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New Thanksgiving cocktail recipes showcased with Bourbon and Rye Whiskey as we chat live with John Waddell and Cordell Lawrence of Kentucky Peerless Distilling  Co on this podcast . Bourbon expert Tom Fischer chats with Peerless as they demonstrate and discuss fall drinks  live from the  Louisville, Kentucky distillery. 

They also taste some of the new distillery excuslive single barrel Bourbon whiskeys and Rye whiskeys including Rye Cherry Cola, Low & Slow, Lucky Kentucky Mint Julep, Blood Orange Old Fasiohed, and 10th Street Tiki. Check out the latest distllery offerings and order ahead on KentuckyPeerless.com/online.

How does California Rye Whiskey taste? Listen as Henebery Spirits Distillery of Vista California joins whiskey expert Tom Fischer to taste and review the Carolina Reaper Whiskey, Henebery Rye Whiskey, AND the new Old Fashioned Henebery, Chai Rai, Salted Caramel Henerbery Rye whiskeys.   

David Lizarraga and Jessee Fanning are some of our favorite craft distillers and their California craft distillery is based near San Diego.

French black Périgord truffles are infused into Sonoma County Distilling Company this a highly anticipated limited-edition release. 

Learn how the flavors of France unite with California's rye whiskey as head whiskeymaker Adam Spiegel tastes with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. They also talk about the importance of whiskey, Bourbon, and culinary pairings from a California and Sonoma County perspective. 

On our Sunday Brunch Edition,  we pair good friends and libration by welcoming Umberto Lucchini, founder of Wolf Spirit Distillery in Eugene, Oregon that produces Blood, Sweat, & Tears Vodka.  And live from Bruce Julian Clothier, in Charlotte, North Carolina,  Bruce Julian, Bonnie, and Paul Raybin also join us to talk about their Bloody Mary Mix and Bruce Julian Heritage Foods.

We mix all this together for a perfect way to start the Sunday. 

Wold Spirit Distillery is also the importer of Tom of Finland Organic Vodka. Umberto tells us about his Puncher's Chance Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will also be released later this year.

Recorded live on our http://BourbonBlog.com/live. 

Live Scotch whisky tasting from Scotland as Ardbeg Global Brand Ambassador David Blackmore and Dr. Bill Lumsden both join whiskey expert Tom Fischer live from Scotland from Ardbeg Distillery.

They taste and review the new limited edition Ardbeg Fermutation 13-year-old. 

They also try several Ardbeg expressions including the Ardbeg 10--year-old and the Ardbeg An Oa. 

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Rob Amato, founder of Lost Laundry Apparel live on Cigar Saturday with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and host Matty Rock. Rob's streetwear brand is inspired by NYC, Miami, and street art culture.  Visit LostLaundryApparel.com for more. 

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Alice in Chains fans...listen as Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer talks with founder and distiller of FEW SPIRITS Paul Hletko.

In this whiskey podcast, they taste and chat about the 2023 reissue of All Secrets Known Bourbon Whiskey, a collaborative masterpiece from FEW Spirits with rock band Alice In Chains.

Professional wrestling fans, hear the latest news from pro wrestler and actor Gene Snitsky as he talks about about his innovative Wrestling Tours, and ISPW insights with Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer on Cigar Saturday. He also spotlights his chilling role in '100 Acres of Hell' horror film and gives updates about his Priority One Surplus store in Hamburg, PA. Priority One is also an official drop-off spot for donations to Cigars for Warriors.

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Savage & Cooke Master Distiller Jordan Via joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to talk about what is new at their Vallejo, California distillery. The unique distillery owned by winemaker Dave Phinney takes innovative approaches to both flavor and distilling. Their whiskeys are finished in used wine barrels and their distillery on historic Mare Island showcases rare art. 

For the podcast, they taste Burning Chair Bourbon, Lip Serice Rye, and Second Glance whiskeys. Via and Fischer also do an early taste of the 2020 Bad Sweater from Savage & Cooke Distillery, coming for the holiday season. 

Matty Rock joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer live Tobacco Plus Expo TPE 2022. This Las Vegas news is live as they bring you updates on new cigars from the much anticipated TPE 22. Cigars for Warriors to support the military also join them as new cigars are showcased from Drew Estate Cigars.  What is happening in Las Vegas on the strip in these headlines could never get any better.

Live in Las Vegas, Cigar Saturday brings you an update from Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke Las Vegas 2022. 

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer is broadcasting and Matty Rock is joining him live in this podcast from Vegas as he is with Drew Estate to showcase the new M81 Blackened Cigars to pair with Blackened American Whiskey and Joya de Nicaragua cigars. 

To celebrate and continue our focus on National Bourbon Heritage Month, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer welcomes alchemist and distiller Alan Bishop to talk about and taste Indiana Bourbon. Fischer and Bishop taste the new Hindostan Falls Heirloom Bourbon Whiskey from Spirits of French Lick Distillery.

Bishop also shares some history on the importance of the state of Indiana in Bourbon whiskey.

Hindostan crafted in West Baden Springs, Indiana with a unique blend of 150+ open-pollinated and landrace corns, this bourbon spotlights the diverse flavor profiles from the heirloom corn's distinct coloration and amino acid breakdown. Named after Hindostan Falls in Indiana, once a bustling town but abandoned after disease outbreaks, this bourbon pays tribute to a lost legacy.

Cohiba Spectre Cigar review by Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Cohiba's Sean Williams.   

The sweetness from Nicaraguan Jalapa leaves from Spanish Sherry barrels and the spice of the Ecuadorian Piloto Cubano gives a luxurious, well-balanced smoke in this Spectre Cohiba CIGAR. 

They both pair the Spectre Cohiba Cigar Bourbon pairing with Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey from Louisville, Kentucky for the perfect blend of earth, sweetness, and spice.

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Hit a cappella group Straight No Chaser members Steve Morgan, Charlie Mechling, Jasper Smith, and Dave Richards "DR" talk with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about a capella. The singers sip whiskey and chat about what has been happening with the group during the COVID-19 crisis and also tell us about their new SNC Music releases and tours to look forward to. They also showcase their Straight No Chaser Vodka by Hard Truth Distilling Company of Nashville, Indiana. 

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The rare 15 and 18-Year-Old King of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey are the oldest Bourbons ever released under the label! So in this Bourbon podcast, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer chats with Master Distiller Chris Morris and tastes the King of Kentucky 2022 release. 

Old Forester's 2021 Birthday Bourbon Whiskey reviewed and tasting notes live on this podcast with Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. This year's release is 12 years old and aged perfection. This limited edition Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey release happens every year in September to celebrate the distillery founder George Garvin Brown.

Read more about the new Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2021 release: https://bourbonblog.com/blog/2021/07/10/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey-2021-21st-edition-of-the-release/

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Actor Stephen Dorff Talks about his new movie American Metal which also stars John Travolta and Shiloh Fernandez and was recently picked up by Saban Films. 

American Metal also stars Ashley Benson and Kevin Dillon and will be released in 2033.  

Dorff talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer as he has just come from his Nashville Ranch to attend Kentucky Derby 148.   

Drew Estate Cigars Ambassadors Matty Rock and Peter Totaro join Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer for a cigar and whiskey pairing AND conversation about upcoming releases from the Drew Estate Cigar line including new sizes for Tabak Especial, Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno and more. 

They smoke Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Cigars paired with Bourbons during the live conversation. 

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Rare Irish Whiskey? Yes for St. Patrick's Day 2022, our Bourbon expert Tom Fischer is tasting the rare 30 Year Old Teeling Irish Whiskey live to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2022 as Teeling Master Distiller Alex Chasko joins the broadcast live from Dublin, Ireland. Used Sauterne wine barrels in part added magic to these rare, only 4,000 bottle release of the 30 Year Old. 

Teeling is also famous for the Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey. Fischer and Chascko taste the Teeling Blackpitts Irish Whiskey and the Teeling Small Batch to give you a few ideas of what to drink for St. Patrick's Day 2022.

The best BBQ event in NYC with pitmasters joining us from across the USA, all together at the Jeff Michner Foundation BBQ Benefit from Pig Beach NYC. Listen as we live in Queens, New York. Matty Rock, Peg Leg Porker Carey Bringle, Ed Randolph of Handsome Devil, and Sean Keever join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to discuss their best barbecue showcasing ribs, pork, and whole hog, and more while supporting the Jeff Michner Foundation.

Learn more about the foundation on JeffMichnerfFoundation.com

NBA Legend Scottie Pippen & California winemaker and distillery founder Dave Phinney join Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer to taste and talk about their Digits Bourbon Whiskey. Originally launched in Chicago, Illinois, Digits Bourbon Whiskey will soon be available in other markets.  

Legendary winemaker Dave Phinney is also the founder and owner of Savage & Cooke Distillery in Mare Island, California near Napa Valley. Savage & Cooke also produces Lip Service Rye, Burning Chair Bourbon, and Second Glance American Whiskey.  NBA Champion Scottie Pippen partnered with Phinney to create Digits along with the guidance of Master Distiller Jordan Via.

As Kentucky Derby 147 draws near with a smaller allowed capacity at Churchill Downs Louisville, BourbonBlog.com 's Tom Fischer asks what will Kentucky derby look like in 2021? Bourbon expert Fischer speaks with Woodford Reserve Bourbon Master Distiller Chris Morris. 

As Woodford Reserve is the presenting sponsor of Kentucky Derby 147, Morris and Fischer take a look at what the changes at Derby will be this year along with the Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Charity Program which, this year is honoring black jockeys who won the Kentucky Ferby.

Chris also talks about the upcoming release of Woodford Reserve Batch Proof, the recent Double Double Oaked Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey, Woodford Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Bourbon 

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Colin Spoelman of Kings County Distillery tastes and chats with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer discussing new whiskey releases from Brooklyn, New York. Highlights include a 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, a new Coffee Whiskey, and powerful Hazmat Whiskey at 158 proof. Subscribe to our podcast now for more Bourbon news, interviews and tastings.

And visit Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, not far from Manhattan, NYC for a Bourbon tasting.

Ivy Mix, co-owner of the famous Brooklyn bar Leyenda Brooklyn Cocteleria, talks with spirits expert Tom Fischer about Latin American liquors and cocktails from her new book "Spirits of Latin America.' 

 The James Beard Award-nominated bartender also talks about how she is working with celebrity chef Tom Colicchio and others on the Independent Restaurant Coalition to support restaurant and bar employees and owners in need during the COVID-19 crisis.  Learn more about that project on Saverestaurants.com

Purchase the book and learn more about Ivy on this link.

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The first review and live tasting of the Angel’s Envy Japanese Mizunara Oak Cask Finished Bourbon Whiskey with founder Wes Henderson and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. They taste the new limited edition Bourbon whiskey and talk about the last 10 years of Angel's Envy as they celebrate this special anniversary with the first-ever whiskey in the Angel’s Envy Founder’s Collection.

The only way to get a bottle of this Mizunara Bourbon is to sign up for Angel's Envy 500 Main Club on this link, as they will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19. 

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A whiskey tasting and conversation with friends from Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn and United States Bartenders Guild National Charity Foundation Director Kim Haasarud what has been happening during COVID-19.

Caleb talks about how Peerless has been helping support the USBG Emergency Assistance Fund through their Single Barrels sales. Kim talks about ways we can continue to support the foundation to help the hospitality community in need. Kim and Caleb both join Bourbon expert and podcast host Tom Fischer. 

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Sammy Flo, the co-founder of The Barber & Cigar Company, joins Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fisher on Cigar Saturday as they talk about the art of the barbershop experience that Sammy brings to events like Barsnsmoker, Cigarbeque, and more new updates over Bourbon, cigars, and tequila all live from the Bench in Glenrock, New Jersey.

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Pro Wrestlers Kevin Sullivan and Andrew "The Reinforcer" Anderson talk about the upcoming Wrestlecon, WrestleMania 37,  SWE Fury, plus a look back on the old days with top wrestlers in this podcast with Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. Recorded durinfg the Cigar Saturday show. 

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Port Chilkoot Distillery head distiller and co-owner Heather Shades talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about their distillery Haines, Alaska.  The only rye whiskey and Bourbon whiskey to hail from Alaska. They've been innovators in Alaska also distilling a Green Siren Abstinthe from locally sourced ingredients Heather Shade is also the founding president of the Distillers Guild of Alaska. 

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Peter Grimm, Founder of Peter Grimm Hats joins Matty Rock, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer, and Sanj Patel as they are all in one place on Cigar Saturday during the Cigarbecue event at Handsome Devil, Newburgh, New York. 

Peter talks about his 30 years with his famous hat company based in San Diego. 

Visit Petergrimm.com for more. 

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With only a handful of whiskeys being made in the U.S.A. under the “Sweet Mash” category, Hard Truth Distilling Co. Master Distiller Bryan Smith joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to talk and taste about the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye. Smith and Fischer discuss the difference between the distillery doing a sour mash and sweet mash whiskey. 

This release is the first whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled on Hard Truth’s 325-acre campus in Brown County, Indiana at around 115 proof. 

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer visits Fuchsia Tiki Bar in New Paltz, New York, and hangs with owner Anton Kinloch

They discuss the parallels between Rum and Bourbon whiskey, the revival of Tiki bars, and new Rums to check out. The bar is lush and a transportive. There are even old movie props from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom that adorn the ceiling. 

"Tiki is the greatest way to escape from everyday life and enjoy things on a much greater level," says Kinloch. 

The bar currently houses 209 different rums and holds the record for one of the largest rum libraries in the state of New York.  Kinloch shares some Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum, a brand created by Hudson Valley native Eric Kaye 

Check Anton's podcast Something to Drink About on this link or everywhere you stream your podcasts. They highlight beverage professionals in New York and in the Hudson Valley.  Also, visit FuchsiaTikiBar.com

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$70,000 worth of Kentucky Bourbon whiskey has been stolen from Glenmore Distillery, and bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Owensboro Police Department's Dylan Evans to uncover details that have not yet been reported in this podcast. Listen to learn how the bourbon was rerouted in what sounds like a meticulously planned heist and what that might involve.

Continue to follow this podcast channel and visit BourbonBlog.com as we will be staying with the story for more updates on the investigation's complexities, and the efforts of Glenmore Distillery's parent company, Sazerac, along with the General Wholesale Beer Company, to recover this precious stolen Bourbon whiskey.

As Jack Daniel's releases their first age-stated whiskey in over 100 years, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer welcomes Associate Distiller Lexie Phillips for the tasting of this 10-year-old Tennessee whiskey.

Phillips joins the tasting from the Lynchburg, Tennessee distillery and talks about this whiskey, its history, and future single barrel releases. 

Listen as Bourbon expert Tom Fischer closely follows the unfolding story at Glenmore Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. What was initially perceived as a major bourbon theft has unexpectedly turned out to be a case of misrouting.

The Owensboro Police Department informs us that the Bourbon initially thought to be stolen, was actually misrouted. Tune in to our latest podcast to discover the full details of this incident, which initially appeared to involve $70,000 worth of stolen Bourbon whiskey, drawing parallels to the famed Pappy Van Winkle Heist of 2013. Glenmore Distillery is a part of the Sazerac family.

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From Gardiner Liquid Mercantile and Hudson Whiskey to Speakeasy Motors Whiskey Co., the father and son pioneers of the craft distilling movement are Gable and Ralph Erenzo. These good friends of BourbonBlog.com started their whiskey journey back when we started ours on BourbonBlog.com.

They talk about what impact COVID-19 will have on craft distilling and spirits.. Additionally, Ralph also talks about his retirement, but Gable says he will get his dad involved in some other New York projects soon.

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Wrestling Legend Sonny Onoo talks with host Matty Rock and Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer about his new TV project called "The Real Karate Kid." This reality show in the works hopes that this forthcoming show will draw interest from the popularity of Cobra Kai and the classic Karate Kid movies continue with Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove.  Sonny also talks about his adventures with WWF, WWE, WCW, and more as a wrestling manager.

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The Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished in Hungarian Tokaji barrels is the new Tale of Cake Scotch Whisky limited edition created by whisky-maker Dr. Bill Lumsden. They've said it has cake-like notes, so  Whiskey expert Tom Fischer talks with David Blackmore, Global Master Brand Ambassador for The Glenmorangie, and they review this limited edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 

As Bruno Mars gears up for his headline performance at the Trifecta Gala in Louisville, during Kentucky Derby 150 week, we are sharing Bourbon expert Tom Fischer's recent interview with Grammy-winning songwriter and record producer Phil Lawrence - who performs and writes with Bruno Mars.

Learn more about the Bruno Mars performance and Trifecta on this link. Listen to this podcast recorded after Bourbon & Beyond 2023 as Phil dives into upcoming ventures and projects including his work with siblings (Dee Dee Lawrence and Shane Lawrence) in "The Lawrences".

The Trifecta Gala, organized by Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman for the 150th Kentucky Derby, supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, celebrating community and mentorship

Master Distiller Richard Paterson of The Dalmore talks about the world's most expensive scotch, cigar, and whiskey pairings, and does an on-camera whiskey review with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. They talk about The Dalmore Cigar Malt, drink The Dalmore 18, and recall the lessons Richard has shared before on how to drink Scotch whiskey.   

Richard Paterson is also the Master Blender for Whyte & Mackar in Scotland. Watch BourbonBlog's nightly show on http://BourbonBlog.com/live.

Chris Topper of Topper Cigar Company joins Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer for the Cigar Saturday Podcast. 

Chris is the 4th generation of the company dates back to 1896 and Chris is the great-grandson of the founder.  Chris gives 

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145.1 proof? Bourbon expert Tom Fischer taste the new "Complexity" Apple Brandy aged in Tequila barrels by Spirits of French Lick.

Distiller and Alchemist Alan Bishop joins Fischer for the live tasting and talks about the 3-year-old at 72% + abv spirit as it may be one of the highest proof releases of 2021, or ever!

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Once a year, Kings County Distillery releases their Empire State Rye Whiskey. This catetory of New York whiskey has its very own standards of identity with this New York, legal classication. Based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this is New York City's oldest distillery since Prohibition. Founder and distiller Colin Spoelman talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast. 

Kings County Empire State Rye has won awards from San Francisco World Spirits Competition to ACSA and ADI Awards.

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Spirits of French Lick Alchemist Alan Bishop joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer for a Bourbon whiskey tasting of their the Bottled-In-Bond Bourbons: Mattie Gladden Bourbon and Lee Sinclair. The craft distillery is also known for their Old Clifty Hoosier Apple Brandy, delivering powerful autunmal notes.  Based in West Baden Springs, Indiana, they are known for making some of the best whiskeys in Indiana.

BBQ Pit Master Sean Keever talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and host Matty Rock about recent BBQ competitions, brisket recipe suggestions,  and grilling tips.

Keever and Rock go live from Sanj's Cigar Shop for the episode. 

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The story of the Uncle Nearest Whiskey brand told by Ambassador Sailor Guevara. Sailor talks live with whiskey expert Tom Fischer for a live whiskey tasting and review of Uncle Nearest 1884 and Uncle Nearest 1865 Whiskey.  Founder Fawn Weaver read a story by Clay Risen in the New York Times about  Nathan "Nearest" Green teaching Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Sailor also gives updates on the Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee 

 Sailor is the winner of the Icons of Whisky American Whisky Ambassador of the Year 2020 from Whisky Magazine.

Barrel and Bottle is an innovative and new whiskey line giving a one-off experience in single barrels, oaks, and whiskey maturation. Their President and industry veteran, David Sweet speaks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about the brand.

They taste  Town Branch 10yr + American Single Malts, as well as the Balcones Deconstruction, all hand-selected single barrels.

They also talk about the new Whiskey and Barrel Nite. These new festivals from Dave Sweet and his team feature all types of aged spirits across the country. 

Bourbon and cigar fans...Your exquisite VIP listening experience awaits in this flavor journey with Cohiba Cigar Ambassador Sean Williams and Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer as they delve into the artistry of the limited edition Cohiba Serie M Cigar 2023 edition, handcrafted in Miami's iconic El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory.

Fischer and Williams guide you through the intricate pairing of this cigar and Bourbon whiskeys including Kentucky Peerless Bourbon, Jefferson's Pritchard Hill Bourbon, RD1 Bourbon Finished with Brazilian Amburana Wood Finish, and Savage & Cooke.

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Master Distiller Chris Morris joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to do a live tasting and review the 2021 King of Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, a well-aged 14-year-old Bourbon. They alk about Woodford Reserve's 25th Anniversary

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World-renowned food and beverage expert Anthony Caporale joins Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer. Plus, Caporale shares more about his new Virtual Theater Festival in partnership with Playbill, learn more about that and how to submit on VTF.live.

Fischer and Caporale have partnered on a number of film, spirit, and cocktail projects and events for over a decade.  Thus, bringing these two together in one podcast is like a well-balanced cocktail!

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Actor Martin Kove (Sensei John Kreese) on Netflix's Cobra Kai TV series and Karate Kid, along with his son actor Jesse Kove, talk with bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on BourbonBlog.com's Cigar Saturday. This podcast interview brings the real-life father and son together diving into the world of cigars, their travels to Cuba, and their film projects Martin's Tennessee home. 

Jesse talks about his new films A Taste of Love and Wyatt Earp. The Koves also share news about their new podcast series called Kicking it With the Koves, which includes Martin, Jesse, and also Martin's daughter mental health advocate Rachel Kove.

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Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Raj Bhakta, founder of Bhakta Spirits and also well-known in the spirits world for being co-founder of WhistlePig.

Joining us live at Griswold Campus in Vermont, they taste and discuss a selection of rare spirits, including the Bhakta 1928 blend, a rare blend of Rye, Calvados, and vintage Armagnac, and other unique selections like the 1963 Armagnac, 1990 Rum, 2013 Bourbon, and 1973 Armagnac.

Raj Bhakta shares his journey of helping innovate and excite enthusiasts in the Armagnac category with Bhakta Spirits. He reveals insights into transforming Green Mountain College into The BHAKTA-GRISWOLD Campus, a hub for spirit enthusiasts and whiskey education.

Orphan Barrel Copper Tongue 16-year-old Straight Bourbon Whiskey is tasted by Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer and  Cascade Hollow Distilling Co., General Manager, and Distiller, Nicole Austin. 

George Dickel is made at the same distillery.  

Austin joins Fischer from Cascade Hollow Distillery in Tullahoma, Tennessee for the Bourbon whiskey tasting and review. From Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 24 and Orphan Barrel Forged Oak, these are some of our favorite rare releases.

 This old 16-year-old Tennessee Bourbon whiskey is a standout in the Orphan Barrel Distilling Co. collection

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Straight No Chaser joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer live as the group members are all in one room preparing for their Livestream Shows during Christmas,

In this podcast, Straight No Chaser sings a few  Christmas songs and tracks from their new album "Social Christmasing"  and they talk about what their virtual shows are like during the holidays. To watch one of their virtual shows, visit SNCMusic.com.

Fischer hosts backstage Bourbon tasting for SNC every year. In this show, Straight No Chaser brings their Straight No Chaser Vodka and also some Sipes' Bourbon, both from Hard Truth Distilling Co. to taste. 

Special thanks to Randy Stine, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Charlie Mechling, Jerome Collins,  Walter Chase, Sargon Isho, Tyler Trepp and Jasper Smith for joining us! 

We are the first to chat with Cohiba's Sean Williams about the new Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja Cigar for 2024.

In this cigar podcast, Cohiba's Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer try this limited edition Cohiba Serie M together pairing it alongside whiskeys and spirits: Bhakta Bourbon Whiskey 2014, Buzzard's Roost, Peerless Double Oak Bourbon, and Bhakta Vintage 1979 Armagnac.

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer reviews all three Hard Truth Bourbon Whiskeys alongside Master Distiller Bryan Smith as they chat live from the Nashville, Indiana distillery. Hard Truth Distilling Co's new releases include Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon, Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and Hard Truth Sweet Mash Four Grain Bottled in Bond Bourbon.

While all three Bourbons are uniquely sweet mash whiskeys, two of them are made following the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.

The Rum that Daniel Craig drinks in No Time to Die is Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum and Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer reviews it talks with Geoff Curley of Blackwell Rum. Curley tells the story of Jamaican native and rum founder Chris Blackwell, who as a young man, worked as a production assistant on Dr. No in 1962, later purchased Ian Flemming's Goldeneye estate, which became Goldeneye Luxury Resort. 

It all came full circle as Blackwell Run was featured in the new "Bond 25" movie along with a partnership of a limited edition Blackwell Rum 007 bottle and expression available for sale at select retailers and on their website. 

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Janus Coffee Roasters owners Shad Bates and Shea Bates join Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer on Cigar Saturday to talk about their Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee and other coffee releases along with coffee and cigar pairings.   

Visit BourbonBlog.com/coffee to discover the Bourbon Coffees and their entire collection on JanusCoffeeRoasters.com

As Bourbon coffee and whiskey coffees gain popularity Janus Coffee Roasters of Wyoming continue to innovate and produce delicious coffees. 

Italy meets Kentucky! We review and taste Italian spirits from our friends at Gruppo Montenegro including Montenegro Amaro, Vecchia Romagna, and Select Aperitivo. We discuss new cocktails and the history of each wit Marco Monefiori,  Tad Carducci, and Christina Berardi. Also, Vecchia Romagna's new release of Riserva Tre Botti is showcased, including brandy aged for 10-15 years.

King's Family Distillery owners Justin King & Cara King talk with whiskey expert Tom Fischer live from Sevierville, Tennessee to taste their award-winning rye whiskey, Bourbons, and Ginger Vodka. They talk about the distillery and their unique approach to whiskey. 

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And learn more about the distillery on KingsFamilyDistillery.com

Time travel with whiskey:  a 1980 Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey that aged from 1980 to 2000, The Last Drop Distillers Limited Managing Director Rebecca Jago joins Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer live from London, England to taste this $4,600 a bottle. They also discuss the 1976 “Overproof” Very Old Jamaica Rum and  1959 Vintage Grande Champagne Cognac. 

The Last Drop Distillers is a company based in England that specializes in acquiring and bottling incredibly old, rare, and delicious, spirits including Scotch, Cognac, Rum, Port, Bourbon, and other whiskies. 

Artist Jeremy “MAD” Madl, founder of MAD Toy Design, Inc. joins Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer on Cigar Saturday to talk about new collectible art toy projects, his vinyl art, and more.   

Jeremy has worked on projects for Kidrobot, Mattel, Mojang, Pepsi, Sony, Netflix, Spin Master Toys, Cartoon Network, Swatch, and more.

Find Jeremy on MadToyDesign.com to learn more. 

Brandy Sainte Louise founder Jennifer Querbes talks about her journey in creating the innovative brand that reflects the flavor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jennifer talks with spirits expert Tom Fischer as they taste her French brandy, a 3 to a 10-year-old blend of brandies with a primary focus on the Ugni Blanc grape varietal.  

With a refined flavor that tastes much older than brandy and a remarkable price point of only $30 for the superb quality, this brandy is finding its way into the hearts of enthusiasts and bartenders across the country.

Cigar Master Blender Chico Rivas and Sanj Patel Talk SP104 Red Edidiotn Cigar on Cigar Saturday. Artist Mario Pena also joins the conversation as Mario Peña designed the art for the cigar label. Hosts Matty Rock and Tom Fischer talk with the three gentlemen the about the SP1014 Red and the upcoming SP1014 Black which will be launched in 2023 as they pair Bourbon whiskeys with the cigar.
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Golden Moon Distillery proprietors Stephen Gould and Karen Hankins Knight talk about winning spirits at their Colorado craft distillery in Golden Colorado with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. 

Steve and Karen join us live from Golden Moon Speak, their speakeasy which features only their products.   They talk about some of their award-winning popular spirits and Bourbon whiskeys including Golden Moon Principium, Colorado Single Malt Whiskey, Gun Fighter American Bourbon, Kümmel, Amer dit Picon, Crème de Violette, REDUX Absinthe, and Golden Moon Gin.

Originally recorded in May of 2020. 

And we taste all 6 of them on this whiskey podcast. Bourbon expert tastes through them  with Hard Truth Distilling Co.. Master Distiller Bryan Smith 

The limited edition Origin Series – three, whiskeys they crafted in Kentucky during Hard Truth’s early exploration into what is now their award-winning Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey.

They taste the new Chocolate Malt, Mated, and Caramel Malt Rye Hard Truth Rye Whiskeys.

Cigar Saturday broadcasts live from Sanjs Smoke Shop in Bloomfield, NJ with Sanj Patel, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer, Matty Rock, and special guests including artist Mario Peña of Map Studios and The Hudson House & Distillery co-founder Paul Seres.   

Sanj talks about his new cigar releases available at  Sanj's Smoke Shop. Watch Cigar Saturday every Saturday on this channels at 8 pm ET

Also, check out the following links from the podcast and friends in it: 

TheHudsonHouseNY.com

Sanjs Smoke Shop

Mapstudios.co 

RocktheGalaxy.com

A rare tasting of WhistlePig Rye Boss Hog VII Magellan's Atlantic as Bourbon expert Tom Fischer tastes and chats with Doug Ward and Gregory Gatti of WhistlePig Rye Whiskey of Vermont. They discuss the new limited-edition  17-year-old in American Oak rye finished in both Spanish Oak and South American Teakwood casks. They also talk about the single barrel program, WhistlePig Piggyback Rye, and ready to drink cocktails coming from WhistlePig. 

Three rare spirits from Planation Rum and Pierre Ferrand are tasted and reviewed in this podcast. Spirits expert Tom Fischer welcomes Guillaume Lamy of Maison Ferrand. Plantation Cut & Dry Artisanal Rum has only been released in Barbados and BourbonBlog.com is among the few in the USA to have a bottle to review. 

They also give new updates from the distillery taste Ferrand Renegade Barrel No. 3, and Plantation Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum Smoky Formula finished in Blackpitts casks from Teeling Irish Whiskey.

Feeling thirsty? We host Bourbon tastings, Rum, and spirit events both virtually and in-person, email tasting@bourbonblog.com to connect and start the conversation. 

Manhattan cocktail enthusiasts listen as Savage & Cooke Master Distiller Jordan Via and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer explore The Manhattan Project, a bottled craft cocktail masterpiece. Featuring Lip Service Rye Whiskey (finished in used French Grenache red wine barrels), California's Rockwell Vermouth, and housemade bitters, this creation is from Dave Phinney's Mare Island-based distillery near Napa Valley. Jordan and Tom share a captivating discussion on cocktail artistry and the innovative production process at the distillery.

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Beverage and cocktail consultant Jason Littrell is host The Littrell Show podcast and also a systems and operations consultant.  Whiskey expert Tom Fischer talks with Jason about current coronavirus /  COVID-19 issues affecting bartenders, distillers, and the hospitality industry as states look to reopen.  We chat with him on our nightly Bourbon Blog Live, tonight Monday, May 11 at 8 pm ET on BourbonBlog.com/live.

Have a guest you would like to see us interview on our nightly show? Email tom@bourbonblog.com and stay well, friends!

Chef Dylan Benoit, the host of Fire Masters TV show on Food Network Canada & Cooking Channel, joins Bourbon expert and Matty Rock to talk about the new season 3 of Fire Maters; also on Blaze TV UK and Cosmopolitan TV in Spain. He also talks about his butcher shop called Carnivore in Cayman Island and his favorite BBQ recipes, Bourbons, and cigars.   

Check out his website on DylanBenoit.com

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Also, find us on YouTube.com/BourbonBlog

Kentucky Distilleries are now allowed reopen on June 8 according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. As the news is announced, we interview Jefferson's Bourbon Founder Trey Zoeller on the nightly BourbonBlog Live show hosted by Bourbon expert Tom Fischer.

This is the first reaction from a Kentucky distillery brand representative as he talks about what the reopening at the Kentucky Artisan Distillery could look like.

Due to COVID-19 and coronavirus concerns, Kentucky distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail closed to the public.

In this episode, we also taste several Jefferson's Ocean Bourbons, Jefferson's Pichon Baron, Jefferson's Pritchard Hill, and tease forward to the new Jefferson's Rye Whiskey Finished in a Cognac Cask.

Copper Fox Distillery Distiller and Owner Rick Wasmund joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer live from the distillery in Williamsburg, Virginia to chat about what has been happening at Copper Fox and to tase their award-winning rye and single malt whiskeys. 

With a location in both Sperryville and Williamsburg, the distillery has been producing hand sanitizer during COVID-19. 

Watch our nightly show each night on BourbonBlog.com/live 

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer tastes the new Dublin Mercantile Blending Co Small Batch Irish Whiskey with Jesse Fanning of Henebery Spirits, Inc. and beverage industry veteran Alan Quane who joins us live from Dublin, Ireland. 

Whiskey industry icon and Master Distiller Noel Sweeney blended and worked on this whiskey with them. Cognac casks and other unique barrel techniques have been used on this new Irish whiskey. 

Feeling thirsty? Let's do a tasting together, visit BourbonBlog.com/tastings to connect with us on both virtual and in-person tastings. 

WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut is a limited-edition, 13+ year-old rye whiskey finished in the world’s first Thandai barrels, seasoned with hand-selected spices from India. Part of a highly sought-after collection, this release brings an exotic flavor profile with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and more.

In the first-ever live review of the release from WhistlePig’s farm in Shoreham, Vermont, bourbon expert Tom Fischer joins WhistlePig’s Head Blender Meghan Ireland and Distiller Mitch Mahar to explore the tasting notes and the unique process that brought The Juggernaut to life. Full story on this link.

Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference goes virtual for the first time and you can be part of it this week. In this podcast, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with the director and founder Kellie Shevlin about the first and only show dedicated to independent beverage producers including beer, wine, spirits, whiskey, mead, cider, and saki. 

They talk about this year's virtual conference happening this week on  Dec 2 and 3 AND more virtual events happening through 2021. "Women in Craft" will also be virtual in 2021 and the conference intends to resume in person in October 2021. 

A CBE Virtual Showcase Pass is free, and there are other options, including a $25 discount when you use the code "cyber"  when registering at https://www.craftbeverageexpo.com.

Zack Ackerman, the founder of Kumatage Timepieces, joins Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to talk about his new collection of timepieces. 

They discuss a timeless collection of Bourbon whiskey and cigars.

Subscribe to this podcast and also YouTube.com/BourbonBlog to experience our Cigar Saturday every Saturday night. 

Jason Brauner, the founder of Buzzard's Roost Sippin' Whiskeys, talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about Buzzard's Roost Whiskey and Against the Grain Brewery Collaboration. Both based in Louisville, Kentucky, they have united for this project using Indenpdent Stave Company barrels. Sourcing Jaason's favorite selections of Rye whiskey from MGP and transforming it through the magic of the barrel is what makes this whiskey so unique. 

For this release, both the Against the Grain's Roosted Chiquen Beer and Buzzard's Roost Roosted Chiquen Brewer's Toast Finished Rye Whiskey have seen the same type of barrel.  This allows us to taste the impact of the barrel on both beverages. 

 Jason and Tom also try the Buzzard's Roost Toasted Barrel, which Jason says will be a seasonal release.

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The Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey team talks with whiskey expert Tom Fischer on BourbonBlog Live. Joining us is Scott Reid CMO, Master Blender Chris Leskowicz. Colonel Tierney is with the Historic Fighting 69th Trust. They taste and review  The Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey and talk about the history and traditions of this new whiskey hailing from Ireland presenting new flavors to the spirit category. 

Watch our broadcast live on BourbonBlog.com/live.

Hosts, Erica Arroyo & Amy Tejada of The Lounge Experience podcast join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer, Matty Rock, and Sanj Patel on Cigar Saturday show to talk about their show. They also talk about cigar news, tobacco rights, new cigar releases,  and Bourbons and rye whiskeys to pair with cigars.   

Amy and Erica pair their cigar with Brenne French Whiskey as Tom pairs his with Rye Whiskey.   

Listen to The Lounge Experience Podcast on 

https://open.spotify.com/show/3JtjdvJVwqLrIxB2AMn0BB

David Mallow, owned of Barrister Cigars in Union, New Jersey, joins Matty Rock and Tom Fischer to unveil the limited edition Liga Privada Unico Pancetta Cigar. Barrister Cigars is one of the only Liga Privada Lounges in the world. 

The Cigar Saturday show happens every Saturday at 8 pm ET and you can watch on BourbonBlog.com/live or stream on this podcast channel. 

National Donut Day 2020 as Celebrity Chef Scottish Francis Legge of Masterchef and Chopped pairs whiskey and donuts with Bourbon whiskey expert Tom Fischer. Listen to Chef Legge's suggestions on what makes the best donuts and his favorite donut recipes.

As the owner of Sugar & Water NYC, he talks about other TV show projects he has coming up.  

Have a guest you'd like to see on our show? Email tom@bourbonblog.com. 

Actor Jesse Kove of Netflix's Cobra Kai TV joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock as they talk about cigars, whiskey, and projects, and Cobra Kai Season 4 and the new movie is shooting in Florida currently titled "Taste of Love" also starring Erin Cahill produced by Lincoln Lageson.

Jesse Kove is the real-life son of actor Martin Kove who starred as Sensei John Kreese from the original Karate Kid franchise and also the Cobra Kai series. 

Jesse stars as the bully David in the series.

Have a guest you'd like to see on our show? Email bourbon@bourbonblog.com

Subscribe to this channel and also find us on YouTube.com/BourbonBlog. 

If you're thirsty, we host both virtual and in-person Bourbon tastings. 

Once a school superintendent, distiller Rick Molitor started s New Basin Distilling Company in Madras, Oregon, and now distills American Light Whiskey, Rye, Wheat. Whiskeys and more. 

He talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer in this podcast and gives a for a virtual whiskey tasting and distillery tour. Rick also talks about his whiskey cigar project and special vinegars he makes. 

Have a whiskey or spirits guest you'd like to see us interview? Email tom@bourbonblog.com

Memphis in May 2021  returns for the first time in 2 years and Pitmaster Ed Randolph talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock. Food Network Chopped BBQ Champion Chef Ed Randolph talks with them about his plan for Memphis in May, to join Peg Leg Porker Carey Bringle on a BBQ pit team. 

Randolph also talks about his Handsome Devil BBQ restaurant in Newburgh, New York and his wining on Food Network's Chopped TV show. 

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Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire Podcast joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on BourbonBlog.com's Cigar Saturday.  Matt Farah talks about his favorite cars, his views on Tesla and electric cars, and of course, they sip some whiskey. WhisltePig 15 Rye Whiskey is even poured during the show.  Matt also recently open the Westside Collector Car Storage Facility in Culver City, California, for collectors car storage. 

With the best in cigars and smokes, this podcast could give new meaning to "burnout."  Check out Matt's podcast on TheSmokingTire.com.

Have a guest you'd like to see on our show? Email tom@bourbonblog.com 

New Wheated Bourbon whiskeys just released by Spirits of French Lick as Distiller and Historian Alan Bishop join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer to taste the new The Morning Glory Kasha Bourbon and William Dalton Wheated Bourbon with Distiller and Historian Alan Bishop.  

This craft distillery in Indiana is also known for Lee Sinclair Bourbon and Mattie Gladden Bourbon These spirits of French Lick Spirits are distilled and aged near the French Lick Casino in West Baden Springs, Indiana.

Thirsty? Visit BourbonBlog.com/tastings to experience our in-person and virtual Bourbon tastings. 

A first-ever live tasting of the new WhistlePig RoadStock Rye Whiskey as Bourbon expert Tom Fischer welcomes WhistlePig's blender Meghan Ireland, whiskey blender, and distiller Mitchael Mahar. They join us live from the distillery in Shoreham, Vermont, and taste the world’s first-ever finished-on-the-road whiskey which is a partnership project with California’s Jordan Winery and Firestone Walker Brewery.

The epic journey of RoadStock began earlier this year at their 500-acre farm in Shoreham, VT, where they commissioned an 18-wheeler ‘Rolling Rickhouse’, which would make its way from Vermont to California and back on the 6,000-mile journey.

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Thirsty? We host whiskey tastings, yes both virtual and in-person. Go to BourbonBlog.com/tastings for more. 

Joey Fatone talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about filming My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, which is happening on location in Greece and includes the original cast like him John Corbett, Nia Vardalos, and others for the new film. 

Joey is with his daughter Briahna Joely Fatone at Kentucky Derby's Barnstable Brown Gala for the interview as he talks about his next new appearance on the new season of Impractical Jokers with Murr, Sal, Joe, and Q, and also mentions a few favorite celebrity pranks to play on them.

As we look at the Coronavirus effects on Hollywood and the film and television industry, film veterans Del Harvey from Rockford Files and Hill Street Blues along with Israel Marrero talk with Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock. Iz and Del tell us about their new projects including Bobby Brick and Moonlight Mile. They also discuss the reboots of major shows like Magnum P.I. and The Equalizer and what is expected in the near future once more film production resumes. 

Watch the Cigar Saturday show every Saturday night for more guests at 8 pm ET and follow us on this channel and also on our YouTube.com/BourbonBlog channel. 

Learn about our Virtual Bourbon tastings on this link: BourbonBlog.com/tastings. 

Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Legend &  two-time Super Bowl Champion Ike Taylor join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Matty Rock to share his 1OFAHKINE Cigars on Cigar Saturday. Taylor recently partnered with Howard G Cigars to create the  80% Nicaraguan Premium Tobacco and 20% Premium Pennsylvania Tobacco. 

Taylor tells us he will also be releasing other cigars in the collection along with a 1OFAHKINE Rum in the near future as he has partnered with a Pittsburgh distillery to create the rum. 

Thirsty? Visit BourbonBlog.com/tastings as we host Bourbon and whiskey tastings. 

Only 1,155 bottles of this Rabbit Hole Founder's Nevallier Bourbon exist and we taste it in this Bourbon podcast as Whiskey Maker & CEO Kaveh Zamanian joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer.  They review and chat about the rare Rabbit Hole Founder's Collection Nevallier Bourbon and talk about what is new at the Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky

This 16-year Bourbon whiskey has been transformed by using two unique French Oak barrels crafted from the Nevers and Allier forests of France. 

What more do you need for a pairing with Bourbon and cigars on a Cigar Saturday Live show than the original Chopped Cheese Sandwich? We talk with our guest Rey De La Cruz - the founder and owner of Salt Pepper Ketchup of Hawthorne, New Jersey about how his new establishment has brought this classic and others like the Monte Cristo back to New Jersey. 

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer along with Matty Rock are also joined by friends including actor  Glen DiGirolamo and Sanj Patel on this Cigar Saturday podcast.

Watch our other episodes on YouTube.com/BourbonBlog and subscribe to this splendid podcast channel which brings you all things Bourbon, whiskey, and cigars! 

Ready for some New York Bourbon Whiskey? Kings County Distillery's Colin Spoelman talks with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer about the Brooklyn, New York distillery. Colin talks about their award-winning Kings County Bourbon Whiskeys, Kings County Peated Bourbon, and even their new limited edition bonded applejack. 

Email tom@bourbonblog.com if you have a guest you would like to see on our podcast and nightly show. 

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer tastes Frey Ranch Distillery Bourbon and Rye Whiskey live with Frey Ranch Distillery's Rob Amato. This is 100% sustainably grown, harvested, distilled whiskey matured and bottled on the ranch in Fallon, Nevada in the Lake Tahoe watershed. 

This craft distillery produces 5-year-old Bourbons and ryes that are currently available in Nevada and California. 

Subscribe to this channel for more Bourbon podcats. For virtual Bourbon tastings, visit BourbonBlog.com.

Santa Fe Spirits Distillery Founder Colin Keegan tastes and chats with Whiskey expert Tom Fischer live in this podcast as they taste the Colkegan Whiskey collection.  Colin is also a founding member of The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC), so they discuss the regulations and definitions of American Single malt and the category as well as craft distilleries. 

The Santa Fe, New Mexico craft distillery is famous for their Apple Brandy, Silver Coyote Pure Malt Whiskey, and Colkegan Single Malt.

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer invites Hud Mellencamp, Levi Collison, and Hard Truth Head Distiller Bryan Smith for a first-of-its-kind conversation on the origins of Mellencamp Whiskey Company. They talk about the collaboration with Indiana's Hard Truth Distilling Co., showcasing a limited series of whiskeys, each adorned with a painting by musician and artist John Mellencamp.

The new release, Mellencamp Whiskey Farmer's Reserve, is a blend of sweet mash bourbon and rye finished in Amburana casks, revealing rare flavors from Indiana's farmers.

As a new era of the Mellencamp family name begins, building a reputation for incredible whiskey, this is the first time the three founders have been interviewed like this.

Tasting and mixing new cocktails with legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. Bourbon expert Tom Fischer tastes with Dale and chats with him about his spirits brand called DeGroff Spirits including the New World Amaro and Bitter Apertivo. Stories from New York's iconic Rainbow Room and Hotel Bel-Air, plus learn about Dale's favorite cocktails and predictions for cocktail trends in 2024.

DeGroff is the acclaimed author of award-winning books, 'The Craft of the Cocktail' and 'The Essential Cocktail.'

We sip Plantation Rum live with Guillaume Lamy as he guides us through a virtual tasting of Plantation Xaymaca and Plantation XO 20th Anniversary Rum.  He also gives a preview of the Plantation Isle of Fiji release coming later in 2020. Many fans of Plantation join in with questions about vintage releases and Guillaume tells the history of the brand. 

Guillaume also describes how helpful the distilleries for Plantation Rum have been during the COVID-19 crisis producing hand sanitizers and the safety measure they have taken at the facilities.