The Bourbon Life

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, Co-Founders, of Lost Lantern Whiskey. Nora and Adam were previously guests on Episode 50 in January 2021.

The guys talk with Nora and Adam about all of the exciting things that been going on with Lost Lantern since they were last on the show, how and why they decided to use the business model of an Independent Bottler rather than a non-distilling producer, and the Summer of Bourbon and what the future looks like for the brand.

They also taste and review one of Lost Lantern’s Single Cask Series releases, the Still Austin Whiskey Co. Straight Texas Bourbon, two of Lost Lantern’s Single Distillery Series releases including the Balcones Distilling Gentle Giant Texas Single Malt and the Frey Ranch Soaring Spice Straight Nevada Bourbon, and one the Lost Lantern Blend Series releases – the Far Flung Bourbon.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief chats with his friends Diane Strong, Amzie Wenning, and Rene True from the Bourbon on the Banks Festival. This Bourbon Festival, held October 6th and 7th in Frankfort, Kentucky right on the banks of the Kentucky River, is an event not to miss.

Big Chief gets this trio to take you through every detail of the Festival. From the Friday night VIP Reception and Auction, where the Big Man will be host a Live Podcast conducting live interviews, to the main event of Bourbon on the Banks on Saturday. To top it all off, it will be Big Chief’s 50th Birthday as well.

In the first half Big Chief, Diane, Amzie, and Rene sample a Bourbon Festival barrel pick from French Lick Spirits that’s an absolute must buy once you’re at the Festival. In the second half, the trio treat Big Chief to another Festival barrel pick of Knob Creek. The Big man says this 9-year, 8 month old, 120 proof Bourbon is one of the best he has ever tasted from Knob Creek.

This ride on The Whiskey Trip showcases one of the premier Bourbon Festivals in America today that will feature over 60 distilleries. Buy your tickets today and come help Big Chief celebrate all that is Bourbon.

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Seth Benhaim, Chief Creative Officer and Founder, of Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. Seth was previously a guest on Episode 114 in April 2022.

The guys talk with Seth about his past experience in the spirits industry and how that led him to start Broken Barrel Whiskey Co., the impressive amount of recognition that the brand and their expressions have received this year, and some exciting things that are coming up for the brand as well later this year.

They also taste and review Broken Barrel’s Americana, Cask Strength Bourbon, and American Single Malt Luciferous.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief traveled West to Houston, Texas to visit Yellow Rose Distilling and their Head Distiller, Michael Langan. Yellow Rose is known for their Outlaw Bourbon that has a 100 % Yellow Dent Corn Mash bill. The whiskey has changed a lot in the past 5 years since the big man first tasted it. It’s gained that outlaw spice that he was looking for with its name.

In the first half, Big Chief and Michael start with a sample of their Outlaw Bourbon that is still a few years from being released.  At two years and barrel strength, it surprised Big Chief. In the second half Michael treats Big Chief to a special pour from a Crowded Barrel blend for The Texas Whiskey Festival that includes their Outlaw Bourbon. This blend was made up of 3.5 yr. Old Bourbon from San Luis spirits, 2 yr. old Bourbon from Shire Distilling and 4 yr. old Bourbon from Yellow Rose Distilling. At 116.1 proof this is a big, bold, beautiful Texas whiskey.

This ride on The Whiskey Trip shows how a distillery can change over time and also how their whiskey can come of age. Go back and re-visit those distilleries that weren’t quite ready for your palate in the past.

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Macaulay Minton, President & Chief Alchemist, from Dark Arts Whiskey House in Lexington.

The guys talk with Macaulay about his incredible background in the whiskey world and how that led him to create Dark Arts Whiskey House, the incredible facility that they are creating in downtown Lexington that will be a must-see destination for anyone on the Bourbon Trail, and what the future looks like for Macaulay and the brand,

They also taste and review three different core expressions from Dark Arts, including their “Low Rye” Bourbon finished with French Oak, their High Rye Bourbon, and their 95-5 Rye finished with Amburana Wood, as well as two of their Limited Time Offerings including their “Low Rye” Bourbon finished in Madeira casks, and their “Low Rye” Bourbon finished in Pinot Noir casks.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.

And Macaulay would like to remind everyone to dabble in the Dark Arts responsibly.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is in the Big Easy - New Orleans, Louisiana - visiting with David Whitmore and Brian Landry at the Jack Rose Restaurant. The Big man chats with David and Brian about their adventures in starting The Kitchen Table at Jim Beam Distillery and how they both got their starts as Chefs. They explain the menu and how it must complement the whiskey.

In the first half Big Chief, David and Brian start with Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish. They then move to Japanese Hibiki Whiskey from Suntory. Big Chief describes it like the perfect blend of bourbon, Irish whiskey, and Scotch. In the second half they sip on a Baker’s 7 year which is actually 8 years and 9 months at 107 proof. They finish the show with some Sweetens Cove. This whiskey got its name from a golf course that has a tradition of new golfers taking a shot of whiskey on the first hole.

This ride on The Whiskey Trip shows how great whiskey, food, and laughter are great for the soul when shared with awesome friends. Go visit these two amazing chefs at Jack Rose or The Kitchen Table. You won’t be disappointed.

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Scott Sargeant, Bar Manager, and Chase Henry, Bartender and Master of Bourbon, from Wiseguy Lounge.

The guys talk with Scott and Chase about their respective backgrounds and how they each got into the industry, the amazing curated Bourbon collection at Wiseguy Lounge and how they develop their incredible cocktail menu, and all of the incredible events that they have planned for Bourbon Heritage Month in September.

They also taste and review three different Wiseguy Lounge single barrel selections, including a Four Roses OESK, an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and a Stagg (Jr.).

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is in the Big Easy - New Orleans, Louisiana - visiting Seven Three  Distilling. The Big man chats with Head Distiller, Luka Cutura, about this young distillery named for the 73 neighborhoods of New Orleans. They discuss Luka’s Croatian heritage of distilling and the bustling city’s rebirth after Katrina. Big Chief can see the future is bright for Luka and is excited to see what’s ahead for Seven Three Distilling.

In the first half, Big Chief and Luka start out with By-Water Bourbon, a wheated bourbon with a unique mashbill of 64% corn, 26 % wheat and 10% malted wheat. They then move to the Irish Channel whiskey which is a blend of a 10-year Irish whiskey and an American whiskey finished in a cognac barrel. Big Chief gets Belgian waffles and whipped cream. In the second half, they sip on a barrel-aged Gentilly Gin and then finish the show with a By-Water Four Grain Bourbon that will be released next week.

This ride on The Whiskey Trip once again features a craft distillery that also happens to be in a city with an amazing whiskey history. If you’re in New Orleans you definitely need to take the tour. You won’t regret it.

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great pours and some even better conversation.

They talk about the recent announcement of the Molson Coors buyout of Blue Run, if Instagram and other social media “influencers” take themselves way too seriously, and whether the higher-aged Bourbons and Ryes (12-17 years) which seem to have become much more prevalent in the marketplace over the past year or so are worth effort and money to track down.

They also have some fun with some blind pours provided by Philip, Matt, and Chad, including Howler Head Monkey Spirit, Montgomery Whiskey American Single Malt, and a 2023 Woodford Reserve Batch Proof.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief chats with his whiskey buddies, Adam and Drew. They discuss MGP and the brands that source from the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of whiskey. They let you know what to look for on the label to identify MGP-sourced whiskey. And you’ll be surprised at some of the brands that bottle up MGP as their own.

In the first half Big Chief, Adam and Drew all start out with Penelope Toasted. Then sample several other brands throughout the Episode to showcase the diversity for which MGP is known. From their rye bourbon, their wheated mash-bill, and their rye whiskey, they have something for everyone.

This ride on The Whiskey Trip is about educating the listener to understand what you’re drinking and where it comes from.

Cheers!