Bourbon and whiskey expert Tom Fischer shares the news with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a microphone in the other. Discussions of cocktails, travel, and occasionally even Scotch. Calling all chefs, distillers, and humans: Pull up a seat at the bar and have a chat...the first drink is on us! Contact: bourbon@ bourbonblog.com to book an interview or say hi.
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Tony Award-nominated actor Will Swenson—who originated the role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise on Broadway—joins bourbon expert and longtime friend Tom Fischer as the musical arrives at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre. Will discusses becoming Neil Diamond and Diamond’s extraordinary connection with Australian audiences. He also looks back on La Mirada Theatre’s ambitious, asylum-set production…
IU vs Miami is on the championship stage, and Hoosiers fans are raising a glass of Indiana Bourbon for the moment. Hard Truth Distilling Co. Master Distiller Bryan Smith joins the conversation to connect Indiana bourbon culture to the mindset behind Coach Curt Cignetti’s rise. We also hit key names like Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt, plus simple bourbon cocktail ideas for game night. We'll also…
Eric Church fans know the line from “Never Break Heart” — and it helped inspire the name "Whiskey JYPSI." In this episode, Bourbon expert Tom Fischer sits down with JYPSI Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman for a straight, whiskey-first conversation on how JYPSI is built: blending decisions, barrel strategy, and how different woods shape flavor. We break down three key releases (each built around a…
Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with Cohiba’s Sean Williams about the Weller by Cohiba 2025 (Antique 107) - a limited cigar built around a real bourbon connection: a U.S. Broadleaf binder aged in Weller Antique 107 barrels, dressed in those sleek red-and-gold tubes. They dig into why this release has become a collector-level chase, what makes it different from other collabs, and—adding to the…
A $5,000 and 30-year-old single malt? Yes, this is WhistlePig’s rarest release yet. In this episode, whiskey expert Tom Fischer sits down with WhistlePig Chief Blender Meghan Ireland to taste and discuss the highly limited release of WhistlePig Big ShǝBàng 30-Year Single Malt , aged three decades in American oak and finished about four weeks in Tuscan Vin Santo casks WhistlePig Distillery of…
It’s Bourbon Heritage Month 2025, and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer talks with High West's Tara Lindley to explore The Prisoner’s Share. This limited release blends Straight Bourbon and Rye aged 4–15 years, then finishes in French oak barrels that previously held Napa Valley’s The Prisoner Red Blend . Bottled at 102 proof, it delivers a layered whiskey experience that unites the worlds of bourbon and…
Ever smoked tobacco grown in France? This tobacco comes from the Mugron River Valley near Bordeaux, and it’s the Macanudo Emissary France Cigar . Bourbon expert Tom Fischer is joined by Matt Wilson, Macanudo’s Senior Brand Manager , as they light up this rare blend with tobaccos aged 4 to 10 years from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, the U.S., and Brazil. To top it off, they pair the cigar with…
Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 brought one of the big highlights of the weekend: Buzzard’s Roost’s first-ever Cigar Blend Bourbon . Known for their Cigar Rye, this new special barrel release is crafted to pair perfectly with a fine cigar. In this episode, Tom Fischer of BourbonBlog.com talks with co-founder Jason Brauner about what makes this bourbon unique, how it compares to the Cigar Rye, and…
Bourbon expert Tom Fischer previews Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2025 with 15 STARS founders Rick and Ricky Johnson. They discuss the first-ever Artisan Collection release, a 109-proof blend of 15- and 12-year Kentucky and Indiana bourbons, limited to just 1,290 bottles, available nationwide with a select number featured in Bardstown, Kentucky this weekend during the festival. We also taste and…
American Single Malt Whiskey is now officially recognized as a distinct whiskey category by the federal government—the first new addition in over 52 years! The TTB’s landmark decision, effective January 19, 2025, establishes clear standards for American Single Malt, ensuring authenticity, protecting producers, and elevating its global reputation. In this podcast, whiskey expert Tom Fischer sips…
