Only Bourbon Fans

On this episode of Only Bourbon Fans, we sit down with Nicky B and Geoffrey from Tampa Bay Bourbon Boyz for a blind tasting lineup put together by Nicky. The challenge? Taste, rank, debate, and try to identify each pour before the bottles are revealed.

The lineup features a mix of established favorites and some newer names that have been generating buzz in bourbon circles, including Old Hoffman, Red Top Rye, and Kentucky Nectar from Old Commonwealth Distillery. As the rankings come together, a few surprises emerge—including one bottle that may have finished ahead of a true unicorn from the Pappy Van Winkle lineup.

With plenty of laughs, spirited debate, and a few shocking reveals, this episode is a reminder that labels, price tags, and hype disappear in a blind tasting. All that matters is what’s in the glass.

Grab a pour and join us for one of our most entertaining blind tastings yet.

On this episode of Only Bourbon Fans, the guys line up Michter's Straight Bourbon Small Batch, Angel's Envy, and Basil Hayden for a blind bourbon tasting, comparing flavor, proof, and overall drinkability before revealing the bottles and giving their final rankings.

What does it really take to launch a whiskey company from scratch?

In this episode, Sam and Albert, founders of Old Lore Whiskey Company, pull back the curtain on what it has been like building a non-distilling producer from the ground up.

We discuss the journey behind the inaugural release, The Preamble, and share details about the upcoming second release, Author’s Delight. Along the way, they talk candidly about sourcing barrels, selecting whiskey, developing a brand, and the many challenges and surprises that come with starting a whiskey company.

This episode offers an honest look at the ups and downs of turning an idea into a bottle on the shelf, along with our where Old Lore is headed next.

The story is still being written.

Back in the day, people were partying in an underground nightclub inside a cave... and when the city tried to shut it down, they got creative. Let's just say bourbon still found its way in🥃

Fast forward to today- same cave, but now it's a tourist destination and wedding venue!

The Lost River Cave is running a fundraiser, Bourbon for Butterflies, with a raffle loaded with heavy-hitting flights:

Pappy. Blanton's. BTAC. Weller.

We sat down with Justin from the Lost River Cave to break it all down- history, the cause, and how you can get in on the raffle

On this episode of Only Bourbon Fans, we dive into two of ASW Fiddler picks, courtesy of our friends at Pour More: the Fiddler Encore, a tequila-finished bourbon, and their Toasted Rye.

On this episode of Only Bourbon Fans, we check out three Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof store picks and see how they stack up. Same bottle, different stores—each one drinks a little differently in its own way.

In this episode, we put Maker’s Mark Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Knob Creek 9 Year, and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year to the test and see which one actually stands out. We’re tasting them blind, comparing notes, and trying to lock in our rankings before the bottles get revealed.

Three bourbons. One blind taste test.
This week, we pour Woodford Double Oaked, Old Forester 1910, and Elijah Craig Toasted without knowing which is which. We compare tasting notes, talk about toasted vs. double-oaked barrels, and see which bottle actually wins when the labels disappear.

Only bourbon fans welcome Alex Shaw to talk about where whiskey enjoyment meets weight loss. He shares his journey from personal trainer to the creator of Whiskey Weight Loss and how he’s found a way to balance a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying a good pour.

Alex breaks down practical tips for fitting alcohol into a weight loss plan, why relationships in the whiskey community matter, and the science behind whiskey calories. He gets real about how whiskey affects sleep, appetite, and hydration, and shares strategies for staying on track without extreme dieting.

They also touch on sugar in modern diets, what consumers expect from new whiskey releases, and wrap up with rapid-fire questions that reveal Alex’s personal favorites and insights. It’s a refreshing take on enjoying life without sacrificing your health.

This episode was supposed to be Blind #2…until someone stole Zack’s sample. So much for a blind tasting! Even with that chaos, we dive into some of our favorites - Bibb and Tucker, ASW, and more—sharing what we love about each. Plus some big news about our own whiskey, Old Lore Whiskey Company, and what’s coming next.