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Whiskey expert Tom Fischer sips and chats live Scotch Whisky with Ardbeg and Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky Ambassador David Blackmore. We get updates on new releases from the brands including Glenmorangie Cadboll Estate 15-year-old, Ardbeg Blaaack Committee Release, Ardbeg Wee Beastie, and the original Ardbeg Blaaack release.

We also review the Glenmorangie La Quinta Ruban 14 vs. the 12-year-old releases.

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On our Sunday Brunch Edition,  we pair good friends and libration by welcoming Umberto Lucchini, founder of Wolf Spirit Distillery in Eugene, Oregon that produces Blood, Sweat, & Tears Vodka.  And live from Bruce Julian Clothier, in Charlotte, North Carolina,  Bruce Julian, Bonnie, and Paul Raybin also join us to talk about their Bloody Mary Mix and Bruce Julian Heritage Foods.

We mix all this together for a perfect way to start the Sunday. 

Wold Spirit Distillery is also the importer of Tom of Finland Organic Vodka. Umberto tells us about his Puncher's Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will also be released later this year.

Recorded live on our http://BourbonBlog.com/live. 

We sip Plantation Rum live with Guillaume Lamy as he guides us through a virtual tasting of Plantation Xaymaca and Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum.  He also gives a preview of the Plantation Isle of Fiji release coming later in 2020. Many fans of Plantation join in with questions about vintage releases and Guillaume tells the history of the brand. 

Guillaume also describes how helpful the distilleries for Plantation Rum have been during the COVID-19 crisis producing hand sanitizers and the safety measure they have taken at the facilities. 

Spirits journalist Tom Fischer talks with Cardinal Spirits craft distillery in Bloomington, Indiana to taste their this Pineapple Spiced Tiki Rum, Lake House Spiced Rum, Songbird Coffee Liqueur, Bramble and other spirits.  Fischer talks with Cardinal Spirits co-founder Adam Quirk as they review the spirits and showcase cocktails. They also talk about the important role Cardinal Spirits has played in the Bloomington community during COVID-19 and cocktails to-go available at the distillery during the shutdown.

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Old Dominick Distillery Master Distiller Alex Castle joins whiskey expert Tom Fischer to taste spirits from their distillery including "All the Cookies" Bourbon whiskey finished in used Meddlesome Brewing Company Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Beer barrels. They also taste an Old Dominick Distillery Gin and barell-finished Gin in the live interview and tasting. The distillery has also been producing hand sanitizer during the Coronavirus crisis.

Hit a cappella group Straight No Chaser members Steve Morgan, Charlie Mechling, Jasper Smith, and Dave Richards "DR" talk with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about a capella. The singers sip whiskey and chat about what has been happening with the group during the COVID-19 crisis and also tell us about their new SNC Music releases and tours to look forward to. They also showcase their Straight No Chaser Vodka by Hard Truth Distilling Company of Nashville, Indiana. 

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The story of the Uncle Nearest Whiskey brand told by Ambassador Sailor Guevara. Sailor talks live with whiskey expert Tom Fischer for a live whiskey tasting and review of Uncle Nearest 1884 and Uncle Nearest 1865 Whiskey.  Founder Fawn Weaver read a story by Clay Risen in the New York Times about  Nathan "Nearest" Green teaching Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Sailor also gives updates on the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee 

 Sailor is the winner of the Icons of Whisky American Whisky Ambassador of the Year 2020 from Whisky Magazine.

Kentucky Derby 2020 updates in this podcast include details on the day-long virtual experience planned for Saturday, May 2, with Churchill Downs of Louisville, Kentucky, and Woodford Reserve. This will help celebrate the annual "Run for the Roses" rescheduled for September 5, 2020, due to the COVID-19 crisis.  There is a first-ever virtual horse race planned along with presentations from Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. Recorded live on our http://BourbonBlog.com/live channels, watch that links for daily broadcasts. 

Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris teases forward some Kentucky Derby 146 news and festivities that will be happening as part of the rescheduling of Kentucky Derby 146 from May 2 to September 5.. As Chris talks with whiskey expert Tom Fischer, they talk about and the Woodford Malt, Wheat, Rye, and Double Oaked whiskeys. Chris shares his favorite mint julep and cocktail recipes made with Woodford. Recorded live on BourbonBlog's nightly social media broadcast "Quarantine Drinking Team" series. 

Distilleries are doing their part to support the hospitality industry during the Coronavirus restaurant and bar shutdown. The Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. team talks with BourbonBlog.com's Tom Fischer about making their Bourbon and rye whiskey single barrels available for purchase to go with a portion of sales going to the United States Bartenders Guild  Emergency Assistance Fund.  

They are working on this and other efforts to support bartenders and hospitality teams who are out of work. 

Caleb Kilburn,  Carson Taylor, and Cordell Lawrence join us live from their distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. To learn more about the single barrels and donations to make,  visit this link .