Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Jefferson's Founder Trey Zoeller live from the Kentucky Artisan Distillery about the new Jefferson’s Rye Cognac Finish Whiskey. They do a live review and whiskey tasting of this rye whiskey finished for 18 months in a blend of VSOP, VS and other ages of used French Cocgnac casks. Trey also gives an update on Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon Voyage 25, Ocearch, and other Jefferson's Bourbon whiskey releases to come. 

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As Kentucky Derby 147 draws near with a smaller allowed capacity at Churchill Downs Louisville, BourbonBlog.com 's Tom Fischer asks what will Kentucky derby look like in 2021? Bourbon expert Fischer speaks with Woodford Reserve Bourbon Master Distiller Chris Morris. 

As Woodford Reserve is the presenting sponsor of Kentucky Derby 147, Morris and Fischer take a look at what the changes at Derby will be this year along with the Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Charity Program which, this year is honoring black jockeys who won the Kentucky Ferby.

Chris also talks about the upcoming release of Woodford Reserve Batch Proof, the recent Double Double Oaked Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey, Woodford Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Bourbon 

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As we look at the Coronavirus effects on Hollywood and the film and television industry, film veterans Del Harvey from Rockford Files and Hill Street Blues along with Israel Marrero talk with Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock. Iz and Del tell us about their new projects including Bobby Brick and Moonlight Mile. They also discuss the reboots of major shows like Magnum P.I. and The Equalizer and what is expected in the near future once more film production resumes. 

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Pro Wrestlers Kevin Sullivan and Andrew "The Reinforcer" Anderson talk about the upcoming Wrestlecon, WrestleMania 37,  SWE Fury, plus a look back on the old days with top wrestlers in this podcast with Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. Recorded durinfg the Cigar Saturday show. 

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Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel talks about his fund called "86 Struggle" with the goal of raising $1 million for struggling restaurant employees who are out of work during the pandemic. They've raised over $300k so far. 

Chef Gruel joins Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and talks with them about the campaign and also about how his restaurant Slapfish is helping. Chef Gruel also talks about easy seafood recipes and suggested whiskey pairings with oysters. 

With locations across the country, Slapfish has taken a new approach to seafood and sustainability. 

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Ernie Padilla, the owner of Padilla Cigars, talks about cigar trends as he talks with Matty Rock and Tom Fischer.  They pair Padilla Cigars with whiskey and cocktails. 

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Hard Truth Distilling Company Master Distiller Bryan Smith joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer for a live tasting of their new Henry A. Sipes Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey in a Smoked Barrel. Smith says he worked with the Independent Stave Company to create a barrel with a light toast and heavy char that would deliver a one-of-kind flavor in the Bourbon whiskey world. 

The Nashville, Indiana based distillery continues to show innovation. They will soon become one of the first distilleries to have their own smokehouse experience which will be used to smoke their own barrels and to educate. 

Jefferson’s Founder Trey Zoeller joins Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer to talk about and taste the new Jefferson’s Reserve Single Barrel 100 Proof on the first day of its release. Jefferson's Reserve Single Barrels will also soon available in limited quantities across the country. 

However, Kentucky Artisan Distillery is the first place you can this new release and they will continue to have unique single barrels under the Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon expression. This is the first 100 proof release from the brand. Zoeller also tells BourbonBlog.com about a new Rye whiskey release coming in March 2021 and other new Jefferson's Ocean Voyage releases coming. 

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Jason Brauner, the founder of Buzzard's Roost Sippin' Whiskeys, talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about Buzzard's Roost Whiskey and Against the Grain Brewery Collaboration. Both based in Louisville, Kentucky, they have united for this project using Indenpdent Stave Company barrels. Sourcing Jaason's favorite selections of Rye whiskey from MGP and transforming it through the magic of the barrel is what makes this whiskey so unique. 

For this release, both the Against the Grain's Roosted Chiquen Beer and Buzzard's Roost Roosted Chiquen Brewer's Toast Finished Rye Whiskey have seen the same type of barrel.  This allows us to taste the impact of the barrel on both beverages. 

 Jason and Tom also try the Buzzard's Roost Toasted Barrel, which Jason says will be a seasonal release.

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Once a school superintendent, distiller Rick Molitor started s New Basin Distilling Company in Madras, Oregon, and now distills American Light Whiskey, Rye, Wheat. Whiskeys and more. 

He talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast and gives a for a virtual whiskey tasting and distillery tour. Rick also talks about his whiskey cigar project and special vinegars he makes. 

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