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#22 – Kentucky Fried Bourbon Jan 31, 2022

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The 22nd episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Kentucky Fried Bourbon - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Pops and Bob ring in 2022 in trademark fashion, not only bringing you the best bourbon podcast anywhere but making a plea for replenishing of their Christmas Tree Cake stock.

We feature a great thread from our community forum, taking issue with a recent Jefferson's Ocean ad that claims it's "aged at the mercy of the sea." I'm sure you can guess where that conversation went.

Pops then shares some big news for Bourbon & Banter: noted author and all-around great guy Steve Coomes has been named editor of Bourbon & Banter. Coomes will help take our content to the next level as we continue to support bourbon, whiskey and beyond in support of our philosophy to #DrinkCurious.

The Craft Shoot is back just in time to make craft distilleries nervous. Will this month's participant walk away with their head held high, or their tail between their legs? This month doesn't offend us as much as some have, but does it pass the test enough to get a bottle rating?

We close Episode #22 with the most popular segment in all of bourbon podcasting: BOURBON BULLSHIT!

Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

#21 – Storytime With Dan Gardner Dec 31, 2021

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The 21st episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Storytime With Dan Gardner - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon.

The Bourbon & Banter team celebrated our 10th anniversary earlier this year, and we let the mics roll a few times. This episode brings some of those conversations together, which were all done safely and socially distanced once our team was fully vaccinated.

Pops and Bob welcome senior contributors Jim Knudsen and Thomas Fondano for an impromptu blind tasting and some insider info on a few things that you'll only hear on this podcast. This segment replaces our standard Bourbon Bullshit segment.

We then transition to our main focus for this episode, a candid conversation with one of the most respected people in the bourbon industry, Dan Gardner, the legendary sales manager and brand ambassador for Four Roses. Some of you may have met him at a tasting event or whiskey festival, and some may have been lucky enough to snag a bottle of our first Four Roses Private Barrel selection, dubbed "The Constant Gardner" in tribute to Dan.

Have comments or questions? Drop us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

#20 – This Little Piggy Drank Some Bourbon Nov 23, 2021

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The 20th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – This Little Piggy Drank Some Bourbon - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon.

This month's Whiskey News looks at whether or not the whiskey bubble is about to burst, based on a growing trend for new and rare bottlings garnering insane amounts of money. Is it sustainable? A lifetime distillery worker was relieved of his duties…after relieving himself on a cask of whiskey. We suspect it still tastes better than Cleveland Whiskey though.

The Craft Shoot is back just in time to make craft distilleries nervous. Will this month's participant walk away with their head held high, or their tail between their legs?

We close Episode #20 with the most popular segment in all of bourbon podcasting: BOURBON BULLSHIT!

Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

Special – Visiting KO Distilling Oct 25, 2021

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Join Pops and Bob for this special episode podcast as they sit down with the team at KO Distilling for an in-depth look at the growth, operation, and future of their distillery. They're joined by Bill Karlson (co-owner), Ryan Hendricks (head distiller), and Peter Mowery (Virginia Sales & Marketing Director). Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to follow us on social! Instagram: @bourbonbanter Twitter: @bourbonbanter Website: podcast.bourbonbanter.com Cheers!

#19 – Taking One For The Team Oct 14, 2021

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The 19th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Slapdick Challenge - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon.

We start by recapping our 2021 Bourbon Heritage Month celebration that saw 4,000+ people sharing their calendars across social media for the #30DaysOfBourbon challenge.

In Bourbon Bullshit we take one for the team and the industry by live sampling professional jackass Coach Jason Brown's Slapdick Agave Whiskey. You'll have to listen for the full report, but trust us, you'll want to hear this and be sure to share it with your friends and family.

Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Cheers!

#18 – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Aug 30, 2021

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The 18th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the biggest and MOST HONEST podcast in bourbon as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year…that's right folks, it's BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH!

Grab your glass and hold your liver, it's time for a thirty-day celebration of America's native spirit! Nobody brings you Bourbon Heritage Month like Bourbon & Banter does, and we've got a breakdown of all the magic and majesty that's in store for you. We're giving away awesome swag packs all month long, plus exclusive gifts from our partners at Breckenridge Distillery, Michter's, Wild Turkey, and The Big O Ginger Liqueur.

We give you the details on the best part of Bourbon Heritage Month: the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge. Do you have what it takes to join Pops, Bob, and the rest of the Bourbon & Banter faithful? Of course you do. Listen up and line up those pours! We're also opening up our member's community for the first time, which is the only place you can get exclusive, additional content, and thought-provoking discussions like "why would anyone create an infinity barrel?" We also take another swipe at Tony Hawk, who just released a line of skateboards with his blood in the ink. We'll pause while you collect yourself….

Have comments or questions? Drops us a line at podcast@bourbonbanter.com. Make sure to follow us on social! Instagram: @bourbonbanter Twitter: @bourbonbanter Website: podcast.bourbonbanter.com Cheers!

#17 – Everything Is Better On A Stick Jul 30, 2021

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The 17th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Everything Is Better On A Stick - is now available for your listening and drinking pleasure. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the most honest AND BIGGEST podcast in bourbon as we celebrate a decade of Bourbon & Banter.

Your hosts, full of bourbon, pie, cake, donuts, and all other baked goods, are back with their trademark brand of honesty and uncensored commentary. Pops shares how the Bourbon & Banter single barrel club continues to please palates, with our brand new Yellowstone pick hitting the shelf last month. Our member's community has shifted to a new Slack channel, so be sure to listen and find out how to join that community. You'll get the first look at some of our commentary before it makes it to the podcast, like the recent "Infinity Barrel" rant we went on. You can also learn about our new online classes, your opportunity to experience America's native spirit with Pops as a guiding light.

#16 – Bring Us All the Bourbon…and Biscuits Jul 02, 2021

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The 16th episode of the Bourbon & Banter podcast – Bring Us All the Bourbon…and Biscuits - is now available, just in time for your July 4th weekend. Sit back, grab a pour, and join the most honest AND BIGGEST podcast in bourbon as we celebrate a decade of Bourbon & Banter.

Coming to you from the super-secret Kentucky headquarters of Bourbon & Banter, Pops and Bob are full of not just bourbon but biscuits too. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and let's just say our beloved hosts embrace that. Listen in to find out how much they value their morning meal and get your tips on the best biscuits to be found in the greater Louisville area.

#15 – My Pewter Pony May 29, 2021

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Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet!

In this episode we cover everything from a drop in worldwide liquor consumption and new whiskey releases to surprise news of Buffalo Trace's upcoming release of My Pewter Pony. And don't forget another episode of The Craft Shoot and Bourbon Bullshit where we lose our minds over spirit competitions and Uncle Boojie's back story and extreme pricing.

#14 – Fireball Infiltration May 09, 2021

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Welcome to the most honest bourbon podcast on the planet!

This episode covers everything from Sazerac exporting Fireball to China, rapid aging techniques, and the direct-to-consumer advantage for craft distillers. Not to be threatened with legal action, we also take another swipe at South Africa's recent ridiculousness. With Costco's new partnership with Barton 1792, we knew Sam's Club wouldn't be far behind, and we're here to break that news wide open!

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