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THE Real Bourbon Bros Podcast
The essential podcast for the novice, yet curious whiskey enthusiast!
We are two blood brothers chit chatting about one our common loves in life, whiskey! Our podcast is unique compared to all others due to the fact that we are real brothers. We both started our whiskey discoveries about seven years ago. We have travelled the world together exploring all things whiskey. We hope to provide you with some great stories, make you laugh a lot, learn some and just enjoy honest conversation about the worlds best brown liquid. We are novices when it comes to whiskey and by no means do we know all there is to know about whiskey, but we love where the journey has taken us so far and hope you will join us on this podcast endeavor. We will be sharing stories along our journeys, updating listeners with up to date news/notes, pitting two whiskeys against each other in the Whiskey Standoff, and testing each others (and yours) whiskey knowledge in Stump the Bro. Searching for Pappy is a segment in which we discuss our recent whiskey purchases, while searching for Pappy Van Winkle at MSRP (don't laugh). What's the Juice segment is our version of blind taste testing. Whiskey in 60 (W60) is a segment where we give you all the information we feel is relevant and important for a specific whiskey bottle. At the end of the 60 second review we give our opinion, on whether you should buy it, shortlist it or avoid it.
Please follow us on YouTube at THE Real Bourbon Bros Podcast, Facebook by searching for Bourbon Bros Gary Steve, Tik Tok@therealbourbonbros, Twitter @realbourbonbros, Instagram by searching for therealbourbonbros and email us at bourbonandbros@gmail.com Thank you for giving us a listen, please feel free to contact us and leave us a comment. Giddyup! Enjoy!
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THE Real Bourbon Bros
- Episodes
- 100
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 34 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
100 episodes, newest first
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26 min
#98-Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rye Stand Off
Season 5, Episode 21
Show notes
In this episode we start with Searching for Pappy, with many bottles to discuss, including an OF store pick, plus the haul from our lastest trip to Louisville. Gary discussed his recent trip to Buffalo Trace to pick up his Elmer T Lee 40th Anniversary bottle, if you haven't seen that video, check it out.
Elijah Craig BP Rye Batch A925 vs Batch B926 is the main topic of this episode. We break down each release and give you our thoughts on which one we would recommend out of the two.
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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13 min
#97-Penelope Cigar #2
Season 5, Episode 20
Show notes
Penelope is back with their latest release and the second installment of their cigar blend bourbon. We give you our opinion on this bottle, as well as, price per quality pour rating. Have you had this release? Let us know your thoughts!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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14 min
#96-Blue Note Cherry
Season 5, Episode 19
Show notes
Find Blue Note Cherry Finish Bourbon at your local liquor holes. $64.99, finished 4 months in cherry barrels. Let us know what you think!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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38 min
#95-Mugen Spirits
Season 5, Episode 18
Show notes
Kojin Tashiro, Co-founder of Mugen Spirits joins us for an indepth discuss of all things Mugen. From Kojin's personal story of being born in Japan and being raised in the Louisville area, he discusses his love letter from Kentucky to Japan via whiskey. As Kojin puts it, Mugen offers the first Japanese bourbon. What does that exactly mean and how can you learn more about Mugen?
Well, give a watch and listen.
Find out more about Mugen Spirits here
https://www.instagram.com/mugenspirit...
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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36 min
#94-Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace
Season 5, Episode 17
Show notes
What a story we have for you! We originally recorded 40 minutes of amazing footage at Albert Blantons house in June of 2026 while chatting with Harlen. However, the footage was somehow lost (long store)! Harlen was gracious enough to give us a second chance to discuss all things BT. We start with the Single Oak project, which we were lucky enough to share a pour with Harlen in June. Our discussion includes day to day operations, expectations of his position, BTAC (of course), and what the future holds at BT. Thank you Cory and Harlen!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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31 min
#92-Old Forester Single Barrel Review
Season 5, Episode 16
Show notes
We had the opportunity, recently, to review several single barrel store picks from Old Forester. These samples were collected over several years from picks down for Novi Party Store in Novi, Michigan. We give a sip of each and then our reviews of each, from worst to best. Gives a great example of how each barrel can be totally different. Very fun, yet interesting experience. Thank you to Lucy and Alfonso for the samples.
Check out Novi Party Store, they do online sales, too!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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21 min
#93-Bardstown Special Releases
Season 5, Episode 15
Show notes
Bardstown has done it again! Two new releases, which push the edge of what whiskey blending can be! Dan Callaway, master blender at Bardstown Distilling Co. joins us to educate us and you on Lochs of Jura and 2026 Discovery. Both now availabe nation wide. Give a listen and learn something! Thanks, Dan!
Check out Bardstown Distilling Co., today.
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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39 min
#91-Peerless Distilling Co.
Season 5, Episode 14
Show notes
Master blend and taster, John Wadell, from Peerless Distilling Co. joins us for an indepth discussion regarding all things Peerless! From the distillery's history, to current releases, to what the future holds, we got you cover in this episode. If you are ever in Louisville, be sure to stop by the Peerless Tasting room, located in downtown, open 10am daily for tours and tastings! Give us a listen and a follow!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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36 min
#90-Rittenhouse 250th
Season 5, Episode 13
Show notes
Searching for Pappy is back with us discussing our recent whiskey purchases. Some good bottles for sure! Also, In Our Opinion segment, we highlight Rittenhouse 10th BIB Rye 250th Anniversary of the USA.
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros Gary and Steve
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48 min
89-Peg Leg Porker Whiskey
Season 5, Episode 12
Show notes
Carey Bringle, the man, the myth the legend! He sits down with us to chat about all things Peg Leg, from BBQ to whiskey. We also dive into his personal story, which is so crazy! You won't want to miss this one!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros
Gary and Steve
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35 min
88-Bourbon Country Recap
Season 5, Episode 11
Show notes
A full run down from our recent trip to Kentucky. The bottles we bought, the distilleries we visited, the folks we interviewed, the laughs that were had and the whiskey which we sampled...it is all here!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
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31 min
87-Bardstown Bourbon Company
Season 5, Episode 10
Show notes
Recently we had the great opptunity to spend time with Ken Callaway, Bardstown Bourbon Company master blender and Amanda Miller, New Product Development Project Manager, to discuss all things Bardstown, including their Distillery Reserve Collection. We were able to taste the Cascadia and Mars releases, as well as some of the components to the Mars release, which is the first blended whiskey release. Great people, great company and great whiskey!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
THE Real Bourbon Bros.
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28 min
86-Safai Bourbon
Season 5, Episode 9
Show notes
Safai Bourbon is discussed with Ken Hagan, co-founder and president of Left Bank Spirits. Ken takes us through the history of Mike Safai and his bourbon. We discuss all things Safai, as well, as Ken's Left Bank spirits.
Safai Bourbon here https://www.safaibourbon.com/
Left Bank Distilled Spirits here https://www.leftbankbourbon.com/
Give us a listen and a follow!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
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16 min
85-Green River Honey
Season 5, Episode 8
Show notes
Link for our new TRBB Merica Merch to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our great country.
Check it out now! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica&crid=13R6HDSNSY2SQ&sprefix=the+real+bourbon+bros+merica%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Full review of Green Rivers Honey Bourbon, along with Searching for Pappy and Steve's first BTAC (it was his birthday). Thomas H Handy for the win, congrats, Steve! Plus, Steve is in his new bar, work in progress but much better background than last pod. Give us a listen and a follow!
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Giddyup! Enjoy!
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22 min
84-Penelope Gold
Season 5, Episode 7
Show notes
Check out our latest podcast, 84-Penelope Gold now on Youtube, and all podcast platforms!
Searching for Pappy details our weekly whiskey finds, including a Rare Perfection, beauty!
In Our Opinion premieres with us reviewering Penelope BourbonArchitect of Golf, Hole 3, new release.
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34 min
Single Barrel Experience
Season 5, Episode 6
Show notes
Have you ever wondered what it is like to pick a barrel of whiskey? Not just a bottle, but the whole damn thing? Well, Steve had the lucky chance to do just this! He and the rest of the crew from Novi Party Store, in Novi, Michigan, recent drove down to bourbon country in Kentucky to pick three different barrels. In this episode we discuss what happens on this experience from start to finish. Steve starts out at Old Forester and ends up at Lux Row! The barrels that he helped pick a few months ago will soon be available for your tasting pleasure only at Novi Party Store. Stay tuned for their release!
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32 min
Tall Chris
Season 5, Episode 5
Show notes
Steve goes to the Holy Land for bourbon! Yes, he recaps his recent trip to Kentucky to pick a few store picks along with the folks from Novi Party Store. Steve details picks from Old Forester, Penelope and Lux Row!
Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve...King of the Mountain Edition! Random whiskies take their turn at the top of the mountain, who wins? Well, listen to find out, silly!
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30 min
81-Rico and Bruno
Season 5, Episode 4
Show notes
Curacao whiskey scene? Nope! Try another island! We recap the whiskey options in Curacao after our recent trip to the island. Great island for taking a vacation but not for anything other than the basics.
Steve gives us an update on his new home bar, we need some visuals, STEVE!
Shallow Thoughts, where we discuss our favorite sporting event, only if you could pick one to attend, price is NOT a factor. Go!
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19 min
80-Green River Wheated Barrel Proof
Season 5, Episode 3
Show notes
A quick review of the newly released Green River Wheated Full Proof is here. Give a listen and hear what our opinion of the new release from GR is. Also, Steve details his recent wood burning event, a must listen.
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44 min
O.H......Ingram!
Season 5, Episode 2
Show notes
OH....NO! I mean Ingram! Thank you to OH Ingram for the 98 proof river rye. Solid introduction to the brand, looking forward to more yummy whiskey! Everyone check out OH Ingram, let us know what you think. Whiskey aged on the Mississippi River on a barge! Cool concept and kicks off our Searching for Pappy segment. Plus many more bottles discussed!
Gary recaps our recent whiskey tasting event, where Old Overholt 12yr Rye was the biggest surprise for everyone involved. Eh Taylor SB, Aberlour Alba, and Sazerac Rye 100 proof are blind sampled by the audience. Shout out to our neighbors Rob and Kristen for winning a Weller 12yr, having the most correctly guessed whiskies at the event.
Shallow Thoughts with Gary and Steve closed out the pod. Which sport would you pick to be a pro in? Think about what sport you love, which one makes the most money, hardest on your body, etc... shallow thoughts is undefeated!
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