Taste Test: Dragon’s Milk Origin Small Batch Bourbon from New Holland Spirits. This new year-round offering brings a 5-year age statement and 95 proof. It’s a solid offering from the folks that bring you Dragon’s Milk Barrel Aged beer.
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What’s Pouring: Luxco introduces Alias Straight Rye Whiskey plus Lone River launches Ranch Rita and Spiceology & Maker’s Mark partner up
Luxco introduces Alias Straight Rye Whiskey which pays tribute to country’s early female distilling pioneers plus Lone River Beverage Co. launches new margarita style beverage Ranch Rita and Spiceology, Maker’s Mark 46 reimagine family recipes with four new spice blends.
Q&A with Castle & Key
In this Q&A, we chat with Castle & Key Distillery’s Head Blender Brett Connors. Brett talks about how his role has evolved at Castle & Key, what a head blender does, how his art history degree came into play at the distillery, the long and amazing history of the site, their Restoration Rye, their first bourbon releases, what’s next and more.
Jon Wolfe on Juan Lobo Tequila, his latest album and staying busy
Country artist Jon Wolfe joins us to talk about his tequila Juan Lobo Tequila, getting involved in the tequila industry, his many hobbies beyond music, going from a finance degree to the oil fields to the stage, his latest album Dos Corazones, what he loves about touring and more. Plus, Kevin Patterson joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about craft beer and the perfect pairings for grilling season.
What’s Pouring: ‘Happy Place’ lager to help celebrate 50 years of Kings Island plus Freddie Noe named master distiller at Beam and Post Meridiem expands lineup
Happy Place Golden Lager from Platform Beer is on tap for Kings Island’s 50th Anniversary celebration while Freddie Noe was announced as 8th Generation Master Distiller at James B. Beam Distilling and Post Meridiem is adding two new cocktails to its lineup.
Broken Barrel Small Batch Bourbon
Taste Test: Broken Barrel Whiskey Small Batch. This bourbon is finished in oak staves (40% French Oak Staves, 40% Ex-Bourbon Cask Staves, and 20% Sherry Cask Staves). I love what Broken Barrel is doing, but this one wasn’t my favorite. I enjoyed the California Oak more.
Dane Louis on his OnlyFans Fan Club, growing up in Iowa & new music
Country artist Dane Louis joins us to talk about growing up in Iowa, moving to Nashville, his dog Otis, the OnlyFans Fan Club, a crazy photoshoot, his latest single Whiskey Wears Off, how he finds inspiration for writing and more. Plus, 911Bourbon joins us for Tasting Notes to talk about how to spot a bourbon scam.
Broken Barrel California Oak Whiskey
Taste Test: Broken Barrel Whiskey California Oak. This bourbon is finished in oak staves (20% French Oak Staves & 80% Central Coast Cabernet Wine Barrel Staves). This is a solid pour and worth a try. Very impressed by Broken Barrel.
Q&A with Rogue Spirits
In this Q&A, we chat with Rogue Spirits Director of Spirits John Christie as we go Beyond Kentucky. John talks about how Rogue Spirits got its start, how closely tied they are with Rogue Ales, aging whiskey on the Pacific Coast, their whiskies, their other spirits, new canned cocktails and what’s next for them.
Hudson Valley on new music, having fun and coming together as a band
Country rockers Hudson Valley join us to talk about their new single, having fun together, how they become this band, moving to Nashville, playing at Ole Red and more.
Hops & Spirits 