Bourbon Barrel Talk

The crew sat down for Veteran’s Day weekend and discussed Four Branches Bourbon w/ two of the founders Harold Underdown, U.S. Navy and RJ Casey, U.S. Army. We talked about how the brand came to exist along with some fun stories along the way. Learn more about Four Branches at www.fourbranches.com. 

The crew reviews the newest release from Lyons Brown's Altamar label. They have released the Judge, Four Square and now High N' Wicked. These bottles are both a little over 5 years old, but each brings a special quality. 

Scott, Nick and Barbara sits down and talks with Claire Marin, Head Distiller of Catskill Provisions Distillery, Pollinator Spirits. We discuss her journey from marketing to beekeeping to head distiller. We also tasted through their spirits and discuss what they are like. 

This years anniversary episode is a conversation about the past years favorite episodes. It is also a discussion with Amine and we discuss why Old Louisville Whiskey Co is one of my favorite places to go. 

The crew reviews both of these Mizunara cask finished products. One is their newest release, while the second has a similar finish with some added ones. 

Scott and Brian travel to Chicken Cock at the Circa 1856 Home and meet with Emily Zaborowski, the General Manager and Brand Ambassador. We try through their product line and try one of the signature cocktails they make there. We also cover the brand, how it was revitalized and what the future holds. 

The crew reviews a couple of bottles Brian brought over, both French Oak. We had Penelope vs 2XO. French Oak can easily take over the palate on bourbon and ryes, listen to see how these lined up. 

The crew reviews Starlight’s Eclipse Day Bourbon. Although we are late on getting this out, this pour was not late or delayed in taste. This bottle offered some fantastic fruit and spice notes that carry throughout the palate. Christian did a fantastic job hunting this one down.

The crew sits down and has a discussion with AJ Schreiner Spirits founder Ken Schreiner. We discussed their upcoming release, the Bourbon Brotherhood and his family’s history around the Schenley/MGP plant. Their new rye and gin are a celebration of his family recipes with a twist of alchemy from Alan Bishop.

The team sit down and discuss the Wild Turkey Cornerstone Rye VS Knob Creek 10 Year and Single Barrel Ryes. For the price you can't go wrong with any of these. That being said its nice to compare and contrast bottles from a different price range.