The Bourbon Life

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by VisitLEX, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Dr. Nicole Saphier, Radiologist & Director of Breast Imaging at Sloan Kettering, Author, Speaker, and FOX News Contributor.

They talk with Nicole about how she decided to become a Radiologist and the amazingly important work that she does in women’s health at Sloan Kettering; her work with FOX News, initially as a medical contributor, and how she got that role; and her most recent book, Panic Attack, and what we’ve learned from the recent pandemic and how the past three years have affected us all.

And since she’s not a big Bourbon drinker it was a great opportunity for the guys to walk her through some great Bourbons, including Basil Hyden’s, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled in Bond, and the 2022 Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year Old.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.visitlex.com

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Big Chief heads West to Santa Fe New Mexico. As an old west city where American outlaws like Billy the Kidd once roamed you would expect them to have some whiskey on hand. 

Big Chief visits with Colin Keegan, the Founder of Santa Fe Spirits, who is making some amazing American Single Malt Whiskey he calls ColKegan. Santa Fe Spirits’ Colkegan Single Malt Whiskey’s wonderfully complex flavor profile benefits from a very different type of smoked malt: mesquite.

Listen in as Colin and Big Chief sip on ColKegan American Single Malt and their American Single Malt cask strength. 

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by VisitLEX, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with the better half (or so he claims) of The Lee & Hayley Show, Lee Cruse.

They talk with Lee about how being the son of a high school basketball coach here in Kentucky and a huge fan of late night television hosts as a kid helped to shape his sense of humor and desire to make the people around him laugh; how a seemingly difficult situation with a former employer led to the rather serendipitous moment that allowed him create his own show with his co-host, Hayley Harmon, and to take complete ownership of the project for themselves; and the amazing growth that the show has enjoyed over the past three years and how he intends to continue to build on that success in the future.

They also taste and review the 2022 Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked, the 2022 Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year Old (and the very funny story that goes with that), and a Huber’s Starlight Distillery Liquor Barn Single Barrel Rye Pick.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.visitlex.com

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.unclenearest.com

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads East to The Big Easy and to chat with Barbara and Tracy Napolitano of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. 

The big man rolls through the history of the Festival, the history of Bourbon in New Orleans, and Barbara and Tracy share all of the exciting details about what everyone can expect at this year’s Festival. 

Listen in as Big Chief, Barbara, and Tracy sip on some Four Roses, Jack Daniels, Penelope, and Paul Sutton single barrel picks. Laissez les bons temps rouler, or if you don’t speak Cajun, “Let the Good Times Roll.”

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and his special guest co-host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out with Elizabeth O’Neill McCall, the new Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve in her 1st podcast since taking over in that role last month.

They talk with Elizabeth about her education and Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and the winding road that led her to the whiskey world and the sensory lab at Brown- Forman in 2009; her prior work as both Master Taster and Assistant Master Distiller and the education and experience she gained in working with, and training under, Bourbon Hall of Famer, Chris Morris; and what the future looks like for both Elizabeth and Woodford under her guidance and leadership.

They also taste and review a Jackson’s Wine & Spirits Double Oaked Pick, Woodford Rye, and the Baccarat Edition Woodford Reserve.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.unclenearest.com

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads over to the Big City of Houston, Texas to pay a visit to the Giant Texas Distillers.  As they say everything is bigger in Texas. 

The big man sits down with Giant Texas Distillers Head Distiller, Julian Giraldo. The Colombian-born whiskey master’s story is the American dream come true. 

Listen in as Big Chief and Julian sample their Rye Bourbon, Cask Strength Rye Bourbon, Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon, and a beautiful expression of Brandy. 

Cheers!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together, enjoying some great conversation and even better whiskies from around the world.

They talk about the importance of keeping an open mind when it comes to trying whiskies from other countries; Mark shares his thoughts on the recent Bourbon Classic event in Louisville that he attended; and the Crew talks about the recent exciting news about Elizabeth McCall being named the new Master Distiller at Woodford Reserve (and drop a little teaser related to that news as well).

They also taste and review several different whiskies from around the world, including Nikka From the Barrel Japanese Whiskey, Egan’s Vintage Grain Irish Whiskey, and WhistlePig 12 Canadian Rye Whiskey.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.unclenearest.com

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

Join Mike "Big Chief" Hiatt as he launches his new podcast, The Whiskey Trip, with his good friend Adam Boothby. They sip on eight great whiskies from around the globe as Big Chief dives into where he plans to take you on The Whiskey Trip. 

The Big man gives thanks to his sponsors and friends that have helped him make this podcast a reality. He also tells about his military service and how his podcasting came about.

The eight whiskies that they enjoy on the show, Red Breast 12yr, Jonnie Walker Black label, Abasolo, Crown Royal Winter Wheat, Knob Creek 15yr, Jack Daniels Single Malt, Yellow Spot and Bruichladdich, are all worthy of trying. 

Cheers.

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Kristopher Hart, Host of ESPN’s Whiskey Neat, and Co-Founder/Owner of Gregarious Grump Spirits and The Prideful Goat.

The guys talk with Kristopher about how his love for a girl and his desire to impress her father led him into the world of whiskey and eventually into a career centered around it; his show, Whiskey Neat, on ESPN Radio and all of the amazing guests he’s had on the show with him; and the creation and growth of his brands, Gregarious Grump Spirits and The Prideful Goat, and what the future looks like for both.

They also taste and review the 2022 Release of Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked, the 2022 Bomberger’s Declaration, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch A123.

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

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.unclenearest.com

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and special co-host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out at BourbonCon in front of a live studio audience with Wally Dant, President/Distiller from Log Still Distillery.

Mark and Stacey talk with Wally about his background in healthcare and the winding road (and Bourbon insider support) that led him into the Bourbon industry, his family history in the Bourbon industry and what it means to him to return to Gethsemane and build Log Still Distillery, and what the future looks like for the brand.

They also taste and review Monk’s Road Barrel Finished Gin, Monk’s Road Small Batch Bourbon, and Monk’s Road Single Barrel 5th District Series Bourbon.  

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

Log Still Distillery neither owns nor has any affiliation with J.W. Dant distilled spirits.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

www.liquorbarn.com    

www.thestavekentucky.com 

www.threechordbourbon.com