Bourbon Showdown Podcast

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The official podcast of the Bourbon Showdown! Featuring reviews, news, tastings and interviews with the top names in the Bourbon industry. Learn how your favorite bourbons get made as the leaders of the industry walk you through their process. We'll be talking to Master Distillers, authors, industry insiders and more! A new podcast every week as we do a deep dive on what makes bourbon America's spirit of choice.
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Whiskey JYPSI: Ari Sussman
Episode 18
Thursday, 12 February, 2026

This week on The Bourbon Showdown Podcast, Jesse sits down with whiskey maker Ari Sussman of Whiskey JYPSI to pop the top and pour through the new LEGACY Batch 003: The Declaration.Jesse and Ari dive into the brand’s history and explore how Ari and Eric Church have worked tirelessly since day one to craft a true bourbon symphony—creating a volumetric, 3D whiskey experience with every release. Legacy Batch 3 is a perfect showcase of that passion and precision. Along the way, Ari drops a few Easter eggs hidden within this release, some dating all the way back to Revolutionary times, as the two break down the mash bill, grains, barrels, and the meticulous blending that brings this whiskey to life.It’s a flavor-packed, behind-the-scenes conversation filled with great stories, Eric Church moments, and some seriously memorable pours. So pour yourself a big pour of Whiskey JYPSI and get ready for this week’s episode of The Bourbon Showdown Podcast.