Jake and Scott celebrate all the Father’s in this episode.  Catch up with the guys and hear our suggestions for some great Father’s Day gifts for the bourbon-loving dads in your life.  What has been your best Father’s Day gift to give or receive?  Be sure to drop us a line and let us know! Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   This episode of the Bourbon Lens is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is proving themselves to be the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools and are designed specifically for maintaining and taking care of your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle and what we recommend to our followers! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOURBONLENS at MANSCAPED.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at www.MANSCAPED.com  when you use code BOURBONLENS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Show Links: Get your Whiskey Whisdom American Whiskey Glasses & Get 10% Off Amazon x Bourbon Lens - Father's Day Guide Guide Buy Bourbon Lens X Broken Barrel Rare Americana Sauternes Finished® - ON SALE $34.99

Thanks for listening to the Inaugural Episode of "Off Hours with Bourbon Lens" featuring Jake Ireland, Founder of Off Hours Bourbon. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with, and support from, Off Hours Bourbon. Off Hours Bourbon is made for the moments in between.  After a long week or just because. Find the time and the moments in between. Find them with us in the Off Hours. Find out more about Off Hours Bourbon on their website.   This has been another production of Bourbon Lens LLC.  Thank you for your continued support. Scott & Jake Bourbon Lens

Jake sits down with 3 soon-to-release offerings from Ohio’s High Bank Distillery. High Bank just announced three new  barrel selects which are releasing  Friday, June 10th at 11AM. The release features: Whiskey War Barrel Select - 2ND AGED SANGIOVESE Batch #7 - 120 proof Our classic rye-heavy mash bill that has been second aged in the original Barrel Select batch #1 high-end Sangiovese wine cask for 27 months (total age of 5 years). Statehouse Gin Barrel Select - WHISKEY WAR CABERNET Batch #4 - 82 proof Aged for 27 months in a Cabernet Sauvignon wine barrel that previously aged batch #2 of Whiskey War Barrel Select.  As our longest aged barrel select gin to date. Awarded a silver medal at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Whiskey War Barrel Select - MADERIA Batch #8 - 114 proof Our classic rye-heavy mash bill that has been second aged in a high-end Spanish Madeira wine cask for 18 months (total age of 4.5 years). Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   This episode of the Bourbon Lens is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is proving themselves to be the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools and are designed specifically for maintaining and taking care of your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle and what we recommend to our followers! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOURBONLENS at MANSCAPED.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at www.MANSCAPED.com  and use code BOURBONLENS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens

Blue Run has experienced a lot of growth and success in the time since we last spoke with them on Episode 115.  Their recognizable bottle and butterfly branding has helped propel their premium whiskies to the top shelf of many enthusiasts' bars.  We catch up with Mike Montgomery and one of their newest team members, Shaylyn Gammon, to discuss the brand’s current position in the market and how they expect to continue to push the premium American Whiskey world.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   This episode of the Bourbon Lens is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is proving themselves to be the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools and are designed specifically for maintaining and taking care of your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle and what we recommend to our followers! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOURBONLENS at MANSCAPED.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at www.MANSCAPED.com  and use code BOURBONLENS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Show Links: Use Code: BOURBONLENS for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED (Sponsored) Blue Run Spirits Bourbon Lens Episode 115: Blue Run Spirits - Tapping A Legend of the Bourbon World This mom-to-be helped create the Best American Whiskey of 2021 without ever trying it   ABOUT MIKE MONTGOMERY Mike Montgomery is cofounder and CEO of Blue Run Spirits. Mike has spent the last few decades in public affairs consulting after working with California-based elected officials. Prior to his time in politics, he worked with the U.S. Canoe & Kayak team in Lake Placid, NY. He is a proud graduate of the University of Washington. Mike and his wife and daughter reside in Los Angeles. ABOUT SHAYLYN GAMMON Blue Run Spirits recently announced the hiring of Shaylyn Gammon as its first Whiskey Director. Gammon will drive the development and expansion of Blue Run’s whiskey portfolio. Gammon joins Blue Run Spirits from Campari Group, where she managed product innovation projects across the company’s North American portfolio.  Based in Kentucky, she worked closely with the Bourbon Hall of Fame duo of Jimmy and Eddie Russell on Wild Turkey whiskies, in particular brand extensions such as Master’s Keep, Rare Breed, Russell’s Reserve and Matthew McConaughey’s Longbranch. Gammon’s work with the Russell’s has been widely lauded. Most recently, Russell's Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon was named the “Best American Whiskey of 2021” by world-renowned spirits critic and bourbon authority Fred Minnick. Double Gold Medal wins at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition include Longbranch, Rare Breed Rye, and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye, which was also a finalist for Rye Whiskey of the Year at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. As Blue Run’s Whiskey Director, Gammon will work with the Blue Run team on the selection of sourced barrels for the company’s bourbon and rye releases, prepare the company’s private barrel selection program, and serve as a distillation apprentice to Blue Run Liquid Advisor Jim Rutledge. She will also work closely with the Blue Run team to strengthen and grow its comprehensive, long-term product and innovation strategy, tapping into her years of experience as a research and development scientist, and, of course, a huge whiskey fan.  In addition to Campari Group, Gammon’s experience includes AmeriQual Foods, YUM! Brands and Land O’Frost. She is a member of the Bourbon Women Association; Women of the Vine and Spirits; and Louisville Women Leaders and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky in food science. ABOUT BLUE RUN SPIRITS Blue Run Spirits was started in October 2020 and has since created seven whiskey releases – several with separate expressions in a single release, such as the recent 12 Days of Single Barrel High Rye Bourbon this past December.  The company’s releases have sold out in mere minutes and have received many accolades, including Blue Run 14-Year-Old Small Batch Bourbon, which was awarded top honors at the prestigious 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition winning Best Small Batch Bourbon – 11 Years & Older, along with a Double Gold Medal. The company’s spring 2021 release, Blue Run 13.5-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon, was awarded Best Single Barrel Bourbon – 11 Years & Older, as well as a Double Gold Medal. Blue Run Kentucky Straight Golden Rye Whiskey was awarded a Gold Medal.   Find Blue Run Spirits online at www.bluerunspirits.com, and on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Blue Run Spirits is a new kind of spirits company, creating a unique luxury proposition by tapping into the deep heritage and craft that makes a truly great whiskey, then elevating it through a modern design and marketing lens to reach a younger, broader and more diverse whiskey drinker. The company’s founders include a Nike designer, the first director-level employee at Facebook, a hospitality executive, a political advisor, and a philanthropist – all huge whiskey fans and individuals who acutely understand how to build demand and buzz for a contemporary consumer product. They are backed by a team of advisors including Nike marketing experts; the Campari communications veteran behind Wild Turkey and the Aperol Spritz; a former spirits distributor; and others with deep industry experience. The Blue Run name is a nod to one of our founder’s upbringing in Georgetown, KY.

Jake and Scott pour up a variety of whiskies as they attempt to organize their liquor cabinets. Big shoutout to all the brands who allow us the opportunities to taste a wide range of whiskey and bourbon.   This episode of the Bourbon Lens is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is proving themselves to be the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools and are designed specifically for maintaining and taking care of your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle and what we recommend to our followers! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOURBONLENS at MANSCAPED.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at www.MANSCAPED.com  and use code BOURBONLENS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Show Links: Use Code: BOURBONLENS for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED (Sponsored) Aged & Ore Bottle Flight  152: Wheated Bourbon of the West with Wyoming Whiskey  Wyoming Whiskey Novio's Bistro Southern Rye — Thirteenth Colony Distillery 15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon Santa Fe Spirits Blood Oath Bourbon

Stepping into the broader spirits world, we’re looking at some whiskey-adjacent spirits today. We are sipping 4 different barrel-aged gins from a wide variety of distilleries.  Is the gin world ripe for the whiskey lover?  Tune in to find out. This episode of the Bourbon Lens is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is proving themselves to be the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools and are designed specifically for maintaining and taking care of your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle and what we recommend to our followers! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOURBONLENS at MANSCAPED.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at www.MANSCAPED.com  and use code BOURBONLENS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Show Links: Use Code: BOURBONLENS for 20% off and free shipping at MANSCAPED (Sponsored) Log Still Distillery - Monk's Road Gin Bespoke Gin – Rabbit Hole Distillery Sourland Mountain Spirits Gin Reserve Barrel Aged Gin – Lockhouse Distillery Aged Gins - What They Are and Which to Try Barrel-Aged Gins Are Incredible Once You Figure Out the Right Ways to Use Them | VinePair 10 of the Best Barrel-Aged Gins You Can Buy Right Now | VinePair Is Barrel Aged Gin a Good Idea? The Whisky Lover's Guide to Barrel-Aged Gin Our Favorite Barrel-Aged Gins Barrel-Aged Gin Explained - On the Sauce Again The Story and Subtleties Behind Barrel-Aged Gin | Bespoke Post Barrel-Aged Gins That Will Change The Way You Think About The Spirit

Jack Daniel’s just launched two new bottled in bond whiskies and Bourbon Lens is among the first to try them.  Among the two new releases, a Bonded Tennessee Whiskey and a Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey.  One of the most recognizable, traditional American Whiskey distilleries has really stepped up their whiskey releases beyond Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and we discuss how these new Bottled in Bond offerings fit into their portfolio. Interestingly, this may be the first time that the Kentucky boys have discussed Jack Daniel’s on the Bourbon Lens.  Were the guys impressed with the new whiskies?  Tune in to find out. This episode of the Bourbon Lens is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is proving themselves to be the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. ​Their products are precision-engineered tools and are designed specifically for maintaining and taking care of your family jewels. MANSCAPED’s™ Performance Package the ultimate men's hygiene bundle and what we recommend to our followers! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code BOURBONLENS at MANSCAPED.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at www.MANSCAPED.com  and use code BOURBONLENS. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout goes to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About the Product Launch & Full Press Release Jack Daniel’s Launches First Super Premium Line Extension in 25 Years, Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash.  Jack Daniel’s two new Bottled-In-Bond whiskeys premiere as first two permanent expressions in the brand’s new Bonded Series Lynchburg, Tennessee (May 3, 2022) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey as the first two permanent expressions in the brand’s new Bonded Series. The Bonded Series honors the whiskey making excellence of the iconic Jack Daniel Distillery and will be a permanent extension in the Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands. Both Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Triple Mash are Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof (50% abv), with packaging inspired by the original design of the 1895 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey bottle. As stipulated by the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, a bonded whiskey must be distilled by a single distiller during a single season, matured in a government bonded warehouse for at least four years and bottled at 100 proof. “The Jack Daniel Distillery has been making exceptional American whiskey to the highest standards for generations, before and after the Bottled in Bond Act, dating back to the days of Mr. Jack himself,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller. “Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Triple Mash are a nod to our heritage with a touch of innovation and craftsmanship. These whiskeys are another opportunity for both our friends and new drinkers to explore and discover everything Jack Daniel’s has to offer.” Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey Jack Daniel’s Bonded is Jack’s time-honored recipe of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye. Barrels were hand selected for their unique and particular characteristics of deeper color, flavor, and aroma, which bring a darker, richer, and more oak-forward character to Jack Daniel’s Bonded. It is a big, bold Tennessee Whiskey at 100 proof with layered notes of caramel, rich oak, and spice giving way to a pleasantly lingering finish. Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash is a blend of three straight Bottled-In-Bond whiskeys – 60% Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, 20% Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and 20% Jack Daniel’s American Malt. Each expression is distilled in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in the same distilling season, aged to the stipulations of the Bottled in Bond Act, then blended and bottled at 100 proof. It’s a remarkable whiskey that can only be crafted by a complete distillery like Jack Daniel’s. Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash has pleasant notes of honey, malt, and soft oak leading to a long lasting well-rounded finish. Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Triple Mash will be available across the US beginning in May with international markets to follow later in 2022. It will initially be available in 700mL bottles for suggested retail prices of $29.99 and $32.99 respectively. They will be available for pre-sale through ReserveBar beginning May 3, 2022 including a limited edition Jack Daniel’s gift item while supplies last. About Jack Daniel’s Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand. Show Links: Jack Daniel Distillery  Bourbon Lens Use Code BOURBONLENS to save 20% and get Free Shipping (Sponsored Link) Jack Daniel's Is Debuting the Bonded Series, Starting With Two Releases | VinePair

They’re taking the bourbon craze into the world of crypto, blockchain, and NFT. Party Horses joins Bourbon Lens to demystify the NFT (non-fungible token) and discuss how the bourbon community can embrace the blockchain to gain exclusive access to rare bottles and once in a lifetime events.  Party Horses co-founder Chris Wiedmar is our guest for this week’s episode.  Party Horses is a collection of 3.2k NFTs on the Ethereum Mainnet. Their vision is to create a future where NFTs create access and special experiences in perpetuity, backed by great art and community. NFTs in this project are produced as generative artwork that lives on a blockchain. Using an Ethereum smart contract that is created through computer code, algorithms uniquely assign traits to each piece of art during a process called “minting.” The Party Horses NFT is an evolving NFT that will generate real-world benefits, from bottles of rare bourbon to exclusive event access. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, the horse racing capital of the world, the Party Horses team came together around very simple goals: “Use Web3 for good, have fun, create beauty, destabilize the disappointing, and collaborate with others to build amazing things.”  Their highly-anticipated Season One drop included tickets to a Derby weekend party on May 6th, in Louisville. Party Horses is committed to providing every NFT holder (ages 21+) with the ability to secure a bottle of bourbon through Maker's Mark - their whiskey partner. Learn about their roadmap further on their website here. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Images and Logo Credit to: PARTY HORSES Show Links: PARTY HORSES  Party Horses Is Bringing Limited-Edition Bourbon And Access To Derby Weekend Through NFTs - BevNET.com Party Horses to celebrate Kentucky Derby | Food Engineering  Inside Party Horses' $1.3M mint — and what comes next PARTY HORSES: AND WE ARE OFF TO THE RACES Nonfungible.com - Bourbon + Racing + NFTs = Party Horses! Maker's Mark's NFT Bottle Collab: Everything You Need To Know How Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs Became $400K Status Symbols 

The Bourbon Lens is traveling to some Louisville hotspots over the next few months and we are stopping in one of the newest spots in NuLu (New Louisville). This week we are at The Local Seltzery as we gear up for Derby Week. This Seltzery is a high tech mixology bar which leverages unique natural flavors with booze and carbonated water to craft hard seltzers.  And, just in time for Derby, they’ve added a Bourbon Mint Julep Seltzer to their lineup.  We sit down with The Local Seltzery’s General Manager Tyler Sparkman as we discuss the concept of a Seltzery, the changing landscape of the booze business, and how a Seltzery is positioning itself in the heart of Bourbon Country.     Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens Show Links: The local Seltzery These Kentucky brothers are looking to 'redefine what a seltzer can be' with NuLu store @thelocalseltzery • Instagram photos and videos The local Seltzery on Facebook  Untangling the Complex History of One of America's Most Popular Cocktails—The Mint Julep Exactly what is a Seltzery? - Hard Seltzer News Every Drink Is Seltzer Now The Complete Hard Seltzer Guide North America $14.23 Bn Hard Seltzer Markets, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2017-2021 & 2022-2027

“IT’S (BOURBON) TIME!” with Bruce Buffer and Umberto Luchini as we talk about their brand Puncher’s Chance Bourbon and its two current offerings.  If you don’t know Bruce Buffer, you likely know his voice and his iconic trademarked introduction; “IT’S TIME!”®. He’s the official Voice of the Octagon for the UFC and he is putting his name and reputation behind this bourbon brand that he loves so much.  We are also joined by the brand’s founder, Umberto Luchini.  He’s an Italian with tons of experience in the international spirits world as well as Kentucky Bourbon; he previously helped grow the Campari Group portfolio, which also included Wild Turkey.  Don’t miss this episode and get hyped to grab a bottle of this Kentucky Straight Bourbon when you see it on shelves or online. Download or stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens About Bruce Buffer: “The Voice of Mixed Martial Arts” Bruce Buffer, an entrepreneur, announcer, entertainer, and motivational speaker who excites the public about products and events he represents, is perhaps best known for introducing events worldwide with his internationally trademarked phrase, IT’S TIME!® Most will recognize Bruce as the official “Voice of the Octagon” for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since 1997. He currently appears on all ESPN -televised UFC events and Pay Per Views. Bruce also appears and announces for many other sporting events such as the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, various collegiate sporting events such as the University Of Kentucky’s March Madness event, as well as Fantasy and Esports events.  On the virtual side, Bruce is a feature character in nine UFC video games released since 2014 (ex., CRAVE, THQ, UFC) and is the model and voice for the boxing character Tony T. in the Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 2 video game by Midway. Among numerous TV and movie appearances, Bruce has appeared with Robin Williams and Billy Crystal on “Friends”; on HBO’s “Entourage”; alongside Antonio Banderas in the motion picture “Play it to the Bone,” and Will Ferrell in the comedy “Holmes & Watson”; as well as performed voice over work for Clint Eastwood’s 2004 Best Picture Oscar award winner “Million Dollar Baby.” A ranked professional poker player, Bruce has been seen on NBC’s Poker After Dark, the Travel Channel’s popular “World Poker Tour TV Show,” and co-stars in the critically acclaimed instructional poker DVD “All In” along with poker pro Phil Gordon. Bruce manages his entrepreneurial ventures through Buffer Enterprises, Inc., as well as guides and manages the career of his brother Michael Buffer, including the creation, design, and management of all product and promotional licensing surrounding Michael Buffer’s world famous LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE® trademark phrase, which has grown into a major international enterprise, approaching $500,000,000 in retail sales worldwide. Bruce’s latest project is Puncher’s Chance™ pure Kentucky Straight Bourbon, inspired by two great American traditions: whiskey, and fighting for what we believe in. Bruce explains: “A puncher’s chance means that anyone has the potential to succeed, whatever the odds, if he or she works for it. Being the underdog is often the greatest strength. Puncher’s Chance is the bourbon for everyone who believes and lives that credo.” About Umberto Luchini Founder & Proprietor, Wolf Spirit Umberto Luchini (pronounced: oom-BEAR-toe loo-KEE-nee) is the founder and proprietor of Wolf Spirit, a different kind of spirits company started in a former Eugene, Oregon laundromat (Nanny’s Wash & Dry, in fact). Wolf Spirit brands include Puncher’s Chance Bourbon, Blood x Sweat x Tears Vodka, Bosscal Mezcal and Tom of Finland Organic Vodka from Finland. Umberto was born in Milan, Italy into a small, tightly-knit family. He attended school in London, worked in France, became jobless after 9/11, and took a low-paying job with a great brand: Campari (Monaco). Umberto rose through the marketing ranks, ultimately moving to San Francisco in 2004, where he resides today as an American citizen. Umberto worked with Campari America for 17 years, during which time he formed an award-winning team of 30 marketers and developed well-known marketing programs for globally recognized brands. Umberto led the team behind the reimagining of Wild Turkey, following the purchase of the brand by Campari Group from Pernod Ricard in 2009. He also took an unknown tequila brand named Espolòn and turned it into “the Tito’s of Tequila,” selling more than 400K 9L cases. In 2017, Umberto left Campari with multiple business models and dreams of becoming an entrepreneur; that same year Wolf Spirit was founded. Umberto is happier than ever and working harder than ever to grow his own brand, as he did for so many others. In his spare time, he enjoys ultra-endurance sports and traveling. About Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon Eugene, Oregon-based Wolf Spirit released its first foray into fine whiskey with the release of Puncher’s Chance® Kentucky Straight Bourbon in Fall 2020. Crafted through a partnership with IJW Whiskey Company of Louisville, Kentucky, Puncher’s Chance is now available at fine spirits retailers and online at $34.99 SRP for a 750 ml. Inspired by two great American traditions – whiskey and fighting for what you believe in – Puncher’s Chance was created for the whiskey curious who appreciate an approachable knockout bourbon with finesse. Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a five- and six-year-old blend of fine whiskies, crafted from a 75 percent corn, 13 percent rye and 12 percent barley mash bill and proprietary yeast. The liquid coming off the all-copper column still is aged in American white oak barrels with a #4 alligator char in traditional wood rickhouses. Clocking in at 90 proof, the final whiskey strikes the nose with aromas of apricot and maple oatmeal. “Our goal with Puncher’s Chance is to create perfectly balanced whiskies,” says Umberto Luchini, Founder of Wolf Spirit. “This means the flavors and aromas that comprise a memorable whiskey, such as sweet, spicy, fruity, floral or savory, sing in resolute harmony, with none outshining another. Puncher’s Chance will explore how that is achieved as we release new expressions in the future, including extra aged/barrel finished and single barrel offerings in 2022.” On the palate, this new-to-market American Whiskey entry leads with caramel, spicy, slightly sweet, and creamy vanilla notes. On the back end, the bourbon shows complex oaky sweetness alongside orange, dark chocolate, leather, and baking spices. The finish is long with sweet maple and sugar notes. The brand name “Puncher’s Chance” is a boxing reference, denoting that almost anyone can deliver a knockout punch, no matter what the odds... particularly if that punch is delivered with perfect balance. Puncher’s Chance comes housed in a jet-black, screen-printed bottle with a gentle fade at the bottom to reveal the amber liquid within. The brand’s tiger mascot, a common symbol in boxing and MMA fighting, prowls the label. Bruce Buffer (IG: @BruceBufferUFC), the “Voice of Mixed Martial Arts,” serves as a partner in Puncher’s Chance – introducing his more than one million fans to this fine whiskey. Exceptional as a sipper, Puncher’s Chance also brings perfect balance to a well-crafted Manhattan, Old Fashioned or Boulevardier. The brand may be purchased in California, Florida, Kentucky, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico (Southern Glazer’s); New York, Tennessee and Georgia (Empire); Massachusetts and Rhode Island (Atlantic Beverage); Missouri (Major Brands); Connecticut (Murphy); and Wisconsin (Badger/Frank), and through the Puncher’s Chance website. Find Puncher’s Chance online at www.puncherschancebourbon.com and on social media Instagram and Facebook @puncherschancebourbon. About Puncher’s Chance The D12tance Finished in California Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels in January 2022.  The D12TANCE is a Straight Tennessee Bourbon. Aged for 12 years in traditional stone and wood rickhouses and finished in California Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, The D12TANCE is now available at fine spirits retailers at $120 SRP for a 750 ml. Just 70 barrels of The D12TANCE, sourced from the IJW Whiskey Company in Louisville, Kentucky, were born from a mash bill of 84 percent corn, eight percent malt, eight percent rye and a proprietary yeast strain. With a complex aroma of vanilla, dark cherry fruit and toasted oak, this Tennessee Bourbon yields incredible flavor. At a respectable 96 proof, the warm hint of caramel and vanilla hits the palate first. As the proof gently fades, the tongue picks up a long, fruity finish reminiscent of the French Oak wine barrels in which the liquid rested for two months. The D12TANCE is the second release from Puncher’s Chance – a new American Whiskey entry from Wolf Spirit, out of Eugene, Oregon, and comes on the heels of the fall 2020 release of the company’s foray into aged dark spirits with the release of Puncher’s Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The brand name of Puncher’s Chance itself is a boxing reference, denoting that almost anyone is possible of a knockout punch, no matter what the odds. Naming our latest aged spirit entry The D12TANCE is a double entendre – referring both to the age of the liquid and the 12 official rounds in a formal boxing match. Says Umberto Luchini, Founder of Wolf Spirit, “As a relative newcomer to the whiskey category, Wolf Spirit knew the liquid for Puncher’s Chance The D12TANCE needed to pack a punch (pun intended) if we wanted to make our mark, which is why we partnered with the talented team at IJW.” “With The D12TANCE, we are finishing a 12-year-old Bourbon in wine casks, which is quite unique, as you usually see much younger whiskies receiving this treatment. This was critical to us because we didn’t want the fine Bourbon overpowered by the wine barrel finishing. Our goal was to use the finishing to coax more of the existing characteristics out of the whiskey,” Luchini continues. The D12TANCE comes housed in the traditional Puncher’s Chance jet-black bottle with a gentle fade at the bottom to reveal the amber liquid within. The Puncher’s Chance tiger, a common symbol in boxing and MMA fighting, again graces the label, but this time in striking gold leaf making it easily identifiable on the backbar. The D12TANCE is best served neat or on the rocks to truly experience the subtle effects the finishing has on this perfectly-balanced and nuanced liquid. With only 2,000 cases produced for the U.S. market, The D12TANCE may be purchased in California, Florida, Kentucky, Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico (Southern Glazer’s); New York, Tennessee and Georgia (Empire); Massachusetts and Rhode Island (Atlantic Beverage); Missouri (Major Brands); Connecticut (Murphy); and Wisconsin (Badger/Frank). About Wolf Spirit Perhaps the only liquor company in the world founded in an old laundromat (Nanny’s Wash & Dry, to be exact), Wolf Spirit is a true Eugene, Oregon original, producing fine, handcrafted products that capture the pioneering spirit of the American northwest. Founded by Campari Group veteran Umberto Luchini and helmed by longtime spirits industry expert Bradd Levitan, Wolf Spirit embodies the traits of its namesake. Guided by instinct and fueled by a hunger for brands with authentic stories, Wolf Spirit is building a pack of unique products with courageously bold identities that come together with purpose. Our premium brands include Puncher’s Chance® Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Tom of Finland® Organic Vodka, Blood x Sweat x Tears® Vodka and Bosscal Mezcal. Launched in 2017, Wolf Spirit’s products are now available in more than 35 states across the US with a keen focus on national and regional on- and off-premise chains. Find out more at https://wolfspiritdistillery.com/. Show Links: Puncher's Chance Bourbon WolfSpiritDistillery.com Puncher's Chance™ Kentucky Straight Bourbon - Wolf Spirit Distillery  Puncher's Chance Bourbon®️ (@puncherschancebourbon) • Instagram photos and videos Bruce Buffer Here's the origin story of Bruce Buffer's iconic UFC 'It's time!' catchphrase  Facebook Video on Bruce Buffer @brucebufferufc • Instagram photos and videos Puncher's Chance™ Kentucky Straight Bourbon: A Pandemic Success Story

We are on location at the Michter’s Distillery in Shively (Louisville) Kentucky for this episode.  We sit down with Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson and share an incredible rye whiskey flight as we discuss the brand, its origin, and its growth into the future.  We discuss Dan’s role as Master Distiller and Andrea’s as Master of Maturation as we enjoy this flight of a single barrel Rye, a 10 Year Rye, Barrel Strength Rye, and Toasted Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey. Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Dan McKee: Born and bred in Indiana, Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee moved to Kentucky to pursue his dream of making whiskey. He began his career in the bourbon industry as a Distillery Operator at Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. After two years of hands-on experience making some of the industry’s leading bourbons and ryes, he was promoted to Distillery Supervisor at Booker Noe Distillery, where he worked for seven years. At that distillery, Dan reported to Pam Heilmann and gained valuable experience in all aspects of whiskey distilling. After being brought to Michter’s Distillery by Ms. Heilmann, he played an integral role in assisting with the construction of the company’s new Shively Distillery, and along with Ms. Heilmann and Andrea Wilson he built the company’s current production team. Dan has continued to expand the company’s operations with his work to bring Michter’s Fort Nelson distillery online with its legendary pot stills and cypress wood fermenters from the original Michter’s Pennsylvania operation. With his expertise in grain, Dan has played a key role in working with our local farmers to coordinate the planting schedules on Michter’s 205-acre parcel in Springfield, Kentucky. Having graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University, Dan serves as Michter’s technical representative on the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. About Andrea Wilson: Andrea is Michter's Master of Maturation as well as its Executive Vice President - General Manager. As Michter's Master of Maturation, Andrea manages barrel specifications, barrel procurement, heat cycling and temperature monitoring during aging, tracking maturation of barrels, whiskey filtration in preparation for bottling, and innovation to continue to improve the aging process. Becoming the first woman to ever serve as Chair of the Kentucky Distillers' Association is among the many honors achieved by Andrea during her illustrious career. Andrea is admired for her accomplishments in the whiskey industry and has been involved in all aspects of making Michter's whiskeys. Before joining Michter's, Andrea spent over ten years with Diageo in various whiskey related positions including Director of Distillation and Maturation, North America - overseeing both the U.S. and Canadian distillation and maturation programs. Prior to her departure from Diageo she was the company’s Director of Whiskey Strategy for North American operations. She holds a Master of Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Louisville, and she has been highlighted in the KET television documentary, Kentucky Bourbon Tales: Distilling the Family Business. About Michter’s Process: CooperageWe Pay Careful Attention to the Wood Used in the Construction of Our Barrels.  We are specifying wood that has been thoroughly and properly dried, sometimes for as long as 18-48 months, in order to enhance the natural properties of the wood which allow for better flavor and to reduce the levels of tannin imparted to the whiskey. Toasting & CharringThe Barrels Made to Our Specifications Are Toasted Before Charring.  Toasting a barrel before charring helps to make the wood’s sugars more accessible. These sugars caramelize and concentrate to form the "red line" in the barrel stave cross-sections due to the heat, ultimately adding more flavor and color to the whiskey as it seeps through the char to the caramel red line. Low Entry ProofWe Enter Our Rye and Bourbon Into Barrels at 103 Proof (51.5% ABV). Although the typical industry entry proof is 125 proof, we believe that the lower 103 proof (51.5% ABV) level – which was historically regarded as the gold standard in Kentucky – allows for the concentrated sugars in the toasted and charred wood to dissolve more readily into the distillate as it cycles in and out of the barrel. Even though the lower entry proof yields fewer bottles per barrel, we believe that the smooth flavor and richer mouthfeel makes it worth it. Heat CyclingWe Heat Cycle Our Barrels During Their Aging.  The more often whiskey expands and contracts ("cycles") soaking in and then out of the wood of the barrel, the more flavor it absorbs from the sugars in the caramelized red line of the wood. Heat cycling is an uncommon practice used to raise and lower the temperatures in the barrel warehouses to induce extra cycles within a given year. This practice is extremely costly because heat cycling significantly increases the "Angel Share" evaporation during aging, but in most cases enhances the flavor of the whiskey. Chill FilterAt our distillery, we chill filter all of our whiskeys instead of using carbon filtration that can strip out flavor and aroma. Moreover, rather than use the one size fits all approach of many distillers, we use the different filtration mediums and techniques best suited to each of our individual whiskey offerings – despite it being time consuming and costly – to highlight each expression’s best qualities.   Show Links: Michter's Distillery  Michter's American Whiskeys  Andrea Wilson Featured in Gear Patrol's 20 Women Who Are Making Waves in Whiskey  All 17 Bottles Of Michter's Whiskey -- Tested, Reviewed, And Ranked  13 Things You Should Know About Michter's | VinePair  Michter's – Kentucky Bourbon Trail  After 10,000 Years, Rye Is Having Its Moment - The Whiskey Wash Michter's 10 Year Bourbon Release Held Back Until 2023 American whiskey distiller breaks down major supply disruptions amid Russia-Ukraine war  Small Business Big Mission: Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery - Louisville Business First

In conjunction with the release of this podcast, we are launching our very first Single Barrel of Frey Ranch Distillery’s Four Grain Bourbon. This is a 5 year, 4 grain, 129.36 proof, grain-to-glass Nevada Bourbon that was hand selected with the Bourbon Lens team and the owners, Colby and Ashley Frey.  It is available now through our online retailer, SharedPour.com, and shipping to nearly 40 states.   The guys are joined by Colby and Ashley Frey to discuss this single barrel pick, to catch up on the distillery since our last episode (way back in April 2020; Episode 66), and to talk about what’s coming next from the Freys. Don’t miss your shot at trying Frey Ranch Distillery, as they are currently only available in Nevada and California retailers and online. Also, for every bottle sold, Bourbon Lens will be donating $2 to Frey Ranch’s Women + Whiskey Campaign supporting Pinocchio’s Moms on the Run – an organization that provides financial and emotional support for women battling breast cancer.  Buy now! Show Notes: Purchase this Limited, Single Barrel Frey Ranch Bourbon selected by Bourbon Lens team here. Frey Ranch  66: Whiskey Farmer - Ground to Glass Bourbon  Frey Ranch Donates $10,000 to Moms on the Run - Bourbon Lens  SharedPour.com  Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers 

We are venturing away from American Whiskey in an effort to expand our palates and appreciation for single malt whisky. Brandon from @TheDailyDram on Instagram stops in with a flight of Japanese Whiskies, including some of his favorites, Hakushu 12 Year and Yamasaki 18 Year. Brandon teaches us a little about the history of whisky in Japan as well as the terroir and regional styles of Japanese Whisky. Have you tried Japanese Whisky before? Be sure to let us know your favorites and thoughts about this type of world whisky.   Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens

Our guest this week is Herman C. Mihalich, Founder and Distiller of  Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey at Mountain Laurel Spirits, LLC in Pennsylvania. Find out what makes Pennsylvania Rye different and how Pennsylvania contributed to the birth and rise of the earliest American Whiskies.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Show Links: Dad's Hat  Spirit of Tradition: Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Pennsylvania whiskey revival: Distillers turn to heritage grains like Rosen rye - On top of Philly news The Best Rye Whiskeys Will Spice Up Your Home Bar | Saveur Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast 2 Pennsylvania whiskeys made expert Fred Minnick's Top American Whiskeys of 2021 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ranking Pennsylvania's rye whiskeys | Drink | Pittsburgh Farm to Bottle Whiskey Brings Back Lost Variety of Rye | Delaware Valley University How They Make Rye Whiskey the Right Way How One Distiller Is Looking to Revive Pennsylvania-Style Rye - Eater

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Irish Whiskey all week and we are kicking it off with J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey. We are joined by Louise McGuane, Founder and Whiskey Bonder of J.J. Corry. You’ll learn a little history of Irish Whiskey, Louise’s efforts to revive the practice of Whiskey Bonding, and J.J. Corry’s extensive whiskey and barrel inventory for future releases.  And, as a bonus for our Kentucky Bourbon fans, we taste through the latest release from Kentucky Owl. Kentucky Owl and Louise teamed up to blend a unique Kentucky Bourbon for their St. Patrick’s Limited Edition.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About J.J. Corry J.J. Corry is Ireland's first modern Whiskey Bonder. As a Bonder, J.J. Corry sources new make spirit and mature Irish Whiskey, to age, finish and blend on the McGuane family farm on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Founded by Louise McGuane in 2017, J.J. Corry has a multi-award winning portfolio of small batch expressions. J.J. Corry Facts Irish Whiskey is currently in a renaissance period, after a long recovery following the industry's collapse in the 1930s. It was the world’s fastest-growing spirits category over the past decade. As a Bonder, J.J. Corry does not distill. Founder, Louise McGuane sources new make and mature spirit from all over Ireland to mature in casks she acquires directly from distilleries, wineries, breweries and bodegas around the world. A cult favourite amongst Irish Whiskey fans in Europe, J.J. Corry is recently distributed across the US and is looking to reach new consumers. J.J. Corry has the most comprehensive library of Irish Whiskey flavors in existence and Louise is a curator of casks, and archivist of the depth and breadth of Irish Whiskey today. Bonding used to be commonplace in Ireland, but the practice died out in the 1930s when the Irish Whiskey industry collapsed. Louise McGuane revived this piece of Irish Whiskey history and is now Ireland's only Whiskey Bonder. About J.J. Corry Whiskey Lineup: The Gael -We released Batch No.3 of our award winning flagship blend, The Gael in 2021.  A blend of Malt and Grain Whiskey, Gael is the perfect marriage of Irish Whiskey flavours. Comprised of some of the oldest whiskeys in our library of flavours, The Gael is the perfect representation of our fruit bomb house style with layers of complexity. The Hanson - Our signature Grain Blend, The Hanson is sweet and fruit forward with bright citrus, vanilla and deep oak notes. Created by founder Louise McGuane with refreshing cocktails in mind, this bright and slightly spicy whiskey shines through in a highball, but is also delicious sipped by itself or with ice. About Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey is currently in a renaissance period, after a long recovery following the industry's collapse in the 1930s. It was the world’s fastest-growing spirits category over the past decade. Irish Whiskey is known and loved for it's milder flavor profile than that of its Scotch neighbors. Irish Whiskey is typically unpeated, with consumers drawn to its bright, fruit forward and accessible flavours. Show Links: J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey Louise McGuane: Ireland's First Modern Whiskey Bonder - Whisky Advocate By Tradition The Irish Whiskey Industry Has Been All Male. . . Until Louise McGuane Founded Her Own Brand Louise McGuane - Whiskies of the World The (nearly) Lost Art of Irish Whiskey Bonding | IrishSpirit Buy J.J. Corry Online Stoli Group Kentucky Owl Releases St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey - BevNET.com Review: Kentucky Owl St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Whiskey – Robb Report High spirits before whiskey's US launch | Ireland | The Sunday Times Kentucky Owl Kentucky Owl St. Patrick's Limited Edition Bourbon Review - Paste Kentucky Owl 2022 St. Patrick's Edition | WhiskyCast 4 Delicious Irish Whiskey Cocktails To Celebrate St. Paddy's Day | Man of Many

The American Whiskey Ambassador for the James B. Beam Distilling Company joins Bourbon Lens today to talk about all things Beam and we enjoy some pours of Legent Bourbon with Beth Burrows. We discuss the origin story of this unique finished Kentucky Bourbon which we’ve not tasted since way back in episode 11 of the Bourbon Lens.  It’s been a while since that episode and we were excited to be re-introduced to Legent which may have been slightly ahead of its time nearly 3 years ago.   Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, gain early and exclusive access to our barrel picks, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Legent Bourbon: Legent® is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey partially finished in wine and sherry casks. But it's more than that. It pushes the boundaries for how bourbons can be created while remaining true to the core of bourbon's principles. It's a collaboration between two whiskey legends – Fred Noe & Shinji Fukuyo – and two unique styles of whiskey making. Legent has brought together over 225 years of bourbon-making heritage and nearly 100 years of Japanese whisky artistry. It's a unique collaboration between two of the world's most revered whiskey makers. And just like a traditional bourbon, Legent starts with premium grains, like corn, rye and malted barley, and is aged in select white oak barrels. Three different types of barrels are used to create the unique flavor profile of Legent. Each one imparts its own unique characteristics to this boundary-pushing bourbon. Since his birth, Master Distiller Fred Noe's life has revolved around the distillery in one way or another. Always looking for new challenges, Legent was a chance to do something that nobody's ever done before. Create a unique bourbon by taking everything from his family's 225 years of making bourbon and combining it with the craft of Japanese blending. From Japan to Scotland to Kentucky, Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo has traveled the world over learning, studying and perfecting the art of blending whiskey and distilling spirits. For him, Legent presented numerous unique challenges. Bourbon isn't a spirit that's blended routinely. He also wanted to honor Fred's family heritage and produce a unique bourbon of the highest quality. After years of tasting, testing and refining the recipe with Fred, Legent has become another step in Shinji's pursuit of mastery. Like any bourbon, it all starts with the grains. But unlike any other bourbon, how Legent ends up in your glass is a completely unique process. Fred and Shinji each played an integral, collaborative role in the creation of this truly unique bourbon. For generations, seven actually, Fred's family has been making bourbons loved the world over. Each starts with premium grains, like corn, rye and malted barley, and is aged in select white oak barrels so it can become a traditional bourbon. For most bourbons, this is where their journeys would end. But not Legent. Legent is aged again in sherry and red-wine casks where it picks up several unique flavors. Then Shinji meticulously blends these secondary-finished bourbons with more Kentucky straight bourbon. Blending allows Shinji to balance, add and unlock layers of complex flavors. Whether you're being served Legent by your favorite bartender or you're pouring it for friends at home, this unique bourbon's distinct flavor profile comes to life when the first drop hits the glass. That's why Fred and Shinji collaborated and used generations of knowledge, skill and technique to make sure every sip of Legent is worth savoring and sharing. About Beth Burrows: American Whiskey Ambassador - James B. Beam Distilling Company A New York native, Beth has led a life rooted in hospitality. Raised by a chef, in a family of educators, she started developing her palate early on. Through the years, she found her passion for educating and public speaking- especially on the topics closest to her heart. Beth’s love of whiskey came many years later while she was working behind the stick in Louisville, Kentucky. It was there that she quickly fell in love with the history and the chemistry behind American Whiskey and started her love affair with cocktail creation. Her whiskey journey really picked up when Down One Bourbon Bar opened their doors in 2013. Through her development of bar programs and unique creations of whiskey-centric entertainment, she had the opportunity to collaborate with titans of the industry on inimitable and quirky projects directly in the heart of Whiskey Row. Over the span of three years, she moved through the ranks- from server to General Manager, where she garnered respect and praise from both colleagues and guests. Five years ago, Beth joined the team at Beam Suntory. Known for her enthusiasm and approachable style, as an American Whiskey Ambassador, she strives to be the human embodiment of the Kentucky Hug. She utilizes her broad spirits education, industry background, and continued community involvement to help cultivate an unpretentious environment in the world of whiskey, starting right in the backyard of bourbon. Throughout the year, she works with our Distillery teams to remain close to the ever-expanding campus and operations. She also curates educational entertainment, participates in tasting panels, and helps develop new products. In normal times, you can find her at Whiskey dinners and Cocktail Events across the country sharing 226 years of the Family’s legacies with friends on their own whiskey journeys. But don’t be surprised when you run into her at your favorite cocktail bars, especially the ones with pup- friendly patios. If online is more your speed, you can also catch her on the Sunday Porch Sessions broadcast the last Sunday of every month over on The Blend’s IGTV. When she is not spreading the good word of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. or working to uncover the perfect spirit & food pairings, you can find her wandering nature with her camera or on a Netflix binge of documentaries, zombie movies, and her favorite sitcoms for the thirty- seventh time. Beth was recently named as the D&I Chair for The Bourbon Society.   Show Links: Legent Bourbon Jim Beam Announces Legent: A New Bourbon With A Japanese Accent  All 8 Jim Beam Bourbon Brands, Blind Taste Tested And Ranked Legent Bourbon To Launch Cocktail Omakase Series Across The United States Legend of Whisky: Shinji Fukuyo, Japanese distillers, Suntory Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo tells you how to drink whisky | dekantā Know The Finer Points Of Japanese Whisky From Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo  An Oral History of Bourbon Part I: Fred and Freddie Noe | VinePair America's First Family of Bourbon Unveils New Distillery that Pushes the Boundaries of What American Whiskey Can Be Interview: Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo | WhiskyCast Japanese Whisky: Interview With Suntory's Master Blender  Fred B. Noe Distillery Will Be Jim Beam's Home for Whiskey Experiments – Robb Report Kentucky Meets Kyoto in Legent, a New Beam Suntory Bourbon | Food & Wine  How Beam Suntory's Shinji Fukuyo created a whisky blend for India 

The guys challenge each other to create a diverse whiskey bar but only using one Distillery. Find out which Distillery each of us select and our logic behind the choice. And one of us maybe gets a little too creative with their choice.  Does it follow the rules?  Let us know which Distillery you’d pick to craft the perfect “Five Bottle Whiskey Bar”.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens *Image Credit: Lux Rox Distillers and MGPI

We’re discussing New York Rye Whiskey this week with Alex Clark, Founder of Fort Hamilton Distillery in Brooklyn. We taste through 4 offerings from Fort Hamilton, including Single Barrel Rye, Double Barrel Rye, Double Barrel Bourbon, and a private selection of Rye.  We enjoyed chatting with Alex about his background in the cocktail world and what drove him to start a rye whiskey distillery in New York.  If you are looking for a new rye whiskey, grab a bottle of Fort Hamilton. Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Fort Hamilton Distillery: Based in Brooklyn and surrounded by landmarks of the Revolutionary Way, Fort Hamilton Distillery started barreling whiskey in 2016. On a mission to recapture America’s finest spirits, we celebrate America’s original whiskey style, New York Rye. This style was the most popular libation in America pre-prohibition and serves as the base for the most discerning classic American cocktails. We honor the authentic tradition of New York Rye by using zero corn in our mash bills and by avoiding colorings, flavorings, or adulterating our whiskeys in any way. HEARTS OF OAK In August 1775, Alexander Hamilton’s Hearts of Oak Militia orchestrated a daring raid on lower Manhattan. Under fire from HMS Asia, they seized and repurposed the battery of British cannons, thereafter forming America’s first artillery company.  THE PROCESS Our whiskeys are barreled at a low proof for a smoother profile that emphasizes the rye grain over the barrel, promoting a softer, fruit-driven style of rye. It is non-chill filtered & aged in heavily charred new American white oak barrels on the Brooklyn waterfront for years. As is tradition for New York ryes, the barrel house is heated in winter to augment the aging process, thus creating an incredibly nuanced and historic whiskey. THE WHISKEY Fort Hamilton Rye Whiskey is distilled purely from rye grain, malted barley, yeast & water in a traditional New York-style with zero corn in the mash bill. It is barreled at a low proof & always non-chill filtered to achieve a beautifully balanced, bold, rich & round rye whiskey expression.  Distilled from honest ingredients without the addition of flavoring or coloring,  Fort Hamilton is equally at home neat or on the rocks as it is in a deeply authentic Old Fashioned or Manhattan. DOUBLE BARREL BOURBON STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY BLEND PRICING Age: At least 3 years Cooperage: 53 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bills: 70% NY Corn / 25% NY Rye / 5% NY Malted Barley. 60% Corn / 36% Rye / 4% Malted Barley (IN) Barreled at: 120 proof Bottled at: 92 proof / 46% ABV Non-Chill Filtered Our High Rye Bourbon barrels are individually tasted & blended in small batches to achieve an amazingly smooth and rich bourbon with gorgeous notes of Vanilla, Caramel & Cocoa. SINGLE BARREL RYE WHISKEY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY Age: At least 3 1⁄2 years Cooperage: 30 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bill: 90% New York State Rye Grain & 10% Malted Barley Barreled at: 120 proof Bottled at: 90 proof / 45% ABV Non-Chill Filtered Only our most unique barrels are hand selected for our flagship offering. With zero corn in the mash, our perfectly balanced, soft, rich & round style appeals to all American whiskey lovers. Fort Hamilton proudly produces traditional New York style whiskeys originating from the revolutionary war era. Distilled from the purest ingredients, with no additional coloring, flavoring or excessive filtration. Join us in The Spirit of Revolution. DOUBLE BARREL RYE WHISKEY STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY BLEND Age: At least 3 years Cooperage: 30 & 53 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bills: 90% Rye / 10% Malted Barley (NY). 95% Rye / 5% Malted Barley (IN) Barreled at: 120 proof Bottled at: 92 proof / 46% ABV Non-Chill Filtered We painstakingly blend our 2 barrel types and sizes together to achieve small batch perfection. This Classic Rye provides the perfect backbone for cocktails whilst offering luscious honeyed notes and a long finish for sipping. PRIVATE BARREL / CASK STRENGTH RYE WHISKEY Age: At least 3 1⁄2 years Cooperage: 30 gallon Char #3 American White Oak Mash bill: 90% New York State Rye Grain & 10% Malted Barley Barreled at: 120 Proof Bottled at: 117 proof / 58.5% ABV Non-Chill Filtered Purely Uncut, Unfiltered, Distilled, Aged & Bottled in New York, this is the true Spirit of Revolution. Show Links: Fort Hamilton Distillery A Maple Syrup With a Hint of Brooklyn Bourbon - The New York Times Fort Hamilton Distillery Announces New Rye Revolution Tour – Craft Spirits Magazine  Fort Hamilton Army Base Guide Empire Rye What is Empire Rye? A Guide to New York's New Whiskey Association | The Manual Fort Hamilton Whiskey is the Spirit of Revolution | Brooklyn to the Catskills | Recipes, Real Estate & Entrepreneurs 

The world famous Churchill Downs is home to Matt Winn’s Steakhouse and we were invited to a one-of-a-kind bourbon experience inside its jaw-dropping "The Bourbon Room". Tim Knittel is the Official Bourbon Ambassador of Churchill Downs and has curated a tasting and dining experience for us as we sit down to record at the historic racetrack. We taste through a flight of private selection bourbons from the restaurant’s impressive bourbon inventory. We hope you enjoy this podcast as we discuss history, the Kentucky Bourbon lifestyle, culinary experiences, and more.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   About Tim Knittel: Tim Knittel is the first Official Bourbon Ambassador of Churchill Downs where he developed the Bourbon program for the new Matt Winn's Steakhouse. He has over 15 years of experience in the Bourbon industry including managing the culinary and VIP hospitality programs at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. In 2016, he founded Distilled Living which provides Bourbon education, tourism and consulting services and is the world's largest combined virtual and in-person Bourbon tastings company. He additionally holds the title of Adjunct Professor of Bourbon Studies at Midway University where he teaches tourism and hospitality courses with a focus on KY Bourbon tourism. His roles and work have been featured in Maxim, Forbes, Southern Living, American Whiskey Magazine, Good Morning America, NBC News, Washington Post, The Bourbon Review, Wonderlust and, now, Bourbon Lens Podcast. About Executive Sous Chef Stephen Dunn: Chef Dunn has a wealth of culinary experience around Louisville where he’s trained at Sullivan University, and prior to Matt Winn’s, has been tapped to head the kitchen in some of Louisville’s top culinary hotspots.  Chef Dunn previously lead the kitchen of Equus & Jack's Lounge, The Hub, and Sullivan's Tap House in St. Matthews. He embraces Southern cuisine, bourbon, local ingredients, and Kentucky’s heritage.  About Matt Winn & Matt Winn’s Steakhouse: Matt Winn attended his first Kentucky Derby, the first Kentucky Derby, in 1875 at the age of 14. Over the next 75 years, he served as a pioneer and innovator of horse racing at the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack and his impact would change the landscape of the Kentucky Derby forever. Winn’s passion for Churchill Downs is evident in the many traditions that we still hold dear today: the design of the coveted Derby Trophy, the official Mint Julep glass, the garland of roses, the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home” during the post parade and the pari-mutuel wagering system just to name a few. Matt Winn’s Steakhouse pays homage to the legacy of Colonel Winn. Oh, if these walls could talk… Millionaires Row, the fabled Room 20 – Colonel Winn’s private nook, Derby history – rich with lure and tall tales… to new beginnings forging new traditions. Matt Winn started it all. His treasured view is now in your gaze. Take a look around. From the endless veranda to a lap around the handsome bar. Cushy seating, incomparable service, tableside charcuterie and a bourbon selection that is second to none. It’s all in front of you, but don’t worry, we understand, your best bet is the show out the window. Show Links: Matt Winn's Steakhouse  Churchill Downs  Distilled Living  Bourbon Studies Minor - Midway University  Tourism MBA - Midway University  Churchill Downs Chef Will Teach You How To Cook A Kentucky Derby Meal At Home Churchill Downs: Masterful Mixology: Woodford Reserve Spire and Mint Julep - Distilled Living Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs - Matt Winn's Steakhouse Studying Bourbon At Midway University - American Whiskey Magazine We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens

Buffalo Trace’s mashbills #1 and #2 go head-to-head in this week’s episode. We taste two solid single barrels; Blanton’s and E.H. Taylor Single Barrel. Find out our thoughts on the house styles of Buffalo Trace Distillery and two hard to get bottles of bourbon.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Show Links: Shop for Valentine's Gift Ideas on our Amazon Influencer Page (Note - we may make a small commission)  Blanton's Bourbon 15 Things You Need to Know About Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon | VinePair Whiskey's Unlikeliest Unicorn | PUNCH Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Was Born in Japan | VinePair Blanton's 3 Bourbon Whiskey Expressions -- Explained, Rated, & Ranked Here's What $100,000 Worth of Blanton's Bourbon Looks Like The History Behind Blanton's Horse and Jockey Bottle Stoppers, and How to Collect Them All | VinePair Buffalo Trace Warns Buyers of Fraudulent Whiskey Being Sold Online Buffalo Trace Warns of Counterfeit Blanton's, Eagle Rare Sales Online | VinePair All 19 Brands From The Buffalo Trace Distillery, Ranked A Distillery Was Built And Left To Decay In The Middle Of Kentucky's Capitol City Whiskey Chronicles Of Edmund Taylor Jr., Part 1 - The Distiller Without Peer - The Whiskey Wash The World's Best Bourbon in 2020—According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition Tasting Notes On The 2020 “World's Best Bourbon"

We’re heating things up with 3 barrel proof bourbons that each are a dozen years old. We also discuss storing opened bottles long term and the bourbon and American Whiskey export market. Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength goes up against Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Lux Row’s Limited Edition 12 Year Double Barrel. How do they stack up?  Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   Image Credit: Lux Row Distillers We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens  

We’re discussing Bottled in Bond bourbon this week, including whether this designation is still important in today’s whiskey world. Whether the distillery is a major producer or a craft whiskey maker, the reasons for labeling their spirits as “bonded” will differ. But is this important for the consumer?  We also line up 3 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Bourbons from some of the larger producers in the state.  How do they hold up in a blind tasting and which is our favorite? Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Show Links: 'Bottled in bond' was created to protect drinkers in the 1800s. Now the label has a new appeal. - The Washington Post Bottled-in-Bond: How a 120-year-old liquor act is helping craft whiskey make a statement Cocktail Queries: What is Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, and Why Should I Care? - Paste Why Every Drinker Should Know What Bottled-in-Bond Means Everything You Need to Know About Bottled in Bond Bourbon - Paste Why Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey Is the Best Deal In Booze Whisky of Life Blog - History of Bottled in Bond Whiskey Best Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey from Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Dickel – Robb Report Bourbon History Month: Are there unofficial rules of drinking bourbon? 10 Best Bottles Of Bourbon Whiskey Between $10-$20, Ranked What Is Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey? The 10 Best Bottled-In-Bond Bourbons Under $100 Why Bottled-in-Bond Whiskey Is Important In Modern Times 11 of the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons for 2021

We're exploring 3 Double Oaked Bourbons this week, including Peerless, Woodford Reserve, and Starlight Distillery. We discuss the purpose of double oaking and why we believe that it elevates a bourbon to new levels.  How do these three double oaked bourbons stack up? Be sure to let us know which double oaked bourbons we missed in this episode.  Do you have a favorite Double Oaked Bourbon? Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Show Links: The Best New American Double-Barrel Whiskies Of 2021 - Maxim What's the Deal with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon? Kentucky Peerless Distilling Releases A Double Oak Bourbon - The Whiskey Wash Review: Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Peerless Keeps Winning All the Whiskey Awards. Here's Why. - InsideHook 7 Easily Findable And Damn Fine Bourbons Under $70 - LEO Weekly

We’re back together and discussing the top trends in whiskey that we are expecting for 2022 and beyond. We also discuss some trends that we wish would fizzle out and die. And finally, we have some thoughts on some distilleries and brands you should be watching for in 2022. Download this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’re there.   We are thankful for everyone who has continued to support us. We must give a huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Show Links: Top 10 'Trending' Bourbon Whiskeys For 2022, Tasted & Ranked That Expensive Bourbon You Bought May Be a Fake - The New York Times The 15 Best Whiskeys to Drink in 2022 | VinePair Top Bourbon Brands Report 2022: Drinks International Castle & Key Distillery partners with RNDC to enter more states Most Popular Whiskey Brands in the US for 2022 | The Manual Bourbon Pricing Is Getting Out of Control, and Only the Consumers Can Stop It - Paste

The gang’s all here and we’ve cracked open two heavy hitting, barrel proof bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. We compare two Mashbill #1 Bourbons, including Stagg Jr (Batch 13: Fall, 2019 – 128.4 proof) and EH Taylor Barrel Proof (Batch 10; 2021,  127.3 proof). These bottles have skyrocketed in secondary marketplaces and have become rare sights on store shelves, but are they worth the price?   Show Links: EH Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Stagg Jr. Colonel EH Taylor Jr Barrel Proof Releases Buffalo Trace Is Dropping the "Jr." from Stagg Jr. Bottles - Paste Stagg Jr. is Growing Up: Changes Coming for Batch 18 - The Bourbon Review Bourbon Pricing Is Getting Out of Control, and Only the Consumers Can Stop It - Paste Buffalo Trace Statue Image Courtesy of Buffalo Trace Distillery* We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens

Our guest this week is Miles Munroe, Lead Distiller for Westward Whiskey. Westward is reimagining Single Malt and adding an American Whiskey spin to elevate the category. American Single Malt Whiskey is a growing category and Westward is one to lead the charge as the United States moves towards well-defined standards of identity for the category. Miles brings a brewer’s mentality to whiskey-making and goes above and beyond to craft high quality whiskies in Portland Oregon. Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by clicking here.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us in 2021. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens ABOUT WESTWARD AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY: Single Malt, reimagined. American whiskey, elevated.  As the highest rated American Single Malt, Westward Whiskey began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American Single Malt inspired by the American Northwest and the culture, climate, and abundant natural resources that have earned the region such reverence and renown. From humble beginnings to its impressive footprint today, creating a bold, robust, and delicious American Single Malt has remained the team’s true passion. Helmed by founders Thomas Mooney and Christian Krogstad, Westward is a trailblazer in the American craft spirits community, a leading voice for American Single Malt, and a co-founder of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission. Westward’s flagship family of whiskeys, which have earned high praise around the world (two Double Gold medals, San Francisco World Spirits Competition), are available nationwide and in select international markets, include the original Westward American Single Malt, Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask, and Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask. For more information go to www.WestwardWhiskey.com and follow @westwardwhiskey on Facebook or Instagram. ABOUT MILES MUNROE: Miles Munroe serves as the lead distiller of Westward Whiskey. Miles manages the distilling production team and ensures that every bottle of Westward is made to perfection. His day-to-day responsibilities include spearheading all blending sessions and supervising Westward’s rigorous quality controls by signing off on all whiskies before both barreling and  bottling. He also oversees all operations within the Westward warehouse in Clackamas, the company’s 28,000 square foot facility that maintains an inventory of more than 3,000 barrels of aging whiskey at any given time. Miles joined Westward Whiskey in 2013 to increase production of the company’s American Single Malt. He began as the company’s only production distiller, making up to two barrels per week. Today, Miles manages a team of six distillers who collectively produce 25 barrels per week. Miles played an integral role in optimizing spirits manufacturing at Westward’s new distillery, a 13,000 square facility in Southeast Portland which opened in 2015 and expanded whiskey capacity six-fold. During the planning and build- out process, Miles served as a critical distilling consultant, determining equipment needs, designing the work flow, and calculating capacity for product. Miles’ aptitude for taste plays a key role in ensuring quality while also sparking his creativity. After developing a custom flavor wheel for Westward to properly define its profile, he was inspired by his brewing experience to incorporate stout beer into a cask finish, which naturally paired well with Westward’s signature characteristics. This resulted in the brand’s first-ever stout cask finish, a four-year aged Westward resting for eight months in an Imperial Stout barrel that will launch later this year. As all of the company’s distillers do, Miles came to Westward with a background in brewing. He attended the American Brewers Guild and graduated from the institute’s Science & Engineering of Brewing program before spending several years as a brewer in Portland, OR. It was during his time studying sensory analysis that he realized his talent for taste and flavor identification, a skill that has brought him to achieve great success as brewer and later a whiskey blender. Over the course of his career, he worked for Bridgeport Brewing, Lompoc Brewing, and Migration Brewing, all while focusing on his end goal of becoming a whiskey distiller. Show Links: Westward Whiskey  The Club – Westward Whiskey Westward Whiskey (@westwardwhiskey) • Instagram photos and videos Maxim - Best New American Single Malt Whiskies of 2021 Westward Whiskey Club Sends Exclusive Bottles Straight to Your Home | Get Access to Whiskeys You Can't Find Anywhere Else Tasting: 3 American Single Malts From Westward Whiskey - Paste A drink with... Thomas Mooney, Westward Whiskey - The Spirits Business Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey – The Right Spirit Is This America's Best Single Malt Whiskey? | Man of Many Westward Single Malt Whiskey – Tempranillo Cask Finish – The Right Spirit Miles Munroe from Westward Whiskey - Cocktails Distilled At Westward, Making Great Whiskey Starts With Making Great Beer

With Christmas right around the corner, we know there will be a few bottles of whiskey under the Christmas Tree this year. If you are playing Santa for your whiskey-loving friends & family, we have some great gift bottles you should check out.   Whether it’s a classic bourbon, something with some fancy packaging, or some whiskey that might be a little out of the norm, you’re sure to find a bottle on our list that someone will love.   Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by clicking here.  Show Links: The Best Bottles Of Bourbon Under $100 To Give As A Gift The 30 Best Bourbons for Every Budget (2021) | VinePair  The Best Expensive Bourbon Whiskeys To Give As A Gift This Year The Best Bourbons for Gifting, Mixing, and Straight-Up Sipping Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Best Whiskeys And Whiskies Made By Women We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens

An American distillery with Irish heritage in its veins, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company has engaged a modern legendary distiller of  Irish Whiskey to grow a product line which embraces the best of both whiskey worlds. Combining a classic American Rye with two Irish Whiskies, Master Distiller Brian Nation is looking to put Minnesota on the world whiskey map. The O’Shaughnessy Family convinced Brian to leave an established and world-renowned Irish distillery to perfect his own passion project.  Brian explains why he made this massive leap in his career in this episode, but in the words of Brian’s mother, “What’s for you, won’t go by you.”  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.  We were honored to have Brian on the Bourbon Lens podcast.  Download this episode on your favorite podcast player by clicking here.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   About Keeper’s Heart - O'Shaughnessy Distilling The Story O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company was founded with a belief that the spirit of family and friends, and our shared experiences together, provide us with deep connection and meaning in our lives. Our whiskey was created to celebrate the spirit of family, support our community, and leave a meaningful legacy for generations to come. We believe that the spirit of family is the strongest positive force in the world, and we are committed to celebrating the moments worth keeping. Several years ago, cousins Patrick and Michael O’Shaughnessy, along with Michael’s father Gerry, were sharing a bottle of whiskey at the end of a long and joyous day at an O’Shaughnessy family reunion. They were reflecting on the importance of family; on how to make sure future generations stayed connected; and the legacy they wanted to leave. As conversation went deeper into the night and more whiskey was poured, they had a realization: the answer was right there in the glass. It was at that point they set out to create a whiskey that celebrated their Irish American heritage and the cousins set off to Ireland. They sent a chance email to whom they considered the finest Master Distiller in the world - Brian Nation – and much to their surprise, Brian responded and a meeting in Dublin was put on the books. That 30-minute meeting turned into a 5-hour meal as Michael, Patrick, Brian, and his wife Una, created an immediate connection. A new family was forming, and a vision was emerging: to blend the best of Irish and American whiskey traditions to create something entirely new. The  Distillery The team set out to make their vision a reality, and while they procured some of the finest stocks of aged whiskey, they knew they needed to make their own. They needed a place where Brian, the legendary Master Distiller responsible for making some of the most renowned products on the market, could fulfill his desire to innovate and push the category beyond expectations. They began creating the O’Shaughnessy Distillery in an old potato factory right in the heart of their hometown of Minneapolis. At the heart of the world-class distillery are three beautiful copper pot stills, the key to making Irish style whiskey. The distillery opened to the public in Summer 2021 and boasts a guided education tour, a tasting room, multiple bar areas, private spaces for events, food service, and outdoor patio seating. The distillery is destined to become a home away from home for all whiskey lovers. The 30,000 square foot distillery houses more than 15,000 square feet dedicated entirely to the whiskey making process, including the signature component: three wondrous copper pot stills (SHOW NOTE: 8000 Liter Wash Still, 6000 Liter Feints Still, 6000 Liter Spirits Still or approximately 2113 Gallon Wash Still, 1585 Gallon Feints Still, and 1585 Gallon Spirits Still). The remainder of the distillery is comprised of the Keeper’s Heart Whiskey Lounge, featuring unique shared spaces for people to come together and enjoy. From our Main Bar centered around our three copper pot stills, our Potato Bar, paying homage to our building’s history and our Irish American heritage as well as our outdoor Spirits Garden and Rooftop Terrace.  The  Whiskey From this vision, team and place, Keeper’s Heart Irish American Whiskey was born. Steeped in passion, dedicated to quality and committed to creating the moments worth keeping, Keeper’s Heart is the first whiskey to blend the best of Irish and American traditions. At Keeper’s Heart, we believe that time is the most important ingredient in making great whiskey but also great relationships. Time spent with loved ones, family, and friends who are considered family. Conversations that go weirdly deep, that end in laughter, tears of joy and rich meaning. Those are the moments worth keeping. That is why we lift our glass to you and toast with our family motto: Fugit Hora, the hour flies. Keeper’s Heart Irish American Whiskey is launching summer 2021, with Master Distiller Brian Nation showcasing the art of blending hand selected pot still and grain whiskies from Ireland with an American Rye Whiskey to create a truly unique liquid. At the same time, we’re also developing our own liquid made from 100% American grains in the traditional Irish style, using a triple copper pot still – while the tasting profile will remain consistent this will also allow us to constantly evolve and experiment with different styles of whiskies. We are so proud of the partners we are working with to create this one-of-a-kind liquid and can’t wait for everyone to try it! Our first expression highlights the Irish whiskey’s notes of baking spices which pair beautifully with the American whiskey’s sweetness and lingering notes of charred oak. Keeper’s Heart offers a unique membership program, Cask Society, which provides whiskey fans with the opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind barrel. For more information, please visit https://keepersheartwhiskey.com/. Our Logo Every element of our logo was carefully considered to tell a part of our story: Keeper’s  Represents our desire to cherish the important elements of life: loved ones, time, traditions. It is also our tip of the cap to that community whose mission is to serve: the world’s barkeepers. The Heart Everything we do comes from the heart, with passion and honesty. We also always carefully select the heart of the distillation. The Keep Traditionally every castle has a Keep—the innermost sanctum where the family’s most prized possessions are kept. Our Keep represents the specialness of the liquid created by Master Distiller Brian Nation. The Clock Represents the specialness of time spent together and a reminder from the family to enjoy every moment. The Keys Your invitation from the family to join ours. We look forward to unlocking experiences together. Fugit Hora: “The Hour Flies” slow down and enjoy every moment. It’s our family motto and a celebration of the most important ingredient—time. Keeper’s Heart Irish + American Whiskey Keeper’s Heart Whiskey is the passion project of Master Distiller Brian Nation.  Aiming to combine the best of Irish and American whiskey traditions, Keeper’s Heart is a blend of Irish Triple Pot distilled whiskey, Irish Grain Whiskey and American Rye.  The liquid pairs the Irish whiskey’s notes of baking spices with the American whiskey’s sweetness and lingering notes of charred oak. Nation collaborated on the blending of the liquid with Liquid Collaborator and Advisor, David Perkins, founder of High West Distillery. Perkins will continue to work closely alongside Brian Nation as the two explore and create new innovations in Whiskey. “I can’t wait for everyone to try what has truly become my biggest passion project,” shared Brian Nation, Master Distiller at O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company. “To create a truly new and unique style of whiskey is a dream come true for any distiller and I can’t wait to continue experimenting and innovating with such a great team.” “Our ambition is to put Keeper’s Heart on the world whiskey map, creating a brand with a global reach that is rooted in our hometown of Minneapolis and embodies our Irish American heritage”, said Mike Duggan, CEO of O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. For additional information, please visit www.osdistilling.com and www.keepersheartwhiskey.com.  Show Links: O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.: Home An Irish Journey: Brian Nation On The Move To America US distillery appoints Brian Nation master distiller Why the Former Master Distiller of Jameson Is Headed to Minnesota O'Shaughnessy Master Distiller Brian Nation on blending Irish and American whiskey traditions Master distiller Brian Nation moves on from Irish Distillers Keeper’s Heart Marks the Debut of a New Style of Whiskey

Our guest this week is David DeFazio, co-founder of Wyoming Whiskey. We discuss building a distillery on a ranch and making whiskey in Wyoming. David is a former lawyer turned whiskey maker and has a wealth of experience in working hard, solving problems, and crafting whiskey. We also want to give a huge shoutout to Bob Cutler of Novio’s Bistro in Bangor Maine for connecting us with Wyoming Whiskey.  He’s a long-time supporter of the show and of Wyoming Whiskey and we are so excited that we were able to collaborate for an episode.  We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and if you have a chance to try Wyoming Whiskey, let us know what you think! We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   About Wyoming Whiskey Based in Kirby, Wyoming, Wyoming Whiskey has a simple goal: to create America’s next great bourbon. The company and product is a collaboration between its partners and 97,818 square miles of Wyoming. The Mead family first came to Wyoming as ranchers in 1890 and the state defines them, and their whiskey.  They use the finest corn, wheat, barley, and water from the Big Horn Basin and promote Wyoming’s natural and human resources.  Every drop of this bourbon is 100% Wyoming. When was WW founded? 2006 Who are it’s founders? Brad & Kate Mead, 4th generation Wyoming cattle ranchers, and David DeFazio. All of the founders currently reside in Jackson, but the distillery is at the Mead Ranch in Kirby, WY. How many styles does Wyoming have? 6 in the main lineup Small Batch (flagship, highest quantity produced and sold) Outryder (Straight American Whiskey - WW’s take on a rye) Single Barrel (top 1% of their liquid) Double Cask  Barrel Strength National Parks Limited Edition Other limited release offerings they've done: Wide Open Spaces collection and some Wyoming-only releases in limited batches such as Stargazer, Thunder Basin and Wilderness. What are some unique factors that set Wyoming Whiskey apart in the industry?  #1: WW uses non-GMO grains, including corn, wheat, barley, and rye, all sourced from a local WY farmer named Brent Rageth. Part of WW’s culture is to draw upon the natural environment in making their product. Genetically modified grains are, to an extent, unnatural. And for that reason, they will only use natural seed when raising their crops in Byron, Wyoming. An experienced farmer easily works around the challenges presented by non-genetically modified crops.  #2: Wyoming Whiskey does not source any alcohol. Every drop in our bottle comes from grains grown in Wyoming, which are cooked, fermented, distilled, barreled and bottled in Kirby, Wyoming. All of our grains come from Rageth Farms in Byron, Wyoming. WW’s water comes from a mile-deep limestone aquifer 40 miles to the north of our distillery. This makes their product 100% Wyoming. In an age where a vast number of brands are taking the easier, cheaper and faster route of sourcing bulk whiskey, WW prefers to put in the extra time and effort to do things the right way.  #3: Our environment: Wyoming is a special place. And as mentioned previously, our maturation environment is the most unique in the industry. On the hottest of days in the summer, the top of our warehouse can reach 132 degrees and in the depth of winter it will hit 0 degrees. Where else is a whiskey exposed to such extreme temperatures without moving an inch? WW Barrels experience the extreme temperature variations of the high basin between the Absaroka and Bighorn Mountains. Temperatures reach 135° at the height of the warehouse during the summer and fall precipitously to 5° degrees in the depths of Winter. In the summertime, warehouse temperatures can swing 20 – 30 degrees and facilitate greater whiskey and wood interaction.  How does the unique terroir of Kirby, WY and its temperature fluctuations impact the development of WW?  WW does not use temperature controlled warehouses. As a result, they are at the mercy of the environment. Their maturation environment is arguably the most unique in the whiskey industry because of it’s violent temperature swings. Diurnal temperature swings can be over 50 degrees in a day, which results in a more dynamic maturation environment in every barrel. Given the thermal mass in each warehouse, barrel temperatures will not change to this profound of a degree, however, even a 1 degree change in a barrel will cause the alcohol to push into the oak and later withdraw to a greater extent than maturation environments that do not share this cycle. The result is a more meaningful and effective maturation period during the summer months. To the contrary, our barrels go into hibernation during Wyoming’s harsh winters. At about 40 degrees, alcohol activity in the barrel ceases and maturation stops. Whatever magic happens in the winter months is a mystery to us, but what we do know is that our maturation process produces an outstanding line of whiskies. Years ago, we used to rotate barrels in an attempt to balance the warehouses’ effect on each barrel, however Nancy taught us that it was unnecessary given the complexity of her batching protocol and the precision with which each barrel is selected. In short, we batch around this issue.  To learn more, visit http://www.wyomingwhiskey.com and sign up to become a Whiskey Baron to receive the latest news and special offers from Wyoming Whiskey. For daily updates, follow Wyoming Whiskey on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Show Links: Wyoming Whiskey: The Best American Made Whiskey & Bourbon  The Legacy of Wyoming Whiskey's Outryder Lives On — Verde Brand Communications Lawyer becomes whiskey connoisseur | Biz Quiz | jhnewsandguide.com Wyoming Whiskey Releases Fifth Outryder Expression

Our guests this week are the founders of Talnua Distillery in Arvada Colorado. Patrick and Meagan Miller fell in love with the traditionally Irish, Single Pot Still Whiskey on a honeymoon trip to Ireland. They aimed to recreate the style of whiskey featuring malted and unmalted barley, but with an American twist. Talnua created the first Single Pot Still distillery outside of Ireland. They wanted to bring this style of whiskey to America and imbue it with the nation's terroir while  honoring Gaelic distilling traditions, the immigrant soul, and the pioneering spirit of the American people. Enjoy this week’s episode and check out this newer style of American Whiskey. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens About the Talnua Brand: In 2017, we embarked on a mission to define a new chapter of American whiskey with the introduction of our American Single Pot Still Whiskey. True to gaelic-style distilling practices, and unique to the new world, our spirits are produced using a mashbill of raw and malted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills. Located on the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the altitude, changing seasons, crystal clear mountain water, and local barley all lend a uniquely American terroir to our spirits. About the Founders: Patrick Miller Founder, President & Head Distiller: Denver, CO. Patrick began his distilling career at Breckenridge Distillery’s Distillation and Production School in June of 2015. In August of 2015, he started working as a Distiller at Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey. After spending nearly three years on recipe development, brewing, and distilling for Talnua, Patrick distilled the first batch of Single Pot Still whiskey in the US in 2018. Prior work includes: Chemist, Fluids Engineer, and Database Systems Manager for oil and gas companies. {Brewing, Distilling, Barreling, Bottling, Sales} Meagan Miller Founder, Vice President & Sales: Denver, CO. Meagan (“the Nose”) has worked with Patrick every step of the way on brewing, distilling, and recipe development. Meagan’s background is regulatory compliance, rule making, and policy development. This government affairs experience provides a key asset in working with Federal, State, and Local agencies on permitting, licensing, and reporting. Meagan also provides front of house experience in the service industry and manages day to day distillery business functions. On October 18, 2019, she was elected to serve as the next President of the Colorado Distiller’s Guild. Where it all began: In a Galway pub on their honeymoon, Patrick and Meagan sat watching the 2011 Ireland vs. USA Rugby World Cup Match. An eager bartender was thrilled to share with them the first Single Pot Still Whiskey to be released in decades. He regaled them with the history of this nearly extinct style of whiskey and with the passion that one day, Single Pot Still would regain its rightful place on the world stage. The love affair was instant, and the couples’ passion was forever ingrained in the story of Single Pot Still Whiskey. With family history rooted in Irish ancestry, the couple returned to Ireland every year and knew that single pot still whiskey would forever be a part of their story.  Knowing that Single Pot Still Whiskey was not yet available in the US they set out to create the first Single Pot Still distillery outside of Ireland. They wanted to bring this style of whiskey to America and imbue it with the nation's terroir while  honoring Gaelic distilling traditions, the immigrant soul, and the pioneering spirit of the American people. Our Name: Talnua. Our name is born of the Irish-Gaelic words ‘Talamh’, meaning ‘Land’, and ‘Nua’, meaning ‘New’. In a word, it’s our story, and tells of our passion for bringing an old-world style of distilling to the new land that is America. Our sigil shows our native Big Horn Ram on the Flatirons of Colorado’s Front Range. It is looking back on a triskele moon, which represents the Irish-Gaelic old world, home to the distilling traditions we honor.  Faugh a Ballagh. Our motto means ‘Clear the Way’ for the new American Single Pot Still and explore a whole new world of character and flavor. Show Links: Whiskey Distillery | Talnua Distillery | Arvada, CO | United States Shop Talnua Distillery  Talnua Distillery Turns Two With Big Plans For the Future Talnua Distillery in Arvada Makes a Whiskey Style Rare Outside of Ireland Talnua Distillery Brings Single Pot Still Whiskey to Denver on St. Patrick's Day Weekend 25 New Colorado Spirits to Drink in 2021 and Beyond Effects of Climate Change On Whiskey Taste Being Studied By Distilleries Climate change may be changing taste of Irish whiskey Top 10 spirits marketing moves in September 2021 – The Spirits Business

We’re celebrating 150 episodes of the Bourbon Lens with some very special bourbons. We appreciate each and every one of our supporters, listeners, fans, and friends. Without you, we wouldn’t have the drive to continue producing the bourbon and whiskey content that we do. Cheers to you! And here’s to 150 more!  In this episode, Jake and Scott have a blind lineup of the last 3 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch releases.  Which will come out on top? Which year is your favorite?  Our 3 Glasses contain: Red  - 2020 Green - 2021 Yellow - 2019  Scott's Ranking: 2019 (Yellow) 2021 (Green) 2020 (Red) Jake's Ranking: 2021 (Green) 2019 (Yellow) 2020 (Red) Details on Batches: 2019 (aka Yellow) Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 112.6 proof, the 2019 Limited Edition Small Batch marks the first Four Roses limited-quantity bottling to feature a 21-year-old Bourbon which is from the distillery’s OBSV recipe. This release will also feature a 15-year-old OESK, 15-year-old OESV and 11-year-old OESV. NOSE - Elegant aromas of oak, honey, red raspberries and vanilla. PALATE - Bright, sweet fruits, cinnamon, baking spices, and mellow barrel flavors. FINISH - Rich, soft and lasting finish. 2020 (aka Red) Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 111.4 proof, the 2020 Limited Edition Small Batch features a 12-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 12-year-old OESV, a 19-year-old OBSK and a 16-year-old OESK. NOSE - Apple, Orange Peel, Honey & Vanilla PALATE - Apricot, Pear, Hints of Red Berries FINISH - Rye Spice, Light Oak, Refreshing Fruit 2021 (aka Green) Non-chill filtered and bottled at a 114.2 proof, the 2021 Limited Edition Small Batch features a 16-year-old Bourbon from the OBSV recipe, a 14-year-old OBSQ, a 12-year-old OESK, and a 16-year-old OESV. NOSE -Ripe Berries, Light Floral, Rich Warm Oak PALATE - Plum, Orange Peel, Delicate Spice FINISH -Vanilla Cream, Dark Chocolate Show Links: Four Roses Limited Edition Bourbons Four Roses Bourbon | Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Four Roses Virtual Tour The Remarkable Resurrection and Unique Nature of Four Roses Bourbon The Best New Whiskeys To Seek Out This Month Price, where to buy Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2021 Image Credit - Four Roses Distillery We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens

It’s the whiskey brand with an Italian name and they’re looking to make their mark in the world of Kentucky Bourbon. We are joined by Luca Mariano Distillery this week to talk about starting a bourbon brand, finding a home for your distillery, and growing brand awareness. Jennifer Brandt and Kenny Fuller are our guests this week as we taste through the full lineup Luca Mariano whiskey in downtown Louisville.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support us, join in whiskey tastings, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About the Distillery: In 2016, LMD began prospecting for land to house its future distillery while waiting for the bourbon and rye whiskey to come of age. Francesco’s long-term vision is to create a distillery location that is like no other distillery. He envisions a place for family and friends to come and enjoy great music, food, and whiskey. The same way his family does it in Italy. With the long-term goal in mind, in 2017, LMD found a 300 acre farm in Danville, Kentucky that would give plenty of space for what Francesco envisions. The farm includes a stone house that was built by a man named William Crow, which is the oldest stone house in the State of Kentucky. Although the stone house was left abandoned and in disrepair, LMD plans to restore the house to its original condition. Additional plans for the project include the following: construction of a fully-functioning distillery; a visitor’s center; multiple rickhouses for barrel aging; and, an entertainment pavilion. About Francesco Viola, Founder/Owner: Francesco began distilling as a hobby in his garage in 2010. He hadn’t planned on it becoming a business. After having a neighbor over to enjoy what he had created, his neighbor told him that it was illegal to distill liquor in his garage. After discovering that his hobby was illegal, Francesco called his lawyer to help him obtain a license to distill liquor, so he could carry out his grandfather’s dream. Francesco’s grandfather was a man named Mariano Viola. His dream was for his family to build a business and create a legacy in the United States. Mariano taught Francesco many skills including gardening, making pasta and wine, and distilling brandy and whiskey. In honor of his grandfather, Francesco created recipes for Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that are the foundation of Luca Mariano Distillery. The company is named after Francesco’s son, Luca Mariano, who is named after Francesco’s grandfather. Show Links: Luca Mariano | Kentucky Straight Bourbon & Rye Luca Mariano Distillery (@lucamarianodistillery) • Instagram photos and videos Luca Mariano on Twitter Distillery considers options for historic William Crow house - The Advocate-Messenger

In a special Veterans Day episode, we are joined by retired, Special Forces Veteran Scott Neil who is the co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Horse Soldier, was co-founded by the horse-mounted Green Berets who lead America’s counter-terrorism effort in Afghanistan almost immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Scott Neil has an incredible story, a warrior’s mindset, and a soldier’s determination with everything he does, including his current mission: growing a bourbon brand.  A huge thank you to Scott Neil, Horse Solider Bourbon, and all the United States’ Veterans on this very special Veterans Day. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Horse Soldier Bourbon Horse Soldier Bourbon is an all American, ultra-premium whiskey crafted by the legendary U.S. Army Green Berets who answered the country’s call days after 9/11 with a daring insertion, on horseback, into northern Afghanistan. This brave and unconventional act earned them the moniker of “Horse Soldiers” and inspired them to create their awarding winning bourbon. The team has been featured in the Hollywood movie 12 Strong, the CNN documentary Legion of Brothers, and is memorialized by America’s Response Monument located at Ground Zero in New York City. When the team first set out on their journey to make Horse Soldier Bourbon, they wanted to ensure they were fully immersing themselves in the art of making whiskey and learning all they could about the ingredients used, distillation, aging and design. They therefore traveled around the world visiting distilleries and brand houses to gain more information and understand everything that went into making a stellar bourbon. The result was the ability to successfully combine their new knowledge and whiskey making skills with the meticulous precision, process, and habits they gained in the military and translate both into distilling the world-class Horse Soldier Bourbon brand.  Founded in 2015, Horse Soldier Bourbon encompasses three core elements that make it the legendary spirit it is today: Authentic, the team behind the brand are an integral part of the country’s history; All-American, each ingredient used to make Horse Soldier Bourbon is from the U.S, including its glass bottle, which is molded by steel recovered from the World Trade Center to commemorate the lives lost but never forgotten; And Award-Winning, to date the brand has won more than 30 awards from many of the industry's most prestigious competitions, including three Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition. Today, the team’s steadfast mission is to continue to create an award-winning, legendary line of bourbons, the embodiment of the American spirit and the Horse Soldier’s legacy in a bottle. Comprised of rich and complex wheat-forward whiskies, the core Horse Soldier Portfolio includes the Straight Bourbon, Small Batch Bourbon, and Barrel Strength Bourbon in addition to limited edition expressions launched annually, such as the Commander’s Select Limited Edition Release.  Looking ahead, Horse Soldier Bourbon will be making its forever home in Somerset, Kentucky. Located on 225 acres of rolling countryside, they put together an award winning team of international and local architects, experiential designers, and engineers to create the Horse Soldier Distillery experience.  The new distillery will become the most southern stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, joining the family of iconic distilleries that have made their home there and ensuring the Horse Soldier legacy lives on for decades to come. The Horse Soldier Bourbon Portfolio: Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 | 43.5% ABV):  The brand’s classic recipe of authentic bourbon is made with corn, rye, and malted barley and won a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2019. It is a balanced and robust bourbon aged a minimum of 3 years to ensure its distinctive, mellow character.  Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon (SRP: $69.99 | 47.5% ABV): Extraordinarily complex with notes of vanilla, ginger, and cherries, this “wheated” bourbon is made from small batches of meticulously blended mature whiskey, aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels. It received a Gold Medal (95 Points) at the New York International Spirits Competition and 92 Points at the International Wine & Spirits Competition.  Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon (SRP: $84.99 | 54% ABV): A uniquely complex “wheated” uncut and non-chill filtered bourbon that has matured for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels. This all-natural, all-American product just won a Double Gold in the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was included in the Top 100 Spirits of 2020. It also earned 93 points at the New York International Spirits Competition and 92 points at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, making it a truly prized bourbon. The soft red winter wheat in the recipe provides intriguing depth and complexity to this ultimate American spirit. Commander’s Select Limited Edition Single Batch Release (SRP: $595 | 65.5% ABV): An outstanding and award-winning limited annual release, most recently winning Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2019, the Commanders Select barrels are meticulously chosen each year by both Commander and Chief Warrant Officer of Special Forces ODA Team 595. Sales from the Commander’s Select are all donated to maintaining the America Response Monument located at Ground Zero in New York City. This year’s 2021 release will be debuted in the fall, commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. For more information, visit https://horsesoldierbourbon.com, and follow them on social media at @HorseSoldierBourbon  About Scott Neil: Scott Neil is a retired Special Forces Veteran with significant executive, operational and combat experience, having served as a Senior Advisor to several General Officers, Senior Civilian Policy Makers, National Members of Interagency Task Forces as well as several House and Senate Committee Members. Following the tragic events of 9/11, he conducted numerous successful special operation combat missions as part of the Commander’s In-Extremis Forces, one of the first to lead the Direct Action and Counter-Terrorism charge into Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. Scott’s career highlights include serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of US Special Operation Command's Interagency Task Force (IATF) at MacDill AFB, FL. Provided subject matter expertise and leadership on counter-terrorism activities supporting unique intelligence, operations, inter-agency planning and collaboration of U.S. Government strategic, special operations, counter-terrorism missions. While serving at the 4 Star Headquarters, Scott provided leadership and mentoring for over 143 senior field grade special operations officers, service members, senior federal agency representatives, and contract personnel engaged in strategic planning and coordination in support of the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). Additionally, Scott served as the Special Operation Command's Crisis Action and Time Sensitive Planning Sergeant Major for the Commander during all emergency and emerging overseas contingency operation utilizing Special Operation Forces. Scott also served as a Board Member and Operational Advisor to a number of critical organizations such as his role as the Director of Special Operation Command’s Science and Technology. Post retirement, Scott Neil has been part of Horse Soldier Bourbon since its inception in 2015. As Co-founder and COO, Scott is responsible for day-to-day operations, regional production of multiple facilities, and corporate responsibility functions. Scott actively collaborates with the George W. Bush Military Service Initiative and Team 43, a collaboration of former veterans and the former President and his staff that focuses on the power of outdoor recreational sports. He also works with several Veterans Affairs Committees and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship championing key issues facing veterans establishing their own businesses.  In addition to Scott’s speaking engagements mainly in Washington, DC and New York City, he is a regular contributor to major news and media outlets including Fox News, Newsmax, Global News, LA Times, and Bloomberg Business Week. Show Links: Horse Soldier Bourbon  Buy Horse Soldier Horse Soldier Bourbon (@horsesoldierbourbon) • Instagram photos and videos Post-9/11 Horseback Heroes Make American Whiskey Honoring Mission Horse soldiers from Afghan war plan Kentucky distillery | Lexington Herald Leader New Veteran-owned facility brings Bourbon Trail to Southeast Kentucky Bourbon Meets 'Staycation': New Somerset Distillery to Include Theatre, Wedding Chapel, and Cabins   

A grain-to-glass distillery since 2011, FEW Spirits produces craft whiskey in a tucked away alley located in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL.  A historical town where Prohibition lasted until 1972, Founder & Master Distiller Paul Hletko changed the future of Evanston when he opened FEW Spirits Distillery, the first (legal) alcohol-production facility of any kind to ever open there.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   About the Brand:Paul Hletko always knew he wanted to make craft spirits —produced in the local Chicago area -that offered something different, delicious and fun. Living in Evanston, a town that was prime for change after being dry for four decades post the repeal of prohibition, Paul felt it was the perfect home and backdrop for FEW and the brand. Deeply integrated into the brand story, both Evanston and Chicago are crucial elements of the FEW DNA and its inspiration. From its liquid, created from locally grown or sourced ingredients, to the look & feel of the design, which pays homage to the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago— FEW is the true definition of a local Illinois craft spirit. FEW Spirits features a refreshing and innovative portfolio including a stable of core spirits and several small batch limited edition specialty expressions. Each flagship spirit is a new take on the timeless liquors of the past; distilled from the very best grains, aged to perfection, and bottled under the FEW roof. The small batch limited editions hold true to the premium quality FEW drinkers have to come to love and expect from the brand, but offer something novel to the oft-ordinary taste and style we’ve all grown accustomed to. In a world over saturated with mass-produced spirits, only few remain truly handcrafted, locally sourced and small-batched. FEW has never strayed from this —even as it grows, Paul and his team continue to provide consistently impeccable spirits that are true to their craft roots and reminiscent of their home base. About Paul Hletko - Founder & Master Distiller A maverick for the ages, Paul Hletko wore many hats before launching FEW Spirits, but one thing has always remained consistent throughout —he loves to make new things. Whether that was making blueprints as an engineer, deals as a lawyer or music for his rock-n-roll band, at his core Paul is a creative and always wants to bring something to the table that hasn’t been done before.  “All my life, I’ve tried to be a creative person and beat to the sound of my own drum,” says Paul. “At the end of the day, I like to have created something that didn’t exist that morning and offers something completely different.” FEW Spirits was and is exactly that. And while that notion, and Evanston’s history itself led to the creation of FEW, the biggest inspiration for Paul was his own family history. Prior to World War II, Paul’s grandfather owned a large brewery in what is now the Czech Republic and after losing the brewery to the Nazi invasion he fought the remainder of his life to get the brewery back. When his grandfather passed away and Paul was at the end of his time with the music industry, he decided to start a distillery of his own. He says, “I wanted to create something that would honor my family history but didn’t want to try and replicate it. With FEW, I am able to celebrate my roots while being able to create something new.” In 2011 Paul opened the FEW Distillery and since then has produced award wining spirits that are original, distinctive and playful. His love for the nuances & flavor of whiskey and his flexibility to innovate with gin have made them FEW’s backbone products, but he continues to play around and innovate daily with limited expressions and new collaborations. In the future, Paul aspires to take FEW to an even bigger production facility where he and his team can continue to produce their liquid for enthusiasts around the world, while still remaining true to their craft roots. Recently, Paul was named the 2018 World Distiller of the Year in Gin Magazine’s annual ”Icons of Gin” feature.  About the Production Small but mighty, FEW Distillery makes its spirits using three stills, which according to Founder Paul Hletko is a rarity among production facilities of its size. Both the whiskey and gin originate in a Vendome still used for initial distillation, then a 1,500-liter hybrid still is used to finish the whiskies, while a smaller 150-liter pot still is used exclusively to distill the gins with their botanicals. The distillery team consists of Paul as Master Distiller and a small group of loyal and passionate craft spirit professionals.   A Letter from the Founder: Dear friends of FEW, FEW Spirits is proud to share our passion and single minded obsession with whiskey with whiskey fans all over the world. Our accomplishments are not ours alone, but indeed are shared with you our loyal consumers, trade partners and distributors. We are humbled by your deep interest and are thrilled about the continuing this journey with you by our side. A Decade of Defiance We built FEW on defiance and a refusal to accept the status quo. We defied the odds by choosing Evanston as our home - we changed the laws of our beloved Prohibitionist hometown. Inspired by the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, itself a celebration of innovation and new ways of thinking and doing things, we deliberately chose to craft a product that would require years of aging before it could be sold. We chose to create grain-to-glass spirits, using local grains and materials, although cheaper and easier alternatives are everywhere. And we defiantly made a world class Bourbon from Chicago, when most people thought that wasn’t even possible. We defiantly and intentionally broke from bourbon tradition and expectation. We defiantly distill a Rye Whiskey deemed ‘the rye against which all others must be judged’. We released innovative products like Cold Cut Bourbon and Immortal Rye. We entered spirits competitions and won... a lot, winning best in the world more than once. We collaborated with musicians before it was the “in thing” to do. We have supported our community. We have endured challenges and enjoyed celebrations. On This Great Milestone,we are excited to release limited edition, 10th Anniversary four-grain Bourbon. It is bold, yet smooth - undeniably FEW. Here we stand, tall and proud, and eager for what lies on the horizon. Leveling Up and Looking Ahead Never content to sit still, we anticipate remarkable things ahead for FEW. We are expanding our facilities and investing in our future, laying down thousands of whiskey barrels and aging whiskey stocks for decades to come. We are reaching dozens of new markets, hitting new store shelves, proudly adorning new bar shelves and menus nationwide, and expanding our footprint internationally. Our FEW & a Brew program, pairing our bold and complex whiskeys with specific styles of beer, continues to connect with craft beer drinkers’ love of explosive flavor. We continue to push the limits of innovation, crafting creative and bold new whiskeys. We continue to forge collaborations with interesting people, brands and musicians. We are looking ahead and will be releasing FEW Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon, which conforms to the strict code of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. This coincides with our effort to establish a minimum age of four years for all our whiskeys and will continue to make high caliber and world class credentialed whiskeys. In short, here’s my promise to you: we will keep doing what we have been doing the last 10 years: making interesting, creative, and bold whiskeys. These whiskeys will push boundaries, defy the ordinary, and live up to the high standards we have always held ourselves to at FEW Spirits. We believe that fortune fancies the bold, and you better believe - excitement lies ahead. For this, and all the support you have shown us these first 10 years, we humbly thank YOU. Sincerely, Paul HletkoFounder & Master Distiller   Show links: FEW Spirits – Fortune Fancies The Bold FEW Spirits on Instagram  BuyFewSpirits.com 

Rob Samuels is our guest this week and we are honored to have this 8th generation of whisky-maker on our podcast.  The Samuels family has long been known for founding Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto Kentucky. Rob is the Managing Director of Maker’s Mark and is a passionate story-teller ensuring his family’s history is told to the masses.  Rob knows that Maker’s Mark is the result of a “purposefully inefficient handmade process” but recognizes the importance of it to his family, their legacy, and to the quality of their bourbon. After this episode, hopefully you will recognize that Maker’s Mark is about so much more than the whisky. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens * Dripping Wax Logo and Branding Courtesy of Maker's Mark About Maker’s Mark® Bourbon In 1953, in Loretto, Ky., Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. Bill Samuels, Sr., transformed bourbon from a “commodity” into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker’s Mark® continues to make its bourbon the same way. In recent years, Maker’s Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker’s Mark 46®, Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength and Maker’s Mark® Private Selection, the brand’s first-ever custom barrel program. For more information, visit www.makersmark.com. Show Links: An Oral History of Bourbon Part II: Maker’s Mark’s Bill Samuels Jr. and Rob Samuels Maker's Mark | Handmade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Samuels Family | Our Story  Maker's Mark: a brand history The LEE Initiative The LEE Initiative Partners with Maker's Mark® to Release "CommUNITY Batch" Bourbon with 100% of Proceeds Supporting the Hospitality Industry How Maker’s Mark Bourbon Is Made — From Barrel to Iconic Red Wax Seal Unique Kentucky Getaway - Vacation Rental by Makers Mark  The Family Behind Maker's Mark Has Opened Their House for Overnight Stays The 25 Most Important Bourbons Ever Made | Food & Wine You Can Now Stay in the Original Kentucky Home of the Maker's Mark Family NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION The Core Bottles Of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, Ranked Column: Maker’s Mark Barrel Entry Proof Experiment Proves Its Tradition Is Solid LEADERS Interview with Rob Samuels, Global General Manager and Chief Distillery Officer, Maker's Mark  Earth Day Champions: UK Introduces World’s Largest American White Oak Repository and Genome Mapping Study With Maker’s Mark UK, Maker's Mark partnership leads to American white oak research | Lexington Herald Leader UK, Makers Mark collaborate to sustain American white oak with repository and genome mapping study  Independent Stave Company

We are joined by Alastair Brogan, Founder and Owner, and Ryan Negley, Lead Ambassador and Whiskey Fellow for Boulder Spirits by Vapor Distillery. We learn about the Scottish influence that Alastair brought to Colorado and American Single Malt while still finding a unique niche in the American Whiskey Category, including their high-malt bourbons. Boulder Spirits features the largest pot still in the state of Colorado which adds an impressive layer of complexity to their whiskies as does their usage of new charred oak casks for their American Single Malts.  We had the opportunity to taste through several of their high-malt bourbons and American Single Malts and a few of their forthcoming 5 year old releases.   Be sure to check out the new Adventure Kits by Boulder Spirits to get an amazing selection of high-malt bourbons and American Single Malts. This is the best way we’ve seen to experience all that a brand has to offer; each kit features 6 different whiskies.  Each kit will provide you with a link to a thorough, half hour long guided tasting with Alastair and Ryan.  You are sure to find several whiskies to add to your bar.  You can learn more here: https://boulder-spirits.com/products-adventure-kit.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   The Mission of Boulder Spirits: Barley, yeast, water, oak, and the pursuit of happiness. These make up the foundation of what we here at Boulder Spirits stand on. We’re a small Colorado whiskey company with big dreams, bigger goals, and the biggest pot still in the state. We’re here to make our best versions of American Single Malt Whiskeys, Bourbons, and Gins that our team can. We hope you can find us in your future, whether by visiting the distillery for a tour and tasting, or seeing our products at your favorite spirits retailers and finer whiskey serving establishments. About The Chieftain: Alastair Brogan has had a few lives: a Royal Air Force veteran, Vice President of the family business, ‘voted off’ reality TV star (internet it!), world traveler, and now owner/operator of Boulder Spirits by Vapor Distillery. While Alastair certainly could have stuck to the long, brittle winters of Scotland to pursue his lifelong dream and make whiskey at home, his sense of adventure and intrigue for innovation made not only the United States, but, most accordingly, Colorado the perfect place to settle. Upon commissioning a 1,000 gallon copper pot still from the famed Forsyths (one of the oldest still makers in the world), he packed up the caravan with the family at his side and found a home in Boulder, Colorado. This is a place that breeds adventure and innovation. The Movement: Unbeknownst to Alastair during his pursuit of whiskey, an entire movement was abrew. Since the day we filled our first freshly charred, virgin American Oak barrel with malt whiskey to the day that we filled our first bottle, the American Single Malt Whiskey category was born. Around the country, as well as the world, the taste for American Whiskey has grown. The thirst for Bourbon stays strong, but this country is great at many things, and innovation is absolutely one of our greatest. This innovative mindset shared by distillers in every corner of this country has created an entirely new set of flavors to explore; these flavors all begin with one common source: 100% malted barley. Currently, there are over 130 distilleries that have ventured into the American Single Malt Whiskey realm, each with as different of an approach to creating whiskey from each other as the next. Single malt whisky is made in many, many countries around the world, but only the United States utilizes the virgin American Oak as a standard. We believe that is the truest defining characteristic of American whiskey. We take traditions from Al’s homeland, along with American ingenuity to find a balance that creates award winning whiskeys: distillers malted barley, a Scottish pot still, #3 char American White Oak barrels, aged in an arid, high elevation climate, and cut with the celebrated Eldorado Springs water. This is our American Single Malt. Links: Boulder Spirits Official Website  Boulder Spirits Adventure Kit - Youtube Teaser Learn more about their new Adventure Kit which feature a full guided tasting with Alastair and Ryan. 

Taking a break from the metal and rock music at Louisville's Louder Than Life music festival, Rob Dietrich joins the Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey.  Rob Dietrich is Master Distiller for Blackened American Whiskey and has taken over their reins from the late Dave Pickerell. Rob is a talented distiller (formerly of Colorado's Stranahan's) and even has a history of working in the music industry, so landing with Metallica's Blackened brand is a natural fit for him. You'll hear a lot about Rob's philosophy of whiskey, his love for music, and his passion for this brand as they head international.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Blackened Whiskey: BLACKENED was created in 2018 by Metallica and late Master Distiller Dave Pickerell. It features a blend of the finest North American bourbons and ryes that were hand-selected by Dave and finished in black brandy casks. During finishing, the whiskey undergoes the BLACK NOISE sonic-enhancement where the low frequencies of Metallica’s music pummel the finishing barrel, visibly shaking it, causing greater interaction between the whiskey and the wood, thereby extracting more flavor and color. The playlist for the batches are traditionally selected by the members of Metallica and can be found on the website at https://blackenedwhiskey.com/batch-playlists/  The brand recently unveiled its new “Masters of Whiskey Series,” which partners Rob Dietrich with other renowned master distillers to reimagine craft whiskey. The series debuted with the BLACKENED x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Finished in Madeira Casks created in collaboration with Drew Kulsveen and Willett Distillery. It’s crafted from a base of low rye and high rye recipes hand-selected by Rob and Drew from the Willett Family Estate Reserve Selection. The whiskies are married in Madeira Casks where they undergo the BLACK NOISE sonic-enhancement process using a playlist selected by both Master Distillers. It’s bottled at cask strength at 109.6 proof. Bottle Stock Image Credit: Blackened American Whiskey Show Links: BLACKENED American Whiskey | Premium Bourbon-Rye Blend 3 ‘Drinking Rules of Engagement’ by Rob Dietrich Blackened Batch - Metallica Playlists on Spotify  Robb Report Review: Blackened, the Whiskey That's Aged to the Sounds of Metallica – Robb Report Introducing Blackened American Whiskey... Whiskey Remastered | Metallica.com The Whiskey Wash Interview: Becoming ‘One’ With Metallica’s Whiskey Brand Guitar World Feature - Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey has been “pummeled by the low-hertz frequencies” of the band's classic tracks Revolver Magazine - Metallica's Black Album Meets Blackened American Whiskey: Inside Batch 114 BLACKENED American Whiskey Introduces Limited Edition "The Black Album" Whiskey Pack SF Gate Feature - The secret ingredient in this whiskey is Metallica...no seriously Vulture.com Review: Metallica 'S&M2' Blackened American Whiskey Men's Journal - Meet the Rebel Distillers Breaking All the Rules on Whiskey Maxim.com - Metallica Celebrates The Black Album Anniversary with Blackened Whiskey Pack The Manual Feature - Metallica Fuses with Willett Distillery To Create an Exclusive Rye Revolver Magazine - Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey: Rob Dietrich's Journey From Stagehand to Master Distiller Forbes Feature - Metal and Rock's Triumphant Return At 2021's Louder Than Life Festival Watch METALLICA Play "Ride The Lightning" At Louder Than Life Blabbermouth.net - METALLICA Releases Pro-Shot Video Of 'Ride The Lightning' Performance From LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival   

We are joined by Widow Jane Distillery President and Head Distiller & Blender, Lisa Wicker. Her fingerprints have been left in many distilleries over the years and she’s landed in her new home away from Kentucky, Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. We discuss two different bourbons with Lisa Wicker, including Widow Jane 10 Year (5 barrels, 6+ years, small batch, 91 proof) and Lucky Thirteen Bourbon (small batch, less than 10 barrels, 93 proof). You’ll hear about Lisa’s time in the wine industry and how she’s made her mark in the bourbon world as well. About Widow Jane Distillery Widow Jane is an award-winning artisanal distillery located in the New York City neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn. The company is named in homage to one the legendary mines of Rosendale in Upstate New York, from which the brand sources its proofing water. Before becoming a natural reserve of extraordinary mineral water, the mines produced the natural cement used to construct some of the most iconic American landmarks, such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building, among others. The pure, limestone-filtered water from the mine, plus one of the country’s largest holdings of long-aged Bourbons, and a refusal to compromise the product with chill-filtration, are just three elements that make Widow Jane a stand-out whiskey company. The facility in Red Hook includes warehousing, aging, barreling, blending and bottling. For more information, visit www.widowjane.com or find Widow Jane on Instagram @widow_jane About Lucky 13 Bourbon from Widow Jane Originally launched in 2020 as private barrel program, bourbon whiskey aged 13 years in American oak and bottled at 93 proof in hyper small batches.  LUCKY THIRTEEN is aged a very unique 13 years in American oak barrels hand-picked by Widow Jane President and Head Distiller Lisa Wicker and proofed with limestone-rich water from the legendary Rosendale Mines of NY. Initially released as a private-single-barrel program at a variety of proofs, LUCKY THIRTEEN will now be available exclusively at 93 proof (46.5% ABV) in hyper small batches, little more than a handful of barrels at a time, making this bourbon addition a unique expression of Widow Jane’s signature intense, complex profile.  Widow Jane president and distiller Lisa Wicker notes that the blending process with these aged bourbons is fine and delicate, and that’s what makes LUCKY THIRTEEN a real treat; well-aged bourbon in hyper small batches, and absolutely not chill filtered. The resulting whiskey has a rich mouthfeel and lingering finish. Said Wicker, “I see the ability to share really special expressions, like LUCKY THIRTEEN, with whiskey geeks and industry friends as one of the real gifts of this profession. As our stock of well-aged bourbon beyond 10 years continued to mature, we were able to match Lucky Thirteen to our signature blending process, consisting of bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. This was a very natural evolution for us, to make a rich, complex bourbon, while upping the ante in proof to 93, versus our 10 year bourbon’s proof of 91.” LUCKY THIRTEEN will now be available year-round, though still in limited quantities. It will be made available in 750 ml bottles at a suggested retail price of $99.99. Links: Widow Jane Distillery Widow Jane 10 Year Bourbon Widow Jane Adds 13 Year Bourbon To Its Range Of Year Round Offerings Samson and Surrey Around Brooklyn: Widow Jane bourbon grows in popularity  This $150 bourbon is made with the same water that goes into New York bagels

Texas Whiskey is a growing category looking to make its mark in the world of American Whiskey and Kentucky Bourbon. We’re joined by Nico Martini, who just published his book Texas Whiskey, an ever-evolving chronicle and guidebook of the “history” and people of Texas Whiskey. Nico is also co-founder of Grayson Whiskey, author of Texas Cocktails, and a lover of all things Texas. Grayson Whiskey is a blend of Texas bourbon and wheat whiskies and just hit the shelves only a few months ago after a successful launch. In this episode, we taste Grayson Texas Blended Bourbon Batch 1, which is coming in at 3 years old and 119.4 proof. Batch 1 contains whiskey from Ironroot Republic Distilling, Balcones Distilling, and Five Points Distilling, the makers of Lone Elm Whiskey.  As you’ll hear in the episode, after selling out Batch 1, Grayson will release Batch 1B in October 2020.  Batch 1B will contain the same distilleries and same percentage blend as the original batch, but some variation is expected.  On March 2, 2022, Grayson will release Batch 2, featuring 4 distilleries; with the addition of Still Austin. A huge thank you to Nico Martini for the opportunity to try the whiskey, check out his book, and to Cider Mill Press for the review copy of the book. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens The Story of Grayson Whiskey: Texas in a bottle. Our goal was to create a bourbon that blended some of the best whiskeys in our state, in a way that had never been done before. For us, Texas whiskey is the epitome of innovation and in Grayson, we honor the diversity and creativity of our great state. Grayson embodies the spirit of Texas in both your glass and in your soul. Grayson is bold, brazen, bona fide, and, above all else, uniquely Texan. We hope that the beginning of our story can be a highlight in yours. Grayson tonight, Texas forever. Cheers, y’all.  Our goal from the beginning was to highlight the work of some of the best distillers in the great state of Texas in a collaboration that truly represents our home. The first step was to reach out to The Likirish Brothers, Robert and Jonathan, at Ironroot Republic Distilling, because we knew they were blending some of the best whiskey in Texas. After long discussions about what was important to us about whiskey, which flavors profiles we were most interested in, and a discussion of the myriad of ways to achieve the flavor we were looking for, Jonathan then took our ideas and he started developing different paths to our version of Texas in a bottle. About the Whiskey: Grayson is a blend of straight Texas whiskeys. When we began to search for the distilleries we, both, wanted to work with and believed could add the layers of complexity we were hoping for. Batch one of Grayson contains some of our favorite Texas distilleries, including Ironroot Republic Distilling, Balcones Distilling, and Five Points Distilling, the makers of Lone Elm Whiskey. Grayson is a blend of 100% straight whiskies that are 100% Texan. Jonathan began creating a series of sample blends of carefully selected single barrels that accentuated specific flavors in each distillery's whiskey. We worked with our distillery partners to hand select every barrel that has gone into this batch. There were barrels selected that were up to 7 years old but everything in Grayson is at least 3 years. We then sought to integrate and balance the overall blend while maintaining the flavors we curated initially. Then, the whiskey was vatted and allowed to marry for a few months prior to bottling.  With the help of some incredible friends, we hand labeled and hand bottled Grayson in late March. It’s a labor of love, for sure, but it’s also worth every bit of effort.  Tasting Notes from Grayson: Nose: Raisins, barrel aged maple syrup, Beignet flavored coffee grounds, jalapeño jelly, and a hint of the inside of new cowboy boots. Palate: Super sweet initially with syrupy waffle notes, moves into a spiced cider with allspice, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, brown butter into an almost burnt pecan, sweet wheat and fennel finish.  Proof: 119.4 About Nico Martini Co-founder of Grayson Whiskey Born and raised in Texas, Nico Martini is a Best-Selling Author of the 2018 release, Texas Cocktails, Author of Texas Whiskey, releasing in July, Co-founder of Bar Draught, a mobile draught cocktail solutions and most recently, Co-Founder of Grayson Blended Bourbon. Over the years, Martini has become a thought leader and innovator within the Texas spirits industry. He has presented at numerous trade events, including San Antonio Cocktail Conference, the Bar Institute, several United States Bartender's Guild conferences and Portland Cocktail Week. Martini holds a master’s degree in Emerging Media & Communications from the University of Texas at Dallas. He has been a Guest Lecturer at the university from 2009 through 2014, where he taught Digital Marketing Design and Self-Branding Through Social Media. Prior to his transition to spirits, Martini worked in a wide variety of fields. He was a Program Director and on-air talent for CBS Radio's Indie-verse 100.3 HD2 in Dallas, toured the U.S. with jugglers, The Flying Karamzov Brothers, performed in wild west comedy shows across the nation, and worked in the indie film industry. A true creative and man of many talents, Martini attributes his background in theatre and varied interests to his well-rounded and positive outlook on the world. Nico currently lives in Dallas with his wife, Sarah, and sons Beckett and Declan. His second book, Texas Whiskey, released in July 2021. Links: Grayson Whiskey Grayson Whiskey on Instagram Follow Nico on Instagram Nico Martini for American Whiskey Magazine - Texas whiskey's diverse creations Follow Texas Whiskey Book on Instagram Follow Cider Mill Press (Publisher) on Instagram Buy The Book - Texas Whiskey by Nico Martini (Highly Recommend) Texas in a bottle: State pride shines in new spirits offerings Toward a Definition of Texas Whiskey ‘Texas Whiskey’ Is a Fanatic’s Guide to the Good Stuff Ironroot Republic Distillery Lone Elm Whiskey – Five Points Distilling – Whiskey and Vodka Distillery in Forney, Texas Balcones Distilling: The Original Texas Whisky - Waco, TX TexasMonthly.com - The Great Texas Whiskey Boom The Texas Whiskey Association: Home Certified Texas Whiskey™ Texas whiskey: What it is and how it's making a name for itself  The Texas whiskey boom continues with three new releases How Texas' Oldest Legal Whiskey Distillery Perfects Its Craft NY Times on Chip Tate and Balcones Distillery - How Dreams and Money Didn’t Mix at a Texas Distillery  The Terroir of Whiskey: A Distiller's Journey Into the Flavor of Place (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History) American Single Malt Whiskey Commission  

We are joined by Tim Heuisler, American Whiskey Ambassador for Beam Suntory, to discuss the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection of Whiskey.  We taste through the lineup of Basil Hayden and talk about all things Beam. A big thanks to Beam Suntory for allowing us to try the lineup. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens About Basil Hayden® Crafted in 1992 by Booker Noe as part of the Small Batch collection, Basil Hayden introduced a more subtle side of bourbon compared to its counterparts. Inspired by bourbons with high-rye mash bills, Booker set out to create a bourbon that would offer an approachable taste profile and defy preconceived bourbon perceptions.  Basil Hayden Bourbon welcomes new drinkers into whiskey and showcases new occasions to drink it. Beyond its flagship Basil Hayden Bourbon, the brand has pushed the boundaries of innovation in recent years. These intriguing offerings have included expressions such as Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Basil Hayden 10 Year, the limited time release of Basil Hayden 10 Year Rye Whiskey and Basil Hayden Toast.  About Beam Suntory Inc. As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and On The Rocks Premium Cocktails.   Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.  Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.  For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com Basil Hayden® Toast is the new permanent super-premium bourbon expression for the brand. This uniquely crafted 80 proof whiskey consists of an entirely new mash bill. In lieu of traditional rye grain, Basil Hayden Toast is made using US-grown brown rice, which adds a hint of sweetness and a touch less spice with increased depth of flavor that comes from secondary aging in a toasted then flash-charred oak barrel. Rather than charring the barrel with open flame, the toasting process exposes the barrel to a long and gentle heat. The softer notes from the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey receive the flavors from the toasted barrels, which is then blended back with non-Toasted bourbon to add complex flavor grounded in sweet vanilla, complemented by rich roasted notes – ideal to be sipped and savored neat, on the rocks, or stirred into your favorite aperitif-style cocktail with close company. TASTING NOTES COLOR: Dark amber AROMA: Toasted oak complemented by dried fruit and caramelized sugar TASTE: Toasted wood and vanilla with a light mouthfeel FINISH: Sweet caramel  PRICING: $49.99 PROOF: 80 (40% ABV) AVAILABLE: 8/2/21  

Jake and Scott sit back down in the Office and blind taste two 10 year old Kentucky Bourbons. This week, we’ve cracked open a bottle of Russell’s Reserve 10 Year from Wild Turkey and Eagle Rare from Buffalo Trace Distillery.  How do they match up?  Are these great value bourbons for their age?  We discuss this and more on this week’s episode.  What is your favorite 10 year age-stated bourbon? We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   Show Links: Wild Turkey's Best Bourbon Isn't Wild Turkey. Allow Me to Explain Russell's Reserve 10-Year Bourbon (2020) – Rare Bird 101 Eagle Rare Bourbon: Where to Buy It, What It Is and Why It's So Popular Eaglerare.com | Eagle Rare

Jackie Zykan, Master Taster for Old Forester, is back on the Bourbon Lens Podcast.  This time, we talk about the unique, new offering from her 117 Series; Warehouse K Barrels.  We discuss the various warehouses of Old Forester and what makes some of them unique and different; including the spiders of Warehouse K.  A true bourbon nerd is going to love the insight Jackie provides in this episode.  We discuss the construction of various warehouses, heat cycling warehouses, finding the perfect balance of proof and flavor, and more.  Enjoy this episode and be sure to let us know what your favorite Old Forester Whisky is! We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   Press Release: Old Forester’s The 117 Series: Warehouse K Barrels Batch   Louisville, Ky. (August 11, 2021) – Today, Old Forester Distilling Co. announces the release of the second expression in the 117 Series -- a blend of barrels from historic Warehouse K.    The 117 Series is a limited-expression lineup created in Spring 2021, directed by the unique palate of Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan.  117 Series: Warehouse K features a blend of barrels aged on different floors from a warehouse known to produce exceptional liquid. Constructed in 1953, Warehouse K uses the time-honored tradition of heat-cycling and has long been one of Old Forester’s favorite places for Single Barrel expressions.  "Warehouse K has gained a cult following among bourbon connoisseurs,” Zykan said. “This blend is a representation across multiple floors and locations within this warehouse, giving a more holistic example of the profile its barrels yield."  This year marks Old Forester’s 151st anniversary, making it the only bourbon brand with an uninterrupted history, sold by the same family company before, during, and after Prohibition.   Old Forester Warehouse K is bottled at 110 proof and will be available starting August 12th at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co. for $49.99 in limited quantities -- and at select Kentucky stores.  Visit OldForester.com for more information.  Distillery Notes:  Color:   Rich honey  Aroma: On the nose, creamy chocolate, caramel, and brown sugar lead, with a hint of golden raisin and a foreshadowing of the pepper the finish will unveil.  Taste: The palate brings with it a full-bodied and rich viscosity, peripheral spice, and a  touch of black cherry alongside bitter molasses.  Finish: The robust yet balanced spice finish completes the story of the well-known complexity which is the K warehouse.  Links: Old Forester - First Bottled Bourbon™ 95: Old Forester Master Taster, Jackie Zykan - Bourbon Lens  Old Forester 117 Series: Warehouse K Bourbon Review  Image Credit: Old Forester and Brown-Forman The Legacy of Brown-Forman begins with Old Forester - Old Forester Bourbon History & a Legacy of “Firsts” 1846 George Garvin Brown (GGB) was born in Munfordville, KY. 1870 GGB, a young pharmaceutical salesman starts J.T.S. Brown and Bro. with his half-brother with $5,500 in saved and borrowed money. Old Forester becomes America’s First Bottled Bourbon​, the first bourbon to be sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles to ensure quality and consistency, an innovative approach at a time when whisky is commonly sold by the barrel. Their offices are housed at 322 W. Main Street Old Forester was blended from different distilleries, including Mattingly, Atherton and Mellwood to create a consistent flavor profile. Old Forester is originally presented at 90 Proof. Old Forester is named after a prominent physician and friend of GGB, Dr. William Forrester who endorsed Brown’s innovative concept of medicinal whisky sold only in sealed glass bottles. Old Forester, originally spelled with 2 “r”s to be associated with the doctor, drops the second “r” when Forrester retired. 1882-1919 Brown-Forman offices and bottling lines were housed at 125 W. Main Street (today 119 W. Main Street). Main Street was the hub of the bustling bourbon business in Kentucky, home to 89 distilling companies. Only one of those companies is still operating today – Brown-Forman and its founding brand, Old Forester. 1890 George Garvin Brown gifts first single barrel selection to then Governor of Kentucky, Simon Bolivar Buckner 1897 U.S. Bottled in Bond Act is enacted. Old Forester moves to 100 Proof to comply with regulations. 1901 George Garvin Brown moved from blender to distiller with the purchase of B.F. Mattingly Distillery. 1910 Fire on the bottling line, housed at 125 Main Street (today 119 W. Main Street) threatened the building and the business. (October 2, 1910)  1920 Prohibition begins. Brown-Forman applies for and receives No. 3 of only six federal licenses in the state of Kentucky to continue selling Old Forester for medicinal purposes. 1924 Brown-Forman and Old Forester moves its headquarters to Howard Street at Dixie Highway 1933 Prohibition repealed. Old Forester increases production. Old Forester is the only Bourbon sold by the same company before, during and after Prohibition. 1941 Old Forester begins producing industrial alcohol (ethanol) to help World War II efforts. 1951 Old Forester is the first to issue Holiday Decanters 1959 Old Forester 86 Proof introduced, 100 Proof retained. 1964 Old Forester The President's Choice introduced by then President George Garvin Brown II 1970 Old Forester celebrates its 100th anniversary 2002 Old Forester celebrates the 156th birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with a limited-edition Old Forester Birthday BourbonTM on his birthday, Sept 2. Birthday Bourbon is the result of a single day’s production and aged 12 years. 2014 Brown-Forman announces plans for Old Forester distillery on Whiskey Row 2015 Fire on Whiskey Row; 119 W. Main was not fire damaged, it becomes a vital piece of support while structural integrity was restored to the entire block, delaying completion by about one year. (July 7, 2015) 2018 Old Forester Distilling Co. returns home to Whisky Row and opens at 119 W. Main Street, housed in the same building that the brand called home from 1882 – 1919. Old Forester is the only bourbon continually sold by the same company before, during, and after Prohibition. Old Forester distillery is the only downtown distillery which houses an active cooperage, charring barrels in the same facility where spirits are being aged.

The E.H. Taylor series of bourbon and rye whiskey has gained a huge following and has become harder and harder to locate. Is all the hype warranted? Scott and Jake sit down with E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon, Single Barrel Bourbon, and Straight Rye and compare tasting notes. We also discuss the upcoming Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, September 17 - 19th. Bourbon Lens will be there, on Press Row, amongst some legends of the Bourbon industry.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Photo Credit: E.H. Taylor, Jr. & Buffalo Trace Distillery  

Jake heads down to Owensboro Kentucky to smash some barrels with the crew from Broken Barrel Whiskey Co. He sits down with Founder Seth Benhaim to discuss the brand’s re-introduction to the market, donning new packaging and seeing great growth since we last visited with Seth.  Check out Episode 49 (link below) for our first episode with Seth way back in December 2019. They spend the episode tasting through the core lineup of Broken Barrel Whiskies, which is sure to include something for everyone.   We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. A huge shoutout to our growing Patreon Community as well! We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Show Links: Bourbon Lens & Broken Barrel - Episode 49 from December 2019 Broken Barrel Whiskey on Instagram Broken Barrel - Official Website The Whiskey Lineup: SMALL BATCH BOURBON - 95 Proof Our flagship Small Batch Bourbon is finished with our signature Oak Bill. What is an Oak Bill? Unlike traditional methods of simply barrel aging and bottling a whiskey, our process entails additional steps to create layered, complex flavors not commonly found in your everyday bourbon. By smashing used barrels and combining the staves from Ex-Bourbon, Sherry, and French oak barrels in a specific ratio, we have built an award-winning bourbon that defies expectations and delivers delicious flavor and harmonious balance.​ COLORDark honeyAROMAOak forward, sherry, and marzipanTASTEWoody, walnut, with charred brown sugarFINISHPeppery fiery finish, with notes of  orange blossom and close.OAK BILL40% Ex-Bourbon Cask, 40% / Medium Charred French / 20% Sherry CaskMASH BILL70% Corn / 21% Rye / 9% Malted Barley CALIFORNIA OAK - 88 Proof Our founder, born and raised in California, is both wildly passionate about both wine and whiskey. His love for excellent bourbon coupled with his access to fresh Central Coast cabernet sauvignon casks combined for a truly exceptional whiskey. We are proud to present our California Oak Straight Kentucky Bourbon, which earned a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition right out of the gate in 2020. This bourbon beautifully represents its dual citizenship by showcasing the superiority of Kentucky distilled and aged bourbon, as well as the rich nuanced complexities of California's Central Coast cabernet.  COLOR:Red-AmberAROMA:Mild oak/woody aroma, subtle fruit layered over a deeper dark cherry note and hints of baking spices.TASTE:Caramel body and balanced sugars, dates, persimmons and cranberry essence.FINISH:Peppery with cabernet tannins, fruity body and sweetened honeycomb-like finish.OAK BILL™:80% Central Coast Cabernet Cask Staves / 20% French Oak StavesMASH BILL:70% Corn / 21% Rye / 9% Malted Barley CASK STRENGTH BOURBON - 115 Proof  Broken Barrel Cask Strength bourbon is unapologetically bold, offering a stronger-than-most in class value. There are fewer Kentucky Bourbon’s offering 115 Proof quite like this, and even fewer that finish with Sherry or French Oak to deliver complexity and depth. Enjoyable neat, over ice or in a high-proof cocktail, this bourbon can go where many others cannot. There Is a unique profile within the Broken Barrel range, but none can compete with the power of the cask strength offering. There is a surprisingly smooth finish and flavor to this powerhouse whiskey that's unexpected given the proof.  COLORDark CopperAROMAHerbal, vanilla, Crème Brûlée, kettle cornTASTEHazelnut, candy corn, warm spice, banana bread, vanillaFINISHFresh blackberry, caramel, hint of orange, corn and cinnamon spice.OAK BILL40% Ex-Bourbon Cask, 40% / Medium Charred French / 20% Oloroso SherryMASH BILL70% Corn / 21% Rye / 9% Malted Barley HERESY RYE - 105 Proof Like our other whiskeys, our Rye is distilled grain-to-glass in Owensboro, Kentucky. Our Heresy Rye whiskey is unlike any rye you’ve had. Charred French oak give lend oak-forward to the spirit, while freshly dumped ex-bourbon barrel and sherry cask staves all join forces to create a balanced and smooth taste and finish to this fiery rye. Just like our Broken Barrel, we proudly infuse this whiskey our way, and we’re not sorry. Call it sacrilegious, call it untraditional, call it heresy - we won’t be offended. Trust us, once you taste our whiskey you may begin to question the tradition yourself. ​COLORDeep Amber BrownAROMACedar, plum, pumpernickel breadTASTESweet vanilla, bread yeast, charred oak and brown sugarFINISHSpicy rye finish, with a buttery mouthfeel and caramel sweetnessMASH BILL95% Rye; 5% Malted BarleyOAK BILL40% Ex-Bourbon Cask / 40% New French / 20% Oloroso Sherry

We have another special guest this week, Jake Ireland, founder and entrepreneur behind Off Hours Bourbon. Off Hours is a lifestyle brand of bourbon, aimed at giving you some of the best whiskey for those moments when you kick back and relax. Launched in 2020, some might say this brand came along at just the right time; the perfect time for a little “Off Hours” bourbon.  This bourbon is distilled and aged at MGP in Lawrenceburg Indiana; near and dear to Jake Ireland being his hometown.  It’s over 5 years old and it proofed at 95 proof by the Master Blender, Ashley Barnes (one half of the spirits consulting firm, The Spirits Group). As you’ll hear from Jake, he skips the folklore and backstories so many bourbons depend on. Instead, he embraces full transparency in the bourbon’s sourced origin, age, and its mashbill.  Off Hours is marketing itself to the next generation of bourbon drinkers. The branding is a modern design and utilizes simple messaging, and allows drinkers to choose how they want to drink their bourbon: straight, on the rocks, or in a cocktail.  Off Hours is seeing great growth and looking to expand their market footprint. They are exploring Single Barrel Bourbon releases very soon as well. It can be found in major retailers around Kentucky and surrounding states. You can also purchase Off Hours Bourbon from retailers like Flaviar, Caskers and Drizly starting at $41.99 for a 750 ml bottle. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us, including our amazing Patreon Community. We'd appreciate it if you would give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens     About Jake Ireland: Jake Ireland grew up in Indiana, close by to the distillery that Off Hours currently sources barrels from. He went to Indiana University and started his career in healthcare and then moved into venture capital investments. During his time spent in this field, Jake was able to invest in and become an owner in a bourbon brand where he learned a host of lessons on both what works and what to avoid in order to breakthrough in the hyper competitive spirits industry. Jake founded Off Hours after years of perfecting the product and launched the brand in 2020. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Lauren and two children, Evan and Ella. Show Links: Drink Off Hours Official Website Voyage L.A. Feature - Exploring Life and Business with Jake Ireland Forbes Feature - Modernizing A Traditional Spirit: Off Hours Wants To Change The Way You Think Of Bourbon Yahoo Life Feature - Whiskey of the Week: Off Hours Is a New Bourbon Great for Sipping & Cocktails  Thrillist Feature on Ashley Barnes - What It's Like to Be a Professional Whiskey Taster

Do Scott and Jake have what it takes to be the “World's Top Whiskey Taster”? We traveled to the Bourbon Capital on the World to hang out with some of the crew from Bardstown Bourbon Company. We are joined by Brandon and Sam to discuss the distillery's upcoming products and the World’s Top Whiskey Taster Competition. We even get a little test of our own as we sample and analyze 3 whiskey samples in a blind tasting. Listen in to hear how Jake and Scott fared in our own Top Whiskey Taster competition.  Here’s the Lineup of Samples: Glass 1:  Discovery Series 5; 104.7 Proof; ​​a blend of four straight Bourbon whiskeys, hailing from Kentucky and Tennessee and aged between six and 13 years.  Discovery Series #5 has a suggested retail price of $129.99/750 ml. Glass 2: Distillery Collection - 13 Year Sourced Kentucky Bourbon finished 6 weeks in French Oak; 105 Proof Glass 3: 12 Year Kentucky sourced, 6 and 7 year old high rye sourced bourbon; experimental cask - ISC Toasted and Charred Barrel. 105 Proof Not available to the public yet. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us. We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens More details on “World’s Top Whiskey Taster” with Bardstown Bourbon Company. Bardstown Bourbon Company’s 2nd annual competition to find the World’s Top Whiskey Taster is now LIVE! You have one week left to enter! Entries are accepted through August 15, 2021.  Head to World's Top Whiskey Taster | Presented by Bardstown Bourbon Co. for all the details of how to enter, but here’s the quick rundown: Submit your application before August 15th, 2021. Qualified applicants will receive a link to complete a video interview. All interviews will be conducted and recorded online through MyInterview. BBCo. will ask 3 questions to get to know you. Selected contestants will be invited to compete in one of the five regional showdowns. Regional finalists will receive a trip to the Bardstown Bourbon Company distillery December 10 -12th, with the final showdown taking place on Saturday, December 11th. Go to WorldsTopWhiskeyTaster.com to enter. 

Long overdue, we sit down with 3 bottles of Bottled in Bond bourbons from Heaven Hill. These bottles share the same mashbill and proof, but run the gamut of age and price. A blind tasting is the best way to see how they stack up. Enjoy this week’s episode and be sure to let us know your favorite bourbon from Heaven Hill.  Here’s the lineup: Glass 1 - Henry McKenna 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Glass 2 - Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 7 Year Glass 3 - J.T.S Brown Bottled in Bond Jake’s Final Ranking 3 - 2 - 1Scott’s Final Ranking 3 - 2 - 1 We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over this journey. We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens Image and Logo Credit: Heaven Hill Distillery Show Links: Heaven Hill Distillery | Home Page Heaven Hill - Our Brands Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Henry McKenna Single Barrel JTS Brown Bottled in Bond What Is Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon? Heaven Hill's Bernie Lubbers Explains  7 of the Best Bargain Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons Heaven Hill Brands Bourbon tourism shaking off pandemic slump in Kentucky

Jake and Scott are back in “the office” and we are sharing some Kentucky Senator Bourbon. Kentucky Senator is a revived brand and each release of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will carry the name of an esteemed U.S. Senator from the Bluegrass State. We taste their first two releases, including a 15 year and a 6 year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. We discuss many topics in this episode including sourcing whiskey, celebrity brands, the premium bourbon market, and whether we view whiskey as a good investment vehicle. We’d love to hear your thoughts on some of these discussion topics, so be sure to interact with us on social media.  A big thank you to Kentucky Senator Bourbon who provided these bourbons to us for the purposes of discussing them on our podcast.  We were not compensated for this podcast and the provision of bourbon for sampling does not bias our independent opinions. Batch 1 is a fifteen year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a mash bill of 78.5% corn, 13% rye and 8.5% malted barley and bottled at 107 Proof. The first release was limited to 1320 bottles and has an SRP of $199.99.  Batch 2 is aged six years, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon has a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley and is proofed at 107. The second release was limited to 1300 bottles and has an SRP of $109.99.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over this journey. We'd appreciate it if you can take the time to give us feedback on our podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a review, or tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow  us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of future barrel picks, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Visit our website BourbonLens.com to check out our blog posts, or even purchase your own Bourbon Lens tasting glass or t-shirt. Cheers,Scott, Jake, & MichaelBourbon Lens   About Kentucky Senator Bourbon: The Kentucky Senator brand was originally distilled and bottled by Crigler & Crigler in Covington, Kentucky, then by Double Springs Distillers, Inc. in Bardstown. Revived by Kentucky Senator Spirits, LLC in 2019, each release of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will carry the name of an esteemed U.S. Senator from the Bluegrass State. The brand revival is led by Andre Regard and Damon Thayer as they work to restore this vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to its glory days. Both men possess a unique background in Bourbon that they bring to the management team. Show Links: Kentucky Senator Bourbon - Official Website  History of Batch 2 Namesake - Alben W. Barkley History of Batch 2 Namesake - William J. DeBoe Peyton Manning’s Sweetens Cove Could Impact Bourbon Boom by Fred Minnick for Forbes A British Man Is Retiring Early After Making a 4,700% Profit on His Whiskey Barrel Investment