Bourbon Showdown Podcast
1) Wild Turkey, Master's Keep: Bruce Russell
This week we welcome Bruce Russell and Wild Turkey back to the show to talk all things Master’s Keep! It’s been a minute since I sat down with Bruce, but we figured the last Master’s Keep was a good r...Show More
2) Penelope Bourbon: Danny Polise
This week we welcome Penelope Bourbon and long time friend of the show Co-founder and master blender, Danny Polise back to the Bourbon Showdown! We go through the brands history, some of the mega whis...Show More
3) 15 Stars: Rick & Ricky Johnson
This week we welcome 15 Stars Founders Rick and Ricky Johnson to The Bourbon Showdown to talk about the newest addition to the brand, First West Bourbon! They walk me through what led them to create t...Show More
4) Bardstown Bourbon Company: Dan Callaway
This week we welcome Dan Callaway from Bardstown Bourbon Company to The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, him and I crack open their new Discovery Series 13 and the Ferrand II from their Collaborative Series ...Show More
5) WhistlePig: Boss Hog XII
This week, we welcome Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland and Research & Development Distiller Mitch Mahar from WhistlePig to the Bourbon Showdown to talk all things Boss Hog! We dive into the new Boss Hog ...Show More
6) Woodford Reserve: Elizabeth McCall
This week, we welcome Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall back to the show! We sit down for a big pour of Woodford’s new Batch Proof Rye and she walks us through how it came to fruition...Show More
7) Joseph A. Magnus: Nancy Fraley & Will Fabry
This week we welcome Joseph A. Magnus back to the show which means the return of Master Blender Nancy Fraley! This episode she brings with her Head Distiller Will Fabry and the three of us sit down an...Show More
8) Maker's Mark: Dr. Blake Layfield
This week we welcome Maker’s Mark, Master Distiller, Dr. Blake Layfield to the Bourbon Showdown, as we kick off season 11 with a big pour of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025! Blake and I do a deep dive n...Show More
9) Four Roses: Brent Elliott
This week we welcome Four Roses Master Distiller, Brent Elliott back to the show to celebrate his 10th year as Master Distiller and 20th year at Four Roses! Brent reflects on two decades in whiskey—ho...Show More
10) Bushmills / Stranahan's: Blender's Masterclass
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we’re joined by Bushmills Master Blender Alex Thomas and Stranahan’s Head Blender Justin Aden. Together, we dive deep into the art of blending and what it ta...Show More