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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The BWF Crew sits down with country music superstar John Rich of Lonestar and Big & Rich.
John Rich is an American country music singer-songwriter. From 1992 to 1998, he was a member of the country music band Lonestar, in which he played bass guitar and alternated with Richie McDonald as lead vocalist. After departing from the band in 1998, he embarked on a solo career on BNA Records in the late 1990s, releasing two singles for the label and recording Underneath the Same Moon, which was not released until 2006. In 2001, he self-released Rescue Me, an album he was inspired to record by a cancer patient named Katie Darnell. By 2003, he joined Big Kenny to form the duo Big & Rich, who released three albums on Warner Bros.
So of Course, Johns success also brought a whiskey brand down the road!
Since its launch in February of 2018, Redneck Riviera Whiskey has donated more than $1,000,000 to Folds of Honor, providing dozens of scholarships to America’s most deserving families.

John Rich had a very specific flavor profile in mind and was adamant that the ingredients be ALL AMERICAN!

With this thought in mind, John assembled a legendary team with countless years of award winning whiskey creation. The goal? To build the smoothest and most approachable whiskey on the planet that would rival ANY Domestic or Canadian blends.

Hundreds of samples (and a few hangovers) later, Redneck Riviera American Blended Whiskey was born.

The final test? Making sure that it could get past even the toughest whiskey critic, Granny Rich! We are proud to say that it’s certified.
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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. Team sits down with Sagamore Spirit President, Brian Teacy. Brian makes his second appearance on the show and talks about their Reserve Series Fall release. A 106 Proof Sherry Finish.
At Sagamore Spirit, they are driven to craft the world's best rye whiskey, while strengthening their collective communities. This includes building partnerships with the Maryland agricultural community and working with local farmers to grow and harvest grain. These relationships further their goal of using Maryland-grown rye in our products and helps local farmers expand their business.
Sagamore Spirit's Rye Whiskies have earned more than 100 awards internationally, including World's Best Rye Whiskey in 2019 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Each one of their products is proofed with pure, limestone-filtered water from a Spring House built in 1909. It's why each bottle bears a special 1909 marker. Their core offerings, Signature Rye Whiskey, Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, and Double Oak Rye Whiskey, are distributed globally. They launched their first Maryland Distilled Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey in November 2021.
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Welcome to a brand new episode of Bourbon With Friends! In this installment, join the guys as they introduce an exciting new segment: "Inside The Brand: The Making Of McTavish." Get ready for an exclusive peek behind the scenes as they delve into the journey of creating a brand right from its inception. Discover the often-hidden world of brand building, uncovering the challenges and triumphs that most never witness. Tune in for an inside scoop on what it truly takes to start a brand from scratch.
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In this exciting episode, Connor and Paul return to take listeners on a journey deeper into the heart of McTavish Spirits. As co-founders of this budding bourbon brand, they delve into the intricacies of stage two in their research and development process. From the challenges they've faced to the critical decisions made along the way, they provide an inside look at what it takes to craft a remarkable bourbon brand.
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In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The guys sit down with Graeme Robertson. The team met Graeme and his wife in Edinburgh Scotland at Sam Heughans release of his book Waypoints. Graeme met Sam on the West Highland Way. The two quickly bonded with the trials and tribulations the West Highland Way present and Graeme ultimately ended up in Sam's book. He also shared the stage with Sam at his book release that we attended.
Now, there is more to Graem than just being in Waypoints and chatting about his relationship with Sam. Graeme has an amazing story and a great whisky journey. This is a really fun episode that we know you all are really going to enjoy!
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You can also read about Graeme in Sam's book. You can find the link to order the book here.
https://www.amazon.com/Waypoints-Scottish-Journey-Sam-Heughan/dp/0316495530
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Blind Barrels - Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don’t make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.
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