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482. From the Battlefield to the Bottle: A Journey to Perryville, Kentucky
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- The Bourbon Road
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- Feb 11, 2026
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Summary
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Bourbon Road! This week, hosts Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter hit the road, navigating a snowy and icy Kentucky winter to visit the historic Sugarbush Farm in Perryville, Kentucky. They are joined by special guests Lizzie and Aaron Haynes, the passionate founders of Peter E. Hart Spirits. The episode delves deep into the rich history of the farm and its namesake, Sergeant Peter E. Hart. Lizzie shares the incredible story of her great-great-great-grandfather, a Union cavalry sergeant who rode with the 13th Union Cavalry—known as "The Dreaded 13". Sgt. Hart survived the bloody Battle of Perryville in October 1862 and later returned to purchase the very land where Lizzie and Aaron now live and operate their business. We explore how the couple drew inspiration from this family legacy and granddaddy's porch-side cigar sessions to launch their own whiskey brand. Aaron, a chemical engineer trained through the University of Kentucky's distillation program, brings his technical expertise to the crafting and blending process, ensuring every bottle honors traditional Kentucky methods. The couple discusses the challenges and triumphs of launching their brand as a non-distilling producer (NDP) in 2020, and their exciting future plans to build a 500-gallon still and a tasting room directly on their historic family property. In this episode, the tasting mat features three exceptional expressions crafted by Aaron and Lizzie. The hosts break down the flavor profiles of each: Peter E. Hart Kentucky Rye Whiskey: This rye whiskey is finished in a freshly poured bourbon barrel that was smoked for eight hours with burning staves. Bottled at 100 proof, this expression features a unique sweet smoke profile that tones down the traditional rye spice. The…