2 court cases battle over the commerce clause for sprits shipping, Larrakin releases Rosewater Bourbon, and Ducks Unlimited and World Whiskey Society team up for a bourbon release.

Every year we get to talk to a brand that has started to captivate the market and I can't stop seeing Found North pop up all over my feeds. Founders and brothers Zach and Nick Taylor join the show to talk about how they found a product-market fit. They did it the right way by finding really high quality Canadian whiskey, double digit age statements, and appeal to the cask strength chasers with high proof whiskey.

his non-age stated bourbon is 100.2 proof and $140 MSRP.

Garrard County Distilling Co. has closed only after 1 year in operation, Cream of Kentucky moves to Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and Angel's Envy launches its newest Cellar Collection Series.

From her early days as a Taste Test Technician in the sensory lab to her current role, Elizabeth reflects on her profound bond with Woodford Reserve and its significance in events like the Kentucky Derby. There's a ton of pressure that comes with being the official bourbon of the Derby and it's fitting that we're now releasing this as we come into Derby season once again.

This 9-18 year old bourbon is 110.1 proof and $100 MSRP (375ml).

Buffalo Trace stops production from flooding, bourbon is exempt from EU tariffs, Pursuit launches the Mellwood Legacy Collection.

This is one of my favorite types of episodes because this bourbon world is full of hype, flops, superstitions, and just weird stuff. We return to this beloved format of is something over, under, or properly rated.

This non-age stated bourbon is 95 proof and $40 MSRP.

Yes, this is a never before aired episode that Ryan and I recorded at Bourbon Bonanza back in 2018

This non-age stated bourbon is 90.4 proof and $200 MSRP.

A brand new auction record hits with a Van Winkle Private selection, Heaven Hill launches the Connoisseur Club, and Booker's releases the first batch of 2025.

Tyler Zoller from Louisville Bourbon Buzz. We explore his journey from portrait photography to bourbon-focused content creation. Since launching his Instagram in 2015, Tyler has navigated the challenges of bourbon photography, blending high-quality images with short-form video trends that go absolutely viral. Tyler shares insights on building client relationships, emphasizing authenticity over flashy marketing, and we also dive into another passion of his which is exploring abandoned places. He also reveals ambitious plans for YouTube to create longer, community-focused content that deepens engagement with his followers.

These 7-9 year old bourbons are 100 proof and $50 MSRP each.

2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival announced tickets on sale, Brewzle announces their first Master Blender Collaboration, and David Jennings launches Caleb’s Crossing.

We're not getting Bob on the show but we wanted to talk to someone who really knows their portfolio and that's going to be Adam Edwards, the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven's Door Whiskey. From the outset, Adam brings humor to his role, setting the tone about his journey from wine aficionado to bourbon ambassador. He shares his development in the spirits industry, beginning in Louisville before making pivotal moves at Trader Joe's and Rabbit Hole Distillery. Adam dives into the origins of Heaven's Door and where music legend Bob Dylan intertwines, detailing its strategic direction, including how they’ve navigated pricing and product offerings to stay competitive.

This 5 year old rye is 106.9 proof and $70 MSRP.

I can't believe we're still talking about tariffs, the University of Kentucky has a new Estate Whiskey Alliance, and Chattanooga Whiskey releases Experimental Single Batch Series Pre Prohibition Style.

It's time for that three letter acronym we all love to talk about, MGP! This is one episode that has been waiting for us as we always wanted to know if we could tell the difference between multple MGP sources. We set ourselves up for a thrilling blind tasting of six MGP whiskey products. We explore the complexities of MGP’s whiskey production, discussing how craft distillers now wear MGP as a badge of honor that was contridictaory to its past. The tasting becomes a friendly competition as we identify unique flavors and characteristics, emphasizing variations in price and age. We also get a eat a piece of humble pie as well when we reveal the results.

This 15 year old whiskey is 100 proof and $400 MSRP.

Willett Artist Series Vol. II goes on sale, there's a new british bourbon, and Woodford Reserve releases the Derby 151 bottle.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but bourbon isn't dead. Sure the media has spun this to a point where major drinks organizations are groveling for every last bit of marketshare but bourbon isn't going anywhere and we cite why we think so. The second half of the show gets into contract distillation and how that has created more tension in the market than ever before.

This 8-16 year old bourbon is 103 proof and $180 MSRP.

National Bourbon Week is returning to Bardstown, Kentucky, Bardstown Bourbon Company's new Distillery Reserve series, and Jack Daniel’s releases one if it's oldest to date, a 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey.