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Preston Van Winkle - Live at Bourbon & Beyond 2024
Join us as we welcome Preston Van Winkle, a fourth-generation member of the legendary Van Winkle family and brand manager at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. In this insightful episode, we delve into the rich history of the Van Winkle legacy, exploring how the distillery weathered Prohibition through innovative medicinal whiskey permits and emerged as a cornerstone of Kentucky bourbon. They discuss the recent bourbon boom, highlighting the challenges of scaling production to meet soaring demand while maintaining the impeccable quality that defines the brand.
Preston shares his strategies for allocation and distribution, addressing the complexities of managing limited supply and combating counterfeit bottles in the secondary market. The conversation also touches on meaningful collaborations, such as the partnership with Wolverine Boots, and the distillery's commitment to supporting trade schools through charitable initiatives. Personal anecdotes illuminate Preston's dedication to preserving the family's heritage and the meticulous craftsmanship behind each bottle of bourbon.
Looking ahead, Preston outlines future plans aimed at sustaining the brand's prestigious reputation and fostering innovation within the bourbon industry. Join us as we look into one of America's most revered whiskey brands and the passion that drives its continued success.
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10. Molly Tuttle Live from Bourbon & Beyond 2024
42:30||Season 2, Ep. 10Join us for a live episode of The Firkin Podcast, recorded at Bourbon & Beyond 2024! We sit down with the extraordinary bluegrass musician, Molly Tuttle, to discuss her musical journey, creative process, and experiences traveling the globe. In this episode, you'll hear about Molly's influences and how they shaped her unique sound. We discuss her approach to songwriting and performing, along with how it felt to be the first woman to be named IBMA Guitar Player of the Year and whether that or winning a Grammy was more surreal.Fans of bluegrass, bourbon, or just engaging conversations will find this episode packed with stories and insights that you won't want to miss. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that captures the spirit of one of the year's most exciting festivals. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes!9. Andy Frasco - Live at Bourbon & Beyond 2024
40:34||Season 2, Ep. 9Andy Frasco joins us to open our live sets at Bourbon and Beyond 2024. We discuss his history and the formation of The U.N. and find out why he loves being on the road. We take a look at his World Saving Podcast and what brought that to be then get into some of the more interesting encounters he has had along the way. Join us to share some bourbon and some stories!8. Regenerative Grain Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond with Ian Somerhalder
01:07:04||Season 2, Ep. 8Ian Somerhalder joins us to talk about the Brother's Bond lineup and their regenerative agriculture processes involved in their latest expressions. Ian unveils the newest label, Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond, made with regenerative crops. This process has a major ability to improve carbon capture through tried and true grazing practices that have been proven for centuries.7. Macarons and Metal - Chef Jackie Joseph
58:12||Season 2, Ep. 7On this week's episode, we're joined by Chef Jackie Joseph, from JJ Bakes and Food Network's Best Baker in America. We take a look into her history, leaving the mountain town of Prestonsburg, KY on her way to an awesome baking career. Through a few twists and turns, Chef Jackie found a way to become a premier baker, running her shop out of the Omni in downtown Louisville.6. Crafting the Gin Market: Stacey Wade of West End Gin and Nimbus
43:52||Season 2, Ep. 6We are joined by Stacey Wade, Founder of Nimbus marketing group and Co-Founder of the new gin on the block, West End Gin. This citrus forward dance between a London Dry and Contemporary gin really surprised us with how delicious it is. Join us as we sip gin and tonics and talk about Stacey's journey into a premiere marketing industry and their new release of West End Gin.5. Maker's Private Selection at Racing Louisville FC
34:45||Season 2, Ep. 5We're on the road at Lynn Family Stadium, home to Racing Louisville and Louisville City professional soccer teams. Racing Louisville Head Coach, Bev Yanez, joins us to discuss her road to leading this excellent professional women's team to where they are today and her trip, with men's head coach, Danny Cruz, to Maker's Mark and its Private Selection program.4. Kentucky Derby Festival - Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo
01:08:09||Season 2, Ep. 4This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite event, Bourbonville. Derby is upon us, so join the show for an incredible look into the party leading up to the greatest 2 minutes in sports, Kentucky Derby 150. Volunteer opportunities available at https://kdf.org3. Clark Absher of Hatfield Media
01:01:11||Season 2, Ep. 3We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it's like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout for what they're producing in house. We wrap the show with a bit of a "deek and dangle", challenging Clark to define some fun hockey slang.