EPISODE · Mar 30, 2025 · 25 MIN
MidSouth Whiskey Crash Course: Bourbon, Rye & Regional Spirits Explained
from Spirits In The Material World | A MidSouth Culture & Southern Stories Podcast · host Sean Blankenship, a Pairaces Studio production
In this podcast episode, Sean and Wyatt Blankenship explore the complex world of whiskey. They delve into the distinctions between different types of whiskey such as bourbon, rye, and scotch, explaining the unique ingredients and processes each involves. Wyatt shares insights on how bourbon should be 51% corn and aged in new charred white oak barrels. Regional influences, like Tennessee whiskey's Lincoln county process, also play a significant role. As a clinical educator turned whiskey enthusiast, Wyatt provides listeners with informative yet accessible knowledge for those new to whiskey, making the spirit less intimidating and more intriguing.
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In this podcast episode, Sean and Wyatt Blankenship explore the complex world of whiskey. They delve into the distinctions between different types of whiskey such as bourbon, rye, and scotch, explaining the unique ingredients and processes each involves. Wyatt shares insights on how bourbon should be 51% corn and aged in new charred white oak barrels. Regional influences, like Tennessee whiskey's Lincoln county process, also play a significant role. As a clinical educator turned whiskey enthusiast, Wyatt provides listeners with informative yet accessible knowledge for those new to whiskey, making the spirit less intimidating and more intriguing.
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