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How To Convert A Barrel Into A Whiskey Barrel Cabinet Aug 07, 2021

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A barrel has become a common piece of decor in whiskey rooms and man caves. They are bulky and take up a lot of space, but what if you could convert that barrel into extra whiskey storage by making it into a whiskey barrel cabinet? In this video I talk with Alyson and India as they teach us how to get it done. India also has a podcast that has a similar vision as BRT to bring people together. We discuss that along with women's involvement with the whiskey enthusiast community. Whether you are looking for an instructional video or just some entertainment this video is sure to please. Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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300 Bottle Whiskey Collection/Whiskey Wall Jul 30, 2021

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In this episode the host of Bourbon Real Talk is interviewed by his wife about their newly renovated whiskey room, and their whiskey wall that displays around 300 open bottles of bourbon, rye, rum, scotch, and misc spirits from around the world. They discuss the creation of the whiskey room/wall and talk about many of the special bottles they have in the collection. Enjoy! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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What Is The Lincoln County Process: With Lexie Amacher-Phillips from Jack Daniels? Jul 16, 2021

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The lincoln county process (LCP) is a charcoal filter process used in making Tennessee Whiskey. In this episode we sit down with Lexie Phillips the assistant distiller with Jack Daniel's. Jack Daniel's is largely responsible for popularising the practice along with the idea that LCP turns bourbon into TN Whiskey. In this episode we discuss is Jack bourbon, what the LCP is, what the process is doing to the whiskey, and I cry a little at the end. Enjoy! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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Jack Daniels: Is It Bourbon and Does It Suck? Jul 10, 2021

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Jack Daniel's is the largest or second largest whiskey producer in the world (depending on what stats you follow). Jack Daniel's uses a charcoal filtering process prior to being put in a barrel for aging called the Lincoln County Process. A debate has raged for decades as to whether the LCP makes Jack into a whiskey that is not bourbon. Regardless of the legal name of the product there is a second debate as to whether or not the product is bad. In this episode we tackle both questions. Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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Bourbon vs American Single Malt: What are the differences? Jul 03, 2021

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Bourbon is as American as apple pie. Some might argue it is more American than apple pie, but most of the rest of the world makes their whiskey from malted barley. In the US there is a growing trend toward producers making American Single Malts. It is a fast growing and exciting category for whiskey enthusiasts. In this episode we talk with one of the category's leading experts Matt Drew. Matt is maltster and he runs the growing podcast Single Malt Matters. Matt and I represent our respective spirits (Bourbon and American Single Malts), and we explain the differences between the two and the likely progression of American Single Malts as the US laws change to keep up with the market. Please Subscribe, Like, Review, and Comment!
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How Bourbon Is Made Jun 25, 2021

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The first video made by a bourbon lover for bourbon enthusiasts actually explaining how bourbon is made! We talk about grain, moving things about the distillery, what a mash bill is, milling, what grist is, cooking the mash, fermentation, distillation, head/heart/tail cuts, maturation (aging), deciding when a barrel is ready, batch blending, dumping, chill filtering, proofing, and bottling. If you want to understand bourbon this video is for you! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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Roasted By My Kids, Wife Makes Me Cry, and Fatherly Advice: Father's Day Special Jun 18, 2021

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Since this is father's day weekend we decided to do something a little special. Lindsey makes another appearance on this episode, but this time the tables are turned and she is interviewing me. We get the kids in on the fun and they ask me a few questions too, plus everyone takes a turn mimicking my show intro...which is hilarious. We discussed father related topics like how you manage kids and alcohol, how fatherhood has changed me, etc. Please enjoy and happy father's day! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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Neck Pour and Fresh Crack Phenomenons: Myth or Fact? Jun 11, 2021

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All across the whiskey space rumors abound that the neck pour or fresh crack pour of a whiskey will be different from subsequent pours. In this episode we discuss what the theories really are (because everyone seems to be confusing the two terms) the science behind the phenomenon. Enjoy! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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NFL Pro Bowler Ken Hamlin On His Perfect Cigar Jun 04, 2021

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Ken Hamlin was a marquee player in the NFL. He played for the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, and Indianapolis Colts. He was even named to the NFL Pro Bowl team in 2007. After the NFL Ken developed a passion for cigars and applied his same pursuit for excellence that carried him in the NFL to creating his perfect cigar. This isn't just another celebrity brand trying to make a quick buck off of fame. Ken is PASSIONATE. In this interview Ken tells us some amazing NFL stories and walks us through his creation of Arrival Cigars! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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Wine Vs Whiskey Storage: How To Properly Store Your Bottles May 28, 2021

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I see a lot of talk about how to store whiskey bottles. Many of the recommendations are cross over elements from proper wine storage. In this episode we discuss the factors that cause degradation in wine and whiskey and how those factors influence storage protocols. Unfortunately there are many misunderstandings about what factors influence whiskey after it has been bottled, so many of the recommendations on the internet are not necessary and some even damage your whiskey. If you want to learn how to properly store your bottles of wine or whiskey this episode is for you. This episode was inspired by Tooca Wine Coolers because they reached out to the channel and asked me to do a review of their wine refrigerator. I already have a wine fridge, but I figured I would use it as a free giveaway after the podcast. If you would like the wine refrigerator featured in this episode please register using the link below to be placed in a randomizer. If you know someone who would be interested please share this episode so they can enter to win. If the link has been removed the free giveaway has been closed. Good luck! Please Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment!
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