Bourbon has emerged as the drink of choice across the US over the last decade, with a renewed interest in both new releases and vintage bottles. This week, I hosted a roundtable of bourbon connoisseurs, with expertise in both vintage and new bourbon. 

I was joined by Brian Booth, of Justins' House of Bourbon. Brian is the go-to resource for dusty bottles in Kentucky and nationwide. At Justins' you can buy everything from pre-prohibition bourbon to Pappy Van Winkle, at any time. 

Next was Pablo Moix. Pablo is a restaurateur, bourbon enthusiast, and he owns Rare Character, a whiskey brand which builds on his unique insight and industry relationships . His restaurant, Old Lightning, is a James Beard nominee.

Finally, Samantha Ward of Old Carter joined us. Samantha has not only an expansive knowledge of bourbon, but also the ability to convey her knowledge in a way that is fun and not stuffy. Old Carter is a passion project of Mark and Sherri Carter, where they produce award winning bourbon, rye, and blended whiskeys.