# 383: Reconstructing History with Ari Sussman of Whiskey Jypsi

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Published: 2026-05-18T02:03:58+00:00
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Can a celebrity-backed whiskey brand actually change the way American spirits are made? In this episode of Bourbon Lens (383) , Jake Lewellen sits down with the ultimate industry outsider turned mad scientist: Ari Sussman , the whiskey maker behind country star Eric Church’s Whiskey Jypsi . We take a deep dive into their most ambitious and historically significant release yet: Legacy Batch 003: "The Declaration." Conceived as a liquid tribute to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, this bottle completely reimagines Colonial-era Maryland-style rye . Ari breaks down the insane logistics behind this 60/30/10 cross-category blend, which features 8-to-12-year-old Indiana rye finished in apple brandy casks sourced directly from George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery , 25-year-old Canadian corn whiskey, and a touch of Virginia single malt. From the pioneering use of agricultural gene editing (like the "Lavender Haze" grain) to the hidden Easter egg behind its 115.74 proof statement , this episode proves why Whiskey Jypsi is leaving standard sourced bourbon behind to stage an American whiskey revolution. In this episode, we explore: The Outsider Ethos: How Ari's background in French wine harvests shapes his approach to "noble grains." Deconstructing "The Declaration": Breaking down the components of an ultra-complex $200 blend. The Mount Vernon Connection: Finishing MGP 95/5 rye in actual historic apple brandy barrels. Punk-Rock Rye: Why Ari believes rye—not bourbon—is the true whiskey of revolutionaries. Agricultural Innovation: Looking at the future of heirloom grains and gene-edited varietals. Hidden in the Proof: The incredible historical meaning behind the 115.74 bottling strength. Timestamps: 00:00 | Introduction: Catching Up with Whiskey Maker Ari Sussman 02:15 |…

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