76: Wanderback – American Single Malt Whiskey Read Post »
American Single Malt Whiskey is on the rise and Wanderback Whiskey is right in the middle and playing a unique role. Phil Downer, Founder of Wanderback Whiskey, joins the Bourbon Lens to discuss the growing market category and what inspired him to create his unique brand. Wanderback produces hand-crafted, limited edition American single malt whiskeys […]
Early Times to be Sold to Sazerac Company Read Post »
Sazerac Company To Acquire Brands, Canadian Mist Production Assets Source: Brown-Forman Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA) (NYSE: BFB) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell the Early Times, Canadian Mist, and Collingwood brands, and the Canadian Mist production assets, to Sazerac Company. “Early Times and Canadian Mist have been valued brands in our
75: Fistful of Bourbon Read Post »
“It ain’t just a bourbon. It’s a damn fistful.” We had a great time with Anthony Bohlinger, National Brand Ambassador for Fistful of Bourbon. Fistful of Bourbon is a new, national release bourbon from William Grant & Sons. You may be more familiar with the company known for Scotch brands like Glenfiddich and The Balvenie
74: Rye Whiskey Born From Brewers Read Post »
Bruce Joseph, Master Distiller of Hotaling & Co., joins us to discuss one of the original craft rye whiskies post-Prohibition. Old Potrero emerged out San Francisco after a few brewers decided to try their hand at distillation in the mid-1990s. Hotaling & Co. (formerly the Anchor Distilling Company) produces several rye whiskies under the Old
72: Around the World with Jefferson’s Bourbon Read Post »
Trey Zoeller & Jefferson’s Reserve We had a great time learning the history of Jefferson’s Reserve, sourcing whiskey in Kentucky, and sending bourbon on trips around the globe. Trey Zoeller, Founder of Jefferson’s Reserve, joins us for a great evening enjoying two of Jefferson’s popular offerings, Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea and Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard
70: Knob Creek with Fire Chief Mercer Read Post »
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter and first responder at one of the world’s largest bourbon distilleries? This week, we sit down with Jim Beam Fire Chief Kevin Mercer and some whiskies from Knob Creek. You’ll hear all about the fire department and some details about distillery operations at The
