This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes us deep into the heart of Texas—the Hill Country—where dusty wind runs in the blood, and memories ride tall in the saddle. He’s joined by none other than his little brother, Mitch Grey—known to many as Little Feather. Together, they ride back through time, sharing stories of their rural upbringing, their military service, and the unbreakable bond only forged through hard years and harder lessons.

As the wind whistles through mesquite and cedar, Little Feather sings songs that echo with soul, grit, and brotherhood. Their first pour is Kiepersol Distillery’s Jimmy’s Bourbon 10-Year, a Texas gem layered with rich notes of root beer, aged caramel, and old oak. It’s the perfect pairing for Craig Morgan’s Almost Home—a song written by a veteran, sung by one, and felt by all.

The second half of the journey brings a whiskey as bold as the land itself: Charles Goodnight Bourbon. Named for the legendary cattleman, this 115-proof powerhouse roars like a Comanche wind through caliche dust and cedar breaks. Toasted caramel, roasted nuts, and a peppery finish—it’s the frontier in a bottle. As the sun sets over the hills, Mitch sings a haunting rendition of Jamey Johnson’s In Color, reminding us that true history isn’t in the pages—it’s in the scars, the sunsets, and the stories passed between brothers.

This episode is more than a tasting. It’s a living tribute to blood, battle, and the stubborn beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Two brothers. Two whiskeys. Two songs. One bond—unshakable, undeniable, and deeply American.

This is The Whiskey Trip.

Cheers, y’all.

In this REMIX Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Matt Cunningham, Founder, of Old Glory Distilling Co. from Clarksville, Tennessee. This Episode originally aired as Episode 235 in August 2024.

We talk with Matt about his background and how he transitioned from studying finance in college to becoming a firefighter in Clarksville to becoming the Founder of Old Glory, the decision to wait until Old Glory had its own mature distillate to release their first Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey, and what the future looks like for Old Glory.

They also taste and review Old Glory Distilling Co.’s Bottled In Bond Tennessee Whiskey, their Bottled in Bond Bourbon, and an Old Glory Distilling Co. Single Barrel Bourbon.

This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co.

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This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief plants his boots firmly in Atlanta, Georgia — a city that has tasted fire, risen from ruin, and come back stronger every time. He sits down with Jerry McCall from ASW Distillery, a man whose passion for whiskey burns as hot as the city’s fighting spirit.

Together, they dive deep into the raw, unvarnished story of Georgia distilling — a story born from hardship and rebellion. They honor the rugged moonshiners who were pushed into the wild foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, forced to carve out a life — and a living — from the unforgiving land. These were men and women who distilled not just whiskey, but freedom itself, refusing to let government agents, hard winters, or impossible odds break them.

Fast-forward to today, and Atlanta stands tall once again, not just as a city of commerce and culture, but as a blazing new frontier for American whiskey. ASW Distillery is at the heart of this revival — a phoenix born from the ashes, a symbol of resilience that echoes through every barrel they fill. Jerry lays it out plain and powerful: ASW isn’t just making whiskey. They’re making history.

Glass after glass, Big Chief and Jerry march through ASW’s lineup — starting with the Fiddler, a bold expression crafted with the heart and soul of their master distiller, where every note of grain and oak sings a song of craftsmanship. They charge forward into the Resurgence Rye, a whiskey built to honor Atlanta’s relentless spirit — a whiskey that doesn’t apologize, doesn’t bow, and doesn’t break.

But this journey isn’t just about what’s in the glass. It’s about the soul of a region that refused to be forgotten. It’s about people who never gave up, and a city that keeps rewriting its destiny, one resurrection at a time.

This episode is a battle cry, a love letter, and a triumphant toast to the unbreakable spirit of Georgia.

This is The Whiskey Trip.

Cheers, y’all.