Episode 4 – Four Roses

The Bourbon Breakdown is back with a bottle built on romance, revival, and real flavor. Beau and Earl are diving into the legendary Four Roses Bourbon — and yes, the stories are just as smooth as the pour.

In this sip-worthy episode, we break down:
• The love story behind Four Roses and how the brand survived Prohibition, Seagram’s missteps, and made a legendary return
• Our in-person take on one of the best distillery tours in Kentucky — including a wild interactive bottle timeline you’ve gotta see to believe
• A Barrel Break Moment from a listener whose granddad made Four Roses the star of his holiday cards (vintage photo included — check our Instagram!)
• Flavor notes and food pairings that’ll elevate your next BBQ, dinner party, or cozy night in
• A brand-new segment: Where does Four Roses fit on your bourbon shelf — and how do Beau and Earl organize theirs?
• A deep dive listener question on bourbon terminology — from mash bills to bottled-in-bond, with a few personal missteps (and laughs) along the way

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the bottle, this episode will leave you feeling informed, entertained, and ready for another pour. So grab your glass, hit the website, and settle in — we’re going beyond the bottle once again.

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Episode 3 – Joseph Magnus
The Bourbon Breakdown is back — and this episode’s got flavor, history, and a whole lot of new! Beau and Earl are pouring up something special with Joseph Magnus Bourbon and teasing the launch of our brand-new website (yep, it comes with fresh merch too).

In this pour-worthy episode, we break down:
• The rich backstory of Joseph Magnus and how this revival brand became a modern classic
• Three must-know bourbon cocktails that’ll instantly upgrade your home bar
• A Barrel Break Moment on why building relationships at your local liquor store is key (and how it’s helped us score a few hidden gems)
• Killer food pairings that’ll bring out the best in Joseph Magnus — think smoky, bold, and a little sweet
• A listener question that gets us thinking: Does older really mean better when it comes to bourbon?

So pour yourself a glass, check out the new site, and sip along with us as we go beyond the bottle — one story, one laugh, and one sip at a time.

Episode 2 – E.H. Taylor Small Batch
Beau and Earl are back with another pour-worthy episode of The Bourbon Breakdown. This week, we’re cracking open the iconic E.H. Taylor Small Batch — a bottle that carries serious clout and even more Kentucky history.

In this episode, we explore:

• The story behind Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. and why this bourbon is considered a Bottled-in-Bond legend
• What makes this bottle stand out — from the packaging to the punchy flavor profile
• A Barrel Break Moment featuring a bourbon glaze recipe so good, your grill might cry
• Gift ideas for the bourbon lover in your life (because who doesn’t want to be that thoughtful friend?) 
  • https://thebourbonbreakdown.com/giftideas
• A listener question that stirs the pot: What makes bourbon different from whiskey?

So pour a glass, settle in, and join us as we go beyond the bottle — one story, one laugh, and one sip at a time.

In the debut episode of The Bourbon Breakdown, Beau and Earl crack open a classic — Buffalo Trace. We’re talking about the gateway bourbon that turned casual drinkers into full-blown fanatics. From its deep roots in Kentucky history to its surprising affordability, we break down what makes Buffalo Trace a staple on every shelf.

We’ll cover:

• The backstory of the Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Flavor notes and how it holds up neat, on the rocks, and in a cocktail
• Why this bottle’s reputation walks the line between underrated and overhyped
• Our personal first encounters with the Trace
• And of course, our first-ever Barrel Break Moment — a listener-submitted story that'll have you saying “Well I’ll be…”

Pull up a glass and join us as we kick off the bourbon journey — smooth, strong, and straight to the point.