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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Jason and Bradford take a spirited trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, staying at the iconic The Trail Hotel in Bardstown. Along the way, they dive into tastings of incredible bourbons including A. H. Hirsch, Peerless, Jackson Purchase, Rabbit Hole, Luxe Row, Yellowstone, Whiskey House, Limestone Branch, Castle & Key, Jimmy Russell’s Masters Keep, Parker’s Heritage, JW Gant Bottled in 1941, Chicken Cock Whiskey, and Augusta.

They meet bourbon icons like Craig Beam of Jackson’s Purchase, Ashley Barnes, Master Blender for EJ Curley and Lucky Seven, Myra Barginear of Paul Sutton Bourbon, and Suzanne Phifer Pavitt of Phifer Pavitt Winery and Spirits, who is releasing an inaugural bourbon within the next year called Late Night, sharing stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. Alongside tasting these incredible pours, they also make purchases for future episodes. From rare bottles to festival highlights, this episode captures the best of Bourbon Country and the adventures that only happen when two friends sit down with great bourbon in hand.

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Ep. 32 - Pappy-Palooza: Rare Pours of Pappy 15, 20, and 23 on the Porch

In this episode, Jason and Bradford crack open three of the most coveted bourbons in the world—Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23 Year—and go completely blind in a head-to-head tasting showdown.

👉 Will the guys pick the right bottles? 👉 Which pour truly deserves the crown? 👉 Does older really mean better—or is that legendary Pappy price tag more hype than flavor?

Each iconic expression brings its own personality to the porch:

• Pappy 15 Year – Bold, full-bodied, and often hailed as the sweet spot of the lineup. Expect caramel, oak, and vanilla that hit with authority.
• Pappy 20 Year – Refined and elegant, with softened spice, leather notes, and a balance that leans old-school sophistication.
• Pappy 23 Year – The unicorn of unicorns. Oak-forward, deep, and complex—but is more age really more flavor?

To raise the stakes, the guys light up a Partagas 160, a rare celebratory cigar wrapped in aged Cameroon leaf, letting the smoke mingle with the bourbons’ rich layers.

But it’s not just whiskey and cigars on the porch—the conversation drifts into a different kind of “aged” subject: the 24-hour news cycle. What happened to the days when news came twice a day—once in the morning and once at night—and life filled the space between? Has the endless flood of alerts reshaped how we see the world, our neighbors, and even ourselves? From the rise of CNN to smartphones, from 9/11 to today’s polarized feeds, Jason and Bradford dig into nostalgia, critique, and some tough questions about what we’ve lost in the noise.

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In this special episode of Two Guys On A Porch, Jason and Bradford go deep — into both rare pours and real purpose. They’re lighting up a Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 cigar and diving into three exceptional whiskeys that represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, history, and collector intrigue:

Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year – The icon. A wheated bourbon with unmatched legacy and mystique. Aged 23 years and bottled at 95.6 proof, this pour is velvet on the palate and heavy with lore. It’s the kind of whiskey that deserves reverence — and good conversation.

Old Fitzgerald 19 Year Bottled in Bond – A beautiful nod to history and heritage, this wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill pays tribute to Pappy Van Winkle himself, who once distilled Old Fitz. With a mash bill of 75% corn, 20% wheat, and 5% malted barley, it’s a bold, elegant reminder that BIB bourbons still punch way above their weight. Aged nearly two decades, it delivers depth, maturity, and that signature Heaven Hill sweetness.

Weller Millennium – The rarest and most ambitious pour of the lineup. Released in 2024 to commemorate the new millennium and Buffalo Trace’s ownership of the Weller name, this whiskey is not technically a bourbon — because it’s at least 51% wheat. Made from distillations across 2000, 2003, 2005, and 2006, aged between 18 and 24 years, bottled at 99 proof, and presented in an amazing lit package, & handcrafted crystal decanter.

As the guys explore these epic pours, they ask a bigger question: Why are we doing this podcast? A year in, what started as two friends talking cigars and bourbon has become something deeper — a space for presence, purpose, and honest connection. Is it a mission? A tradition? A lifeline for men craving real conversation?

Whether you're a bourbon collector, a cigar enthusiast, or just someone looking for meaning behind the smoke and the sip — this episode is a reminder that the porch is more than a place. It’s a mindset.

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Ep 30 : “Bourbon Unicorns - A Semi-Blind Taste Test of Pappy and Weller”


Jason and Bradford are back on the porch chasing bourbon dreams—and this time, they’re chasing unicorns. The guys dive into a blind taste test of some of the most elusive bottles in the Buffalo Trace lineup, putting price, palate, and prestige to the test. Can they identify the pairs correctly?

They pair Weller Antique 107 vs. Pappy 15 Year, and Weller 12 Year vs. Pappy 12 Year Lot B—all in a blind lineup to see if legendary names live up to the hype. Can a $150 bottle hang with one that fetches $3,000? And does that “Poor Man’s Pappy” recipe really stand a chance against the real thing?

But this episode isn’t just about bourbon—it’s about perspective. “If my 25-year-old self knew what I know now, what would I do with the information?” At 25, Bradford was married and five years from becoming a dad. Would having a “cheat code” for life have changed anything? It’s a twist on the old journey vs. destination question: if you’re happy with where you are now, would you really rewrite the past?

As they sip through their dream lineup, they light up the Padron 50th Anniversary, a cigar worthy of the moment—bold, refined, and a reminder that some things, like wisdom and whiskey, take time.

Pour something special, settle into your favorite seat, and reflect on life, legacy, and what really matters.

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“Bad Whiskeys to Avoid” Two Guys On A Porch Podcast

Not every bottle deserves a place on your shelf. In this short, punchy episode, Jason and Bradford call out a few whiskeys that left them shaking their heads.

From the misleading MacFarlane’s Reserve (marketed as a Maker’s Mark dupe but far from it), to the overproofed punch of MB Roland that desperately needs water, to the budget-bottom Kentucky Gentleman—a 51/49 blend barely holding onto the bourbon label—this is your warning list.

Some pours just aren't worth the price—or the regret.

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In this episode, Jason and Bradford light up a rare Partagas 160 cigar and go head-to-head in a blind bourbon tasting featuring two very different expressions: Four Roses Super Premium (a Japanese market-only release) and the George Dickel 17-Year.

They explore the history behind these legendary distilleries—Four Roses with its long, winding ownership story and subtle Japanese influence under Kirin, and George Dickel, revitalized by chemical engineer-turned-master distiller Nicole Austin under Diageo’s stewardship.

But the pour isn’t the only thing to savor. The guys dive deep into the evolving journey of a man’s purpose. They reflect on the freedom this generation has to ask what they want to do with their life—not just inherit a path. What happens when the chase slows down in your 40s or 50s? Is it possible to pursue passion without compromising your role?

With cigars in hand and good whiskey in their glasses, the conversation turns honest, layered, and full of the kind of clarity that comes with age—and maybe a little help from Tennessee corn.

Hashtags: #BourbonAndCigars #FourRoses #GeorgeDickel #Partagas160 #BourbonBlindTasting #WhiskeyWisdom #CigarLovers #PorchPhilosophy