We've been bouncing around it for 17 episodes and now it is time to really dig deep! We're breaking down bourbon with all the classic terms and fancy know-it-at-trivia definitions.What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey? Why call it single barrel or small batch? What makes a small distillery stand out from the big guys? What is bottled-in-bond and how does everyone (seriously, everyone) actually agree with a government mandate?We explore all of this, and more, with our dear friend Sonia Murphy. Make sure you check her out.Instagram: sonia_42211Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artagedneatWebsite: https://www.artagedneat.com/

We're name dropping this episode! We've been dropping plenty of hints at our location, but this week we're announcing the name of the Tavern that we've been recording at. Why are we dropping this info this week?

Boyd's Tavern and Red Brick Inn were the hosts of the Red Brick Run and Craft Beer and Bourbon Festival, with much of the proceeds going towards the Friends of the Land Between the Lakes. This is a cause that many believe in and we're glad to do a small part in supporting them, so they can in turn support the LBL area and keep it a wonderful part of nature for all of us to enjoy.

We also decided this was the perfect opportunity to pick the minds and learn more about some of the craft distilleries of Kentucky. And with those conversations, obviously came some wonderful tastings!

We couldn't get around to everyone this go around, but we were able to get around to several. Who knows, maybe one day we'll go on another field trip to check these places out!

Jackson Purchase Distillery - Hickman, KY

https://jacksonpurchasedistillery.com/

The Bard Distillery - Graham, KY

https://thebarddistillery.com/

B.H. James Distillers - Adairville, KY

https://www.bhjamesdistillers.com/

Coal Pick Distillery - Paradise, KY

https://www.coalpickdistillery.com/

Western Kentucky Distilling Co. - Beaver Dam, KY

https://www.wkydistilling.com/

MB Roland Distillery - Pembroke, KY

https://mbroland.com/

Old Terrell Distillery - Paducah, KY

https://www.oldterrell.com/

*Note: Whitson's interview is used with permission from his parents at Coal Pick.

This week we had the pleasure of going on our first field trip! We went over to Abstraction Spirits in Paducah, KY and visited with Patrick, who gave us a tour of the facility.We get to see some of the tech that happens behind the scenes, from the still to the bottling line. That being said, some of the coolest parts of the process are the manual actions that they do, without the need for too many fancy gadgets.Abstraction believes in creating pieces of art with every barrel. They have literal artwork that they have found for their labels and gallery, but they also have the art that is in the bottles themselves. We were highly impressed by everything we sampled and we know you will be too!Abstraction Spirits can be found at 407 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001. Stop in and say hello, grab a drink, and find an experience.https://www.abstractionspirits.com/