Bourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky’s native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to p ...
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Dan Vacanti and Prateek Singh drink whisk(e)y and discuss various facets of agile software development. From scotch to bourbon and from metrics to human behaviour, we cover it all.
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304: Fawn Weaver on Her New Book, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and Honoring Nathan Green
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In this episode of Bourbon Lens, hosts Jake and Scott sit down with Fawn Weaver, the trailblazing founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Fawn takes us on a journey through her remarkable story—how she discovered the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, the first African-American master distiller, and how she turned that discovery into the globally …
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Episode 96 - Validation Is Not What You Think It Is
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Episode 96 - Validation Is Not What You Think It Is by Dan Vacanti & Prateek SinghOleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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Episode 98 -You Must Not Fool Yourself
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Episode 97 -Agile Through A Flow Lens
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303: A Deep Dive with Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller of 1792 Bourbon
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This week, we’re talking about Barton 1792 Distillery and 1792 Bourbon. Master Distiller Ross Cornelissen joins Bourbon Lens to talk about the workhouse bourbon distillery. Barton 1792 is a historic distillery in the Bourbon Capital of the World and owned by Sazerac Company. We discuss three limited releases from Barton 1792, including Sweet Wheat,…
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302: Sitting Down with Dierks Bentley and His New ROW 94 Whiskey
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We’re joined by multi-Platinum country music artist, Dierks Bentley, in this special episode of Bourbon Lens. Dierks recently wrapped up his Gravel & Gold Tour and is firmly planted back in Nashville preparing for his next album. We had the privilege to sit down with Dierks to talk about his newest project, Row 94 Whiskey. Row 94 is a Kentucky Stra…
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301: Restoration and History with Cook’s Mill Whiskey Founder Jason Queen
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On a recent trip to Myrtle Beach we crossed paths with Jason Queen as he was working to promote his bourbon in South Carolina. Jason shared a bit of history with us and a whiskey too. That chance meeting and conversation inspired this latest episode of the Bourbon Lens Podcast. Jason, a serial entrepreneur and conservationist purchased Cook’s Mill,…
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300: Celebrating a New Milestone with Birthday Bourbon at Old Forester
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We are celebrating a BIG milestone this week as we release the 300th Episode of Bourbon Lens. Old Forester and Brown-Forman were gracious enough to invite Jake and Scott to Whiskey Row to celebrate. Bourbon Lens is joined by Melissa Rift and Caleb Trigo from Old Forester to discuss the historic brand, its legacy and future, and to toast our milesto…
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299: Building the Best 5 Bottle American Whiskey Bar
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It’s the question that every whiskey enthusiast has been asked: What’s the one bottle of whiskey you keep on your bar? Since one bottle clearly wouldn’t make a great podcast, we decided to up the ante a bit and decided to build the Ultimate 5 Bottle American Whiskey Bar. Jake and Scott run through how they would build their whiskey bar if only affo…
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298: The Most Exciting New Whiskey Releases for Fall 2024
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It’s been a wild season of new whiskey and bourbon releases and we’re catching up on some of the ones you may have missed. The press releases have been coming in fast and furious of late and Bourbon Lens is doing our best to keep you abreast of all the news. We recap some of the most exciting releases from the heritage Kentucky distilleries, the be…
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297: Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024 Recap and Planning for Next Year
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Scott and Jake sit down to debrief after a long weekend at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We discuss some of our favorite pours and experiences from yet another memorable Festival. We must give a shoutout to our AirBnB housemates who joined us to celebrate and to all our listeners who introduced themselves over the weekend. We wrap up this recap ep…
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296: Our Trip to New Riff Distilling with Jay Erisman
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Scott and Jake travel to Newport Kentucky to visit New Riff Distilling and sit down with co-founder Jay Erisman. We kick back inside the Aquifer Bar to discuss New Riff’s history, their whiskey portfolio, and what’s ahead now that the distillery recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. In this episode, we taste New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Si…
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295: Four Roses New Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon for 2024
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We continue our coverage for Bourbon Heritage Month as we explore Four Roses Bourbon, including their new Limited Edition Small Batch release for 2024. We are joined by Brent Elliott, Master Distiller for Four Roses Bourbon Distillery. We discuss Brent’s process for crafting this limited edition bourbon, the 10 different recipes of Four Roses Bourb…
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294: James B. Beam Distilling Co. is Celebrating a Big Milestone
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We’re kicking off National Bourbon Heritage Month with one of the legendary distilleries of Kentucky Bourbon. We’ve traveled to James B. Beam Distilling Co. to chat about the Homeplace, located in Clermont, Kentucky and their 90th year at that location. Alex Bowie, Director of Homeplace Experience at James B. Beam Distilling Co. sits down with Jake…
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293: Heaven's Door Whiskey and The Last Refuge
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We travel to The Last Refuge in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood to visit the future brand home of Heaven’s Door Whiskey. We are joined by Adam Edwards, National Brand Ambassador, to discuss the inspiration behind the brand, Bob Dylan’s art and music, and their portfolio of whiskeys. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to dro…
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Episode 95 - Done Is Not What You Think It Is
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#Nisha, Dan, and Prateek discuss what the 'Done' column on your board means and how it is not what most people think it is.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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Episode 94 - Process Behaviour Chart
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Enjoy the latest release of DrunkAgile where Dan and Prateek cover an example of the Process Behaviour Chart.This episode was a request from multiple viewers. Please keep sending these our way. They give us material to record and excuses to drink whisky!Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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292: The Journey and Alchemy of the Whiskey JYPSI Brand
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Bourbon Lens is joined by Raj Alva, Co-Founder of Outsiders Spirits, and Ari Sussman, renowed whiskey-maker, to discuss their project Whiskey JYPSI. We discuss the origin story of the brand, including co-founder Eric Church, how his music inspires the direction of the brand, and what’s in store for their future. Stream this episode on your favorite…
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291: Exploring Tamdhu Whiskies from Ian MacLeod Distillers
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Jake takes a deep dive into Scotland in this week’s episode featuring Tamdhu Single Malt Whisky. He’s joined by Gordon Dallas, Brand Development & Advocacy Director for Tamdhu, for an informative and enlightening comparative tasting of a portion of the Tamdhu portfolio of sherry cask whiskies. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be…
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290: Exploring the Unique Releases of the World Whiskey Society
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Jake is joined by Chris Barton, Master Blender for World Whiskey Society, to talk about the unique whiskey offerings that comprise the collection of WWS releases. Jake tastes the single barrel release of Doc Holliday 7 Year and the latest Japanese Single Malt release crafted in collaboration with Chip Tate. The WWS also has a new series that pays t…
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289: Blue Note Bourbon is the New Fuel of the Pros of Pickleball
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The Bourbon Lens is joined by Logan Welk, President and Chief Operating Officer of B.R. Distilling Company. B.R. Distilling is known for their portfolio of Blue Note Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys. Logan has moved up the ranks at Blue Note and is well-versed in the ins-and-outs of the business of bourbon and brand-building. We also discuss whether Blue N…
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288: Tasting Two of Wild Turkey's New Limited Release Whiskeys
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Jake and Scott sit down with two new, rare releases from Wild Turkey Distillery. The guys talk about their recent trip to Wild Turkey and taste Russell’s Reserve 15 Year Old Kentucky Bourbon and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Triumph Rye. A big thank you to the PR team for Wild Turkey and Russell's Reserve who helped maked this episode possible by provi…
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287: James B. Beam is Flexing its Muscles in the Whiskey World
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Jake and Scott share a few pours of whiskey in this week’s “Hosts-Only” podcast episode of Bourbon Lens. We discuss all things Beam and the powerhouse that is The James B. Beam Distilling Co. We kick off the discussion with Jim Beam Black, Beam’s latest rebranding of their 7 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Then we kick it up a notch in proof and fl…
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Episode 93 - Continuous Process
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Our contract negotiations with Nisha were successful. She is back and has some opinions about sprints and other fixed-length timeboxes. Daniel Vacanti and I might have a couple of things to say about this as well.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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286: Whiskey Del Bac – Arizona Whiskey Born in the Sonoran Desert
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Mark Vierthaler, Head Distiller for Whiskey Del Bac, joins Bourbon Lens to talk Single Malt. Whiskey Del Bac is known for its mesquite style of American Single Malt, but they have so much to offer for any fan of American Whiskey who is looking to explore what the Southwest has to offer. Founded in 2011, Whiskey Del Bac has really hit a stride with …
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Episode 92 - Control Chart In Jira
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Jira has a chart it calls a "Control Chart"Is it a control chart? Why does it matter?Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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285: Inside the Exclusive Speakeasy at Greg Norman Australian Grille
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Bourbon Lens travels to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to visit the Greg Norman Australian Grille. Greg Norman Australian Grille is the premier bourbon spot in Myrtle Beach and we had the privilege to host an exclusive bourbon tasting and dinner pairing for some of their VIPs. We take you inside the "One Flight Up" Speakeasy at Greg Norman Australian…
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284: Exploring the Flavor of the Atlantic with Goslings Rum
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In this week’s podcast, Jake sits down with Alex Holmes, Director of Brand Development at Goslings, to talk about their unique Bermudan Rum and why it is a great alternative to bourbon. Listen as we unpack the history of this unique and ever-evolving brand. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you’r…
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We are in the midst of contract negotiations with #Nisha. #Spartacus subs in as Dan and Prateek talk Control Charts in the latest episode of #DrunkAgile.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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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, incl…
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Episode 90 - Prioritization Level III
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Nisha believes that the type of prioritization most Agile frameworks tell people to spend time on is the least important. It is also the most wasteful. Dan and Prateek wholeheartedly agree.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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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…
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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 Episode 115 and Episode 177 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…
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Episode 89 - Prioritization Level II
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How do Nisha, Dan, and Prateek decide the content for the next episode of hashtag#DrunkAgile? Come find out the answer to the question in the next episode of our Prioritization series. We are on to Level II of prioritization.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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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. T…
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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 the…
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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 new Stephen B. Beam Tasting Lodge. 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. Stream this episode…
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Episode 88 - Prioritization Level I
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We finally prioritized(or did we) doing the episodes. Nisha, Dan, and Prateek talk about the three levels of prioritization, starting with Level I - Prioritization of Active Work.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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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…
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Episode 87 - The In Progress Column
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Does your board have an 'In Progress' column? #Nisha thinks that is not a great idea. Find out why on the latest episode of DrunkAgile.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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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…
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Episode 86 - Product Roles Focus On The Wrong Things
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#Nisha, Dan, and Prateek are back talking about product and flow.How the most common Agile frameworks have misguided people in product roles and had them focus on the wrong things. Find out more in the latest episode of DrunkAgile.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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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 Bourbon Lens Episode 153. 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…
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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, e…
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273: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey But With a Strong Age Statement
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Jake and Scott sit down with the two newest Batches of the Jack Daniel's Aged Series of Tennessee Whiskey. These include Batch 2 of the 12 Year and Batch 3 of the 10 Year. How do they stack up and are they worth the hunt? Find out in today's episode! The Jack Daniel Distillery recently announced the release of Batch 2 of its 12-Year-Old Tennessee W…
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272: Kyle Busch Competes with the 'Rebel Spirit' in NASCAR
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The worlds of Bourbon and NASCAR collide in this week’s episode of Bourbon Lens. Kyle “Rowdy” Busch and Master Distiller John Rempe from Lux Row Distillers talk all things Rebel Bourbon. For the first time ever, Kyle’s #8 Chevy Camaro is fully wrapped in Rebel Bourbon branding this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series in Richmond. We discuss the partn…
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Episode 85 - How Do You Manage A Product Backlog
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Nisha, Dan, and Prateek discuss the best strategy for managing a product backlog.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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271: Aaron Harris is Stewarding Green River Distilling into the Future
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Our guest this week is Aaron Harris, Head Distiller at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro Kentucky. Aaron is tasked with stewarding this historic distillery and ensuring its presence as a modern whiskey powerhouse. We discuss Aaron’s background in whiskey, distillery operations, their latest release of Green River Straight Rye Whiskey, and his…
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270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa
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We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery. Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing a variety of whiskies, including their Iowa Bourbon and American Single Malts, which we taste in this episode. We discuss QuintEssential American Single Malt, QuintEssential Portside, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Doubl…
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Episode 84 - Why Do You Hate Agile
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"Why do you hate Agile?"Nisha loves Agile, but do Dan and Prateek?Find out in the latest episode of #DrunkAgile.Oleh Dan Vacanti & Prateek Singh
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