Whiskey Shenanigans

Join host Randy Warren as he explores the fascinating world of whiskey investment with Jeremy Kasler, founder and CEO of CaskX, an alternative investment fund specializing in bourbon barrels. From understanding how clear "new make" transforms into aged bourbon to learning about the explosive growth of barrel picks from the 1980s to today, this episode reveals the business side of bourbon and announces Whiskey Shenanigans' own upcoming barrel pick collaboration.

Join host Randy Warren as he explores the fascinating world of whiskey investment with Jeremy Kasler, founder and CEO of CaskX, an alternative investment fund specializing in bourbon barrels. From understanding how clear "new make" transforms into aged bourbon to learning about the explosive growth of barrel picks from the 1980s to today, this episode reveals the business side of bourbon and announces Whiskey Shenanigans' own upcoming barrel pick collaboration.

Ben Franzini of Bluegrass Distillers grows his own blue corn, finishes whiskey in toasted and Spanish oak barrels, and once ran a pickle-barrel whiskey experiment. In this episode, we talk farm-to-barrel distilling and the race to quality in American whiskey.

Welcome to Whiskey Shenanigans, the podcast where every sip comes with a story and every conversation feels like pulling up a chair at the most entertaining table in the room.

Hosted by Randy Warren, a passionate whiskey expert, former hedge fund manager, and adventurous spirit, the podcast explores American whiskey with humor, insight, and curiosity.

Randy interviews distillers, industry leaders, and enthusiasts who share personal, behind-the-glass stories.  He weaves whiskey traditions and innovations with lighthearted shenanigans.

The podcast celebrates five core values: fun, respect, curiosity, community, and knowledge.

Join the conversation, because no great story ever started with a salad!

Does spending 40 years in Nashville's music business before building a bourbon brand make sense? In the case of Marc Dottore, founder of Dueling Grounds Distillery in Franklin, Kentucky, the answer is yes. Hear why and how Marc went from music to whiskey.

Whiskey Shenanigans' Randy Warren interviews Nathan Burkhead, Bulleit's maturation and warehousing manager at Diageo, about how Bulleit is revolutionizing bourbon production. Discover how their futuristic stack houses store 55,000 barrels standing upright instead of on their side, and why Bulleit's high-rye mash bill breaks traditional bourbon rules.

How did Burnt Church Distillery get it’s mysterious name? Whiskey Shenanigans' Randy Warren interviews Chris Crow, president of Burnt Church, about crafting authentic South Carolina whiskey in Bluffton's humid climate. Chris explains his commitment to 100% South Carolina grain sourcing and how burnt church road got its mysterious name.

Whiskey Shenanigans' Randy Warren talks with Chris Chapanar, creator of Whiskey Noobs, about how he built his Instagram following by making whiskey culture accessible for all. Hear how Chris’s "Better Than Blanton's" blind tasting series challenged whiskey snobbery, why Bottled in Bond matters, and why he chose "Noobs."

Misty Blu Stewart, Director of Brand Experience at Bourbon Plus, chatted with Whiskey Shenanigans' Randy Warren about her journey from Navy brat to Nashville whiskey professional. Discover why women dominate tasting panels with superior palates, and how the daughter of a Southern Baptist Deacon built a 400-bottle collection.

Drew Hannush of Whiskey Lore is a whiskey debunker. In this episode, Drew and Randy talk about how Drew’s meticulous research and travel to more than 400 distilleries across America have led him to believe that bourbon’s oral traditions often contradict documented history. Learn about Drew’s approach to separating fact from fiction in whiskey folklore and why he champions overlooked micro-distilleries instead of tourist hotspots.