Woodinville Whiskey is a 100% “grain to glass” distillery located in Washington. We enjoy four expressions — their Flagship Bourbon, 8YR Limited Edition 2024 Release, Founder’s Find and Sauternes Cask Finish — and chat with Josh Prete, their Northeast Sales Manager, about how Woodinville got started, how the climate in Washington effects the whiske…

Rising artist/songwritier Emily Brooke released her latest album "all of the pieces (unplugged)" in November. We chat with Emily about her album, why she went the acoustic route, how she got into music, being on American Idol, meeting Taylor Swift's family, going on tour in the Netherlands, what's next and so much more. onathan's Drinking: Filmland…

We've Got Questions for OH Ingram River Aged Whiskey Master Blender Scott Beyer about their river aging process, what that does to the bourbon, what new releases might be coming and more at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown.

MB Roland Distillery is a completely “grain to glass” craft distillery located in Christian County, Ky. We enjoy four expressions — KY Straight Bourbon, KY Straight Rye, Corn Whiskey and Barker’s Mill Bottled in Bond — and chat with founder/distiller Paul Tomaszewski, about why his family launched the distillery, where the name comes from, using wh…

Partners in life and music, Sarah and Austin McCombie are better known as the Americana-folk duo Chatham Rabbits. We chat with Sarah and Austin about how they got into music, their upcoming album Be Real With Me (out in February), how the album differs from their previous releases, how they became the Chatham Rabbits, their songwriting process and …

We've got questions for 15 Stars Bourbon co-founder Ricky Johnson about how they come up with their unique blends, what future releases we can expect, when they might start using some of their whiskey and more at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown.

Brown-Forman founded the white oak initiative to ensure forestry practices were sustainable so there could be bourbon barrels for years to come. It can take up to 80 years for a tree to reach the point it is ready to become a barrel. We chat with Barbara Hunt, past chair and co-founder of the White Oak Initiative, about the initiative, how it impac…

We've Got Questions for Ken MacKenzie, founder and CEO of Fresh Victor, about why he launched a cold-pressed, refrigerated mixes company, where the name comes from, their flavor options and more.

We've Got Questions for Phyllis Whiskey's Ryan Christiansen, President and Head Distiller of Caledonia Spirits in Vermont, about the launch of Phyllis Whiskey, their approach to spirits, the importance of bees and honey, their Bee’s Knees Week and more.

We've Got Questions for RD1 Spirits R&D Master Distiller Jarrad Gollihue about his role, what new wood finishes we might see from RD1, how he balances the finish not overpowering the whiskey and more.

The story of Waterville, OH indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard - Michael Belazis (vocals, guitar) and Devin East (vocals, guitar), joined by Nate Miner (keys, vocals) -- is set to release their new EP Raindrop River on Dec. 6. We chat with Mike about the new EP, how the band came to be, if they really won a Facebook raffle to record their first album, h…

We've Got Questions for Last Cut Crystal's Aaron Gooding on how how he got into cutting glass, how difficult his craft is, the fun in coming up with designs, how they make very unique gifts and more at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown.

Jet Jurgensmeyer performs his song Stayed from his album The Ride: phase 2 which he co-wrote with PJ North. We chat about why he likes to be part of the songwriting process and how Stayed came to be.

Growing up along Kentucky’s Country Music Highway U.S. 23, Adam Chaffins' sound owes as much to the lush mountains of his home state as it does to the paved canyons of the city he now calls home. We chat with Adam about his new music, growing up in eastern Kentucky, heading to Nashville, being a session musician and part of touring bands, being abl…

We've Got Questions for Chris Walters, bourbon enthusiast and owner of Nose Your Bourbon, about his nosing kits, how the kits can help bourbon drinkers, how he got into bourbon, how his virtual nosing events work and more. Plus, use HOPS10 for 10% off your order through Dec. 15!

We've Got Questions for Hemingway Rye's Ron Call about his 50 years distilling, if he was surprised by the special edition bottling, their approach with Hemingway Rye and more. Plus, we try several of their expressions at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown.

Country artist Allie Colleen performs her song While We're Still Friends, which features country superstar Lee Brice. The honest and sincere single, with lyrics full of raw emotion, was co-written by Allie Colleen, Sara Brice and Lee Brice. We also chat about how this collaboration came to be and how her collaborations typically happen.…

It's a special Veterans Day episode as We've Got Questions for Sara & Drew Kellerman, co-founders of Heritage Distilling Co about their Salute Series. Plus, we chat about how they launched Heritage Distilling Company with anothe couple, creating multiple brands, having several tasting rooms in Oregon and Washington, how the Salute Series came to be…

Jet Jurgensmeyer shares his song Bones from his album The Ride: phase 2 which is the only song he wrote solo on the album. We chat about how Bones is a special song to him and how special it's been to give back to several organizations.

Nether Hour is a trio of unapologetic rebels fusing the swampy grooves of Louisiana with Texas-sized doses of funk, blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. We chat with Bobby, Bishop and Bercy about their new single Long As I Ain’t Alone, their upcoming new album Moonshine, how the group came to be, their process for creating music, what their live shows a…

Rising country music artist Charly Reynolds released her debut album, Off The Record, in September. We chat with Charly about bringing that album to life, moving to Nashville at age 18, having vocal surgery, how she approaches songwriting, having fun on social media, her Off The Record tour, what's next and more. Jonathan's Drinking: Southern Star …

Country artist Allie Colleen performs her song Grass On The Grave and we chat about her tattoos and a personal addition to the collection.Hops & Spirits által

Jade Eagleson has made quite the mark on the international country music scene and he just made his Grand Ole Opry debut. We chat with Jade about his Opry debut, how he met his wife and their first date, growing upn on his grandparent’s small town farm in Ontario, what music he listend to growing up, how he met Shaina Twain, his jump from the farm …

Jet Jurgensmeyer shares his song Ruin This Town from his album The Ride: phase 2 and we chat about the difference in being both an actor and musician.Hops & Spirits által

We've Got Questions for Legend at Pope Lick as spooky season continues. Rod Whitenack talks about the Goatman legend, bringing the legend to life, where the story orginates, what folks can expect at the park and more.Hops & Spirits által

A former fry cook, oil field operator, concrete surface decorator and kids’ baseball coach met up in a small town in West Texas and started playing music together (as one does in small town West Texas). We chat with Fox and James Tuffs from Dexter and the Moonrocks about their latest song Like You (Like You), their EP Western Space Grunge which the…

We've Got Questions for Erin Goins, Bites of the Bluegrass creator and tour guide, about their new Haunted Lexington: Spirits, Frights and Bites tour, how Bites of the Bluegrass came to be, how much research goes into the tours, the different tours, what's next and more.Hops & Spirits által

Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, Christian Hayes grew up surrounded by southern storytelling. We chat with Christian about his debut EP Last I Love You, how he got the nickname Lullaby Kid, growing up in a musical family, writing 900 songs before heading to Nashville, hitting the stage at Americanfest and so much more. Jonat…

Southern Distilling Company draws on their founders' home state of North Carolina’s often-overlooked whiskey traditions while celebrating the innovative spirit of America’s craft spirits industry. We enjoy two expressions -- Southern Star High Rye Bourbon and Southern Star Paragon Bottled In Bond Wheated Straight Bourbon -- and chat with Pete Barge…

We love our conversations, but sometimes you've got to go "Beyond The Bar" for a little more insight into a song and artist. We kick it all off with Allie Colleen as she shares on of her favorite songs "The Otherside", how the co-write with Carter Winter came to be and how excitied she is to go on tour with Jelly Roll.…

We've Got Questions for Dave Bob of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. about their latest release the Town Branch Overproof and how this blend came to be at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival.Hops & Spirits által

Noah West, is a name familiar in Nashville’s publishing houses and writing rooms. Hailing from Beckley, WV, Noah has carved his path in the industry with a distinctive voice, clever lyrics, and an undeniable passion for storytelling throughout his music. We chat with Noah about his latest single "If It Was Easy", what led him to songwriting, growin…

The Talbott Brothers, hailing from the heartland of Imperial, Nebraska, embody the heart and soul of country and Americana with their blue-collar grit and unapologetic authenticity. We chat with brothers Nick and Ty Talbott about their new single Kerosene, their upcoming album Borderlands, going back to Nebraska, buying a Craiglist van, making thei…

Born into a military family, country artist Matt Oakley spent the first few years of his life moving up and down the East Coast, before heading to college in South Carolina where he started making music. He credits his passion for country music to his military upbringing and mother’s slow and simple way of living. We chat with Matt about his latest…

We've Got Questions for Greg Keeley, LBC Founder & Wannabe Distiller, about their new name Larrikin Bourbon (formerly Lawrenceburg Bourbon Co.), why they decided to make the change, their latest release (the 8YR Bottled-in-Bond) and more at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival.Hops & Spirits által

Since his debut as a solo artist, Nate Haller has firmly established himself as one of Canadian country’s premier talents, bringing his unmatched vocals and energetic live show to some of the biggest stages. We chat with Nate about his latest singles "Race to the Bottom" and "Drive", how he got into performing, playing guitar in bands first, what p…

Owen Riegling is the kind of artist so down to earth his boots are always dirty. He’s a small-town kid with his roots firmly planted in the songs he sings. There’s something organic about the way Owen does what he does. We chat with Owen about his latest single "Church", being nominated for four CCMA awards, including Male Artist and Entertainer of…

Chart-topping, tour de force JJ Wilde has been on an incredible journey since the release of her debut album Ruthless in 2020. With over 36 million global streams and prominent playlist placement on digital platforms, Wilde continues to captivate a diverse global audience, consistently establishing herself as a dominant voice in the rock music scen…

Country-soul troubadour Drake White has a new album, Low Country High Road, out September 20. The new project finds White digging deep into his creative bag. We chat with Drake about the album, what music he grew up on, what it's like to be a dad, how he met his wife, sharing those family moments with the world, his road back from a stroke, and so …

We've Got Questions for Five Springs Infused Bourbon founder Lisa Sawyer Derman on how she got into the spirits industry, growing the brand, where their name comes from and more.Hops & Spirits által

We have a short convo with Holly Doscher of Danny Wimmer Presents, who is behind Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life in Louisville. Holly talks about how Bourbon & Beyond added two more stages and 50 more artists, their culinary and spirits lineup, several fun giveaways happening on their socials, and how they expect this to be the biggest event …

Having grown up in Mannford, Oklahoma, Jake Banfield is intimately familiar with country music. Along the way, he discovered a love for basketball, with every intention of pursuing the sport as a career. However, life took an unexpected turn, and with the help of social media and a guitar bought from a pawn shop, Jake found his way into music. We c…

We've Got Questions for Five Springs Infused Bourbon founder Lisa Sawyer Derman on how the brand got launched, creating the bourbons, finding the right mash bill and proof, and much more.Hops & Spirits által

Raised in Northern Virginia, Connor Daly grew up playing sports and music. Now at 25, with more than 100 songs in his catalog, he continues to develop his craft with the release of his album "Colors Fade." We chat with Connor about the new album, what folks can expect, making the music video for "Ain't Got A Cape," moving to Nashville full-time, ho…

Hailing from Nashville and living in Las Vegas, rising country artist Cali Tucker has been hitting full throttle throughout her career. Cali represents the best of both Nashville and Vegas, which has earned her the title of “Miss NashVegas.” We chat with her about her new single Country Couture, growing up in a musical family, finding her own sound…

These two Bullitt County, KY, natives have been busy racing from one stage to another via planes, trains, vans, and tour buses…rolling through all four corners of the US, singing through jet lag touring Europe, and playing the Grand Ole Opry 11 times. We chat with Brent Rupard and Anthony Olympia, better known as Everette, about their new EP Keys t…

Since 2007, Yacht Rock Revue has steered audiences through a melodic voyage of classic hits, founded in Atlanta, GA. The 10-piece ensemble, including Nicholas Niespodziani, Peter Olson, Greg Lee, Mark Dannells, Mark Bencuya, David B. Freeman, Keisha Jackson, Kourtney Jackson, Jason Nackers, and Ganesh Giri Jaya, infuse their unique styles with the …

A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Josh Merritt is an artist steeped in Heartland culture. We chat with Josh about his latest album '206', where the album title came from, growing up in a musical family, balancing family life, growing up in Kentucky, sharing personal experiences in his songwriting, what else folks can expect from him this year and mo…

The Nashville-based alternative country band The Midnight Revival recently released their debut self-titled album. The band is led by duo guitarist Chris Bragg and vocalist Adam Sizemore and we chat with them about the album, how the group came to be, why the name, how they got into music, what folks can expect from them this year and more. Jonatha…

We've Got Questions for the Bourbon on the Banks crew on what folks can expect when visiting Frankfort for the event, the many new options and more.Hops & Spirits által