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Welcome to “Bourbon: Legends from the Trail,” the ultimate podcast where bourbon’s rich history and captivating stories are poured into every episode. Hosted by Travis Hounshell, a seasoned bourbon trail guide, this show explores the fascinating world of America’s native spirit, uncovering the legends, myths, and truths that have shaped bourbon’s legacy. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the heart of bourbon country, visiting iconic distilleries like Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Ma ...
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When Two Legends Collide...One Bottle is Born
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Send us a text In the world of whiskey, some bottles are born of tradition, others of innovation—but once in a generation, one emerges from the quiet collision of greatness. This is the story of two icons from opposite sides of the world, each steeped in legacy, who dared to defy convention. One was a master of American bourbon, whose family had pa…
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Nature's Reckoning: Hell Comes to Bardstown
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Send us a text A warm November afternoon, an eerie shift in the wind, and then—chaos. In this episode, we step into the heart of one of the most catastrophic moments in bourbon history: the Heaven Hill fire of 1996. What started as a single spark, fueled by relentless winds, erupted into an unstoppable inferno. Flames engulfed rickhouses filled wit…
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Special Episode: Buffalo Trace and the Flood of 2025
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Send us a text She didn’t come all at once. That would’ve been too easy. No, this time, Mother Nature rose with a quiet vengeance—slow, steady, and unstoppable. First came the wind—tornadoes clawing across Kentucky’s heartland. Then came the rain, wave after wave, day after day, until the rivers could hold no more. The waters rose of Kentucky’s riv…
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Nature's Reckoning: When Mother Nature Lashes Out
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Send us a text For as long as bourbon has rested in Kentucky’s rickhouses, Mother Nature has been the silent partner—nurturing the spirit with each season, yet always waiting to remind distillers who truly holds the reins. In this episode, we step into the heart of bourbon’s battle with the elements, uncovering the moments when nature turned from a…
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The Lost Bourbon: A Jurassic Tale of a Whiskey That Time Forgot
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Send us a text In the shadow of Kentucky’s rolling hills, two brothers with roots stretching deep into bourbon history set out to revive a whiskey long thought extinct. Armed with nothing but their family’s legacy and an empty jug tied to a tale of ingenuity, they embarked on a journey that defied time itself. Their quest took them from forgotten a…
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Stolen Spirits: The Bourbon Heist That Became a Legend
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Send us a text The cases were there—until they weren’t. One morning, a routine inventory check at a storied Kentucky distillery turned into the discovery of a heist that no one saw coming. The missing bourbon wasn’t just any whiskey; it was THE bourbon, the kind collectors whisper about and connoisseurs hunt for. How could so much of it vanish with…
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Bourbon: Legends From The Trail Season 2 Trailer
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Send us a text (Season 2 begins March 3, 2025) Last season… we took a journey to discover LEGENDS We uncovered the legend of how bourbon came to Kentucky—why this state, why this water, and why it became the beating heart of America’s spirit. We met Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr., the legend who shaped modern bourbon. We hunted the White Whale of Bourbon—…
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Echoes from the Holler: A Legend Rises from the Ashes
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Send us a text In the heart of Tennessee, tucked away in a remote holler, a secret lost for over 150 years waited to reshape the world of whiskey. When this story came to light nearly eight years ago, it sent shockwaves through the spirits industry, further explaining how the pivotal distinction between Kentucky Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey came t…
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Shadows of the Still: The Legend of Big Six
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Send us a text In this gripping installment of Bourbon: Legends from the Trail, we take you deep into the misty hills of Kentucky for a tale that’s equal parts thrilling and thought-provoking. While the moonshiners of yore have captured imaginations for generations, today’s story flips the perspective to the other side of the law. Meet the men task…
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Send us a text In this captivating episode of Bourbon: Legends from the Trail, we step into the moonlit shadows of Appalachia to uncover the rebellious history of moonshine—bourbon’s untamed brother. From its roots as a clandestine craft born of necessity to its undeniable influence on American culture, moonshine has always walked a fine line betwe…
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Crown of Shadows: The Prohibition King's Rise and Fall (part 2)
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Send us a text In this week's episode of Bourbon: Legends from the trail, we will hear part 2 of Crown of Shadows: The Prohibition King’s Rise and Fall. As George’s journey takes him to Cincinnati, he steps into a world where wealth and corruption go hand in hand. Surrounded by marble, gold, and opulence, he quickly rises to be the King of the Unde…
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Crown of Shadows: The Prohibition King's Rise and Fall (part 1)
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Send us a text Transport yourself to the smoky speakeasies of 1920s Chicago, where one man seized the chaos of Prohibition to build an empire unlike any other. He wasn’t a household name, but his cunning rivaled the most infamous crime lords. From a humble start, he rose to wealth and power, manipulating the law with brazen genius and a twisted loy…
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Barrels of Valor: Where Bourbon and Heroes Rise
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Send us a text On this episode of Bourbon: Legends from the Trail, we delve into a story as iconic and enduring as the bourbon itself, a tale that bridges past and present with astonishing intensity. It’s a legend forged in battle, bound by camaraderie, and carried through to the distillery. Most might recognize echoes of this saga from Hollywood o…
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Send us a text In this episode, prepare to delve into a legend that transcends whiskey itself - an elusive treasure whispered about only among the most dedicated collectors. It's a tale of passion, pursuit, and the mysterious bottle that has captivated bourbon enthusiasts for decades. In the 1990's, the world was gripped by a frenzy, but little did…
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The Wild West Leaves its Mark on Bardstown
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Send us a text In this episode, we journey to a town that most people do not even know exists, where rolling hills hide a secret that changed American history. Beneath the quiet facade lies the story of a young woman whose sons would wreak havoc on not only their town, but the future bourbon capital of the world. Their wild antics and lawless deeds…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, we will uncover the untold story of bourbon's most influential figure - a mystery icon who revolutionized the industry and earned him the central spot on bourbon's Mt. Rushmore. His name is on bottles around the world, but the dramatic tale of rivalries, financial turmoil, and relentless innovation behind his …
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The Skeleton Key to Unlock Bourbon's Darkest Secret
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Send us a text Imagine a heist so bold, so meticulously planned, that it left everyone stunned, not just by the crime but by the sheer audacity of it. A tale of greed deception, and betrayal that shook an entire industry to its core. The story you're about to hear dives deep into a legend you may have never heard of - a man whose actions sent shock…
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Send us a text Imagine the misty hills of Kentucky, where towering rickhouses stand as silent sentinels, holding secrets that stretch back over two centuries. What if I told you that a series of unexpected events - triggered by some of the most influential figures in American history - led to the birth of something truly iconic? A rebellion, an esc…
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Send us a text Get ready to embark on a journey through the rich, intoxicating history of bourbon like never before! As a guide on the bourbon trail for five years, I've heard legends and stories from the heart of bourbon country, and now I'm sharing them with you. This podcast uncovers untold stories of bourbon's past and present, pulling back the…
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