The Whiskey Trip - Season 2, Episode 38 - Matt & James Crittenden, Co-Founders - Crittenden Distillery

The Bourbon Life

This week's episode of The Whiskey Trip takes listeners to Kiln, Mississippi, where host Big Chief chats with Matt and James Crittenden, the father-son team behind Crittenden Distillery. Their whiskey, "Cut Above," has been distilled for over nine years, named after the family's ranch, and inspired by the area's history as the moonshine capital of the Gulf Coast.

The episode kicks off with their Bottled in Bond Wheated Bourbon, a 100-proof bourbon with a distinct peppercorn spice, designed for the refined palate. They follow it with their Single Barrel Family Reserve, a six-year-old rye bourbon at 122.5 proof, boasting flavors of caramel, dried figs, and Girl Scout Samoas cookies, offering a rich, long finish.

Next up is a five-year-old rye whiskey, finished with black cherry staves, coming in at 122.5 proof. This whiskey delivers a spicy, orange zest flavor that balances its heat.

The show wraps up with the BO-RY-RU, a blend of bourbon and rye whiskeys finished in a rum cask. Named after the Rougarou, the Cajun werewolf of Louisiana folklore, it features salty caramel, sweet tea, and chocolate notes that evoke a wild, roaring experience.

The episode dives into Mississippi's deep distilling heritage, with Crittenden's "Cut Above" showcasing the craftsmanship of Gulf Coast whiskey.

Cheers to another exciting journey on The Whiskey Trip!