<p></p><p>What happens when a Detroit bartender who helped open America’s first fragrance bar joins one of bourbon’s most innovative distilleries? You get Jaz’min Weaver, Bardstown Bourbon Company’s traveling educator with a perspective unlike anyone else in the industry.</p><p>In this conversation, Jaz’min shares her journey from running bar programs with ever-changing five-course tasting menus to spreading the gospel of Bardstown bourbon across the nation. We dive deep into what makes Bardstown different—their organic collaboration approach, their unique barrel-finishing technique using argon gas preservation, and releases that push boundaries.</p><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:</strong></p><p>* The story behind Bardstown’s Cathedral Finish featuring 300-year-old French oak hand-selected for Notre Dame’s restoration</p><p>* Why Amrut was a historic moment (first American whiskey finished in Indian single malt casks)</p><p>* How Bardstown’s collaborations work: handshake deals, no money exchanged, just people excited about flavor</p><p>* The argon gas preservation method that keeps barrels wet for maximum flavor transfer</p><p>* Pairing whiskey to experiences, not just food</p><p>* Why the on-premise distillery experience will continue growing despite market contractions</p><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong> Jaz’min Weaver is a traveling educator for Bardstown Bourbon Company. Her background includes bartending in Metro Detroit, running bar programs at Frame (known for rotating five-course tasting menus), and helping launch the nation’s first fragrance bar. She specializes in pairing flavor to fragrance and food to beverage.</p><p><strong>Connect with Jaz’min:</strong> Instagram: @jaz.distilled</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.embellishpod.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.embellishpod.com</a>
