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On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to North Conway, New Hampshire, to visit Cathedral Ledge Distillery and sit down with owner and head distiller Christopher Burk. Set against the backdrop of the White Mountains, Cathedral Ledge is known for its certified-organic spirits, its respect for the land, and the clean, hands-on approach Christopher and his...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief steps into one of the most impressive private whiskey sanctuaries in Texas, Kevin Hemingway's Hemingway House of Bourbon. Built on passion, hospitality, and a deep love for the spirit, Kevin's space is a living museum of rare bottles, Texas standouts, and stories collected over years of sharing pours with friends. Surrounded by this curated treasure trove, Big ...
This week, Big Chief heads into the rough-and-rowdy heart of Fort Worth, Texas, where legends were born and outlaws once ruled the night. Deep in the infamous Hell's Half Acre, he finds himself at Acre Distilling, a distillery that honors the city's wild past and bold spirit.
Big Chief sits down with Tony Formby, one of the driving forces behind Acre, to hear how ...
This week, Big Chief sits down with Mike Sherman, one of the owners of Vendome Copper & Brass Works, the legendary Louisville-based company that has been crafting copper stills and distillation systems since 1903. For more than a century, Vendome has been the backbone of American whiskey, shaping the character and flavor of spirits made by the country's most celebrated distilleries.
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Troy Bolotnick, Founder & CEO, of Filmland Spirits.
They talk with Troy about his past life as a writer in LA ...
This week, Big Chief rolls into Augusta, Kentucky, to sit down with one of
bourbon's baddest trailblazers, Master Distiller Alex Castle of Augusta
Distillery. And y'all, this woman's story is straight fire.
From studying distillation in her home state to cutting her teeth at Wild
Turkey, to shaking things up in Memphis, Alex has been breaking barrels and
boundaries her whole career. Now she's back home, running the show and
he...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes Heath Trigg, the owner and founder of The Heritage Flag Company and the newest sponsor of The Whiskey Trip. Based in North Carolina, The Heritage Flag Company was born from the love of country, craftsmanship, and whiskey. Heath's story is one of passion, patriotism, and purpose — showing how one idea, sp...
This week, Big Chief takes The Whiskey Trip deep into the beating heart of Branch, Louisiana, where faith, family, and providence have tilled the same soil for generations. Here he sits with Mike Fruge, the man behind J.T. Meleck Distillery, who turned a family rice farm into a living testament of Louisiana's spirit and soul.
The Meleck family came to Louisiana fr...
This week, Big Chief takes a heartfelt ride on The Whiskey Trip with two remarkable guests — Seth Fuston, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Co-Founder & President of Staves of Honor, and Eric Lytle, Board Member.
Together, they share the story of Staves of Honor, a nonprofit built to support veterans, first responders, and ...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Todd Grube and Dominic Sung to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Houston Whiskey Social.
We kick things off with a special Elijah Craig 10-Year private barrel selected for the anniversary, then dive into some legendary dusties. Todd brings out a 1994 Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond, followed by an unforgett...
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief is joined by whiskey researcher and writer Jacob Kiper for a conversation about what's coming next in the world of American whiskey. Known for his work as Coming Whiskey, Jacob has a reputation for being first to the presses with news on new labels, upcoming releases, and trends shaping the American whiskey and bourbon landscape.
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Jason Brauner, Co-Founder & Master Blender, of Buzzard's Roost Sippin' Whiskeys.
They talk with Jason about hi...
This week, Big Chief heads to the Lowcountry to sit down with Burnt Church Distillery President Chris Crowe and Head Distiller Peter Thompson in Bluffton, South Carolina. Together, they dive into the traditions of Carolina grains and the bold vision behind one of the Southeast's most exciting craft distilleries.
The tasting kicks off with Johny Fever Small Batch, ...
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Owner/Chef Ruth Osterman and Chef Jessica Faulhaber from La Bonne Vie in Lexington, KY. Chef Ruth was formerly a guest on Episode 231.
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This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief welcomes Caleb, the TX Whiskey Geek, for a conversation that celebrates the bold and innovative world of Texas Whiskey.
In the first half of the show, Big Chief pours a glass of Still Austin Red Corn Bottled in Bond (100 proof) while Caleb enjoys Milam & Greene Provis...
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Michael Nanula, CEO, and Ari Sussman, Whiskey Maker, from Three Chord Bourbon.
They talk with Michael and Ari ...
On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads back to Houston to sit down with Master Distiller Julian Giraldo and Brand Manager Mike Cosby of Giant Texas Distillers.
Julian isn't just any guest—he was the very first to appear on the show—so it was only fitting to bring him back to share another round o...
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Chad) spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and great pours.
The Cre...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with the founder and owner of K.LUKE Whiskey Company, Jonathan Maisano. A master blender of epic proportions, Jonathan has carved out a reputation for crafting whiskeys that bring together bold innovation with timeless tradition. From his start in the wine and spirits world to building K.LUKE into one of the most respected independent blending houses,...
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark is flying solo in the Bourbon Life Studios spending some time hanging out with his good friend, the President and COO of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Randy Prasse. This is Randy's 4th appearance on the Podcast making him one of only 4 guests to ever appear on...
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