Whiskey Shenanitans Podcast

Challenging​ ​Bourbon​ ​Tradition:​ ​Devil​ ​River’s​ ​Goes​ ​High-Proof​ ​and​ ​Heat-Aged

Challenging​ ​Bourbon​ ​Tradition:​ ​Devil​ ​River’s​ ​Goes​ ​High-Proof​ ​and​ ​Heat-Aged

Mike​ ​Cameron,​ ​founder​ ​of​ ​Devils​ ​River​ ​Distillery​ ​in​ ​San​ ​Antonio,​ ​Texas,​ ​had​ ​an​ ​unconventional​ ​journey​ ​from​ ​tractor​ ​dealer​ ​to​ ​bourbon​ ​innovator.​ ​In​ ​this​ ​episode​ ​of​ ​Whiskey​ ​Shenanigans,​ ​host​ ​Randy​ ​Warren​ ​speaks​ ​with​ ​Mike​ ​about​ ​the​ ​unique​ ​Devils​ ​River​ ​approach​ ​to​ ​whiskey-making,​ ​from​ ​proprietary​ ​yeast​ ​strains​ ​to​ ​heat-accelerated​ ​aging​ ​in​ ​metal​ ​buildings.​ ​

How Jose Calderon Used Special Forces Training and Latin American Distilling to Build Everglades Distillers

How Jose Calderon Used Special Forces Training and Latin American Distilling to Build Everglades Distillers

Jose Calderon committed everything to Everglades Distillers after spending 20 years in Special Forces learning distilling techniques across Latin America. In this episode, host Randy Warren explores how Jose tested over 30 corn varieties in his backyard to discover the perfect red corn for whiskey, why his family conducts blind tastings together, and how Florida’s extreme heat ages bourbon naturally without temperature control.

Why the Dram Dad Rejects Bourbon Collecting Culture

Why the Dram Dad Rejects Bourbon Collecting Culture

Podcast host Randy Warren sits down with Chris, known as the Dram Dad, to explore how bringing a photographer’s perspective to American bourbon culture can enrich the experience. Hear how Chris went from bourbon novice to enthusiast in just 18 months, thanks to a transformative Booker’s gift from his brother.