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American Single Malt Whiskey is now officially recognized as a distinct whiskey category by the federal government—the first new addition in over 52 years!

The TTB’s landmark decision, effective January 19, 2025, establishes clear standards for American Single Malt, ensuring authenticity, protecting producers, and elevating its global reputation.

In this podcast, whiskey expert Tom Fischer sips some Town Branch American Single Mal...

WhistlePig The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut is a limited-edition, 13+ year-old rye whiskey finished in the world’s first Thandai barrels, seasoned with hand-selected spices from India. Part of a highly sought-after collection, this release brings an exotic flavor profile with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and more.

In the first-ever live review of the release from WhistlePig’s farm in Shoreham, Vermont, bourbon expert Tom Fi...

Cohiba's Cigar Blender Sean Williams and Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer chat live for a cigar review of the 2024 Weller by Cohiba Full Proof Cigar.

This limited-release cigar features a US Connecticut broadleaf binder, aged in Weller Full Proof Bourbon barrels, and is paired with Weller Bourbon for a distinctive tasting experience. Dive into their expert insights and explore more on their Masters Series through CigarWorld or at Bourbo...

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer visits the birthplace of bourbon whiskey regulations and parts of Kentucky's state constitution? Yes, you can soon tour Louisville's Oxmoor Farm! Opening in June 2024, this historic site is a must-see when you visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Kentucky's largest private library with 10,000 books where you can also enjoy tastings and cocktails featuring the new Oxmoor Bourbon Whiskey.

In this p...

As Bruno Mars gears up for his headline performance at the Trifecta Gala in Louisville, during Kentucky Derby 150 week, we are sharing Bourbon expert Tom Fischer's recent interview with Grammy-winning songwriter and record producer Phil Lawrence - who performs and writes with Bruno Mars.

Learn more about the Bruno Mars performance and Trifecta on this link. Listen to this podcast recorded after Bourbon & Beyond 2023 as Phi...

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer invites Hud Mellencamp, Levi Collison, and Hard Truth Head Distiller Bryan Smith for a first-of-its-kind conversation on the origins of Mellencamp Whiskey Company. They talk about the collaboration with Indiana's Hard Truth Distilling Co., showcasing a limited series of whiskeys, each adorned with a painting by musician and artist John Mellencamp.

The new release, Mellencamp Whiskey Farmer's Reser...

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer reviews all three Hard Truth Bourbon Whiskeys alongside Master Distiller Bryan Smith as they chat live from the Nashville, Indiana distillery. Hard Truth Distilling Co's new releases include Hard Truth Sweet Mash Bourbon, Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and Hard Truth Sweet Mash Four Grain Bottled in Bond Bourbon.

While all three Bourbons are uniquely sweet mash whiskeys, two o...

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer and Raj Bhakta, founder of Bhakta Spirits and also well-known in the spirits world for being co-founder of WhistlePig.

Joining us live at Griswold Campus in Vermont, they taste and discuss a selection of rare spirits, including the Bhakta 1928 blend, a rare blend of Rye, Calvados, and vintage Armagnac, and other unique selections like the 1963 Armagnac, 1990 Rum, 2013 Bourbon, and 1973 Armagnac.

Raj Bhakt...

Tasting and mixing new cocktails with legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. Bourbon expert Tom Fischer tastes with Dale and chats with him about his spirits brand called DeGroff Spirits including the New World Amaro and Bitter Apertivo. Stories from New York's iconic Rainbow Room and Hotel Bel-Air, plus learn about Dale's favorite cocktails and predictions for cocktail trends in 2024.

DeGroff is the acclaimed author of award-...

Join us in a whiskey huddle as we taste Breckenridge Bourbon Denver Broncos 2023 Back-to-Back Bourbon Blend and more with Breckenridge Distillery CEO Bryan Nolt.

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Nolt about new releases from the Colorado distillery as they taste Two Clans Blended Whiskey (partially blended with Scotch whiskey) and the Buddy Pass Bourbon & Breckenridge Brewery Collab finished in Imperial Stout Casks.

They a...

Listen as Bourbon expert Tom Fischer closely follows the unfolding story at Glenmore Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. What was initially perceived as a major bourbon theft has unexpectedly turned out to be a case of misrouting.

The Owensboro Police Department informs us that the Bourbon initially thought to be stolen, was actually misrouted. Tune in to our latest podcast to discover the full details of this incident, which initi...

$70,000 worth of Kentucky Bourbon whiskey has been stolen from Glenmore Distillery, and bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Owensboro Police Department's Dylan Evans to uncover details that have not yet been reported in this podcast. Listen to learn how the bourbon was rerouted in what sounds like a meticulously planned heist and what that might involve.

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Comedian James "Murr" Murray joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer, offering first-ever glimpses into the next season of Jokers. Who's the next prank target, and what's the punishment? Murr also talks about his "Murr Live" Comedy Tour across the country.

And need some Joker education? Some universities have now made "Impractical Jokers" a part of their curriculums. We sip whiskey with Murr and...

To celebrate and continue our focus on National Bourbon Heritage Month, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer welcomes alchemist and distiller Alan Bishop to talk about and taste Indiana Bourbon. Fischer and Bishop taste the new Hindostan Falls Heirloom Bourbon Whiskey from Spirits of French Lick Distillery.

Bishop also shares some history on the importance of the state of Indiana in Bourbon whiskey.

Hindostan crafted in West Baden Springs,...

Bourbon expert Tom Fischer chats with David Coors and Mike Montgomery, co-founder of Blue Run Spirits in this podcast.

This interview gives a thorough look at this development which has been one of the biggest stories in Bourbon news for 2023.

Molson Coors Beverage Company's acquisition of Blue Run Spirits blends tradition and innovation, signifying a transition from Molson Coors being mainly beer to an even broader beverage e...

Colin Spoelman of Kings County Distillery tastes and chats with Bourbon expert Tom Fischer discussing new whiskey releases from Brooklyn, New York. Highlights include a 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, a new Coffee Whiskey, and powerful Hazmat Whiskey at 158 proof. Subscribe to our podcast now for more Bourbon news, interviews and tastings.

And visit Kings County Distillery in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, not far from Manhattan, NYC...