Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast

We're joined once more by author and historian, Professor Jonathan Noyalas for an exciting discussion on the life of Union General Philip Sheridan and his service throughout the American Civil War and beyond. As we get into our topic, we fill our glasses with a pour of Fighting Cock Bourbon Whiskey.

Have you missed our "distillery only" episodes? You're in luck! In Episode 47, we traveled to Black Draft Distillery in Martinsburg, West Virginia to sit down with founder Glen Price to talk about the Distillery, their whiskey, and how it came to be.

The conclusion to "the greatest story you've never heard" is here! Once more we're joined by Dr. Richard Quest to tell the incredible story of Lieutenant Benjamin Loring as we sip some Knob Creek Single Barrel Rye whiskey.

Are you ready for the greatest story you've never heard? Tune into Episode 45 as we're joined by Dr. Richard Quest for the unbelievable true story of Lieutenant Benjamin Loring. From ironclad battles, to POW jailbreaks, to aiding President Lincoln in his final moments, Benjamin Loring did it all and lived to tell the tale. As we dive into this movie-worthy topic, we sip some FEW Bottled-in-Bond Single Barrel Bourbon. But wait, there's a Part 2 coming next!

Join us for Episode 44 as we sit & sip with guest Pete Dalton for a conversation about the Goldsborough brothers over a pour of Southern Star Standard High Rye Bourbon!

We're joined by recurring guest, Jim Goecker, for the story of Judson Kilpatrick's Raid on Richmond. As we sit & sip, we've got our glasses full with a pour of Old Weller Antique 107 from Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Sit & sip with us as we enjoy a pour of Woodford Reserve Double Oak with Steve Chesley as he talks about Colonel James Mulligan and his death at the 2nd Battle of Kernstown.

We're back from an extended hiatus with an exciting new episode of Battlefields & Bourbon! In this episode we share a glass of Smoke Wagon Desert Colt with our guest Peter Dalton as he breaks down a lesser known topic of the American Civil War- Canadian involvement and Medal of Honor recipients from way up North.

Join us for our first episode of 2025 as we jump into the Battle of Brice's Crossroads with Graham Osborne, President of the Brice's Crossroads Foundation. As we do so, we have our glasses filled with James Pepper Barrel Proof Bourbon.

Join us for a special holiday episode with Will Eichler of Civil War Digital Digest as we sip some Jeptha Creed products and talk about Christmas during the Civil War!

Sit & sip with us and guest Jarred Marlowe as we discuss the "Battle" of Rio Hill in Charlottesville, Virginia. To pair with our topic, we've got J. Bumgardner's Virginia Bourbon from Ragged Branch Distillery.

Sit & sip with us as we open a bottle of Penelope Architect Bourbon for a discussion on the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi. We're joined once more by Mike Gionfriddo of Friddo History to guide us through the action!

Join us for a discussion on the life and legacy of Union General George Crook with friend and historian, Phil Spaugy! As we get into our topic, we share a pour of Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Reserve Bourbon. Cheers!

We're joined by Jarred Marlowe of the Blue & Gray Education Society for a discussion on the role of Danville and Martinsville, VA as they pertain to the final days of the American Civil War. As we break down this topic, we sip some Virginia Rye Whiskey from J.H. BARDS in Blacksburg, VA.

Dive into the Battle of Tom's Brook with us and guest Jim Goecker over a pour of Filibuster Triple Cask Cider Finished Bourbon!

Join us for our SECOND filmed episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we discuss the story of Rebecca Wright, Thomas Laws, and their influence on the 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. To help us break down the topic, we're joined by historian, filmmaker, and friend of the Podcast- Will Eichler! As we get into this story, we sip some Clyde May's Single Barrel Rye Whiskey! Join us for a classic story of espionage in the American Civil War! Filmed format is available on our YouTube channel!

Sit & sip with us as we discuss the Third Battle of Winchester with author and historian Scott Patchan over a pour of Southern Star Paragon Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon courtesy of Southern Distilling Co. in Statesville, North Carolina! Episode 32 comes to you just before the 160th Anniversary of this historic engagement.

Join us for another exciting episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we dive into the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky with a glass of Old Fitzgerald 10 Year! As we sip on this Spring 2023 release from Heaven Hill Distillery, we’re joined by recurring guest Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels and first-time guest Jarred Marlowe of The Blue & Gray Education Society!

We're excited to bring you our first filmed episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we discuss the life of George T. Stagg over a pour of Stagg Bourbon Batch 22A! In this episode, we discuss Stagg's service in the Union Army as well as his rise to fame in the whiskey industry. Episode 30 is truly the perfect combination of Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for a pour of Castle & Key Single Barrel Bourbon as we discuss the July 1864 Battle of Cool Spring! (Fittingly known as CASTLEman's Ferry) We're joined by Professor Jonathan Noyalas of Shenandoah University to guide us through this often overlooked engagement. Grab a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for a walk down memory lane as we sip some Weller 12 and reminisce on the past year of the Podcast! In this special episode, we highlight everything from our listeners to distilleries and fun facts about past episodes as well as exciting things to come. Pour yourself a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

We're back with another episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we sit & sip on some Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel from Heaven Hill Distillery! To pair with our whiskey, we discuss the July 2, 1861 Battle of Hokes Run, VA (now WV). This small, lesser known engagement features numerous notable names who would later rise to fame during the War. Ironically, this episode lasts longer than the Battle itself! So, grab your favorite Heaven Hill whiskey and lets talk Civil War history!

We're headed way up North in Episode 26 as we discuss the St. Albans Raid in Vermont! Haven't heard of it? That's probably because it occurred on the same day as the Battle of Cedar Creek! As we dive into this topic with Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels, we sip on some Smuggler's Notch Maple Infused Bourbon & Rye Whiskey from Smuggler's Notch Distillery in Jeffersonville, Vermont. Our whiskeys for this episode were graciously provided by one of our listeners, Cindy, as she sits in for the episode!

Sit & sip with us as we discuss Co. A of the 11th Mississippi Infantry over a glass of Michter's Sour Mash Whiskey with first time guest, Mike Gionfriddo. In Episode 25, Mike breaks down how the regiment came to be as well as the many notable engagements they were involved in. All of this, plus a deep dive into Michter's Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky! Pour a glass and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for another Distillery-Exclusive as we sit & sip with Mr. Bruce Tyler, founder of Weldon Mills Distillery in Weldon, North Carolina! We're coming to you from the Historic Weldon Mill Complex which is now home to the Distillery tasting room. In this episode, we sip some cocktails made with bourbons distilled, aged, and bottled by Weldon Mills as we talk with Bruce about his background and what got him into the industry. Be sure to check them out next time you're in North Carolina!

The Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast is excited to bring you Episode 23 from the Strayer House in beautiful downtown New Market, Virginia! As we discuss the Battle of New Market over a pour of Breckenridge High Proof Bourbon, we’re joined by Keven Walker, historian and CEO of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, to walk us through the Battle as well as the events leading up to it. Coincidentally, this Episode airs on the 160th Anniversary of the Battle! Sit & sip with us as we talk Bourbon Whiskey & American Civil War History! 

Join us for Episode 22 of the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we sip some award-winning West Bottoms Kansas City Whiskey and talk about the 1864 Battle of Westport, Missouri! We're joined by Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels as we break down the Battle and sip some KC whiskey. Be sure to check out West Bottoms Whiskey Co. via the link below! ⁠www.westbottomswhiskey.co

Join us for a special episode as we sit & sip with Wylie McDade of Devil's Due Distillery! In our first ever off-site recording, we sample some unreleased Bourbons straight from the barrel and talk all things Devil's Due. While this may be a distillery-exclusive episode, we always find a way to tie in some history! Be sure to listen for upcoming releases as well! Cheers!

Join us for our 20th episode of Battlefields & Bourbon as we sip some Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye and discuss Camp Russell with special guest, Mike Kehoe! Mr. Kehoe is a local historian and archaeologist with an extensive background on this Post-Cedar Creek encampment in the Valley. Pour yourself a glass and lets talk some American Civil War history!

Sit and sip some Jim Beam Black Label with us as we discuss leadership of the Confederate Army in the Shenandoah Valley with our "honorary guest co-host" Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels! In this episode, we break down some notable Confederate leaders such as Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Jubal Early, Turner Ashby, John Mosby, and their impact on the Valley during the Civil War. Pour a glass and lets talk Bourbon Whiskey & American Civil War History!

We're back with another exciting episode of the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast! In Episode 18, Jack & Elijah sample one of Penelope's flagship products; their 4 Grain Bourbon. As we sip, we explore a darker topic of the American Civil War- death in battle. Full disclosure, there will be some topics discussed that some listeners may find disturbing. With that in mind, discretion is advised. Now lets talk Bourbon Whiskey & American Civil War History!

Westerners rejoice! We're back with another Western Theater topic for Episode 17 of the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast! As we discuss the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas with Aaron Siever, we sip on some Bulleit Bourbon from Bulleit Distilling Co. in Louisville, Kentucky. Grab a glass and pour some Frontier Whiskey and lets talk Civil War History!

The Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast is excited to bring you another great episode featuring Mr. Aaron's Civil War Travels himself; Aaron Siever! The Western Theater is finally getting some love as we cover the Battles of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in Tennessee. To quench our thirst during the episode, we sip on some Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon, Uncut Unfiltered. Sit and sip with us for another action packed episode of Bourbon Whiskey & American Civil War History!

We're back with another episode of The Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we sip on some newly released Traveller Whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery for a discussion on the 1862 Romney Campaign! We're joined by our long-time guest, Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels to walk us through Stonewall Jackson's bold Winter Expedition. Fill your glass and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Sit & sip with the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we have a pour (or two) of Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength and discuss Winchester at War! With this topic, we dive into various aspects of Winchester's role during the Civil War ranging from civilians to soldiers, battles to camp life, and all else in between!

Sit & sip with us for "the Episode that nobody asked for" as we taste two different Bourbons in Episode 13 while we talk about what got us into history and where we are today! Our featured whiskeys are Evan Williams 12 Year and Devil's Due Cherry Bounce- 2 special editions for a special occasion! Grab your favorite holiday beverage and join us for a special episode of Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for a pour of Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon on the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg! As we sip on this Virginia Bourbon, we discuss the December 11-15th, 1862 Battle as well as some interesting facts and anecdotes from the conflict with our reoccurring guest, Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels. Grab a drink and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Sit & sip with the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we have a pour of Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch from Buffalo Trace Distillery! In Episode 11, we're joined by Nicholas Picerno, Chairman Emeritus of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District, as we talk about the 1st, 10th, and 29th Maine Infantry Regiments and their service during the American Civil War. Grab your drink of choice and lets talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Join us for a pour of Clyde May's Straight Bourbon as we discuss the May 27, 1864 Battle of Pickett's Mill, Georgia! We're joined once again by Aaron Siever of Aaron's Civil War Travels to break down our first episode of the Western Theater! To see more from Aaron's Civil War Travels, check out the link below! https://youtube.com/@aaronscivilwartravels6181?si=kojNaJtbKWO7l9-A

Sit & sip with the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as Jack and Elijah crack open a single barrel selection of 1792 Bottled-in-Bond while they discuss metal detecting, archaeology, and how they pertain to modern interpretation of the American Civil War!

The Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast is excited to bring you another great episode featuring historian Phil Spaugy. As we sit down with Phil to discuss the 19th Indiana at Gettysburg, we sip on some Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength hand selected by the Master Distiller of Four Roses, Brent Elliott. Sit and sip with us as we bring you more Bourbon Whiskey and American Civil War History!

Sit and sip with the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we taste George Remus Straight Bourbon from the Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana! To go along with the Lawrenceburg theme, we dive into the history of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry Regiment- East Wing, which fielded cavaliers from the Dearborn and surrounding counties. From Antietam to Gettysburg and Petersburg, the 3rd Indiana was present for many defining moments in the Eastern Theater. We're joined by native Indianian and historian, Mr. Jim Goecker, who authored a history on the Regiment. Cheers!

Sit and sip with the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we discuss the Battles of Harrisonburg, Cross Keys & Port Republic with special guest Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels! As we get into these Battles, we taste Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Bourbon from the A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Sit and sip with us as we are joined by the founder of Broken Barrel Whiskey Co., Seth Benhaim! In Episode 5, we taste their award winning Cask Strength Bourbon and discuss the Company and how it came to be.

Sit and sip with us as we dive into the First Battle of Kernstown with a glass of Catoctin Creek Ragnarök Rye Whiskey! In Episode 4, we are joined by Mike Robinson of Winchester Tales as he helps illustrate the March 23, 1862 Battle where Stonewall Jackson suffers his first major defeat. Grab your beverage of choice and let’s talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Sit and sip with us as we crack open a bottle of Old Volstead’s Single Barrel Bourbon from Virginia’s own Mt. Defiance Distillery in Middleburg! We’re joined by our first-ever guest, Aaron Siever of Aaron’s Civil War Travels, for a discussion on the June 1863 Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville as part of the Gettysburg Campaign series. Grab a drink and let’s talk Battlefields & Bourbon!

Sit and sip with us as we jump into our second episode! Our feature Bourbon is Blanton’s Single Barrel from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. As we savor this delicious rarity, we break down the June 9th, 1863 Battle of Brandy Station; the largest cavalry battle in North America… or is it?

Sit and sip with the Battlefields & Bourbon Podcast as we embark upon our inaugural episode! Featured in our debut is Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. As we enjoy a pour of this fine Bourbon, we discuss the June 13-15th Battle of Second Winchester. Sit back, grab a drink, and let’s talk some history!