Bourbon and BS Podcast
by Steve Crain
Bourbon and BS stems from our Whiskey Wednesdays in the Steve's Garage in Columbus, OH. Steve will typically crack a new bottle and smoke a few cigars each Wednesday with friends and guests. Tune in each week to see who and what we are talking about and what we are drinking and smoking!
Episodes
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Episode 357: Barrell Bourbon Cigar Blend and El Titan de Bronze Nicaragua
We are excited to have Tripp Stimson back on the show with Barrell Bourbon's new Cigar Blend. It features whiskeys aged 7.5 years to 18 years finished in different casks. We also have something new from El Titan de Bronze, Nicaragua, to light up with it. Part Two: Following Trends and Taking...
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Episode 355: Blind Barrels Experience and Rocky Patel Edge 20th
We have something unique for you tonight from a company called Blind Barrels with Bobby DeMars, CEO/Founder. Find out how their subscription service works and how they help you learn more about bourbon and whiskey. We are lighting up a cigar that is a celebration of a Rocky Patel staple project...
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Episode 354: Whiskey War Cigar Cask Batch #5 and CAO Flathead Speed Shop
We have the guys from High Bank Distillery this week to talk about the newest edition of their Whiskey War Cigar Cask and their Watch Party happening this week for March Madness! This is Batch #5 of this Cigar Cask and we are excited to try it with something new from CAO Cigars, the Flathead…
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Episode 345: Watershed Toasted Oak Finish and La Aroma de Cuba El Jefe Connecticut
We are thrilled to have Ryan Venrick back in the garage this week to sample the newest of the Fall Finishing Series, Finished in Toasted Oak Barrels. This is currently only available in Ohio through Watershed's own lottery at watersheddistillery.com. We are lighting up the La Aroma de Cuba El…
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Episode 335.2: Community Q&A
We turn to the community for some questions and more this week. Join the Bourbon and BS Community Page on Facebook if you want to continue the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it out together. Please Drink Responsibly byjack.com/bourbonandbs to buy some shirts! Thanks...
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Episode 335.1: La Gloria Cubana Los Gloriosos and Kamiki Maltage
We are joined by our friend, Shawn Wilkinson, back in the garage and he has brought something all the way from Japan. We are interested to see what Kamiki Maltage is all about along with a new cigar from La Gloria Cubana. Los Gloriosos is a new blend for the brand that is actually made by the...
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Episode 334.2: Keeping It Fresh
We are being joined by Hector Alfonso and Tyler Jones from Espinosa Cigars this week an unreleased cigar this week! The Warhead Independence Day is one of many new releases from Espinosa Cigars this year. Mike Dieter is also joining us for these cigars and we are cracking a bottle from Jeptha…
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Episode 334.1: Espinosa Warhead Independence Day and Jeptha Creed Four Grain Bourbon
We are being joined by Hector Alfonso and Tyler Jones from Espinosa Cigars this week an unreleased cigar this week! The Warhead Independence Day is one of many new releases from Espinosa Cigars this year. Mike Dieter is also joining us for these cigars and we are cracking a bottle from Jeptha…
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Episode 333.2: Spring is Here
Even though it is still turning the corner when it comes to the weather, we are looking forward to Spring. Spring brings the outdoors back to our daily lives, more outdoor chores, and just a "breath of fresh air." New beginnings in the Spring means more when there is preparation leading up to it....
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Episode 333.1: Watershed Rye 003 and Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Midnight Twist
**Audio clears up around the 6 min mark, but you can still hear the first part with some good info!**We have Ryan Venrick, Cask Manager from Wartershed Distillery, back in the garage this week with something new and coming soon! This is their 3rd edition of their Rye product and we are excited…
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Episode 326.2: Sharp Curves Ahead
When you're cruising and everything is going well, sometimes there is a sharp curve that is announced with a warning or sometimes it just takes a turn without warning. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up...
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Episode 326.1: Room 101 Hit and Run Redux and Watershed Fall Finishing Apple Brandy
We are excited to have Matt Booth, Room 101, on the show to talk about his story and feature the Hit and Run Redux cigar. We are also sipping on Watershed's newest bottle of the Fall Finishing Series, Apple Brandy Barrel Finished, which is "available" now. Ask questions on the feed during the…
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Episode 322.2: Breaking it Down
In the spirit of the Behind the Blends event, we are talking about how breaking things down to the basics is needed to tackle the aspects of every day life. Also, sometimes breaking it down helps us when tackling something that is important that may involve some planning or growth. Ask questions…
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Episode 322.1: Ozgener Family Cigars Firsat and A.M. Scott Small Batch Bourbon
We have some new stuff this week in the garage and are speaking remotely with Jake Sanders from Ozgener Family Cigars. We are meeting with Tim Ozgener on Friday at Tinder Box at Easton in Columbus, OH for a Behind the Blends event. Tickets are still available and we are talking about the event...
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Episode 313.2: Don't Live the Same Year
One of our Bourbon and BS Community members posted something that said, "Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life" - Robin Sharma. That really hit and now we are going to talk about it with you. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the...
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Episode 313.1: Los Statos Deluxe LE and A Midwinter Night's Dram
We are smoking something limited from Los Statos this week from Forged. We are also cracking a Limited Release from High West. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it out together. Please…
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Episode 312.2: Talking Foundation
Building and having a strong foundation is important to anything in life. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it out together. Please Drink Responsibly byjack.com/bourbonandbs to buy some...
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Episode 312.1: Barrell Bourbon Foundation and Foundation Cigar's Charter Oak Broadleaf
We are joined again by Tripp Stimson, Chief Of Distillery Operations and Chief Whiskey Scientist, from Barrell Craft Spirits this week to crack open a somewhat newer bottle from them. We are also lighting up something from Foundation Cigar Company, Charter Oak Connecticut Broadleaf. Ask questions...
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Episode 306.2: Follow Through
Communication seems to always be coming up in conversation whether it be in business, customer service, or personal. Do what you say you're going to do. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure…
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Episode 306.1: Echo Spirits Single Barrel Program and Punch Dragon Fire
We are back in the garage with Wes Clodfelter, Echo Spirits, and Amy Schirtzinger, McClellan's Pub, to talk about the Echo Spirits Single Barrel Program. Amy owns McClellan's Pub and bought a single barrel for her bar from Echo Spirits. Let's try some of it with a new Punch limited release…
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Episode 305.2: Changing Views of Success
How has the view of success changed over our time but also for each generation? We live in an interesting time in many ways, yet do views of success repeat through history? Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up...
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Episode 305.1: BUA Irish Whiskey Single Cask Bottles and Asylum 13 Ogre
We have a full house this week with the boys from BUA Irish Whiskey, Pat Byrne and Martin Kennedy, and Anne Dimmick from OHLQ. We are featuring some upcoming bottles from the Irish Cask and Craft collection from OHLQ. We are also lighting up a cigar from Asylum 13 called the Ogre which you can…
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Episode 304.2: What Are You Excited For?
What are you looking forward to in life? Are you living in the present or in the past? Let's see where this conversation goes with the audience and with Ryan. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll...
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Episode 304.1: Watershed Rye Batch 002 and Liga Undercrown 10 Yr.
Ryan Venrick, Cask Manager at Watershed Distillery, is joining us this week. We are very excited to crack open a special bottle from Watershed Distillery that is available only through a lottery that is open now! Go to watersheddistillery.com to enter for a chance to buy the 2nd batch of their…
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Episode 303.2: Random Conversation
Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it out together. Please Drink Responsibly byjack.com/bourbonandbs to buy some shirts! Thanks to our sponsors: All of you that have been supporting us!…
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Episode 303.1: CAO Resonator and Bardstown Origin Series Bottled in Bond
We are lighting up something new this week from CAO which is a branch off of the Flathead series coming in at a whopping 8 x 60! We are pouring a bottle from a company that Steve and Nate got to meet up with for a special tasting that we will discuss. Ask questions on the feed during the show or...
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Episode 302.2: Audience Q&A
We are taking comments from the Bourbon and BS Community Page this week. Join that page on Facebook and join the conversation. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it out together. Please…
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Episode 302.1: Cohiba Riviera and Uncle Nearest Rye
We are lighting up one of Cohiba's newer additions, Riviera, this week back in the garage. We are cracking a bottle Uncle Nearest Rye to go along with it. We have a feeling this will pair up nicely! Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation!…
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Episode 301.2: Figure It Out
Critical thinking seems to be a thing of the past. A simple roadblock can shut down a process whether it be mentally, professionally, or physically. It's something that can be worked out by figuring it out head on. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the...
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Episode 301.1: Espinosa Sumatra and Issac Bowman Port Barrel Finished
We have Tyler Jones, Espinosa Cigars, back on the show and we are in the Tinder Box at Easton for the first time. We are lighting up the NEW Espinosa Sumatra that Tyler has brought with him and we are excited to light it up. The featured bottle tonight is Issac Bowman Port Barrel Finished. Pour…
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Episode 300.2: The Wise Man
What brings us wisdom as we go through life? What builds us to become the person we are today? Is it struggle or success that brings us the most gain? Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it...
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Episode 300.1: Foundation Wise Man Maduro and Weller Full Proof
We are celebrating 300 episodes this week! We are joined by frequent guest, Mike Dieter, to crack a bottle of a highly sought after bottle. We are lighting up the Wise Man Maduro from Foundation Cigars also which hopefully pairs well with the bottle. Pour one more...light up another...we'll…
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Episode 299.2: Last Year and New Beginnings
We have Shawn Wilkinson back in the garage to talk about a new venture and we are also going to touch base on how the holidays went. We are going to be chatting about New Beginnings and also how would you approach the new year if you knew it was going to be your last. Ask questions on the feed...
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Episode 299.1: Romeo y Julieta Eternal and Wilderness Trail High Rye Bourbon BiB
We are lighting up and sipping in the garage to start the new year! We have a limited run Romeo y Julieta cigar called Eternal to enjoy. We are also cracking a bottle we have been wanting to try from Wilderness Trail. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of…
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Episode 298.2: Happy New Year!
We like to chat about the classic New Year's topics each year and we are going to be look at the year in review and a look ahead! Cheers to the community and feel free to join the discussion. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one...
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Episode 298.1: Cohiba Connecticut and Knob Creek Rye
We are ending the year with Spencer Lappin, some Knob Creek Rye, and a nice Cohiba Connecticut. There have been some updates to the Knob Creek Rye branding and are hoping it will keep us warm in the garage. The Cohiba Connecticut is recent blend within the last several years and is an interesting…
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Episode 297.2: Audience Conversation
Chatting about different things with the crew and audience! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it out together. Please Drink Responsibly byjack.com/bourbonandbs to buy some shirts! Thanks to our sponsors: All of you that have been supporting us! Join our patrons at...
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Episode 297.1: Diesel Whiskey Row Founder's Collection and Rabbit Hole Boxergrail
We have some returning guests on the show this week bringing a special pairing! Justin Andrews and Jonathan Herring from Forged Cigars are here with a Diesel and Rabbit Hole combo. We have been looking forward to this pairing and conversation with these two for some time now. Pour one…
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Episode 295.2: Tis the Season to be Busy
How do you handle being busy? Do you get overwhelmed or o you handle the stress well? We are entering into the holiday season and that is typically busy for most people and especially us in the retail business! Let's talk this through and figure out how to have the best busy season possible. Ask...
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Episode 295.1: Tabernacle Havana Seed CT and Sazerac Rye Review
We are linking up with the boys from The Great Cigar and Pipe Show this week! We met these guys back in 2020 on their show and we are looking forward to catching up over a smoke and drink. We are cracking one of our favorites, Sazerac Rye, along with Foundation Cigar's Tabernacle Havana Seed CT....
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Episode 296.2: Embrace the Change
As we get closer to the end of the year, it is a perfect time to think about how 2023 has gone for us. How do you handle things changing and also staying the same. Are you busier than you thought, have you grown, and what is changing for you? Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if...
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Episode 296.1: Nashville Barrel Co. OHLQ picks and Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz
We had the opportunity to help select the newest release of OHLQ's Single Barrel Saturday collection from Nashville Barrel Company. We are discussing the selections and the process we did with OHLQ. We are also smoking something based out of Nashville and something typically only available in...
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Episode 281.2: Topics From the Audience
Let's keep this thing rolling with hearing from our community again this week! Comment on the feed or comment on the Bourbon and BS Community page on Facebook. These have been fun and hope we have more good conversation. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of...
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Episode 281.1:Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Joya Cabinetta
We are cracking something this week from Iowa called Cedar Ridge Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This is from Iowa's first and largest whiskey producing distillery and their "everyday" offering. We are also lighting up the Joya Cabinetta from Joya de Nicaragua for the first time on the show. This is an...
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Episode 279.2: Let's Hear From the Audience
We went back to our Facebook Community Page for some ideas for part two and we got some good stuff! Let's see where the audience takes us this week. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up another...we'll figure it…
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Episode 279.1: La Gloria Cubana Serie S Maduro and Bardstown Origin Series Bourbon
We have something new in the garage this week to smoke from La Gloria Cubana with the Serie S Maduro. We are also cracking a bottle of Bardstown Bourbon that is one of their first bottles not sourced elsewhere. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the...
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Episode 278.2: Is It Worth the Gamble
It's a Billion Dollar Powerball tonight and it's always fun to think about what you would do if you won. We always have to balance and look at risk vs. reward and what it looks like if things work out and if they don't. Sometimes it can be fun, sometimes it can scary, and sometimes it isn't worth...
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Episode 278.1: Bolivar Gran Republica and Whistle Pig Piggyback Bourbon
We have Ryan Ponist back in the garage representing the Forged Cigars portfolio this week! We are smoking something new from a very old brand name, Bolivar Gran Republica. We are also cracking a bottle of something new from Whistle Pig, Piggyback Bourbon Whiskey, this week. We will see what comes...
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Episode 280.2: Community Topics
We had such a great time with your topic suggestions last week, so we decided to do it again! Let us know if you have any topics you want us to hit during the conversation. Ask questions on the feed during the show or after if you want to be part of the conversation! Pour one more...light up...
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Episode 280.1: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo and Starlight Distillery Double Oaked Rye
We are thrilled to have Kunal Brahmbhatt, Aganorsa Leaf, with us in the garage this week! We are lighting up the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Corojo, but first we are lighting up some fumas. What's a fuma you may ask, you will find out tonight! Kunal brought a special barrel pick from Starlight...
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Bourbon and BS stems from our Whiskey Wednesdays in the Steve's Garage in Columbus, OH. Steve will typically crack a new bottle and smoke a few cigars each Wednesday with friends and guests. Tune in each week to see who and what we are talking about and what we are drinking and smoking!
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Steve Crain