Bourbon Barrel Talk

BBT - Silver Dollar Brian Downing

Scott and Brian sit down with Brian Downing Owner and Operator of the Silver Dollar and dive deep on the change of ownership, good whiskey and their upcoming first barrel release that is a Russell's Reserve. To learn more about them, you can find the Silver Dollar at www.whiskeybythedrink.com

BBT - Bear Fight Bourbon Finished in Tequila

The crew reviews Bear Fight Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels by Next Century Spirits. This one is a Ky Straight Bourbon Finished in Reposado barrels. 

BBT - Bhakta 2012 Single Malt Indian Whiskey

The crew reviews the Bhakta 2012 Single Malt Indian Whiskey. It was finished in Armagnac cask and brings a different flavor profile to the team than anything else we have tried. We look forward to hopefully trying their other rye or bourbon releases. 

BBT - Four Branches Bourbon w/ Founders Harold Underdown and RJ Casey

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. 

BBT - High N' Wicked Bourbon and Rye Review

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. 

BBT - Claire Marin Head Distiller / Catskill Provisions Distillery, Pollinator Spirits

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. 

BBT - 5 yr Birthiversary Episode at Old Louisville Whiskey Co

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. 

BBT - Barrell Bourbon Multi Mizunara Cask vs Mizunara Cask

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. 

BBT - Chicken Cock Circa 1856 Home with Emily Zaborowski

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. 

BBT - French Oak Review Penelope vs 2XO

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.