Aussie Bourbon Lovers

Dave and H pour a great cask strength bourbon from Oregon, and chat about the uniqueness of what Freeland Spirits has to offer. They also chat about other bourbon experiences in Portland and other non-Kentucky bourbon distilleries they've been able to visit so far.
 
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Unique Bourbons: Freeland Spirits
01:20 Women-Owned and Women-Distilled
01:35 How Dave Discovered this Distillery in Portland Oregon
02:45 Women's ability to taste vs Men's
05:11 Other bourbon experiences in Portland
07:30 The Distillery Experience: Beyond Kentucky
08:00 Great Merch from Freeland Spirits

Bear with Dave and H while they crack open a non-bourbon pour to celebrate Tasmanian and Australian Whisky after a visit to Tasmania. They talk a little about the very short history of Australian Distilling and Whisky making, and the link between America's Bourbon industry and the Aussie Whisky industry.
 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Old Kempton Whiskey
02:53 Exploring the Australian Whiskey Industry
05:47 Tassie's Unique Distilling Culture
09:05 Supporting Local Aussie Distilleries

Dave and H and again joined by Green River's National Brand Ambassador Caryn Wells this time to chat about the Wheated Bourbon. 
Caryn takes us through a journey of tasting bourbon as she guides guests at Green River, from nosing to tasting. Then shares how to experience Green River first hand when you get to Kentucky.
 
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Wheated Bourbon vs. High Rye Bourbon
03:13 The Art of Tasting Bourbon
05:52 Personal Preferences and Mixing Bourbon
08:54 Experiencing Green River Distillery
11:52 Unique Tours and Experiences at Green River

Dave and H are again joined by Shawn McCormick, Founder of BH James Distillers and chat more about his stories and where his expertise in food science and distilling meet ... while they enjoy a pour of his single barrel wheated bourbon.
Shawn shares the story of how Baseball and Americana helped shape the Burton James brand and the story of the distillery.
And the link between this bourbon and Australia's infamous Vegemite is revealed.
 
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Distilling Bourbon02:00 Food Science and Bourbon05:00 The Start of BH James Distilling06:45 Small Scale Bourbon Distilling07:30 Vegemite and Bourbon09:00 Challenges in the Bourbon Industry10:47 Visiting the Distillery and Future Plans

H and Dave pour one of the highest proof bourbons on their shelf - a beautiful bottle of single barrel bourbon from the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. They talk about how barrel aging can increase the alcohol intensity as the bourbon ages and the wonderful flavours this bourbon provides. They also chat about an interesting side-story about the history of cock-fighting and how this bourbon got its name.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Chicken Cock Bourbon
02:00 The story of KBF and buying bottles late in the day
04:00 High Proof Bourbon
05:00 Palate and mouthfeel
06:02 The History of Chicken Cock Bourbon
08:00 Cock-fighting and bourbon

H and Dave pop the top off a bottle of one of the infamous 15-year-old Pappy Van Winkle, to celebrate 15 years of marriage. They reflect on the similarities between a 15-year-old bourbon and a 15-year-old marriage. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating 15 Years of Marriage with Bourbon01:30 Notes on the Nose02:30 Eating and Drinking Good things Together03:45 The Palate and Mouthfeel05:48 Reflections on Marriage and Life's Changes07:00 Some Soppy Reflections Between Aged Whiskey and Aged Marriages.08:00 How to get a bottle of Pappy Down Under
 
 
 

H and Dave pour each other blind bourbons for tonight's episode while they reflect on their top five bourbon moments of 2025. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to our Top Five Bourbon Moments of 202401:00 Number 502:17 Number 4 03:45 Number 306:10 Why we started a podcast in 202406:50 Number 2 08:00 Number 1 09:30 Blind Bourbons revealed10:30 2024 wrapped up and toasting 2025
 

This might be the best conversation about bourbon Dave and H have ever had. Dan McKee, Master Distiller and Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation, take time out of their breakfast to pop the top of a 2024 10yr Bourbon and tell us more about what make Michter's special and share some more of the incredible stories. In this extended episode you'll find out more about what a Michter's age statement really means and some advice about how you can enjoy the Michter's line-up.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michter's 10 Year Bourbon03:11 The Art of Aging and Flavour Development06:04 Heat Cycling and Its Impact on Whiskey08:47 The Importance of Aroma and Tasting Experience12:02 Chill Filtration and Its Role in Whiskey Quality14:48 Personal Preferences and Drinking Tips18:08 Exploring the Michter's Range and Unique Offerings

Dave and H share some suggestions of how they like to enjoy their bourbons over a hot Australian Summer. There are a couple of cocktail ideas, their suggestions for the perfect Aussie version of a Kentucky Mule and lots of ways to keep cool with a sensational bourbon this summer.
 
Chapters
00:00 Crafting the Perfect Summer Cocktail01:00 Our Aussie-Kentucky Mule Recipe02:10 Bourbon is not just for winter time03:00 The Makers Mark Slushies that Started this.05:47 Bourbon as a Versatile Summer Drink06:15 Other Summer Bourbon Cocktails09:15 Drink it how you like
 

Dave and H welcome Caryn Wells, the National Brand Ambassador for Green River Bourbon and they chat about the rich history of Green River, its revival of the once infamous brand after nearly a century, and the unique tasting notes of their bourbon. Caryn shares insights into the fact that it was once the most widely advertised whiskey in the world, considered the most expensive ever sold at one point and the significance of their DSP number, and the 'Shoot the Shoe' game, which she named! 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Green River Bourbon02:02 The Rich History of Green River Bourbon05:58 Revival of a Classic Brand09:46 Tasting Notes and Flavour Profiles14:03 The Unique Game of Shoot the Shoe