The Whiskey Rocks Podcast

Taking a trip with Tripp Stimson from Barrell Craft Spirits

7 MAG 2024 · On this episode, the guys talk to Barrell Craft Spirits Chief Whiskey Scientist, Tripp Stimson. Tripp talks about Barrell's past, present and what's on tap. He describes their process for barrel selection and the way they look to innovate continuously. Pours on this episode: Barrell Foundation- 100 proof 5 year bourbon Barrell Bourbon batch 35 Barrell Rye batch 4 Barrell Cask Finish Series: Mizunara Oak For more information on Barrell, visit: https://www.barrellbourbon.com/

52 min. 11 sec.
Traversing Traverse City Whiskey Company with Chris Fredrickson

30 APR 2024 · On this episode, the guys sit down with Chris Fredrickson, cofounder of Traverse City Whiskey Co., out of Traverse City, Michigan to discuss all things Traverse City whiskey. Do Chris and Joel have what it takes to be a model for Traverse City? For more information on Traverse City Whiskey Co visit: https://www.tcwhiskey.com/

1 h 4 min. 31 sec.
Singing the Blues with Blue Note Bourbon: A conversation with Logan Welk of Blue Note

16 APR 2024 · On this episode,Chris and Joel sit down with Logan Welk, President and COO of Blue Note Bourbon. They get into the Blue Note brand, what inspires Blue Note each and every day and learn more about how they remain one of the best brands focused on quality and accessibility on the market today. For more info on Blue Note Bourbon visit: https://www.bluenotebourbon.com/

54 min. 4 sec.
Vintage Spirits & Vintage Rock: Chat and Sip with Bhakta Spirits

2 APR 2024 · On this episode, the guys sit down with Johnathan Page from Bhakta Spirits and learn more about the brand and all they're doing with vintage spirits, dating back to Armagnac from the 1800s! Hear how Raj Bhakta took all that he learned from WhistlePig and started his new adventure into the Spirits world. For more info on Bhakta, visit: https://www.bhaktaspirits.com/ For the NYT article we referenced visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/magazine/classic-rock-radio.html

1 h 2 min. 52 sec.
Texas Single Malt Whiskey: Sharing a dram with Alex Elrod from Balcones Distilling

12 MAR 2024 · On this special episode, Joel and Chris sit down with Alex Elrod, Brand Experience Manager from Balcones Distilling to talk all things American Single Malt and all that goes into making great whiskey in Texas.

1 h 7 min. 46 sec.
Jam & Bread: Pairing Bernheim Wheat Whiskey with Pearl Jam

20 FEB 2024 · On this episode, the guys talk about the world of Wheat Whiskey and then take on one of Chris's favorite bands, Pearl Jam.

45 min. 27 sec.
Rice Rice Baby- A chat with J.T. Meleck Distillery

6 FEB 2024 · Mike and Mia from J.T. Meleck Distillery out of Branch, Louisiana stop by and share the story of their distillery. On the show we discuss the future of the brand and they tell us some exciting news about upcoming product releases. This is a brand and an episode you do not want to miss!

1 h 2 min. 16 sec.
A conversation with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller of Ben Holladay Distillery

16 GEN 2024 · On this special episode, Chris and Joel sit down with the master distiller of Ben Holladay; Kyle Merklein. They talk about the distillery's history, what they have in store for the future and whether or not Sheryl Crow is rock n roll. Tune in to learn more! Bourbon reviewed: - Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled in Bond - Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof - Ben Holladay Bottled in Bond Missouri Straight Bourbon

54 min. 20 sec.
Sourced in New Jersey: Penelope Bourbon and Bon Jovi

2 GEN 2024 · On this episode, the guys talk about two sourced products out of New Jersey....Penelope Bourbon...and Bon Jovi?! Tune in to find out what the whiskey sourcing process is all about and how it applies in the music industry as well.

34 min. 23 sec.
Little Dummer Boy: Johnny Drum and our Favorite Drummers

19 DIC 2023 · On this special Holiday episode, the guys talk Willet's Johnny Drum and talk about the instrument that they both play...drums and the drummers that inspired them. We hope everyone has a great Holiday season.

35 min. 8 sec.