Author Fred Minnick joins Steve, Renee and Jeremy in the studio to talk about bourbon, his career and his new book, Mead: The Libations, Legends and Lore of History’s Oldest Drink. Pick up your copy here: Fred’s Mead Book! -- Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Renee have a discussion about what to do with your signed bourbon bottles. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Renee have a discussion as to which person is doing the best job in the role of Master Distiller. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Today on the show, Steve, Renee and Jeremy interview David Weglarz of StilL 630 in St. Louis (still630.com). Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Tracy explore whether or not the concept of Value Bourbons has changed during this bourbon boom. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj)and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve’s father-in-law Paul Lojkovic, challenges him, along with Jeremy and Tracy, to put together a guide for a normal bourbon drinker… not a bourbon snob. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj)and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Tracy (filling in for Renee) discuss whether or not Blanton’s is a victim of the bourbon boom. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Tracy (filling in for Renee) discuss whether spring releases or bourbon releases are better. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Today on the show, Steve and Jeremy interview Brown-Forman’s new Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj) and by Flaviar, the online whiskey club for the explorer at heart (https://flaviar.com). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) discuss the merits of getting Freddie Johnson and his family into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show. Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) talk about camping out to buy rare bourbons. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show. Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Today on the show, Steve and Jeremy interview Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame historian and author, Mike Veach (www.bourbonveach.com). Be sure to listen to the bonus content at the end of the show with Evan Haskill reading a back label from a featured bottle of bourbon. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) take a look at the three-tiered distribution system in bourbon. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show. Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy and Renee (filling in for Kaitlyn) examine how best to protect yourself against bourbon counterfeiting. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan Haskill’s segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review” at the end of the show. Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Today on the show, Steve and Jeremy interview one of their best friends in the bourbon business, St. Louis’-own, Jackie Zykan. Be sure to listen to the bonus content at the end of the show with Evan Haskill reading a back label from a featured bottle of bourbon. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Kaitlyn and Evan (filling in for Jeremy) talk about Evan’s friends, or “friends” in the bourbon industry. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan’s new segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review.” Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Kaitlyn and Evan (filling in for Jeremy) share ideas for events to attend while in Kentucky visiting distilleries. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan’s new segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review.” Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Today on the show, Steve, Jeremy and Tracy interview one of the best people in the bourbon business, Bernie Lubbers the brand ambassador for Heaven Hill. Be sure to listen to the bonus content at the end of the show with Evan Haskill reading a back label from a featured bottle of bourbon. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Kaitlyn and Evan (filling in for Jeremy) talk about all of the offerings in the Pappy Van Winkle product lineup. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan’s new segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review.” Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Jeremy, Andrea, Seth and McNew check-in from the 2018 New Orleans Bourbon Festival Grand Tasting. A “who’s who” from the bourbon world. Guests include Eddie Russell, Maggie Kimberl, Bernie Lubbers, Steve Beam, Brent Elliott, Christine Riggleman and many more surprises. Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

With Jeremy Schell being on vacation, Steve and Kaitlyn catch up with their old cohost Evan Haskill about what he has going on now in the world of bourbon. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Evan’s new segment, “Bourbon Back Label Review.” Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Today on the show, Steve, Jeremy and Tracy interview Steve Beam of Limestone Branch Distillery. They talk about Steve’s family history in the bourbon business, how Limestone Branch got started and the future of the organization. Be sure to listen to the bonus content at the end of the show with Evan Haskill reading a back label from a featured bottle of bourbon. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Kaitlyn and Jeremy conduct a tasting of Rebel Yell 10-Year Old Bourbon from Luxco (rebelyellbourbon.com). Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

Steve, Kaitlyn and Jeremy are spending most of the month focusing on “Top 6” lists featuring the best of Kentucky. We figure it’s a great time to talk about these lists as people being to plan their spring distillery trips. Today’s show is sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj).The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.

On a special edition of The Bourbon Show, Steve’s friend Andrew Dill, the great nephew of Ed Foote, asks him some questions Steve put together for the legendary Master Distiller and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer. Ed Foote made some of the most coveted bourbon in the history of the distilled spirit during his 10-year run as the Master Distiller at Stitzel-Weller. Hear what he has to say about his time in the industry, what he thinks of bourbon today and some great stories during the golden age of bourbon. Today’s show was sponsored by Steve Akley’s book, Mules and More (https://goo.gl/EN3wEj). The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the ABV Network Revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile in social media.