Bourbon Matters

The Importance of Blind Tasting

The guys try some (finally) recovered blind samples from a local listener and discuss how blind tasting has influenced their view on whiskey

Maker's Mark w/ Greg Buttera Pt. 2

The guys continue their discussion with Greg Buttera, Maker's Mark rep for Illinois and the Midwest, and dive further into the history of the brand and the wood science t

Maker's Mark w/ Greg Buttera Pt. 1

The guys are joined by Illinois Maker's Mark Rep, Greg Buttera, to talk about the history of the brand and the guy's Maker's Barrel Select pick coming out later this year

Thornton Distilling Co.

The guys welcome Thornton Distilling Co.'s founder, Andrew Howell, and Master Distiller, Ari Klafter, to discuss the Chicago area distillery and their brands

Consumer POV

The guys discuss what it's like to be a bourbon consumer and how their buying habits have changed recently

Barrel Select Recap

The guys discuss their Maker's Mark Barrel selection coming right off of their trip to Kentucky

Sazerac Expands

The guys talk about Sazerac's new acquisition

Mashbill Mash Ups

We've noticed a rise in distilleries releasing blends of different mashbills, so we're going to talk about it!

Larrikin Bourbon Co w/ Greg Keeley

The guys are joined by Larrikin Bourbon Co owner and distiller, Greg Keeley, to talk about the brand's history and where they're going

Distro Blues

The guys address some news stories around RNDC filing for bankruptcy and Sazerac trying to buy Brown-Forman again

Downsizing

Don't worry, Dan's not fired! But the guys are talking about the market trend towards smaller size alcohol offerings

Fraud & Flavors

The guys get an update on Uncle Nearest drama and discuss their personal preferences for nose, palette and finish notes

Market Update

The guys run through some market updates from Whiskey Decision on Instagram and discuss

America 250

The guys discuss some of the whiskies releasing to commemorate America's 250th birthday

Pourfolio

The guys welcome Keith and Bob, co-creators of whiskey collection, tasting, and community app, Pourfolio

Superaged

The guys discuss some new super-aged limited releases coming soon, and what it means for the future

Barrel Pick Reveal

The guys discuss their upcoming barrel pick that our listeners voted on

Koval - Sonat Birnecker Hart

The guys welcome Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, co-founder and President of Koval Distillery in Chicago, to discuss her and her Master Distiller Dr. Robert Birnecker's experie

Marlene Holmes - Milam & Greene

The guys welcome Milam & Greene's Master Distiller, Marlene Holmes, to discuss her career and the whiskey she's making at Milam & Greene in Blanco, TX

#200

The guys celebrate their 200th episode with Roberto PDL