148: Veterans Day Special with Horse Soldier Bourbon Read Post »
In a special Veterans Day episode, we are joined by retired, Special Forces Veteran Scott Neil who is the co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Horse Soldier, was co-founded by the horse-mounted Green Berets who lead America’s counter-terrorism effort in Afghanistan almost immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Scott Neil has an incredible story, a warrior’s […]
147: A Decade of Craft Whiskey at FEW Spirits Read Post »
A grain-to-glass distillery since 2011, FEW Spirits produces craft whiskey in a tucked away alley located in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL. A historical town where Prohibition lasted until 1972, Founder & Master Distiller Paul Hletko changed the future of Evanston when he opened FEW Spirits Distillery, the first (legal) alcohol-production facility of any
146: Purposefully Inefficient – How Maker’s Mark Became an Iconic Kentucky Bourbon Read Post »
Rob Samuels is our guest this week and we are honored to have this 8th generation of whisky-maker on our podcast. The Samuels family has long been known for founding Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto Kentucky. Rob is the Managing Director of Maker’s Mark and is a passionate story-teller ensuring his family’s history is told
145: A Whiskey Adventure to the Mountains of Colorado with Boulder Spirits Read Post »
We are joined by Alastair Brogan, Founder and Owner, and Ryan Negley, Lead Ambassador and Whiskey Fellow for Boulder Spirits by Vapor Distillery. We learn about the Scottish influence that Alastair brought to Colorado and American Single Malt while still finding a unique niche in the American Whiskey Category, including their high-malt bourbons. Boulder Spirits
Taking a break from the metal and rock music at Louisville’s Louder Than Life music festival, Rob Dietrich joins the Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey. Rob Dietrich is Master Distiller for Blackened American Whiskey and has taken over their reins from the late Dave Pickerell. Rob is a talented distiller (formerly of Colorado’s Stranahan’s) and
Disappointing News for Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Bourbon Hunters Read Post »
This year’s coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) will be without its 5th member of the lineup. Buffalo Trace has decided not to bottle and release the uncut, unfiltered 15-year-old bourbons which were considered eligible to become George T. Stagg. The 2021 edition of BTAC will consist of only 4 bottles. Here’s the Full Press
