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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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Rocker Ted Poley is most known for being the lead singer of Danger Danger. Ted catches up with Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on Cigar Saturday Live. Ted talks about releases from Four the Hard Way to Revolve, and how he looks forward to performing live concerts once again. The pandemic also inspired his new Miss your Touch Jewelry Collection. Ted also discusses  his work with Forgotten Felines, learn more on ForgottenFelines.org.

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Once a year, Kings County Distillery releases their Empire State Rye Whiskey. This catetory of New York whiskey has its very own standards of identity with this New York, legal classication. Based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this is New York City's oldest distillery since Prohibition. Founder and distiller Colin Spoelman talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast. 

Kings County Empire State Rye has won awards from San Francisco World Spirits Competition to ACSA and ADI Awards.

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Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire Podcast joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on BourbonBlog.com's Cigar Saturday.  Matt Farah talks about his favorite cars, his views on Tesla and electric cars, and of course, they sip some whiskey. WhisltePig 15 Rye Whiskey is even poured during the show.  Matt also recently open the Westside Collector Car Storage Facility in Culver City, California, for collectors car storage. 

With the best in cigars and smokes, this podcast could give new meaning to "burnout."  Check out Matt's podcast on TheSmokingTire.com.

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Cigar and whiskey pairings with Frankie Dranks, the host of Sips and Sticks podcast along with Joey Drew, join Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on Cigar Saturday. They talk about pairings like Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Cigar, Acid Cigars, and a few favorite Bourbons including Jefferson's  Reserve Bourbon and FEW Spirits of Evanston, Illinois. 

Frankie is also known as Frank Moreno, He is Drew Estate Cigar & Spirits Pairing Ambassador and also a killer mixologist.

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Straight No Chaser joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer live as the group members are all in one room preparing for their Livestream Shows during Christmas,

In this podcast, Straight No Chaser sings a few  Christmas songs and tracks from their new album "Social Christmasing"  and they talk about what their virtual shows are like during the holidays. To watch one of their virtual shows, visit SNCMusic.com.

Fischer hosts backstage Bourbon tasting for SNC every year. In this show, Straight No Chaser brings their Straight No Chaser Vodka and also some Sipes' Bourbon, both from Hard Truth Distilling Co. to taste. 

Special thanks to Randy Stine, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Charlie Mechling, Jerome Collins,  Walter Chase, Sargon Isho, Tyler Trepp and Jasper Smith for joining us! 

Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference goes virtual for the first time and you can be part of it this week. In this podcast, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with the director and founder Kellie Shevlin about the first and only show dedicated to independent beverage producers including beer, wine, spirits, whiskey, mead, cider, and saki. 

They talk about this year's virtual conference happening this week on  Dec 2 and 3 AND more virtual events happening through 2021. "Women in Craft" will also be virtual in 2021 and the conference intends to resume in person in October 2021. 

A CBE Virtual Showcase Pass is free, and there are other options, including a $25 discount when you use the code "cyber"  when registering at https://www.craftbeverageexpo.com.