This week, Big Chief rolls into Augusta, Kentucky, to sit down with one of bourbon's baddest trailblazers, Master Distiller Alex Castle of Augusta Distillery. And y'all, this woman's story is straight fire.

From studying distillation in her home state to cutting her teeth at Wild Turkey, to shaking things up in Memphis, Alex has been breaking barrels and boundaries her whole career. Now she's back home, running the show and helping Augusta Distillery light up their stills and craft some seriously bold single barrel whiskey.

In the first half, Big Chief and Alex dive into a pour of Old Route 8, a single barrel with serious spice and that sticky sweet hot honey heat that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Then things heat up even more with Buckner's 10-Year in the second half and oh my Lord, this one's a straight-up spice bomb. It's rich, fiery, and full of attitude, just like the woman behind the whiskey.

So pour a glass, buckle up, and take the ride with Big Chief and Alex Castle. This episode's proofed high, full of grit, and smooth as Kentucky charm.

Because on The Whiskey Trip, it's never just about the pour, it's about the people, the passion, and the stories behind every drop. And Alex Castle? She's proof that when hard work meets heart, greatness follows