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!
What Is American Whiskey Scholar?
We talk with Colin Blake, co-creator and instructor of American Whiskey Scholar (AWS), about a new approach to American whiskey education. Colin explains what American Whiskey Scholars is, why the program was created, and how it aims to make whiskey knowledge functional rather than simply academic.
How heirloom corn shaped 10 years of Jeptha Creed bourbon
Jeptha Creed’s Joyce Nethery joins us to talk about the Kentucky distillery’s first decade and the story behind its 10th Anniversary Bourbon. Joyce shares how Jeptha’s use of heirloom corn has shaped its whiskey, why the distillery brought nine of its heirloom corn varietals together for a Solera-aged bourbon, and what’s next.
Blake Layfield on Maker’s Mark, innovation and more
At the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, we catch up with Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Blake Layfield to talk about innovation, how that works at Marker’s Mark and more.
Larrikin heads down under at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Larrikin’s new Australian Series is here. It’s exclusively available at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival this weekend. This limited collection was created from just six barrels of 11-year-old Old Elk bourbon. The same cask-strength bourbon — 51% corn, 15% rye, and 34% malted barley — gets three distinctly different finishes.
How a family farm became one of the biggest independent cider brands
Get an inside look at Blake’s Beverage Company as we sit down with CEO Andrew Blake to explore the journey from a family farm to one of the largest independent cider companies in the country. Andrew shares how the Blake family’s agricultural roots have shaped the company’s culture, and so much more.
McGillin’s Olde Ale House History: Civil War, Prohibition & Beyond
Get an inside look at McGillin’s Olde Ale House, the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia, on this episode of Neat & Mixed Questions. We sit down with Irene Levy Baker to explore the remarkable history behind McGillin’s and her book, Cheers to McGillin’s: Philly’s Oldest Tavern.
Flight Night with Jefferson’s Bourbon
We try Jefferson’s Very Small Batch, Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 34, and Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength while discussing Ale’s journey into whiskey, the influence of mentor Rob Arnold, and what led her from Texas to Kentucky to join one of bourbon’s most innovative brands.
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.
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