283: The Master Distiller of the Northwest's Largest & Oldest Distillery
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We are joined by Caitlin Bartlemay, Master Distiller for Hood River Distillers and their portfolio of brands, including Clear Creek, McCarthy’s, and Trail’s End. Caitlin was recently appointed to the role of Master Distiller after many years with the company, a testament to her passion for the brands and distilling. We discuss their portfolio, including two Single Malts from McCarthy’s, the FIRST American Single Malt Whiskey, and Trail’s End Bourbons. We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community...
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282: How to Build a Whiskey Empire with Truist Financial
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Jake sits down with Joseph Goode and Cody Matthews of Truist Financial to discuss the ways you can go about building your own liquid empire. There are many strategies that Truist deploys when helping a customer realize their dream of opening a distillery, creating a whiskey company, and procuring barrels. Sit back, grab a pen and paper, and pour up some bourbon and listen to the latest episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast. We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if...
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281: The Diverse Whiskey Portfolio of Coors Spirits Co.
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Past guest, Mike Montgomery, re-joins Bourbon Lens to talk whiskey. Mike is the co-founder of Blue Run Spirits and previously appeared in and of Bourbon Lens. Mike is currently the Vice President of Spirits for the Molson Coors Beverage Company, which acquired Blue Run Spirits in mid-2023. Molson Coors is growing its spirits division and Blue Run is a big piece of that movement. The portfolio also includes two relative newcomers to the whiskey world, and . We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing...
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280: The Evolution and Growth of Southern Distilling Co.
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We’re joined by Pete Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina. Pete discusses what led him to founding his distillery. We also explore the growth they’ve experienced, from sourcing whiskey to producing their own spirits, and even becoming one of the largest contract distillers you may have not heard of yet. This is a wide-ranging episode and capped off by some excellent whiskey and great company. If you’re looking for your next grain-to-glass bottle of whiskey, check out Southern Distilling and their Southern Star and Hunting Creek lines of...
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279: A Toast to the Story of Blackwood Distilling Co.
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We sit down with our friend, Zach Johnston, of Blackwood Distilling Co. Zach is currently the Chief Business Officer of International Sales for Blackwood. We discuss Zach’s background in the spirits world, including his time writing for UPROXX and judging spirits competitions. Zach is tasked with growing Blackwood to the next level as they grow their portfolio from ultra-limited edition releases to gain a broader audience in the international market. We taste through their limited release Toasted Bourbon and Toasted Rye Whiskey, discuss their plans for future releases, and tease some...
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278: Visiting Limestone Branch Distillery's New Tasting Lodge
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Jake travels to Lebanon KY to visit Limestone Branch and see the . He’s joined by Master Distiller, Stephen Beam, and Stephen Fante, Brand Ambassador for Limestone Branch. They discuss the new facility, the single barrel program, and growing the Yellowstone Whiskey brand. Don’t miss this episode. We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content,...
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277: The New Chapter in the History of Templeton Distillery
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Our guest today is Shane Fitzharris for Templeton Distillery in Iowa. Shane is the Senior VP for Commercial for Infinium Spirits, owner of the Templeton Distillery and brands. We discuss the next chapter in Templeton’s history as they recently released their first spirit distilled in-house; Fortitude Straight Iowa Bourbon. We discuss the history of the brand, their revival of the brand, and how they sourced a very popular Rye Whiskey to grow their brand to be in a position to distill and release their own distilled spirits. We are thankful for your support over the...
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276: How Brown-Forman Focuses on Sustainability with a Global Spirits Portfolio
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Our guest today is Andy Battjes, Brown-Forman’s Director of Global Environmental Sustainability. With responsibility over the company’s diverse, global spirits portfolio, Andy is a company leader who drives their sustainability initiatives around the globe. Through his work over the last 18+ years, Battjes has guided Brown-Forman in targeting areas within the supply chain and beyond where they can implement green initiatives. Brown-Forman (home to iconic brands such as Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Old Forester, Tequila Herradura, and Woodford Reserve) is working on making...
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275: Keeper’s Heart and the Bright Future of O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
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Jake is joined by Brian Nation to talk about Keeper’s Heart Whiskey and catch up since his first appearance back in . Keeper’s Heart is a unique blend of Irish Whiskeys and American Whiskeys. Bringing together two unique distilling traditions, O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. and Keeper’s Heart are led by industry legend, Master Distiller Brian Nation, previously of Jameson, Redbreast, and Midleton. We are thankful for your support over the last 5 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take...
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274: What is Your "Special Occasion" Bourbon?
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Jake and Scott are talking about bourbons that are perfect for special occasions. As we head into Derby season here in the Bluegrass State and the upcoming Kentucky Derby 150, we couldn't help but think that it would be a perfect event to crack open some special bottles. We discuss some advice on finding a special bottle to celebrate an occasion, event, or a special person. The best part is, a special occasion pour doesn’t always have to be priceless or unobtainable. Some of the best choices might be right under our noses. What’s one bottle that you are saving...
info_outlineJake & Jake are back with a new episode of Off Hours with Bourbon Lens. In this episode, we chat with Noah Neiman of Rumble Boxing. Noah opens up about his story of dealing with drug addiction and mental health issues to focusing that energy into creating a unique, successful fitness concept. Not only is Noah truly authentic, he is absolutely hilarious. Kick back, enjoy a laugh, and stream this week’s episode.
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Off Hours Bourbon is made for afternoon relaxations and late night convos as it dispels the idea that you have to wear a suit to drink a glass of Bourbon or that it can only be enjoyed poured over rocks at the end of the day. The award-winning liquid is aged in American white oak barrels for over 5 years. Tasting notes include aromas of creamy vanilla, hint of nutmeg and toasted pecans, rich notes of cinnamon and a silky finish of lingering honey.
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About Noah Neiman:
Exploding onto the New York City fitness scene in early 2011, Noah Neiman has made his presence known as a NYC household name. Noah was able to showcase his unique talents, personality, and passion for empowering others to the most discerning of fitness clientele.
Noah was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and his childhood therapist told him when he feels stressed and out of control - that he should hit a pillow. He then turned that aggression to jiu jitsu as well as group fitness classes. In a deep depression and issue with male body dysmorphia in his 20s, Noah turned to drug use and after having a near death experience, he promised his family (in the hospital) that he would turn his life around.
Noah helped to co-found Rumble Boxing, which is a boxing-inspired group fitness concept that is a 45-minute, 10-round, full-body cardio and strength workout crafted around specially designed water-filled, teardrop-style boxing bags.
Rumble has locations coast to coast including: New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago - with massive brand loyalty and widespread appeal partly thanks to attracting top names like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin, Jason Derulo, David Beckham, and Kevin Hart to its studios.
Follow Noah on Instagram: @noahdneiman
At its epicenter, Rumble is a collection of the most inspired and inspiring fitness instructors on the planet. Impressive athletes in their own regard, they step onto the podium at Rumble as part DJ, part motivational speaker, and complete Master of Ceremony. The 45 minutes that follows is an awesome orchestration of a workout engineered to custom hip-hop and house mash-ups. The music, the lights, the program, and the collective heartbeat of the room all come together as if it was a collaboration from the beginning - as if Cardi B. wrote this song, for this moment, for you, to run this shit like cardio.