Season 7, Episode 10: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered

Season 7, Episode 10: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered

May 1, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 7 · Episode 10

About this episode

The Bourbon Life Crew discusses current bourbon industry news and trends in a laid-back, unscripted format.

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast , Mark and the Crew are back behind the mics for another laid-back Crew hang—just good bourbon, sharp takes, and the kind of unfiltered conversation that always seems to take on a life of its own. With Chad out this time, the dynamic shifts just enough to keep things interesting, and the Crew leans into it with plenty of laughs, industry insight, and a few moments that wander delightfully off script. Across three segments, the conversation covers some of the biggest headlines currently buzzing around the bourbon world. The Crew dives into the news of MGP Ingredients halting production for brands like Lux Row Distillers and Limestone Branch Distillery, unpacking what it could mean for sourced whiskey and the broader market. They also tackle the growing debate over whether single barrel picks are starting to lose their shine in an increasingly saturated space—offering some honest (and likely controversial) opinions along the way. And of course, there's plenty of discussion around the headline-grabbing rumor of Sazerac Company potentially making a massive move to acquire Brown‑Forman, and what a deal of that scale could mean for the future…

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