Episode Three

On this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, hosts Jerry and Paul talk with John Bryant of Colt Americana by Small Batch Beard Co., a veteran-founder who developed skin-first beard oils after struggling with sensitive skin—covering biomimetic carrier blends, fragrance choices, and small-batch scent stories inspired by Southern Americana. The conversation explores product testing, layering (oil, architectural fluid, liquid butter), seasonal scent strategy, and troubleshooting skin reactions—highlighting fragrance or comedogenic ingredients as common causes and recommending patch tests or a dermatologist for persistent rashes.