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We are a group of 50+ bourbon enthusiasts, working together to provide educational and entertaining bourbon-themed content delivered via a variety of mediums.

“Our content is created for bourbon fans, by bourbon fans. That means something to us, and we hope it does to you as well.”

- Steve Akley, Owner of ABV Network, LLC

Who We Are: We are proud of the fact we are the largest provider of original bourbon-themed content in the world. In 2018, we published: 712 podcasts, 264 articles and 134 blog posts, all dedicated to bourbon!

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The Latest Episodes

The Bourbon Show

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Jul 15, 2019

The Bourbon Show #70: Freddie Johnson, Tour Guide for Buffalo Trace / Ambassador for Bourbon

Jul 15, 2019

Steve, Jeremy and Renee interview one of their absolute favorite people in the world, Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace.

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 11, 2019

The Bourbon Show Pint Size #137 – Facebook is Cracking Down on the Bourbon Secondary… What Does This Mean for Consumers, People Who Delve into the Bourbon Secondary and the Bourbon Industry?

Jul 11, 2019

Steve, Jeremy and Renee talk about the recent news that Facebook is cracking down on the Bourbon Secondary Market and look at what it means to all of the players involved.

Jul 11, 2019

The Bourbon Daily

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Jul 16, 2019

The Bourbon Daily Show #653 – Bourbon Distiller’s Week: Let’s Talk Barrels

Jul 16, 2019

Steve & Miss Beka Sue finish off Bourbon Disitller’s Week by interviewing distillers Alan Bishop (spiritsoffrenchlick.com) and Adam Stumpf (stumpysspirits.com) and Royce Neeley (neeeleyfamilydistillery.com) about what unique things they are doing with barrels at their distilleries.

Jul 16, 2019

Jul 15, 2019

The Bourbon Daily Show #652 – Bourbon Distiller’s Week: Let’s Talk Open Top Fermentation

Jul 15, 2019

The Bourbon Bettys

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Jul 15, 2019

Bourbon Bettys Episode #80 – Advice for Newbies

Jul 15, 2019

Today, the Bettys share why they love bourbon. Your Bettys are: Renée Howe of The Bourbon Show/Daily, Barbara Hirsch of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival (nobourbonfest.com) & Katie Garrett of the Old Hickory Whiskey Bar (oldhickorywhiskeybar.com). On this episode, the Bettys share advice for newbies.

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 7, 2019

Bourbon Bettys Episode #79 – Why We LOVE Bourbon!

Jul 7, 2019

Boos and Bourbon

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Jul 11, 2019

Boos & Bourbon Episode #29– Irish Castles and New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon

Jul 11, 2019

In this episode Jen and Kim discuss Irish Castles. One story in particular involves the infamous Leap Castle. The long, dark and gruesome history of these castles, the seaside mist, and the vast amounts of Irish whiskey make for a perfect environment for ghostly hauntings. The dueling O'Carrol family, the O'Bannon family and the McMahon families may still reside within the stone cold walls of these majestic halls perhaps still fighting over who gets the last dram. Sit back and relax for this enchanting story while the ladies sip on New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon and try their best at Irish accents.

Jul 11, 2019

Jul 5, 2019

Boos & Bourbon Episode #28 – Unexplained Paranormal Encounters in the Hoosier Hills of Indiana and Old Fashioneds

Jul 5, 2019

en and Kim invite Master Distiller Alan Bishop from Spirits of French Lick Distillery in Indiana on the show. Alan shares some of his personal encounters of something hanging out on the family farm. What exactly this paranormal being is, is undetermined... We're talking Skinwalkers, maybe Bigfoot or maybe a spirit shape shifting from a different realm. What ever it is, it is highly intelligent and feeds off the fear of who ever it wants to play tricks on. It is completely unexplained and this story is the creepiest personal experience on the show to date. Also in this episode you will hear the background of Spirits of French Lick and a little about Alan himself all while the Boos & Bourbon ladies sip on Old Fashioned cocktails.

Recipe below:

Over ice pour 1.5 ounces of your favorite bourbon

3 dashes of Angostura Bitters

2 bar spoons of simple syrup

Stir ingredients together with a bar spoon and wipe the rim of the glass with 1 sliver of an orange peel and then throw the peel in the glass

Jul 5, 2019

Our Bourbon Journey - Colonel Steve Akley's Personal Blog

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Jun 5, 2019

THE RESULTS ARE IN: AMERICAN WHISKEY DRINKERS PREFER THE TASTE OF JIM BEAM BLACK ($23) OVER ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE AND RARE BOURBONS IN THE WORLD

Jun 5, 2019

According to a nationwide blind taste test, more American whiskey drinkers prefer the taste of Jim Beam Black ($23) over an iconic bourbon that can cost up to $3,000.

Jun 5, 2019

May 1, 2019

Review of Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon

May 1, 2019

In his latest post, Colonel Steve reviews Confiscated, a new bourbon from Kentucky Owl.

May 1, 2019

Apr 16, 2019

Review of Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon

Apr 16, 2019

In his latest post, Colonel Steve reviews Four Roses Small Batch Select, a new addition to the product line-up for Four Roses.

Apr 16, 2019

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