Encore Episode CBI014 Popping the Cork on Eye-Watering Barrel Bourbon with Whiskey Enthusiast Chris Harshman

Published: Dec. 28, 2022, 10 a.m.

b'Chris Harshman is the Director of Technology Services at A-B Tech. With a wide assortment of professional (and non-professional) titles behind his name, his most preferred title is Whiskey Enthusiast due to his newfound passion for whiskey and bourbon.\\xa0Chris joins me again today to share his first foray into \\u2018investing\\u2019 in barrel bourbon. He explains the difference between a Master Distiller and Master Blender and the various factors that impact the flavor profiles in whiskey. We also discuss the recent innovations in bourbon finishing, warehouse management, and barrel charring and he shares some excellent barrel bourbon that makes your teeth happy and your eyes water from the first sip to the last.\\xa0\\xa0This week on Consuming the Craft:\\xa0\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0How he first discovered barrel bourbon.\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0How barrel bourbon came to market.\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The difference between a Master Distiller and Master Blender.\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The factors that impact the flavor profiles in whiskey.\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Recent innovations in bourbon finishing, warehouse management, and barrel charring.\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0What is the \\u201cRed Layer\\u201d under the char of a barrel?\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Popping the cork on Barrel Bourbon Booze Clues.\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The flavor profile of marzipan.\\xa0\\xa0Connect with Chris Harshman:\\xa0\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crisharshman/)'