A Whisper of Smoke with Burnt Tavern

Send us a textJoin us for an epic dive into bourbon history and flavor on this episode of Bourbon with Friends! We're cracking open the story behind Burnt Tavern Bourbon, a brand-new Kentucky gem that's already turning heads with its twice-burned, reborn legacy. Hosts Bryan, Jerm and Joe chat with founders Bennett Clark and Royce Blevins about unearthing a 1790s frontier tavern in Garrard County, KY, sourcing killer 7-year-old bourbon, and teaming up with whiskey legend Chip Tate (Balcones founder) for a signature "whisper of smoke" finish.From archaeological digs uncovering barrel rings and family artifacts to dreams of rebuilding the tavern as a craft distillery, this convo is packed with rich history, tasting notes (think charred wood, burnt orange peel, caramel, and subtle spice at 100+ proof), and insider tips on the booming bourbon scene. Whether you're a history buff, whiskey newbie, or seasoned sipper, you'll love how Burnt Tavern ties liquid gold to Kentucky's wild past.Tasting Highlights:Nose: Inviting whisper of smoke, coconut, and burnt orange peel.Palate: Complex dance of oak, caramel, vanilla, and rye spice.Finish: Smooth with a smoky linger—perfect neat or on the rocks.Pour one out with friends—because a bourbon with friends can change the world. What's your go-to pour for storytelling sessions? Drop it in the comments! 👇🔔 Subscribe for weekly whiskey wisdom, blind tastings, and global pours. Hit the bell for notifications!📱 Follow us: IG @bourbonwithfriends | TikTok @bourbonwfriends🌐 Check out Burnt Tavern Bourbon: burnttavernbourbon.com #BourbonWithFriends #BurntTavernBourbon #KentuckyBourbon #WhiskeyPodcast #ChipTate #BourbonHistory #WhiskeyTasting #CraftBourbon #BourbonTrailSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textJoin us for an epic dive into San Francisco's whiskey scene on this episode of Bourbon With Friends! Hosts Brian, Germ, and Martin reunite with special guest Kevin Aslan, Head Distiller at Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling), to unpack the magic behind Old Potrero Rye, Hirsch Selected Bourbons, and more. From pot-still secrets to bold barrel finishes, Kevin spills on his journey from brewer to blender—and we taste some mind-blowing samples that prove why SF spirits are shaking up the game.Episode Highlights:Banter & Banter: We kick off with "minute" philosophy (spoiler: it's basically "never"), earworm cures via twisted lyrics, and a whiskey-fied "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)."Old Potrero Deep Dive: Bottle evo, the single malt debate (rye edition), lessons from "bad batch" finishes, and why Briess Malt from Wisconsin keeps their 100% malted rye so fruity and fierce.Tasting Time: A 10+ year single barrel Old Potrero (OP6-14-7, ~130 proof) explodes with dark stone fruit, baking spices, and that elusive oolong tea retrohale. Plus, Hirsch's Departure American Single Malt (100% Maris Otter barley, new oak) delivers liquid bread vibes and black licorice punch—don't sleep on this one!Hirsch Lowdown: Sourced innovation (no distillery here!), high-malt bourbons like Silver Barrel, and why new make can surprise.Kevin's Faves: Childhood Old Fashioned cherries (shoutout to Luxardo imports), plus Heaven Hill gems and Sazerac Rye for everyday wins.Whether you're a rye rebel, single malt snob, or just love friends + firewater, this one's a pour-you-can't-miss. What's YOUR go-to earworm fix or low-proof hidden gem? Drop it in the comments!👉 Subscribe for weekly whiskey wisdom, hit that bell, and grab merch at [bourbonwithfriends.com]. Cheers to changing the world, one dram at a time!#BourbonPodcast #OldPotreroRye #HirschWhiskey #KevinAslan #SanFranciscoSpirits #AmericanSingleMalt #WhiskeyTasting #RyeWhiskey #BourbonWithFriendsGuest Name: Kevin HotalingGuest Company: Hotaling & Co.Guest Website: https://www.hotalingandco.com/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotalingandco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotalingAndCo/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hotalingandco/Sponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: Support the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textGuest Name: Dr. PatHeistGuest Company: Wilderness Trail DistilleryGuest Website: https://www.wildernesstraildistillery.com/en-us/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildernesstraildistillery/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildernessTrailDistillery/Twitter/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FWTDistillerySponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textJerm aka @freedom_malts joins our team of host here on Bourbon With Friends.Sponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textGuest Name: Kaveh ZamanianGuest Company: Guest Website: https://marydowling.com/mother-of-bourbon/                             https://www.rabbitholedistillery.com/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marydowlingwhiskeyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marydowlingwhiskey Sponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textJoin us on Bourbon With Friends for a lively chat with Matt Simpkins and Tom Bogan, the passionate co-founders of Oaklore Distilling Co. in Matthews, North Carolina. What began as two dads bonding over whiskey at their kids’ bus stop has grown into a thriving craft distillery known for its community spirit and exceptional spirits. In this episode, we dive into their journey from casual "Tuesday drinking" sessions to crafting their signature Four Grain Bourbon and North Carolina Straight Rye Whiskey, made with locally sourced grains. Matt and Tom share the challenges of navigating North Carolina’s control state regulations, their innovative finishing techniques like port wine and honey casks.Guest Name: Pastor Matt Simpkins and Thomas BoganGuest Company: Oaklore Distilling Co.Guest Website: https://oakloredistilling.com/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakloredistillingco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakloredistillingco/Sponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textIn this episode of Bourbon with Friends, we pour a glass with Jack Beguedou, the Hood Sommelier, for a spirited conversation that’s as bold as a barrel-proof rye.Guest Name: Jack BeguedouGuest Company: HOOD SOMMELIERGuest Website: https://hoodsom.com/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hood_sommelier/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hoodsommelier/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc5ic2XfHW4JHjnqWd1f9VASponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskey Instagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskey Facebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media:  Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textGuest Name: Nicole AustinGuest Company: George Dickel & Luxury American WhiskeyGuest Website: https://www.georgedickel.com/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgedickel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeDickelSponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

Send us a textGuest Name: Joe O'SullivanGuest Company: Minden Mill DistillingGuest Website: https://www.mindenmill.com/Guest Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindenmill/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindenmillSponsor Website: https://10thwhiskey.com/ use code “BWF15” for 15% offSponsor Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/10thmtnwhiskeyInstagram: https://instagram.com/10thmtnwhiskeyFacebook: https://facebook.com/10thmtnwhiskeyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10thmtnwhiskeyBWF Patreon:  patreon.com/bwfpodcastBWF Website: https://bourbonwithfriends.com/BWF Social Media: Twitter: https://www.x.com/bourbonwfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwfpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/107578977683627TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bourbonwithfriendsSupport the showFollow us on:www.bourbonwithfriends.comInstagram: @bwfpodcastFacebook: BWFPodcastTik tok: bwfpodcastYouTube: Bwfpodcast

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