women. The guys talk with Heather about how her passion for Bourbon led her to become a world-famous mixologist and author, her role as Managing Director of Bourbon Women and her passion for sharing her love of Bourbon with people across the US, and her inspiration for writing her

58:57

Colin Boutwell - Singer/Songwriter

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2024/12/10

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief steps off the whiskey trail to sit down with singer-songwriter Colin Boutwell at Wilson Valley Mercantile Distillery. Together, they dive into whiskey, love, and music, making for a soulful and spirited conversation. Colin, a longtime whiskey enthusiast whose journey began with Old Grand-Dad, shares stories and songs that take Big Chief on a nostalgic ride through the back roads of the Texas Hill Country. Colin performs four songs during the show, showcasing

01:38:15

Season 5, Episode 49: Robert Likarish, Founder,...

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2024/12/06

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Robert Likarish, Founder, Jonathan Likarish, Master Distiller & Blender, and Marcia Likarish, the Mother of Texas Whiskey, of Ironroot Republic Distillery. The guys talk with Robert, Jonathan, and Marcia about their respective backgrounds and how a collective family decision led them into the wonderful world of whiskey, all of the incredible people who worked with them along the way to help them reach where

59:12

The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 49 - Charity...

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2024/12/03

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes listeners on a spirited journey along The Tennessee Whiskey Trail with Executive Director Charity Toombs. Charity offers insider tips on exploring the trail and its remarkable distilleries. She also highlights its vibrant festivals and events, including this year’s holiday pop-up, Carols & Barrels. While sharing her insights, Charity sips on Old Dominick Distillery’s The Original Toddy, a versatile winter delight perfect served warm or cold. Big Chief

01:27:44

Season 5, Episode 48: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

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2024/11/29

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together live in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great pours and even better conversation. They talk about the amazing job, and all of the hard work, that Matt did on his 22-month old country ham that he cured back in January 2023 and shared with the Crew as part of this Episode, the Penelope Estate Collection Release Party that Mark and Stacey attended last week at 21c Hotel in

56:21

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

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