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Our mission is simple – to share our passion for all things Bourbon with you.
Life isn’t always about being an attorney and Mr. Bourbon Life.
It’s always good to step away every once in a while and hit the reset button.
So to do that I’m enjoying a long weekend in Gatlinburg, TN this Memorial Day weekend with Mrs. Bourbon Life.
I am really looking forward to decompressing after these past few crazy busy months.
And yes, I am a Hunkle. It’s like a normal uncle only way better looking.
A HUGE “Thank You” to my awesome niece, @whitneylauren2, for the t-shirt.
You ROCK, Whit!!
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*** NEW EPISODE ALERT ***
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and some even better pours.
The Crew talk about several different topics including the emerging American Single Malt category and where they think it may be headed, Mark’s recent experience as a Guest Judge at the International @whiskycompetition in Bardstown, and whether they each prefer barrel picks that are barrel strength or proofed down.
And they also taste and review the brand new American Single Malt release from @beamdistilling, Clermont Steep, a Whiskey War Double Oaked, and the brand new 2023 @michterswhiskey 10-Year Rye.
It’s always a lot of fun and a whole lot of crazy when the Crew gets together for an Episode. You don’t want to miss this one!
Link to Episode in our Profile LinkTree.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by @liquor_barn_ky, @penelopebourbon, @thestavekentucky Restaurant, @threechordbourbon, and @district7social.
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I was SO excited to have the opportunity to pick up this sorta dusty bottle of Booker’s today.
I am such a HUGE fan of Booker’s and pretty much all of the Small Batch Collection from @beamdistilling.
This is Batch C90-K-28. It is 7 years, 10 months old and is 126.3 Proof.
I believe this one was distilled in January 1983 (when I was a Freshman in high school) and bottled on November 28, 1990 (my first year of MBA/Law School).
Two very cool things about this bottle - it was actually distilled by legendary Master Distiller, Booker Noe, AND it was signed by the one and only Fred Noe, a whopping 17 years before he was Master Distiller at Beam.
How awesome is that???
This is the first sorta dusty bottle that I’ve been able to snag and I can’t wait to crack this one and see how it tastes compared to today’s Booker’s.
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It was another great day today with 60 whiskies tasted and reviewed at @bardstownbourbonco for the International @whiskycompetition.
And check out that scoring notebook! Over 250 total whiskies to be scored. Wow!!
And I have to give a huge shoutout to our two lovely assistants, Miranda and @sommers.smith13, for all of their amazing help today.
They absolutely killed it for us today.
Tomorrow is the final day.
I’m looking forward to closing out my 1st judging competition strong!
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Hanging out at @bardstownbourbonco today as a Guest Judge for the International @whiskycompetition.
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Why am I so excited to be on the road at 7:30am on a Sunday?
Because I’m headed to Preservation Distillery to sit as a Guest Judge for the prestigious International @whiskycompetition today.
This is going to be SO awesome!
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I had an absolute blast week before last helping to pick a barrel of my favorite Bourbon, @elijahcraig Barrel Proof, at @heavenhilldistillery for this year’s @kybourbonfest.
I’m so excited that The Bourbon Life Podcast is The Preferred Podcast of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival this year.
And I’m proud to say that for the very 1st time, after numerous picks that I’ve been part of, my barrel was actually the winner of the day.
I can’t wait for y’all to get a taste of this one.
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I’m happy to partner with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana (@jakentuckiana) for their Pappy Raffle fundraiser.
When I was in high school (yes a long, long, long, long time ago) I was extremely active in Junior Achievement.
Once I became an attorney I volunteered as an in-classroom instructor for Junior Achievement and sat on their Board of Directors here in Lexington.
Junior Achievement is a wonderful program and opens the door for many young people into the world of business and creates learning opportunities that they might not otherwise get through normal classroom instruction.
I truly believe that Junior Achievement made a difference in my life as a high schooler and is probably a large part of why I chose to pursue my MBA with my law degree in grad school at UK.
So you can not only help out a great program but also possibly win the entire Van Winkle lineup.
It’s a win-win for everyone.
The Raffle only runs til June 1st so get your tickets now!!
Click on the “Junior Achievement” link in our Profile LinkTree to purchase tickets.
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I am SO excited about this upcoming 4th release from @kentuckysenatorbourbon.
Be sure to keep an eye out for this release next month!
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@kentuckysenatorbourbon Our 4th release comes out next month! Named for Senator John Sherman Cooper, it’s an 8 year old, 107 proof #bourbon bottled @bluegrassdistillers distributed by @kyeagleinc featured @liquor_barn_ky & other KY stores plus @jackroseindc & online @bourbonoutfitter
Link in bio!
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*** NEW EPISODE ALERT ***
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ian Stirsman, Master Distiller, from @rossandsquibb Distillery (or MGP as many of you still prefer to call it).
The guys talk with Ian about his background and how his career in chemical engineering led him to a position with MGP, the recent changes at MGP with the merger with Luxco and the creation of the new Ross & Squibb Distillery, and what the future looks like for Ian and Ross & Squibb.
And they also taste and review Ross & Squibb’s flagship brand @remusbourbon Straight Bourbon, their @rossvilleunion Barrel Strength Rye, and their award-winning 15-year Remus Gatsby Reserve Bourbon.
This Episode really fills in some of the blanks surrounding the MGP/Luxco merger and also sheds additional light on where the brands are headed under Ian's guidance.
Link to Episode in our Profile LinkTree.
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by @liquor_barn_ky, @penelopebourbon, @thestavekentucky Restaurant, @threechordbourbon, and @district7social.
📸: @rossandsquibb
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“Too much of anything is bad but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”– Mark Twain, Author
It’s fitting that one of the greatest storytellers in American History had this to say about whiskey many years ago.
And as an author who wrote about life on the Mississippi River we have to believe that Mr. Twain was writing these words specifically about American’s only native spirit, Bourbon, a spirit that he surely enjoyed as it passed down that mighty river regularly heading for New Orleans and the rest of the world.
Bourbon is all about two things: (1) the people (those who make it and those who drink it), and (2) good stories. There is nothing better than sitting around with friends, both old and new, sharing a delicious glass of Bourbon and telling great stories.
At The Bourbon Life our mission is simple – to share our passion for all things Bourbon with you.
May your glasses always be full and may you keep on living The Bourbon Life.
*** NEW EPISODE ALERT ***
In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great conversation and some even better pours.
The Crew talk about several different topics including the emerging American Single Malt category and where they think it may be headed, Mark’s recent experience as a Guest Judge at the International Whisky Competition in Bardstown, and whether they each prefer barrel picks that are barrel strength or proofed down.
And they also taste and review the brand new American Single Malt release from James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont Steep, a Whiskey War Double Oaked, and the brand new 2023 Michter's Distillery 10-Year Rye.
It’s always a lot of fun and a whole lot of crazy when the Crew gets together for an Episode. You don’t want to miss this one!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/3IHYpv8
Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/43ahCxs
This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, Penelope Bourbon, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social.
I was SO excited to have the opportunity to pick up this sorta dusty bottle of Booker’s today.
I am such a HUGE fan of Booker’s and pretty much all of the Small Batch Collection from James B. Beam Distilling Co..
This is Batch C90-K-28. It is 7 years, 10 months old and is 126.3 Proof.
I believe this one was distilled in January 1983 (when I was a Freshman in high school) and bottled on November 28, 1990 (my first year of MBA/Law School).
Two very cool things about this bottle - it was actually distilled by legrndary Master Distiller, Booker Noe, AND it was signed by the one and only Fred Noe, a whopping 17 years before he was Master Distiller at Beam.
How awesome is that???
This is the first sorta dusty bottle that I’ve been able to snag and I can’t wait to crack this one and see how it tastes compared to today’s Booker’s.
That's a great find! Enjoy!
I have few bottles of these at the top of the shelf DM if you’re interested
I had an absolute blast week before last helping to pick a barrel of my favorite Bourbon, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, at Heaven Hill Distillery for this year’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
I’m so excited that The Bourbon Life Podcast is The Preferred Podcast of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival this year.
And I’m proud to say that for the very 1st time, after numerous picks that I’ve been part of, my barrel was actually the winner of the day.
I can’t wait for y’all to get a taste of this one.
Where can I get this pick
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