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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and great pours. The Crew talk about the recent litigation involving Uncle Nearest and what that might mean for the brand and the owners moving forward, some of the newer B…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with the founder and owner of K.LUKE Whiskey Company, Jonathan Maisano. A master blender of epic proportions, Jonathan has carved out a reputation for crafting whiskeys that bring together bold innovation with timeless tradition. From his start in the wine and spirits world to building K.LUKE into …
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark is flying solo in the Bourbon Life Studios spending some time hanging out with his good friend, the President and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Randy Prasse. This is Randy’s 4th appearance on the Podcast making him one of only 4 guests to ever appear on The Bourbon Life Podcast 4 times. Mark…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with his great friend, the Bourbon Baroness – April Weller Cantrell. Together, they tackle one of the toughest conversations in whiskey today: the wave of distillery shutdowns, bankruptcies, and industry turmoil that has rattled the whiskey world over the past two years. From promising craft upstar…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief saddles up and rides into the Hemingway Hideout for a straight-shooting, cork-popping conversation with Kevin and Ken Hemingway — two brothers with a taste for bold pours and even bolder opinions. They are not marketing executives with polished taglines — they are full-blooded whiskey enthusiasts who live fo…
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On this week’s pour-heavy adventure, Big Chief sits down with Tripp Stimson, Chief Whiskey Scientist and Master Distiller at Barrell Craft Spirits — a trailblazer in blending, aging, and proofing some of the boldest expressions on the market. They kick things off with Foundation, a single barrel bourbon that clocks in at 104.08 proof. It’s a flavor…
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In this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief rolls into Fort Worth, Texas, and steps inside a whiskey wonderland — the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of whiskey — known officially as Trinity River Distillery, home of Silver Star Spirits. Joining him are Thomas Ingham, CEO and President, and Brett Luchesi, Master Distiller. Together, they discuss h…
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Saddle up, whiskey lovers—this episode of The Whiskey Trip takes us deep into bourbon country with a Texas twist. Big Chief rolls into The Rackhouse in The Colony, Texas, where the sunsets paint the sky in firelight, the steaks hit the grill with a sizzle that sings, and the whiskey flows like a backcountry river after spring rain. Here, we meet th…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a backroad ride to Lowey Crossing, Texas, where the hum of cicadas and the rustle of pecan leaves lead you straight to the heart of Texas whiskey—1845 Distilling. Tucked beneath a sprawling pecan orchard, Big Chief sits down with owner Bob Pettit and distiller Miguel Perez, a father-in-law/son-in-law t…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with two of their favorite guests, Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, Co-Founders of Potter Jane Distilling Co. Denny and Jane have been on the show numerous times but were on most recently guests on Episode 200. The guys talk with Denny & J…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a break from the highways and settles into the cozy charm of The Hemmingway Hideout in Bridge City, Texas. It’s the kind of spot where whiskey wisdom is shared over a well-loved bar top—and today, Big Chief is joined by none other than Kevin Hemmingway, a local aficionado with a deep love for finely cr…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and his special co-host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out on location at The Kitchen Table at The James B. Beam Distilling Co. with Jason Betts, Consumer Relations Manager, for The James B. Beam Distilling Co. This Episode originally aired on June 14, 2024 as Episode 227. Mark & Stacey talk…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads down to the legendary streets of New Orleans for a visit to the heart of one of the most iconic names in American whiskey, The Sazerac House. In the first half of the episode, Big Chief sits down with Matt Ray and Gregg Trishe, two key players behind the scenes at Sazerac, and they open a bottle of som…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Stacey, Philip, and Mark (3/5 of The Bourbon Life Crew) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and great conversation. They talk about the different events that were held as part of the recent National Bourbon Week in Bardstown, several different new di…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief ventures into the high-altitude heart of the Colorado Rockies to sit down with Lenny Eckstein, founder and head distiller at Deerhammer Distillery in Buena Vista. What starts as a tasting becomes a deep dive into the wild spirit of craft whiskey done the mountain way. Lenny’s approach is anything but convent…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time together hanging out with Chris Walters, Creator, of Nose Your Bourbon. This Episode originally aired on September 20, 2024 as Episode 241. They talk with Chris about how his passion for Bourbon and his desire to create a system for himself to…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads deep into the heart of Acadiana, where cypress trees whisper secrets and the whiskey runs as bold as the people who craft it. He sits down with Philip Mestayer, owner and distiller at Distillerie Acadian, a man on a mission to bottle the very soul of Louisiana. In the first half, they pour “Cajun’s Cut…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller, from Holladay Distillery. This Episode originally aired on May 3, 2024 as Episode 221. The guys talk with Kyle about his educational background and experience, as well as growing up on a farm in Kansas, and how that led…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief pulls no punches as he sits down with the straight-shooting Brandon Carlton—the man behind Brewtally Honest Bourbon. A voice unafraid to call it like he tastes it, Brandon brings his raw enthusiasm and no-nonsense style to a tasting session that dives deep into the powerhouse that is the 1792 lineup. From th…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Damon Thayer & Andre Regard, Co-Founders, of Kentucky Senator Bourbon. Damon and Andre were previously guests on Episodes 128 and 182. They talk with Damon and Andre about all of the exciting things that have been going on with Ke…
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Big Chief heads into the whiskey-rich hills of Somerset, Pennsylvania, where coal dust memories and rye whiskey pride still echo through the mountains. He sits down with Maximilian Merrill, owner of Ponfeigh Distillery, a man reviving the bold legacy of Monongahela Rye, one barrel at a time. With roots tracing back to the Ponfeigh Smokeless Coal Co…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life enjoying some great conversation and some great pours. The Crew kicks things off with Bourbon Life Jeopardy, inspired by Philip’s idea to turn a love of trivia into a spirited game. From there, they dive into thre…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief barrels into Northern Kentucky—a land where whiskey history runs thicker than molasses and the ghosts of rectifiers past still linger in the mash. He sits down with Bill Whitlow of Wenzel Whiskey, housed in a restored 1873 brick beauty that’s equal parts heritage and hustle. Together, they toast to the long-…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Robert Likarish, Founder, Jonathan Likarish, Master Distiller & Blender, and Marcia Likarish, the Mother of Texas Whiskey, of Ironroot Republic Distillery. This Episode origianlly aired on December 6, 2024 as Episode 252. The guys talk with Robert, Jon…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads to one of the most cherished stops on his whiskey journey—Leiper’s Fork Distillery—a place where friendship has aged into family and the spirits are as bold as the stories behind them. He sits down with the powerhouse herself, Kendra Anderson, the head distiller whose path began behind the bar mixing c…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes the backseat and lets the Bottled-in-Bond Professor himself, Bernie Lubbers, steer us through a masterclass in American whiskey history. Known for his relentless advocacy, storytelling talent, and undying love for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, Bernie has been the face of bonded whiskey for decades—e…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Juliet Schmalz, CEO & Founder, of Fortune’s Fool Whiskey. The guys talk with Juliet about her decision to leave her career as an anesthesiologist to pursue a career and launch a new brand in the whiskey industry, the creation of t…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes us deep into the heart of Texas—the Hill Country—where dusty wind runs in the blood, and memories ride tall in the saddle. He’s joined by none other than his little brother, Mitch Grey—known to many as Little Feather. Together, they ride back through time, sharing stories of their rural upbringing, the…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Matt Cunningham, Founder, of Old Glory Distilling Co. from Clarksville, Tennessee. This Episode originally aired as Episode 235 in August 2024. We talk with Matt about his background and how he transitioned from studying finance in college to becoming …
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief plants his boots firmly in Atlanta, Georgia — a city that has tasted fire, risen from ruin, and come back stronger every time. He sits down with Jerry McCall from ASW Distillery, a man whose passion for whiskey burns as hot as the city’s fighting spirit. Together, they dive deep into the raw, unvarnished sto…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation. They talk about the recent news regarding the closure of Garrard County Distilling Co. and whether that is an indicator of the current Bourbon market overall, the…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief rolls into the beating heart of the South—Atlanta, Georgia—where whiskey meets modern art in a way you’ve never seen before. He sits down with Matt Greif, the visionary Head Distiller at Distillery of Modern Art, a place where creativity flows as freely as the spirits. It’s not just a distillery—it’s an imme…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales, for Blackwood Distilling Co. in Versailles, Kentucky. This Episode originally aired on April 12, 2024 as Episode 218. The guys talk with Zach about his incredible background tha…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief rolls into Statesville, North Carolina—a city once hailed as the “liquor capital of the world”, where whiskey-making wasn’t just a trade, it was the lifeblood of the region. He heads to Southern Distilling Company, where that spirit of craftsmanship and community is alive and well. There, he sits down with f…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Owen Martin, Master Distiller, from Angel’s Envy. This Episode originally aired as Episode 233 on July 26, 2024. The guys talk with Owen about his impressive background and education, which included…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief proudly introduces Four Branches Bourbon—a powerful expression of patriotism, forged by warriors and rooted in sacrifice. He’s joined by three of the four founders—Rick Franco, Mike Trott, and Harold Underdown—veterans who’ve worn the uniform and now honor their brothers and sisters through bourbon. The stor…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55 and this Episode originally aired as Episode 243 in October 2024. The guys talk with Wes about the legacy that he and his father, Lincoln, created with Angel’s Envy an…
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Laissez les bons temps rou This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief is taking you on a wild ride to New Orleans—home of soul, spice, and some of the best whiskey around. He sits down with Kieran Walsh, the co-founder and owner of Big Easy Whiskey, to dive deep into what makes this drink an absolute game-changer. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill, rea…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark and Special Co-Host, Stacey, spend some time hanging out with Cordell Lawrence, CEO & Co-Founder, and Caleb Kilburn, Master Distiller & Co-Founder, of Eastern Light Distilling in Morehead, Kentucky. Mark and Stacey talk with Cordell and Caleb about their impressive backgrou…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes you deep into the winter wonderland of Minnesota for a conversation with Jace Marti of Black Frost Distilling—a man whose passion for whiskey is as bold as the spirits he crafts. Jace shares the incredible story of his family’s brewing legacy and how it sparked the dream of a distillery, one that champ…
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In this lively Bourbon Life Crew episode, Mark, Matt, Stacey, and Chad gather for a live recording, diving into new bourbon tastings, discussing industry trends, and sharing their thoughts on market developments. The conversation covers everything from contract distilling shifts to celebrity whiskey brands and the realities of the evolving bourbon …
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes you deep into the heart of Missouri whiskey country—to Weston, Missouri, where history and bourbon collide at the legendary Holladay Distillery. There, he sits down with Master Distiller Kyle Merklein to uncover a story of grit, determination, and damn good whiskey. Kyle paints a vivid picture of 1856 …
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark are on location at Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky for the release of their 17-Year Old Buckner’s Bourbon and they also spend some time hanging out with 4x guest, and Augusta Distillery’s brand new Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief keeps a solemn promise, riding north through the towering piney woods of East Texas to Tyler, where he shines a spotlight on Kiepersol Distillery and the legacy behind Jimmy’s Bourbon. At the heart of this whiskey is Jimmy Hines, a World War II pilot who carried a bottle of whiskey with him through the war—o…
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In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in Bardstown, Kentucky at the original home of Jim Beam with James B. Beam Distilling Co. 8th generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, talking about all things country ham. Mark and Freddie talk about the history of curing meats like country …
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes his larger-than-life presence to the mountains to uncover the magic of Woody Creek Distillers. And he’s not alone—he’s joined by none other than William “Bill” H. Macy—Hollywood legend turned whiskey man—alongside the brilliant Mixologist, Sean Kenyon. Bill dives deep, telling the Big Man how he stumbl…
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In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Mike Sherman, Vice President, of Vendome Copper & Brass Works in Louisville, Kentucky. This Episode originally aired as Episode 208 on February 2, 2024. The guys talk with Mike about his background and his decision at a fairly young age to join the fam…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief raises a glass and his voice in honor of a fellow veteran, Preston “Papa Whiskey” Wall from Frontline Heroes Outdoors (FHO)—an organization that’s changing lives one adventure at a time. Papa Whiskey shares the incredible mission of FHO: bringing healing, camaraderie, and a renewed sense of purpose to milita…
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In this Episode of the Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and his special Co-Host, Chad, spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Brian Luftman, Co-Founder, of Never Say Die. The guys talk with Brian about his background as a trader in Chicago and how the connections that he made in that world eventually led him to the wonderful world o…
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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief visits Frankfort, Kentucky, to sit down with Jeff and Cam Mattingly of J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery and Bourbon 30—where tradition is honored, craftsmanship is respected, and every bottle carries a legacy. For nearly two centuries, the Mattingly family has played a vital role in shaping the bourbon industry,…
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