Chicken Cock Whiskey debuts Double Oak Kentucky Whiskey plus Heaven's Door to open distillery in Kentucky and Elvis Whiskey debuts new ‘Midnight Snack’ flavored whiskey.
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Jonathan Greene is the host of the Hops & Spirits Podcast. Jonathan loves craft beer, whiskey and telling great stories.
Happy Hour Q&A with the World Wine Guys
This week's spotlight is on the World Wine Guys, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, and their follow-up to Red Wine with White Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles (on sale now). DeSimone and Jenssen bring their expertise to the world of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio with profiles of all the must-known varieties and their styles. Each chapter surveys one grape or blend and a snapshot of what to expect in the glass, suggested food pairings, and more than 1,500 recommended wines.
Shortie Review: Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey
We try the Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey is aged a minimum of three years. It features a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley. It comes in at 93 proof and has an MSRP of $35. Have you tried it yet?
Jonathan Hutcherson on growing up in Kentucky, getting to Nashville and new music
Country artist/songwriter Jonathan Hutcherson join us to talk about about growing up in Kentucky, his mother's journal entry on his musical talents, going on The Voice, his moderate to severe hearing loss, how that impacts him on stage, his latest singles, getting to Nashville, being able to tour and more.
The Beer Trappe Craft Beer Store & Bar | Lexington
We welcome in Kevin Patterson, cicerone/national beer judge and manager for The Beer Trappe Craft Beer Store & Bar in Lexington, for our Q&A. He talks about how he got into craft beer, what it took to be a cicerone and national beer judge, how he ended up at The Beer Trappe, what folks can expect when visiting the bar/store, beer trends he's seen lately, his favorite recent pours, teaching beer school and more.
What’s Pouring: Puncher’s Chance add new year-round release plus White Claw and Spindrift Spiked
Wolf Spirit heads into the fourth round with launch of Puncher’s Chance The Undisputed Bourbon plus White Claw Vodka hits shelves and Spindrift Spiked adds new flavor.
Happy Hour Q&A with SipScout’s Suzanne Henricksen
This week’s spotlight is on SipScout by The Crafty Cask and their founder Suzanne Henricksen. The Crafty Cask launched SipScout, a rotating alcohol subscription box created to introduce craft drink enthusiasts to beer, cider, wine, spirits, and cocktails from makers across the country. When people sign up for the SipScout monthly craft alcohol subscription box, they receive a collection of craft alcohol every month. Each box features different categories and styles from craft makers from all over the country.
Davisson Brothers Band on their new album, growing up in WV and playing at the Opry
Chris Davisson, of the Davisson Brothers Band, join us to talk about their new album Home Is Where the Heart Is (out April 28), what was it like growing up in West Virginia, how they got into music, how their new album came together with songwriting retreats, why the album has a different feel to it than others, where their inspiration comes when writing songs, being on the Opry stage and more.
Belle of Louisville Riverboats | Louisville
We welcome in Krista Snider, CEO of Belle of Louisville Riverboats, for our Q&A. She talks about the history of the Belle of Louisville, when the Mary M. Miller joined the fleet, how often the riverboats run, their new annual pass and other fun additions for 2023, returning favorites for the year, why folks should come on a cruise again, what's in store for the future and more.
What’s Pouring: Middle West Spirits expands facility plus Jim Beam and Dos Primos Tequila
Middle West Spirits increases capacity with second production plant in Columbus, Ohio, plus Jim Beam launches Kentucky Coolers and Dos Primos Tequila Company renews partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
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