The Bourbon Life
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This week, Big Chief heads to the Texas Hill Country to visit Greg Standard, founder and owner of Standard Cooperage, the first full-scale cooperage in Texas. From towering white oak logs to finished barrels, Greg pulls back the curtain on one of the oldest and most important crafts in the whiskey industry.
Before the conversation begins, Big Chief takes listener...
On this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark is joined by Leah and Quint Pottinger, owners of Affinity Farms, for a fascinating conversation about the critical role agriculture plays in creating exceptional bourbon.
Quint shares the remarkable history of his family's farm, which dates back to the late 1700s, making him a ninth-generation farmer. Together, Leah and Quint discuss their i...
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief welcomes the incredible women of Whiskey Wenches Spirits Society for a conversation filled with history, friendship, and exceptional spirits.
Founder Amanda Engelhorn, Brittni, and the remarkable Eleanor, born in 1933, the same year Prohibition came to an end, join the ride to share their stories, their love of whi...
Kyle Lloyd joins The Bourbon Life Podcast for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the world of whiskey and the path that ultimately led him to Preservation Distillery.
This week, Mark sits down with Kyle to explore his background and education, his time working at Michter's, and the experiences that helped shape his approach to whiskey before joining the team at Preservation ...
This week, Big Chief sits down with McCauley Williams of Duck Club Bourbon to talk about one of the fastest-growing names in American whiskey and the philosophy behind the brand.
Although Riley Green is a part owner, Duck Club Bourbon was never intended to be a celebrity bourbon. From day one, the mission has been simple: create bourbon for the outdoorsman. It's ...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes Allisa Henley, Master Distiller at AJ Bond Distillery, for a conversation rooted in Tennessee whiskey tradition, craftsmanship, and the people who helped shape one of America's great whiskey legacies.
Throughout the episode, they sip on AJ Bond's New Tennessee Whiskey, bottled at 95 proof. The whiskey opens with i...
Ashley Barnes is back for her fourth appearance on The Bourbon Life Podcast, and as always, she brings plenty of insight, honesty, and exceptional whiskey along for the ride.
Matt and Mark catch up with Ashley to discuss her recent departure from The Spirits Group and her exciting new chapter as an independent blending consultant, while continuing her role as Master Blender for The Blending...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief welcomes Hemal Patel and Joe Godfrey of Patel Bourbon for a conversation about friendship, craftsmanship, and the journey of building a premium whiskey brand. Patel Bourbon was founded on the idea that great whiskey should be more than just something you drink. It should be something that brings people together, sparks conversation, and creates lasting memories...
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark welcome back fan-favorite guest David Mandell, Co-Founder and CEO of Whiskey House of Kentucky, for his fourth appearance on the show. Joining him for the first time is Ryan Poe, Distillery Senior Manager and Head of Innovation at Whiskey House of Kentucky, making not only his Bourbon Life debut, but his very first podcast appearance.
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Cody Stys from The Vaults at The Stanley Hotel, a one-of-a-kind whiskey destination located beneath one of Colorado's most famous historic hotels.
The conversation begins with the rich history of the Stanley Hotel, which opened in 1909 and has become a landmark in the Rocky Mountains. The hotel is perhaps be...
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark sit down with Reece Sims, Founder of Flavor Camp and a judge for the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), for a fascinating conversation about flavor, spirits evaluation, and one of the most respected competitions in the world of whiskey.
The conversation begins with Reece sharing her unique journey into t...
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief rides into Golden, Colorado, to sit down with Jason Pelle, Head Distiller at State 38 Distilling. As a fellow veteran and former Navy Diver, Jason brings a story built on service, sacrifice, and a relentless pursuit of excellence—qualities that now find their way into every bottle that leaves the distillery.
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This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief returns to Arvada, Colorado, for his third visit with Patrick Miller, founder and distiller of Talnua Distillery and a pioneer of American Single Pot Still Whiskey.
Patrick shares updates on Talnua's continued growth and his mission to bring this historic Irish whiskey style into the American whiskey landscape whil...
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief heads to Lyons, Colorado — the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park — to sit down with Craig Engelhorn from Spirit Hound Distillers for a ride through mountain whiskey culture and handcrafted American Single Malt.
With a deep brewing background, Craig shares how his passion for grain and fermentation...
In this episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt & Mark welcome special guest Nikki King, Owner of Tannins & Proof Hospitality Consulting, for a fun, flavorful, and hospitality-driven conversation that blends great bourbon with great cocktails and even better stories.
Across three lively segments, Nikki shares her journey in the hospitality world, her passion for creating memorable...
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief rides into the shadow of Pikes Peak to sit down with Paul Dunning from 13th Century Whiskey in beautiful Colorado Springs.
Paul has built something truly unique in the whiskey world — a brand where every bottle is part of the experience. Each handcrafted release features a blown glass figure inside, from copp...
This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief pulls back the curtain and introduces listeners to the woman behind the ride — Ms. Viv.
For years, she's been the quiet strength behind the microphone, the steady hand through the miles, and the heart that helped keep this journey moving forward. From long road trips and whiskey festivals to distillery visits...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief rides into Houston, Texas to link up with the crew from The Noble Dram—a show that's built its reputation on exploring whiskey from around the world and delivering tasting notes that help you decide what's worth the chase.
Aaron and Gavin bring that global perspective, ...
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Mark and the Crew are back behind the mics for another laid-back Crew hang—just good bourbon, sharp takes, and the kind of unfiltered conversation that always seems to take on a life of its own. With Chad out this time, the dynamic shifts just enough to keep things interesting, and the Crew leans into it with plenty of laughs, industry insight, and a few moment...
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a ride with Mark Rucker from the The Bourbon Life Podcast—a show built on one simple truth: bourbon isn't just something you drink… it's a journey you live.
This episode is all about the conversation.
Big Chief puts Ma...
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