Bourbon Pursuit

216 - The Man Behind Peerless with Corky Taylor

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There’s a new chapter in the history books for Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company. A thriving distillery that had been lost during prohibition is now reemerging right in the heart of downtown Louisville. Corky Taylor, CEO of Peerless, joins the show to share his story. After being bored with retirement, Corky decided to risk it on building a distillery and fighting with a team of lawyers to reclaim their original DSP-50 designation. We talk more about their rye, the recent bourbon release, and some stories from when he was roommates with the Allman brothers.

Show Notes:

  • Denny's Bourbon Menu: https://vinepair.com/booze-news/dennys-bourbon-menu-pancakes/
  • Sweet spot for aging bourbon: https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/12/ultra-aged-spirits-ripping-you-off/
  • Can liquor go bad?: https://www.bustle.com/articles/99585-does-alcohol-go-bad-yep-so-heres-how-long-you-have-to-finish-off-your-favorite
  • This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about marketing to children.
  • Tell us about growing up in Hawaii.
  • Where does the name Corky come from?
  • What is the history of Peerless?
  • What happened during prohibition?
  • What made you decide to bring the brand back?
  • Why Louisville?
  • Tell us about getting your original DSP number back.
  • Was it hard to make such a big investment?
  • Why was it important to wait to release your own product vs. sourcing?
  • What differentiates you from other brands?
  • What systems are you investing in?
  • If you were younger, would you have focused as much on quality as you are now?
  • Tell us about the bottle and the price point.
  • Why does rye age quicker than bourbon?
  • Is the price of the rye going to go up when it is older?
  • Tell us about the small batch and single barrel.
  • What is your definition of small batch?
  • Were your recipes trial and error?
  • What other ryes do you like?
  • Who are you teaming up with for barrels?
  • How did you chose your Master Distiller?
  • What's your connection to General Patton?
  • What about the Allman Brothers?

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