How a House Swap Sparked a Bourbon Brand – Fernhill Station

This isn’t your average bourbon origin story. It starts with a house swap — and ends with a bottle of Fernhill Station on the shelf in Australia. In the second ep with James from HP Bowlo, we hear how a simple home exchange led to a deep dive into American whiskey, inspired a brand name, and sparked a whole new obsession. We talk through the journey of building a label from scratch, balancing work and passion, and finding a flavour profile that felt like them. It’s real, it’s hilarious, and it’s exactly why we love indie bourbon. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & house swap that changed everything 01:00 – First time tasting real American bourbon 02:00 – From "what is this?" to "how do we make this?" 03:30 – Sharing bottles, chasing flavour 04:30 – Naming the brand and getting serious 06:00 – Full-time jobs vs bourbon dream 07:30 – How they 'made the cut' 08:30 – Earthy, warming, and beautifully drinkable 09:30 – People care about people