The Bourbon Life

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark is flying solo (as Matt recuperates from a cycling injury) as he spends some time hanging out with his new friends, Siddharth Sawkar and Adam Edmonsond, who are both brand new Masters of Scotch, kicking off a new series of Episodes called The Masters Series which will focus on the educational programs and certifications provided by The Council of Whiskey Masters.

Mark talks with Siddharth and Adam about their respective backgrounds and what led each of them to pursue their Master of Scotch certification; how they each prepared for the Master of Scotch certification exam; and what lies ahead for each of them (and Mark) as they look forward to the Level 4 Master of Whisky certification process in Scotland next year.

They also each enjoy several different whiskies, including a few Scotches, during the show.

You can learn more about the educational programs and certifications available from The Council of Whisky Masters at www.whiskymasters.org.

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 living the high life in Denver, Colorado visiting Ironton Distillery.

He chats with Head Distiller, Laura Walters, and Sales Manager, Mariko Jenkins, about their successes that they’ve had in the industry as well as what it’s been like building a brand in a predominantly male-dominated spirits industry. Laura also discusses Ironton’s upcoming move to Louisville, Colorado with Big Chief and talks about how the excitement is building for the team for the move.

Big Chief enjoys their Ironton Colorado Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 86 proof for the first half, then for the second half the big man is served up a giant glass of Ironton American Straight Malt Whiskey.

This ride on The Whiskey Trip will definitely have you smiling. Cheers!

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

The Crew talk about several different topics including the emerging American Single Malt category and where they think it may be headed, Mark’s recent experience as a Guest Judge at the International Whiskey Competition in Bardstown, and whether they each prefer barrel picks that are barrel strength or proofed down.

And they also taste and review the brand new American Single Malt release from James B, Beam Distilling, Clermont Steep, a Whiskey War Double Oaked, and the brand new 2023 Michter’s 10-Year Rye.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief is in Denver Colorado visiting Molly Brown Distillery. He chats with owners Justin and Steve to discuss how they refurbished old dairy tanks into a 6000 gallon pot still and fermentor tanks. In the midst of Covid, and with little money, these two turned their dreams into liquid gold with hard work and determination.

Justin, Steve, and Big Chief sip on their 100% grain to glass Molly Brown Straight Bourbons and Molly Brown High Rye Bourbon for the first half, then spice it up with a Molly Brown Single Barrel Cask Strength and their Spiced Bourbon  for the second half of this ride on The Whiskey Trip.

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller, from Ross & Squibb Distillery (or MGP as many of you still prefer to call it).

The guys talk with Ian about his background and how his career in chemical engineering led him to a position with MGP, the recent changes at MGP with the merger with Luxco and the creation of the new Ross & Squibb Distillery, and what the future looks like for Ian and Ross & Squibb.

And they also taste and review Ross & Squibb’s flagship brand Remus Straight Bourbon, their Rossville Union Barrel Strength Rye, and their award-winning 15-year Remus Gatsby Reserve Bourbon

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to the Rockies and hangs out with Jason Levinson from Stranahan’s. They discuss the history of Stranahan’s and the American Single Malt.

This Rocky Mountain Single Malt is handcrafted from grain to glass in Denver, Colorado. Using only the finest resources, their whiskey is made from 4 ingredients: 100% malted barley, yeast, Rocky Mountain water, and time in the barrel.

Jason and Big Chief sip on Mountain Angel 10 Year on the first half and then dive into the Sherry Cask for the second half of this ride on The Whiskey Trip.

Cheers!

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, Co-Founders of Brother’s Bond Bourbon, who were previous guests on the Podcast on Episode 97. And as a special bonus, they are joined by special co-host, Abby, who also happens to be Mark’s daughter.  

This Episode originally aired as Episode 124 on June 24, 2022. 

The guys (and Abby) talk with Ian and Paul about what has been going on with them since their appearance on Episode 97 in December of 2021, the upcoming release of their Cask Strength Brother’s Bond Bourbon, and some exciting new about future releases that we can expect to see from Brother’s Bond.

And they also taste and review the flagship release from the brand, Brother’s Bond Bourbon, and the soon-to-be-released Brother’s Bond Cask Strength Bourbon.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com 

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com 

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief hangs out with his friends, Jessica Ann from H&A Barrel Management and Zach from ZAK Cooperage. The discussion touches on all parts of the barrel market as Jessica and Zach educate the big man on the past, present, and future of aging spirits in oak.

This bourbon power couple know their whiskey inside the barrel and outside of it. Listen and learn as they take Big Chief through an explanation of both of their jobs of building and managing the vessel that holds our beloved whiskey.

Jessica and Zach start out sipping on New Riff and the Big Man gets it going with Jack Daniels single barrel picks. Big Chief pulls out a Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego rye finished in Rum Casks to finish the show with.

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by VisitLEX, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios discussing Mark’s new certification as a Master of Bourbon from The Council of Whiskey Masters

The guys talk about The Council of Whiskey Masters, which conducted the certification process, and about their focus and mission in the whiskey world; the workload involved in the process of preparation required for the Master of Bourbon certification; and what the 2-day certification examination was like and what potential candidates can expect if they are interested in pursuing the Master of Bourbon Certification.

They also taste and review Broken Barrel’s most recent core product, Americana, a special celebration surprise pour from Matt – E.H. Taylor Four Grain, and the best High Rye Bourbon on the market today – Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.visitlex.com

www.penelopebourbon.com  

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief hangs out with his great friend and sponsor, Chris Cruise, from Cruise Customs Flags. Chris tells his story of his journey from being a soldier in the 82nd Airborne to building art out of bourbon barrels.

During this amazing conversation between two veterans, Chris sips on Red Breast 12 Year while Big Chief pulls out a Limestone Branch Distillery wheated bourbon single barrel pick from Doc Crow’s and a New Riff Red Turkey Wheat.  

Big Chief also gives some shoutouts to some new Coast Guard Chiefs and his good friend Mark Rucker, on his accomplishment of becoming a Master of Bourbon.

Make sure to visit cruisecustomsflags.com to support this veteran-owned and operated business.

Cheers!