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01:20:47

Season 7, Episode 6: The Bourbon Life Crew -...

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/02/28

In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the entire TBL Crew is back together for a laid-back but lively roundtable that feels like you're hanging out in the studio with the guys. There's no formal guest this week— just good bourbon, honest opinions, and the kind of unfiltered conversation that only happens when the crew gets together. Across three segments, the guys catch up on what's been happening in their bourbon worlds, share a few behind-the-scenes updates, and dive into some spirited

01:24:52

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 8 - Tom Crofton,...

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/02/24

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners for a ride to San Antonio to sit down with Tim Crofton, the distiller behind Ranger Creek and a fellow Army Veteran. This episode goes beyond the glass. It is about service, transition, discipline, and building something meaningful after the uniform comes off. Founded in 2010, Ranger Creek was one of the first brewery and distillery combinations operating under one roof in Texas. They were putting barrels away before Texas whiskey had

01:23:35

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 7 - Mark...

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2026/02/17

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with President Mark Shilling and Head Distiller Brandon Onstott of Maverick Distilling for a conversation built on Texas history, independence, and whiskey that carries the weight of the Maverick name. The legacy of Samuel Maverick sets the tone early, independent, unbranded, and unapologetically Texan, and that same spirit shows up in every pour. They open the first half of the show sipping Maverick's Straight Bourbon Whiskey, made with all Texas

01:38:29

Season 7, Episode 5: Barry & Tori Brinegar -...

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2026/02/13

In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and Matt welcome Barry and Tori Brinegar into The Bourbon Life Studios for a conversation that's equal parts bourbon history, industry insight, and good-natured chaos. Barry is well known across the whiskey world as the former Co-Founder and National Brand Ambassador of RD1 Spirits, and he's joined by his wife Tori—affectionately known around here as the First Lady of Bourbon. Across three segments, the guys dig into Barry's journey through the

01:27:54

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 6 - Emiliano A....

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2026/02/10

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief sits down with Emiliano A. C. Guajardo, Head Distiller at Still Austin Whiskey Co., and Samantha Olvera, Distiller at Garrison Brothers Distillery, for a conversation that runs far deeper than what's in the glass. This episode is about whiskey, yes, but it is also about identity, roots, and the Mexican and Hispanic heritage that helped shape Texas long before bourbon ever flowed through oak. Emiliano and Samantha share their personal journeys, family

01:48:39

Season 7, Episode 4: April Catron, Brand Ambassador &...

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2026/02/06

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios with April Catron, Brand Ambassador, and Junior Cecil, Co-Founder/Owner, of Southern Kentucky Distillery. The guys talk with April and Junior about their respective backgrounds and how they each ended up in the Bourbon industry, the story of how Southern Kentucky Distillery was created from a passion for making moonshine and their unique process that involves Cherrywood, and the success that this

01:20:26

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 5 - Zach Hargis...

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/02/03

Big Chief takes the ride to Henderson Kentucky and sits down with Zach Hargis and Master Distiller Jacob Call for a deep and honest conversation about the resurrection of Silk Velvet Whiskey, a storied Kentucky label with roots that stretch back well over a century. Silk Velvet was once a household name, known for its smooth character and dependable quality during an era when whiskey was as much about trust as it was flavor. Born in Henderson and carried through generations, the brand survived

01:16:02

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 4 - April Weller...

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/01/27

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief sits down with April Weller Cantrell, widely known throughout the whiskey world as The Bourbon Baroness. A trusted voice in American whiskey and one of Big Chief's closest confidants in the industry, April brings experience, perspective, and straight shooting honesty to a conversation that is honest and deep, rooted in respect for the craft and the people behind it. In the first half of the show, Big Chief pours the new Shiner Texas Bourbon from K

01:25:27

Season 7, Episode 3: The Bourbon Life Crew - 2026...

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/01/23

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great conversation and great pours. The Crew talk about the recent BourbonCon event that was just held in Lexington, KY for the 4th year, some updated news regarding several troubled distilleries and brands and the impact that may have on the Bourbon industry, and they each make their predictions for the Bourbon industry in 2026. They also

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

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/01/20

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the rolling hills of East Tennessee to sit down with Stephen Callahan for a straightforward, no nonsense conversation about building whiskey the right way. The discussion is rooted in experience, patience, and respect for the craft, giving listeners an honest look at what it really takes to build a distillery with intention instead of chasing trends. In the first half of the episode, they sip on S.E. Callahan's Distiller's Select Straight Bourbon

01:18:43

Season 7, Episode 2: Chad Watson, Blending &...

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2026/01/16

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios hanging out with our good friend and Bourbon Life Crew Member, Chad Watson, Blending & Operations Manager, for Rare Character. Chad was previously a guest on Episode 199. The guys talk with Chad about his background in retail and how his passion for Bourbon and writing reviews on Instagram led him to a position with Rare Character, the meteoric rise of Rare Character and the almost cult-like

01:14:32

The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 2 - Clinton...

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2026/01/13

On this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Clinton Dugan, co-founder and master blender of Short Barrel Bourbon out of Atlanta. Clinton dives into his approach to blending, barrel selection, and what it really takes to build a whiskey brand that stands out without chasing trends. This is a conversation rooted in patience, experience, and letting the whiskey speak louder than the label. The first half kicks off with Short Barrel's new four grain whiskey, a five year old blend

01:31:03

Season 7, Episode 1: Ashley Barnes, Co-Founder &...

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2026/01/11

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time in The Bourbon Life Studios hanging out with one of their favorite people in the Bourbon industry, the wonderful Ashley Barnes, Co-Founder & Master Blender, from The Blending House. Ashley was previously a guest on Episodes 144 and 249. The guys talk with Ashley about how she got started in the industry and the incredible experience that she has gained in that time, the creation of The Spirits Group and how that led to the

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The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 1 - Randy...

The Bourbon Life ·

2026/01/06

On this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the North Georgia mountains to sit down with distiller Randy Stamey at SharpTop Distilling Company in Jasper. The conversation explores SharpTop's Appalachian roots, hands-on approach to distilling, and the careful balance between honoring traditional mountain spirits and building a modern Georgia whiskey program grounded in patience and purpose. Jasper itself is woven deeply into the story. Long before legal distilling returned to the

01:51:26

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 52 - Big Chief...

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2025/12/30

On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief pulls up a chair with his brother Little Feather for a no-nonsense, end-of-year sit-down rooted in family, flavor, and hard-earned opinions. With a year of miles behind them and a table full of whiskey in front of them, the brothers look back on Big Chief's 2025 Whiskey Trail while taking on the challenge of naming Whiskey of the Year and Distillery of the Year. It is part reflection, part debate, filled with laughs, brotherly jabs, and a deep

01:22:09

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 51 - Amy Brown &...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/12/24

On this special holiday episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Doc Brown Farm and Distillery founders Amy Brown and Paige Dockweiler for a conversation rooted in family, farming, and true grain to glass distilling. More than distillers, Amy and Paige are stewards of the land, driven by a shared determination to keep small scale farming alive at a time when doing things the right way is harder than ever. The episode opens with Amy and Big Chief sipping on Effie Jewel, a deeply personal

01:10:05

Season 6, Episode 35: The Bourbon Life Crew - The 15...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/12/19

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the entire Bourbon Life Crew gets together for their Christmas Spectacular and The 15 Blinds of Christmas. The Crew discusses the current state of the Bourbon industry and what appears to be some potential hard times coming for some brands, the different bottles that they have each purchased (or haven't purchased this year), and they also make their individual predictions for the industry for 2026. They also blind taste 3 different Bourbons/Ryes each

01:00:49

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 50 - Lee...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/12/16

On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with old friend and master distiller Lee Kennedy of Leiper's Fork Distillery for a conversation rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and the future of American whiskey. The episode opens with Big Chief sipping on Revenuers Reserve, a standout release from Leiper's Fork Distillery. This small batch blend of three 8 year old Tennessee whiskey barrels, bottled at 100 proof, pays tribute to the historic revenuers who once enforced whiskey

01:04:41

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 49 - Laurie &...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/12/09

Featuring Distillers Laurie & Bernard Quandt On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the rugged granite country of Llano, Texas, to spend the day with distillers Laurie and Bernard Quandt of War Trail Spirits. Their passion for the Hill Country, their hands-on approach, and their embrace of modern distilling tools make this stop one of the most memorable rides of the season. War Trail Spirits stands out not just for its bold flavors but for its innovative setup — the Quandts

01:22:16

The Whiskey Trip - Season 3, Episode 48 - Thom & Kim...

The Bourbon Life ·

2025/12/02

On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to the heart of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, where music, history, and whiskey all share the same soul. He sits down with Thom and Kim Bard, the founders of The Bard Distillery, inside their beautifully restored 1920s schoolhouse to talk about heritage, community pride, and the craftsmanship behind their exceptional lineup of spirits. The first half of the show opens with a pour of Cinder & Smoke 10 Year, a bold and

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