The Broken Cork: Bourbon Podcast
by Aaron Nelson, Danny Carter, Jacob Campbell, Michael Ervin · 46 episodes
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The Broken Cork is a long-form conversation-driven podcast hosted by Aaron Nelson, Danny Carter, Jacob Campbell, Michael Ervin, and a few special guests along the way. Join us for tastings, reviews, news, history, and even some discussions with the people behind the scenes. All of this is woven into the typical banter that comes with enjoying a good pour with good friends. Cheers!
Latest episodes
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1 h 04
Halloween 2022: Exploring New Make vs. Aged Spirits
Join the Broken Cork boys and special guest Matthew Poselwait as they compare new make from various companies with the aged spirit. Does new make have to taste good for the whiskey…
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18 min
Starlight Cigar Batch Single Barrel Bourbon w/ Matt Poselwait and Bryan Brammer
The Broken Cork is back after a short hiatus, and we've got 2 special guests in studio: Matt Poselwait from Wild Turkey, and Bryan Brammer, of The Thief Fine Wine, Beer and Spirits…
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45 min
Questions from The Crew: A Q&A with Matt Poselwait
In this episode of The Broken Cork, Matt Poselwait stops by the studio to answer some of our listener's most pressing questions. We discuss everything from single barrel picks to t…
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14 min
Small Batch Series- 1792 Full Proof Barrel Selection
In this episode, we discuss the barrel selection process at Barton 1792 and review a recent store pick that we had the opportunity to help select. Follow us:Twitter: https://www.tw…
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1 h 18
Celebrity Whiskeys feat. Sweeten's Cove, Blackened, American Highway, and Heaven's Door
Celebrity endorsement is not a new concept. For years, we’ve seen celebrities hold soda bottles, drive the new and fastest cars, and promote just about anything else you can dream…
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15 min
Small Batch Series: Chattanooga Whiskey’s Founders 10th Anniversary Blend
“Vote Whiskey” was heard throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee, in late 2012. The phrase meant more than a write-in option in a less-than desirable election; the people of Chattanooga…
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51 min
Distillery Series: Hard Truth Distilling Company
Nestled in the hills and hollers of Nashville, Indiana, lies one of the most beautiful destination distilleries in the country: Hard Truth Distilling Company. They've recently come…
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15 min
Small Batch Series- Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series #7
Bardstown Bourbon is recognized as the first Napa Valley-style distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Since starting production in 2016, Bardstown Bourbon has grown exponentiall…
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41 min
April Showers Bring Bourbon Banter-- feat. Castle & Key Bourbon and Basil Hayden Subtle Smoke
"April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain." - T.S. Eliot. Apparently nobody told Mr. Eliot…
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14 min
Small Batch Series: W.M. Tarr Citrus Bowl Bottle
Maybe you're a bourbon person; maybe you like a good rye. RD1 Spirits recently released a blend of both, a very limited edition bottle in honor of the University of Kentucky's win…
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56 min
Bottom Shelf 'Sip or Skip?': Bourbons Under $20
What can you get for $20? The answer to that question has become increasingly less in recent years, but are there still good values out there in the bourbon industry? In this episo…
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34 min
Distillery Series: Green River Distilling Company
Situated in beautiful Owensboro, KY, just a stone's throw away from the Green River, lies Green River Distilling Company, a historic distillery once known for producing some of Ken…
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1 h 11
St. Patrick's Day with The Broken Cork: Irish Whiskey
From shamrocks to parades and even the occasional leprechaun or green beer, St. Patrick’s Day has meaning to everyone…The Broken Cork included. From still sites in the countryside…
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59 min
Sensory Masterclass #2: Faults in Whiskey
Have you ever tried a whiskey and thought to yourself, "There is something here that just doesn't work."? During this episode, the guys welcome Matt Poselwait back into the studio…
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59 min
Life of a Bourbon Barrel: Barrel Aged Stouts- Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts 2021
Bourbon has some pretty strict rules, one of those being that a barrel can only be used one time to produce bourbon. After we dump a barrel, there is still a lot of life left in th…
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50 min
Top Whiskeys of 2021
After much deliberation, the Broken Cork is back and ready to put 2021 to rest! Before we do that, we are excited to share with you one last thought: what whiskeys did we consider…
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55 min
Ryemaggedon 2022: Battle of the Ryes
Ryemaggedon 2022- Four ryes go head-to-head in a blind-tasting battle. After many years in a dark rickhouse, our challengers have been bottled and now wait in the silence, hoping t…
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1 h 28
10 Whiskeys To Leave In 2021
The Broken Cork is back after a holiday hiatus to rest and recharge! As we ring in 2022 and look forward to what the new year has in store, we can't help but think of a few whiskey…
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1 h 18
Distillery Series: Maker's Mark with special guest Austin Hazelwood
In the beautiful countryside of Loretto Kentucky situated next to a beautiful limestone water reservoir sits the producer of one of the most recognizable and popular wheated bourbo…
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40 min
Friendsgiving Celebration 2021
The time of the year to come together is here and we at The Broken Cork are resurrecting a tradition from Dan's college days! Friendsgiving was always a time to set aside studies,…