Amid the buzz of the iconic Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Jason and Bradford slipped into the shadows of the secret speakeasy at The Trail Hotel in Bardstown, Kentucky. The warm glow of vintage glass and aged oak set the stage for a rare, unfiltered conversation with Jon Robinson — the fearless architect behind the Tennessee Titans’ boldest moves.

Jrob dives deep, sharing candid insights on building a winning Titans roster, making tough calls under intense scrutiny, and navigating life in the NFL spotlight. But the conversation doesn’t stop on the field. He opens up about fatherhood, the daily realities of raising kids with Type 1 diabetes, and the resilience and grit required to balance career, family, and personal growth.

No cigars, no Kimber — just two standout pours: 15 Stars Fine Aged Bourbon and Jackson Purchase Bourbon. 15 Stars opens the tasting with its rich, smooth layers of caramel, vanilla, and warm oak — a bourbon as steady and dependable as a veteran quarterback. Jackson Purchase brings a bold, higher proof edge with hints of warm butter, a whiskey that mirrors the high-stakes decisions and pressure of leading an NFL franchise.

This is bourbon country in its purest form: an evening of rich pours, bold stories, and raw honesty. From savoring 15 Stars and Jackson Purchase to exploring the highs, lows, and unseen challenges of football and fatherhood, this episode is a masterclass in grit, grace, and living intentionally — one sip at a time.

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Ep. 35 - Strong Enough For A Man, But Made By A Woman - KY Bourbon Festival

When Jason and Bradford invite the inimitable Suzanne Phifer Pavitt (of Phifer Pavitt Spirits) their first female guest on the podcast, to join them on the podcast the conversation turns into a masterclass in bourbon, vision, and sensory expertise. Recorded while visiting the speakeasy at The Trail Hotel in Bardstown, Kentucky during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, this episode, explores how women—perhaps more attuned to aroma and nuance—often lead with their noses in the spirits world, and how that sensitivity becomes an advantage in crafting world-class bourbon.

Suzanne recounts the daring genesis of Late Night, Phifer Pavitt’s 10-year bourbon finished in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon barrels. That extra 13 months in Cabernet-kissed French oak imparts a signature profile of bold vanilla, dark caramel, smoked caramel, almond brittle, and deep raisin and fig notes. She walks Jason and Bradford through the mash bill (80% corn, 11% rye, 9% malted barley) and shares how she leaned into her own sensory intuition to refine the flavors and finish. She also opens up about a catastrophic fire during COVID that destroyed her family farm and winery, and how that experience shaped her resilience and perspective. Sign up for release dates of Late Night and Reserve at www.phiferpavittspirits.com.

Over tasting pours, Suzanne teases out the stories behind each sip: why finishing in wine barrels matters, how tactile memory and scent guide decision-making, and how she balances strength and delicacy in the whiskey she crafts. Jason and Bradford probe, tease, and drink deeply, discovering how a bourbon “made by a woman” can carry enough backbone to impress even the most hardened bourbon purist.

Tune in for laughter, insight, and a sensory journey you won’t forget.

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Ep. 34 - Weller 107 Through the Decades + AI Insights | Bourbon Review

Join us on the porch as we taste Weller Antique 107 from multiple eras — a 2002 vintage, a 2000s bottling, and today’s release. Same wheated mash bill, different decades, and subtle differences that every bourbon hunter will love.

We also light up the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sungrown, aged eight years and finished in bourbon barrel-aged wrappers. Mission Cigar & Social has a personal relationship with Nick Perdomo, making them one of the most exclusive dealers of this iconic Nicaraguan cigar.

While sipping and smoking, we dive into AI and its growing impact — from autocorrect to ChatGPT creating essays, music, and more. Can machines truly capture experience and context? Bradford insists his “Artificial Intelligence” is just his ability to find the good bourbons and cigars first.

If you love bourbon tastings, vintage comparisons, premium cigars, and curious conversations about tech, this episode is for you. Pour a glass, spark a cigar, and join us on the porch!

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