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The Bourbon Daily
The Bourbon Daily is a lighthearted look at the world of bourbon. Each day, a new topic related to America's favorite distilled spirit is covered. Hosted by Colonel Steve Akley, McNew & Miss Beka Sue.
Episodes
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The Bourbon Daily Show #374 – Considering Becoming an Executive Bourbon Steward? We've Got Answers!
Executive Bourbon Stewards Steve, Tracy and Jeremy answer questions by Barbra, Susie and Renee who are considering taking the class from the Stave and Thief…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #373 – A Pappy Van Winkle Substitute for Every Level of Bourbon Fan
Can't find Pappy Van Winkle? Steve, Renee and Carolyn share a Pappy Van Winkle substitute for three levels of bourbon fans. Today's show was sponsored by Steve…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #372 – The New Orleans Bourbon Festival Update
Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk to Barbara and Tracy from the New Orleans Bourbon Festival (newolreansbourbonfestival.com) to get a recap on the 2018 festival and…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #371 – The Last Bourbon You Can Ever Buy
Steve, Renee, Jeremy & Tracy begrudgingly share what the last bourbon they would ever buy if they were only allowed to drink one bourbon for the rest of their…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Bourbon Price is Right #3
Steve hosts as Renee, Tracy, Carolyn & Stacey play The Bourbon Daily's version of the Price is Right. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Onsite at the Opening of the New Old Forester Distillery
Steve and Jeremy visit Old Forester Distillery for its grand opening. Of course, a visit there wouldn't be complete without a chat with their friend (St…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #370 – Newbies Week: Bourbon Brands
Steve, McNew, Monty, Becks and Carolyn host a week dedicated to the new bourbon drinker. The topic for the day is a look at some of the most iconic bourbon…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Old Forester Week: What to Expect at the Old Distillery
Steve, Jeremy and Renee get in on the excitement of Old Forester opening their new distillery on Whiskey Row on Friday, June 15, with a special week of bonus…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #369 – Newbies Week: The People of Bourbon
Steve, McNew, Monty, Becks and Carolyn host a week dedicated to the new bourbon drinker. The topic for the day is a look at some of the most important people…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Old Forester Week: Cocktails
Steve, Jeremy and Renee get in on the excitement of Old Forester opening their new distillery on Whiskey Row on Friday, June 15, with a special week of bonus…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #368 – Newbies Week: Bourbon History
Steve, McNew, Monty, Becks and Carolyn host a week dedicated to the new bourbon drinker. The topic for the day is a look at the history of bourbon. Today's…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Old Forester Week: Product Lineup
Steve, Jeremy and Renee get in on the excitement of Old Forester opening their new distillery on Whiskey Row on Friday, June 15, with a special week of bonus…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #367 – Newbies Week: Common Bourbon Definitions
Steve, McNew, Monty, Becks and Carolyn host a week dedicated to the new bourbon drinker. The topic for the day is common bourbon definitions. Today's show was…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Old Forester Week: History
Steve, Jeremy and Renee get in on the excitement of Old Forester opening their new distillery on Whiskey Row on Friday, June 15, with a special week of bonus…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #366 – Newbies Week: What is Bourbon? / How Do You Make Bourbon?
Steve, McNew, Monty, Becks and Carolyn host a week dedicated to the new bourbon drinker. The topic for the day is what is bourbon and how do you make it?…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – In Search of Pappy Van Winkle: Live from Total Wine in Brentwood, Missouri for Their Annual Rare Bourbon / Whiskey Raffle
Steve podcasts live from line waiting for tickets to the annual Total Wine rare bourbon / whiskey raffle. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Bourbon Survivor Season One Finale (Part 13 of 13)
Steve, Renee, Justine, Adam and Nick complete the final challenge of Bourbon Survivor which pitted all 12 episode winners against one-another to crown the…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #365 – The Coolest People in Bourbon Under 40
Steve, Renee, Stacey & Carolyn complete a bracket challenge designed to identify the coolest person in bourbon under 40. Today's show was sponsored by Steve…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #364 – Distillery Products Lineup Bracket (Revisted)
Steve, Renee, Nick, Adam and Justine revisit the idea of a distillery product lineup bracket. Last time Buffalo Trace was triumphant. Can they repeat? Listen…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show - Bourbon and Band Aids Benefitting Supplies Over Seas
Steve talks again to Denise Sears, President and CEO of Supplies Over Seas (suppliesoverseas.org) the charity organizing Bourbon and Band Aids, an event…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #363 – Proper Nosing Techniques for Enjoying Bourbon
Steve and McNew examine the importance of smell in tasting of bourbon with Martin Duffy who is the North American Brand Ambassador for Glencairn Glass. Today's…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #362 – Bourbon Survivor Part 12 of 13
Steve, Renee and Samara finish out the game Bourbon Survivor in preparation for the season ending finale pitting all 12 show winners against one another which…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #361 – Bourbon Profiler: Who is Buying This Stuff?
Steve, Renee, Adam, Nick and Justine go into "FBI mode" as they profile individuals buying bourbon in different scenarios. Today's show was sponsored by Steve…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Bourbon Survivor Part 11 of 13
Steve, Renee and Linda Ruffenach of the Whisky Chicks play Bourbon Survivor. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules and More…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Bourbon and Band Aids (Louisville, Kentucky on June 21)
Steve talks to Denise Sears, President and CEO of Supplies Over Seas (suppliesoverseas.org) the charity organizing Bourbon and Band Aids, an event combining…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #360 – Father's Day: Bottle + Gift Ideas
Steve, Renee, Adam, Nick and Justine each offer up a bottle of bourbon and gift idea for Father's Day. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #359 – The Best Beach Bourbon Offerings
Steve, McNew, Joe, Carolyn and Della each share what they think are the best bourbons to enjoy at the beach. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book…
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Show #358 – Bourbon Survivor Part 10 of 13
Steve hosts as Renee, Jeremy and Jason Brauner of Bourbons Bistro (bourbonsbistro.com) play The Bourbon Daily's original game, Bourbon Survivor. Today's show…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #357 – The Best Bottle in Bourbon Bracket Challenge
Steve, McNew, Monty, Chandra and Justine complete a bracket challenge designed to determine what the best bottle in bourbon actually is. Today's show was…
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Show #356 – Bourbon Survivor Part #9 of 13
Steve, Jeremy, Maggie Kimberl, Carla Carlton and Mark Bylok play The Bourbon Daily's original game, Bourbon Survivor. Today's show was sponsored by Steve…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Patreon LE Print Giveaway
Steve, McNew & Justine talk about the details of the LE Print Giveaway the ABV Network is doing for Patreon supporters now through June 30. Check out our…
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Bonus Show – Bourbon Survivor Part 8 of 13
Steve hosts as Renee, Jeremy and Justin Sloan play The Bourbon Daily's original game, Bourbon Survivor. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #355 – Bracket Challenge Week: The Best Master Distiller Emeritus
Steve, McNew, Becks, Monty & Adam host a week dedicated to bracket challenges. The challenge for this show is to determine the distillery with the best master…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #354 – Bracket Challenge Week: The Most Anticipated Bourbon Release This Spring
Steve, McNew, Becks, Monty & Adam host a week dedicated to bracket challenges. The challenge for this show is to determine the most anticipated spring bourbon…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – The Bourbon Daily U.S. Tour Stop #11: Liquor Barn
Steve and Jeremy check-in is live from the Liquor Barn (Springhurst Store). Hear them talk about this stop with one of the largest bourbon selections in the…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #353 – Bracket Challenge Week: The Best Barrel Strength Bourbon
Steve, McNew, Becks, Monty & Adam host a week dedicated to bracket challenges. The challenge for this show is to determine the best barrel strength bourbon…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #352 – Bracket Challenge Week: Best Product Lineup
Steve, McNew, Becks, Monty & Adam host a week dedicated to bracket challenges. The challenge for this show is to determine the distillery with the best bourbon…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #351 – Bracket Challenge Week: Living Legends
Steve, McNew, Becks, Monty & Adam host a week dedicated to bracket challenges. The challenge for this show is to determine the greatest living legend in…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – State-38 Distilling in Golden, Colorado
Steve, Renee & Carolyn interview Sean Smiley, owner of State-38 Distilling in Golden, Colorado (state-38.com) -- Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's…
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Bonus Show – Bourbon Survivor Part 7 of 13
Steve hosts as Renee, Jeremy and Tracy play The Bourbon Daily's original game, Bourbon Survivor. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules and…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #350 – Mint Julep Experiences
Steve, McNew and Justine interview Chasta Feller of Mint Julep Experiences (mintjuleptours.com). Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules and…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #349 – The Glencairn Glass
Steve and McNew interview Martin Duffy, U.S. Brand Ambassador for the iconic Glencairn glass. Learn it's history, why it's shaped like it is, how involved the…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Tour Stop #11: Liquor Barn (Springhurst Store: 4301 Towne Center Dr, Louisville, KY 40241)
Steve talks with Brad Williams of Liquor Barn about The Bourbon Daily's upcoming stop (May 23 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) at the Liquor Barn's Springhurst store. We…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #348 – The Kentucky Bourbon Affair
Steve, Renee, Jeremy and Tracy talk to Mary Gratzer of the Kentucky Distiller's Association about their upcoming event, the Kentucky Bourbon Affair…
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Show #347 – Bourbon Survivor Part 6 of 13
Steve hosts as Renee, McNew and Mark Bylok play The Bourbon Daily's original game: Bourbon Survivor. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book, Mules…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #346 – Bourbon "Would You or Wouldn't You?"
Steve hosts as McNew, Joe, Della and Carolyn play a little game called Bourbon Would You or Wouldn't You? Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's book…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – The Executive Bourbon Steward Program from the Stave and Thief Society
Renee interviews Steve, Tracy and Jeremy about their experience in becoming an Executive Bourbon Steward, the program offered through the Stave and Thief…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – The Bourbon Daily U.S. Tour Stop #10: Stumpy's Spirits
Steve is live at Stumpy's Spirits (stumpysspirits.com) Spring Festival. It was a windy day (apologies for the audio in some spots), but it was a fun event with…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – The Spring Whiskey Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana
Steve talks to Tamika from Social Scene about her company's upcoming event Whiskey Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. Joining Tamika and Steve are Alexandra…
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Bonus Show – Bourbon Survivor Part 5 of 13
Steve, Renee and Andrea play The Bourbon Daily's original game designed to determine the "coolest thing or person in bourbon." Today's show was sponsored by…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #345 – The King of Kentucky from Brown-Forman
Steve, McNew, Joe and Carolyn talk about the King of Kentucky, a bourbon discontinued in 1968, being revived by Brown-Forman in 2018 as a super-premium…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #344 – Bourbon and Kool-Aid Lawsuit
Steve sues Tracy in ABV Network court over Tracy's wearing of a shirt that says he drinks his bourbon with Koo-Aid. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #343 – Bartender Survey: What's Something Creative You Would Do With A Bottle of Bourbon?
Steve, McNew, Andrea Pound, Tracy and Justine discuss a GQ article that surveyed bartenders and asked them what is something creative they could do with a…
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Show #342 – Bourbon Survivor Part 4 of 13
Steve, Andrea Holak, Noah, Jordan and Becks play The Bourbon Daily's original game designed to determine the "coolest thing or person in bourbon." Today's show…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #341 – The Gift of Pappy 23 for the Pope
Steve, McNew and Tracy interview Father Jim Sichko who made international headlines recently when he gifted a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year-Old bourbon to…
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Bonus Show – Bourbon Survivor Part 3 of 13
Steve, Renee and Whisky Nate play The Bourbon Daily's original game designed to determine the "coolest thing or person in bourbon." Today's show was sponsored…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Tour Stop #9: StilL 630
Steve and Andrea stop in StilL 630 (still630.com) for the 9th stop on the U.S. Bourbon Daily Tour. In addition to a great turnout from fans of the show, Steve…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #340 – Investing in Bourbon Week: Investing in the 2018 Bourbon Releases
Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk about how investable the 2018 releases are and then pick three they would invest in. Today's show was sponsored by Steve Akley's…
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The Bourbon Daily Show #339 – Investing in Bourbon Week: What's Hot Right Now
Steve, Renee and Jeremy talk to Evan Haskill as he scans the bourbon secondary market to see what is selling right now. Today's show was sponsored by Steve…
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The Bourbon Daily Bonus Show – Tour Stop #8: The Atomic Lounge
Steve stops in the Atomic Lounge (theatomiclounge.com) in Birmingham, Alabama for the 8th stop on the U.S. Bourbon Daily Tour. In addition to a great turnout…