Jack Daniel is one of the most well-known and mysterious whiskey makers, and because of him, you shouldn’t go into work early. Sip on whisky as “Mellow as Moonlight” while mulling over the life of German immigrant, George Dickel and the origin of the Dickel & a Pickle. Learn about the epic and inspiring life of Clyde May: from growing up in the Great Depression and serving in World War II, to being the most infamous bootlegger in Alabama. Dead Men of Whiskey is a weekly podcast about the extraordinary lives and sometimes unusual deaths of the biggest names in whiskey. Dead Men of Whiskey will be released on most major podcast platforms and on www.deadmenofwhiskey.com on June 17, 2020. Listen to the trailer at deadmenofwhiskey.com.
The podcast is produced by Amy Faulkner of Gilly Wagon, the creator of Seattle Cocktail Week. Her co-host is Boston real estate agent and improv aficionado, Angel Brito. Focusing on the history of whiskey and whiskey makers, Amy and Angel present an entertaining view into the rich narrative of the distillery.
Through her work with Seattle Cocktail Week and Seattle Cocktail Club, Amy has heard great stories about the men who made our favorite whiskeys. Whether from career bartenders or brand ambassadors, family fables or the next bar stool over, these are the tall tales that keep the legends alive. Are they true? Sometimes! Listen as Amy tries to sort the facts from the fiction to Angel, who is “not at all qualified to do a whiskey podcast” other than being someone who enjoys drinking whiskey.
Each episode focuses on a specific distiller or event relevant to the history of whiskey, with shorter minisodes focusing on the process, principles, and particulars of producing whiskey.
“We were surprised to discover that there are so many well-known names in whiskey that most people know nothing about” states Faulkner, “so we wanted to create a podcast that delved deep into the lives of these amazing people whose stories have been swirling around our rocks glasses untold.”
SEASON ONE
All Releases happen on “Whiskey Wednesdays”
EPISODE 1. James E. Pepper | Planned Release Date: June 17, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 1.5 Bottled in Bond | Planned Release Date: June 17, 2020, 5:30AM
EPISODE 2. Jack Daniels | Planned Release Date: June 17, 2020, 6:00AM
MINISODE 2.5 The Lincoln County Process | Planned Release Date: June 17, 2020, 6:30AM
EPISODE 3. The Temperance Movement | Planned Release Date: June 17, 2020, 7:00AM
MINISODE 3.5 – Barrels – A Char is Born. Do a Barrel roll | Planned Release Date: June 24, 2020, 5:00AM
EPISODE 4. George Dickel | Planned Release Date: July 1, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 4.5 Whiskey vs. Bourbon – Let’s Get Ready to Stumble | Planned Release Date: July 8, 2020, 5:00AM
EPISODE 5. James Buchanan | Planned Release Date: July 15, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 5.5 To Y or not EY? | Planned Release Date: July 22, 2020, 5:00AM
EPISODE 6. Clyde May | Planned Release Date: July 29, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 6.5 It Starts as Beer | Planned Release Date: August 5, 2020, 5:00AM
EPISODE 7. Prohibition | Planned Release Date: August 12, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 7.5 – That’s Neat! | Planned Release Date: August 19, 2020, 5:00AM
EPISODE 8. Jim Beam | Planned Release Date: August 26, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 8.5 – Angel’s Share | Planned Release Date: September 2, 2020, 5:00AM
EPISODE 9. Elijah Craig | Planned Release Date: September 9, 2020, 5:00AM
MINISODE 9.5 White Whiskey | Planned Release Date: September 16, 2020, 5:00AM
