by Randy Warren | Aug 14, 2026 | Podcast Episode
Join us for an intimate conversation with John Rempe, Master Distiller of Rebel Bourbon, as he shares his unconventional path from pre-med student to whiskey innovator. Discover the fascinating story behind Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell” song, learn about...
by Randy Warren | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
WHY OLD FORESTER IS A WHISKEY RULE-BREAKER George Garvin Brown, perhaps the OG of whiskey, founded Old Forester in 1870, and was the first to seal whiskey in bottles, personally guarantee his work, and blend whiskey at multiple distilleries. Master taster Melissa Rift...
by Randy Warren | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
WHY BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY IS A RULE-BREAKER The Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace Distillery, Harlen Wheatley, is a tireless experimenter. He believes that whiskey should always evolve in modern directions—while honoring the traditions and roots of American...
by Randy Warren | Aug 11, 2026 | General Audience
Freddie Noe IV carries an eighth-generation restlessness at Jim Beam. Questioning tradition runs through the family’s history, from Booker Noe’s cask strength bourbon to the invention of small batch itself. Freddie inherited that same drive to innovate,...
by Randy Warren | Aug 6, 2026 | Podcast Episode
Master Taster Melissa Rift takes us inside Old Forester’s 156-year journey of continuous production, from surviving Prohibition with medicinal whiskey licenses to modern innovations like rum cask finishes. She shares insights on developing your palate, the art...
