This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes a ride with Mark Rucker from the The Bourbon Life Podcast—a show built on one simple truth: bourbon isn't just something you drink… it's a journey you live.

This episode is all about the conversation.

Big Chief puts Mark in the hot seat—digging into how The Bourbon Life got its start, the road it's taken, and the people and moments that shaped it along the way. It's real talk about podcasting, passion, and staying authentic in a world where bourbon just keeps getting bigger.

And yeah… the pours are flowing.

Big Chief lines up:

Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon

Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond

Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon

Knob Creek 10 Year Blender's Cut — one that might just be creeping into Big Chief's Whiskey of the Year conversation

Mark brings his own fire:

Eagle Rare Store Pick

Henry McKenna 10 Year Bottled-in-Bond

Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon 120 Proof

But this ride isn't about breaking down tasting notes—it's about the questions, the stories, and the perspective from both sides of the mic.

From bourbon culture and hype to where things are headed next, Big Chief keeps it honest and keeps it moving—pulling out the kind of conversation you only get when two guys who live this stuff sit down and let it ride.

Because at the end of the day… it's not about the bottle.

It's about the story behind it.

Take the Ride with Big Chief. Cheers