{"podcast":{"title":"Bourbon Lens","slug":"bourbon-lens-1160749","podcast_index_feed_id":1160749,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/70904b/feeds.libsyn.com/158291/rss/?redirect=false","website_url":"http://bourbonlens.libsyn.com/site","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/5911a848-085d-46f7-a1c3-4d20292a1706/490C3A3D-505F-4F4C-8EC0-FC93B6F3CCB8.jpeg","author":"Bourbon Lens","episode_count":437,"summary":"Bourbon Lens is the podcast for every whiskey drinker. During this project, we look to explore the whiskey and bourbon industry, learn more about our favorite spirit, and interview industry insiders, makers, entrepreneurs, and business people. We welcome you on this journey with us. Bourbon Lens was founded by Jake and Scott from Louisville, Kentucky. We have grown our appreciation for Kentucky's native spirit and look to learn all that we can about every type of whiskey. We welcome you to pour a glass of whiskey and join us. We are always looking for show topics, discussion starters, and new whiskies to try. Contact us on social media or send us an email to: Info@BourbonLens.com with ideas, comments, or questions.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:19:23.707970+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749"},"episode":{"title":"389: Can WhistlePig Convert Bourbon Country to Rye? Inside \"The Vault\" Louisville","slug":"389-can-whistlepig-convert-bourbon-country-to-rye-inside-the-vault-louisville","published_at":"2026-06-28T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/389-can-whistlepig-convert-bourbon-country-to-rye-inside-the-vault-louisville","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d2f2ee85c139860062dc0d0fd68b0717463dfc1f7a85c3dde0049fc9c8ea9cf5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMDNhYTUwOC05NTQ0LTQ4N2EtODM4YS1iM2UyNzlmNGM3Y2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMmU5MDM4ZjdlYzYzZjEzNTNlOGUyL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzIwLTM1LTQ3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d2f2ee85c139860062dc0d0fd68b0717463dfc1f7a85c3dde0049fc9c8ea9cf5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMDNhYTUwOC05NTQ0LTQ4N2EtODM4YS1iM2UyNzlmNGM3Y2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OTExYTg0OC0wODVkLTQ2ZjctYTFjMy00ZDIwMjkyYTE3MDYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODI4YjkwMzQ1Y2QwY2M3ZDY2NGRkOWUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzMmU5MDM4ZjdlYzYzZjEzNTNlOGUyL2pha2UtbGV3ZWxsZW5zLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTYtMTdfXzIwLTM1LTQ3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"What happens when Vermont’s most rebellious rye whiskey brand sets up a permanent outpost directly in the heart of Bourbon Country? In this episode of Bourbon Lens , we visit The Vault by WhistlePig in Louisville, KY. We sit down with Lead Research Distiller Mitch Mahar and GM Kevin Didio to explore how they are challenging Kentucky’s bourbon dominance with bold rye innovation. Mitch shares the legacy of Dave Pickerell and breaks down their wildest blending experiments, including The Boss Hog XII: Feather & Flame —aged rye finished in pulque curado de cacao barrels with a kick of native chili peppers. Then, Kevin takes us inside their experiential vault tasting room to discuss their viral signature cocktail, The Flying Pig , which is served to guests via automated pneumatic tubes overhead! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Live from Louisville: WhistlePig’s The Vault Experience 00:26 - Mitch Mahar on rye whiskey diversity and innovation 01:09 - The legacy of Dave Pickerell & reviving pre-prohibition rye 03:50 - Decoding The Boss Hog XII: Fermented pulque & chili peppers 06:12 - Invading Kentucky: How bourbon drinkers respond to premium rye 15:14 - Louisville Tourism & scouting the historic NuLu site with Kevin Didio 17:26 - The Flying Pig: The viral pneumatic tube cocktail system 23:19 - Behind the Heavy Door: Inside the private Vault tasting single barrels 29:19 - The \"Wow\" Factor: Why experiential retail is the future of spirits 🔗 Resources & Links: WhistlePig Whiskey Website The Vault by WhistlePig Louisville 🔔 Subscribe for more weekly discussions, tastings, and bourbon insights from the Bourbon Lens community. 📸 Follow on Instagram: @bourbonlens 🌐 Visit: www.bourbonlens.com 👕 Merch: https://bourbon-lens-shop.printify.me/products 💬 Discord: https://discord…","meta_description":"What happens when Vermont’s most rebellious rye whiskey brand sets up a permanent outpost directly in the heart of Bourbon Country? In this episode of Bou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2227,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bourbon-lens-1160749/episodes/389-can-whistlepig-convert-bourbon-country-to-rye-inside-the-vault-louisville/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bourbon-lens-1160749/389-can-whistlepig-convert-bourbon-country-to-rye-inside-the-vault-louisville.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}