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The Bourbon Hunters podcast is a weekly long-form conversation hosted by Brett Bryan, JD Fritzges, and Dude Poole. Guests include friends, bartenders, distillers, bar and restaurant owners, along with other various bourbon enthusiasts, and occasionally Tyler Schaeffer graces us with his presence. Discussions revolve around topical events and stories about daily life while tasting and sharing their thoughts on various bourbons.
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Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Today, we’re diving into a number that changes everything before the bourbon even hits the bottle: and that is the Barrel Entry Proof. It sounds technical, but it’s part of the DNA of your whiskey. Simply put, it’s the alcohol content of the spirit when it first enters the charred oak barrel. We will touch on the history, and the changes that have occurred over the years on this… Bourbon Brief.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
On this episode, we dive into some port finished Ryes, including Midwinter Night Drams, and a MWN killer from Barrel King. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
It’s our first Mouth Experience Monday of 2026!!! This episode, JD blinds us with the Jack Daniels Heritage Toasted expression. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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#punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
On this episode, we drink some whiskey as we look back on 2025, remembering some of our experiences, and talk about things upcoming in 2026. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, Todd Ritter from The Bourbon Road blinds us with two more bourbons. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Today, we're shaking things up with a true classic: the Manhattan. This sophisticated blend of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters has been a symbol of elegance for over a century. But where did this iconic cocktail come from? We will dive into its spirited past during this… Bourbon Brief.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
On this episode from back in 2023, Jason C from the Mash and Drum joins Dude and Brett to taste some highly anticipated 2023 LTOs. We discuss a replacement phrase for neck pour, and we work our way through Michter’s Toasted Rye Barrel Strength, Russells Single Rickhouse from Camp Nelson F, and the Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition. Find out how we ranked them on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. #hymanpour
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! Join us for this first part of two episodes, where Todd Ritter from The Bourbon Road blinds us with two bourbons. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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#punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
On this episode, we sit down to review the newly released Blade and Bow 30 year bourbon from Stitzell Weller. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
We interrupt our weekly Mouth Experience for part 2 of our 2025 Bottle Kill Episode. Listen in as we continue on our 2025 three bottle kill exploits in Louisville during our annual Bourbon Blitz as the gang gets a little tipsy. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters.
Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by purchasing Bourbon Hunters products, and sign up for our Patreon, which includes exclusive access to single barrel announcements from our Private Single Barrel Club.
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