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01:01:37

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 44 - Mike...

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2025/11/04

This week, Big Chief sits down with Mike Sherman, one of the owners of Vendome Copper & Brass Works, the legendary Louisville-based company that has been crafting copper stills and distillation systems since 1903. For more than a century, Vendome has been the backbone of American whiskey, shaping the character and flavor of spirits made by the country's most celebrated distilleries. While Mike was hard at work and couldn't sip, that didn't stop Big Chief from enjoying a few pours along the ride. In

01:12:40

Season 6, Episode 34: Troy Bolotnick, Founder & CEO -...

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2025/11/03

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Troy Bolotnick, Founder & CEO, of Filmland Spirits. They talk with Troy about his past life as a writer in LA in the entertainment industry, the unique stories that Filmland embraces for each of their releases, and what the future of the brand looks like. They also taste and review Filmland Spirits' Quadraforce Mr. Mysteron Straight Bourbon and their Moonlight Mayhem 2 Straight Bourbon finished in White

01:02:52

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 43 - Alex...

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2025/10/28

This week, Big Chief rolls into Augusta, Kentucky, to sit down with one of bourbon's baddest trailblazers, Master Distiller Alex Castle of Augusta Distillery. And y'all, this woman's story is straight fire. From studying distillation in her home state to cutting her teeth at Wild Turkey, to shaking things up in Memphis, Alex has been breaking barrels and boundaries her whole career. Now she's back home, running the show and helping Augusta Distillery light up their stills and craft some

01:09:50

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 42 - Heath...

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2025/10/21

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes Heath Trigg, the owner and founder of The Heritage Flag Company and the newest sponsor of The Whiskey Trip. Based in North Carolina, The Heritage Flag Company was born from the love of country, craftsmanship, and whiskey. Heath’s story is one of passion, patriotism, and purpose — showing how one idea, sparked by service and sacrifice, grew into a national symbol of pride made from reclaimed whiskey barrels. Big Chief kicks things off sipping on

01:05:12

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 41 - Mike Fruge,...

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2025/10/14

This week, Big Chief takes The Whiskey Trip deep into the beating heart of Branch, Louisiana, where faith, family, and providence have tilled the same soil for generations. Here he sits with Mike Fruge, the man behind J.T. Meleck Distillery, who turned a family rice farm into a living testament of Louisiana’s spirit and soul. The Meleck family came to Louisiana from Germany in 1896, settling among the French Creole communities and learning to make the best out of the land God gave them. Over the

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The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 40 - Seth...

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2025/10/07

This week, Big Chief takes a heartfelt ride on The Whiskey Trip with two remarkable guests — Seth Fuston, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Co-Founder & President of Staves of Honor, and Eric Lytle, Board Member. Together, they share the story of Staves of Honor, a nonprofit built to support veterans, first responders, and law enforcement officers through fellowship, charity, and the shared love of whiskey. What began as a small brotherhood of service members has grown into a nationwide movement — pouring

01:05:00

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 39 - Todd Grube...

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2025/09/30

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Todd Grube and Dominic Sung to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Houston Whiskey Social. We kick things off with a special Elijah Craig 10-Year private barrel selected for the anniversary, then dive into some legendary dusties. Todd brings out a 1994 Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond, followed by an unforgettable 1991 Austin Nichols Wild Turkey 101. To close, we raise a glass of Michter’s Barrel Proof Rye—a pick from the very first Social back

01:04:25

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 38 - Jacob Kiper...

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2025/09/23

On this week’s episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is joined by whiskey researcher and writer Jacob Kiper for a conversation about what’s coming next in the world of American whiskey. Known for his work as Coming Whiskey, Jacob has a reputation for being first to the presses with news on new labels, upcoming releases, and trends shaping the American whiskey and bourbon landscape. The tasting lineup is one for the books. In the first half, Big Chief dives into Maker’s Mark The Keepers

01:13:06

Season 6, Episode 33: Jason Brauner, Co-Founder &...

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2025/09/19

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Jason Brauner, Co-Founder & Master Blender, of Buzzard’s Roost Sippin’ Whiskeys. They talk with Jason about his background in the restaurant world and how that led him into the world of Bourbon, how the Buzzard’s Roost brand was created and their unique double oaking technique, as well as what the future looks like for the brand. They also taste and review their Double Oak Bourbon, their brand new Double

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,

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