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In this episode, the guys sit down with Jason Ericson. Head distiller of Eastside Distilling based in Portland Oregon. Once small, sleepy rum importer founded in 2008 and tucked away on Portland’s celebrated distillery row. Eastside  has now turned into the country’s first and only publicly traded craft distillery. 

You can follow and learn more about Eastside Distilling Below. 

- @eastsidedistilling 
- @burnsidewhiskey
- https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/
- https://burnsidewhiskey.com/

Bourbons in this episode.

Burnside Goose Hollow Bourbon - Mashbill Undisclosed, 92 Proof

Burnside Black Bourbon Casked Rye - Mashbill Undisclosed, 110 Proof

Burnside12 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Mashbill Undisclosed, 110 Proof 

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In this episode, the guys welcome world renowned actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. Ian and Paul have been on many shows like Lost, 24, Smallville...but are probably best known for their roles as Damon and Stefan Salvatore in the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries. They have amassed a following of over 33.2 Million and their Brothers Bond Bourbon Instagram account has the largest alcohol brand following in the world!

Through the show these two built an incredible bond both on and off screen. The show featured bourbon in many of the episodes which was fitting as Ian and Paul shared a love of good bourbon off screen. This love evolved and over several years of planning they brought Brothers Bond Bourbon to the market. This is not just any celebrity bourbon. Ian and Paul both spent well over a year developing their bourbon to fit them. These guys are also huge bourbon nerds as you will find listening to the episode! 

Ian and Paul have other products coming in the Brothers Bond line and, spoiler alert for the show...they plan on building an opening their own distillery! 

Sit back, grab a glass and enjoy this episode!

Brothers Bond Bourbon: 65% Corn, 22% Rye, 13% Malted Barley, 80 Proof. 

Tasting Notes: From the Brothers Bond Website

Color: Sunset Gold
Nose: Baked banana bread, ripe tree fruit, walnuts, orange honey, warm rye spice
Body: Balanced, round, and velvety smooth
Taste: Toasted cereal grain, honey suckle, dried fruit, black tea, spice
Finish: Fresh cut oak
Length of Finish: 1:30 min
Empty Glass: Beeswax

Follow Ian, Paul & Brothers Bond. 

@brothersbondbourbon
@iansomerhalder
@paulwesley

www.brothersbondbourbon.com

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In this episode, the guys sit down with CEO McCauley Williams and Marketing and PR manager Kelly O'Shea with B.R. Distilling Company. B.R. is doing a lot of great stuff and becoming extremely popular across the country. They is the oldest licensed distillery in Memphis and expanding their national distribution footprint. 

Blue Note (their popular bourbon/whiskey product line)  is named after world-famous Memphis blues music. Like the blues, Blue Note is bold yet smooth. It embodies Southern culture and Delta flavor.

In this episode,

Riverset Small Batch Rye - Aged: A minimum of four years Product Type: Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill: 95% rye and 5% malted barley Proof & Filtration: 93 proof, unfiltered

Blue Note Crossroads - Product Type: Bourbon
Finish: Toasted French oak Proof: 100 proof, unfiltered

Blue Note Juke Joint - Aged: A minimum of three years
Product Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill: 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley
Proof & Filtration: 93 proof, unfiltered

Blue Note Uncut - Aged: A minimum of three years
Product Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill: 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley
Proof & Filtration: Variable Proof, unfiltered

How to find B.R. Distilling Co - 

https://www.brdistilling.com/
@brdistillingcompany
@bluenotebourbon
@riversetrye

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In this episode. The guys sit down with Nick Smith, Head Distiller of Bardstown Bourbon. 

Nick is a native to Bardstown, Kentucky and has been with the distillery since 2016. Nick worked his way up from Distillery Supervisor to Head Distiller.  We won't spoil his story here so sit back, relax and enjoy!

Follow Nick on Instagram @bbc_whiskeynick
Follow Bardstown Bourbon @bardstownbourbonco

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In this Episode, the guys sit with Adam Edwards Digital Brand Ambassador for Rabbit Hole Bourbon. Adam took us on a tour of their facility before we sat down to try 5 of their products on site. This was a really fun episode to do! Thank you Adam and Rabbit Hole for having us out and letting us crack open a unicorn bottle!!!

Bourbons in this podcast. 

Cavehill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 10% Malted Wheat, 10% Honey Malted Barley, 10% Malted Barley - 95 Proof

Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 25% Malted Rye, 5% Malted Barley - 95 Proof

Dareringer Straigh Bourbon Whiskey Finished In PX Sherry Casks - Mash Bill: 68% Corn, 18% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley - 93 Proof

Boxgirl Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey - Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley - 95 Proof

Mizunara Founders Collection 15 Year Old Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey - Finished in Japanese Oak, It takes between 200 and 500 years for this elusive oak tree to reach maturity. Only 1403 Bottles made! - Mash Bill: Not Disclosed - 114.2 Proof

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In this episode. The guys are joined by Brooke & Ian of 13 Podcast. 13 Podcast is one of the top haunted podcasts today garnering tens of thousands of downloads per episode. Also based in Kentucky, we connected via IG and through what better way to tell some of the spookiest bourbon tails out there than with new friends?

We know you all are going to love this one!

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In this episode, the guys sit down with Paul Hletko. Founder and distiller for Few Spirits in Evanston, Illinois. 

Paul Hletko, founder & distiller, saw the power of people following their dreams.  He turned his sights to making spirits.  He relentlessly pursued a new style of urban whiskey that would be the equal to that of his friends in Kentucky.  But creating whiskey in the seat of prohibition?  Seemed like a good place to start a bold, paradigm breaking whiskey brand.  

Down a dark back alley in Evanston, you will find an old chop-shop making flavorful bourbon & rye from grain-to-glass with a bold Chicago-style twist.  Innovative products continue to flow from the team at few.   Proof, as ever, that appearances can be deceptive.

https://www.fewspirits.com/

https://buyfewspirits.com/

Instagram - @fewspirits

Whiskey's featured in this podcast. 

Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 93 proof

Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 93 proof

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In this episode. The guys sit down with Actor, Best Selling Author, Philanthropist and owner of The Sassenach Whisky brand, Sam Heughan. We take a deep dive into Sam's whisky journey, discover more about his whisky, The Sassenach. Share a few stories, laughs and of course a few drams. We know you all are going to love this episode!

Sam is best known for his work as Jamie Fraser in the hit TV show Outlander. Sam also co-authored Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other with Outlander and previous Bourbon With Friends guest Graham McTavish. The book is a #1 New York Times Best Seller! Sam & Graham also brought their book to life with the hit TV show Men In Kilts.

Sam announced the day of this recording via his social media outlets a new project. Coming 9 November 2021, The Clanlands Almanac: Seasonal Stories from Scotland by Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish. We are really looking forward to this!

Make sure to follow Sam Heughan on Instagram @samheughan. As well as his whisky @sassenachspirits.

You can find out more about The Sassenach Here - https://sassenachspirits.com/

Find out more about Clanlands and the upcoming Clanlands Almanac here - The Clanlands Almanac: Seasonal Stories from Scotland by Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish.

The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky - 46% alcohol by volume (92 Proof)

Awards:

• 2 x Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold, International Spirits Challenge
• Gold, The Scotch Whisky Masters

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In this episode. The guys sit down with country music artist Thomas Fountain. We talk whiskey, music, how he drinks whiskey & why the Braves dynasty was a fraud! You're sure to have a few laughs! 

You can connect with Thomas below. 

https://thomasfountain.com/

Twitter - @TFountainMusic
Instagram - @TFountainMusic

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In this episode presented by the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. The guys welcome back one of their first ever guests. NHL Hall of Fame Goaltender Ed Belfour. Joining Ed this time is his son, Dayn Belofour. 

The Belfours’ first Small Batch is offered precisely at 100.5 proof. A true Small Batch, only 95 barrels comprised this one-time release. Staying true to the Belfour commitment to unique flavors, this wheated bourbon comes alive with beautiful aromas like wildflower honey. Creamy sweet flavors lead to a finish that is complex and evolving. You will likely enjoy notes of honey graham cracker, candied orange peel and sweet pipe tobacco. Allow this Small Batch to surprise your senses with each sip. 

Appearance: Medium amber

Nose: Freshly made caramel, wildflower honey, gardenia and hints of mulling spices

Taste: A creamy coating of caramel, chocolate, hazelnut and pecan

Finish: Honey graham cracker, candied orange peel, sweet pipe tobacco, light peppermint

50.25% ALC/VOL, 100.5 Proof, 750 ML and 200 ML

www.belfourspirits.com
Instagram - @belfourspirits

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