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BOURBON AND BRANCH

BOURBON AND BRANCH

By Shawn DeWitt

Bourbon stories, bourbon reviews, bourbon news, bourbon history. The pursuit of a true American spirit. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BourbNBranchPod, Instagram @BourbandBranch, or join the Facebook group Bourbon & Branch Podcast. You can also email the show shawn@bourbonandbranch.online
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Episode 7: Alright, Alright, Alright, It's Wild Turkey Time.

BOURBON AND BRANCH Apr 08, 2018

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Dram Sized Reviews: Maker's 46

Dram Sized Reviews: Maker's 46

Dram sized review of Maker's 46 Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
Jan 04, 202105:05
Boozysnack Bracket Blowout Round 4

Boozysnack Bracket Blowout Round 4

The final preliminary before the Terrific 12.
Jan 02, 202132:25
Bourbon Cocktails 101: The Night Fall

Bourbon Cocktails 101: The Night Fall

Toora Loora Toora Loo Rye Ay, Bring on 2021!
Dec 29, 202003:44
Garrison Brothers 2018 Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon

Garrison Brothers 2018 Balmorhea Texas Straight Bourbon

Came across a sample of 2018 Balmorhea bourbon while searching the closet for Christmas decorations. Santa came early as I get to revisit what I thought to be a long lost terrific boozysnack.
Dec 22, 202007:47
Round 3 of the Boozysnack Bracket Blowout

Round 3 of the Boozysnack Bracket Blowout

Round 3 of the competition heats up with 6 more delicious boozysnacks. Find out who advanced to the terrific 12.
Dec 19, 202028:53
Boozysnack Bracket Blowout Round Two!

Boozysnack Bracket Blowout Round Two!

Round two of the Boozysnack Bracket Blowout with competition from stalwarts Old Forester Birthday Bourbon to lesser know players like Noah's Mill. Listen and find out which bourbon advanced to the Terrific 12.
Dec 10, 202030:15
Bourbon Cocktail 101: Toasted Marshmallow Old Fashioned

Bourbon Cocktail 101: Toasted Marshmallow Old Fashioned

Learn how to make a toasted marshmallow old fashioned cocktail as well as the toasted marshmallow syrup used in this delicious #boozysnack
Dec 09, 202005:48
Cocktail 101: The Grand Manhattan

Cocktail 101: The Grand Manhattan

Learn how to make a delicious riff on the classic Manhattan cocktail, cheer!
Dec 08, 202004:27
Cocktail 101: Boulevardier & Mixer or Sipper?: Jim Beam Straight Bourbon

Cocktail 101: Boulevardier & Mixer or Sipper?: Jim Beam Straight Bourbon

Do you want to make a fancy #boozysnack? Learn how to make a #boulevardier and find out if Jim Beam is a mixer or a sipper.
Dec 07, 202007:32
Bourbon Cocktail 101: Bourbon & Blossom

Bourbon Cocktail 101: Bourbon & Blossom

The Bourbon & Blossom cocktail a delicious #boozysnack that's perfect for Sunday brunch, cheers!
Dec 06, 202004:23
Boozysnack Bracket Blowout Round #1

Boozysnack Bracket Blowout Round #1

Round one of the 1st ever #Boozysnack Bracket Blowout! Pappy 20 vs Maker's 46, Blood Oath Pact No. 6 vs Booker's, Weller Single Barrel vs 1792 BiB. Find out which bourbon advances to the #Terrific12, cheers!
Dec 03, 202030:39
Thanksgiving cocktails: Mr. Evans

Thanksgiving cocktails: Mr. Evans

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Today is a special cocktail episode and it's a step by step creation of the Mr. Evans, a tasty #boozysnack using Heaven Hill BiB, cheers!
Nov 26, 202007:31
Four Roses Small Batch Select

Four Roses Small Batch Select

On this episode I share my thoughts on Four Roses Small Batch Select straight bourbon.
Nov 20, 202010:42
Kentucky Peerless Straight Bourbon

Kentucky Peerless Straight Bourbon

In this episode I share my assessment of Kentucky Peerless Small Batch Straight Bourbon. Distillery: Peerless Distilling Co.
City: Louisville, KY
Style: Straight bourbon
ABV: 54.5% (109 proof)
Nov 13, 202010:43
Every US president's favorite #boozysnack.

Every US president's favorite #boozysnack.

With the election behind us I wanted to share a little something that kept with the theme but was more fun than worrying about all that voter fraud "malarkey". Congratulations to President elect Biden and VP elect Harris, cheers!
Nov 11, 202023:01
Blackberry bourbon jam & a blackberry ginger bourbon smash!

Blackberry bourbon jam & a blackberry ginger bourbon smash!

The culinary correspondent Feliz returns after a long hiatus with her delicious blackberry bourbon jam recipe & I incorporate it into my take on a tasty bourbon, blackberry & ginger smash, cheers!
Apr 26, 202008:05
Time traveling with Elmer

Time traveling with Elmer

Brief reading about Elmer T. Lee from 1986.
Apr 22, 202003:36
The rise of rye

The rise of rye

A shared article about the rise of rye whiskey written by Chuck Cowdery.
Apr 09, 202006:54
Old Charter 8

Old Charter 8

Impromptu Old Charter 8 review and well wishes, cheers!
Apr 02, 202006:27
Demented and sad but social distancing party

Demented and sad but social distancing party

Super cala fragilistic expealidotios
Mar 28, 202001:32
Episode 39: A bit of bourbon 101

Episode 39: A bit of bourbon 101

On this episode I breakdown everyone's favorite #boozysnack with some terms and information about the fundamentals of bourbon and how it relates to a flavor profile, cheers!
Jan 30, 202007:50
Episode 38: Peg Leg Porker 8 Year Tennessee Straight Bourbon

Episode 38: Peg Leg Porker 8 Year Tennessee Straight Bourbon

This week I review Peg Leg Porker 8 year bourbon and share some facts about the man behind the #boozysnack, Carey Bringle.

Jan 16, 202009:39
Episode 37: Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon

Episode 37: Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon

I review Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Kentucky straight bourbon and share some facts about the inspiration behind the #boozysnack, Colonel Albert Blanton.

Jan 10, 202009:01
Episode 36: Early Times Bottled in Bond

Episode 36: Early Times Bottled in Bond

This week I sample and review Early Times bottled in bond bourbon and share some facts about the founder Jack Beam.

Jan 05, 202008:25
Episode 35: George Dickel Barrel Select Whisky

Episode 35: George Dickel Barrel Select Whisky

On this episode of the bourbondandbranch.online podcast I sample and review Dickel Barrel Select Tennessee Whisky and Give a bit of history about Old George, Cheers!

#boozysnack #bourbon #whiskey #whisky #civilazationbeginswithdistillation

Dec 19, 201908:44
Episode 34: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

Episode 34: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

I share my review of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked along with some fun facts about the brand.

Dec 13, 201910:10
Episode 33: I'm Back! CYPB, Uncle "Nearest", Top 5

Episode 33: I'm Back! CYPB, Uncle "Nearest", Top 5

It's been too long but I'm back! This episode has a review of CYPB, a bit of important bourbon history, my top 5 pours, and details about www.bourbonandbranch.online my new shiny addition to the #boozysnack empire.

Dec 07, 201908:43
December 7, 2019

December 7, 2019

Dec 07, 201900:22
Episode 32: Calumet Farm 10 Year Single Rack Black Bourbon

Episode 32: Calumet Farm 10 Year Single Rack Black Bourbon

This week I sample and review Calumet Farm 10 year single rack black Kentucky straight bourbon. Listen and find out if it earned a decent #boozysnack grade, cheers!

Apr 11, 201910:06
Episode 31: A Fistful of Bourbon

Episode 31: A Fistful of Bourbon

This week I sample and review A Fistful of Bourbon. Did it earn a decent #boozysnack grade? Please listen to find out, cheers!

Apr 04, 201913:10
Bonus International Whisky Day(Monkey Shoulder Review)

Bonus International Whisky Day(Monkey Shoulder Review)

On this bonus episode honoring international whisky day I review Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, cheers!

Mar 27, 201909:17
Bonus Round: The Original Gold Bar Blended Whiskey

Bonus Round: The Original Gold Bar Blended Whiskey

On this bonus episode of the @bourbnbranchpod I sample and review The Original Gold Bar Blended Whiskey. Is it liquid gold? Tune in and find out, cheers!

Mar 16, 201909:09
Episode 30: Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B

Episode 30: Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B

It's a special episode ahead of our trip to the #NewOrleansBourbonFestival next week. That's right none other than Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B! A special #boozysnack for a special occasion, cheers!
Mar 15, 201915:13
Saint Patrick's Day Bonus Round

Saint Patrick's Day Bonus Round

May the luck of the Irish be with you! Here's a bonus round episode with a tasty Irish #boozysnack that any fan of whiskey from the Emerald Isle would enjoy, Slainte!

Mar 12, 201907:35
Episode 29: Jefferson's Chef's & NOLA Bourbon Festival News

Episode 29: Jefferson's Chef's & NOLA Bourbon Festival News

This week we review Jefferson's Chef's collaboration & give a bit of news about the Bourbon & Branch Podcast attending the upcoming New Orleans Bourbon Festival, Cheers!

Mar 08, 201909:22
Episode 28: Jim Beam Prohibition & NOLA Bread Pudding

Episode 28: Jim Beam Prohibition & NOLA Bread Pudding

On this episode I review Jim Beam Prohibiton style bourbon & the culinary correspondent my wife Feliz returns to share her New Orleans bread pudding with whiskey sauce, cheers!

Feb 28, 201912:32
Episode 27: My 10 Favorite Bourbons $30 or Less

Episode 27: My 10 Favorite Bourbons $30 or Less

On this episode I share 10 quality #boozysnacks that won't hurt your bourbon budget.  

Feb 21, 201913:41
Bourbon & Branch Bonus Round 2

Bourbon & Branch Bonus Round 2

More #boozysnack goodness from the @bourbnbranchpod. I sample 2 great #boozysnacks on this episode(Noah's Mill Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Bourbon) & give you my thoughts, cheers!

Feb 20, 201913:12
Bourbon & Branch Bonus Round

Bourbon & Branch Bonus Round

Who say mixers can't be fun? Here's a bonus round where ready made Old Fashioned cocktails are featured, cheers!

Feb 07, 201912:26
Episode 26: Hochstadter's Slow & Low, Rock & Rye

Episode 26: Hochstadter's Slow & Low, Rock & Rye

We're baaaack! This week I share a review of a classic, none other that Hochstadter's Slow & Low Rock & Rye. It's a historical #boozysnack that deserves your attention. So listen, enjoy, & don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @bourbnbranchpod, cheers! 

Feb 05, 201911:46
Episode 25 Oak & Eden Bourbon

Episode 25 Oak & Eden Bourbon

Episode 25 is a review of the new Oak & Eden bourbon finished with a toasted oak spiral inside the bottle.
Nov 18, 201807:30
Episode 24: E.H. Taylor Single Barrel

Episode 24: E.H. Taylor Single Barrel

On this episode I sample and review E.H. Taylor Single Barrel BiB Kentucky straight bourbon.
Oct 21, 201809:11
Episode 23: Boondocks 8 year port finished bourbon.

Episode 23: Boondocks 8 year port finished bourbon.

On this episode I sample & review Boondocks 8 year port finished bourbon. It was a rather tasty #boozysnack & I hope everyone enjoys this episode as much as I enjoyed the bourbon, cheers!
Oct 07, 201808:43
Episode 22 Double Feature

Episode 22 Double Feature

In this episode I review Woodford Reserve double oaked & Uncle Nearest 1856 premium whiskey.
Oct 06, 201812:26
Episode 21 Rebel Yell Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon

Episode 21 Rebel Yell Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon

On the latest episode of @bourbnbranchpod I review the Rebel Yell Single Barrel 10 Year Bourbon, cheers!
Sep 23, 201806:52
Episode 20 Knob Creek small batch bourbon

Episode 20 Knob Creek small batch bourbon

On this episode I sample and review Knob Creek small batch Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.
Aug 21, 201806:25
Episode 19: Mellow Corn

Episode 19: Mellow Corn

Episode 19, a review of Mellow Corn the 100 proof Kentucky straight corn whiskey that's one of the best values around.
Aug 06, 201807:26
Episode 18 Wild Turkey Longbranch & Garcia Y Vega Elegante

Episode 18 Wild Turkey Longbranch & Garcia Y Vega Elegante

Episode 18: I review Wild Turkey Longbranch & a Garcia Y Vega Elegante while playing the bongos naked, cheers everyone!
Jul 16, 201811:55
Episode 17: Branching out again with a beer & cigar pairing.

Episode 17: Branching out again with a beer & cigar pairing.

This week I branch out a bit with a Karbach brewing company blood orange raddler & an Ashton half Corona Connecticut edition cigar.
Jul 10, 201808:40
Episode 16: Widow Jane 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Episode 16: Widow Jane 10 Year Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey

On this latest trip down the Bourbon & Branch trail I review Widow Jane 10 year old bourbon. Please subscribe & listen to the #BourbonandBranchpodcast on your favorite platform. Also follow the show on Twitter @bourbnbranchpod Instagram @bourbandbranch & join our Facebook group Bourbon and Branch podcast. Cheers everyone!
Jul 01, 201809:24