What does it take to launch a bourbon brand? What are some of the trials and tribulations? There is a lot of pleasure and joy along with some hardships and failures. In this episode, David and Dixon share how road weary and taxing launching a bourbon brand can be. From lessons learned and the hard pills that have to be swallowed to reaching that blend that is near perfect.

Blending Bourbon is a Golden Sheaf podcast.

What makes creating a bourbon brand successful? What kind of impact does it have on family life? Dixon Dedman, David Mark Young, and Michael Paladini are all bourbon experts who have extensive experience in creating successful bourbon brands. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the process of creating a bourbon brand, the importance of family life and support systems, and the infrastructure that is necessary for a successful business. They also share their thoughts on the future of the bourbon industry, and how new technologies are changing the way that bourbon is produced and marketed. This is an fascinating discussion with three truly expert bourbon insiders, and it provides valuable insights into the process of creating and sustaining a successful bourbon brand.

Blending Bourbon is a Golden Sheaf podcast.

What are the struggles of launching a brand? When you put yourself and your label out there how do you handle the feedback? In this episode Dixon and David talk about what it’s like launching a brand. Dixon tells us what he thinks was the best whiskey at the Omaha Whiskey Festival and David talks about the feedback from launching Golden Sheaf blends. 

Blending Bourbon is a Golden Sheaf podcast.

Why did Dixon Dedman leave Kentucky Owl? What transpired? What inspired his new brand, 2XO? Hear it straight from Dixon himself. Dixon Dedman talks about what happened and why he left Kentucky Owl. Everything from when he wanted to be done and what he missed about the old days with Kentucky Owl. 

Blending Bourbon is a Golden Sheaf podcast.

This is not your typical bourbon podcast. Dixon Dedman (Infamous Bourbon Icon & Part-Time Chicken Frying Busboy) joins David Mark Young (Award Winning Blender & 10 Time ‘Best Hair of Omaha’ Winner) to give you a look at the Whiskey Industry you’ve never seen.  What got them into Whiskey? Who were they before they found whiskey? What can we expect in upcoming episodes? Dixon and David kick things off with bourbon bottles and all.