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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. We share Episode 2 of our Tour Of Scotland! This time, the crew is at Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh Scotland sitting down with Head Of Spirit Operations Marc Watson and Managing Director and first Kiwi to join the show Nick Ravenhall. In typical Bourbon With Friends fashion. This episode doesn't start the way you would think. 

Holyrood is a modern distillery in the heart of historic Edinburgh. Inspired by their surroundings, and never afraid to experiment, Holyrood is dedicated to shaping the spirit of tomorrow. With considerable experience in the whisky industry, Holyrood's founders had a vision to create a new kind of distillery, one that would reflect the dynamism and diversity of present day Edinburgh.

This is definitely going to be a company we keep an eye on and do a show with again on another adventure across the pond!

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. Paul is solo on location in Wrexham, Wales at the Turf. For those of you who have followed the FX Documentary "Welcome To Wrexham" you may recognize some of these names and places that pop up in the show. 

Halfway through spending the day in Wrexham, I asked Wayne, the owner of the Turf if I could set up and just record with random people coming in for the match which he graciously and enthusiastically accepted. 

I set down with people from Wrexham, Americans & Canadians visiting Wrexham due to the documentary. As well as Wayne the owner of the Turf who features prominently in the documentary. Wayne was so generous and hospitable he really made my first trip to Wrexham all the more special. While I didn't get to catch Rob McElhenney while he was there ( I only missed him at the Turf by 5 minutes) I did help make a video that be posted on Wrexham social media!

Bourbon With Friends also has its name on the mural in the Turf now. Forever etched in the history of Wrexham now. 

There is really 0 bourbon or whiskey talk in this show, but I really hope you all enjoy this impromptu show from the Turf in Wrexham!

A special thanks to Kira, who I met earlier in the day. She is from Seattle and helped me set up as well as was the hype woman walking around and telling everyone what I was doing there. She also features in the show and you hear all about how we met. 

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The team is in Scotland at stop #1 of their 2022 Tour of Scotland. We sit down with Maree and Graham of Morrison Distillers. We had a great time discussing Whisky and enjoying their amazing hospitality! 

In 2017, Morrison started distilling a new single malt in Aberargie, Perthshire. Aptly named Aberargie Distillery, it is located on our family’s 300 acre farm just outside of Perth. 

This Lowlands distillery is a “barley to bottle” operation set up to produce a rich, fruity and waxy style of whisky with the occasional peated run. Aberargie predominately uses Golden Promise, a heritage variety of barley that has not been widely used by the whisky industry for several years and is grown on our own farm.

You can find them at https://www.morrisondistillers.com/

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. Chanda, Connor & Paul talk about fall, why they love it and what their favorite whisk(e)y's are during this time of year. 

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The team sits down with Author of Make it a Double follows one woman's journey merging her obsession with her profession...and  Director of distillery education at Virginia's Reservoir Distillery, Shelley Sackier. 

Normally, we put a description about our guest here. Shelley does such a fantastic job sharing her journey on the show any description here wouldn't do it justice. 

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. Chanda, Connor & Paul sit down and discuss what shows they are binge watching. As well as picking out what whiskey would relate to what Marvel character. This was a fun one we know you will enjoy!

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. Team sits down with Sagamore Spirit President, Brian Teacy. Brian makes his second appearance on the show and talks about their Reserve Series Fall release. A 106 Proof Sherry Finish.

At Sagamore Spirit, they are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey, while strengthening their collective communities. This includes building partnerships with the Maryland agricultural community and working with local farmers to grow and harvest grain. These relationships further their goal of using Maryland-grown rye in our products and helps local farmers expand their business. 

Sagamore Spirit's Rye Whiskies have earned more than 100 awards internationally, including World's Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Each one of their products is proofed with pure, limestone-filtered water from a Spring House built in 1909. It's why each bottle bears a special 1909 marker. Their core offerings, Signature Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, and Double Oak Rye Whiskey, are distributed globally. They launched their first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey in November 2021.

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The team sits down with Devin & Chase founders of American Mash & Grain. 

Devin is a lifelong whiskey lover who believes that whiskey is a magical spirit, unique in every barrel and to every palate. He admires the craft of distilling and the art that is aging and blending. He has experience in the industry, having worked for several distilleries as a part of their sales, tasting and tour programs. He is an Executive Bourbon Steward through the Stave and Thief Society and recipient of the Level 2 Award in Spirits with Distinction from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust). He is excited to explore the changing landscape of American Whiskey.

Chase is a brand storyteller. He believes that every company has a unique personality, background and purpose. These attributes are what make a brand authentic and are a powerful tool for building a relationship with their consumers. Chase loves finding new ways for brands to tell their story and connect with their target audience. He is excited about the opportunity to blend his professional background with his passion for whiskey. 

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. Paul is on location in the Silverbelly Tour Bus outside of Rupp Arena for the Alan Jackson Concert. We sit down with Jason and Brett with the Silverbelly team...and Chris, adult beverage field specialist for Kroger. This is a really fun episode you don't want to miss!

An image defined by the ICONIC music career of Alan Jackson. A career composed of timeless songs about life, love and heartache by a man of integrity with a signature look.

Silverbelly – the color of his iconic cowboy hat – a premium spirit distilled exclusively for and hand-selected by Alan Jackson.

Every detail of Silverbelly Whiskey has been carefully crafted to create a brand worthy of celebrating a career and countless memories for all to enjoy.

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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The crew sits down with Chanda's friend Al Kaplon. You probably know Al best for his role as the tournament referee in the movie Dodgeball. Starring Ben Stiller & Vince Vaughn. 

Al Kaplon was born and raised in the West San Fernando Valley city of Woodland Hills, California. Before he graduated from Taft High School in 1975, he had already started his officiating career working after school and on weekends.

In 1976 at the age of 19, Al won the award of “Umpire of the Year” from his local Umpire Association. The award came with a scholarship to the Bill Kinamon professional Umpire School- a five week intense program that is the first step in a career as a professional baseball umpire. Al graduated high enough to get placed in pro ball. He would later come back as an instructor at that Pro Umpire School for 5 years.

After signing his first contract as an umpire in professional baseball in 1977, AL spent the next 10 years in the minor leagues with stints in the Lone Star League, Northwest League, California League, Texas League and five seasons in the Pacific Coast League.

Al Kaplon's Major League Baseball experience included Umpiring in the American League and working as the Director of Umpire Development for MLB International until 1995.

With Al's acting career already on the rise booking commercials and movie parts since his first role in the movie “Talent for the Game” in 1988. Al started his own production company “Official Communications” in 1989.

Appearing in some 60 or so commercials and a number of TV series over a 15 year span Al's acting career reached new heights when he was cast and appeared in the 2004 hit comedy instant classic “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”. Cast in the role of “Tournament Referee” Al's talent shined on the big screen as #13 on the cast list with mega stars such as Ben Stiller, William Shatner, Hank Azaria & Vince Vaughn.

 In 2008 Al's career continued to propel forward as the “Referee” for the NBC prime time revival of American Gladiators.

Recently (2018-2019) Al could be seen as the Umpire yelling Speeeeeeeeeeerite!!! in a Sprite Commercial with LeBron James who is the “Big Taste” pitcher with the Sprite can fastball!!

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