Dan and Steph open a rare 1977-distilled, 1982-bottled JW Dant bourbon that Steph found at a yard sale. They explore the bottle’s Schenley-era history, taste its sweet and peppery high-rye profile, and discuss why vintage bourbon bottles are valuable pieces of history—even when the labels are showing their age. The conversation then turns to Bourbon and Beyond, including the festival’s four-day schedule, musical lineup, bourbon brands, bottle-sharing plans, and Fork and Flask events.
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In this episode
- The story behind a vintage JW Dant bottle distilled in 1977 and bottled in 1982
- How JW Dant’s production changed during the Schenley era
- Tasting notes: sweet aromatics, pepper, viscosity, and a lingering finish
- Why older bourbon bottles and their glass designs are so collectible
- A George Dickel bottle and a signed Log Still Distillery single barrel
- Details about the Bourbon and Beyond bottle share at Monks Road Boiler House on Friday Sept. 25th from 1 -3pm
- Festival planning, weather, merch, comfortable shoes, and staying near the venue
- Artists they’re excited to see, including Foo Fighters, Mumford and Sons, Dave Matthews, Chris Stapleton, Counting Crows, and more
- The Fork and Flask stage, bourbon brands, distillers, and possible interviews
- The couple’s plans for the festival’s bottle share, swag swap, and meeting listeners
Timestamps
00:00 – Steph’s yard sale JW Dant discovery
00:31 – Dating the bottle and exploring its history
02:14 – Why the vintage bottle is so special
05:31 – Opening the bottle and the first smell test
06:26 – Comparing vintage and modern JW Dant
08:00 – High-rye bourbon tasting notes
09:54 – The appeal of vintage bottle design
12:45 – Log Still Distillery and Wally Dant
14:41 – Bourbon and Beyond bottle share details
16:07 – Preparing for a four-day festival
18:16 – Thursday’s music lineup
22:27 – Friday highlights and Mumford and Sons
24:08 – Festival weather and practical planning
26:15 – Fork and Flask stage events
27:31 – Celebrity bourbon and Travelers whiskey
29:40 – Sunday’s lineup and Dave Matthews
32:57 – Bourbon brands attending the festival
37:01 – How to find Dan and Steph at Bourbon and BeyondVisit bourbonbrassandbeyond.com, leave a message, and reach out if you’ll be at Bourbon and Beyond. Dan and Steph hope to see you at the bottle share or around the festival.
Log Still Distillery - https://www.logstilldistillery.com
Monk's Road Boiler House - https://www.monksroadbh.com
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 - https://www.bourbonandbeyond.com
