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The Scotchy Bourbon Boys

Jeff Mueller, Martin Nash, Karl Henley,Chris thompson, Rachel Mueller

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys love Whiskey and every thing about the industry! Martin "Super Nash", Jeff "Tiny", Rachel "Roxy" Karl "Whisky" and Chris "CT" all make up The Scotchy Bourbon Boys! Join us in talking everything and anything Whiskey, with the innovators, and distillers around the globe. Go behind the scenes of making great whiskey and learn how some of the best in the whiskey industry make their product! Remember good whiskey means great friends and good times! Go out and Live Your Life

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48:47

A Live Bourbon On The Banks Festival Deep Dive Into...

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys ·

2026/10/06

Send us Fan MailWe catch up with Stephen Fontaine live at Bourbon on the Banks and dig into what makes Yellowstone’s limited releases feel intentional instead of gimmicky. The talk goes from port-cask finishing and proof choices to cigars, conservation, dusty bottles, and how bourbon history is being written right now.• tasting notes and intent behind Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026 with Ruby and Tawny port cask finishing • why 101 proof keeps the whiskey structured and bourbon-forward • how proof

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35:33

Old-School Bourbon, Made On Purpose with Royce Neeley...

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2026/10/01

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Royce Neeley to talk legacy, craft bourbon grit, and why Neeley Family Distillery bets on pot still character instead of sourced whiskey. We taste Pappaw’s Legacy Reserve, dig into moonshine and barrel-aged experiments, and hear how Rebecca helps turn big ideas into a real business. • the Papaw persona and why festival stories matter • how our relationship with Neeley grows from early Bourbon Fest meetups into sponsorship • refusing to source whiskey and building

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101:57

What Turns A Bourbon Festival Into A Bourbon Town &...

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2026/09/30

Send us Fan MailWe map out our Bourbon On The Banks weekend in Frankfurt, Kentucky, and share what makes this festival feel different from the bigger Kentucky Bourbon Festival scene. We also run detailed barrel bottle breakdowns of Old Elk Cigar Cut Punch Cut and an OHLQ Armagnac finish, then talk pairing bourbon with cigars without letting either one take over. • our latest Kentucky run and what we learned on the road • Bourbon On The Banks schedule details and how we approach the weekend • why

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46:56

We Taste Baker’s 13 And Learn Who Baker Beam Is

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2026/09/25

Send us Fan MailWe crack open a Baker’s 13 Kentucky Bourbon Festival pick reportedly selected by Baker Beam at 90 years old, then put it head-to-head with another Baker’s 13 to see how much single barrel bourbon can vary. Along the way, we dig into Baker Beam’s real distillery story, why 107 proof works so well, and what makes this particular barrel taste like straight-up caramel-cherry magic. • upcoming whiskey events, charity picks, and bourbon travel plans • who Baker Beam is, his Beam distillery

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66:19

Russell’s Reserve 13 Breakdown Eddie Russells 45th...

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan MailWe chase the real origin story of Russell’s Reserve, comparing Wild Turkey’s official timeline with Greg Schneider’s account of how an inventory problem may have forced a new premium bourbon brand into existence. Then we pour Russell’s Reserve 13 (45th anniversary) at barrel proof, score it with our barrel breakdown, and talk about what age, proof, and non-chill filtration do to the experience. • why the question of “who created Russell’s Reserve” still sparks debate • how Wild

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64:30

How Brown-Forman Turned 50 Years Of Chris Morris Into...

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2026/09/18

Send us Fan MailWe taste and rate Brown-Forman’s Kentucky Boy, a resurrected historic label released to honor Chris Morris’s 50-year legacy, and we push past the hype to see if the pour earns the story. We also unpack what’s known and unknown about the blend, why the Kentucky Bourbon Festival was the perfect debut stage, and what bourbon fans should demand from “commemorative” bottles. • Kentucky Boy release details, 100 proof, $99.99 MSRP, one-time limited release • Why resurrecting a dormant label

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110:17

A Behind The Scenes Review of The Kentucky Bourbon...

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2026/09/16

Send us Fan MailWe retrace our 11-day run through Kentucky leading up to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and tell the real story behind the bottles, the bus tour, the volunteer work, and the people who make Bardstown feel like a second home. We share what went right, what surprised us, and why the best pours often happen outside the official tasting lines. • kicking off Season 8 and setting the festival mission • hunting a 1965 I W Harper Bottled In Bond through Revival Vintage Spirits • using

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53:59

King Car A Bourbon Drinker’s Guide To Taiwanese...

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2026/09/04

Send us Fan MailWe put our “whiskey without borders” promise to the test by tasting King Car Taiwanese single malt finished in bourbon barrels and arguing over the wildest notes we find. We score it nose, body, taste, and finish, then stack it up against bottles like Highland Park 12 and Johnnie Walker Green before we shift into Kentucky Bourbon Festival plans. • Why international whiskey belongs on a bourbon-forward show • King Car’s tropical fruit nose: pineapple, mango, banana, vanilla, caramel •

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79:18

Can Limited Edition Festival Only Releases Fill in...

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2026/09/02

Send us Fan MailWe get ready for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival and relive how a bourbon trip becomes a mix of friends, schedules, and chasing the next great pour. Then we dig into why Michter’s keeps winning us over and argue about whether festival bottle lines count as real bourbon hunting.• Kentucky Bourbon Festival plans with the full crew, house schedule, and bus tour energy • Bourbon balls for the holidays, merch updates, and where to follow us online • Why Michter’s shelf lineup stays

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80:31

Bourbon On The Banks 2026 Insider Guide

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2026/08/28

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Ansey and Renee to map out Bourbon On The Banks and why a Kentucky River setting, capped tickets, and smart logistics make it feel more like a great hang than a crowded scramble. We share how to plan your pours, find the best single barrel picks, and build a full Frankfort weekend that still gives back big to local charities. • riverfront park layout in downtown Frankfort and why it changes the vibe • controlled growth, limited ticket sales, and Twilight tickets to

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57:59

Peanut Brittle Without The Dentist Knob Creek 12 Cask...

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2026/08/26

Send us Fan MailWe go head to head on Knob Creek 12 Year 2026 at 100 proof versus the rare 121.2 proof cask strength release, asking whether proof actually equals better flavor. The 100 proof impresses with balance and peanut brittle notes, then the cask strength lands a rich butterscotch finish that blows past our scoring scale. • upcoming Bourbon on the Banks and Kentucky Bourbon Festival plans • why we start with the lower proof first in a fair tasting • Knob Creek history, Beam small batch

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91:23

Reviving The Three-Chamber Still With Rebekah Neeley ...

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2026/08/21

Send us Fan MailWe catch up with Rebecca Neely on what’s new at Neely Family Distillery, from a hidden speakeasy room to a rare three-chamber still that’s finally running. We also get deep on blending, finishing, and festival releases, plus the behind-the-scenes chaos of a surprise New Orleans wedding. • the speakeasy room and how guests stumble into it • what a three-chamber still is and why it matters in Kentucky whiskey history • first agave spirit plans and how they’ll barrel-age it • why

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60:59

Kosher Bourbon Requires Planning Years Ahead &...

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2026/08/19

Send us Fan MailWe taste Buffalo Trace’s three CRC certified kosher whiskeys and dig into the real reason they exist: Passover rules turn barrel aging into an ownership puzzle that has to be solved years in advance. Along the way, we compare profiles, argue about whether 94 proof is the sweet spot, and decide which bottle is genuinely worth the hunt. • overview of the Buffalo Trace kosher lineup and why it is released after Passover • what kosher whiskey means beyond ingredients like grain, water,

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113:01

How The Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sold Out Like A...

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2026/08/14

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Randy Prasse president of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, to talk about how the event sold out at warp speed and why the real reason people return is the friendships and the shared pours. We also dig into what’s new on the grounds this year, how distilleries are using the festival for launches, and what it takes to keep lines, gates, and expectations under control. • sold-out ticket demand and what it signals about bourbon fans • keeping the festival’s core as a

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73:39

How Two Merchant Mariners Built KO A Virginia Distillery

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2026/08/12

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with the founders of KO Distilling to trace how a Ravens game conversation turned into a Virginia craft distillery with serious bourbon and cask strength rye. We get candid about equipment upgrades, control-state distribution, barrel strategy, and why barrel picks with a cigar club can become a real community engine. • the origin story from Merchant Marine Academy to a third career in distilling • learning licensing, regulation, and taxes while building a distillery from

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57:26

A Guided Tour Of Four Roses Ten Recipes

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2026/08/07

Send us Fan MailWe turn the Four Roses 10 Recipe Tasting Kit into a hands-on bourbon class, testing how two mash bills and five yeast strains can reshape flavor in the glass. We rank our favorites, compare the kit to an OBSK single barrel, then build a custom blend to chase the perfect balance of sweet, fruit, and spice. • quick sponsor shout and housekeeping plus where to watch and listen • why Four Roses matters plus the brand history from Prohibition to its US comeback • the 10-recipe system

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46:03

Makers Mark Star Hill Farm Showdown 2025 vrs 2026

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2026/08/05

Send us Fan MailWe put Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whiskey 2025 and 2026 in the ring and score them side by side to see what changed and which one drinks better. Along the way, we get into why wheat needs oxygen, why Maker’s Mark is treating this as a vintage-style annual release, and how regenerative agriculture connects to flavor. • why Star Hill Farm exists and why it is not bourbon • Maker’s Mark shift from one mash bill to experimentation • regenerative agriculture and why “grain

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55:34

How Ed Bley Builds Rising Tide Spirits From Barrel...

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2026/07/31

Send us Fan MailOne great bourbon story can change your whole drinking life, and Ed Blake’s starts with a bottle he avoided for years. After a bad early run-in with bourbon, he returns to it later through a Pappy Van Winkle 15 and suddenly the rabbit hole opens. From there, we follow the real path from enthusiast to trusted palate: learning how to taste, learning how to talk about flavour, and learning how to help other people find what they actually like. Ed (Rising Tide Spirits) shares how barrel

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89:21

Reviving A Forgotten Bourbon Name withBill McBrayer...

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys ·

2026/07/29

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Bill McBrayer to trace how a forgotten Kentucky bourbon legacy turns into a living brand, starting with a family story, a trademark deadline, and a mash bill hidden in the historical record. We talk through the hard parts of building a whiskey company the right way, plus the joy of watching family history become something you can taste and share. • the moment a trademark requirement forces real bourbon production • digging up William Harris McBray...

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135:39

When Hype Fades, What Makes Whiskey Worth Buying &...

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2026/07/24

Send us Fan MailWe dig into why bourbon demand cooled after years of explosive growth and why that shift could be a gift to craft distilleries that focus on quality and real relationships. We swap stories from the trail, debate what “craft” even means, and share how pricing, distribution, and the fading secondary market are changing what bottles people actually buy. • bourbon boom context and what changed after 2023 • why craft distilleries struggled early with young stock and pricing • how direct

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