The official podcast of the Bourbon Showdown! Featuring reviews, news, tastings and interviews with the top names in the Bourbon industry. Learn how your favorite bourbons get made as the leaders of the industry walk you through their process. We'll be talking to Master Distillers, authors, industry insiders and more! A new podcast every week as we do a deep dive on what makes bourbon America's spirit of choice.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe official podcast of the Bourbon Showdown! Featuring reviews, news, tastings and interviews with the top names in the Bourbon industry. Learn how your favorite bourbons get made as the leaders of the industry walk you through their process. We'll be talking to Master Distillers, authors, industry insiders and more!
Recent episodes include "Shortbarrel Bourbon: Clinton Dugan" (29 October 2026, 68 minutes), "Joseph A. Magnus: Will Fabry / Straight Rye Whiskey" (15 October 2026, 67 minutes), and "WhistlePig: The Boss Hog XIII" (2 October 2026, 55 minutes).
Bourbon Showdown Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 188 episodes.
Booking probability for Bourbon Showdown Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bourbon Showdown Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bourbon Showdown Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Bourbon Showdown Podcast are Beverages, Brewing & Distilling and Beer, Wine & Spirits Distribution. Bourbon Showdown Podcast has an arts audience.
Bourbon Showdown Podcast is an arts podcast with 188 episodes published.
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Episode #18
This week on The Bourbon Showdown , Jesse sits down with Clinton Dugan, Co-Founder of Shortbarrel Bourbon , to talk about building a whiskey brand, chasing great barrels, and making a name for yourself in the...
This week on The Bourbon Showdown , Jesse sits down with Will Fabry, Head Blender at Joseph A. Magnus , to dive into the brand's exciting new release — Joseph Magnus 10-Year Cask Strength Rye Whiskey! Known for...
Episode #16
This week on The Bourbon Showdown , Jesse sits down with Mitch Mahar, Head of Whiskey Innovation, and Meghan Ireland, Chief Blender at WhistlePig Whiskey , to dive into the latest chapter of one of the wildest series in...
Episode #15
This week, Jesse sits down with Dr. Blake Layfield, Master Distiller and Head of Innovation & Blending at Maker’s Mark , to dive into the highly anticipated Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2026 . Blending 11-, 12- and...
Episode #13
This week on The Bourbon Showdown , Jesse sits down with Courtney Sandora, Founder of GoSocial and Co-Founder of Bourbon Signals , to explore how AI is changing the way consumers discover, research, and choose bourbon...
Episode #10
Remus Lou Gehrig Reserve with Ian Stirsman of Ross & Squibb This week on The Bourbon Showdown , Jesse sits down with Ian Stirsman of Ross & Squibb Distillery to crack open and drink through the new Remus Lou Gehrig...
Episode #9
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, Widow Jane is back ! Jesse sits down with Sienna Jevremov, Head Distiller at Widow Jane , to talk about one of the distillery’s most exciting releases yet: Widow Jane 10-Year...
Episode #8
This week on The Bourbon Showdown , we’re raising a glass with one of the best in the business — Lux Row Master Distiller John Rempe — for a deep dive into the brand-new Blood Oath Pact 12 . John takes us behind the...
Episode #8
This week on The Bourbon Showdown , Jesse Jones is joined by James Bowker, Global Advocacy Manager for The House of Suntory , for an unforgettable deep dive into the world of Japanese whisky. Whether you're new to...
Episode #7
What happens when you take one exceptional bourbon from every single state in America and blend them into one bottle? On this episode of the Bourbon Showdown Podcast , Jesse Jones welcomes back Lost Lantern co-founder...
Episode #6
Every summer, the spirits world turns its attention to New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail , one of the industry's most influential celebrations of cocktails, education, and hospitality. On this episode of The Bourbon...
Episode #5
Greg King returns to The Bourbon Showdown for a deep dive into the legendary world of Lagavulin . From Scotland's whisky regions and what defines a true Scotch to the history behind one of Islay's most iconic...
Episode #3
<p>On this week's episode of The Bourbon Showdown, Jesse heads across the pond to Scotland with Greg King, Diageo's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador, for an in-depth look at one of Scotland's most beloved...
Episode #2
<p>This week on The Bourbon Showdown, we head back to Scotland with Diageo Luxury Brand Ambassador Ewan Morgan for a masterclass on one of the world's most iconic single malts: Talisker.</p><p>Ewan takes us deep into...
Episode #1
<p>Season 12 starts with a trip to Ireland as Jesse Jones welcomes Redbreast Irish Whiskey Master Blender Dave McCabe to The Bourbon Showdown Podcast!</p><p>In this episode, Dave McCabe takes us deep into the world of...
Episode #1
Season 12 starts with a trip to Ireland as Jesse Jones welcomes Redbreast Irish Whiskey Master Blender Dave McCabe to The Bourbon Showdown Podcast! In this episode, Dave McCabe takes us deep into the world of Redbreast...
Episode #20
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast , we welcome Bardstown Bourbon Company back to the show as Director of Distillation & Head Distiller Nick Smith joins us in Charlotte, NC to talk all things Bardstown. Nick...
Episode #20
<p>This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we welcome Bardstown Bourbon Company back to the show as Director of Distillation & Head Distiller Nick Smith joins us in Charlotte, NC to talk all things...
Episode #19
<p>This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, we pop the top with the team behind the whiskey brand that has been voted the “Best in the World” — Never Say Die Bourbon. </p><p>Brian Luftman from Lexington and his UK...
Episode #19
This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast , we pop the top with the team behind the whiskey brand that has been voted the “Best in the World” — Never Say Die Bourbon . Brian Luftman from Lexington and his UK counterpart...
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Executive Director of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
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Director of Distillation & Head Distiller, HEALTHY FORESTS, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
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