The Best Bourbon in Indiana
Dan Kidd
Food
Business to Know
Podcast Summary
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
Guest(s)
Dan Kidd
Date Published
December 11, 2024