#OHLQ #BuffaloTrace Drop and Old Grand-Dad Spectacular; Ep. 65

#OHLQ #BuffaloTrace Drop and Old Grand-Dad Spectacular; Ep. 65

Author: Bourbon, Brass & Beyond June 26, 2026 Duration: 1:09:34

Join us as Dan and Bob welcome Michael Barkett onto the podcast and we explore a wide range of bourbon topics, including tasting notes, bottle aging, market trends, and behind-the-scenes distillery insights. We do a line-up of Old Grand-Dad Expressions- including an old dusty. And of course it all goes downhill from there. This was a really fun episode. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight.

Next podcast Dan's MIC will be closer to his face!

Keywords

#bourbon #buffalotrace #ohlq #OGD #whiskey #podcast #bourbonbrassandbeyond #whiskeytasting #distillery #markettrends #bottleaging #bourbonbrands #bourboncommunity #penelope #yellowstone #revivalvintagespirits #logstilldistillery

Key topics

Bourbon tasting notes and comparisons

Market trends and bottle availability

Distillery insights and tours

Bottle aging and storage tips

Collecting rare bourbons and raffles

Guest name

Michael Barkett

Sound bites

"Great drink for under thirty dollars"

"The proof really impacts the flavor"

"Market scarcity drives the value of bottles"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Bourbon and Guests

02:24 Tasting Old Granddad: A Bourbon Comparison

04:51 Buffalo Trace Special Event Experience

07:57 Raffle and Bourbon Drop Insights

10:16 State Differences in Bourbon Availability

13:05 Exploring Old Granddad Variants

15:22 Aging and Oxidation in Bourbon

17:09 Nostalgia and Rare Bottles

18:47 Final Thoughts on Bourbon Tasting

27:30 Exploring Unique Bourbons

31:46 The Anticipation of Pappy Van Winkle

33:56 The Allure of Rare Bottles

38:59 The Cult Status of Weller and Blanton's

44:08 Personal Favorites and Unique Experiences

48:20 The Influence of Yeast and Distillation

57:02 Planning a Bourbon Tour

01:05:58 Final Thoughts on Bourbon Selections

01:07:58 NEWCHAPTER

Resources

Bourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonbrassandbeyond.com

Log Still Distillery - https://www.logstilldistillery.com

Revival Vintage Spirits - https://www.revivalky.com

OHLQ - https://www.ohlq.com


There’s a particular warmth that comes from good company, a shared pour, and a great story. That’s the feeling at the heart of Bourbon, Brass & Beyond, a podcast hosted by neighbors Bob and Dan. Their friendship frames each conversation, blending two distinct worlds into something uniquely engaging. Bob brings his relentless passion for tracking down remarkable bourbons, a pursuit he balances with being a dad and his role in operations management. Dan offers a different rhythm, drawn from a life spent mastering the trumpet and navigating the skies as an airline pilot, all while raising his own family. This isn’t a formal review show or a technical flight log. Instead, it’s where the hunt for a perfect bottle meets the soulful notes of a brass section and tales from travels high above the clouds. They often open their personal collections, sharing tastes and thoughts with each other and with guests, making every episode feel like an invitation to pull up a chair. The result is a natural exploration of life’s richer flavors and soundtracks. You’ll hear conversations that meander from the nuances of a specific distiller’s craft to the unexpected lessons learned between cities, all underscored by a deep appreciation for the hobbies and moments that define us. Tune in for a podcast that genuinely connects the spirit of bourbon with the music of everyday adventures.
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