How unbelievable it feels to say this, but... the final episode is here! In the Season 3 finale, we bring you an intimate and spirited conversation with Mark Carter, the founder of Old Carter Whiskey. This entrepreneur, mentor, and friend has built a Bourbon legacy through grit, camaraderie, and unyielding positivity. Tune in to hear about Mark’s journey, his philosophy on life, and the waiting list for a bottle of Old Carter that has become a legend in of itself.

In this episode, we are also joined by Rob Beatty, the Founder of the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild, who looks to Mark Carter as a mentor. You can hear more about Rob and his endeavors in EP 0 of Season 3.

Please visit http://www.lagralanespirits.org/episodes/oldcarter for shownotes, transcripts, and more.

Links:

Guests:

Mark Carter - https://www.instagram.com/markcarter52/

Old Carter Whiskey - https://www.oldcarterwhiskeyco.com/

Rob Beatty - https://robbeattybrands.com/

KBBG - https://kentuckyblackbourbonguild.com/

Additional links + Special thanks to:

Flask Fine Wine & Whisky in Studio City - https://flaskfinewines.com/

WEP - https://weeditpodcasts.com/

Liam E. Allen (original music) - @Liamea97

In this episode, we take a tour of Bespoken Spirits, the innovative distillery that is transforming the Bourbon industry, one molecule at a time. Instead of waiting years for whiskey to age in barrels, Bespoken Spirits has developed a method that replicates the aging process in just a few days. Tune in to hear how this distillery uses cutting-edge technology like gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers to create bourbons that are delicious, sustainable, and accessible. This episode is for everyone—whether you’re a science enthusiast, a bourbon lover, or simply curious about what the heck a “gas chromatograph” could be!

Bespoken Spirits was an exciting and unexpected stop on our Kentucky adventure. Our guides, Jordan Spitzer (Head of Flavor) and Colin Mulligan (Director of Development), kept the discussion on-the-go as they escorted us through Bespoken Spirits’ labs and production facilities. You’ll hear a bit of a warbling sound, as their facilities were vast, echoey, and filled with the hums and whirrings of high-tech equipment.

This episode also features curious questions from our production team, who were learning right along with us!

Please visit http://www.lagralanespirits.org/episodes/bespoken for shownotes, transcripts, and more.

Links

Guest:

Bepsoken Spirits: https://www.instagram.com/bespokenspirits/

Sable Bourbon Whiskey: https://sablebourbon.com/

Hell House Whiskey: https://hellhousewhiskey.com/

Additional links + Special thanks to:

WEP - https://weeditpodcasts.com/

Liam E. Allen (original music) - @Liamea97

In this episode, we meet with Tia and Sean Edwards, a couple whose journey began at a gas station and led to redefining the bourbon industry. Tia and Sean’s Lexington-based distillery, Fresh Bourbon, is on a bold mission to make bourbon accessible to everyone. Their journey is not just about crafting a drink but about reclaiming ownership (a word that speaks volumes to us) in an industry that hasn’t always been inclusive.

We recorded this episode with Sean and Tia shortly after an interactive “build-your-own Old Fashioned” tasting experience, led by Nate Taylor, the VP of Brand Management at Fresh Bourbon. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear the occasional clinking of glasses as Nate prepares Fresh Bourbon’s stunning bar area for the next group of bourbon connoisseurs. If you haven’t visited Fresh Bourbon yet, it’s worth the trip. And if Lexington isn’t in your future, please grab a glass, pour yourself some bourbon (Fresh, if you can), and tune in to this captivating and inspiring episode.

Please visit http://www.lagralanespirits.org/episodes/freshbourbon for shownotes, transcripts, and more.

Links

Guests:

Tia and Sean Edwards, Founders Fresh Bourbon

https://www.instagram.com/freshbourbon/

https://freshbourbon.com/

Additional links + Special thanks to:

WEP - https://weeditpodcasts.com/

Liam E. Allen (original music) - @Liamea97