This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a break at his Bayou Sunset Farm and welcomes the Southeast Texas County band, JT Reserve. Over pours of fine wheated bourbon, the band shares their music and stories from life on the road.

Lead singer Josh, fiddle player Troy, and their tour manager Canaan open up about their journey and love for whiskey, playing several songs for Big Chief while explaining the inspiration behind their music.

The episode kicks off with a tasting of Garrison Brothers Guadalupe, a Texas whiskey finished in port wine casks. It delivers a soft, velvety mouthfeel with flavors of dried fruits and chocolate rushing in.

Before wrapping the first half, Big Chief pours some Tahwahkaro Cask Strength, a bold wheated bourbon packed with notes of stone fruits and roasted caramel corn.

In the second half, Big Chief brings out a special bottle of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 19 Year Old. This well-aged wheated bourbon showcases dry oak and baker’s chocolate, making it the perfect pour for a relaxing evening.

To close out the show, the guys enjoy Maker’s Mark Cask Strength. With rich notes of sorghum molasses, figs, and a perfect kick of cinnamon spice, it’s Big Chief’s go-to bourbon for any cocktail.

This episode offers a laid-back chance for Big Chief to indulge in two of his favorite things: great music and exceptional whiskey.

Cheers to another unforgettable ride on The Whiskey Trip!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Dave Bob, National Brand Manager and R&D Blender, for Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co.

The guys talk with Dave Bob about his incredible background and time abroad in China that eventually led him to Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., the history and story of Lexington Brewery & Distilling Co., and what the future looks like for the brand as well.

They also taste and review a delicious Raspberry Brown Ale from the Brewery, Town Branch Overproof Bourbon, the soon to be released Town Branch Imperium Bourbon, and Town Branch 25th Anniversary Bourbon.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com

www.limestonefarms.com

www.visitlex.com

www.olddominick.com

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www.pappyco.com

www.visitthekitchentable.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip, the journey takes us to Culpepper, Virginia, home to one of America’s oldest craft distilleries—Belmont Farm Distillery. Big Chief sits down with Founder and Distiller, Chuck Miller.

Known from his time on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners, Chuck helped folks like Tim Smith bring their products into the legal market. But Big Chief didn’t come for the moonshine—he came to sample the whiskey Chuck has been distilling since 1989, using grain from his own farm.

Chuck distills with a historic 1933, 3,000-gallon kettle still, seized from an illicit site by the state of Virginia. They begin the tasting with Belmont Farm’s Virginia Bonded Whiskey, aged in used oak barrels to soften the oak influence.

Next, they savor the Virginia Reserve 10-year-old whiskey, a cask strength beauty at 116 proof, made from a mash bill of 50% corn, 25% wheat, and 25% malted barley. Big Chief declares this the perfect whiskey for a desert island.

Wrapping up the first half, they enjoy a smooth Virginia Bourbon at 92 proof—a testament to Chuck’s incredible still.

The second half kicks off with an American Single Malt, aged 4 years and bottled at 86 proof. It delivers a sharp taste and a stunning nose, underscoring why these whiskies are making waves. Then comes the Rye Whiskey, crafted from 70% rye, 25% corn, and 5% malted barley, offering that root beer candy note Big Chief loves. To close out, they sample a 100% corn whiskey at 100 proof, with flavors reminiscent of buttered popcorn.

This trip was a true highlight, and it was an honor to sit down with a whiskey legend.

Cheers to another memorable ride on The Whiskey Trip!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Barry Brinegar, Co-Founder & National Brand Ambassador for RD1 Spirits in Lexington, Kentucky. Barry was previously a guest on Episodes 51 and 147.

The guys talk with Barry about all of the exciting things that have been going on with RD1 since the last time he was on the podcast including all of the awards that their Bourbons have recently won, the excitement surrounding the hiring of their new R&D Master Distiller, Dr. Jarrad Gollihue, and how the construction of their new Distillery in downtown Lexington is coming along.

They also taste and review RD1 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Private Select Bourbon, RD1 Bourbon Finished in Balsamo Wood, and RD1 Bourbon Finished in Smoked Oak and Maple.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com

www.limestonefarms.com

www.visitlex.com

www.olddominick.com

www.threechordbourbon.com

www.jamesepepper.com

www.pappyco.com

www.visitthekitchentable.com

This week on The Whiskey Trip, the adventure leads to Richmond, Virginia, for a visit to Reservoir Distillery. Big Chief sits down with Founder, Dave Cuttino and Director of Distillery Education, Shelley Sackier, who deliver far more than he expected, filling the day with education, warm hospitality, and spirits that had him dancing in his seat.

Reservoir’s Austria-built brandy still is key to producing their exceptional single grain whiskeys. The episode starts with a tasting of their four-grain Bourbon, featuring a mash bill of 69% corn, 14% rye, 14% wheat, and 1% barley. This bourbon was crafted to help the distillery grow into new markets while staying true to their unique identity.

To finish the first half, they explore the 100% single grain rye whiskey, a bold spirit with rich, antique flavors of sorghum molasses and sassafras tea.

The second half opens with Holland’s Milkman, a Bourbon finished in an Ardent Milk Stout barrel, showcasing the exciting collaboration between distillers and brewers—whiskey’s new frontier.

The grand finale is the Hazmat Expression: a 142 proof, 10-year-old Bourbon that explodes with fiery, hot cinnamon candy flavor. What a way to finish!

This episode has reignited Big Chief’s passion for whiskey, inspiring him to seek out even more captivating stories to share with listeners.

Cheers to another unforgettable stop on The Whiskey Trip!

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Wes Henderson, CEO & Founder, of True Story. Wes was previously a guest on Episode 55.

The guys talk with Wes about the legacy that he and his father, Lincoln, created with Angel’s Envy and how Wes is continuing to build on that legacy with his 6 sons now at True Story, his decision to forego retirement and get back into the Bourbon business and the factors that drove that decision, and the incredible project that the parent company (which Wes also owns), Saga Spirits Group, has planned in Woodford County, Kentucky that will not only provide a home for True Story but will also create a destination location for Bourbon tourists to visit and enjoy.

They also taste and review the soon to be released True Story Bourbon Finished in White Moscatel Casks and the True Story Rye Finished in Brazilian Amburana, PX, and Oloroso Sherry Casks.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, VisitLEX, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com

www.limestonefarms.com

www.visitlex.com

www.olddominick.com

www.threechordbourbon.com

www.jamesepepper.com

www.pappyco.com

www.visitthekitchentable.com

This week’s episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners on a wild and exciting journey with Brandon Cummins from High N’ Wicked, where he serves as the blender and director of education.

Brandon shares how the brand’s name was inspired by Bruce Kiskaddon’s poem, “High and Wicked,” which tells the story of a cowboy and a wild bronc. The whiskey captures the untamed nature of the horse while honoring the man determined to tame it.

The episode kicks off with a tasting of their Straight Kentucky Bourbon, a 5-year-aged sweet mash at 104 proof. With a high-rye mash bill of 51% corn, 39% rye, and 10% malted barley, it offers flavors of caramelized berries and baked fruit pie, complemented by baking spices and orange notes. The palate is sweet, yet the whiskey remains dry and bold overall.

In the second half, they take on the Kentucky Straight Rye—a 5-year-aged, 98.2 proof whiskey with a mash bill of 91% rye and 9% malted barley. This one is full and complex, with rich layers of apple, pear, shortbread cookie, and cinnamon spice.

This episode and brand pay tribute to the men and women who tamed the Wild West, perhaps with a sip of whiskey to ease their burdens and pain.

Cheers to another memorable stop on The Whiskey Trip!

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 backgrounds in the industry and what made them decide to leave Kentucky Peerless to start Eastern Light, why they decided to open their Eastern Light in Eastern Kentucky and what they both hope it will mean for the surrounding community, as well as what the timeline looks like for their opening and what the future looks like for Eastern Light Distilling.

They also taste and review Four Roses Small Batch, Wild Turkey 101, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, all of which were picked purposefully by Cordell and Caleb for this Episode.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, Pappy & Co, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:

www.liquorbarn.com

www.penelopebourbon.com

www.limestonefarms.com

www.regardlaw.com

www.olddominick.com

www.threechordbourbon.com

www.jamesepepper.com

www.pappyco.com

www.visitthekitchentable.com