We’re mixing things up every week! From our Reviews (both neat & mixed) to our Flight Nights and We’ve Got Questions series, you won’t want to miss the fun!
Flight Night with Hard Truth
Get an inside look at Hard Truth Distilling Co. on this episode as we sit down with Bryan Smith to explore the distillery’s growth, whiskey-making philosophy, and the evolution of Indiana craft bourbon and rye. We sample Hard Truth’s 7-Year Bourbon, 7-Year Wheated Bourbon, and 7-Year Sweet Mash Rye.
Inside the story of Old Raleigh
Get an inside look at Olde Raleigh Distillery on this episode of Neat & Mixed Questions as we sit down with founder & master blender Brandon McCraney to discuss the journey from idea to award-winning distillery.
National Bourbon Week 2026 Preview
We sit down with Sam Lacy to talk about the continued growth of National Bourbon Week heading into year three, how the event has evolved since its launch, and why it has become a true community-wide celebration that goes far beyond the distilleries.
Rabbit Hole Flight Night with Matt Gandolfo
We sit down with Matt Gandolfo, Master Taster at Rabbit Hole Distillery, to taste through Dareringer Single Barrel, Raceking Limited Release, and Boxergrail Rye Whiskey—breaking down each pour, the unique mash bills behind them, and what makes Rabbit Hole’s approach stand out in today’s whiskey landscape.
We talk 75 beach cocktails, mocktails & more with Allyson Reedy
We sit down with Allyson Reedy to talk about her latest book, Beach Cocktails. She shares how her background in food writing and cookbook creation shaped her approach to Beach Cocktails, along with what it was like collaborating with bartenders, mixologists and photographers to bring the book to life.
What’s new at the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival
We preview the 2026 Kentucky Bourbon Festival with President and COO Randy Prasse, taking place September 10-13 in Bardstown. We talk through the festival’s 35-year evolution and how it has grown into one of the premier bourbon events in the country, drawing more than 60 distilleries to Bardstown.
Reviewing Buzzard’s Roost Cigar Blend Bourbon & Olta Whisky
We get funky with two unique whiskey pours and break down our thoughts on Buzzard’s Roost Cigar Blend Bourbon and Olta Mexican Corn Whisky.
Southern Star Flight Night With Pete Barger
We sit down with Pete Barger of Southern Distilling Company and taste through Southern Star Paragon Cask Strength, Southern Star Bourbon Finished in Zinfandel Casks, and Southern Star Double Rye—breaking down each pour and the thinking behind the lineup.
Reviewing Bardstown Cascadia & Rare Character Rye
Trying new bourbon releases is one of the most fun parts of being a whiskey fan—and in this Neat & Mixed episode, we dive into why the chase is worth it. We try Bardstown Bourbon Cascadia and Rare Character Rye 2026 Batch No. 1.
Shortbarrel Bourbon Flight Night
Join us for a Neat & Mixed Flight Night with Clinton Dugan, co-founder and master blender at Shortbarrel, as we taste through three pours: Shortbarrel Four Grain, Shortbarrel Toasted Small Batch, and Shortbarrel Rye 101. Clinton shares how his journey into bourbon began, the story behind Shortbarrel’s founding and how the brand got its name.
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