|OPENING| Ready for a bourbon tasting so flavorful it could make a unicorn dance? This episode is packed with bourbon stories, rare finds, and the secrets behind those dusty bottles sitting in grandma’s basement. Buckle up, grab a glass, and prepare for a sip-filled adventure with Jason from Cleveland Barrel Hunter!|KEY TOPICS|
* Jason’s deep dive into vintage and dusty bourbons like old Crow from the 1930s
* The art of estate sale whiskey treasure hunts and how bottles sit in basements for decades
* The magic behind River Roots’ recent rise and what makes their picks stand out
* How whiskey profiles change with age, proof, and barrel treatments, including interesting experiments with stave inclusion
* Whiskey tasting notes: from dusty Rick House noses to caramel brittle explosions
* The impact of market forces on prices, distillery practices, and the allure of niche bourbons
* The joy of blending, comparing, and discovering new favorite profiles
* The passion for community, social media, and sharing bourbon love globally
|TIMESTAMPS| 00:00 - Welcome to Bourbon Brass & Beyond with Jason from Cleveland Barrel Hunter! 00:12 - Jason’s intro on rare dusty bourbons and estate sale treasures 02:00 - Exploring vintage Wild Turkey 1983 and the magic of old Dustys 04:00 - Estate sale stories and the rarity trapped in basements 06:00 - The evolution of River Roots whiskey and their impressive picks 08:00 - Breaking down proof, barrel treatment, and profile differences 10:00 - Tasting journey: from caramel brittle to Rick House dust 12:00 - How market forces influence bourbon pricing and availability 14:00 - Experiments with stave inclusion and barrel innovation 16:00 - Classic bourbon notes versus modern profiles and aging impact 18:00 - The joy of community picking and presenting the perfect barrel 20:00 - Candle and finishing touches – how ambiance complements bourbon 22:00 - Whiskey stories from bygone eras and historical bottle quirks 24:00 - Table talk: the subtle art of tasting and sharing bourbon 26:00 - The future of bourbon hunts and community collaborations 28:00 - Bringing bourbon to different regions: from Cleveland to San Diego 30:00 - Love for wheaters, double oaked styles, and rare finds 32:00 - Old school bottles, embossed labels, and vintage distilling tech 34:00 - The magic of sampling and the importance of blind tasting 36:00 - Rye whisky styles, double barreling, and flavor surprises 38:00 - Off-profile picks, high-contrast profiles, and market implications
* https://riverrootsdistillery.com/
* https://wildernesstraildistillery.com/
* https://revivaldistilling.com/
|CONNECT WITH THE GUEST|
* Jason - https://www.instagram.com/clevelandbarrelhunter | https://facebook.com/clevelandbarrelhunter