Matt and Gus are joined by the hard working, talented and all around badass, Kevin Mercer - Jim Beam Firefighter and Master Carpenter.

This Episode is Powered by: Jim Beam Single Barrel

Topics Discussed: Jim Beam distillery career progression from labor pool to master carpenter. Unique considerations of fire training and operations at a distillery. The Jim Beam warehouse fire of 2019 and the Heaven Hill fire of 1996. Lessons learned from recent and historical fires and lessons passed down from "old timers". The re-establishment of the Jim Beam Fire Department in the 1980's. Carpentry, maintenance and distribution of weight in rickhouses. Kevin's love of photography, exploring whiskey, carpentry and serving his community on the Jim Beam and local volunteer fire departments. The fascinating process of building whiskey barrels. The bourbon community helping one another through struggle and supporting one another. Opinions on multiple different bourbons and the lack of availability of several, even in the bourbon capital of the world. 

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