Christine Riggleman of Silverback Distillery and Alicia White join the show to help determine the greatest Master Distiller of all-time. Each person names 3 distillers whom they think should be included. Then the names are drawn from a hat to determine a bracket. The group then votes on the winner of each match-up until a champion is crowned.
Steve, Seth and Evan are joined by Alicia. The group was challenged to take a Pickleback shot and make good on their agreement.
Doug Keeney, founder of Old Limestone Mixing Water joins the show. He discusses how the company was formed, the benefits of using real limestone water in bourbon as well as he and co-founder Barry Gluck's philanthropic passions. Seth reviews Wild Turkey Rare Breed. The boys all sip on various cask strength bourbons to dimonstrate the effect Old Limestone Mixing Water can have on a whiskey.
The gang celebrates Steve's birthday by picking their favorite living legends of the bourbon industry. Alicia White joins the boys for the birthday fun.
You asked and now we answer. Listeners of the show asked questions on social media and the gang takes some time to answer them all. Alicia "The Bourbon Sipper" White joins the boys for this special episode.
Julian Van Winkle III, grandson of bourbon legend Julian (Pappy) Van Winkle joins the show. He chats about the family's long and storied history in the bourbon industry, the highly acclaimed and highly sought-after Van Winkle products and what the future holds for Old Rip Van Winkle. The boys all sip on various Van Winkle bourbons including Pappy Van Winkle 20 year, Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year and Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B while sharing thoughts on the passing of bourbon great, Parker Beam. Seth reviews Elijah Craig 18 year.