Author: firkinpodcast

  • Crafting the Gin Market: Stacey Wade of West End Gin and Nimbus

    We are joined by Stacey Wade, Founder of Nimbus marketing group and Co-Founder of the new gin on the block, West End Gin. This citrus forward dance between a London Dry and Contemporary gin really surprised us with how delicious it is. Join us as we sip gin and tonics and talk about Stacey’s journey…

  • Maker’s Private Selection at Racing Louisville FC

    We’re on the road at Lynn Family Stadium, home to Racing Louisville and Louisville City professional soccer teams. Racing Louisville Head Coach, Bev Yanez, joins us to discuss her road to leading this excellent professional women’s team to where they are today and her trip, with men’s head coach, Danny Cruz, to Maker’s Mark and…

  • Kentucky Derby Festival – Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo

    This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite…

  • Clark Absher of Hatfield Media

    We welcome Clark Absher, Chief Business Development Officer at Hatfield Media, to share some bourbon and stories of being a musician, playing hockey, and what it’s like to be a part of a cutting edge media production company. Clark and team are in the business of making shit cool and definitely deserve a huge shoutout…

  • Cecy Linzey of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Company

    We have Cecy Linzey on the show this week, as we close out Women’s History Month. Cecy is the Co-Founder and COO of Mr & Mrs Bourbon Co and her art is featured right on the label. Cecy brings us a trove of gifts and we get to enjoy a nice lineup from MMBC, including…

  • Live From Bellarmine University Sip & Swish

    We’re kicking off season 2 live at Bellarmine University for the inaugural Sip & Swish celebration. We’re featuring a single barrel Green River release in honor of the Bellarmine University Men’s College Basketball Team. Join us as we speak with Head Coach Scotty Davenport, Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer, who provided the special artwork for the…

  • Whiskey Row Speaker Series with the Van Winkles

    Chris Blandford hosts the inaugural Whiskey Row Speaker Series event, featuring Julian Van Winkle III, Andrew Duncan, and Preston Van Winkle. Julian is the legendary 3rd generation distiller, from the Van Winkle family, known around the world for their incredible bourbons. He is joined by Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director at Sazerac, and his son…

  • Everything She Ain’t – Singer/Songwriter Hailey Whitters

    Wrapping up our Bourbon and Beyond appearances, we welcome Hailey Whitters to the show. Hailey is coming off a 2023 win for Academy of Country Music New Female Artist of the Year and is currently nominated for Country Music Association Awards New Artist of the Year. She shares stories of her hometown and what songwriting means to her. We sip on…

  • Blood Brothers – Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley

    Continuing our Bourbon and Beyond live shows, this week we’re joined by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of Vampire Diaries fame. They have created an excellent product over the last few years as founders of Brother’s Bond. Join us as we taste through their lineup and enjoy a great time on the stage. Special guest…

  • A Father’s Son – Stephen Wilson Jr

    This week we have Stephen Wilson, Jr kick off our Bourbon and Beyond live shows. Stephen hails from Seymour, Indiana, where he grew up training to be an Indiana Golden Gloves finalist. Upon moving to Nashville to study microbiology, Stephen found a special love for songwriting and performing. His debut double album, Son of Dad, released…