THE Real Bourbon Bros Podcast
by TRBB
The essential podcast for the novice, yet curious whiskey enthusiast! We are two blood brothers chit chatting about one our common loves in life, whiskey! Our podcast is unique compared to all others due to the fact that we are real brothers. We both started our whiskey discoveries about seven years ago. We have travelled the world together exploring all things whiskey. We hope to provide you with some great stories, make you laugh a lot, learn some and just enjoy honest conversation about the worlds best brown liquid. We are novices when it comes to whiskey and by no means do we know all there is to know about whiskey, but we love where the journey has taken us so far and hope you will join us on this podcast endeavor. We will be sharing stories along our journeys, updating listeners with up to date news/notes, pitting two whiskeys against each other in the Whiskey Standoff, and testing each others (and yours) whiskey knowledge in Stump the Bro. Searching for Pappy is a segme
Episodes
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#98-Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Stand Off
In this episode we start with Searching for Pappy, with many bottles to discuss, including an OF store pick, plus the haul from our lastest trip to Louisville. Gary discussed his recent trip to Buffalo Trace to pick up his Elmer T Lee 40th Anniversary bottle, if you haven't seen that video, check...
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#97-Penelope Cigar #2
Penelope is back with their latest release and the second installment of their cigar blend bourbon. We give you our opinion on this bottle, as well as, price per quality pour rating. Have you had this release? Let us know your thoughts! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here...
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#96-Blue Note Cherry
Find Blue Note Cherry Finish Bourbon at your local liquor holes. $64.99, finished 4 months in cherry barrels. Let us know what you think! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here [email protected] Socials here Twitter-https://x.com/realbourbonbros...
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#95-Mugen Spirits
Kojin Tashiro, Co-founder of Mugen Spirits joins us for an indepth discuss of all things Mugen. From Kojin's personal story of being born in Japan and being raised in the Louisville area, he discusses his love letter from Kentucky to Japan via whiskey. As Kojin puts it, Mugen offers the first...
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#94-Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace
What a story we have for you! We originally recorded 40 minutes of amazing footage at Albert Blantons house in June of 2026 while chatting with Harlen. However, the footage was somehow lost (long store)! Harlen was gracious enough to give us a second chance to discuss all things BT. We start with...
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#92-Old Forester Single Barrel Review
We had the opportunity, recently, to review several single barrel store picks from Old Forester. These samples were collected over several years from picks down for Novi Party Store in Novi, Michigan. We give a sip of each and then our reviews of each, from worst to best. Gives a great example of...
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#93-Bardstown Special Releases
Bardstown has done it again! Two new releases, which push the edge of what whiskey blending can be! Dan Callaway, master blender at Bardstown Distilling Co. joins us to educate us and you on Lochs of Jura and 2026 Discovery. Both now availabe nation wide. Give a listen and learn something!…
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#91-Peerless Distilling Co.
Master blend and taster, John Wadell, from Peerless Distilling Co. joins us for an indepth discussion regarding all things Peerless! From the distillery's history, to current releases, to what the future holds, we got you cover in this episode. If you are ever in Louisville, be sure to stop by…
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#90-Rittenhouse 250th
Searching for Pappy is back with us discussing our recent whiskey purchases. Some good bottles for sure! Also, In Our Opinion segment, we highlight Rittenhouse 10th BIB Rye 250th Anniversary of the USA. Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here [email protected] Socials here...
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89-Peg Leg Porker Whiskey
Carey Bringle, the man, the myth the legend! He sits down with us to chat about all things Peg Leg, from BBQ to whiskey. We also dive into his personal story, which is so crazy! You won't want to miss this one! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here [email protected] Socials here...
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88-Bourbon Country Recap
A full run down from our recent trip to Kentucky. The bottles we bought, the distilleries we visited, the folks we interviewed, the laughs that were had and the whiskey which we sampled...it is all here! Give us a listen and a follow! Email us here [email protected] Socials here...
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87-Bardstown Bourbon Company
Recently we had the great opptunity to spend time with Ken Callaway, Bardstown Bourbon Company master blender and Amanda Miller, New Product Development Project Manager, to discuss all things Bardstown, including their Distillery Reserve Collection. We were able to taste the Cascadia and Mars...
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86-Safai Bourbon
Safai Bourbon is discussed with Ken Hagan, co-founder and president of Left Bank Spirits. Ken takes us through the history of Mike Safai and his bourbon. We discuss all things Safai, as well, as Ken's Left Bank spirits. Safai Bourbon here https://www.safaibourbon.com/ Left Bank Distilled Spirits...
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85-Green River Honey
Link for our new TRBB Merica Merch to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our great country. Check it out now! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica&crid=13R6HDSNSY2SQ&sprefix=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Full review of Green Rivers Honey Bourbon…
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84-Penelope Gold
Check out our latest podcast, 84-Penelope Gold now on Youtube, and all podcast platforms! Searching for Pappy details our weekly whiskey finds, including a Rare Perfection, beauty! In Our Opinion premieres with us reviewering Penelope BourbonArchitect of Golf, Hole 3, new release. Socials Here...
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Single Barrel Experience
Have you ever wondered what it is like to pick a barrel of whiskey? Not just a bottle, but the whole damn thing? Well, Steve had the lucky chance to do just this! He and the rest of the crew from Novi Party Store, in Novi, Michigan, recent drove down to bourbon country in Kentucky to pick three...
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Tall Chris
Steve goes to the Holy Land for bourbon! Yes, he recaps his recent trip to Kentucky to pick a few store picks along with the folks from Novi Party Store. Steve details picks from Old Forester, Penelope and Lux Row! Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve...King of the Mountain Edition! Random…
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81-Rico and Bruno
Curacao whiskey scene? Nope! Try another island! We recap the whiskey options in Curacao after our recent trip to the island. Great island for taking a vacation but not for anything other than the basics. Steve gives us an update on his new home bar, we need some visuals, STEVE! Shallow Thoughts,...
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80-Green River Wheated Barrel Proof
A quick review of the newly released Green River Wheated Full Proof is here. Give a listen and hear what our opinion of the new release from GR is. Also, Steve details his recent wood burning event, a must listen. Socials here! https://linktr.ee/THErealbourbonbros Merchandise Available here!...
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O.H......Ingram!
OH....NO! I mean Ingram! Thank you to OH Ingram for the 98 proof river rye. Solid introduction to the brand, looking forward to more yummy whiskey! Everyone check out OH Ingram, let us know what you think. Whiskey aged on the Mississippi River on a barge! Cool concept and kicks off our Searching...
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First episode of 2026 and we are off and running! Happy 26 to all! Searching for Pappy with some AMAZING SCORES from the holiday season are discussed, but no Pappy yet! Ugh! A quick recap of a Christmas trip to Trinidad...Sorry, great weather and folks, but the whiskey scene is non existant.…
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Christmas Vacati0n is the BEST!
Merry Christmas! Searching for Pappy is back with bottles that are NOT pappy! We also discuss some stories from our childhood from the holiday season. Family secrets discussed! Check out our Tik Tok account, funny stuff, we will leave it there. Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve, National...
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Wanna Play With My Sticks?
Thanksgiving recap starts out the podcast with us discussing all the whiskies we had at our Thanksgiving. From 1792 to Old Forester 1920 there were plenty of options. We hope you all had a safe and fun holiday. What's the Juice is back! Steve has two samples that Gary brought for him to try. Will...
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Not OUR Drunk Uncle
Thanksgiving is here! Listen up for some whiskey picks for each Thanksgiving setting. Searching for Pappy is back! Makers Mark Cellar Aged is back, along with a few store picks from Novi Party Store. Deer Hunting is here in Michigan, and Steve details what the perfect bottles for hunting camp…
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A Bunch of Benedict Arnolds Out There
Where to beging? Well, we discuss out home bars and what we feel would make each others better. Ice machine? Large fridge? Etc. Steve summarizes he recent trip to Switzerland and Northern Italy, very niiice! The whiskey scene sucks, but the wine and few are great! Shallow Thoughts with Gary and...
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Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve
A new segment we are debuting in this episode, where we discuss random topics with no prior knowledge of the topic. We call the segment Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve. We can dicuss anything from the best power forward in the NBA in the 1980's or which bourbon would you pick for your last...
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I Caught Myself
Searching for Pappy takes us to NYC! Many need finds, but still NO Pappy! We summarize our recent purchases of whiskey over the past month or so. Also, we discuss our recent to bourbon country detailing the reality of finding allocated bottles at a decent price. NYC was better than Kentucky! Yes…
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Jaz'min Weaver National Brand Ambassador for Bardstown
Another episode, another interview! This time it is Bardstown! Yes, that Bardstown! We are lucky enough to be joined by Jaz'min Weaver, National Brand Ambassador for Bardstown. She discuss everything from her personal history to what is next withe the Bardstown brand. Thank you, again, Jaz for...
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All the Stops
Number 70! Yes, our 70th episode of our podcast is here. Steve starts out by review a liquor from Taiwan. Is it a whiskey? Gin? Vodka? Do we even know? It is called Qiannian Oolong distilled liquor, ever hear of it? Give a listen to find out more. Also, Gary has another Old Carter American…
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We Always Win
Steve is in Tampa! Well, at least for this episode he is. Searching for Pappy with the bros searching Tampa, together, for our favorite brown liquid. Star Hill Farms, Doc Holliday, Penelope Creme Brulee, Redwood Empire, just to name a few, but, alas, no Pappy! A short discussion of July 4th, the...
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68-If You Are Listening
Searching for Pappy is our life long whiskey dream, finding Pappy at MSRP, the journey continues, as we still have not found Pappy. We did, however, find many other awesome bottles including a Willett 11yr Single Barrel bourbon! What's the Juice is back for it's find installment, yes cry, I know...
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67- Caryn Wells from Green River
Caryn Wells, National Brand Ambassador for Green River, joins us for an extensive look behind the curtain for all things Green River. From her personal journey to what is next for Green River, we cover it ALL! Thank you, Caryn! Everyone check out all things Green River!...
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Oh Sherry!
Oh Sherry (ie) is more than a Steve Perry song! It is the newest store pick (well, one of two) at Novi Party store, which we helped pick. The other is Weller Full Proof, which is also NOW available at Novi Party store in Novi, Michigan! In this episode Searching for Pappy is back along with…
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#65-Barry Brinegar from RD One
Barry Brinegar, Co Founder of RD One was gracious enough to give us almost an hour of his time in our latest episode. We discuss his origins within the company to the future of the business, plus some what is Barry's favorite whiskey? Buckle up, give a listen to our latest offering an amazing…
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On the Road Again
Steve is traveling to Alabama for some spring break fun, as we get the details from Steve on the bourbon scene. Parkers Heritage for 250? Yes, Steve, that IS a great deal! Oh boy. Gary recaps an exclusive gentleman's whiskey tasting evening which happened a few weeks back, pictures to come! Thank...
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Tell us we Suck
Searching for Pappy and What's the Juice segments includes discussions of Woodford Double Double Oaked, Parkers Heritage 10yr Rye, Bardstown Amrut, Makers Mark The Heart Release, plus much more! Steve also details his recent trip back to Kentucky for some more store picks with Calvin from Novi...
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Matt Overway from Craft Co.
It is interview time! Matt Overway, production manager, amongst other titles, from Craft Co. join us for nearly an hour in depth discussion. From Joseph A Magnus, to Fox and Oden to Coppercraft spirits, Matt just us a great run down of all of Craft Co. products. From the past to the future, much…
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Tight Ass Jordache
Season four is here! Searching for Pappy and What's the Juice are back, where we discuss a high end Widow Jane release, a classic Johnnie Walker offering, and a Hirsch SP. A HUGE announcement! Our collaboration with Novi Party Store is here, Buffalo Trace store pick is now available at Novi PS in...
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TRBB Christmas Vacation
Last Episode of 2024! Christmas Vacation time! Gary is head back to Northern Michigan, yes, home, for Christmas. We discuss childhood Christmas memories growing up in a huge family, great stuff! What's the Juice is back and we discuss a High N Wicked Irish Whiskey finished offering, in addition…
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Christmas Merch Time!
Christmas Merch is now available on our Amazon page for purchase! Please, buy, buy, buy! We are back to discuss the latest in our search for Pappy! High and Wicked, Four Square Rum Cask Finish Irish Whiskey is discussed, what a pour! Traverse City Whiskey Co Cherry Cask Finish Barrel Proof…
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Back in the Saddle Again
We are BACK! Not that we really left. Back with Searching for Pappy and Whats the Juice segments, the classics! Plus, a little election discussion, don't worry, we are civilized adults, unlike most the media personalities each election cycle, LOL. Socials here!…
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Kyle Henderson from True Story
HUGE Episode, with Kyle Henderson from True Story! If you do not know who Kyle is, have you heard of Woodford Reserve? Good. Have you heard of Angels Envy? Great! His grandfather started WR and his father Wes (who we had on our podcast previously) started AE! Now, Kyle is teaming up with his...
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Evan Williams Experience Part 2
We are back with Bernie and Jodie from the Evans Williams Experience in Louisville, wrapping up our chat with them. Three whiskies tasted and discussed in this episode are Evan Williams 1783, Mellow Corn and Square 6. Find them if you can, nice ones to have in the collection. Thank you, again, to...
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Bernie and Jodie From the Evan Williams Experience (Part One)
An exclusive interview, well part one at least, coming your way in our lastest episode, with Bernie Lubbers, Brand Ambassador for Evan Williams, and Jodie Filiatreau, Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams. These two gentleman were gracious enough to spend over an hour with us a month ago, while we...
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Bourbon Country Recap
We are BACK! Back from Kentucky and bourbon country. So much content coming your way in the next few weeks, so we thought it would be best to recap our adventure. In this episode we take you day by day recapping what we did while in Kentucky. From people we met, to distilleries we hit up, to...
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Logan Welk from Blue Note
Logan Welk, President and Chief Operating Officer, of Blue Note (BR Distilling) joins us this week to discuss all things Blue Note! From their current lineup, which includes, the very popular Juke Joint to their hard to find uncut single barrel bourbon, Logan provides all you need to know about...
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Babe Ruth has a Bourbon!
Yes, Babe Ruth has a bourbon, and we have a bottle! In Searching for Pappy, we discuss Remus Babe Ruth Reserve, as well as, Penelope Toasted Rye, Old Forster BP Rye, Eagle Rare store pick and most likely the worst whiskey we have ever had! Tune in to find out who takes the cake for poor quality....
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Jackson's Bistro-Tampa
Season 3 Episode 14, we highlight Jackson's Bistro in Tampa, Florida. Why? Because they not only have an amazing food menu and service, they also have some very exciting whiskey dinners coming up in September. Oh...do NOT forget their outstanding location, offering some of the best scenery in the...
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50+MERCH!
5-0! Yes, this is our 50th podcast episode! We want to thank all of our listeners for supporting us over the past two years. We are so happy that all of you take the time out of your busy day to listen to us chat about our most favorite brown juice! In this episode we open with Searching for…
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Brandon from High N' Wicked
Brandon Cummins, blender and director of education for Altamar Brands (parent company of High N' Wicked) joins the podcast for an extended discussion. Brandon shares his wealth of knowledge for all things whiskey and High N' Wicked! Plus, we have a live tasting of both the straight rye and…
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About this show
The essential podcast for the novice, yet curious whiskey enthusiast!
We are two blood brothers chit chatting about one our common loves in life, whiskey! Our podcast is unique compared to all others due to the fact that we are real brothers. We both started our whiskey discoveries about seven years ago. We have travelled the world together exploring all things whiskey. We hope to provide you with some great stories, make you laugh a lot, learn some and just enjoy honest conversation about the worlds best brown liquid. We are novices when it comes to whiskey and by no means do we know all there is to know about whiskey, but we love where the journey has taken us so far and hope you will join us on this podcast endeavor. We will be sharing stories along our journeys, updating listeners with up to date news/notes, pitting two whiskeys against each other in the Whiskey Standoff, and testing each others (and yours) whiskey knowledge in Stump the Bro. Searching for Pappy is a segme
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