Bourbon & Banter Podcast #38 – Size Matters

The Bourbon & Banter podcast is back, folks — and after a 19-month break, Bob and Pops are hitting the ground running just in time for Bourbon Heritage Month. That’s right, your favorite bourbon truth-tellers are dusting off the mics to celebrate, commiserate, and stir up a little trouble while they’re at it.

We kick things off with the return of the 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge (09:21), encouraging everyone to sip their way through the month, one pour at a time. Along the way, Pops and Bob dive into the importance of community engagement (03:44) and what makes Bourbon Heritage Month more than just another marketing ploy.

This episode also introduces two new staples you’ll be hearing more of going forward. First up: Whiskey Hot Wash (13:12), a no-fluff look at what’s happening in the whiskey world — including a candid chat about the latest Uncle Nearest business drama (18:41). And because every good story needs a few investigators poking around, the guys also unveil the newly rebranded Sniff Team (19:28), their in-house unit for sniffing out bourbon rumors, industry BS, and questionable marketing spin.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Bourbon & Banter without some Bourbon Bullshit (26:28). This time, the target is single-barrel bourbon, or more accurately, what’s left of its magic.

And when you thought it couldn’t get any more absurd, yes — Taylor Swift’s name even pops up in the whiskey conversation (23:02). We’ll let you decide how you feel about that one.

Here’s the breakdown for Episode #38 – Size Matters:

• 00:00 Return of the Bourbon & Banter Podcast
• 03:44 Bourbon Heritage Month and Community Engagement
• 09:21 30 Days of Bourbon Challenge Explained
• 13:12 Whiskey Hot Wash
• 18:41 Uncle Nearest Controversy and Business Challenges
• 19:28 The Sniff Team
• 23:02 Taylor Swift’s Whiskey Ventures
• 26:28 Bourbon and Bullshit Segment Introduction
• 27:46 The Diminishing Value of Single Barrels
• 38:58 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

As always, it’s all barrel strength banter: unfiltered, unapologetic, and full of laughs, rants, and a few truth bombs the industry won’t love.

Are you ready? Pour yourself a drink, get comfortable, and listen to Episode 38 using the player above or via your favorite podcast app.

Warning: If you’re not comfortable with independent thinking, plenty of swearing, and bourbon gospel at full proof, you might want to skip this one.

We sure hope you enjoyed the return of the Bourbon & Banter podcast. Don’t forget to share it with your whiskey-loving friends and let us know your thoughts in the comments or by emailing us at podcast@bourbonbanter.com.

Hey, wait a minute. You have listened to all our previous episodes, right? If not, head on over to our Bourbon & Banter Podcast page to get caught up.