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Beasts of Bourbon
by Jeff Cohen, Joe Holland, Mark Manfredi, Riley Heldenfels
Four friends, one mic, and a shared love of bourbon - pour a glass and join the Beasts as they trade stories, takes, and tastings every week(ish).
Episodes
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Episode 11 - Infinity Bottles, Beginner Bourbons, and John Wick
This time the guys build on Joe's infinity bottle habit as Mark unveils his own 16 variety blend, complete with hand delivered samples and a decanter presentation. The crew swaps beginner bourbon recommendations for newcomers, from Buffalo Trace and Bulleit to Angel's Envy and Green River, then...
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Episode 10 Pt. 2 - Bourbon Books, Split Pants and Rock-and-Roll Bourbon
In Part 2 of Episode 10, the conversation shifts from the glass to the bookshelf as the crew discusses bourbon author Fred Minnick, the history of Old Crow, bourbon storytelling, and the personalities shaping today's whiskey world. The guys also dive into the changing bourbon industry, the rise…
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Episode 10 Pt. 1 - Award-Winning Bourbon and A Distillery Surprise
The Best of Bourbon crew is back with a packed episode featuring a live tasting of New Riff Kentucky Straight Bourbon-the recent winner of a major international whiskey award. The guys compare tasting notes, discuss whether bourbon competitions really matter, and share stories about tracking down...
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Episode 09 - Budget Bottles and Bourbon Blunders
This week the crew proves (again) that you don’t need to spend big to drink well—diving into solid pours under $50, from Buffalo Trace to Green River and beyond. Along the way, things get… predictably off the rails. AI-powered tasting notes, charred oak glasses, a tragic infinity bottle mix-up…
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Episode 08 - New Bottles, Japanese Whisky, and Bourbon Semantics
This week, the crew swaps notes on recent bourbon finds and a mysterious “local” bottle that wasn’t so local after all. Riley and Jeff share stories from their whiskey adventures in Japan, and the group dives into some bourbon semantics while debating what really qualifies as bourbon. Along the…
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Episode 07 - Infinity Bottle Unveiled and One Year on the Bourbon Trail
This week, the crew celebrates one year since their Bourbon Trail trip by finally unveiling the infinity bottle experiment. They swap tasting notes, debate proof and price points, talk merch mishaps, revisit Louisville favorites, and make plans for a return trip. Anniversary pours, big laughs…
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Episode 06 - Blind Tastings, Infinity Bottle Rundown, and Favorite Sipping Spots
The Beasts are back with a blind taste test that surprises everyone—turns out this whiskey of the week hits different when you don't know what you're drinking. Joe updates the crew on his ever-evolving infinity bottle project (23 bourbons and counting), while the gang shares their favorite places...
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Episode 05 - WhistlePig and Lake Champlain
This week, the crew kicks off their annual Lake Champlain trip with a stop at the WhistlePig tasting room in Vermont. They talk through the flights they tried, the rye that surprised them, and what makes the distillery worth the detour, all while mixing in ferry stories, shifting weather, fishing...
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Episode 00 - We Don't Know Jack (But We'll Drink Him Anyway)
Four friends finally turn years of bourbon-fueled rambling into a podcast. Expect questionable memories, plenty of sarcasm, and our not-so-expert takes on some famous bourbons. We don't know Jack - but we'll drink him anyway.
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Episode 01 - The Bourbon Trail pt. 1
The crew takes their first deep dive into the Bourbon Trail - tasting favorites, trading stories, and pouring on the sarcasm. Louisville never tasted this good.
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Episode 02 - The Bourbon Trail pt. 2
The journey continues on the Bourbon Trail - uncovering hidden gems, debating the best pours, and proving that great whiskey pairs perfectly with sharper banter. More laughs, more pours, and Louisville tasting like a dream.
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Episode 03 - The Bourbon Trail pt. 3
Stories, laughs, and a few unexpected detours mark the final leg of the Bourbon Trail. The crew celebrates good whiskey, great company, and the memories made along the way.
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Episode 04 - Infinity Bottles, Lake Trips, and National Bourbon Week
This week, the crew dives into bourbon adventures near and far - from planning a lake trip through Vermont to tasting Whistlepig and exploring the mysterious infinity bottle. We share travel tales and toast to National Bourbon Week, all while keeping the banter flowing and the glasses full.
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How many episodes does Beasts of Bourbon have?
Beasts of Bourbon currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Beasts of Bourbon about?
Four friends, one mic, and a shared love of bourbon - pour a glass and join the Beasts as they trade stories, takes, and tastings every week(ish).
How often does Beasts of Bourbon release new episodes?
Beasts of Bourbon has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Beasts of Bourbon?
Beasts of Bourbon is created and hosted by Jeff Cohen, Joe Holland, Mark Manfredi, Riley Heldenfels.
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