The Broken Cork: Bourbon Podcast

The Broken Cork is back after a short hiatus, and we've got 2 special guests in studio: Matt Poselwait from Wild Turkey, and Bryan Brammer, of The Thief Fine Wine, Beer and Spirits, Walla Walla, WA! Join us as we sample a single barrel release of Starlight's Cigar Batch Bourbon! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you! The Thief Fine Wine and Beer Serving the Walla Walla, Washington Area! Find wine, beer, and spirits from every part of the world! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode of The Broken Cork, Matt Poselwait stops by the studio to answer some of our listener's most pressing questions. We discuss everything from single barrel picks to the effect of the climate on the bourbon industry, and everything in between. There are a lot of listener shoutouts in this one! Did your question make the cut? Listen here to find out! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you! The Thief Fine Wine and Beer Serving the Walla Walla, Washington Area! Find wine, beer, and spirits from every part of the world! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode, we discuss the barrel selection process at Barton 1792 and review a recent store pick that we had the opportunity to help select. Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

Celebrity endorsement is not a new concept. For years, we’ve seen celebrities hold soda bottles, drive the new and fastest cars, and promote just about anything else you can dream up; but what happens when the celebrities begin to “buy in” to the whiskey market? We’re not talking Mila Kunis stamping her name on a Jim Beam barrel; we’re referring to true ownership by the celebrities. Are they more than faces of the brands? How do these brand compare to other products on the shelf? In this episode, The Broken Cork discussed five different celebrity whiskeys: American Highway by Brad Paisley, Blackened Whiskey by Metallica, Heaven’s Door Whiskey by Bob Dylan, Sweetens Cove by Peyton Manning, and for Sip or Skip, Brown Sugar Bourbon by Jaime Foxx. We’ve got 3 musicians up against an actor and a quarterback, on this episode of The Broken Cork! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

“Vote Whiskey” was heard throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee, in late 2012. The phrase meant more than a write-in option in a less-than desirable election; the people of Chattanooga were fighting for the right to distill their own whiskey. Chattanooga Whiskey was founded in 2011, with intentions to source whiskey from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, until they were ultimately granted the right to distill their own whiskey in 2013. Recently, Chatt Whiskey released the Founder’s 10th Anniversary Blend, which celebrates their achievements throughout the decade, and harkens back to their MGP roots. Justin Strumpfer joins Michael and Aaron for this Small Batch review. Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

Nestled in the hills and hollers of Nashville, Indiana, lies one of the most beautiful destination distilleries in the country: Hard Truth Distilling Company. They've recently come into fame with the release of their Sweet Mash Rye. This rye, rising like a mythical serum, defies the very fetters of time; forget the fountain of youth. Hard Truth has found the fountain of age! Young rye whiskey should not taste like this. In this episode, we sat down with Master Distiller Bryan Smith to try to get some answers. Consider this episode our love sonnet to Sweet Mash Rye. We're hooked, and know you will be too! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you! The Thief Fine Wine and Beer Serving the Walla Walla, Washington Area! Find wine, beer, and spirits from every part of the world! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Bardstown Bourbon is recognized as the first Napa Valley-style distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Since starting production in 2016, Bardstown Bourbon has grown exponentially, adding new rickhouses about as fast as they can fill barrels with distillate. In this episode, The Broken Cork Boys try Bardstown's new Discovery Series #7. This blended whiskey combines everything but the kitchen sink, but how does it taste? Find out here, on this episode of The Broken Cork! Also included: Sip or Skip- MB Roland's Barker's Mill Bottled in Bond Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

"April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain." - T.S. Eliot. Apparently nobody told Mr. Eliot that April also brings new bourbon releases, or this poem might have started a bit differently! The month started with some unrequited promises wrapped in April Fools' Jokes by some of the top distilleries. In this episode, we'll tell you about a couple of our favorites, then jump into discussing some exciting April releases: Castle & Key Bourbon Small Batch Bourbons 1 and 2, as well as Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke. All of this and so much more right here on The Broken Cork! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

Maybe you're a bourbon person; maybe you like a good rye. RD1 Spirits recently released a blend of both, a very limited edition bottle in honor of the University of Kentucky's win over Iowa in the 2022 Citrus Bowl. Coming in at 103 proof, this whiskey splits the difference between their standard 96.4 and 114 proof offerings. First released in RD1's gift shop only, it now finds its way into liquor stores in the KY market. Will the guys be chanting "On, on, U of K!" by the end of this episode? Find out on this episode of The Broken Cork! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com RD1 Spirits: https://wmtarrdistillery.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

What can you get for $20? The answer to that question has become increasingly less in recent years, but are there still good values out there in the bourbon industry? In this episode, we combat the ideology that bourbon has to be expensive to be high quality. Special guest, Brian McDaniel, joins us as we sample six, easy to find bourbons, under $20. True or False: "You get what you pay for" when it comes to bourbon? It's Bottom Shelf 'Sip or Skip?' on this episode of the Broken Cork! Follow us: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the_broken_cork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

Situated in beautiful Owensboro, KY, just a stone's throw away from the Green River, lies Green River Distilling Company, a historic distillery once known for producing some of Kentucky’s finest whiskey. A true comeback story, Green River recently released the first bourbon bearing it's own name in over 100 years. Join us as we sit down with Master Distiller Jacob Call to talk history, present day, and the future of this historic brand. Sit back, and leave your regrets behind, because you're going to learn all about the "whiskey without regrets," right here on The Broken Cork! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: "Whiskey Drinking Man" by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band is used with granted permission by Chubby Carrier, March 1, 2022. Check out more of his music here: https://chubbycarrier.com Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

From shamrocks to parades and even the occasional leprechaun or green beer, St. Patrick’s Day has meaning to everyone…The Broken Cork included. From still sites in the countryside to the large-scale distilleries of today, Ireland’s national spirit takes center stage in this episode as we welcome Justin Strumpfer into the studio! From history to a delightful tasting, he takes us through Irish whiskey in a masterclass you will not want to miss! What fun facts does he have in store for us and what exactly are we drinking? Grab your four leaf clover and pour yourself a dram because today we are all Irish on this episode of The Broken Cork! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- Music Credit: Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

Have you ever tried a whiskey and thought to yourself, "There is something here that just doesn't work."? During this episode, the guys welcome Matt Poselwait back into the studio to investigate just that. Join us as we dive deep into Matt's sensory kit, and discuss faults within a whiskey that could leave you wanting more. Whether you are a bourbon lover, rye connoisseur, or enjoy a dram of scotch, there is something here for you! Grab a pen and notebook; you are going to need it, on this episode of The Broken Cork! Featuring Danny Carter, Aaron Nelson, and Matthew Poselwait Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you! The Thief Fine Wine and Beer Serving the Walla Walla, Washington Area! Find wine, beer, and spirits from every part of the world! Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Bourbon has some pretty strict rules, one of those being that a barrel can only be used one time to produce bourbon. After we dump a barrel, there is still a lot of life left in that oak. This episode begins a new series called "The Life of a Bourbon Barrel," where we discuss the various industries that are able to utilize a used barrel. Goose Island Brewing Company utilizes used bourbon barrels to produce a special annual release they call Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts. The stout is brewed and then aged for a specific amount of time in various used bourbon barrels. Join Aaron, Danny, Michael, and Jake as they talk about and try each of the 2021 Bourbon County Stouts. They discuss their favorites and the results may be surprising. This and a whole lot more on this episode of The Broken Cork. Featuring Danny Carter, Aaron Nelson, Michael Ervin, and Jacob Campbell Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

After much deliberation, the Broken Cork is back and ready to put 2021 to rest! Before we do that, we are excited to share with you one last thought: what whiskeys did we consider our best in 2021? Did Aaron finally kick his Blanton’s habit? Can Dan find a bottle to love that doesn’t say Old Forester? What exactly can we expect from Jake and Michael? We lay it all down for you as we tell you our personal favorites as well as a top-five that you won’t want to miss! We told you about the worst, and I promise you will want to stick around to hear what we think is first. So, join us as we send 2021 out with a bang… all that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Broken Cork! Featuring Danny Carter, Aaron Nelson, Michael Ervin, and Jacob Campbell Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

Ryemaggedon 2022- Four ryes go head-to-head in a blind-tasting battle. After many years in a dark rickhouse, our challengers have been bottled and now wait in the silence, hoping to claim the title. Who will prevail? Listen here to find out. Wild Turkey 101 Rye Elijah Craig Rye Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey Castle & Key Restoration Single Barrel Rye Featuring Danny Carter, Aaron Nelson, and Matthew Poselwait Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

The Broken Cork is back after a holiday hiatus to rest and recharge! As we ring in 2022 and look forward to what the new year has in store, we can't help but think of a few whiskeys that were memorable for all the wrong reasons in 2021. From big name distillery releases to a few not so well known, join us as we discuss what could be considered our bottom 10 bourbons of 2021. All of that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Broken Cork! The Broken Cork would also like to extend a huge thank you to our new sponsor: The Thief Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits! If you are ever out in Walla Walla, Washington stop by and tell them that The Broken Cork Sent you! Check them out online at: https://www.thiefshop.com/ Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

In the beautiful countryside of Loretto Kentucky situated next to a beautiful limestone water reservoir sits the producer of one of the most recognizable and popular wheated bourbons in America: Maker's Mark. Join us as we sit down with Private Select Specialist Austin Hazelwood and discover the story behind this modest Kentucky hobby turned American Icon. From their everyday offerings to Private Select and Wood Finishing nothing is left behind in this one! So sit back and grab your favorite bottle of Maker's because we are live from Star Hill Farms on this episode of The Broken Cork! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

The time of the year to come together is here and we at The Broken Cork are resurrecting a tradition from Dan's college days! Friendsgiving was always a time to set aside studies, work, and the hustle and bustle of life if even just for an evening and enjoy the company of those you hold near and dear. This episode is all about that and more as we integrate the Thanksgiving holiday into our bourbon podcast. So, we invite you to sit down and pour yourself a dram as we all come together to celebrate the holiday season and the friends we have met along this crazy journey. The Broken Cork family all hope you enjoy the first annual Friendsgiving episode, and hope that you all have a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving holiday, Cheers! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!

On this episode the guys explore Lexington's first registered distillery. Located in the Old Pepper rickhouse, this unassuming space is the continuation of the already rich history of W.M. Tarr. Join us as we sit down with Barry Brinegar and discuss the resurrection of this legendary brand, how they do it, and of course what it tastes like. Where will they go from here? You have to listen to find out, all that and more on this episode of The Broken Cork Podcast! Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrokenCorkPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokencorkpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brokencorkbourbonpodcast Become a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/thebrokencork ----- All music credit given to Kevin Macleod, be sure to check out his music at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ Track Title: Whiskey on the Mississippi. Beverage Barn Proudly serving Henderson, KY, and the tri-state area. Come let our knowledgeable staff help you!