Whiskey Chasers

Nick, Chris, and Steve talk about whiskey! we talk about what makes different whiskeys different, the history of distilleries, and introduce you to small craft distilleries around the country! Join us for a glass or a dram, and maybe even a pipe!

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April 11, 2024

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye!

History of distillery Opened in 2015 in the upstairs of big wood pizza in Nashville Indiana 2107 began construction on current distillery CAMPUS 325 acres with a touring and tasting room and restaurant 2018 sweet mash disti…
March 28, 2024

Wheel Horse Straight Rye!

VERY OPEN about their source Owned by O.Z Tyler and Latitude beverage Produced by O.Z. Tyler O.Z Tyler changed its name to Green river Distillery in 2020 Nowhere on their site do they claim to be anything other than a green …
March 14, 2024

Pikesville Straight Rye!

History of distillery 1890’s in scotts level, distillery owned by L. winand and bro. Produced pikeville whiskey. Pikeville was the next town over, not sure why they didnt name it scotts level rye. He owned it up to prohibiti…
Feb. 29, 2024

Rye 101

Rye 101 Made with at least 51% rye in the mash bill. Aged in charred new oak barrels. Distilled to a maximum of 160 proof (80% ABV) Barreled at a maximum of 125 proof (62.5% ABV) Bottled at a minimum of 80 proof (40% ABV) an…
Feb. 22, 2024

🔒 four roses single barrel Subscriber only episode!

Subscriber-only episode History of distillery-option 1 Paul Jones Jr starts the brand in 1888, but was producing back into the 1860’s Loose story of it was started by a love story and marriage proposal End of story History o…
Feb. 15, 2024

Lux Row Double Single Barrel!

History of distillery Sourcing for a long time 2015 broke ground on their own distillery, opened in 2018 2021 Lux Row was bought by MGP No mixing of MGP and LuxCo product, luxco is still distilled in KY MGP bought it for the…

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Joseph A. Magnus: A Man of Commerce, But Maybe Not Whiskey

Joseph A. Magnus: A Man of Commerce, But Maybe Not Whiskey The man of commerce When someone thinks of whiskey, they are drawn to the stories of grandparents in their younger years working at stills, early on fighting “the man” and runn…

The First American Distillery

Michter's Distillery has gone through many hands, each one adding their own flare and lore to the story.  The tale begins in 1753, with a mennonite farmer named John Shenk.  Swiss mennonite tradition is steeped in whiskey production. …

Jack Daniels Barrel Proof Single Barrel Rye

Jack Daniels is one of those names that can only be known for whiskey.  Jack has a few different origin stories but one is that it comes from a Celtic word meaning “healthy, Strong, and full of Vital energy”. I am not so sure on the…

About the Hosts

Chris Hubachek

co-host

Nick Berkey

co-host

Steve Heyman

Co-Host/Editor

Steve is the newest to the whiskey game, only really getting into whiskey the since 2019, but he has been bartending since 2011. He enjoys hiking and camping with his wife and border Collie, Sulley.