The Wild West Leaves its Mark on Bardstown
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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 left a lasting mark, but their connection to Kentucky's bourbon history runs deeper than most realize. We'll explore a historic tavern they frequented, where bullet holes still bear witness to their presence, and trace the rise of a bourbon empire, a legend and brand the whole world is familiar with, born from the ashes of a family's struggles. Tune in to find out how the Wild West came to Bardstown and left it Mark!
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. The Deatsville Darlin' Who Started It All (00:03:11)
3. The Call of the West (00:05:09)
4. A Troubled Second Marriage (00:08:27)
5. A New Beginning with Dr. Samuel (00:10:02)
6. The Escape back to St. Louis (00:13:44)
7. The Wild West Meets Bardstown (00:16:12)
8. The Samuels Legacy (00:19:18)
9. The Birth of a Brand Legend (00:21:34)
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