In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Ray Franklin, Founder & President of Staghorn, Owner of Garrard County Distilling Co. The guys talk with Ray about his background and experience, including starting a Distillery with the legend himself, Dave Pickerell, and how that e…

Henderson and Anderson discuss the topic of "Separation of Church and State". Should we put "In God We Trust" signs in the public classrooms? Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandb…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Memphis, Tennessee to chat with Logan Welk President and Chief Operating Officer, from B. R. Distilling Company. Logan takes the Big Man on a ride learning about the Blue Note Whiskey and B. R. Distilling Company. They chat about Memphis and its love of whiskey in Juke Jo…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Zach Johnston, Chief Brand Officer and Senior V.P. of International Sales, for Blackwood Distilling Co. in Versailles, Kentucky. The guys talk with Zach about his incredible background that saw him living in multiple countries over a…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief showcases the music of the Southeast Texas band Running on Credit. This week Big Chief takes a breaks from distilleries and introduces listeners to Running on Credit. This band is straight out of the bayous of Southeast Texas and plays some beautiful country music together. From the soul touching lyr…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew (minus Stacey) spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios sharing some great pours and even better conversation. The Crew talks about whether blended whiskey should, or even could, make a comeback, whether brands are providing too much…

In this Special Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, The Bourbon Life Crew is on location at Liquor Barn – Hamburg in Lexington for their Annual Pappy/BTAC Raffle. The crew talks about the 2023 BTAC and Pappy line-up and the bottles that make up each collection, online versus in-person Bourbon releases, and which bottle eac…

This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Lexington, KY and chats with Macaulay Minton, President and Chief Alchemist for Dark Arts Whiskey House. Macaulay takes the Big Man on a ride learning about the 7 stages of Whiskey Alchemy and how they sensed a void in the whiskey industry. Their team would unleash someth…

It's Spring Break for Henderson and Anderson, so enjoy this look back of Episode 5! But don't worry folks! They'll be back for a new episode next week. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: b…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Dr. Pat Heist, Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder, & Co-Owner, of Wilderness Trail Distillery, in Danville, Kentucky. The guys talk with Pat about his impressive background that led him to start Wilderness Trail with his friend, an…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Kentucky and chats with Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations & Chief Whiskey Scientist for Barrell Craft Spirits. Tripp takes the Big Man on a ride learning about the history of Barrell Craft Spirits and their unrelenting drive to break the status quo of whisk…

Henderson and Anderson discuss a couple of teachers in the news: "fired for teaching safety" and "what happened to this woman". Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Danny Kahn, Master Distiller and Distillation & Aging Operations Director, from Sazerac. The guys talk with Danny about his background and education and how his love for beer and the brewing process eventu…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Hutto, Texas and chats with Jimmy Pierce, Master Hatter and Owner, of Jimmy Pierce Designs. The Big Man visits with one of his new sponsors, who just happens to be a Master Hatter, and who makes beautiful cowboy hats. Jimmy also loves whiskey so these two sit down to talk…

Happy Anniversary to Bourbon and Boxed Wine A Day in the Life of a Teacher! Henderson and Anderson celebrate the anniversary of their podcast in tomorrow's episode. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt, Mark, and Special Co-Host, Chad, spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Matt Groves, Sales Director, for Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky. The guys talk with Matt about growing up in Augusta, Kentucky, as well as his past work experience, and ho…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride back to New Orleans, Louisiana and chats with Tracy and Barbara Napolitano, Founders of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Tracy and Barbara take the Big Man through the lineup of events for this year’s festival. From all the seminar speakers, Bourbon Dinners around The Big E…

Henderson and Anderson discuss some crazy teacher stories from porn in the classroom to "lick me in my fart hole"! Hang on folks!! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gm…

Here's a snippet of our upcoming episode of Faculty Lounge Gossip Episode 9 which will be released this coming Monday. Enjoy and have a great weekend! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bo…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios, sharing some great pours and even better conversation. It’s been a while since it’s just been the two of them together in the studio. The guys talk about a few brands that they believe might be flying…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride back to Austin, Texas and chats with Laura Papa, Director of Sales, and Marie Perez, Distiller, from Fierce Whiskers Distillery. Laura and Marie take the Big Man through the name and history of this grain to glass craft distillery. From a quote of Rutherford B. Hayes, “Austi…

Henderson and Anderson read some of Judge Judy's famous quotes and discuss how they could use them or how they relate in the classroom. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwi…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Amir Peay, Owner, and Cody Giles, Head Distiller, at the James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Amir was a prior guest on Episode 106 back in February 2022. The guys talk with Amir and Cody about their respective backgrou…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to Austin, Texas and chats with Jason Harry, Brand Experience Manager, and Christian Wilhoft, Single Barrel Program Manager, from Still Austin Whiskey Co. Jason and Christian take the Big Man through the history of Still Austin, talking about using a 42-foot column rum still…

Henderson and Anderson discuss a couple of stories about teachers in the news. Have a wonderful National Pistachio Day! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Le…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, the entire Bourbon Life Crew spend some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and even better conversation. The Crew talk about the recently announced Garrard County Distilling Co. (which was built completely under everyone’s radar over t…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners on a ride to chat with fellow podcasters and hunters, the Bayou Dragons. The Bayou Dragons and Big Chief talk about growing up as country boys and their first experiences with whiskey. These guys show the big man that they love life to the fullest. Big Chief pulls out several allocate…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time with the one and only Mike Rowe, Descendant (his title not ours) of Knobel Whiskey. You might recognize Mike from his wildly successful hit TV Show, Dirty Jobs, or his incredible Podcast, The Way I Heard It, or his Best-Selling book of the same name.…

Henderson has special guests this episode, so welcome Lady Whiskey and Daniel! Anderson is out sick this week and will be back soon! We hope you enjoy and share in our time together of that long ole tradition of just "shootin' the shit". Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for u…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Lexington, Kentucky and introduces listeners to RD1 Spirits. He chats with Co-Founder and Shareholder, Barry Brinegar. Barry and Big Chief sit down in front of a live audience at Longhorn Liquor in Beaumont, Texas to discuss how RD1 Spirits got started and discuss the history o…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time recording on location at Porch Kitchen & Bar in downtown Louisville, Kentucky with Dan McKee, Master Distiller of Michter’s. Dan was previously a guest on Episode 71 back in June 2021. The guys talk with Dan about his background and prior work experience, both inside and out…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Baltimore, Maryland and introduces listeners to Old Line Spirits. He chats with Co-Founder and Owner, Mark McLaughlin. Mark and Big Chief discuss how Old Line got started and how these two Navy aviators wanted to create bold, new spirits with distinct character and unmatched qu…

Yay! Anderson is back! This episode Henderson and Anderson discuss their filtered thoughts. We all have things we wish we could say but just don't; otherwise, the world would be in utter chaos. Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" epi…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Mike Sherman, Vice President, of Vendome Copper & Brass Works in Louisville, Kentucky. The guys talk with Mike about his background and his decision at a fairly young age to join the family business, the rich history of the Vendome brand which was started in…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Washington, Pennsylvania and introduces listeners to Liberty Pole Spirits. He chats with Founder and Owner, Jim Hough. Jim and Big Chief discuss The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 that pitted farmers and distillers of Western Pennsylvania against George Washington and a new nation. …

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller for Heaven Hill, while recording a show in front of a live audience at BourbonCon in Lexington, Kentucky. Conor was previously a guest on Episode 53. The guys talk with Conor about his extremely impressive background and ho…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to England and introduces listeners to Never Say Die Bourbon. He chats with Co-Founder, Brian Luftman. Brian shares the story of a thoroughbred foal who was about to die and was given a shot of Bourbon to revive its spirit and a legendary journey would begin for a racehorse and a …

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, the Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out together in The Bourbon Life Studios enjoying some great pours and even better conversation. They each make their predictions for what they think we will see as trends in the Bourbon industry in 2024, talk about this weekend’s BourbonCon event in Lexingt…

This week on The Whiskey Trip podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Fallon, Nevada and introduces listeners to Frey Ranch Distillery. He chats with farmers, ranchers, and founders, Colby and Ashley Frey. Colby and Ashley share their story with Big Chief and listeners. They were looking for ways to showcase their farms’ grains and their passion …

Henderson and Anderson discuss some views/facts about New Year's resolutions/intentions for students and adults. Happy New Year and have a wonderful Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please ema…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with three-time guest, Rebecca Burnworth, Founder & Owner, of The Stave and District 7 Social. Rebecca was previously a guest on Episodes 4 & 61. The guys talk with Rebecca about everything that has been going on at The Stave since she last appeared on the show, …

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to Chico, California and introduces listeners to Golden Beaver Distillery. He chats with fellow U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Founder, and Owner, Kris Koenig. Mike Kellogg from California Waterfowl Association Veterans Hunt Program also joins Big Chief and Kris. A portion of each Gold…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with a true Kentucky treasure – 8-time James Beard Foundation Nominee, Chef Ouita Michel from Holly Hill & Co. and the Holly Hill Restaurant Group. The guys talk with Ouita about how her original plan to attend law school in New York City after graduating from th…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride to announce his 2023 Craft Distillery and Whiskey of the Year with special guest Steve Johnson. I’m the first half Big Chief announces Treaty Oak Distillery in Dripping Springs Texas as his 2023 Craft Distillery of the Year. The Big Man explains that Treaty Oak won it with an over…

Henderson and Anderson discuss some good and not so good gifts other faculty have received during the holidays. How Henderson segues into a proctologist story is beyond us. How does Anderson put up with him? Happy New Year!! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on …

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with Sam Rock, Founder, of Bluegrass Distillers in Lexington, KY. Sam was previously a guest on Episode 102 in January 2022. The guys talk with Sam about all of the changes that have occurred with Bluegrass Distillers in the almost 2 y…

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride with a Liquor Store and Whiskey Festival. His guest is Michael Wright, General Manager of Longhorn Liquor chain in Southeast Texas and Director of the SETX Whiskey Festival. Michael tells the Big Man about the ins and outs of a liquor store chain and how they manage their allocate…

Henderson and Anderson talk about their 2023 Christmas parties and gifts. Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year! Support the show If you're a teacher or any type of faculty or parent and would like to share your stories for us to read on our "Faculty Lounge Gossip" episodes, please email us at the following: bourbonandboxedwine@gmail.com. Let us kno…

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, The Bourbon Life Crew spends some time hanging out live in The Bourbon Life Studios for their Holiday Spectacular, or as Matt called it their Bourbon Life Crew “Crewza Booza Reviewza Palooza”, aka the “15 Whiskey Blind Challenge.” The Crew also discusses Bourbon Influencers on social media and what each …

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes you on a ride with a lawyer. His guest is Brian Haara, author of Bourbon Justice: How Whiskey Law Shaped America. He tells Big Chief about how he would review old litigation and how he stumbled on an interesting case from the late 1800’s about The Old Pepper Distillery. This led to him finding …