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Bourbon PursuitBetween Two Barrels from KBF 2024 Day 1At the 2024 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, we ran an activation at the Pursuit Spirits area called Between Two Barrels which featured lightening talks from people who you probably already follow on different social media platforms. The topic was up to them and they had anywhere between 5-15 minutes to speak freely on whatever they wanted. We ran this activation for two days with 5 session on each day and have broken this up into two different releases. This first day features Chris Blatner known at the Urban Bourbonist talking about session cocktails, Jacob Kiper from Coming Whiskey with the origins of the...
2025-05-151h 18
The Presentation Podcaste221 - CreativePro Week: Where Design Enthusiasts Unite to Innovate and Inspire! With David Blatner & Chris ConverseEpisode #221, This episode of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims, along with guests David Blatner and Chris Converse, delve into the evolving landscape of design tools, the significance of community and collaboration in the design process. It is a lively discussion about the evolving capabilities of PowerPoint, and how it can be a serious contender in the design world! Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e221 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes...
2025-05-061h 18
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastThe NativeAfter six years between appearances, Jared Savocchi is back. We visit his Logan Square tavern, The Native to converse on a myriad of subjects surrounding bar culture. We hit on running/operating a neighborhood establishment post covid, creating trust with employees, adapting to drinking trends and how relationships are everything in this industry.Guests: Jared Savocchi, Chris Blatner, Matt Brown & Eric RosentreterHost: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2025-04-031h 19Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastCharity Bottle RaffleLast week, we hosted a charity bottle raffle to donate money to Another Round Another Rally for their aid to the LA bars/restaurants affected by the LA fires. Brands from around the world donated bottles to be raffled at our live event with 50 guests at Slightly Toasted in Chicago. We interviewed master distillers, brand reps, retailers and whiskey clubs who donated products to raise more than $3,000.Guests: Hannah Thomas, Steve Malloy, Zalman Goldbloom, Eric Rosentreter, Kimio Yonezawa and Brett BauerHosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner and Matthew BrownListen to more episodes...
2025-02-261h 19
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast280. Charity Bottle RaffleLast week, we hosted a charity bottle raffle to donate money to Another Round Another Rally for their aid to the LA bars/restaurants affected by the LA fires. Brands from around the world donated bottles to be raffled at our live event with 50 guests at Slightly Toasted in Chicago. We interviewed master distillers, brand reps, retailers and whiskey clubs who donated products to raise more than $3,000.
Guests: Hannah Thomas, Steve Malloy, Zalman Goldbloom, Eric Rosentreter, Kimio Yonezawa and Brett Bauer
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner and Matthew Brown
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2025-02-261h 19
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast266. What’s New & What’s NextWe examine the positive outlook of the whiskey industry on this episode. Chris Blatner, Matthew Brown, John Chesney and Eric Rosentreter all bring their individual, professional perspectives of what’s new and what’s next in whiskey.
Guests: Chris Blatner, Matthew Brown, John Chesney and Eric Rosentreter
Host: Jake Hukee
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2024-10-011h 05Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastWhat's New & What's NextWe examine the positive outlook of the whiskey industry on this episode. Chris Blatner, Matthew Brown, John Chesney and Eric Rosentreter all bring their individual, professional perspectives of what’s new and what’s next in whiskey.
Guests: Chris Blatner, Matthew Brown, John Chesney and Eric Rosentreter
Host: Jake Hukee
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2024-10-011h 05
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast259. Pinhook 9-Year Single Barrel PickPinhook founder Sean Josephs joins at The Stockroom (GNS Market) in Uptown, Chicago to select a 9-Year Single Barrel. Sean explains the backstory of his vertical-single barrel series with the distillery and how he implements his sommelier background into crafting whiskey. Sean, Chris Blatner, Z from The Stockroom and I sip through three different barrel samples to find the best fit for the Northside retailer. Wait for the end when Sean drops some big news on their annual Big Horse release.
Guests: Sean Josephs, Chris Blatner & Zalman Goldbloom
Host: Jake Hukee
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2024-05-091h 27Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastPinhook 9-Year Single Barrel PickPinhook founder Sean Josephs joins at The Stockroom (GNS Market) in Uptown, Chicago to select a 9-Year Single Barrel. Sean explains the backstory of his vertical-single barrel series with the distillery and how he implements his sommelier background into crafting whiskey. Sean, Chris Blatner, Z from The Stockroom and I sip through three different barrel samples to find the best fit for the Northside retailer. Wait for the end when Sean drops some big news on their annual Big Horse release. Guests: Sean Josephs, Chris Blatner & Zalman GoldbloomHost: Jake Hukee Listen to...
2024-05-091h 27
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast258. Chris Blatner & Eric RosentreterChris Blatner & Eric Rosentreter pop back on for a 360 conversation on the whiskey industry. We discuss the decline of whiskey sales in this young year, the rise of layoffs, and where the category of the luxury products is heading. We also chat about the Beam’s continued method of innovation with excellent products, and large brands like Four Roses remaining firm on what they do best versus “trend chasing.”
Guests: Chris Blatner,& Eric Rosentreter
Host: Jake Hukee
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2024-04-291h 15Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastChris Blatner & Eric RosentreterChris Blatner & Eric Rosentreter pop back on for a 360 conversation on the whiskey industry. We discuss the decline of whiskey sales in this young year, the rise of layoffs, and where the category of the luxury products is heading. We also chat about the Beam’s continued method of innovation with excellent products, and large brands like Four Roses remaining firm on what they do best versus “trend chasing.”Guests: Chris Blatner,& Eric RosentreterHost: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2024-04-291h 15
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast257. International Whisky DayLive from Delilah’s in Chicago, I am joined by Brett Bauer, Chris Blatner, Alex Brick, Eric Rosentreter and Wilson Torres. I leave the show about 24 mins into the episode, and let the inmates run the asylum. We chat about what whiskey means to us, we all share our origin stories into the industry and the rising momentum of international whiskies growing across the world.
Guests: Brett Bauer, Chris Blatner, Alex Brick, Eric Rosentreter & Wilson Torres
Host: Jake Hukee
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2024-03-291h 20Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastInternational Whisky DayLive from Delilah’s in Chicago, I am joined by Brett Bauer, Chris Blatner, Alex Brick, Eric Rosentreter and Wilson Torres. I leave the show about 24 mins into the episode, and let the inmates run the asylum. We chat about what whiskey means to us, we all share our origin stories into the industry and the rising momentum of international whiskies growing across the world. Guests: Brett Bauer, Chris Blatner, Alex Brick, Eric Rosentreter & Wilson TorresHost: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In Th...
2024-03-291h 20
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast253. Chris Blatner | UrbanBourbonistChris Blatner, The UrbanBourbonist and Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, joins me for a conversation on the current climate of single barrels and LTO’s. We discuss how the market will respond to these higher-lined items in 2024, and the brands were looking forward to seeing innovations from this year.
Guest: Chris Blatner
Host: Jake Hukee
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2024-02-071h 22Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastChris Blatner | UrbanBourbonistChris Blatner, The UrbanBourbonist and Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, joins me for a conversation on the current climate of single barrels and LTO’s. We discuss how the market will respond to these higher-lined items in 2024, and the brands were looking forward to seeing innovations from this year.Guest: Chris BlatnerHost: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2024-02-071h 22
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast239. Industry RoundtableChris Blatner, Steve Malloy, Eric Rosentreter and Wilson Torres join me for a roundtable discussion on a variety of topics. We primarily focus on the single barrel scene for small distilleries, and the overall growth of small distilleries. We discuss the approach of these distilleries discovering their identity while developing, in the moment, and following nontraditional routes to customers.
Guests: Chris Blatner, Steve Malloy, Eric Rosentreter & Wilson Torres
Hosts: Jake Hukee,
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2023-10-041h 17Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastIndustry RoundtableChris Blatner, Steve Malloy, Eric Rosentreter and Wilson Torres join me for a roundtable discussion on a variety of topics. We primarily focus on the single barrel scene for small distilleries, and the overall growth of small distilleries. We discuss the approach of these distilleries discovering their identity while developing, in the moment, and following nontraditional routes to customers.Guests: Chris Blatner, Steve Malloy, Eric Rosentreter & Wilson TorresHosts: Jake Hukee, Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2023-10-041h 17
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast238. Rethinking WhiskeyChris Blatner and Wilson Torres are back to reimagine the current state of Bourbon…and to drink a lot of Bourbon. We chat about the abundance of distillery collaborations with breweries, vineyards and even with other distilleries, and the longterm impact these collaborations will have on whiskey. We also discuss the recent purchases of small distilleries by larger spirits portfolios; revisioning the laws/guidelines of Bourbon; and Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner & Wilson Torres
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2023-09-271h 23Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastRethinking WhiskeyChris Blatner and Wilson Torres are back to reimagine the current state of Bourbon…and to drink a lot of Bourbon. We chat about the abundance of distillery collaborations with breweries, vineyards and even with other distilleries, and the longterm impact these collaborations will have on whiskey. We also discuss the recent purchases of small distilleries by larger spirits portfolios; revisioning the laws/guidelines of Bourbon; and Kentucky Bourbon Festival.Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner & Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2023-09-271h 23
JoinersEpisode #67 - Chris Blatner of Urban BourbonistThis week, we're treated to an effervescent conversation with Instagram's Urban Bourbonist, Chris Blatner. Chris, who started his journey into the world of bourbon in 2019, regales us with his boundless passion for all things whiskey, inviting everyone along on his voyage of discovery. He tells us all about his initiation into the world of whiskey, schools us on bourbon mash bills and barrel aging, digs deep into the fascinating lore and stories behind heritage distilleries, and much more.
2023-09-251h 11Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastIndustry RoundtableWe’re back at Warehouse Liquors with Zak Rye, Eric Rosentreter and Chris Blatner. We continue our conversation on, “Are Single Barrels Dead?” Then we head into a variety of conversations: including; how to separate pure capitalism from creating a culture as a whiskey brand/retailer; the consequences when brands are purchased and their relationships with accounts, but also how more innovation comes with new money. Then we discuss the categories of consumers and how to build the perfect whiskey event.Guest: Zak Rye, Eric Rosentreter & Chris BlatnerHosts: Jake HukeeShop at Wareho...
2023-08-191h 46
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast234. Industry RoundtableWe’re back at Warehouse Liquors with Zak Rye, Eric Rosentreter and Chris Blatner. We continue our conversation on, “Are Single Barrels Dead?” Then we head into a variety of conversations: including; how to separate pure capitalism from creating a culture as a whiskey brand/retailer; the consequences when brands are purchased and their relationships with accounts, but also how more innovation comes with new money. Then we discuss the categories of consumers and how to build the perfect whiskey event.
Guest: Zak Rye, Eric Rosentreter & Chris Blatner
Hosts: Jake Hukee
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2023-08-191h 46Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastAre Single Barrels Dead?Are Single Barrels Dead? Good friends Chris Blatner and Wilson Torres join me for a conversation and debate if the heyday of whiskey single barrels is coming to an end in America.Guests: Chris Blatner & Wilson TorresHosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2023-08-101h 18
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast233. Are Single Barrels Dead?Are Single Barrels Dead? Good friends Chris Blatner and Wilson Torres join me for a conversation and debate if the heyday of whiskey single barrels is coming to an end in America.
Guests: Chris Blatner & Wilson Torres
Hosts: Jake Hukee
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2023-08-101h 18Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastPinhook Single Barrel PickChris Blatner and I select our second Pinhook Bourbon Single Barrel. This year’s Vertical Series hails from the Kentucky distillery’s eight-year-old stock of MGP barrels that the owners purchased years ago to begin their company. This year, Chris and I are selecting the barrel for Malloy’s Finest, and owner Steve Malloy sits down with us in his swanky office to taste through the three samples that Pinhook provided for us. Guest: Steve MalloyHosts: Jake Hukee & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In...
2023-06-231h 09
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast228. Pinhook Single Barrel PickChris Blatner and I select our second Pinhook Bourbon Single Barrel. This year’s Vertical Series hails from the Kentucky distillery’s eight-year-old stock of MGP barrels that the owners purchased years ago to begin their company. This year, Chris and I are selecting the barrel for Malloy’s Finest, and owner Steve Malloy sits down with us in his swanky office to taste through the three samples that Pinhook provided for us.
Guest: Steve Malloy
Hosts: Jake Hukee & Chris Blatner
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2023-06-231h 09
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast227. National Bourbon DayJake is joined by old friends Chris Blatner and Wilson Torres to celebrate National Bourbon Day. The guys discuss the ever-changing notion of how Bourbon is legally defined, yet evolving new subcategories of the Native Spirit. They sip on a Leopold Bros. Bourbon single barrel, a couple new Bardstown releases and the newest hot item from Penelope.
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner & Wilson Torres
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2023-06-141h 39Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastNational Bourbon DayJake is joined by old friends Chris Blatner and Wilson Torres to celebrate National Bourbon Day. The guys discuss the ever-changing notion of how Bourbon is legally defined, yet evolving new subcategories of the Native Spirit. They sip on a Leopold Bros. Bourbon single barrel, a couple new Bardstown releases and the newest hot item from Penelope. Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner & Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2023-06-141h 39
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast226. World Whisky Day | Part 2Live from Delilah’s we celebrated World Whisky Day with our good friends from six distilleries from across the world. On Part 2, we get started with Eric Rosentreter of Old Elk, then we flip the script and Chris and Matt interview me about Starward Whisky (00:36:40). And to bring the house down, our spirit sherpa Nick Brady Maas of Dancing Goat closes the show (01:03:10). Listen to the personal stories of these distillery representatives and the history of their distilleries.
Guests: Eric Rosentreter & Nick Maas
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Matt Brown & Chris Blatner
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2023-05-311h 39Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastWorld Whisky Day | Part 2Live from Delilah’s we celebrated World Whisky Day with our good friends from six distilleries from across the world. On Part 2, we get started with Eric Rosentreter of Old Elk, then we flip the script and Chris and Matt interview me about Starward Whisky (00:36:40). And to bring the house down, our spirit sherpa Nick Brady Maas of Dancing Goat closes the show (01:03:10). Listen to the personal stories of these distillery representatives and the history of their distilleries. Guests: Eric Rosentreter & Nick MaasHosts: Jake Hukee, Matt Brown & Chris BlatnerListen to more ep...
2023-05-311h 39Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastWorld Whisky Day | Part 1Live from Delilah’s we celebrated World Whisky Day with our good friends from six distilleries from across the world. On Part 1, we chat with Mark Boyle of Pernod-Ricard about Red Breast 12 (06:25:00), followed by Lukas Vlasnik of Woody Creek (25:33:00) and with Joe Luna of Judson & Moore (01:18:58). Listen to the personal stories of these distillery representatives and the history of their distilleries. Guests: Mark Boyle, Lucas Vlasnik & Joe LunaHosts: Jake Hukee, Matt Brown & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2023-05-241h 18
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast225. World Whisky Day | Part 1Live from Delilah’s we celebrated World Whisky Day with our good friends from six distilleries from across the world. On Part 1, we chat with Mark Boyle of Pernod-Ricard about Red Breast 12 (06:25:00), followed by Lukas Vlasnik of Woody Creek (25:33:00) and with Joe Luna of Judson & Moore (01:18:58). Listen to the personal stories of these distillery representatives and the history of their distilleries.
Guests: Mark Boyle, Lucas Vlasnik & Joe Luna
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Matt Brown & Chris Blatner
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2023-05-241h 18
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast12 Days of Barrel Picks | Four RosesDay 4 | 12 Days of Barrel Picks. Chris Blatner, Executive Director of Bourbon Charity shares their magnificent Four Roses single barrel. Chris shares how the nonprofit organization raises money for various charities across the country through whiskey auctions and from the aid of its donors and distilleries that they partner with. Chris also highlights his trip to Kentucky to select this lovely single barrel from Four Roses.Guest: Chris BlatnerHosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Andres Arias Support Bourbon Charity HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com
2022-12-2736 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast206. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Four RosesDay 4 | 12 Days of Barrel Picks. Chris Blatner, Executive Director of Bourbon Charity shares their magnificent Four Roses single barrel. Chris shares how the nonprofit organization raises money for various charities across the country through whiskey auctions and from the aid of its donors and distilleries that they partner with. Chris also highlights his trip to Kentucky to select this lovely single barrel from Four Roses.
Guest: Chris Blatner
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Andres Arias
Support Bourbon Charity HERE
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2022-12-2736 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast12 Days of Barrel Picks | Jefferson'sDay 2 | 12 Days of Barrel Picks. Andres Arias of Pernod Ricard is back to highlight the first Jefferson’s single barrel in the on-premise of Illinois. Andres and Callum share the history of selling Jefferson’s, which includes a long-awaited arrival of single barrels from the distillery—that’s been around for nearly 30 years. We also discuss the $250million investment that Pernod is dedicating to the Kentucky distillery. Guest: Andres AriasHosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2022-12-2532 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast204. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Jefferson’sDay 2 | 12 Days of Barrel Picks. Andres Arias of Pernod Ricard is back to highlight the first Jefferson’s single barrel in the on-premise of Illinois. Andres and Callum share the history of selling Jefferson’s, which includes a long-awaited arrival of single barrels from the distillery—that’s been around for nearly 30 years. We also discuss the $250million investment that Pernod is dedicating to the Kentucky distillery.
Guest: Andres Arias
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris Blatner
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2022-12-2532 minKey In The Lake Whiskey Podcast12 Days of Barrel Picks | Smooth AmblerDay 1 | 12 Days of Barrel Picks. Andres Arias of Pernod Ricard joins the show to highlight a single barrel from the West Virginia distillery. We discuss the rise of the distillery and the demand for single barrels for their Old Scout label. Andres also shares how Pernod is investing into American whiskies, and how he’s personally devoting interest and time into whiskey. Guest: Andres AriasHosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2022-12-2442 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast203. 12 Days of Barrel Picks | Smooth AmblerDay 1 | 12 Days of Barrel Picks. Andres Arias of Pernod Ricard joins the show to highlight a single barrel from the West Virginia distillery. We discuss the rise of the distillery and the demand for single barrels for their Old Scout label. Andres also shares how Pernod is investing into American whiskies, and how he’s personally devoting interest and time into whiskey.
Guest: Andres Arias
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris Blatner
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2022-12-2442 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastEpisode 200 Party Pt. 2Live from Bitter Pops, our dear friends and many regular voices from our first 199 episodes help us celebrate 200 episodes of building community and sharing the stories behind label. In Part 2, the drinks start flowing through our gauntlets and taking a wild toll on our conversation. It’s fun.Guests: Bob Zacharias, Chris Blatner, Jamie Duffy, Stephen Dragun & moreHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnellVisit Bitter Pops when you’re in ChicagoListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com
2022-10-241h 22
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast200. Episode 200 Party Pt. 2Live from Bitter Pops, our dear friends and many regular voices from our first 199 episodes help us celebrate 200 episodes of building community and sharing the stories behind label. In Part 2, the drinks start flowing through our gauntlets and taking a wild toll on our conversation. It’s fun.
Guests: Bob Zacharias, Chris Blatner, Jamie Duffy, Stephen Dragun & more
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’Donnell
Visit Bitter Pops when you’re in Chicago
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2022-10-241h 22Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastEpisode 200 Party Pt. 1Live from Bitter Pops, our dear friends and many regular voices from our first 199 episodes help us celebrate 200 episodes of building community and sharing the stories behind label. This is part one of a two-part podcast.Guest: Bob Zacharias, Chris Blatner, Jamie Duffy, Stephen Dragun & moreHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnellVisit Bitter Pops when you’re in ChicagoListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2022-10-201h 21
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast200. Episode 200 Party Pt. 1Live from Bitter Pops, our dear friends and many regular voices from our first 199 episodes help us celebrate 200 episodes of building community and sharing the stories behind label. This is part one of a two-part podcast.
Guest: Bob Zacharias, Chris Blatner, Jamie Duffy, Stephen Dragun & more
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’Donnell
Visit Bitter Pops when you’re in Chicago
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2022-10-201h 21
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastSummer to Fall Whiskeys with Urban BourbonistChris Blatner (Urban Bourbonist) joins the show to share whiskeys from his 13 Summer Whiskeys list. We drink and comment on Wood Creek Rye, Laws Henry Road Straight Malt Whiskey, Westward Single Malt Cask Strength, Pinhook Bourbondini and the 7-year Pinhook Single barrel that Chris and I chose on Episode 186. We also talk about the curiosity of American single malts, the purpose of being a listener and not an educator while drinking whiskey, and we review our notes while sampling the single barrel.Hosts: Jake Hukee & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at...
2022-10-071h 04
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast199. Summer to Fall Whiskeys with Urban BourbonistChris Blatner (Urban Bourbonist) joins the show to share whiskeys from his 13 Summer Whiskeys list. We drink and comment on Wood Creek Rye, Laws Henry Road Straight Malt Whiskey, Westward Single Malt Cask Strength, Pinhook Bourbondini and the 7-year Pinhook Single barrel that Chris and I chose on Episode 186. We also talk about the curiosity of American single malts, the purpose of being a listener and not an educator while drinking whiskey, and we review our notes while sampling the single barrel.
Hosts: Jake Hukee & Chris Blatner
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2022-10-071h 04
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastPinhook Bourbon - Sean JosephsPinhook founder Sean Josephs returns. We discuss brand building with transparency and integrity, and how certain trends have dominated the whiskey industry, as of late, that may fall short of those two fundamentals. We also chat about the direction of craft and craftsmanship, along with the foundation of Pinhook beginning with an idea of blending whiskey but totally flipping on its head to follow a true path for Sean and his partners.Guest: Sean JosephsHosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner & Callum O’DonnellVisit Pinhook HereListen to more episodes and re...
2022-09-082h 04
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast195. Pinhook Bourbon - Sean JosephsPinhook founder Sean Josephs returns. We discuss brand building with transparency and integrity, and how certain trends have dominated the whiskey industry, as of late, that may fall short of those two fundamentals. We also chat about the direction of craft and craftsmanship, along with the foundation of Pinhook beginning with an idea of blending whiskey but totally flipping on its head to follow a true path for Sean and his partners.
Guest: Sean Josephs
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Chris Blatner & Callum O’Donnell
Visit Pinhook Here
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2022-09-082h 04
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastPinhook Single Barrel PickChris Blatner joins me and provides three delicious single barrel samples from Pinhook. Chris and I sit down at Wolf Point Distilling to select the next Pinhook Bourbon single barrel for Leo’s Mayfair. Chris guides us through the history of Pinhook’s vertical single barrel program as we taste through and choose a 7-year-old bourbon for Leo’s.Hosts: Jake Hukee & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2022-06-151h 01
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast186. Pinhook Single Barrel PickChris Blatner joins me and provides three delicious single barrel samples from Pinhook. Chris and I sit down at Wolf Point Distilling to select the next Pinhook Bourbon single barrel for Leo’s Mayfair. Chris guides us through the history of Pinhook’s vertical single barrel program as we taste through and choose a 7-year-old bourbon for Leo’s.
Hosts: Jake Hukee & Chris Blatner
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2022-06-151h 01
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastJefferson's - Trey ZoellerJefferson’s founder Trey Zoeller joins the show to share how he’s “Pushing the boundaries of what bourbon can be, and the defintions without bastardizing it.” We also share a dram of Jefferson’s newest release Ocean Rye. Trey explains the origins of the Ocean series, and how he’s honoring tradition, history and adventure to create a whiskey apart from the rest of American distilleries.Guests: Trey ZoellerHosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris BlatnerListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2022-06-0849 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast185. Jefferson’s - Trey ZoellerJefferson’s founder Trey Zoeller joins the show to share how he’s “Pushing the boundaries of what bourbon can be, and the defintions without bastardizing it.” We also share a dram of Jefferson’s newest release Ocean Rye. Trey explains the origins of the Ocean series, and how he’s honoring tradition, history and adventure to create a whiskey apart from the rest of American distilleries.
Guests: Trey Zoeller
Hosts: Jake Hukee, Callum O’Donnell & Chris Blatner
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2022-06-0849 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast184. World Whisky Day Part 2On World Whisky Day, we interviewed five different representatives from six different distilleries from across the world for our Live Tasting Event. On Part 2, we interview Kotryna Gesait,Starward East Coast Ambassador. Dave Smith, St. George Head Distiller. Nick Brady Maas, founder of Dancing Goat.(00:25 - 32:42) - Kotryna shares how her personal travels across the world collided with the Starward story: a new world whisky distillery on the path to make a pure Australian experience in a bottle. She also explains how Starward challenges the palate by using a rare technique of fully maturing single malts inside...
2022-05-301h 35Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastWorld Whisky Day Part 1On World Whisky Day, we interviewed five different representatives from six different distilleries from across the world for our Live Tasting Event. On Part 1, we interview Val Colella, Castle & Key National Brand Ambassador and Dom Venegas, Pernod Whisky Portfolio Ambassador.(00:03:05 - 00:28:30) - Val guides us through her history of growing up and living in New York, but finding her love and passion for whiskey down in Kentucky. She also shares how their young distillery is taking strides to become the next great American whisky distillery reviving in the Old Taylor distillery.(29:00 - 01:20:20) - Dom takes...
2022-05-241h 20
Birdies & BourbonBourbon Charity Executive Director & Urban Bourbonist, Chris Blatner, Chats Bourbon Charity History, Fundraiser Schedule, Charities Supported by the Community & 2022 Kentucky Derby PicksBourbon Charity Executive Director & Urban Bourbonist, Chris Blatner, Chats the History of Bourbon Charity, Goals for 2022, Fundraiser Schedule, Charities Supported by the Community & Kentucky Derby Picks
The Birdies & Bourbon team had a blast chatting with Bourbon Charity Executive Director & Urban Bourbonist, Chris Blatner, about the history and purpose of Bourbon Charity. Chris is working to spread the word and grow the community of supporters for Bourbon Charity. We discussed on the show their goals for 2022 and the fundraiser schedule. They are doing some outstanding work within the charity and it is a great cause for charitable giving. Pl...
2022-05-0553 min
Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat.“Go For What You Want” with Chris BlatnerThis week on the pod we are joined by Chris Blatner. Chris is the Executive Director of Bourbon Charity, a dad to one, a lover of whiskey poured neat, and the host of the Urban Bourbon Hour on his instagram @urbanbourbonist.Chris and I had a great time chatting about bourbon, its history & heritage and how that relates to life and family, how challenging events in life shape us, non profits, how he defines success and much more.
2022-01-031h 12
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast12 Days of Barrel Picks - PinhookThe 12 Days of Barrel Picks is back, and we’re kicking this festive season off with Pinhook. Our good friend Chris Blatner stops by to present The Whiskey Legion and Leo’s Mayfair 6-year bourbon single barrel selection.Guest: Chris BlatnerHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellVisit Pinhook HereVisit Leo’s Mayfair HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2021-12-2530 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastBourbon CharityExecutive Director of Bourbon Charity, Chris Blatner shares how they’re building a community around whiskey and charity together with whiskey lovers to support amazing organizations like Children's Tumor Foundation and St. Jude, Boys & Girls Club of America.Guest: Chris BlatnerHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellSupport Bourbon Charity HEREDonate to Bourbon Charity HEREBecome a Bourbon Hood member HEREListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2021-12-1350 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastIndustry Round TableJake, Callum and Wilson are joined by old friends Chris Blatner and Matt Brown, along with a new friend of the business (Gio) Sean Giordano. Gio is a Longtime bartender and former bar manager, and brings a balanced perspective of how whiskey brands can build in bars and restaurants. We throw questions and situations at Gio to see how he’d help build brand loyalty for up and coming distilleries.Guests: Chris Blatner, Matthew Brown and Sean GiordanoHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnellListen to more episodes and read stories at k...
2021-10-201h 41
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastBourbon Heritage MonthGuests: @UrbanBourbonist - Chris Blatner & Matt Brown of Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.Hosts: Jake Hukee Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comJake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward WhiskyKey In The Lake
2021-09-061h 21
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastSean Josephs - Pinhook FounderGuests: Sean Josephs and Chris BlatnerVisit Pinhook HereHosts: Jake HukeeListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2021-06-281h 21
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastSagamore Spirit Single Barrels ReleasesHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O’DonnellGuests: Brett Bauer, Chris Blatner & Jessica DeansBuy these bottles at Leo’s Mayfair Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2021-06-0857 min
Film And WhiskeyThe Sting / Union Horse Reunion Rye "Chicago Sting"Bob and Brad keep the 1970s films rolling with the Best Picture winner of 1973, The Sting. This crowd-pleaser certainly kept our hosts entertained, and they're joined by another big fan, Chris Blatner (@UrbanBourbonist). Chris has brought along a single barrel selection form the Union Horse Distilling Company, a barrel-proof rye that certainly brings the heat.
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2021-05-171h 02
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastUrbanBourbonist - Chris BlatnerGuests: @UrbanBourbonist - Chris BlatnerWatch Sunday Night FightsHosts: Jake Hukee and Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comWilson Torres is a brand specialist for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward WhiskyKey In The Lake
2021-04-121h 16
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastSunday Night Fights After DarkGuests: @UrbanBourbonist - Chris Blatner & @TheBourbonAndRyeClub - Mike DekeyserWatch Sunday Night FightsHosts: Jake Hukee and Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward WhiskyKey In The Lake
2021-03-311h 40
Key In The Lake Whiskey Podcast12 Days of Barrel Picks - Pinhook Bourbon WarGuest: Chris Blatner @UrbanBourbonistHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresVisit Leo’s LiquorListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-12-2639 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastThe New Online PremiseGuests: Chris Blatner - @UrbanBourbonist & Noah Tracht of Pernod RicardHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnellListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-12-141h 14Film And WhiskeyBohemian Rhapsody / Old Overholt 114 (feat. Chris Blatner)Bob and Brad continue their walk through movies about musicians with Bohemian Rhapsody, a movie that grossed nearly $1B and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. And the main question on their minds is how?
To answer this, they're joined by their fried Chris Blatner, host of Sunday Night Fights and the Urban Bourbon Hour. Chris brings his expertise to the table when they trio tries the new Beam Suntory offering Old Overholt 114. Old Overholt is a brand that was featured in Season 1, when our hosts discovered its wonderful drinkability at a low price...
2020-10-121h 02
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastCentury Mark Celebration at Fountainhead part 2Guests: Chris Blatner - @UrbanBourbonist, Samu Rahn, Ian Stewart and Bob ZachariasHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnellPlease visit FountainheadListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-09-291h 04
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastCentury Mark Celebration at Fountainhead part 1Guests: Chris Blatner - @UrbanBourbonist, Samu Rahn, Ian Stewart and Bob ZachariasHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnellPlease visit FountainheadListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-09-2956 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastFountainhead Series of Conversation Part 9 - Bourbon HeritageGuests: Chris Blatner - @UrbanBourbonist & Jamie Duffy of Collective by Thoroughbred Hosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Bob ZachariasPlease visit FountainheadRead Chris article on his top 5 finished whiskeys to pack for a trip on CYTIESListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-09-211h 25
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastFountainhead Series with Urban Bourbonist - Chris BlatnerGuest: Chris Blatner - @UrbanBourbonistHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Bob ZachariasPlease visit Fountainhead Listen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-07-201h 33
Birdies & BourbonSpeakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: The Bourbon & Rye Club's Mickey Pinstripe and Urban Bourbonist Chris Blatner join the show to chat Sunday Night Fights and Old Bardstown Estate BottledSpeakeasy Bourbon Club Special Episode: The Bourbon & Rye Club's Mickey Pinstripe returns to the show and we welcome Urban Bourbonist Chris Blatner to the show to chat about their Sunday Night Fights series and the current winner Old Bardstown Estate Bottled.
Mickey and Chris are a ton of fun. We had a blast chatting bourbon with them and the deep dive on Old Bardstown Estate Bottled. Be sure to check out their Sunday Night Fight show on Instagram @sundaynightfights. Chris can be found at @urbanbourbonist and Mickey heads up the Bourbon & Rye Club @thebourbonandryeclub. Cheers.
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2020-07-171h 04
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastChris Blatner - Urban BourbonistGuest: Chris Blatner - @UrbanBourbonistHosts: Jake Hukee, Wilson Torres & Callum O’DonnelListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-05-251h 25
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastOne Year Anniversary Episode - Part 2Guests: Chris Blatner, Matt Brown, Jamie Duffy. Marty Duffy, Ian Hosack, Callum O’Donnell, Megan Osternout, and Harrison PiousHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresTHANK YOU TO BEGYLE BREWINGFOR ALLOWING US TO RECORD OUR LITTE SHOW AT YOUR AMAZING BREWERYListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-02-2458 minKey In The Lake Whiskey PodcastOne Year Anniversary Episode - Part 1Guests: Chris Blatner, Matt Brown, Jamie Duffy. Marty Duffy, Ian Hosack, Callum O’Donnell, Megan Osternout, and Harrison PiousHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresTHANK YOU TO BEGYLE BREWING FOR ALLOWING US TO RECORD OUR LITTE SHOW AT YOUR AMAZING BREWERYListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-02-241h 05
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastChris Blatner - Urban BourbonistGuest: Chris Blatner - Urban Bourbonist & Bourbon CharityHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-02-171h 23
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastChris Blatner - Urban BourbonistGuest: Chris Blatner - Urban Bourbonist & Bourbon CharityHosts: Jake Hukee & Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The LakeWilson Torres is a brand ambassador for Union Horse Distilling Co. and Jake Hukee is a brand ambassador for Starward Whisky
2020-01-151h 08
Bourbon Lens40: Urban BourbonA Chicago whiskey enthusiast is gaining popularity on Instagram. We sat down with Chris aka UrbanBourbonist on Instagram and discuss bourbon tourism in Louisville, Instagram as a social media platform, and how Chris is utilizing the platform with his live stream interviews of those in the whiskey industry. Chris is also an Executive Bourbon Steward and discusses his experience with the training through The Stave and Thief Society. Biography: Chris Blatner is a whiskey enthusiast from Chicago, IL. He is an Executive Bourbon Steward and hosts the semi-regular live talk show "The Urban Bourbon Hour" on Instagram w...
2019-10-1450 min
Key In The Lake Whiskey PodcastChris Blatner - Urban BourbonistGuest: Chris Blatner is @UrbanBourbonistHosts: Jake Hukee and Wilson TorresListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake
2019-08-2600 min