by Randy Warren | Jul 2, 2026 | Podcast Episode
Nicole Austin left a dead-end engineering job in New York City’s sewers for a career in the spirits industry. In this episode, hear how she is now using chemistry to perfect ultra-aged bourbon with Diageo’s Blade & Bow brand....
by Randy Warren | Jun 25, 2026 | General Audience
Can a bourbon be patriotic? That is absolutely the case during this year’s 250th birthday of the United States. Here are some of my favorite bourbons to celebrate the special anniversary of the U.S. this year. 1. Freedom Fighter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey...
by Randy Warren | Jun 25, 2026 | Podcast Episode
Join Whiskey Shenanigans as Jodie Filiatreau, the artisanal distiller at Evan Williams, shares stories about how “one barrel a day” became the firm’s philosophy for creating unique tastes through small-batch experimentation....
by Randy Warren | Jun 18, 2026 | Podcast Episode
American Whiskey Association founder Michael Bilello is on a mission to make American whiskey the world’s whiskey. Listen now to see how he’s fighting tariffs, reshaping global trade, and turning U.S. bartenders into ambassadors....
by Randy Warren | Jun 16, 2026 | General Audience
Michael Bilello, the creator and founder of the American Whiskey Association (AWA), thinks big. “The mission of the American Whiskey Association, as a global trade organization, is simple, exciting, and inspirational,” Michael said. “It is to make...
