BS & Bourbon Atl's podcast: Recent Episodes
James Smith
A podcast about Bourbon based in Atlanta. We want to talk to the people, groups, charities, store owners, and all types of distillery and brand team members.
We made a trip down to Americus, Ga to meet the great folks at 13th Colony Distillery. We were able to discuss the history of the brand, upcoming releases, and current offerings with Maxwell, President, and Graham the Master Distiller. The hospitality was out of this world and a trip we will make again. Pay close attention to the tasting of the 2023 Double Oaked and the 13 yr Rye coming to you soon.
We finally got our hands on some George Remus Repeal V (5 for us in Merica). We are fans. Enjoy!
A few weeks back we were abe to pick a fantastic bottle of something most have never heard of, ASW's Red X. All I can say is be prepared to have your minds blown. Justin came up with something special with this one. Well I say we, Bob wasn't there so he is getting the opprounity to taste the lineup today.
Today we discuss different marital and parenting strategies with Greeze. Enjoy and maybe get learnt a thing or three.
On our way up to pick #pouroneforgeorge2, we stop off to stay the night with Greeze and record a show while pregaming for the next day.
Today we sit down with Justin Manglitz, Master Distiller, and Whit Hagemann, Assistant Distiller, from ASW to introduce them to those of you that may not know them. Sit back and enjoy. These are great people that are apart of a great local brand that we want to support.
Justin on IG @barrel_sniffer
Whit on IG @_whitskey_
ASW on IG @aswdistillery and on Facebook ASW Distillery
We meet up with Aaron Chepenik from Nevada H&C Distilling Company. We their Silver Dollar Vodka, Smoke Wagon Bourbon, and how much Bob sucks a geography.
Today we end our visit to Mooshiners in Braselton with some samples from ASW. We taste a lost Resurgens Rye barrel, an Apple Brandy Finish Optic Promise, and one of the first 5 yr Georgia Heartwoods Single Barrels. These guys are doing some good things down here in Georgia.
Before the Old Dominick event we were able to pick a BT and 1792 with Andy and JLo, Brittany, and Sonny from Moonshiners. We were really surprised at what we tasted and cannot wait for them to hit the store.
We got together with everyone at Moonshiners Bar & Grill in Braselton, Ga to celebrate the release of the Memphis Belle with Andy Acuff from Old Dominick Distillery. Listen and enjoy the party.
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday at the Moonshiners Bar & Grill in Braselton, GA we will be having a release party for our Old Dominick Singe Barrel from 1 to 4. Come one, come all. Bob and Daniel will be in Merican Flag Thongs and Cowgirl Boots.
Today Bob and James taste some C+S Mayor Pingree bottles from some of our friends. We originally thought we would be blinding 3 ryes, but Bob has issues with reading comprehension and we ended up blinding 2 ryes and a bourbon. If you haven’t sampled any Mayor Pingree, you might want to try soon.
We are talking about things coming soon, amongst other things going on in our life.
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Today we are joined by Beth Burrow, the American Whiskey Ambassador for Beam Suntory. We have a love of Jim Beam products and get to try a new one for us.
Legent (pronounced LEE-JENT) is a first-of-its-kind super-premium bourbon that brings East and West together, melding Kentucky distilling tradition with Japanese blending excellence.
Legent is a masterful collaboration between two celebrated whisk(e)y legends; expertly distilled by Fred Noe, seventh-generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam, bourbon’s pioneering family, and artfully blended by Shinji Fukuyo, fifth-ever Chief Blender of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whisky
We are discussing our Private Select Blend of Penelope Bourbon, that we did with Cork & Keg, Megan, and Brandon Lawson, with Mike and Danny.
We have named this the DDB Killer, they know. Taste Off?
Today we sit down with Mike and Danny from Penelope Bourbon to discuss what they have coming up next. We discuss Private Selects, a Toasted Series, sweet stuff for Bob, and many many things. It was nice to catch up with these guys. A lot has happened with all of us since we last sat down with them.
Today we end a drunken Bob blind series with some samples from @acouplebourbon on IG. Thank you Tobias and Samantha for these samples.
Who's wrote the descriptions?
We quickly recorded an episode to talk about the Turtle Creek OBSO that was released a couple of weeks ago.
Well Bob came to us drunk and annoying. Thanks Katie for dropping him off this way. We do get to try a blind sent in by Jon on today's show, which was really nice. Thank you Jon.
Today we have a recording of the Live show we did at Whiskey Weekend Batch 3, A 3 Day Drinking Game. If you missed out, maybe this will help catch you up.
If you want to join next year, mark you calendars for March 31st-April 3rd at the Galt House in Louisville, By God Kentucky
Thank you Will and Greeze for letting us join.
Today we visit the World Famous, Never to be Duplicated, Mandy Vance and her other half Todd (Toby). We picked an absolute peach of a barrel. You have to get your hands on this!
We are stickering the Bulleit E2 barrel for the event. We have many people popping in while doing this, but why not record? We cannot wait until this starts. We will be sampling many things and your boys will be going live on Saturday night.
Today we are joined by our new friend Brandon Lawson, our first IG blue check mark. You can find him on IG @brandon___lawson and @majorleaguebourbon. We taste on some previous Four Roses picks in preparation of our upcoming pick next week. We also dive into some Smoke Wagon.
Also, be sure and check out a brand spanking new website
www.bsandbourbon.com
While housekeeping, Diane picked us out a blind to taste. We also officially find out that Bob is not that funny and sucks at BSing. Everyone let him know about it.
We have another brown bag blind that was dropped off for us at The Cork & Keg by Lloyd and Scott. Thank both of you guys for these.
We have been talking about doing this for months, but we finally sit down for the showdown. Which Bulleit will reign supreme? Silver, Mulleit, Fastback, or the no name Bulleit? Listen and see.
Today we compare the 2 rye offerings from Chatt Whiskey. The first has a caramel malted rye and caramel malted barley, it was released last year. Now the 2nd batch is out and it has a caramel malted rye and chocolate malted rye. What do you think?
We sit down with Gregg Snyder, the master distiller of Chicken Cock Whiskey Co. This discussion took place before the Chicken Cock Whiskey dinner for customers of Cork & Keg.
Bob and James debate whether or not the Bottled In Bond Act of 1897 is relevant in today’s market. They are joined by the Master DeBater himself, Acorn.
I was joined by Daddy Rack himself and Dave to discuss Daddy Rack Whiskey. This product is hitting Georgia this week, so be on the lookout.
Today we have a blind sent to us from a BS & Bourbon member all the way from Spring Hill, TN. Thank you Michael Williams for the Blind.
We discuss what Whiskey Weekend is and what will be going on at Batch 3 with the World Famous Greeze from The Podcask. For more information please check out https://www.thepodcask.com/whiskeyweekend
A couple different samples were left with Daniel at Cork & Keg by some BS & Bourbon members for us to try. Lets see if we have gotten any better.
We are joined by our friends Daniel and Brad to taste through the entire 2020 BTAC lineup. Thank you both for joining us and bringing the bottles we were missing.
Turkey for me, Turkey for you. Today we finally review the Russells Man on the show. Along with that we taste a Warehouse G from Grapevine Wine and Spirits that Michael Williams sent us and a 1998 Wild Turkey 101 that Bob so graciously shared with us. Enjoy, rate, and review the podcast if you haven’t already.
Bob decided to take matters into his own hands and record a show about the new Larceny Pick at Cork & Keg. Maybe James won't be too mad.
In this episode we are joined by Andy Acuff from Old Dominick Distillery. We talked about the history and the people behind the product. We tasted the complete bourbon and whiskey lineup with Andy.
You can visit Old Dominick on IG @olddominick and Facebook @ Old Dominick Distillery. You can find Andy on IG @leisure_on_the_loose
Thank you Dainel Kitchin for joining us again, you can find him @beerlyman or @beerlymandan or some where on IG. Follow Cork & Keg on all social media platforms.
Thank you to Turtle Creek Wine & Spirits for the cigars that we smoked during the show. Also, look for them on all social media platforms.
Bob wanted to discuss some bourbon news. We also discuss the entry information for the 1000 member giveaway that we will be doing on or around Feb 1st. Listen for details.
Merry Christmas to everyone and their families. Today we are tasting some blind offerings from Brandon's Package Store in Peachtree City, Ga that our friend Justin Bishop brought to us. Thank you for the sample and the bottle of Larceny.
We are joined by Zach and Al again for a Dessert Beer Tasting (yes Bob was all giddy) Lets see if James can nail some Beer tasting notes.
We were asked to participate and record the 1st Annual Cork & Keg Bourbon Draft. This was a great event and will only get better over time. We cannot wait until next year to see how it grows.
Today we are joined by some sucky Georgia Tech fans Zach and Al, who in the heck knew there were that many. These guy are long time friends of Bob, who in the heck knew Bob had that many? They are some of the beer guys we have heard about in past shows. They do exist. We are tasting Maple today. We offer up the Taconic Maple House and they bring a couple Maple Beers for us to try.
We received a blind from our friend Andy Nola from B.A.R.S. Thank you so much for this set of samples.
We are tasting the Mulleit Bulleit and The Bulleit today. Man are these Bulleits tasting good. Don't miss out on these solid offerings only at the Cork & Keg in Braselton, Georgia.
All kinds of things happening with us. Weight loss challenge, Four Roses Special Ops Charity Event, and the Bourbon Draft.
Today we discuss every bourbon drinker, flipper, and tater's favorite time of the the year. ALLOCATION SEASON.
Today we discuss James being Quarantined, Bob's Birthday, and Halloween while tasting the First Limited Release from Penelope Bourbon, the Rosé Finished Four Grain Bourbon.
Today we are tasting the Whistle Pig Canadian Bacon pick from the guys at Barrels United, thank you Dave Lyons for the sample. This pick was done with Pop's Wine and Spirits in Suwanee, Ga.
Listen and if you like the notes on it be on the look out for other WP picks in the area.
Who was right? Who was way wrong? Any guesses? We select our winner of the Four Roses Blinds sent into us by Mr/Mrs/Ms Anonymous.
Thank you once again for listening, sending us this blind, and one day when we figure out who this is we will properly thank you.
We continue with Part 2 of Mr. Anonymous' Four Roses Blinds. Who will guess correct? Who knows anything? Also, the introduction of the best intro in Podcast History.
We received a set of blind from an Anonymous listener. We will call them Mr. Anonymous. We got 10 samples, one of each Four Roses Recipe. We are completely blind and after my wife rearranged the samples, so is he.
On todays show we will taste through samples 1-5.
Enjoy and be sure to listen to the next 2 episodes to see what we come up with.
Again, Thank You Mr. Anonymous
Bob, Daniel, and I started a weight loss challenge on Sept 8th. Whoever wins (James), the losers (Bob and Daniel) have to buy an allocated bottle (2020 WLW for James) for the winner (James).
Also a special opportunity for the listeners.
Today we review the 2020 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch. It was well worth the drive to Kentucky over the weekend. We also learn about Bob's OnlyFan page, not OnlyFans.
We continue with Michael and Danny, from Penelope, on this episode. We are also joined by Tarak patel from Elixir Spirits in Spring Hill, Tennessee. We taste the 80 and Barrel Strength offerings from Penelope. We also discuss whats coming up for Penelope.
Today we talk with Michael Paladini and Danny Polise from Penelope Bourbon. We will learn about the company and the bourbon. You can find them in the BS & Bourbon Facebook Group, on Instagram @penelopebourbon and online at www.penelopebourbon.com. A show will follow with the tasting and information about some of the finished products they have coming out.
Today we talk with WhiskeyFellow aka Jeff Schwartz about #30daysofbourbon and his history with bourbon. Listen and enjoy.
Today we have a special episode from the first and second ever in person pick at Chattanooga Whiskey. We had a great time picking these barrels with Scott at Bankhead Beverage and Such at Trouts Beverage. Check them and these picks.
Sorry for some of the pour sound quality, it was a big room and our first time using the area mic.
Check everyone on Social Media
Bankhead Beverage on Facebook and Instagram
Trouts Package on Facebook and Instagram
The pickers along with these store owners can be found on Instagram @bsandbourbon.atl @bourbonfinds @bourbonpicks @noseyourbourbon @atl_whiskey
Today we continue #30daysofbourbon with our very first blind sent to us by Madison Smith Nichols. Thank you Madison for sending us this. I hope its entertaining, because we sound like we have no clue.
Today we are kicking Bourbon Heritage Month and explaining the #30daysofbourbon Drinking Challenge that we are having on the BS & Bourbon Facebook Page. You can find the details pinned to the top of the page.
Please visit www.bourbonbanter.com and follow on Instagram @bourbonbanter
Happy Birthday James. Today Bob had the big idea of recording outside, good idea Bob. He is being chased by his beloved Yellow Jacket. He also gives us a "Pro Tip". We tasted the new Chattanooga Rye and the Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye.
Well, well, what do you know? We are making fun of Bob again, just this time over some Starlight Distillery Whiskey.
Today we open up an EH Taylor 18 yr Marriage, pour out some samples to get some special kids a cape, and we taste it.
Bob and I discuss our favorite barrel picks, pick experiences, and picks we want to go on.
Today we visit with our good friend The Real Greeze from The Podcaskers. We will taste some Eagle Rares and just have a great time. Thank you for welcoming us into your home and recording with us. Sorry about Bob.
We discuss the Four Roses, Bulleit, and 1792 release dates. We found out after recording that the EC will also be in. They are all great, try them all.
We got the #pouroneforgeorge barrel in from Nashville Barrel Co. Thank you everyone that was involved in this special pick.
We sit down with Daniel and Ron from Cork & Keg in Braselton, Ga. We BS a lot, discuss the single barrel picks, and the new Cigar room.
Today we are joined by our friends Jilly and Ryan of Martin & Kelly. They created our intro music and have become good friends. They even support James in his musical aspirations. Listen up and enjoy.
Check them out on all social media platforms and at www.martinkellymusic.com
Today we are joined by our Mothers to Celebrate Mothers Day. We all love the Moms in our lives and don't forget to take the time to show them if they are still with us.
Way back when we could sit and have a discussion face to face, we did an interview with Justin, the owner of Helen Cellar in Helen, Ga.
This man may not be out done, he brought the entire Pappy Bourbon lineup for us to share. Who can top that?
Helen Cellar
Today we interview Brian Treacy, President of Sagamore Spirits, with Daniel from Cork & Keg in Braselton, Ga. We talk about their history, processes, and some charity during this trying time. Listen up and enjoy.
In this episode we finish our visit with John. We blinded some ASW Georgia Heartwood picks from around the Metro and we discuss picking barrels.
Look for John's Charity on Generosity of Spirits. It ends on Sunday. Please donate if you can, any little bit helps.
Today we talk to John Giegerich. This interview was from the end of November 2019. We had a great time with John during our visit. We learned about his bourbon history, talked about relationships with stores, drank a little bit of bourbon, and discussed his passion for charity. Enjoy. Part 2 will be coming soon.
James and Bob make their introduction
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Thanks you Martin and Kelly for the intro music!