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Thursday · 1 hr 11 min
We Sit Down With 2BAR Spirits Founder Nathan Kaiser!
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Nathan Kaiser of 2BAR Spirits to unpack how a Seattle distillery builds real bourbon from scratch while staying honest about process, pricing, and what it takes to last. We dig into a six-grain mash bill, bottled-in-bond flavour, and finishing choices that pull new drinkers into whiskey without turning the bottle into sugar. • the 2BAR name and South Texas ranch heritage • leaving tech behind and learning distilling and distribution fast • bootstrapping versus big-money growth and why staying power wins • why clear spirits feel like a race to the bottom • scaling from small barrels to 53-gallon barrels and four-plus years ageing • committing early to a six-grain mash bill with specialty malts • how proof changes flavour and why 80 proof keeps bourbon accessible • wine barrel finishing, naming challenges, and choosing the right proof • the amaretto barrel finish origin story and why it brings in newcomers • balancing innovation, consistency, compliance, and pricing in craft spirits If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychaserspod.com, with any ideas for the show. Give 2BAR some love! https://www.instagram.com/2barspirits https://www.2barspirits.com/home Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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September 10 · 41 min
Iron Vault Batch One Distillers Select!
Send us Fan Mail We pour Iron Vault Distiller Select Batch 1 and can’t stop talking about how a one-year, 120-proof whiskey lands with huge flavor and a finish that just keeps going. We also light up Cornell and Diehl Mississippi Mud and dial in why the pairing works while debating what the bottle should say and how the distillery should signal how special this release is. • the back-label copy problem and why it reads generic • Iron Vault’s Distiller Select concept and why Batch 1 stands out • Rob’s moonshine family yeast story and how it shapes the whiskey • sweet mash habits and why yeast programs matter in craft distilling • tasting notes, texture, sweetness shift and long finish at 120 proof • why it doesn’t drink hot despite the proof • limited release reality, value for money and when to look for Batch 2 • packaging and branding ideas like a signature and different wax colour • bourbon versus whiskey definitions and why the “rules” can mislead • Mississippi Mud tobacco breakdown Perique Latakia unsweetened Cavendish • pairing logic for whiskey and pipe tobacco If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychaserspa.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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September 3 · 52 min
Tasting Iron Vault’s Stowel Evergreen White Corn Bourbon
Send us Fan Mail We taste Iron Vault’s Stowel Evergreen white corn whiskey and try to decide if a tiny, hyper-local process can justify a young, limited release price. Along the way, we open a decade-old Savinelli tobacco tin, chase an online Sun Bear drop, and argue about mouthfeel, finish, and what “ready” really means for craft bourbon. • setting up our progressive bottle series with returning guest Ryan • scrambling to get a limited Sun Bear pipe tobacco release • cracking open a Savinelli 140th anniversary blend after long aging • unpacking Iron Vault’s local Stowel Evergreen white corn story and pillowcase delivery • tasting notes that land like chocolate orange, buttery syrup, dusty barn oak • debating a bold start with a finish that drops off fast • how six-month aging and small barrels change body, texture, and maturity • asking whether mash bill tweaks or blending could help “stick the landing” • talking smoke feel, retrohale, strength, and why the room note stands out • geeking out over a multi-hose table pipe and future pipe show plans Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychasterspumad.com, with any ideas for the show. Thanks again. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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August 27 · 1 hr 8 min
Penntucky: Tasting Liberty Pole’s Bold Rye Bourbon Blend
Send us Fan Mail We pour Liberty Pole’s Pentucky and end up in a deep tasting spiral about rye sweetness, blending shortcuts that somehow work, and why the same whiskey can taste different depending on the room. We also light up an aged English pipe tobacco and use it to explore craft distillery survival, honest pricing, and the way story and setting change what we notice in the glass. • Opening an 11-year-aged Lane Limited English blend and calling out Latakia and Nightcap vibes • Noting recent craft distillery bankruptcies and what overexpansion looks like in real numbers • Tasting Liberty Pole’s Pentucky and debating “sweet” versus “pepper jelly” spice • Breaking down a one-to-one bourbon and rye blend mixed in a metal vat with no barrel marrying • Using Adams and Jefferson as a lens for flavor, nostalgia, and early American politics • Arguing that setting and pacing can reshape your palate and your preferences • Telling the Liberty Pole release-day story and why their hospitality builds true fans • Talking craft tax, value pricing, and why the market may punish inflated bottles • Trying the barleywine-finished single barrel rye and reacting to the molasses-heavy second wave • Wrapping with thoughts on tobacco nicotine strength and the long game of sellering tins If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspomma.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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August 20 · 55 min
Kentsylvania: Two Craft Distilleries Blend Bourbon And Rye Into One Bottle
Send us Fan Mail We pour MB Roland’s Kentsylvania, a rare Kentucky bourbon and Pennsylvania rye collaboration, and figure out why it tastes like a completely new whiskey instead of a simple mash-up. Along the way we pair it with aged Briar Fox pipe tobacco, debate how smoke shifts the flavor, and unpack what makes MB Roland such an interesting grain-to-glass craft distillery. • how Kennsylvania is built from two single barrels and why that matters • what MB Roland does differently in western Kentucky, including white corn • the idea of honoring local history through bottles like Barker’s Mill • tasting notes on body, sweetness, dark fruit and the rye-driven peppery finish • why Pennsylvania rye reads as integrated pepper instead of sharp spice • pairing whiskey with Cornell and Diehl Briar Fox and judging the room note • limited availability, bottle shop reality and why this could become collectible • Moonshine University news and what it signals about the whiskey boom cooling • why the $79.99 price point feels like a steal for a craft collaboration If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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August 13 · 1 hr 1 min
A Deep Dive Into Redwood Empire’s Haystack Needle Grain To Glass Single Barrel
Send us Fan Mail We pour Redwood Empire Haystack Needle and get a high-proof bourbon that drinks surprisingly friendly while still delivering dense, layered flavour. Alongside the whiskey, we light up Cornell and Diehl King Cake and end up talking grains, sourcing, single barrels, and what makes a bottle truly worth the money. • Redwood Empire Haystack Needle overview, Indiana exclusive single barrel and grain to glass context • Tasting notes: burnt caramel, dark syrup, light molasses sweetness, balanced high proof density • Comparing older vs younger releases and how single barrel variation changes everything • The $119 question: retail pricing, value, and when we actually recommend buying • Sourced whiskey versus own distillate, why brands struggle during the transition • Four grain mash bill discussion and what wheat, rye, barley, and corn contribute • California grains and Sacramento Valley sourcing, heirloom cereal rye curiosity • Pipe tobacco pairing with Cornell and Diehl King Cake, why this “aromatic” tastes real • Zippo, butane, and matches for pipe lighting, plus other tasting culture tangents Support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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August 6 · 59 min
Interview with Smokeye Hill Bourbon! A Colorado Bourbon with an Arizona Feel!
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Blake, founder of Smokeye Hill, to talk about building a blue corn driven bourbon brand in Colorado and why their whiskey can reach serious proof without tasting like a stunt. We get into 30 gallon barrels, multi char blending, the reality of sourcing, and the slow rituals that make whiskey culture worth sticking around for. • Smokeye Hill availability and why growth depends on making more whiskey • Colorado aging conditions and why dry climate can drive higher barrel proof • Balancing a 93 proof daily drinker with 130 plus barrel proof releases • 30 gallon barrels, entry proof, ageing curves and “hazmat” territory • Char level experiments and why blending beats chasing a single barrel trick • The blue corn mash bill idea and how it stays bourbon drinker friendly • The Arizona ranch story behind the name and the Prohibition era still legend • Why sourced does not mean low effort and why value matters more than dogma • Cigars, pipes, and why we prioritise conversation over pretentious tasting notes • Blake’s path from music and marketing to launching a whiskey company • A rye built from 95 5 distillate plus blue corn blending and why it stands out • Future releases like an eight year Heritage Reserve and possible finishes Thank you for listening to the podcast if you want more great content and other perks be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website whiskey tasterspumba.com with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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July 30 · 1 hr
Blackened! When Does A Gimmick Become Real Craft?
Send us Fan Mail We pour Metallica’s Blackened whiskey and test whether “born in cask forged by sound” is a real finishing technique or just a loud story. We also light up Black House pipe tobacco, swap notes on what we taste, and argue about what makes a celebrity bottle worth buying twice. • Dave Pickerell’s background and why his name adds credibility • How sonic finishing works with subwoofers, bass, and barrel vibration • What “black brandy barrels” likely means and why the finish dominates • Our tasting notes and why the whiskey feels sweet but thin to us • Sourced whiskey transparency and why we want clearer labels • Black House tobacco origins as a Balkan Sobranie style match • Latakia, Perique, dark-fired Kentucky, and why the smoke reads “barbecue” • Why tobacco blends get discontinued and how that mirrors chasing rare whiskey • Whether celebrity names drive real loyalty or just one-time curiosity Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychaster'sponet.com, with any ideas for the show. Thanks again. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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July 23 · 1 hr 1 min
Traveler Full Proof, Finally With Backbone
Send us Fan Mail Traveler Full Proof takes everything we found “fine but forgettable” about the 90 proof bottle and turns it into a high proof pour with real punch and better structure. We debate what full proof really means, how Chris Stapleton may have shaped the blend, and why this one drinks hotter than its 120 proof suggests. • full proof vs cask strength and why barrel entry proof matters • Chris Stapleton’s path from bluegrass to Traveler and the Grammy talk • the rumor that Stapleton does not drink and why it persists • blend speculation including Canadian whisky and American single malt theories • tasting notes: floral edges, unsweet tea character, sweetness cut by proof • price and value under $40 for a 120 proof release • Sun Bear pipe tobacco details: Virginias, Orientals, honey, tequila mist, elderflower • tobacco aging, small batch scarcity, and the challenge of palate memory • pairing whiskey with pipe tobacco vs cigars and why nuance matters • concert preferences, live performance energy, and what makes a show memorable • pipe packing habits, why the bottom of the bowl acts like a filter, and smoking etiquette If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychasterspot.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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July 16 · 58 min
Eric Church's Jypsi Explorer!
Send us Fan Mail We put Eric Church’s Jypsi Explorer under a serious tasting lens and end up surprised by how intentional it feels for a sourced celebrity whiskey. Along the way, the pour opens up into root beer, cream soda, wet forest wood notes, an English pipe tobacco pairing, and a debate about what good taste looks like in public spaces too. • what Jypsi Explorer is and how Outsider Spirits frames the Explorer Series around wood finishes • Eric Church’s involvement story and why this bottle feels less like a money grab • French oak and Appalachian oak staves, plus how finishing shows up on the palate • tasting notes that land on cream soda, root beer, sassafras, and a lingering coating finish • pairing the whiskey with an aged English pipe blend and why Syrian Latakia matters • how a specific flavor can trigger a vivid personal memory and why that’s the point • pricing, other Jypsi releases, and what we want to try next • our listener request for celebrity endorsed bottles that are actually good • a hard turn into dog owner responsibility and why picking up poop is non-negotiable If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychaserspa.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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July 9 · 58 min
Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Cask Strength!
Send us Fan Mail We chase a California bottle that drinks like it has a wine-world edge, then use it to talk about blending, value, and where American whiskey might be headed. Lost Monarch Cask Strength turns into a bigger debate about sourcing versus distilling, how brands scale, and why we think some “hype” bottles are a bad deal. • music festivals and why smaller venues beat stadium shows • Redwood Empire as a former “no-namer” that is gaining momentum • Lost Monarch, Pipe Dream, and Emerald Giant as real redwood tree names • the Lost Monarch tree location and why the coordinates are fun • Purple Brands, wine roots, and how that influences blending culture • mash bill and blend breakdown for a rye and bourbon combination • tasting notes: black licorice opening, sweet dark fruit, red-wine dryness, rye spice in the middle • why the pour feels fruity and smooth despite high proof • air-dried staves, California aging claims, and where marketing gets fuzzy • Savage & Cooke acquisition and what scaling to more barrels means • bottle math: barrels, bottles per barrel, and why single barrels are limited • price and availability in Ohio and why $70 feels like a steal • why we would pick this over overpaid Buffalo Trace, Weller, or Blanton’s • predictions: wine drinkers moving to whiskey, tequila marketing pressure, and the role of finishes • concern about going too far with wine-barrel finishing when the base profile is already wine-adjacent If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychasterspumba.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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July 2 · 1 hr 3 min
A Fourth Of July Pour With Heirloom Corn Bourbon from First West!
Send us Fan Mail A Fourth of July pour turns into a bigger talk about what it means to live in a 250-year-old country that is still figuring itself out. We taste First West Small Batch, pair it with dark-fired Kentucky tobacco, and connect the flavor to history, technology, and the pace of change. • first impressions of the dark-fired Kentucky tobacco and the bottle’s creek-found blue-glass vibe • reflecting on America at 250 years and how “young country” changes perspective • how the internet changed learning, confidence, and misinformation • First West Small Batch background, 15 Stars connection, Bardstown bottling and sourcing questions • red, white, and blue heirloom corn focus and what it does to sweetness and texture • tasting notes, “rough and ready” character, and why the pipe pairing adds meatiness • MSRP around $60 and why the value feels surprising given the packaging • celebrity whiskey endorsements and a Harrison Ford detour • why this feels like a post-fireworks summer-night bourbon, not a midday heat pour • asking listeners to settle the “Dick from Richard” nickname mystery If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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June 25 · 49 min
A Private Stock Single Barrel From J Rieger Co
Send us Fan Mail We crack open a J Rieger Co private stock single barrel bourbon and chase the story behind how it was picked, bottled, and shared. Along the way, we pull on threads from Kansas City whiskey rules to sweet mash fermentation, then land on whether the regular shelf bottle is an easy buy. • what a private select single barrel program looks like at the distillery • filling your own bottle on tour and signing the barrel guest book • the Rieger hospitality center and the adult sized slide • J Rieger Co origins in 1887 and the mail order whiskey era • the “Oh So Good” tagline and why labels carry history • Kansas City whiskey as a category and why sherry addition matters • gin basics and the difference between London dry and modern American styles • tasting notes on a six year, ~129 proof bourbon that drinks softer than expected • mash bill talk and why 30% rye does not always read as spicy • sweet mash vs sour mash explained with a sourdough starter analogy • why we want people in Ohio to buy the $40 bottle so the lineup expands • how the club helps us learn the difference between good whiskey and great whiskey If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspa.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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June 18 · 58 min
We Tried Elijah Craig’s First Barrel Proof Rye And It Left Us Confused
Send us Fan Mail We pour Elijah Craig’s first Barrel Proof Rye and get stuck on one detail that changes everything: 12 years old, “uncut,” and somehow only 108 proof. We chase the science, argue about hype versus reality, and land on why this bottle feels like an outlier even if it is technically what the label says. • why Elijah Craig rye has a reputation as a “barely rye” pour • what makes A925 unusual as a 12-year “barrel proof” rye at 108 proof • how entry proof, warehouse placement, humidity, and time can proof down a barrel • tasting notes including thin body, limited rye character, and almost no finish • Stonehenge tobacco pairing and why it still does not rescue the pour • whether the release is a money grab or a warehouse space clearing move • how pricing and “barrel proof” labeling change expectations • who might actually enjoy this as a bridge rye for bourbon drinkers • what we think the label should have said to make the bottle make sense • where we draw the line between business realities and a real lack of passion If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspama.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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June 11 · 1 hr
Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Rye!
Send us Fan Mail We pour Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Rye Batch 2 and get honest about what we love, what feels thin, and why a short finish can hold a bottle back even when the flavor is good. We also crack an aged bag of pipe tobacco and end up in a surprisingly deep debate about what “finished” should mean in American whiskey. • the origin of the “Quintessential” name and why smart naming works • American single malt whiskey trends, pricing, and why big launches cooled off • opening an older vacuum-sealed tobacco bag and what aging does to moisture and aroma • Cedar Ridge double barreled rye basics, mash bill talk, and tasting notes on spice and stone fruit • the difference between double barreled and finished whiskey, and why definitions get messy • why new American oak dominates bourbon, plus thoughts on maplewood and other woods • value at $55, whether we would replace the bottle, and why limited craft releases create urgency If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspa.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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June 4 · 56 min
Watershed Rye batch 3 Turns Into A Lesson On Flavor And Patience
Send us Fan Mail We finally get Steve back behind the mic, then crack open Watershed Rye Batch Three, and it immediately resets our idea of what Ohio rye can be. Between a 143.1 proof gut-punch of flavor and a long-awaited tin of Esoterica Plum Cake, we end up talking about scarcity, lotteries, and why some bottles demand patience. • Steve’s return after tax season and what we’re pouring • Watershed Rye Batch Three first impressions and why it tastes “vastly different.” • The shock of 143.1 proof and how the intensity shows up as flavor • Comparing Ohio rye to Pennsylvania-style profiles and defining “Ohio rye bite.” • Watershed’s sale to Marussia, the restaurant closing, and what Greg's leaving could mean • Lottery releases vs distillery lines and what feels fair to fans • Esoterica Plum Cake tin note, moisture issues, and why time improves the smoke • Batch-to-batch comparisons, packaging quirks, and why both bottles feel worth the price If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychaserspod.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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May 28 · 49 min
Four Branches Bourbon And The Stories Behind Every Pour- Interview!
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Mike Trott and Harold Underdown from Four Branches Bourbon to unpack how a loss in the field turned into a whiskey built for remembrance and real connection. We also get candid about quality, pricing, veteran mental health, and why their motto “sip to remember” is a line in the sand. • the origin story behind Four Branches and the friends they honour • why bourbon is a reflective spirit that triggers memory through the senses • partnering with Bardstown Bourbon Company while staying hands-on in blending • the four grain mash bill choice and how wheat changes softness and complexity • the chem room story with Steve Nally and the sample that disappeared • why 96 proof matters and the quiet symbolism baked into the bottle • building a brand in a crowded whiskey market without cutting corners • limited time offerings like Black Ops and plans for future releases • giving back through multiple veteran nonprofits and a 4% revenue commitment • “sip to remember” as a response to drinking to forget and veteran suicide • Tame The Kraken and the “never quit” message for mental health resilience take a minute to watch the film. It’s called Tame the Kraken. If you go to fourbranches.com on our site you can navigate and find it Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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May 21 · 1 hr 10 min
Hugh Hamer Cherry Brandy finish!
Send us Fan Mail We crack a Hugh Hamer cherry brandy barrel finished bourbon and end up with a shockingly sweet, creamy, cherry-forward pour that drinks lighter than its proof. The real surprise is how perfectly it pairs with Plum Pudding pipe tobacco and turns the whole night into a “Nirvana smoke” kind of memory. • Debating how to pronounce Hugh Hamer and why the name matters • First impressions on nose and palate, from vanilla cream to cherry soda vibes • Smoking Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding and talking Balkan vs English characteristics • West Fork Whiskey background, Indiana identity and the Old Hammer vs Hugh Hamer lines • Mash bill talk and why 99% corn amplifies the finishing influence • Why this feels like a summertime dessert whiskey and how chilling changes it • The “Nirvana smoke” concept, nostalgia, and why perfect pairings are hard to repeat • Single barrel store pick scarcity, pricing, and whether we would buy it blind • Cherry brandy definitions, what barrels might actually be, and the muscadine brandy dream • White labeling vs sourcing with purpose, plus why transparency drives value • Bottle hunting vs drinking, and why trying odd or even bad whiskey teaches your palate If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskeychaserspomma.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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May 14 · 57 min
Bear Wallow Liars Bench Rye!
Send us Fan Mail Interesting things about the distillery: First NEW distillery to open in Indiana after 2 years of fighting to change the laws. Bear Wallow has a history dating back to the prohibition Bootleggers used to hide from the law in Bear Wallow because of how many bears were present at that time, and people did not want to normally take the risk with the bears Out of Brown County All grains are from local Indiana Farmers distill the alcohol a second time in their custom-made (in Louisville, KY) old-fashioned Scottish Gooseneck Copper Pot Still Function: Used primarily for batch distillation, especially for malt whiskey. Small-Batch Model: Modern, smaller versions (e.g., 3-inch) are used for home distilling, typically with a shotgun condenser for cooling. Performance: These stills often produce spirits at lower, flavor-packed proofs, though multiple distillations can raise the proof Family-owned and run Sons are involved, and her husband is also involved Our Bottle: Liars Bench Rye (store pick) Gays Also, from a couple of years ago The risk of barrel picks 100 proof - 55% rye, 35% corn, 10% malted barley Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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May 7 · 1 hr 27 min
Doc Whiskey!
Send us Fan Mail Interesting things about the distillery: This is an MGP product, but not their normal mashbill or mashbills Key MGP Mashbills: Rye Whiskey: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley. High Rye Bourbon: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley. Low Rye Bourbon: 75% Corn, 21% Rye, 4% Malted Barley. Wheated Bourbon: 51% Corn, 45% Wheat, 4% Malted Barley. Light Whiskey: 99% Corn, 1% Malted Barley This was bottled by a small winery in Elizabeth, Indiana, for a distribution company The winery does not even list this bottle on its website I believe this is a white-labeling beverage company All their liquor is made in Lawrenceburg, IN Can’t seem to figure out this brand. They are based in Indiana but also have a large following in New Zealand for this bottle and their copper still brand. Our Bottle: 51% corn 45% wheat 4% barley Aged 3 years All Doc Whiskey bottles are single-barrel Uncut and unfiltered Support the show Website:www.whiskeychaserspod.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcast Insta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcast Thanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
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