Bourbon Barrel Talk

BBT - Kentucky Owl Maighstir Review

Scott, Dj Jazzy Jasnoff and crew review the newest release from Ky Owl, The Maighstir. This unique offering is suppose to retail around $150, is a blend of multiple years. 

BBT - Filmland Quadraforce and Town at The End of Tomorrow Review

Today the crew reviews two new offerings from Filmland Spirits,  Quadraforce and Town at The End of Tomorrow. These are unique and different offerings than Filmland's first three pours. The Quadraforce is a blend of 4 mashbills from four different states. While Town is a 9 yr Kentucky bourbon. 

BBT - Matt Gandolfo Master Taster Pernod Ricard

Scott, Nick and Brian sat down with Matt Gandolfo, Master Taster of Pernod Ricard. We discuss his bourbon journey from Jim Beam, Rabbit Hole and Pernod Ricard. We also taste through a few of their products like Jefferson Tropics and Rabbit Hole Starlino. 

BBT - Maker's Mark 2024 Heart Release

The crew reviews the Maker's Mark 2024 Heart Release. Reminiscent of the Cellars Age and more recent dusty Maker's, this one bring a more spicy flavor profile than your usual Maker's bottle. 

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.