A Whisper of Smoke with Burnt Tavern

About this episode

The episode explores the history and flavor of Burnt Tavern Bourbon with its founders.

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an epic dive into bourbon history and flavor on this episode of Bourbon with Friends! We're cracking open the story behind Burnt Tavern Bourbon, a brand-new Kentucky gem that's already turning heads with its twice-burned, reborn legacy. Hosts Bryan, Jerm and Joe chat with founders Bennett Clark and Royce Blevins about unearthing a 1790s frontier tavern in Garrard County, KY, sourcing killer 7-year-old bourbon, and teaming up with whiskey legend Chip Tate (Balcones...

People in this episode

Hosts: Bryan, Adriane, Martin

Guests: Bennett Clark, Royce Blevins

Topics covered

• bourbon history
• Burnt Tavern Bourbon
• whiskey
• Kentucky bourbon
• distilling process

Keywords

• bourbon
• history
• Kentucky
• whiskey
• distilling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Burnt Tavern Bourbon

Places: Garrard County, KY

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