The Bourbon Hunters Podcast

You ever wonder about those larger than life people responsible for the bourbon industry?  Today we’re raising a glass to the man, the myth, and the so-called "Father of Bourbon", Elijah Craig… on this Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD celebrate our new Dark Arts (Wild Turkey Single Barrel at 110.8 proof) pick by putting it up against some previous Russells picks.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude blinds Brett and JD with the new batch 1 of the High Bank Cask Strength Bourbon.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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When we talk about bourbon, we usually focus on three things:  the mashbill, the new charred oak barrels, and the passage of time. But there is a tiny, living engine, working behind the scenes that arguably does more for the flavor profile than almost anything else. Today we will talk about the importance of Yeast, on this Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD all pick something out of the back room to blind each other with as we drink and catch up.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude blinds Jason and JD with one of Jason’s Mash and Journey picks.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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Today, we’re diving into the story of a brand that changed the way we drink:  Old Forester.  We will cover the history of Old Forester and its impact to the world on this… Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode, Jason brings over some hazmats for us to drink and enjoy to help celebrate our 400th episode.  Listen in as we rate some bangers, including George T Stagg, Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon, and Jason's own hazmat single barrel from Drumkey.  

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude and JD are sent two blind expressions from a listener.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, JD brings over some Dusty Turkey samples that he won in a raffle.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude breaks into his Green River Bottle Your Own Experience from downtown Louisville.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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Today, we’re diving into a number that changes everything before the bourbon even hits the bottle: and that is the Barrel Entry Proof.  It sounds technical, but it’s part of the DNA of your whiskey. Simply put, it’s the alcohol content of the spirit when it first enters the charred oak barrel. We will touch on the history, and the changes that have occurred over the years on this… Bourbon Brief. 

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On this episode, we dive into some port finished Ryes, including Midwinter Night Drams, and a MWN killer from Barrel King.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s our first Mouth Experience Monday of 2026!!!  This episode, JD blinds us with the Jack Daniels Heritage Toasted expression.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, we drink some whiskey as we look back on 2025, remembering some of our experiences, and talk about things upcoming in 2026.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Todd Ritter from The Bourbon Road blinds us with two more bourbons.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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Today, we're shaking things up with a true classic: the Manhattan. This sophisticated blend of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters has been a symbol of elegance for over a century. But where did this iconic cocktail come from? We will dive into its spirited past during this… Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode from back in 2023, Jason C from the Mash and Drum joins Dude and Brett to taste some highly anticipated 2023 LTOs. We discuss a replacement phrase for neck pour, and we work our way through Michter’s Toasted Rye Barrel Strength, Russells Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson F, and the Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition.  Find out how we ranked them on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. #hymanpour

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! Join us for this first part of two episodes, where Todd Ritter from The Bourbon Road blinds us with two bourbons.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, we sit down to review the newly released Blade and Bow 30 year bourbon from Stitzell Weller.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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We interrupt our weekly Mouth Experience for part 2 of our 2025 Bottle Kill Episode.  Listen in as we continue on our 2025 three bottle kill exploits in Louisville during our annual Bourbon Blitz as the gang gets a little tipsy.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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Did you know the origins of the phrase Brand Name are literally burned into the side of a bourbon barrel? We will discuss that phrase and its origins on this… Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode, enjoy part 1 of this year’s bottle kill episode, as the group gets drunk at the end of the first day of their 2025 Bourbon Blitz as we dive into a Bookers from 2017, a NuLu pick from 2023, and a Middle West Barrel Pick from 2022, then we sample some of the new DrumKey Debut release.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, JD brings an offering from one of our Patreons to taste at the end of our first day on the 2025 Bourbon Blitz.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, Dude, Tyler, Brett, and JD drink through a few Old Grand Dad variations while talking about our upcoming trip.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It's Mouth Experience Monday!!  On this episode, listen as Dude blinds the fellas with some NuLu Maple Brulee from Bourbon Enthusiast.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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Today, we're uncorking a tale that goes right to the very bedrock of Kentucky—literally. This week, we will be talking about the essential role of limestone in the history of bourbon production, on this… Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode, Dude, Jason, and JD drink through some Knob Creek 21, William HeavenHill, Four Roses Limited Edition, and Russell’s Single Rickhouse.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It's Mouth Experience Monday!!!  Listen as Dude blinds JD with Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye Recipe Bourbon.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, Dude and JD catch up after JDs absence while drinking through some store picks we hadn’t reviewed yet.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It's Mouth Experience Monday!  On this episode, listen as Dude blinds JD with an Old Elk Infity release.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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Elijah Craig, Larceny, Evan Williams, and Henry McKenna all have one thing in common.  They are brands being produced by Heaven Hill Distillery.  But what do you know about the Heaven Hill?  On this Bourbon Brief, we will discuss some of the history of the distillery.

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On this episode, Dude, Brett, and Tyler go old school while they dive into some club picks and catch up on life.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, listen as Dude blinds the fellas with Star Hill Farms Wheated Whisky.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, join Dude and JD dive into the newly released Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!  This week, blinds the guys with an expression out of Lexington, KY.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was a landmark piece of U.S. consumer protection legislation passed to combat widespread fraud in the whiskey industry during the 19th century. We will break down the Act and its effect on the bourbon industry on this Bourbon Brief.

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On this episode, join Dude, JD, and Brett on their annual Halloween candy pairings with bourbons.  We talk about horror movies, classics and new, along with some other traditions and nonsense.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!  This week, Dude blinds JD Larceny Barrel Proof B525 after it finally hit Ohio.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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On this episode, Dude is joined by JD and Tyler as they drink through some Russells Barrel Picks and our own Old Forester Barrel Pick.  So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of…  The Bourbon Hunters.

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