The Bourbon Show Pint Size #460 – University of Kentucky Wild Cask #2 Release

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How much would you have enjoyed college if you could make whiskey and learn distribution?

The episode opens with sponsor messages for ABV Barrel Shop, The Bar to Go, and Neely Family Distillery. Hosts Steve Akeley, Rene Howell, and Jerry Michel introduce the topic: the University of Kentucky's Wild Cask #2 release. They express enthusiasm for the student-led bourbon program, noting it would have made college more enjoyable. The hosts discuss the practical aspects of bourbon industry jobs, emphasizing they require stamina and are not just about tasting whiskey. After a break with more sponsor ads, they detail the blend of Wild Cask #2: 24% Jim Beam 8-year, 24% Four Roses 8-year, 39% Bardstown Bourbon Company 6-year, and 13% Bardstown Bourbon Company 5-year, bottled at 100 proof. They analyze the decision to offer a 375ml bottle priced at $40, framing it as a teaching moment about retail pricing and packaging costs. The hosts explain how students are involved in naming, label design, and distribution, gaining comprehensive industry experience. They speculate that employers like Jim Beam, Four Roses, and Bardstown Bourbon Company would actively recruit from this program due to the hands-on training. The episode concludes with the hosts sharing their social media handles and encouraging listeners to support the show via reviews and Patreon.

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A concise Pint Size bourbon discussion centered on Wild Cask 2 and its University of Kentucky tie-in.

The Bourbon Show uses this Pint Size segment to stay close to Wild Cask 2 and its University of Kentucky tie-in. That focus gives Steve Akeley and Rene Howell a clear lane after the opening cheers and quick break, and the conversation benefits from having a specific release to…

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If you are curious about Wild Cask Two, U of K, and a new bourbon release teased after a sponsor-heavy opening

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