The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 33 - Brion Dalton & Jared Porritt, Founders - Taking the Whiskey Ride

"Life's storms have a way of clearing the trail. Fair weather friends disappear when the rain starts falling, but the ones who ride beside you through the storm, that's your tribe."   Big Chief   This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief sits down with Brion Dalton and Jared Porritt, founders of Taking the Whiskey Ride, for a conversation about whiskey, friendship, loyalty, and giving back.   The three start the ride with The Whiskey Trip Ironroot Republic Single Barrel Pick, the barrel that brought the three of them together. What started with a shared love of whiskey grew into a friendship and eventually something much bigger.   Brion and Jared share the story behind the creation of Taking the Whiskey Ride, why they wanted to support The Whiskey Trip, and how the whiskey community has become about far more than what's in the glass.   In the second half, everyone takes a different road.   Big Chief sips on The Whiskey Trip Frey Ranch Single Barrel Pick, a unique 100% wheat whiskey.   Brion pours a J.T. Meleck.   Jared breaks out an 18 Year Cooper & Cask.   With whiskey in their glasses, the guys look toward the future. They talk about upcoming barrel picks, what's next for Taking the Whiskey Ride, growing the community, and most importantly, finding ways to give back and help others.   This episode is about more than whiskey. It's about the people who show up when the weather turns, the friendships forged along the ride, and recognizing the people who have become your tribe.   Sometimes the whiskey brings you together. The friendship is what keeps you riding.   Pour yourself something good and Take the Ride with Big Chief, Brion, and Jared on this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip.   Cheers!