The Mash
The Mash
Bourbon is a hot commodity right now. It's trendy, and there's a demand to know more about the history, the types, and the science behind it. We'll talk to industry experts, aficionados, and Master Distillers about Bourbon and other trending liquors.Social links:
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What if you could get the Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience without leaving St. Louis?
Ep. 24: There’s a new business in West St. Louis County called Barrel House where you can blend a bottle of great bourbon or whiskey. Marc sits down with owners Stephen and Denise Henschel to find out more about the Barrel House experience. Don't miss The Marc Cox Morning Show Spring Bourbon Fling…
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Tennessee bourbon trail, Marc Cox goes to Memphis
Ep. 23: Marc has the opportunity to travel to Memphis, TN, home of Old Dominick Distillery. He sits down with Master Distiller Alex Castle and Owner Chris Canale to discuss what makes Tennessee whiskey great.
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Master Distillers descending on St. Louis for epic Bourbon festival
Ep. 22: One of the top Bourbon Festivals in the country is about to take place in St. Louis. The St. Louis Bourbon Festival is October 6th, and the Mash has the scoop on which top Master Distillers will be in town, and how to sample hundreds of bourbons all in one place. Charlie Metzner, James Tho…
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What is the bourbon bubble?
Ep. 21: Alex Castle, the Master Distiller at Old Dominick stops by to discuss the demand for high-quality bourbon, years of planning, volume of production, and the future of the beloved spirit.
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Using quality beer as the mash for unique whiskey (Alpha Brewing)
Ep. 20: Alpha Brewing is giving us a new take on whiskey - by taking one of their popular beers, and using it as the mash for a unique bottle of whiskey. If you like beer and whiskey, you'll love their "I Do whiskey", made right here in St. Louis. Derrick Langaneckert is their Head Brewer.
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Limestone-filtered water leads to incredible spirits
Ep. 19: Did you know Missouri has a Highlands? It's a rare geographic formation only found in a few places in the world, but it means some of the best limestone filtered water you can find. That's a key ingredient in Stowloch Whiskey, the first offering from the Stone Ledge Spirits Company. Demetri…
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Corn matters
Ep. 18: If you prefer to drink your corn from a jar, this is the podcast you need to hear. Corn matters. Most bourbons use the same old corn, but not Gary Hinegardner from Wood Hat Spirits. He claims to have the smoothest bourbon and whiskey in America.
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Planning a trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?
Ep. 17: Learn from my recent experience how to score the allocation bottles you're searching for, and how to find a few surprises along the way.
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What is the St. Louis Bourbon Society?
Ep. 15: Are you a connoisseur or great bourbon? Let us introduce you to the St. Louis Bourbon Society.
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Plan your trip to St. Louis' Bourbon Festival
Ep. 16: The St. Louis Bourbon Festival is a highlight for people across the Midwest, and it’s coming up in October. We’ve got all the details, plus advice on planning your trip. And maybe a bourbon or two to review.
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