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  • May 5, 2020
  • To Ponder

My Records Collection

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  • Matt Metten
  • May 5, 2020
  • To Ponder

My Records Collection

I was inspired by my buddy Mike Lamb and his new record player / collection he was starting as I visited him in a Boston […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • March 31, 2020
  • Video

Amazing Songs from Home #HomeFest

As we sit at home during this crazy quarantine I love the performances that are popping up from groups of artists. I figured I would […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • August 1, 2018
  • Absinthe, American Whiskey, Brandy, Gin, Liqueur, Rum, Vodka, Whisky

Great Lakes Distillery – Milwaukee, WI

This one sort of missed for me, but I don’t think it’s their fault. I was one of the last people to walk in the […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • August 1, 2018
  • American Whiskey, Bourbon, Gin, Rye Whiskey, Vodka, Whisky

Central Standard Craft Distillery – Milwaukee, WI

Was in town for some work and decided to check out a couple of the local spots. So glad I did! First of all, Milwaukee […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • July 7, 2018
  • Bourbon, Vodka, Whisky

Grand Teton Distillery – Driggs, ID

As you may have figured out, when I travel I like to find local craft distilleries. This particular trip was with my family and we […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 23, 2018
  • Bourbon

The Bourbon Trail in 3 Days

A couple of weeks ago I got to live the dream. Long story short, I found myself driving across country and decided to veer a […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 23, 2018
  • Random

Is It Whisky or Whiskey?

All about the E. Whisky (no E) is how the majority of the world spells it. It seems like Scotland and Ireland both claim they […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 21, 2018
  • American Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, Whisky

Swinford Spirits – San Diego, CA

This is a great San Diego distillery to check out, especially for some after work drinks. Not a huge facility, but they do the best […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 5, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company – Louisville, KY

This was my very last stop on the way out of town after successfully conquering the Bourbon Trail and a number of distilleries on the […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 5, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Evan Williams – Louisville, KY

This was technically the last stop for me on the Bourbon Trail. The Evan Williams Experience might as well have been a shop in a […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 5, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Angel’s Envy Distillery – Louisville, KY

This was probably the shortest stop on the trail for me, mainly because the place was closed! I couldn’t believe it. In my initial planning […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 5, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Wild Turkey Distillery – Lawrenceburg, KY

I didn’t really have a “college experience” with Wild Turkey as many of my friends did, so there was no baggage for me when driving […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 5, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Bulleit Distillery – Louisville, KY

I’m a big fan of Bulleit so was really excited about this one. Driving up to the facility I was informed that professional cocktail makers […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 5, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Michter’s Distillery – Louisville, KY

At the time Michter’s was listed on the Craft Bourbon Trail, but I think they are now off. I ventured to the facility in Louisville […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 4, 2018
  • American Whiskey, Bourbon, Whisky

Jim Beam Distillery – Clermont, KY

When you think of bourbon, you can’t not think of Jim Beam. Making the pilgrimage to the Happy Hollow facility is definitely one that all […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 4, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Heaven Hill – Bardstown, KY

This is definitely one of the “big ones” along the Bourbon Trail. Heaven Hill Brands is way more than just bourbon and the facility is […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 4, 2018
  • Bourbon, Moonshine, Whisky

Limestone Branch Distillery – Lebanon, KY

This was a really fun one along the Craft Bourbon Trail. A definite must-visit. Stopped in and did a tasting and man were they generous […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 4, 2018
  • Bourbon, Uncategorized, Whisky

Maker’s Mark – Loretto, KY

This place is dialed in. Manicured, marketed to the fullest. We ended up parking in the wrong parking lot so walked quite a ways to […]

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  • Matt Metten
  • June 4, 2018
  • Bourbon, Whisky

Four Roses Distillery – Lawrenceburg, KY

I would mark this place as one of the best on the Bourbon Trail. It somehow still has a very “craft” feel to it, but […]

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