Ep 116: Understanding Bourbon with Scotty Neil

Kirk sits down with Scotty Neil, president and co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon, to discuss his transition from a 17-year military career in Special Forces to entrepreneurship in distilling, how military training fosters teamwork and leadership in business, and the valuable contributions of veterans in entrepreneurship.0:00 Intro to the Journey 2:36 The Man Behind the Mic 5:10 Scotty's Military Background 8:17 Transitioning to Civilian Life 9:23 The Birth of Horse Soldier Bourbon 9:52 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 11:14 Understanding the Roots of Bourbon 13:14 The History of Whiskey Taxation 15:20 Lessons Learned in Special Operations 16:49 The Importance of Training Fundamentals 23:21 Bonds Forged in Service 25:16 Family Legacy and Military Heritage 29:03 The Impact of 9/11 55:45 Realities of the War on Terror 58:04 Proposals for Military Action 58:11 The Plan Against the Taliban 1:00:21 Hollywood and the Reality 1:05:15 The Script Dispute 1:07:21 Skills from Military Training 1:11:34 Creating a Nonprofit for Veterans 1:19:53 The Journey to the Distillery 1:24:55 Discovering Opportunities in Distillation 1:28:55 Crafting the Perfect Bourbon Bottle 1:43:24 Celebrating Brotherhood and Purpose 1:52:08 Reflections on the Army-Navy Game For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical