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This is My Bourbon Podcast
by Perry Ritter | This is my Bourbon Podcast
Lexington, Kentucky native Perry Ritter shares his passion for bourbon with friends, family, and the community at large, through interviews and conversations with some of the industry’s most interesting folks.
Episodes
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Ep. 452: This is a “One of These Things is Not Like the Other” Bourbon Flights w/MyDailyBourbon
Send us Fan Mail This is a fun flight, y'all! I get a great blind from Chad and we just have a wonderful time hanging out. He tests me, I get some things weirdly right, and some things weirdly wrong. Can you guess what's what? Or do you think I'm completely cooked? Either way, you're gonna enjoy...
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Ep. 451: This is my Redwood Empire Hyperion Whiskey Review | Is it Worth the Hype?
Send us Fan Mail I'm riding solo this week, folks, and with about half a voice to boot! Hot off a great weekend at Bourbon & Beyond and about as sleep deprived as I've ever been, this week's episode of the podcast is brought to you by a hope and a prayer! I've got the newest release from our...
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Ep. 450: This is the Best Way to Drink Green River Full Proof Bourbon w/MyDailyBourbon
Send us Fan Mail It's crazy that we've come this far in just under 9 years, folks, but here we are at the doorstep of episode 450. Hundreds of reviews, dozens of interviews, so many friends made along the way, and an unbelievable time we've had since we first hit that record button. Now, we've…
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Ep. 449: This is my Parker's Heritage 2026 Edition Review + Is Lantern's...Good?
Send us Fan Mail I'm so happy to be welcoming Kyle back to the show this week, and he's with me for a HUGE review of one of Heaven Hill's most sought-after and well-beloved annual limited releases. The Parker's Heritage Collection brings some of the more experimental and unique side of Heaven...
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Ep. 448: This is Nostalgia, Representation, and Bourbon at Fall Lexington Comic Con 2026
Send us Fan Mail What an amazing weekend I was able to have with new friends and some familiar faces at the very first fall edition of Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. From Lori Beth Denberg to Ari Millen to my new buddy Chris who makes his own chocolate and bourbon bitters, we've got a great...
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Ep. 447: This is my Bourbon & Wine Pairing Podcast + I Miss Anthony Bourdain, w/MyDailyBourbon
Send us Fan Mail This episode has been a couple weeks in the making, but it's one that we're very excited to bring you, dear listeners. The question often arises to whether bourbon and wine cane pair together, and this week, I'm fortunate enough to be joined by MyDailyBourbon AKA Chad Watson to...
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Ep. 446: This is the Weller Episode | Which Bottle is the Best of the Brand?
Send us Fan Mail Papa Ritter and I have been working on this episode for a long friggin' time, y'all. It's finally time. We're rounding out the end of Big Ass August by asking the big, unending question: which Weller Bourbon is the best one? And, I tell ya: we answer that question. Special…
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Ep. 445: This is my Koopers Whiskey Barrel Reserve Bourbon Review
Send us Fan Mail We've got a new release for y'all this week, folks, and it's a blend of rye and wheat bourbons from Green River under the Koopers Whiskey brand! For $64, how does it hold up in today's market? And are there too many 4-grain bourbons out there right now? We gotta figure it out the...
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Ep. 444: This is the Best Way to Drink Hurst Knoll Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Send us Fan Mail It's back, folks, just in time for BIG ASS AUGUST, and it just feels so good! In yet another installment of one of our favorite series, Best Way to Drink, we're checking out a rye from Rare Character and giving it the full rundown! Will the answer surprise you? Maybe not! Enjoy....
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Ep. 443: This is my Heaven Hill 22 Year Bourbon Review + Elijah Craig 21 Single Barrel Taste Off
Send us Fan Mail It is a MASSIVE episode this week, featuring not just a review but, also, a Taste Off featuring TWO huge products from Heaven Hill! Their 22 Year Bourbon release is one we've been looking forward to trying out for a long time, and it's really cool to be able to put it up next to…
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Ep. 442: This is my Benchmark Rye Review | New Budget Rye King? w/MyDailyBourbon
Send us Fan Mail It's a Kyle and Chad takeover episode, folks! As we prepare ourselves for the season of allocations and hunting, there's always time for one last review to be squeezed in that will certainly be a game changer for many. Coming from Buffalo Trace and their bottom shelf,...
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Ep. 441: This is the Best Bourbon to Pair with Miller Lite | Ritter Vacation Episode!
Send us Fan Mail We're taking it easy this week with a completely non-serious episode that's also a whole lot of fun has Papa Ritter on it! Haven't you ever wanted to know what bourbon you should drink when you're drinking cheap, okay beer? Well, here's your answer! We get into it. And then some....
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Ep. 440: This is my Four Roses 100 Proof Brown Label (Yellow Label?) Review, w/MyDailyBourbon
Send us Fan Mail We've got something new that was quietly released onto the market this week, and I think you're gonna want to tune in for this one. Four Roses sneak-dropped the 100 proof edition of their Brown Label (or Yellow Label, depends on who you're talking to) and we've not heard a lot of...
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Ep. 439: This is the Buffalo Trace Flight That Ruined Me + BEANS AND MUSTARD FOR ALZHEIMER'S
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, there are flights that make you feel good. And, then, sometimes...there are flights that make you question everything and THEN some. This, dear supporters, is one of those flights. It's something you have to hear (or see) to believe. Plus, we finally get to deliver on…
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Ep. 438: This is my Very Old Barton 100 Proof Review + Bourbon Hunting is Dead w/MyDailyBourbon
Send us Fan Mail I spent some time this past weekend jaunting around an old city I used to live in and checking out stores that I once knew and loved. They brought me both joy and disbelief upon entering and it got me to thinking that bourbon hunting isn't what it used to be. So, what happened to...
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Ep. 437: This is Kyle Getting Blinded with 99% Corn Bourbon, But...Does He Like It??
Send us Fan Mail I finally get to do something I've been waiting a while to do with our buddy Kyle and blind him on not just some 99% corn bourbon, but also throw it into a whole flight and see where it lands! How does it actually compare to some other things I've thrown at him, though? And can I...
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Ep. 436: This is my New Riff 10 Year Bourbon AND Rye 2026 Edition Review
Send us Fan Mail New Riff is known for their extensive bourbon and rye explorations and they've brought yet another release of their 10 year whiskeys to the table for 2026's High Note series. Both coming in at barrel proof and a decade old, each product is certain to tantalize fans both new and…
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Ep. 435: This is my New Riff Duet Review + Pairing New Riff with Rhinegeist
Send us Fan Mail Do we have a brand new whiskey on our hands? We sure do! Was it created in conjunction with a brewery not too far away from the distillery that made it? Sure was! But, here's the thing: we're doing more than just reviewing it this week. We're doing a heckuva review AND pairing it...
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Ep. 434: This is my Found North Batch 12 Canadian Whisky Review
Send us Fan Mail Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast Leave us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app of choice! Send us an email with questions or comments to [email protected] Send us mail to PO Box 22609, Lexington, KY 40522 Check out all…
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Ep. 433: This is my Peerless “Henry Kraver” 10 Year Bourbon Review
Send us Fan Mail We're back at it again, folks, and this time around, we're checking out a distillery that hasn't gotten enough love or time on this podcast. Peerless has made a name for itself in the bourbon world as a fighter and one of the biggest new kids on the block, but how does their new...
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Ep. 432: This is my Jack Daniel's Special Release Boiler Hill Rye Review
Send us Fan Mail We're in an amazing time for rye, my friends, and this release is something that if you missed out on...well, I'm very sorry about that, because you might just need to get a bottle or two. Am I spoiling anything? Not entirely, because this is something you need to hear (or see)…
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Ep. 431: This is Shaping Kentucky's Future w/Congressional Candidate Erin Petrey
Send us Fan Mail Can we drink bourbon on this podcast? Yes. Can we talk politics? ALSO yes. Can we somehow cohesively bind them together and make it into something that's both fun and educational yet important for current candidates in a heated race in Kentucky's Congressional race?...
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Ep. 430: This is my Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon Review
Send us Fan Mail Well, folks, somehow, in all of the years of this podcast, we've never reviewed this bourbon. Over 8 years and a long, unending search for a sister product that was apparently sold out in every single stupid store in Lexington, Kentucky, we finally are reviewing the Knob Creek 8...
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Ep. 429: This is my Elijah Craig A126 Barrel Proof Rye Review & A925 Comparison
Send us Fan Mail Some things seem to be taking shape over in Bardstown, Kentucky, as Heaven Hill is apparently doing something different for their 2026 lineup of barrel proof releases. We'll get into it in the episode, but we're taking a look at the first release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye...
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Ep. 428: This is Willett Small Batch Bourbon vs. Noah's Mill + Old Grand Dad Single Barrel Thoughts
Send us Fan Mail Another taste off? Another big episode? There's so much to get around on this episode! You won't believe it until you see it with your ears! That's a thing, right? Anyway, it's a fun one and I know you're gonna think so, too. Enjoy. Become a patron of the show at...
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Ep. 427: This is Working Man's Bourbon Pours w/City Council at Large Candidate Herbert Lynn
Send us Fan Mail It's been a while since we've had a good time just hanging out and pouring some bourbon while chatting on an episode, and this week I'm doing just that! I've got my buddy Herbert Lynn on to discuss his candidacy for Lexington's City Council at Large race, as well as some goings…
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Ep. 426: This is my Jack Daniel's 2026 Aged Series Review AKA Kyle's First Big One (Nice)
Send us Fan Mail It's that time of year again, folks! We've got one of the most exciting release lines in our glasses that we simply cannot wait to enjoy and talk about from our friends at Jack Daniel's! Their Aged Series continues to evolve with each batch, and this year's 10, 12, and 14 Year…
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Ep. 425: This is my Old Terrell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review + I Played Resident Evil 1 in 2026
Send us Fan Mail So much to see, so much to hear, so much to drink and taste on this week's episode of the podcast! How on earth can we fit this much all into one thing? I just...I dunno. I truly don't. But, we have a review of Old Terrell Bourbon, we do a blind pour, we talk video games, we have...
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Ep. 424: This is the The Great Old Pogue Vs. Willett Taste Off
Send us Fan Mail This is a first for TIMBP! At the inspiration of Kyle, we're seeing if Willett can hold up against the sometimes maligned and often shirked Old Pogue Bourbon, which many consider to be a sleeper hit. Our methods may be different, but we sure are going to give y'all a good time...
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Ep. 423: This is Creativity and American Presidential Cuisine w/Cookin' With Congress
Send us Fan Mail I'm so pleased to welcome our new friend Bennett Rea to This is my Bourbon Podcast this week. Bennett's long-running show on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube has garnered millions of views and acclaim as he shares recipes and diets of renowned political leaders modern and…
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Ep. 422: This is Sazerac’s Acquisition of Garrard Co. Distillery + Eagle Rare 12 Review
Send us Fan Mail I'm taking the week off, but while I'm away, Chad and Kyle are here to play! They're chatting about the newest addition to the Sazerac Family of Properties (distilleries? Locations? Who's to say) and what it could mean for their production moving forward, as well as how long it...
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Ep. 421: This is BBQ Master & Buffalo Trace Super Fan Robbie Shoults + Is Old Emmer Good Bourbon?
Send us Fan Mail I had the pleasure of making a new friend and interviewing Mr. Robbie Shoults out of East Texas about his family's long running restaurant, Bear Creek Smokehouse. He's also got quite the bourbon collection and an absolute adoration for the Buffalo Trace line, and we take a deep...
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Ep. 420: This is my Short Barrel Four Grain Bourbon Review + A New Take on Flying Blind
Send us Fan Mail A lesser-known company out of Atlanta, Georgia is starting to make larger waves for themselves with their sourced bourbon and rye, and Short Barrel's Four Grain Bourbon is their newest offering. Coming from a blend of Green River and Wilderness Trail bourbons and coming in at 92...
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Ep. 419: This is a Blind Flight from the New Cohost | Am I Ready for Matt Madness?
Send us Fan Mail Kyle's throwing himself right into the thick of things, folks, and we're seeing what all he has in store for me with his first blind flight on the show! I'm so excited to be welcoming him on and I hope you're ready for a brand new era of This is my Bourbon Podcast. Enjoy. Become…
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Ep. 418: This is my Jackson Purchase Bourbon Review | New Big Name on the Scene?
Send us Fan Mail I've been trying to find this bourbon for a while, folks. No, seriously. Years ago, I was told of a bourbon that was 4 years old, brand new, and held promise for the future of the industry as we know it. Have you heard of it? Well, funny enough, I've heard this story over and…
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Ep. 417: This is my Wild Turkey/Not Turkey Blind Flight w/MyDailyBourbon & New Friend Kyle Wipert
Send us Fan Mail It's my esteemed pleasure to welcome back to the show our dear friend Chad (Chade?) Watson, AKA MyDailyBourbon, to the show, while also bringing into the TIMBP family a new face, that you may or may not be seeing a whole lot more of soon, Mr. Kyle Wipert! He's a Lexington, KY…
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Ep. 416: What is the Best Way to Drink 1792 Full Proof + My New Favorite Daily Drinker Beer?
Send us Fan Mail When life gives you lemons (meaning you tried to get a bottle of bourbon to review and it wasn't there when you thought it was going to be), what do you do? You turn the whole episode of your podcast upside down and try a bourbon 11 different ways to tell people how they should...
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Ep.415: This is my Willett Small Batch Bourbon Review + What's Your Favorite Wild Turkey Proof?
Send us Fan Mail We're back in the full swing of TIMBP things, folks, and it's time to check out the newest, hottest release from the folks at the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky! Featuring two separate mashbills and a cask strength bottling, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has…
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Ep. 414: This is my Top 10 Bourbon & Rye of 2025 + The Most Interesting Flying Blind Ever?
Send us Fan Mail As another year is officially in the books, I'm taking one final look back before we say goodbye to 2025 forever. What are some of the best pours, some of the worst, and some of those right in between that just didn't quite make the cut? Were you able to predict what I had in my...
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Ep. 413: This is my Stagg 25B Review + Let's Talk About the Jim Beam Situation
Send us Fan Mail Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcast It's the last TIMBP of the year, folks, and we're squeezing one last review in before the clock strikes midnight! That's right: we're taking a final look at a bourbon release that could very well knock our...
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Ep. 412 w/It's Bourbon Night: This is my Old Fitzgerald BIB Fall 2025 Review + Was 2025 Good or Bad for Bourbon?
Send us Fan Mail As we reach the end of the year, I thought it was important to take some time to look at what made 2025 successful and where it fell apart. As I bring Chad Perkins from It's Bourbon Night on to chat about it, we look at the releases we got, the distilleries that opened...
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Ep. 411: This is my Hurst Knoll Rye AND Seelbach's Christmas Rye Review
Send us Fan Mail It's beginning to look a lot like Rye Time! And we've got two ryes that are going somewhat head to head this week for a double review for you, dear listener/viewer. One, being Rare Character's cocktail rye and the revival label "Hurst Knoll," comes from Lexington, Kentucky, while...
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Ep. 410: This is the Best Way to Drink Old Grand Dad 114 + Jack Daniel's 14 Revisited
Send us Fan Mail It's time once again, my friends, for another installment of one of my favorite series here on TIMBP. On "The Best Way to Drink," I'll be taking Old Grand Dad 114 to the mat and giving it the 4 pour treatment. Will neat, a splash of water, on the rocks, or with cola this time...
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Ep. 409: This is my Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 Review
Send us Fan Mail The limited release that crosses loves for many bourbon and beer lovers has once again found its way to our glasses. That storied, bourbon barrel finished imperial stout, hailing from the great northern state of...Illinois...comes to us at a hearty 14.8% ABV this time around.…
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Ep. 408: This is my Cornbread THC Seltzer Review | The Way Forward for Alcohol Drinkers?
Send us Fan Mail In yet another shakeup on the podcast, I'm taking a break from bourbon for a week and diving deep into Kentucky's own Cornbread THC Seltzers! Derived from hemp and raised in the Bluegrass, these Commonwealth drinks are an alcohol alternative that are sweeping the nation for those...
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Ep. 407: This is What's Going on with Maker's Mark Cask Strength | Discussion and Review of 25-01
Send us Fan Mail There's a lot of chatter right now around the current status of Maker's Mark's Cask Strength Bourbon product and what's next for it. As the most recent release features an age statement and a curious "Limited Bottling" tag on the label, as well as a significant decrease in the...
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Ep. 406: This is my 2XO White Oak Rye Review | Did Dixon Do it Again?
Send us Fan Mail Well well well, fancy seeing you back here for another review episode of TIMBP! But, wait...this isn't even bourbon! Well, that's because I haven't had the pleasure of reviewing the brand new, very first rye whiskey from my friend Dixon Dedman over at 2XO. That's right, folks…
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Ep. 405: This is my Rum Podcast | Tasting Zacapa, Santa Teresa, & More
Send us Fan Mail We're taking a break from the normal bourbon content this week, and instead I'm turning my attention to the sweet delights of rum! I'm welcoming. some Latino friends onto the pod, as well, to help me through the process of tasting it and get into some of the nuance of the spirit....
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Ep. 404: This is Country Music Star Cory Marks + Is Oakspire the Best Bourbon Barrel Ale Ever?
Send us Fan Mail Cory Marks has been carving his own path through the music industry as he drinks Jack Daniel's on Whiskey River and apologizes for absolutely nothing (seriously: he's made two whole albums about it). But, I got the chance to sit down with him and see what's behind the guitar and...
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Ep. 403: This is my Found North Goldfinch Review + The Best Widow Jane "The Vaults" Release Ever?
Send us Fan Mail BACK for another review, and this time I'm checking out something from our friends over at Found North. It's a brand new 15 Year Old Canadian Whiskey with some truly special offerings inside that you're not gonna want to miss out on and I think you're gonna want to hear what I…
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Lexington, Kentucky native Perry Ritter shares his passion for bourbon with friends, family, and the community at large, through interviews and conversations with some of the industry’s most interesting folks.
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