Oct 21 2024 88 mins 7
This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a break at his Bayou Sunset Farm and welcomes the Southeast Texas County band, JT Reserve. Over pours of fine wheated bourbon, the band shares their music and stories from life on the road.
Lead singer Josh, fiddle player Troy, and their tour manager Canaan open up about their journey and love for whiskey, playing several songs for Big Chief while explaining the inspiration behind their music.
The episode kicks off with a tasting of Garrison Brothers Guadalupe, a Texas whiskey finished in port wine casks. It delivers a soft, velvety mouthfeel with flavors of dried fruits and chocolate rushing in.
Before wrapping the first half, Big Chief pours some Tahwahkaro Cask Strength, a bold wheated bourbon packed with notes of stone fruits and roasted caramel corn.
In the second half, Big Chief brings out a special bottle of Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 19 Year Old. This well-aged wheated bourbon showcases dry oak and baker’s chocolate, making it the perfect pour for a relaxing evening.
To close out the show, the guys enjoy Maker’s Mark Cask Strength. With rich notes of sorghum molasses, figs, and a perfect kick of cinnamon spice, it’s Big Chief’s go-to bourbon for any cocktail.
This episode offers a laid-back chance for Big Chief to indulge in two of his favorite things: great music and exceptional whiskey.
Cheers to another unforgettable ride on The Whiskey Trip!
