The Fred Minnick Show

The Fred Minnick Show

The Fred Minnick Show features spirits author, historian and curator Fred Minnick, who interviews celebrities over good drinks. Through the journey, the artists open up to Minnick about life tribulations, what it's like on the road and their favorite foods. Really, it's just two people tasting and talking.

Episodes

Jim Gaffigan And Bourbon

November 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Fred joins Jim Gaffigan in New York for a benefit for veterans. Check out Fred's new book: https://beacons.ai/fredminnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 Most Disappointing American Whiskeys of 2025

November 17, 2025 • 13 mins
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Reviewed: Woodford Reserve 12-Year-Old American Single Malt

November 5, 2025 • 14 mins
Fred reviews Woodford Reserve 12-Year American Single Malt, 90.4 proof, $99.99 More on product: https://www.fredminnick.com/2025/08/14/woodford-reserve-releases-12-year-single-malt/ Fred's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Shelf-Forgotten-Brand-Bourbon/dp/1464227055/ Join Fred's Whiskey Club: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bourbon Review: Pinhook 10 Year

October 31, 2025 • 17 mins
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Holy Hazmat! Reviewed: Jack Daniel's Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye

October 27, 2025 • 21 mins
Fred reviews one of the hot new fall releases -- Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye, 145.9 proof, $75. Review starts at 9:15 More on this rye: https://www.fredminnick.com/2025/10/22/jack-daniels-releases-tanyard-hill-rye-single-barrel/ Buy a signed copy of Fred's new book, Bottom Shelf (enter signed copy at checkout): https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781464227059 Join Fred's Whiskey Club: http...
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EXCLUSIVE: The State of Craft Whiskey

October 22, 2025 • 27 mins
Fred opines on the State of Craft Whiskey and what you can do to save brands in your home market. More: https://www.fredminnick.com/2025/10/22/craft-spirits-data-project-reports-continued-market-decline/ Full craft spirits data report: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a8k01gd5212m4a2zkre5t/2025-Craft-Spirits-Data-Project.pdf?rlkey=466e799lt33oi9sppcmqh6n67&e=1&dl=0 Check out Fred's new book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bottom...
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Bourbon Review: Colonel EH Taylor Distiller's Council, $1,500

October 22, 2025 • 14 mins
Fred finds a backlogged box and turns out it's a pretty rare release of 2025--the Colonel EH Tylor Distillers Council Bottled in Bond that's 15-years old. More on release: https://www.fredminnick.com/2025/07/09/buffalo-trace-launches-colonel-e-h-taylor-jr-distillers-council/ Fred's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Shelf-Forgotten-Brand-Bourbon/dp/1464227055/ Signed copy, enter "signed copy" at checkout: https://www.carmi...
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Jack Daniel's Distillery Series No. 15: Sweet Mash Tennessee Whiskey

October 20, 2025 • 14 mins
Fred's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Shelf-Forgotten-Brand-Bourbon/dp/1464227055/ Signed copy, enter "signed copy" at checkout: https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781464227059 Follow  @FourthNeat  Join Fred's Whiskey Club: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber The American Spirits Council of Taste...
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Bourbon Review: Jackson Purchase Full Proof Bourbon Batch 1

October 17, 2025 • 12 mins
Subscribe to  @FourthNeat  Fred reviews Jackson Purchase Cask Strength Bourbon Batch 1, 117.8 proof, $59 Bottom Shelf: https://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Shelf-Forgotten-Brand-Bourbon/dp/1464227055/ More on Jackson Purchase: https://www.fredminnick.com/2024/05/15/jackson-purchase-distillery-in-midst-of-25-million-expansion/ Join Fred's Whiskey Club: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
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Bourbon Review: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B523 + Age Statement Rant (Recorded in 2023)

October 13, 2025 • 17 mins
This review and rant was recorded in 2023. But still important for today! Skip Rant: 10:05 Join Fred's Club Marzipan: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When Fred Bootlegged Bourbon

October 5, 2025 • 13 mins
In a lively Bourbon Heritage Month special, recorded in September, Colleen Thomas of the Kentucky Distillers' Association interviews Fred Minnick, who shares wild stories from bootlegging bourbon in Iraq to launching his new podcast Fourth and Neat. Plus, a nostalgic tale of his 7th-grade principal smashing his Easy-E tape for its explicit lyrics. Tune in for bourbon-fueled anecdotes and Fred’s signature storytelling! Fourth & Nea...
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Jack Daniel's Blackberry Tennessee Whiskey Review

October 1, 2025 • 13 mins
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Whiskey Review: 2025 Parker's Heritage 11 year American Whiskey

September 29, 2025 • 13 mins
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Bourbon Review: Elijah Craig A125

September 24, 2025 • 7 mins
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Are You Experiencing Bourbon Burnout?

September 20, 2025 • 18 mins
Join the debate: https://x.com/FredMinnick/status/1945892080208806351 Join Fred's Whiskey Club: https://www.patreon.com/FredMinnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rob McElhenney Talks Wrexham, The New Season of It's Always Sunny, Eagles and Four Walls Whiskey

April 29, 2025 • 22 mins
At Fred Minnick LIVE, the Big Game Celebration in New Orleans in February, Rob McElhenney joined the show to talk his biggest passions and upcoming projects. . SHOW SPONSORS BAXUS (use code FRED25 for $25 off first purchase): https://baxus.co/?utm_source=FredMinnick.com&utm_medium=FredMinnick.com&utm_campaign=FredMinnick.com CR Citrus: https://crcitrus.com Official Glassware of The Fred Minnick Show, Viski: https://viski.com/...
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The Interview: Country Artist Eric Church & Whiskey JYPSI

April 16, 2025 • 47 mins
Country music artist Eric Church is the guest on this special edition episode of The Fred Minnick Show presented by BAXUS, along with his partners at Whiskey JYPSI. Church is a Capitol Nashville recording artist who has seven albums to his credit, including several hit singles such as “Guys Like Me,” “Hell on the Heart,” “Drink in My Hand, “Springsteen” and others. During this episode Fred and Eric and the crew talk about their lov...
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Interview: Tzvi Wiesel, BAXUS CEO

March 31, 2025 • 24 mins
BAXUS Ceo Tzvi Wiesel  joins Fred in a Club Marzipan tasting and talks about the platform. SHOW SPONSORS BAXUS (use code FRED25 for $25 off first purchase): https://baxus.co/?utm_source=FredMinnick.com&utm_medium=FredMinnick.com&utm_campaign=FredMinnick.com CR Citrus: https://crcitrus.com Official Glassware of The Fred Minnick Show, Viski: https://viski.com/discount/FRED20 Luxco: https://www.luxco.com Michter's: https://mic...
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The Interview: Musicians Shane Smith and Bennett Brown

March 26, 2025 • 28 mins
On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show presented by BAXUS, Fred’s guests are Shane Smith and Bennett Brown of the band Shane Smith and the Saints. The Austin, Texas-based band formed in 2011 and has been touring relentlessly ever since. Shane Smith and the Saints have four studio albums to their credit, and they have had their music featured on the hit series, “Yellowstone.” During the episode, they talk about the importance of c...
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The Interview: Country Artist Dani Rose

March 18, 2025 • 42 mins
On this episode of The Fred Minnick Show, Nashville-based country artist and actor Dani Rose joins Fred for a sit-down conversation. Rose has toured around the world, from the Middle East to Africa to the U.S.A., while her songs have been featured on shows like “Yellowstone,” “Roswell” and “True Blood.” Her music also has generated more than a billion views on TikTok. Her latest release is “I Ain’t Living.” On the episode, Dani and...
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