The Bourbon Life

The Bourbon Life episodes:

• 04.30.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 18 - Marlene Holmes, Master Distiller - Milam & Greene Whiskey

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Blanco, Texas to chat with Master Distiller, Marlene Holmes from Milam and Greene Whiskey. Marlene sits down with the Big Man and chats about the...

  
• 04.26.2024

  Season 5, Episode 17: David Mandell, Co-Founder & CEO, and John Hargrove, Co-Founder, COO, and President - Whiskey House

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with David Mandell, Co-Founder & CEO, and John Hargrove, Co-Founder, COO, and President, of Whiskey...

  
• 04.23.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 17 - Tyler Blount, Owner - Neches Brewing Company

  This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Port Neches, Texas to chat with Tyler Blount, Owner of Neches Brewing Company. Big Chief has collaborated with Neches Brewing Company and Treaty Oak Distilling...

  
• 04.19.2024

  Season 5, Episode 16: Ray Franklin, Founder & President of Staghorn, Owner of Garrard County Distilling Co.

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ray Franklin, Founder & President of Staghorn, Owner of Garrard County Distilling Co. The guys talk with Ray about...

  
• 04.16.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 16 - Logan Welk, President & Chief Operating Officer - B. R. Distilling

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Memphis, Tennessee to chat with Logan Welk President and Chief Operating Officer, from B. R. Distilling Company. Logan takes the Big Man on a ride...

  
• 04.12.2024

  Season 5, Episode 15: Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales - Blackwood Distilling Co.

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales, for Blackwood Distilling Co. in Versailles, Kentucky. The...

  
• 04.09.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 15 - Southeast Texas-Based Music Group, Running on Credit

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief showcases the music of the Southeast Texas band Running on Credit.  This week Big Chief takes a breaks from distilleries and introduces listeners to Running on Credit. This band is straight...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Season 2, Episode 14: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation. The Crew talks...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Special Episode: Liquor Barn Pappy/BTAC Raffle - March 23, 2024

  In this Special Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew is on location at Liquor Barn – Hamburg in Lexington for their Annual Pappy/BTAC Raffle. The crew talks about the 2023 BTAC and...

  
• 04.02.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 14 - Macaulay Minton, President & Chief Alchemist - Dark Arts Whiskey House

  This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Lexington, KY and chats with Macaulay Minton, President and Chief Alchemist for Dark Arts Whiskey House. Macaulay takes the Big Man on a ride learning...

  
• 03.29.2024

  Season 5, Episode 13: Dr. Pat Heist, Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder, & Co-Owner - Wilderness Trail Distillery

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Dr. Pat Heist, Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder, & Co-Owner, of Wilderness Trail Distillery, in Danville, Kentucky. The guys talk...

  
• 03.26.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 13 - Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations & Chief Whiskey Scientist

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Kentucky and chats with Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations & Chief Whiskey Scientist for Barrell Craft Spirits. Tripp takes the Big Man on a...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Season 5, Episode 12: Danny Kahn, Master Distiller, Distillation & Aging Operations Director - Sazerac

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Danny Kahn, Master Distiller and Distillation & Aging Operations Director, from Sazerac.   The...

  
• 03.19.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 12 - Jimmy Pierce, Master Hatter & Owner, Jimmy Pierce Designs

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Hutto, Texas and chats with Jimmy Pierce, Master Hatter and Owner, of Jimmy Pierce Designs. The Big Man visits with one of his new sponsors,...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Season 5, Episode 11: Matt Groves, Sales Director - Augusta Distillery

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt, Mark, and Special Co-Host, Chad, spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Matt Groves, Sales Director, for Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky. The...

  
• 03.12.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 11: Tracy & Barbara Napolitano, Founders - New Orleans Bourbon Festival

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride back to New Orleans, Louisiana and chats with Tracy and Barbara Napolitano, Founders of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Tracy and Barbara take the Big Man...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Season 5, Episode 10: Matt & Mark - Unscripted & Unfiltered

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great pours and even better conversation. It’s been a while since it’s...

  
• 03.05.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 10 - Laura Papa, Director of Sales, & Marie Perez, Distiller - Fierce Whiskers Distillery

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride back to Austin, Texas and chats with Laura Papa, Director of Sales, and Marie Perez, Distiller, from Fierce Whiskers Distillery. Laura and Marie take the Big...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Season 5, Episode 9: Amir Peay, Owner, & Cody Giles, Head Distiller - James E. Pepper Distillery

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Amir Peay, Owner, and Cody Giles, Head Distiller, at the James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Amir was...

  
• 02.27.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 9 - Jason Harry, Brand Experience Manager, & Christian Wilhoft, Single Barrel Program Manager - Still Austin Whiskey Co.

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Austin, Texas and chats with Jason Harry, Brand Experience Manager, and Christian Wilhoft, Single Barrel Program Manager, from Still Austin Whiskey Co. Jason and Christian...

  
• 02.23.2024

  Season 5, Episode 8: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, the entire Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and even better conversation. The Crew talk about...

  
• 02.20.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 8: Porter, Mitch, & Tanner - The Bayou Dragons

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to chat with fellow podcasters and hunters, the Bayou Dragons. The Bayou Dragons and Big Chief talk about growing up as country boys and their first...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Season 5, Episode 7: Mike Rowe, Descendant - Knobel Whiskey

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time with the one and only Mike Rowe, Descendant (his title not ours) of Knobel Whiskey. You might recognize Mike from his wildly...

  
• 02.13.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 7: Barry Brinegar, Co-Founder & Shareholder - RD1 Spirits

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Lexington, Kentucky and introduces listeners to RD1 Spirits. He chats with Co-Founder and Shareholder, Barry Brinegar. Barry and Big Chief sit down in front of...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Season 5, Episode 6: Dan McKee, Master Distiller - Michter's

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time recording on location at Porch Kitchen & Bar in downtown Louisville, Kentucky with Dan McKee, Master Distiller of Michter’s. Dan was previously a guest on Episode...

  
• 02.06.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 6: Mark McLaughlin, Co-Founder & Owner - Old Line Spirits

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Baltimore, Maryland and introduces listeners to Old Line Spirits. He chats with Co-Founder and Owner, Mark McLaughlin. Mark and Big Chief discuss how Old Line...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Season 5, Episode 5: Mike Sherman, Vice President - Vendome Copper & Brass Works

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Mike Sherman, Vice President, of Vendome Copper & Brass Works in Louisville, Kentucky. The guys talk with Mike about his background and his...

  
• 01.30.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 5 - Jim Hough, Founder & Owner - Liberty Pole Spirits

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Washington, Pennsylvania and introduces listeners to Liberty Pole Spirits. He chats with Founder and Owner, Jim Hough. Jim and Big Chief discuss The Whiskey Rebellion...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Season 5, Episode 4: Conor O'Driscoll, Master Distiller - Heaven Hill

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller for Heaven Hill, while recording a show in front of a live audience at BourbonCon in Lexington, Kentucky. Conor...

  
• 01.23.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 4: Brian Luftman, Co-Founder - Never Say Die Bourbon

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to England and introduces listeners to Never Say Die Bourbon. He chats with Co-Founder, Brian Luftman. Brian shares the story of a thoroughbred foal who was...

  
• 01.19.2024

  Season 5, Episode 3: The Bourbon Life Crew - 2024 Predictions & 2023 Favorites

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and even better conversation. They each make their predictions for what they think...

  
• 01.16.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 3: Colby & Ashley Frey, Founders & Owners - Frey Ranch Distillery

  This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Fallon, Nevada and introduces listeners to Frey Ranch Distillery. He chats with farmers, ranchers, and founders, Colby and Ashley Frey. Colby and Ashley share their...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Season 5, Episode 2: Rebecca Burnworth, Founder & Owner - The Stave & District 7 Social

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with three-time guest, Rebecca Burnworth, Founder & Owner, of The Stave and District 7 Social. Rebecca was previously a guest on Episodes 4 &...

  
• 01.09.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 2: Kris Koenig, Founder & Owner - Golden Beaver Distillery

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Chico, California and introduces listeners to Golden Beaver Distillery. He chats with fellow U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Founder, and Owner, Kris Koenig. Mike Kellogg from...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Season 5, Episode 1: Chef Ouita Michel - Holly Hill & Co. & the Holly Hill Restaurant Group

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with a true Kentucky treasure – 8-time James Beard Foundation Nominee, Chef Ouita Michel from Holly Hill & Co. and the Holly Hill Restaurant...

  
• 01.02.2024

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 45 - 2023 Craft Distillery & Whiskey of the Year Announcement with Special Guest, Steve Johnson

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to announce his 2023 Craft Distillery and Whiskey of the Year with special guest Steve Johnson. I’m the first half Big Chief announces Treaty Oak Distillery...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Season 4, Episode 52: Sam Rock, Founder - Bluegrass Distillers

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Sam Rock, Founder, of Bluegrass Distillers in Lexington, KY. Sam was previously a guest on Episode 102 in...

  
• 12.26.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 44 - Michael Wright - GM, Longhorn Liquor & Director, SETX Whiskey Festival

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride with a Liquor Store and Whiskey Festival. His guest is Michael Wright, General Manager of Longhorn Liquor chain in Southeast Texas and Director of the SETX...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Season 4, Episode 51: The Bourbon Life Crew - 15 Whiskey Blind Challenge

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios for their Holiday Spectacular, or as Matt called it their Bourbon Life Crew “Crewza Booza Reviewza Palooza”,...

  
• 12.19.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 43 - Brian Haara, Attorney & Author - Bourbon Justice

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride with a lawyer. His guest is Brian Haara, author of Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America. He tells Big Chief about how he would review...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Season 4, Episode 50: Brad Williams, Sr. Category Mgr. for Spirits at Liquor Barn/BevMo/GoPuff

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios with Brad Williams, Senior Category Manager for Spirits at Liquor Barn/BevMo/GoPuff. Brad was previously a guest on Episodes...

  
• 12.12.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 42 - Raleigh Hughes, Head of Sales - Bendt Distilling Co.

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Lewisville, Texas and introduces you to Bendt Distilling Co. He chats with Raleigh Hughes, who is the Head of Sales. Raleigh takes the Big Man...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Season 4, Episode 49: Denny Potter & Jane Bowie, Co-Founders - Potter Jane Distilling Co.

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios with Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, Co-Founders, of Potter Jane Distilling Co.   The guys talk with Denny...

  
• 12.05.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 41 - The Likarish Family - Ironroot Republic Distillery

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to North Texas and introduces you to Ironroot Republic Distillery. He chats with Robert and Jonathan Likarish and also gets a surprise visit from the Mother...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Season 4, Episode 48: Chad Watson, Single Barrel/Operations Manager - Rare Character Whiskey

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios with their good friend, Chad Watson, Single Barrel/Operations Manager, for Rare Character Whiskey. You might also recognize Chad...

  
• 11.28.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 40 - Jeff Arnett, Co-Founder & Master Distiller - Company Distilling

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Tennessee and introduces you to Company Distilling. He chats with Co-Founder, Jeff Arnett, who was the former Master Distiller for Jack Daniel’s.  Jeff tells listeners...

  
• 11.21.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 39 - Jay Erisman, Co-Founder - New Riff Distilling

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Northern Kentucky to introduce you to New Riff Distilling. He chats with Co-Founder, Jay Erisman, who is known as the Whiskey Man. Jay tells listeners...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Season 4, Episode 46: The Bourbon Life Crew - "Crewsgiving"

  In this Special Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the entire Bourbon Life Crew spends some time together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great drinks and conversation, as well as their annual “Crewsgiving” meal prepared by Matt. They...

  
• 11.14.2023

  The Whiskey Trip - Ep. 38 - Daniel Barnes & Tony Gonzalez - Treaty Oak Distilling

  This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to the Hill Country of Texas to visit Treaty Oak Distilling. He sits down with owner, Daniel Barnes, and Chief Marketing Officer, Tony Gonzalez. They talk...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Season 4, Episode 45: Barry Downing, Executive VP & Master Blender - Limestone Farms

  In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Barry Downing, Executive VP & Master Blender, of Limestone Farms The guy talk with Barry about his extensive background in the culinary and...