Welcome, bourbon aficionados, enthusiasts, and curious sippers alike, to "Sip Wiselee," a podcast brought to you by the St. Charles Bourbon Society. Let us serve as your guide on this journey through the wonderful world of bourbon.
Join us as we uncork the stories behind your favorite distilleries, uncover the secrets of barrel aging, and decode the complexities of tasting notes and flavor profiles. Each episode is crafted with care to inform, entertain, and inspire your own bourbon journey.
Sip Wiselee | Ep. 25: Augusta Distillery Tasting
We learned the history in Part 1—now it’s time to pour the juice! Welcome back to Sip Wiselee, where we bridge our love for Missouri craft spirits with the legendary bourbon tradition of Kentucky.
In this second installment, Zack (Brand Ambassador for Augusta Distillery) returns to the studio, and he didn't come empty-handed. He brought the entire Augusta lineup for a epic five-bottle tasting! Joining us at the table are Society members Randy and Dominic to give their honest reactions, compare notes, and talk all things whiskey.
If you haven't checked out Part 1 yet, make sure to give it a listen to get the full story behind the distillery (and catch our host’s famous geography blunder on the bottle label!).
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4 Oct 2026
024 Augusta Distillery
Welcome back to Sip Wiselee! While our heart and roots are firmly planted in celebrating Missouri spirits, we love bridging the gap to the rich history and traditions of iconic Kentucky bourbon.
In part one of this two-part series, we sit down with a great friend of the show—Zack, Brand Ambassador for Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky! Many of you know Zack from his days on the regional distributor side where we first met him. After falling in love with Augusta's whiskey as a fan and distributor, he made the leap to join their team full-time.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
The history, heritage, and unique location of Augusta Distillery along the Ohio River.
Zack’s journey from selling spirits in our region to representing Augusta on the road.
A special member Q&A with Society member Randy Davis joining the conversation.
A sneak peek at upcoming pours like Old Route 8 and Buckner’s 10-Year Single Barrel (plus a hilarious geography mishap on the small batch label you won't want to miss!).
Grab a glass, settle in, and get ready for a deep dive into bourbon history before we pop the corks in Part 2!
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15 Jul 2026
Ep. 023 - Old Monroe Tasting
Grab a glass and join us on the patio at Old Monroe Distilling! In this mid-month tasting episode, we sit down with founder and master distiller Adam to dive deep into the glass. We’re tasting through their impressive lineup—starting with their signature 90-proof everyday Small Batch Bourbon, moving into three distinct high-proof Single Barrels (including a wild 132.5-proof monster and a shockingly dark 3-year heirloom corn bourbon), and finishing with their 115-proof pre-prohibition style Malted Rye.
Beyond the tasting, Adam breaks down the fascinating science of craft distilling—from how temperature fluctuations in their Columbia, Illinois rickhouse shape proof and flavor, to how barrel-char layers actually act as natural filtration. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon collector or just starting your whiskey journey, this episode is packed with flavor notes, distilling secrets, and great conversation.
Old Monroe Small Batch Bourbon: Why Adam sacrifices "smoothness" for big, bold flavor profiles, and how blending 4.5 to 7-year barrels creates their signature everyday drinker.
The Science of Aging: How oak barrel char layers work, how seasonal temperature swings in Illinois affect oxidation, and why 8 years is considered the "sweet spot" for bourbon complexity.
Single Barrel Breakdown:
Sample #1: An 8-year, 8-month pour at 109.2 proof featuring rich oak and leather notes.
Sample #2: A powerhouse 9-year, 2-month pour sitting at a staggering 132.5 proof.
Sample #3: A rare 3-year "throwback" bourbon made with Bloody Butcher heirloom corn that punches way above its age.
Pre-Prohibition Style Rye: The unique 1911 handwritten manuscript recipe behind their 72% rye / 25% malted rye blend, and why malted rye creates an unforgettable, velvety texture.
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