Aussie Bourbon Lovers

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

Dave and H enjoy a pour of New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon and enjoy some stories and some 'facts' about the New Riff story and their whiskeys. It might be the best use of a liquor store/bottle shop carpark we've heard of. Get your hands on a pour and you'll soon see why.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to New Riff Bourbon Whiskey
01:30 A Stop at a Distillery on Another Business Trip
03:30 New Riff and Bottled in Bond as a Baseline
06:00 The Flavours of the 8YO Bourbon
08:45 Chill Filtration and Its Impact

H and Dave are again joined by Dan McKee, Master Distiller and Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation of Michter's for another extended episode. This time for a special occasion, to celebrate 10 years since Michters first released their Toasted Barrel Bourbon. They share stories about that very first release in 2014, a story about a blind tasting that took Dave and H back home to the other side of the world, and of course, a pour of an incredible bourbon.
 
The 2024 release of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish and the other 2024 releases will be available in Australia from February 2025.
 
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating 10 Years of Michters Toasted Bourbon
02:57 The Art of Toasted Barrel Finishing
05:48 Crafting Quality: The Distillation Process
09:00 The Impact of Toasting vs. Charring on the Finishing Barrel
11:51 Creating Emotional Connections Through Whiskey
15:08 Michters' Growth and Global Recognition
 
 

H and Dave enjoy a pour of Bob Dylan's Double Barrel or 'Revelation' Whiskey from Heaven's Door. They chat about some unique tasting notes and why this bottle can't be called a bourbon ... at least they guess that ... and then they guess about whether or not it's bottled in bond. All in all, you'll want to have a fact-checker standing by for this whole episode as none of it is guaranteed to be fact, but hopefully, you'll find this bottle and drink along with us and enjoy the flavours that Bob's team has put together.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Heaven's Door Whiskey
01:40 The Founder of Heaven's Door
04:40 Double Oaked vs Double Barrelled Terminology
06:04 Understanding Whiskey Terminology

Hosts Dave and H almost empty their special bottle of BRT-02 that they picked up at the Makers Mark Distillery in 2022 and tell the story of the Maker's Mark Barrel Rotation Team (BRT). It's a special pour, and a fun opportunity to talk about barrel rotation and the way that the Maker's team are creating expressions with human stories like 2024's 'The Heart Release'. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Makers Mark and BRT02 Release
02:47 The Art of Barrel Rotation and Flavour Extraction
06:07 The Heart Release: Capturing Distillery Stories
09:00 Passion and Tradition in Bourbon Making