This week’s spotlight is on Michael Smith, co-founder of Bushwacker Spirits. Smith and lifelong friend Carter Echols launched Bushwacker Spirits in May 2020 out of their office in Sarasota, Florida. Inspired by their love of the classic beach cocktail and the beautiful Gulf Coast, the rum-based cocktail was created to be poured directly over ice or blended into cocktail recipes.
Tag: Cocktails
Austin Tolliver on playing football, getting into music and finding his sound
Country entertainer Austin Tolliver join us to talk about growing up in a football family, leaving sports behind, getting into music, growing up in Louisiana, how a bet in the music studio paid off, being an entertainer, his latest singles, finding his sound and more.
What’s Pouring: Lux Row’s next Blood Oath Pact plus Michter’s and Lipton Hard Iced Tea
Lux Row Distillers' Blood Oath Pact 9 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey now arriving at retail. Plus, Michter's addresses shortages with capacity investments, announces new release of 10-year rye and Lipton Hard Ice Tea launches with four flavors.
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.
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.
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.
Myriad Meadery | Lexington
We welcome in Doug Price and Derek DeFranco, co-owners of Myriad Meadery in Lexington, for our Q&A. They talk about how Myriad came to be, being part of the Mirror Twin family, what folks can expect when visiting the taproom, what is mead, how it differs from beer/cider, how they're still experimental with mead, what's on tap and more.
What’s Pouring: Luxrow debuts Rebel 100 Rye plus Hard Mtn Dew and Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago
Lux Row Distillers recently announced the newest variant in the Rebel brand family: Rebel 100 Straight Rye Whiskey. Plus, Hard Mtn Dew expands its lineup and Guinness Open Gate Chicago gets closer to opening.
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