Bourbon, Brass & Beyond

Bourbon, Brass & Beyond

Hosted by two bourbon enthusiasts and neighbors: Bob is Director of Operations at a Contact Center, Dad, and always on the hunt for bourbons; Dan is a lifelong trumpet player, Dad, and airline pilot. Together, and with guests, they share their collections with you! Bourbon, Brass & Beyond is where travel, taste, and timeless sound come together. From adventures at 30,000 feet, every story pours a little bourbon into life’s soundtrack. Come join us as we taste, discuss, and search for our unicorns. Please email us at info@bourbonbrassandbeyond if you would like to be a guest or have any comments! Bourbon Flights Tasting Podcast

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Eagle Rare Store Pick and Rock Hill Farms with Alex Derthick; Ep. 85
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Sept. 8, 2026

Eagle Rare Store Pick and Rock Hill Farms with Alex Derthick; Ep. 85

Dan and Alex open an Eagle Rare 10 Year store pick and explore what makes it such a memorable bourbon. Their tasting covers the bottle’s extra age, smooth 90-proof profile, and notes of vanilla, caramel, orange, cherry cola, and gentle rye spice. The conversation expands into a broader discussion about bourbon value, store picks, dusty bottles, Blanton’s, Rock Hill Farms, bottle collecting, and the challenge of finding allocated whiskey at a fair price. Alex shares why Rock Hill Farms rem
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Recap: Preston Van Winkle Interview and #Bourbon Talk; Ep. 84 #pappyvanwinkle #buffalotrace
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Sept. 6, 2026

Recap: Preston Van Winkle Interview and #Bourbon Talk; Ep. 84 #pappyvanwinkle #buffalotrace

Dan and Bob are joined by Alex Derthick for a recap of their interview with Preston Van Winkle from the Old Rip Van Winkle family. They break down what made the visit memorable, what they learned about the Pappy Van Winkle lineage, and why the experience was bigger than just tasting rare bourbon. They also get into bottle comparisons, barrel picks, and the science and history behind the juice. #whiskey #bourbontasting #oldripvanwinkle #podcast #bourbonbrassandbeyond #pappyandco #singlebar
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Review of 2026 Old Forester President's Choice; Ep. 83
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Sept. 3, 2026

Review of 2026 Old Forester President's Choice; Ep. 83

Old Forester President’s Choice 2026 Review Dan and Calvin taste and compare the 2026 Old Forester President’s Choice release, focusing on how it opens up in the glass, how it differs from the 2025 bottle, and whether the fresh crack delivers on the nose, palate, and finish. This is a short bourbon review with a clear tasting arc: initial impressions, evolution after air, and a quick comparison to a previous year’s release. #bourbon #whiskey #oldforester #presidentschoice #2026release
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Peerless Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll, Buzzard's Roost, and a 2019 Pappy 23 Tasting; Ep. 82
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Aug. 31, 2026

Peerless Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll, Buzzard's Roost, and a 2019 Pappy 23 Tasting; Ep. 82

Dan welcomes Calvin and Nick back home for a bourbon-heavy catch-up that mixes recent distillery trips, barrel picks, and a standout tasting lineup. The episode is especially notable for a 2019 Pappy 23 pour that Preston Van Winkle personally identified by nose as Bernheim-era juice, plus a deep dive into what makes Buzzard's Roost's double-oaked approach unique. #bourbon #whiskey #bourbontasting #singlebarrel #bourbonbrassandbeyond #pappy #pappyvanwinkle #pappyandco #buzzardsroost #peerl
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Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons & Cigars with Preston Van Winkle; Ep. 81
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Aug. 27, 2026

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbons & Cigars with Preston Van Winkle; Ep. 81

Old Rip Van Winkle, Bourbon Heritage, and the Reality of Allocated Whiskey This episode is a compilation of multiple conversations with the very awesome and down to earth Preston Van Winkle. Dan Sneddon and Bob Hird were joined by Alex Derthick, and after a technical failure wiped out most of the first recording, Dan came back for round 2. The discussion covers the Old Rip Van Winkle family story, how the lineup evolved, and why production, warehouse space, and barrel entry proof matter s
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Buzzard's Roost Whiskey with founder Jason Brauner; Ep. 80
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Aug. 23, 2026

Buzzard's Roost Whiskey with founder Jason Brauner; Ep. 80

Buzzard's Roost in Louisville with Jason Brauner This episode is a focused tasting and conversation at Buzzard's Roost in Louisville with Jason Brauner who has deep experience in bourbon hospitality and single barrel selection. It covers how double oaking works, why barrel toast profiles matter, and how Jason's background on the restaurant side shaped his palate and industry relationships.We discuss bourbon production details, tasting notes, upcoming releases, and the culture of collaboration
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Recent Blog Posts

Unlocking the Magic: Why Eagle Rare Store Picks Are Worth the Hunt
Sept. 8, 2026

Unlocking the Magic: Why Eagle Rare Store Picks Are Worth the Hunt

Welcome back to the blog, bourbon enthusiasts! If you are anything like me, the mere mention of Buffalo Trace Mashbill #1 gets your heart racing. There is a very specific kind of rush that comes with scanning the shelves of a local liquor store, hop…
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Behind the Scenes with Preston Van Winkle: Family History, Hype, and Heart
Sept. 6, 2026

Behind the Scenes with Preston Van Winkle: Family History, Hype, and Heart

Welcome back, bourbon enthusiasts and listeners of the podcast! If you have been following our journey here at Bourbon, Brass & Beyond, you know we have had the absolute privilege of speaking with some incredible names in the spirits industry. But e…
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Old Forester President's Choice 2026 vs. 2025: A Head-to-Head Bourbon Comparison
Sept. 3, 2026

Old Forester President's Choice 2026 vs. 2025: A Head-to-Head Bourbon Comparison

Welcome back to the Bourbon, Brass & Beyond blog, where we take the deep dives, detailed tasting notes, and lively discussions from our podcast episodes and expand on them right here on the page. If you are as obsessed with Brown-Forman and high-end…
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About the Hosts

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Dan Sneddon

Pilot / Dad / Trumpeter / Contract Negotiator / Martial Artist

In his 26th year as an airline pilot, Dan resides in Youngstown, Ohio with his high school sweetheart Stephanie. Combined they have 5 kids (teenagers...). They enjoy travel as a family, and as a couple. Dan has had a bourbon affinity since smelling his Grandfather's JW Dant and Grapefruit soda as a kid. Dan started collecting bourbon in 2015. He has been actively involved in Martial Arts since he was a kid and has Black Belts in two different styles. Dan still plays trumpet. Originally he went to college for music at Ohio University, but after his sophomore year decided he would much rather spend 3 hours in an airplane instead of a practice room. He still helps teach high school band camps, and has assisted with 5th and 6th grade Trumpet, Low Brass, and Percussion. Dan has been a Pilot Union Representative, Contract Negotiator, Merger Specialist, and Contract Compliance Administrator for over 20 years. Dan received the President's Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Service Award in 2024.

Bob Hird

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Reviews

I gave it five stars because there’s no option to give it 110!

"Hio! Leave it to someone from the 110 to turn drinking whiskey into a job! I’ve learned a lot in a short time about different styles, distillers, how bourbon is made now versus years ago, and all …"

110Tuba | March 12, 2026

My bourbon family!

"The knowledge, the stories, the whiskey! Pure entertainment with these guys, you can't help but tune in and listen intensely! This is my tribe! My bourbon family, with a new reunion every episode! Da…"

Robaire McCoy | April 7, 2026

Wally Dant, President/Distiller Log Still Distillery

"Had the best times with our NE Ohio friends! Check out their podcast doing some great things! #LogStill #MonksRoad #gesthemane #bedbreakfast #bourbon"

Wally Dant | Feb. 25, 2026
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