This week my guest is "the whiskey professor" Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill Distillery's national brand ambassador. If you want to learn more about bourbon, and one of America's oldest and best distilleries, this episode is for you. Bernie explains the criteria for bourbon, as well as the bottled-in-bond classification, something he's championed since beginning his bourbon career in 2005. We also discuss whiskey tastings and tasting notes in general. I asked him about the price of bottles, especially as it relates to the quality of the spirit. And I feel like it can be overwhelming when you go into the liquor store and see 200 different bottles of bourbon. Where do you even start? Bernie provides guidance. Being the bottled-in-bond guy, we talk about that particular class of bourbons, and how to create your own tasting at home. BERNIE LUBBERS and HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY Find Bernie on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Heaven Hill's Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey Buy Bernie's book Bourbon Whiskey: Our Native Spirit CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS If you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).   Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram and Threads The Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook Group Chris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little Bites SPONSOR INFO Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon I'm excited to introduce you to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond bourbon. Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond delivers a flavor profile that's unmatched. This bourbon is aged for seven years, three more than required, creating a richer, more sophisticated flavor profile. When you select this premium bottled-in-bond bourbon, Heaven Hill’s commitment to excellence is evident in every sip. Available Nationally, look for a bottle of Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond at your local store. Heaven Hill reminds you to Think Wisely. Drink Wisely.  Find out more at Heaven Hill Distillery Support the show