The Bourbon Hunters podcast is a weekly long-form conversation hosted by Brett Bryan, JD Fritzges, and Dude Poole. Guests include friends, bartenders, distillers, bar and restaurant owners, along with other various bourbon enthusiasts, and occasionally Tyler Schaeffer graces us with his presence. Discussions revolve around topical events and stories about daily life while tasting and sharing their thoughts on various bourbons.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 17:24
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, JD and Dude are blinded by one of our listeners. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:46
The Men Who Made American Bourbon publishes in five days and is a product of almost 7 years of my life. Here’s what happened between when I started my book and when I finished…
Sep 23, 2026 · 42:19
On this episode, Dude and JD discuss their opinions on finding allocated bottles, while drinking some new bourbons. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Sep 21, 2026 · 17:51
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, JD brings over two of the Barrel King blends from this year’s Bourbon Games. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and…
Sep 19, 2026 · 1:05:30
On this episode, Dude, JD, Jason, and Lorenzo celebrate our 500th episode by pitting Austin Nichols Archives against Beacon. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:02:52
On this episode, Dude, JD, Jason, and Lorenzo drink through some Old Carter bottles while discussing life. So sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode…
Sep 14, 2026 · 15:36
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, we review one Elijah Craig 15 SiB against another. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Sep 12, 2026 · 2:28
On today’s Bourbon Brief we will be talking about a congressman named Walter Evans. You have probably never heard of him. Almost nobody has. And that is the problem. While you’re…
Sep 9, 2026 · 16:10
It’s Mouth Experience Wednesday!?!? On this episode, Dude blinds JD with a Crittenden’s Cut Above Single Barrel from Mash & Journey. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet,…
Sep 7, 2026 · 21:04
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, a fan blinds us with Hard Truth Roasted Malt Rye and Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
Sep 5, 2026 · 2:34
In 1887, the American whiskey industry did something that should sound familiar. It organized itself into a trust modeled on Standard Oil. We will be talking about the Whiskey…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:09:01
On this episode, Dude Brett, and JD drink through the Ben Holiday experimental collection. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon…
Aug 31, 2026 · 18:12
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode Dude blinds the guys with a Jack Daniels Coy Hill Single Barrel. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Aug 29, 2026 · 2:28
Today we’re exploring the life of a true titan of Kentucky whiskey—a man whose name is practically synonymous with the single-barrel bourbon revolution. We will be discussing…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:32:49
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD drink through some Evernorth Spirits. So sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of... the Bourbon Hunters. While…
Aug 24, 2026 · 14:32
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode Dude blinds JD with an Augusta 15-yr Buff Turkey. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Aug 22, 2026 · 2:56
Today we’re diving into the story behind one of the most recognizable names on the liquor store shelf. We will be discussing I.W. Bernheim on this… Bourbon Brief. While you’re…
Aug 19, 2026 · 1:36:49
On this episode, Dude and JD drink through some Wild Turkey LTO’s including the new Austin Nichols Archives release. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Aug 17, 2026 · 15:48
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode Dude blinds the guys with the new Woodinville 7 Yr Single Barrel. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:24:25
On this episode, Dude, JD, Brett, and Jason sit down to try out some new Four Roses Anthology, Four Roses Mizunara Experimental, and EH Taylor Cured Oak. So sit back, grab a…
Aug 10, 2026 · 19:53
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! This episode we get blinded by another strong lineup from Todd Ritter with the 01 Batch of Knob Creek Blender's Edition and an Elkwood Reserve 9-Yr…
Aug 8, 2026 · 2:30
Today, we’re stepping back to 1836 in Nelson County, Kentucky, to look at one of the most resourceful pioneers in bourbon history. We will be discussing Joseph Washington…
Aug 5, 2026 · 38:53
On this episode, Dude and JD sit down with Tara Lindley from High West to discuss the 2026 Prisoner’s Share release. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Aug 3, 2026 · 16:50
t’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode we get blinded by a 16 Year Old Buff Turkey from Dark Arts. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of……
Aug 1, 2026 · 2:12
When you think of American whiskey, Kentucky and Tennessee usually dominate the conversation. But back in 2006, a biochemist named David Perkins and his wife Jane decided to…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:05:27
On this episode, Dude and JD drink through the new Old Elk 10-year Collection. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. While…
Jul 27, 2026 · 26:04
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, Todd Ritter blinds us again, this time with a trio from Latitude Spirits out of Rhode Island. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up…
Jul 25, 2026 · 3:16
In the late 1970s and early 80s, the American bourbon industry was in absolute freefall. Drinkers were turning away from whiskey in droves, opting for clear spirits like vodka…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:09:03
On this episode, the fellas drink through the 2021 Bookers lineup. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. While you’re…
Jul 20, 2026 · 9:55
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, Dude and JD are blinded by one of our listeners. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Jul 18, 2026 · 3:32
If you stroll through the quiet neighborhood of Shively, just south of Louisville, Kentucky, you might catch the faint scent of sweet vanilla and deep oak lingering in the air.…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:05:04
On this episode, Dude and the fellas sit down to drink the new Blade and Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve, and some other stuff along the way. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
Jul 12, 2026 · 3:04
For decades, you wouldn't have found his name anywhere on the label. In fact, he was arguably the most influential master distiller in America that the general public had never…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:18:10
On this episode, Brett, JD, and Dude hang out online and discuss some of the industry happenings. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Jul 6, 2026 · 16:55
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, Dude blinds the guys with the 2026 High West Prisoner’s Share. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Jul 4, 2026 · 3:07
If you’ve ordered a glass of Four Roses Bourbon recently, you know it as a premium, top-shelf staple of the modern bourbon boom. But if you went looking for it in the United…
Jul 1, 2026 · 21:41
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, TThe fellas are blinded the new 2026 Star Hill Farms. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Jun 29, 2026 · 19:31
I t’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, Todd Ritter sends some blinds to the fellas, from Heaven Hill. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Jun 28, 2026 · 2:53
If you’ve ever browsed the top shelves of a whiskey aisle, you’ve definitely seen it. An elegant, high-shouldered bottle wrapped in a paper-style label and strapped with a…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:21:54
On this episode, Dude and the fellas sit down to some King of Kentucky Small Batch, Eddie Russell’s Russells 13 and the latest Little Book. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up…
Jun 22, 2026 · 17:02
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!! On this episode, JD blinds Dude with a new Frey Ranch 5 Grain Single Barrel. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode…
Jun 20, 2026 · 2:58
When you think of the pioneers of Kentucky Bourbon, you probably picture rugged backwoodsmen, frontier farmers, or secret family recipes passed down by word of mouth. But the man…
Jun 19, 2026 · 43:37
On this episode, Dude and JD sit down with President’s Choice, Jack 14 batch 1, and russels 15. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Jun 15, 2026 · 12:42
It's Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Dude blinds the fellas with Bombargers from 2025. So sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of.... The…
Jun 13, 2026 · 2:24
It’s that iconic, dripping red wax seal, right? Makers Mark. It is noticeable all over the world. Today we will be talking about the Woman behind the brand on this … Bourbon…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:27:18
On this episode, Dude and JD sit down with David Jennings to talk about his whiskey brands and his books. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of……
Jun 8, 2026 · 16:01
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Dude blinds the fellas with EH Taylor 4 Grain. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The…
Jun 6, 2026 · 2:56
If you’ve browsed the whiskey aisle lately, you’ve probably seen a bottle with a distinct horseshoe on the label and the words "The Pride of Owensboro" pressed into the glass.…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:16:33
On this episode, the boy wonder returns to grace us with his presence while we sip through some Rye Whiskeys, including a hazmat Jack Daniels, Micther's 10 Yr, and a 13th Colony…
Jun 2, 2026 · 11:51
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Dude blinds the fellas with Makers Mark’s 2026 Wood Finishing Series - The Stewards Release. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up…
May 27, 2026 · 1:11:05
On this episode, Brett, JD, and Dude hang out and revisit some Woodford Reserve bottles. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon…
May 25, 2026 · 16:26
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Brett blinds Dude and JD with Larceny C922. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon…
May 23, 2026 · 2:21
Today we are traveling to the rolling hills of Versailles, Kentucky, to uncover the roots of one of the most iconic names on the shelf: We will be discussing Woodford Reserve on…
May 20, 2026 · 1:48:42
On this episode, Jason, JD, and Dude drink through a ton of new offerings including: 15yr Buffalo Trace Experimental Wheated 19yr Faultline 10 Year Preservation Distillery Barrel…
May 18, 2026 · 14:01
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Dude blinds JD and Brett with a pour from the Roundbarn Lighthouse Series, called Watchman Bourbon. So… sit back, grab a pour,…
May 16, 2026 · 2:22
Have you ever wondered why you can’t just buy a bottle of Buffalo Trace directly from the distillery’s website in most states? Today we’re looking at the invisible hand that…
May 13, 2026 · 1:10:36
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD drink through a treasure trove of 12 different blinds sent from one of our listeners, tune in to find out what they were. So… sit back, grab…
May 11, 2026 · 12:45
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! Dude blinds JD and Brett with an Evan Williams Champions Select Ohio State Single Barrel. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy…
May 9, 2026 · 2:24
If you’ve ever enjoyed a bottle of Bulleit Rye, Templeton, or George Dickel, you’ve tasted the work of a distillery you might not even know exists. Tucked away in Lawrenceburg,…
May 6, 2026 · 1:01:07
On this episode, Dude amd JD try out the first age stated release from Peerless Distillery, batch 1 of the 10yr Henry Kraver. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and…
May 4, 2026 · 14:07
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Dude blinds JD and Brett with a John J Bowman Single Barrel from the Distillery Giftshop. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
May 2, 2026 · 2:09
When you think of the Mint Julep, you probably think of oversized hats, the Kentucky Derby, and maybe a little too much sugar. But this cocktail wasn’t born at the racetrack. In…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:07:34
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD drink through four different Stagg expressions, including the original Stagg Jr batch. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and…
Apr 27, 2026 · 14:29
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Dude blinds JD and Brett with Frey Ranch’s 6 year cask strength rye. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Apr 25, 2026 · 2:03
Legend has it that in the late 1800s, a man named Paul Jones Jr. fell head over heels for a Southern belle. He sent her a proposal, and she replied that if her answer was 'yes,'…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:28:58
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD sample four different Eagle Rare bottles and finish with an Old Fashioned Infusion from High Bank. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
Apr 20, 2026 · 18:56
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! Dude gives JD a blind showdown between Weller Full Proof and Soutern Star Wheated Bourbon. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy…
Apr 18, 2026 · 2:15
When you think of bourbon royalty, names like Taylor, Blanton, and Stagg usually come to mind. But there is a modern titan walking the grounds of the Buffalo Trace Distillery…
Apr 15, 2026 · 50:45
On this episode, Dudeand JD sample three different expressions from Evernorth. First we break open two single barrels, and then finish with an LTO. So… sit back, grab a pour,…
Apr 13, 2026 · 19:59
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Martelle blinds us with a Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrel. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Apr 11, 2026 · 2:15
We all know the square bottle and the iconic black label. But behind the global brand is a man whose life was as bold as the whiskey he distilled. Today, we’re looking at the…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:29:02
The wait is over!!! On this episode, after years of talking about it, the plan finally falls into place. Jason’ brings his mom onto the podcast to play Find the McKenna, then we…
Apr 6, 2026 · 15:30
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, a surprise guest joins us as we are blinded with the brand new Heaven Hill 22 year old. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
Apr 4, 2026 · 1:51
Today, we’re looking at the first commercial distiller in the Bluegrass State, the man behind the bourbon, Evan Williams… on this …. Bourbon Brief. Have you thought about…
Apr 1, 2026 · 1:09:52
On this episode, Dude, JD, and Martelle try out the new Bulleit Smoked Malt, a Kirkland’s SiB Barrel Strength, and some OKI Double Oaked. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
Mar 30, 2026 · 22:42
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! On this episode, Todd Ritter blinds us again, but this time with four samples. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this…
Mar 28, 2026 · 2:18
If you’ve ever looked at a label and seen "DSP-KY-1" or "DSP-KY-354," you’re looking at a piece of American tax history that’s as old as the Civil War. Today we will be cracking…
Mar 25, 2026 · 1:14:30
On this episode, Dude and JD are blinded by a listener, and then finish with tasting a sample from our new Peerless pick. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy…
Mar 23, 2026 · 21:22
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, we get treated with another listener blind. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon…
Mar 21, 2026 · 1:57
Today, we’re talking about the man, the myth, and the very long mustache. The legacy and legend of Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. on this… Bourbon Brief. Have you thought…
Mar 18, 2026 · 1:03:21
On this episode, the guys drink through a myriad of press samples that we have been sent (good and bad), that we just have not had a chance to get through. So… sit back, grab a…
Mar 16, 2026 · 15:24
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude blinds the fellas with an old release from Wild Turkey... Master's Keep Triumph. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet,…
Mar 14, 2026 · 1:57
In the world of whiskey, 'legacy' is a word that gets tossed around like ice in a shaker. But very few distilleries can claim a history that was buried for nearly a century, only…
Mar 11, 2026 · 43:47
On this episode, Dude shares our recent Russells Pick sample with the JD and Brett, then they open the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C925 and the new Single Barrel Peerless Double…
Mar 9, 2026 · 17:17
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, JD blinds us with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery 13. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of……
Mar 7, 2026 · 2:27
Today, we’re tackling a common question: what are all those words and numbers on a bottle of bourbon, and what do they actually mean? Grab a bottle and let’s discuss on this……
Mar 4, 2026 · 1:01:15
On this episode, Dude, Jason, JD, and Brett all pop open some fun bottles of bourbon, including the Heaven Hill 90th and the new Ampersand. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up…
Mar 2, 2026 · 14:24
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude blinds the fellas with their new barrel pick from Old Lousiville, that they have dubbed the WLW - Red-Headed Step_Brother. So……
Feb 28, 2026 · 1:48
Today we’re talking about a man whose name was nearly lost to history, yet whose hands shaped the very identity of American whiskey. We will cover the legacy of Nathan “Nearest”…
Feb 25, 2026 · 54:48
On this episode, Dude and JD sit down with Mike Hinds from Nashville Barrel Company, as we break into one of their latest LTOs... the Compromise. Tune in to hear about the…
Feb 23, 2026 · 22:04
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, JD blinds us with Old Rip Van Winkle versus Weller Antique 107. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode…
Feb 21, 2026 · 1:50
Today we’re diving into the puckered-up past of a true heavyweight champion of the bar: The Whiskey Sour. We will cover the history and evolution of this popular cocktail on this…
Feb 18, 2026 · 53:38
On this episode, Dude and JD sit down with Isaac Winter from High West to discuss his arc into whiskey, as we enjoy some High West Cask Strength Bourbon. So… sit back, grab a…
Feb 16, 2026 · 18:04
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, one of our Patreons sends usa sample of some Blade and Bow 22 Year to blind the fellas. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your…
Feb 14, 2026 · 2:01
Today we’re talking about a man who has spent more time at a distillery than most people have spent in their own living rooms. He’s the "Buddha of Bourbon," the "Master…
Feb 11, 2026 · 53:32
On this episode, JD brings over some Buffalo Trace, including a store pick and his Buffalo Trace SBS Tour Single Barrel. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy…
Feb 9, 2026 · 33:38
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, JD brings over this week’s Valentine Release of Whiskey War from High Bank, and who doesn't want a Mouth Experience for Valentine's…
Feb 7, 2026 · 1:45
You ever wonder about those larger than life people responsible for the bourbon industry? Today we’re raising a glass to the man, the myth, and the so-called "Father of Bourbon",…
Feb 4, 2026 · 45:22
On this episode, Dude, Brett, and JD celebrate our new Dark Arts (Wild Turkey Single Barrel at 110.8 proof) pick by putting it up against some previous Russells picks. So… sit…
Feb 2, 2026 · 14:05
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Dude blinds Brett and JD with the new batch 1 of the High Bank Cask Strength Bourbon. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet,…
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