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Bourbon Showdown Podcast
The official podcast of the Bourbon Showdown! Featuring reviews, news, tastings and interviews with the top names in the Bourbon industry. Learn how your favorite bourbons get made as the leaders of the industry walk you through their process. We'll be talking to Master Distillers, authors, industry insiders and more! A new podcast every week as we do a deep dive on what makes bourbon America's spirit of choice.
Episodes
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Shortbarrel Bourbon: Clinton Dugan
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse sits down with Clinton Dugan, Co-Founder of Shortbarrel Bourbon, to talk about building a whiskey brand, chasing great…
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Joseph A. Magnus: Will Fabry / Straight Rye Whiskey
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse sits down with Will Fabry, Head Blender at Joseph A. Magnus, to dive into the brand's exciting new release — Joseph…
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WhistlePig: The Boss Hog XIII
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse sits down with Mitch Mahar, Head of Whiskey Innovation, and Meghan Ireland, Chief Blender at WhistlePig Whiskey, to…
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Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026
This week, Jesse sits down with Dr. Blake Layfield, Master Distiller and Head of Innovation & Blending at Maker’s Mark, to dive into the highly anticipated…
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AI in Whiskey with Courtney Sandora
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse sits down with Courtney Sandora, Founder of GoSocial and Co-Founder of Bourbon Signals, to explore how AI is changing…
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Ian Stirsman: Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve
Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve with Ian Stirsman of Ross & Squibb This week on The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse sits down with Ian Stirsman of Ross & Squibb Distillery to…
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Widow Jane: Sienna Jevremov/Tequila Ocho
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, Widow Jane is back! Jesse sits down with Sienna Jevremov, Head Distiller at Widow Jane, to talk about one of the…
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John Rempe: Blood Oath Pact 12
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, we’re raising a glass with one of the best in the business — Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe — for a deep dive into the…
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The House of Suntory
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse Jones is joined by James Bowker, Global Advocacy Manager for The House of Suntory, for an unforgettable deep dive into…
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Lost Lantern: United States of Bourbon
What happens when you take one exceptional bourbon from every single state in America and blend them into one bottle? On this episode of the Bourbon Showdown…
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The Whiskey Bible: Noah Rothbaum
On this week's episode of The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse sits down with acclaimed whiskey writer Noah Rothbaum to explore one of the most ambitious books ever…
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Tales of the Cocktail 2026
Every summer, the spirits world turns its attention to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail, one of the industry's most influential celebrations of cocktails…
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Lagavulin Scotch Whisky
Greg King returns to The Bourbon Showdown for a deep dive into the legendary world of Lagavulin. From Scotland's whisky regions and what defines a true Scotch…
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Nicole Austin: Blade And Bow
Nicole Austin returns to The Bourbon Showdown to discuss the launch of Blade & Bow's new 12-Year Solera Reserve. We dive into the heritage of the Blade & Bow…
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Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky
On this week's episode of The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse heads across the pond to Scotland with Greg King, Diageo's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador…
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Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, we head back to Scotland with Diageo Luxury Brand Ambassador Ewan Morgan for a masterclass on one of the world's most iconic…
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Redbreast Irish Whiskey
Season 12 starts with a trip to Ireland as Jesse Jones welcomes Redbreast Irish Whiskey Master Blender Dave McCabe to The Bourbon Showdown Podcast! In this…
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Bardstown Bourbon Company: Nick Smith
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we welcome Bardstown Bourbon Company back to the show as Director of Distillation & Head Distiller Nick Smith joins…
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Never Say Die Bourbon
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we pop the top with the team behind the whiskey brand that has been voted the “Best in the World” — Never Say Die…
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Whiskey JYPSI: Ari Sussman
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, Jesse sits down with whiskey maker Ari Sussman of Whiskey JYPSI to pop the top and pour through the new LEGACY Batch…
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Knob Creek: Freddie Noe
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, Jesse Jones sits down with — 8th Generation Master Distiller of James B. Beam Distilling Co., Freddie Noe! Jesse and…
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Rabbit Hole: Kaveh Zamanian
This week on The Bourbon Showdown, we’re joined by Kaveh Zamanian, Founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery. We crack open the new Amrulé Rye, finished in Maple Brûlé…
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Old Soul Bourbon: Majure Markow
This week we welcome Majure Markow and Old Soul Bourbon back to The Bourbon Showdown for another deep dive into Mississippi whiskey, music, and the stories…
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Catoctin Creek: Rebecca Harris
This week we welcome Master Distiller Becky Harris from Catoctin Creek to the show to talk all things Virginia whiskey! We go through not just the history of…
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Cedar Ridge: Murphy Quint
This week on the Bourbon Showdown Podcast, I’m joined by Murphy Quint , Master Blender & Director of Operations at Cedar Ridge Distillery to talk about the…
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Hirsch Whiskey: Kevin Aslan
This week on the Bourbon Showdown Podcast, I’m joined by Kevin Aslan, head distiller and head blender for Hirsch Whiskey, and we go full whiskey-geek. We dig…
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Heaven Hill: Adam Edwards
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, Jesse sits down with the one and only Adam Edwards of Heaven Hill for a pour-packed conversation recorded in the VIP…
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Wilderness Trail: Dr. Patrick Heist
This week on the Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we welcome the one and only Dr. Patrick Heist of Wilderness Trail! This episode is a full-on master class for…
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Southern Distilling Company: Pete Barger
This week on the Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we welcome back Pete Barger and Southern Distilling Company to talk all things American Single Malt and North…
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Wild Turkey, Master's Keep: Bruce Russell
This week we welcome Bruce Russell and Wild Turkey back to the show to talk all things Master’s Keep! It’s been a minute since I sat down with Bruce, but we…
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Penelope Bourbon: Danny Polise
This week we welcome Penelope Bourbon and long time friend of the show Co-founder and master blender, Danny Polise back to the Bourbon Showdown! We go through…
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15 Stars: Rick & Ricky Johnson
This week we welcome 15 Stars Founders Rick and Ricky Johnson to The Bourbon Showdown to talk about the newest addition to the brand, First West Bourbon! They…
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Bardstown Bourbon Company: Dan Callaway
This week we welcome Dan Callaway from Bardstown Bourbon Company to The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, him and I crack open their new Discovery Series 13 and the…
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WhistlePig: Boss Hog XII
This week, we welcome Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland and Research & Development Distiller Mitch Mahar from WhistlePig to the Bourbon Showdown to talk all things…
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Woodford Reserve: Elizabeth McCall
This week, we welcome Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall back to the show! We sit down for a big pour of Woodford’s new Batch Proof Rye and she…
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Joseph A. Magnus: Nancy Fraley & Will Fabry
This week we welcome Joseph A. Magnus back to the show which means the return of Master Blender Nancy Fraley! This episode she brings with her Head Distiller…
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Maker's Mark: Dr. Blake Layfield
This week we welcome Maker’s Mark, Master Distiller, Dr. Blake Layfield to the Bourbon Showdown, as we kick off season 11 with a big pour of Maker’s Mark…
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Four Roses: Brent Elliott
This week we welcome Four Roses Master Distiller, Brent Elliott back to the show to celebrate his 10th year as Master Distiller and 20th year at Four Roses!…
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Bushmills / Stranahan's: Blender's Masterclass
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we’re joined by Bushmills Master Blender Alex Thomas and Stranahan’s Head Blender Justin Aden. Together, we dive…
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Minden Mill: Joseph O’Sullivan
This week we welcome Joseph O’Sullivan, Master Distiller at Minden Mill in Nevada and him and I sit down and talk about his Estate process for making whiskey…
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Starlight Distillery: Christian Huber
This week we welcome Christian Huber from Starlight Distillery to the Bourbon Showdown! The Master Distiller and a 7th Generation Distiller for Starlight…
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Calumet Farm Bourbon: Jeff Feist
On this weeks episode of The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we welcome Jeff Feist and Calumet Farm Bourbon! That’s right, the delicious Centennial release 18 year…
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West Fork Whiskey Company: Old Hamer
This week we are talking to Blake Jones, Julian Jones, and David McIntyre the founders of West Fork Whiskey Company. We do a deep dive on what it means to be a…
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Bourbon Capital Alliance: Sam Lacy
This week we are taking you to Bardstown Kentucky and The Bourbon Capital Alliance! We sit down with Sam Lacy, the Executive Director of the Bourbon Capital…
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Four Branches Bourbon
This week we welcome the Founders of Four Branches Bourbon to the Bourbon Showdown! We sit down with co-founders RJ Casey and Harold Underdown as well as…
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1792: Ross Cornelissen
This week we welcome Master Distiller, Ross Cornelissen from 1792 back to The Bourbon Showdown! We do a deep dive on all things 1792 as he walks me through the…
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Old Forester: Melissa Rift
This week we welcome Master Taster, Melissa Rift from Old Forester back to The Bourbon Showdown as we talk all things President’s Choice! We do a deep dive on…
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Wild Turkey: Bruce Russell
This week we welcome Bruce Russell from Wild Turkey back to The Bourbon Showdown! We sit down and crack a fresh bottle of Rare Breed and we talk Jimmy Russell!…
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Michter's: Dan McKee & Andrea Wilson
This week we welcome Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson from Michter’s to the show! Dan is of course the Master Distiller and Andrea the Master of Maturation! We got…
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Green River: Aaron Harris
This week we welcome Aaron Harris, Head Distiller at Green River to the Bourbon Showdown! We talk about how he got into whiskey, how he became the head…
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Brother's Bond: Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley
This week we welcome Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, founders of Brother’s Bond Bourbon. You may know them best from their hit show the Vampire Diaries, they…
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Jack Daniel's: Lynette Green
This week we welcome Lynette Green from Jack Daniel’s and Brown-Forman to the Bourbon Showdown to talk all things Marketing and Jack Daniel’s! Lynette and I…
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Southern Distilling Company: Pete Barger
This week we welcome Pete Barger from Southern Distilling Co. to the Bourbon Showdown to talk all things Contract Distilling! We talk about how Southern…
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John Lee Hooker Legacy Spirits
This week we welcome Glenn Thomas, the Founder and CEO of John Lee Hooker legacy spirits, maker of Boogie Chillin Bourbon and grandson of Blues legend John Lee…
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Lost Lantern: Nora Ganley-Roper & Adam Polonski
This week we welcome Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski from Lost Lantern back to The Bourbon Showdown to talk about their new Spring Collection. They have…
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A. Smith Bowman: David Bock
This week we welcome David Bock from A. Smith Bowman and we talk the new A. Smith Bowman, Cask Strength #4! He walks me through what went into making this new…
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Coors Whiskey Company: David Coors
This week we welcome David Coors from Coors Whiskey Company to the show and we talk all things Coors! David and I pour up some bourbon goodness as we walk…
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Maker's Mark: Trevor Bowles
This week we welcome Maker’s Mark back to the show! Trevor Bowles, the Manager of VIP Tour and Trade engagement at Makers Mark distillery on Star Hill Farm…
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Nancy Fraley: Joseph A. Magnus
This week we welcome the 2024 Master Blender of the year and Master Blender for Joseph A. Magnus & Company, Nancy Fraley to the show! Her and I sit down and we…
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Bourbon Showdown: Angel's Envy
The Season 10 premiere is here! We welcome Angel’s Envy Master Distiller, Owen Martin onto the show and we talk whiskey!!! We sit down and talk about…