Episodes

  • Traversing Traverse City Whiskey Company with Chris Fredrickson

    Traversing Traverse City Whiskey Company with Chris Fredrickson
    Apr 30 2024
    On this episode, the guys sit down with Chris Fredrickson, cofounder of Traverse City Whiskey Co., out of Traverse City, Michigan to discuss all things Traverse City whiskey. Do Chris and Joel have what it takes to be a model for Traverse City?

    For more information on Traverse City Whiskey Co visit: https://www.tcwhiskey.com/
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Singing the Blues with Blue Note Bourbon: A conversation with Logan Welk of Blue Note

    Singing the Blues with Blue Note Bourbon: A conversation with Logan Welk of Blue Note
    Apr 16 2024
    On this episode,Chris and Joel sit down with Logan Welk, President and COO of Blue Note Bourbon. They get into the Blue Note brand, what inspires Blue Note each and every day and learn more about how they remain one of the best brands focused on quality and accessibility on the market today.



    For more info on Blue Note Bourbon visit: https://www.bluenotebourbon.com/
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    54 mins
  • Vintage Spirits & Vintage Rock: Chat and Sip with Bhakta Spirits

    Vintage Spirits & Vintage Rock: Chat and Sip with Bhakta Spirits
    Apr 2 2024
    On this episode, the guys sit down with Johnathan Page from Bhakta Spirits and learn more about the brand and all they're doing with vintage spirits, dating back to Armagnac from the 1800s! Hear how Raj Bhakta took all that he learned from WhistlePig and started his new adventure into the Spirits world.



    For more info on Bhakta, visit: https://www.bhaktaspirits.com/

    For the NYT article we referenced visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/magazine/classic-rock-radio.html
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Texas Single Malt Whiskey: Sharing a dram with Alex Elrod from Balcones Distilling

    Texas Single Malt Whiskey: Sharing a dram with Alex Elrod from Balcones Distilling
    Mar 12 2024
    On this special episode, Joel and Chris sit down with Alex Elrod, Brand Experience Manager from Balcones Distilling to talk all things American Single Malt and all that goes into making great whiskey in Texas.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Jam & Bread: Pairing Bernheim Wheat Whiskey with Pearl Jam

    Jam & Bread: Pairing Bernheim Wheat Whiskey with Pearl Jam
    Feb 20 2024
    On this episode, the guys talk about the world of Wheat Whiskey and then take on one of Chris's favorite bands, Pearl Jam.
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    45 mins
  • Rice Rice Baby- A chat with J.T. Meleck Distillery

    Rice Rice Baby- A chat with J.T. Meleck Distillery
    Feb 6 2024
    Mike and Mia from J.T. Meleck Distillery out of Branch, Louisiana stop by and share the story of their distillery. On the show we discuss the future of the brand and they tell us some exciting news about upcoming product releases. This is a brand and an episode you do not want to miss!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • A conversation with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller of Ben Holladay Distillery

    A conversation with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller of Ben Holladay Distillery
    Jan 16 2024
    On this special episode, Chris and Joel sit down with the master distiller of Ben Holladay; Kyle Merklein. They talk about the distillery's history, what they have in store for the future and whether or not Sheryl Crow is rock n roll. Tune in to learn more!

    Bourbon reviewed:
    1. Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled in Bond
    2. Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof
    3. Ben Holladay Bottled in Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon
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    54 mins
  • Sourced in New Jersey: Penelope Bourbon and Bon Jovi

    Sourced in New Jersey: Penelope Bourbon and Bon Jovi
    Jan 2 2024
    On this episode, the guys talk about two sourced products out of New Jersey....Penelope Bourbon...and Bon Jovi?! Tune in to find out what the whiskey sourcing process is all about and how it applies in the music industry as well.
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    34 mins