Bourbon Review: King of Kentucky

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Bourbon Review: King of Kentucky

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Oct 27, 2023

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Released:

Oct 27, 2023

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The Fred Minnick Show features spirits author, historian and curator Fred Minnick, who interviews musicians and pairs whiskeys to their palates. Through the journey, the artists open up to Minnick about life tribulations, what it's like on the road and their favorite foods. Really, it's just two people tasting and talking.

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"Nobody Wants To See Their Baby Burn," - Distiller Who Lost Distillery In Minnesota Riots: "Nobody wants to see their baby burn," said Chris Montana, founder of Du Nord Spirits, who lost his distillery in the Minnesota riots. A break from regular programming, Fred takes a moment of solidarity and shares a snippet of... by The Fred Minnick Show
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