The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys love Whiskey and every thing about the industry! Martin "Super Nash", Jeff "Tiny", Rachel "Roxy" Karl "Whisky" and Chris "CT" all make up The Scotchy Bourbon Boys! Join us in talking everything and anything Whiskey, with the innovators, and distillers around the globe. Go behind the scenes of making great whiskey and learn how some of the best in the whiskey industry make their product! Remember good whiskey means great friends and good times! Go out and Live Your Life Dangerously!
Episodes
485 episodes
We ranked every Weller Bourbon Blind and the results expected and surprising
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys conduct a comprehensive blind tasting of the entire Weller bourbon lineup to determine which expression truly reigns supreme based solely on taste.• Full Weller lineup includes Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12 Y...
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Season 6
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Episode 83
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1:24:10
Rising Tide Spirits: Ed Bley From Enthusiast to Bourbon Creator
Ed Bley, founder of Rising Tide Spirits, shares his journey from managing barrel selections to creating his own bourbon brand with meticulous attention to both liquid quality and distinctive packaging design.• Ed previously ran Cork &am...
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Season 6
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Episode 82
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1:11:34
Down the Rabbit Hole: Exploring Rabbit Hole Hiegold Bourbon Single Barrel Cask Strength
Tiny explores Rabbit Hole's Hiegold Single Barrel Cask Strength bourbon while discussing the brand's artistic approach to bottle design and distillery architecture. We take a deep dive into the complex nature of bourbon blending, aging conditio...
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Season 6
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Episode 81
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1:11:22
Whiskey Without Borders: A German Rye Adventure
We venture beyond American borders to explore the unique character of German rye whiskey with special guest Randy Ford, the Whiskey Doctor, in our new segment "Whiskey Without Borders."• German whiskey from the Eifel region, known as "G...
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Season 6
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Episode 80
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1:20:42
From Nose to Finish: Rating Larrikin's 124.2 Proof Single Barrel
Dive into our tasting of Larrikin Distillery's 124.2 proof Single Barrel bourbon with special guest Knobs, Tiny's son who offers a beginner's perspective on high-proof whiskey.• Larrikin Distillery brings Australian spirit to Kentucky b...
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Season 6
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Episode 79
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1:15:17
Music legends and their bottles: The truth behind celebrity whiskeys worth drinking
Metallica's Blackened Whiskey and other celebrity spirits are more than marketing gimmicks, offering quality products with innovative aging techniques. Music-inspired whiskeys like Blackened use sonic enhancement processes where sound waves cau...
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Season 6
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Episode 78
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54:56
The Bombergers PFG Experience: Michter's Precision Fine Grain Masterpiece
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste and review the 2025 Bombergers Declaration PFG bourbon from Michter's, scoring it an impressive 16.5/18 on their barrel bottle breakdown. This limited-edition bourbon showcases Michter's innovative "Precision Fine...
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Season 6
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Episode 77
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54:13
Bourbon Groups: The Rise of Whiskey Communities
Bourbon groups, societies, and clubs across the globe have become the driving force behind whiskey's surging popularity, creating communities that offer education, camaraderie, and exclusive experiences. From Facebook groups with thousands of m...
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Season 6
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Episode 76
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58:03
Whiskey Economics: Inside Bourbon Pricing
The economics of whiskey pricing involves numerous factors that determine why bourbon costs what it does, from physical aspects of aging to market demands and consumer preferences.• Quality and quantity are fundamental considerations in...
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Season 6
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Episode 75
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57:43
New Riff Distillery: Where Innovation Meets Kentucky Tradition
We explore Kentucky's vibrant bourbon scene, highlighting unique experiences at Whiskey Thief Distilling Company and New Riff Distillery while previewing our upcoming fifth annual Kentucky Bourbon Bus Tour.• Whiskey Thief Distilling off...
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Season 6
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Episode 74
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1:12:57
Kentucky's Liquid Gold: The Resurgence of Bourbon After the False Glut
The bourbon glut is over, with distilleries reporting exceptional sales and Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets selling out in just four days rather than months.• Pandemic caused a temporary slowdown as society reopened and people returne...
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Season 6
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Episode 73
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1:31:41
Heritage Distilling: Bernie Lubbers on Heaven Hill's Evolution
Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill's bourbon ambassador, shares insider knowledge on the distillery's operations, history, and production scale while discussing their impressive portfolio of whiskeys.• Heaven Hill produces 1,500 barrels daily,...
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Season 6
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Episode 72
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1:14:33
Woodford Reserve and the 151st Kentucky Derby: A Bourbon Tradition
Derby week energizes Kentucky as bourbon enthusiasts and horse racing fans gather for the 151st Run for the Roses, with Woodford Reserve maintaining its tradition of commemorative bottles featuring special artwork.• Weather forecast pre...
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Season 6
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Episode 71
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1:15:50
Dusty Finds: Unearthing a 1981 Old Taylor Treasure
We revisit bourbon history with a special tasting of a 1981 Old Taylor bourbon, which reveals the fascinating journey of this historic brand from Colonel EH Taylor through National Distillers to Jim Beam and eventually back to Buffalo Trace.
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Season 6
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Episode 70
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50:26
Toasted Oak Magic: The Evolution of Yellowstone Bourbon & It's Historical Significance
Yellowstone Bourbon honors America's first national park while exploring the rich history behind this iconic brand that dates back to 1872. Stephen Beam, descending from two legendary distilling families, revived this historic label through Lim...
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Season 6
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Episode 69
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1:50:30
The Wood Finishing Series: Makers Mark's Heart and Keepers Releases
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys dive deep into Maker's Mark's Wood Finishing Series, comparing the 2024 Heart Release and 2025 Keepers Release while exploring the brand's evolution from its wheated bourbon origins to its innovative stave-finishing tec...
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Season 6
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Episode 68
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1:06:36
The Heart and Soul of Barrel Strength Booker's Barry's Batch: A Tribute in Bourbon
This batch of Booker's, named "Barry's Batch" in honor of former Beam CEO Barry Berish, delivers a remarkably smooth drinking experience despite its 125.7 proof, with rich caramel, peanut butter, and warm spice notes creating a perfect fireside...
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Season 6
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Episode 67
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50:24
Crafting Excellence: The Vision Behind Kentucky's Iconic Bourbon Celebration with KBF President Randy Prasse
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival has transformed from a small event with 9 distilleries to a premier bourbon celebration featuring 62 distilleries, with exclusive releases and direct access to master distillers. KBF President Randy Prasse shares h...
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Season 6
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Episode 66
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1:20:15
Carrying the Badge: Why Every Bourbon Enthusiast Should Know About Challenge Coins
The rich and storied tradition of challenge coins has made its way from military culture into bourbon communities, creating meaningful connections among enthusiasts and marking achievements in the whiskey world.• Challenge coins origina...
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Season 6
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Episode 65
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50:05
Gervasi is Ohio's Hidden Gem Creating World-Class Spirits in My Backyard
Tiny shares his experience with Gervasi Vineyard and Distillery, his local Canton, Ohio establishment that has evolved from a winery to include an award-winning distillery producing exceptional bourbons and spirits.• Founded in 2008, Ge...
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Season 6
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Episode 64
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1:08:33
Jack Daniels Triple Mash: When Three Whiskey Styles Collide
The Jack Daniels Triple Mash offers a uniquely sweet whiskey experience by combining three different mash bills in a way that challenges expectations of the Jack Daniels brand. This innovative expression earned 14 out of 18 knocks in our barrel...
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Season 6
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Episode 63
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39:42
Knob Creek 9 Year Sets the Standard for Quality Bourbon at a Steal
Knob Creek 9 Year serves as both an incredible value at $35 and a meaningful journey marker for bourbon enthusiasts seeking authentic whiskey experiences without breaking the bank.• Knob Creek was established in 1992 as part of Jim Beam...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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1:06:52
From Junior to Juggernaut: The Evolution of Buffalo Trace's Stagg Bourbon
The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste and compare Stagg Jr. and Stagg bourbons, tracing the evolution from the "Junior" designation to simply "Stagg" and examining whether quality changed with the name.• Stagg described as "the perfect man's b...
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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1:32:04
Toast of the Town: Why Bourbon Nerds Are Obsessed With Double Oak
Tonight's episode dives deep into the world of double oak and toasted oak bourbon, exploring the science and flavor differences between various finishing techniques. We examine what sets apart barrel finishing methods and why they create such d...
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Season 6
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Episode 60
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1:06:03
Small Brands Make Big Waves: How Bua Is Redefining American Irish Whiskey
Martin and Pat transformed a friendship at Burns Pub in Columbus into Bua, an exceptional Irish whiskey brand that competes with giants while maintaining local Ohio roots. Their Black Label expression, finished in Irish stout barrels at 94 proo...
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Season 6
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Episode 59
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