Our Episodes

Episode 12

December 18, 2025

New Riff Winter Whiskey with Aaron Paul: Christmas in a Bottle

What sets a seasonal whiskey like New Riff Winter apart? Aaron Paul returns to talk about what makes this seasonal bourbon stand out. Beyond bourbon, the duo dives into unforgettable family adventures, including epic trips to Italy, Christmas football at Lambeau Field, and skiing in Utah’s best resorts. They also share stories of food, travel, cars, and the little experiences that make life richer outside of work.

Episode 11

December 4, 2025

Battle of the Bourbons: Peerless Single Barrel vs. Dettling Bourbon with Aaron Paul

Join Nick and special guest Aaron Paul as they each bring a favorite bottle- Peerless Single Barrel and Dettling Bour-bon- for a spirited side-by-side tasting and lively comparison. Along the way, they explore the stories and flavors behind these standout bourbons, sharing personal insights on collecting, savoring unique pours, and balancing passions with family and career.

Episode 10

November 20, 2025

Widow Jane, Bottle Hunting & Football with Peter Ridge

Nick and Peter are back for round two, this time tasting and reviewing Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon. They break down the distillery’s unique approach, their limestone mineral water process, and how blending barrels from across the country creates its signature flavor profile. Along the way, they get into bottle-hunting strategies, fantasy football, and the bourbons worth keeping on your shelf.

Episode 9

November 6, 2025

Family, Fairways, and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked with Chris Ochoa

Nick welcomes Chris Ochoa back for another pour- this time featuring Woodford Reserve Double Oaked- as the two swap tasting notes and stories from everyday life. Between rich flavors of chocolate and coffee, Chris opens up about juggling work, parenting, and the hobbies that keep him grounded, from golf to flying.

Episode 8

October 16, 2025

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit: A Smooth Bourbon Pour with Peter Ridge, Esq.

In this episode, Nick sits down with Peter Ridge, Esq., a litigation attorney with the Norden Leacox team, to sample and review Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit. They dive into what makes this single barrel special, from the smooth taste to the story behind barrel selection, proof, and aging.

Episode 7

October 2, 2025

Larceny Barrel Proof: A Pour with Purpose featuring Chris Ochoa of effNETS

This episode of The Bourbon Case Files features a meaningful pour of Larceny Barrel Proof as Nick is joined by Chris Ochoa, founder of effNETS. While savoring the sweet, bold notes of this Heaven Hill release, Chris shares how he got into bourbon tasting, but also how life took a turn when his wife was diagnosed with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.