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- Bourbon Podcast
9/4/25 Proof Positive: Four Roses Single Barrel
For someone who wants a more complex bourbon experience, Four Roses Single Barrel embodies the uniqueness of an individual barrel hand-selected by our Master…
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8/28/25: 15 Stars First West - Rick and Ricky Johnson return
Rick and Ricky Johnson return to show to talk some bourborn with the guys! Cheers! There was a time when craft, courage, and character shaped the American…
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8/21/25 Proof Positive: Bomberger's PFG 2025
In 1753, Swiss Mennonite farmer John Shenk founded Shenk’s distillery, which was later renamed Bomberger’s Distillery in the 1800s before having its name…
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8/14/25 Double Barrel: Eagle Rare 12 vs Eagle Rare 10
Eagle Rare 12-Year Bourbon Whiskey continues Eagle Rare's endeavor to offer enthusiasts innovative new expressions on its journey to make the world's best…
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8/7/25 Proof Positive: Penelope American Whiskey Cigar Series
The first release of their new Cigar Sessions series—crafted to elevate the cigar experience, one pour at a time. Chapter 1 is a masterful blend of Straight…
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7/31/25 Proof Positive: Michter's Barrel Strength Rye
Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey is made from a mash comprised primarily of fresh, plump rye grains. Once the grains are harvested, they are…
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7/24/25 Proof Positive: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year
Old Fitzgerald Bourbon has a long history of excellence, dating back to 1870. Today, this 7-Year-Old expression is made under the exacting standards of the…
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7/17/2025 Proof Positive: Old Stubborn Batch 2
Born in the shadow of the first Old Stubborn, the rye bourbon release had a lot to live up to. A little sibling rivalry was all it took to have this release…
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7/10/25 Proof Positive: Rare Character Brook Hill 10-Year
Rare Character's Brook Hill 10-Year is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey known for its rich flavor profile and connection to the legacy of Brook Hill…
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7/3/25 Proof Positive: Weller Millennium
As the third oldest operating distillery in the world, with roots dating back to 1773, Buffalo Trace Distillery (as it’s known today) has been honing its craft…
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6/26/25 Proof Positive: Woodford Reserve Chocolate Whisper Redux
The 2025 Woodford Reserve Chocolate Whisper Redux Bourbon is a decadent small-batch release that weaves together rich cocoa, toasted oak, and warm baking…
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6/19/25 Proof Positive: Maker's Mark Keepers Release
The Keepers Release celebrates those who craft their handmade bourbon at Star Hill Farm. It is inspired by the people who oversee the maturation of their…
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6/12/25: Chef Paul Smith
Paul Smith’s deeply ingrained love of both cooking and West Virginia can be traced back to his earliest days — standing alongside his grandfather helping stir…
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6/5/25: Founder of The Macklowe Whiskey Julie Macklowe
Julie is a New York City businesswoman and a passionate entrepreneur. A graduate of the University of Virginia, she had an impressive multi-decade career in…
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5/29/25 Proof Positive: Larceny Barrel Proof A125
Larceny Barrel Proof was launched in January 2020, and each year Heaven Hill releases three numbered batches identified by a specific batch code. Batches range…
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5/22/25 Double Barrel: Old Forester 1924 vs Jack Daniel's 10
It has been a while but the guys bring you this week a good old fashioned duel of Double Barrel between two ten year bourbons. Old Forester 1924 The Whiskey…
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5/15/25 Proof Positive: Bardstown Cathedral
The inaugural release is a tribute to history, artistry, and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship. Rested in 300-year-old French oak barrels from the storied…
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5/8/25 Proof Positive: New Riff Silver Grove Rye and Bourbon
They are the first ever New Riff products to carry the signature of a master distiller, these special barrel proof blends from Master Distiller Brian Sprance…
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5/1/25 Proof Positive: Jack Daniel's 14 Year
Batch 1 is a remarkable release in the rich history of the Jack Daniel Distillery. It is a truly exceptional addition to their distinguished lineup, crafted…
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4/24/25 Proof Positive: Very Very Old Fitzgerald 1969
In this week’s special episode, Ben, Kyle & Joe open a true unicorn: Very, Very Old Fitzgerald. Distilled in 1957 by the legendary Pappy Van Winkle, and…
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4/17/25 Proof Positive: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A125
Today's proof positive is a hot one! A little bit about the juice: Each Barrel Proof release is distinct, and Batch A125 follows this tradition. The batch code…
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4/10/25 Proof Positive: Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked
Their most indulgent double-barreled expression. This bourbon undergoes an extended slumber in a second, custom-crafted barrel. Deeply toasted and lightly…
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4/3/25 Proof Positive: Middle West Spirits Straight Wheat Cask
Crafted in small batches from Ohio soft red winter wheat to emphasize the regional flavor of their agriculture, their flagship whiskey is then aged in new…
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3/27/25: David Coors Returns along with Trey Wade
David Coors returns and we welcome Trey Wade, Head of Consumer Experience with Blue Run Spirits, as we chat about bourbon and select a special barrel of Blue…
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3/20/25: Ian Somerhalder
Ian is a retired actor know for his roles in shows like Vampire Diaries and Lost. Ian is now ventured over into the bourbon market with Brothers Bond Bourbon…
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3/13/25 Proof Positive: Little Book The Infinite
Each bottle of Little Book "The Infinite" encapsulates the Noe family's passion and dedication to whiskey-making. This 2024 release is an homage to the…
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3/5/25: Preston Van Winkle Returns
This is a don’t miss episode. Ben, Joe, Kyle and special guest, Preston Van Winkle, answer the age-old question: Which is better, Pappy 20 or Pappy 15? Tune in…
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2/27/25 Proof Positive: George T. Stagg (2023)
The bold powerhouse of Buffalo Trace’s annual Antique Collection, this fifteen-year-old whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel. The George T Stagg 2023…
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2/20/25 Double Barrel: Pappy 13 vs Michter's 10
Pappy 13:When first approached by Buffalo Trace, Julian III was honored, but not immediately interested. He had ample bourbon aging, but the concern was for…
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2/13/25 Proof Positive: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Madeira Cask Finish 20th
Woodford Reserve 2024 Master’s Collection release. This bottling features Woodford Reserve Whiskey that was finished in Madeira casks and blended with wheat…
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2/6/26 Proof Positive: Whistlepig The Boss Hog "The Juggernaut"
(From the company website): Each year an unstoppable search for whiskey wonder beckons The Boss Hog to the far corners of the earth... a karmic quest that…
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1/30/25 Proof Positive: Bhakta 1928
Bold Rye Whiskey fortified with Ancient Armagnac. BHAKTA 1928 embodies the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties—Boom Times, Boundless Optimism, and Big American…
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1/23/25 Proof Positive: Maker's Mark 46 French Oak Cask Strength
Maker’s Mark 46 is the recipe of Bill Samuels Jr., son of founders Bill and Margie, and the first new major expression since classic Maker's was released in…
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1/16/25: Prav Saraff
Prav Saraff is a bourbon and whiskey connoisseur and the Director of Operations at 1 West Dupont Circle Wines and Liquors in Washington, DC. He has been…
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1/9/25 The Icon Series: Freddie Johnson
The guys were joined by special guest Freddie Johnson at an event hosted by the Bourbon Podcast to raise money for bulletproof vests for police K-9's. Here's…
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12/30/24: Whiskey of the Year!
Huge episode! What is the whiskey of the year according to the guys!! Cheers!
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12/26/24 Proof Positive: 2024 King of Kentucky
(Per Breaking Bourbon) King of Kentucky has cemented itself as one of the most consistent great tasting bourbons year after year ever since Brown-Forman began…
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12/20/24 Proof Positive: 2024 Four Roses Limited Edition
This 2024 Limited Edition release is a symphony of lively flavors that captivate the senses with every sip. Creamy vanilla, honey and brown sugar on the nose…
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12/12/24 Proof Positive: Larceny Barrel Proof A124
Larceny Barrel Proof Batch #A124 is a standout expression in the world of bourbon, offering a unique and intense flavor profile. This cask-strength bourbon…
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12/5/24 Proof Positive: 2024 William Larue Weller
The 2024 release of William Larue Weller Bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is a tribute to the legacy of wheated bourbon pioneer W.L. Weller…
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11/28/24 Proof Positive: High West Distillery A Midwinter Night's Dram® Act 12
Happy Thanksgiving!!! A limited release of Rendezvous® Rye finished in port and French oak barrels. This is a very unique rye whiskey that tastes like the…
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11/21/24: Angel's Envy Master Distiller Owen Martin Returns
In the fall of 2022, Owen Martin was appointed the Angel’s Envy Master Distiller. A Kansas City native, Owen now proudly calls Louisville home where he…
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11/14/24 Proof Positive: Elijah Craig 18
Bottled solely from the contents of one expertly chosen barrel, this expression of Elijah Craig is the pinnacle of Bourbon craftsmanship. Bold, robust, and…
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11/7/24 Proof Positive: 2024 George T. Stagg
George T. Stagg bourbon was first released over 20 years ago in 2002. It’s been released every year thereafter, except 2021 when Buffalo Trace decided not to…
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10/31/24 Proof Positive: Jack Daniel's Coy Hill
Jack Daniel’s has done it again. A brand that arguably just a few years ago was perhaps stagnant (or, let’s say was seen as stagnant, despite the changes and…
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10/24/24: 100th Episode!
The guys celebrate their 100th episode by drinking three different bourbons. Each guy brought a bottle for a blind taste test! Enjoy and cheers!
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10/17/24 Proof Positive: Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell's 70th Anniversary
To honor Jimmy’s incredible impact on the bourbon world, Wild Turkey is proud to present the limited-edition Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell’s 70th Anniversary…
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10/10/24 Proof Positive: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024
Each year, Old Forester releases a limited edition Birthday Bourbon to commemorate the birthday of George Garvin Brown on September 2nd. These releases are…
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10/3/24: 15 Stars Founders Rick and Ricky Johnson
15 Stars was founded in 2021 by Rick Johnson and his son Ricky Johnson. They aim to honor the history and tradition of American whiskey while innovating for…
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9/26/24 Proof Positive: SirDavis American Whiskey
Award-winning American whisky founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and crafted in partnership with Moët Hennessy and five time International Whisky Competition…
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9/19/24 Proof Positive: Angel's Envy Triple Oak
Master Distiller Owen Martin is raising the bar with Angel’s Envy Triple Oak at 92 proof (46% ABV)—the first new addition to their award-winning Signature…
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9/12/24 Proof Positive: Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series "The Heart Release"
The Heart Release celebrates the team that distills their whisky, their people who sit at the heart of Maker's, guiding and setting the tone for so much of…
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9/5/24 Proof Positive: Wild Turkey Master's Keep Triumph
Master’s Keep Triumph is an authentic celebration of Kentucky rye, crafted in the distinctive Wild Turkey way. As the oldest age- stated rye ever released from…
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8/29/24: COO of Horse Soldier Bourbon Scott Neil
Scott Neil is a retired Army Master Sergeant and a Green Beret. Scott along with special forces Task Force Dagger were some of the very brave to respond to the…
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8/22/24 Proof Positive: Angel's Envy Barrel Pick
This week the guys sit down and try a couple different variations of bourbon with a barrel pick from Angel's Envy. See which one the guys like! Cheers!
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8/15/24 Double Barrel: Heaven Hill 16 Year vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Heaven Hill 16 Year: Presented as the sixth installment in William Heavenhill's collection, this unparalleled expression is crafted from 15 carefully selected…
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8/8/24 Proof Positive: JTS Brown
A completely different version of Proof Positive this week. The guys have a regular "Joe" of bourbon of J. T. S. Brown which is a 80 proof Kentucky bourbon…
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8/1/24 Proof Positive: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass
(Per heavenhilldistillery.com)-Since 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery has focused on the importance of both family and creating quality Whiskeys. We believe that…
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7/25/24 Double Barrel: George T Stagg vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Thank you so much for making us the number one podcast in the Hobbies category on Apple. Because of that, our gift to you, a back-to-back Double Barrel with…
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7/18/24 Double Barrel: Russell's Reserve 15 vs Knob Creek 12
Another wonderful edition of Double Barrel with Ben and Kyle this week. Cheers! Russell's Reserve 15: Painstakingly crafted by Master Distiller Eddie Russell…