About this episode
I sat down with Dan Kidd, also known as Heavy Bourbon, a prominent bourbon content creator with over 70,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram. This episode was a Taste and Talk. Dan brought some of his favorite Hoosier Bourbon's and Whiskeys and enlightened me on the creation and tasting process. You are going to learn: The top 10 places to enjoy a Bourbon in Central Indiana Insider knowledge about the Spirit Industry in Indiana 6 of our favorite Hoosier Bourbons & Whiskeys Check out these great clips from the episode: 01:13 Introducing Dan Kidd aka Heavy Bourbon 01:46 Whiskey Tasting Begins 03:15 Tasting Techniques and First Impressions 05:35 Dan Kidd's Journey as a Bourbon Creator 07:49 Moondrops Distillery 09:59 Becoming a Bourbon Steward 14:20 Haberdasher Distillery 23:30 Four Fingers Distillery 24:45 Fred Minnick: The Bourbon Authority 25:45 Bourbon Festivals and Events 27:10 Indiana Whiskey Scene 28:16 8th Day Distillery 30:50 The Story Behind Expensive Bourbon 31:39 First Bourbon Experience at St. Elmo's Steakhouse 33:12 Learning to Appreciate Bourbon 34:09 Bourbon Recommendations for Beginners 35:03 Local Bourbon Favorites 36:51 Unique Bourbon Tasting Experiences 40:56 Top Bourbon Bars in Central Indiana 54:05 Advice for Young Bourbon Enthusiasts 55:20 Bourbon Smash and Final Thoughts Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up .