Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 308
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 308 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan Grab a glass 🥃 and join us for a very special episode as Kim and Mark take their first deep dive into the world of whiskey! We're thrilled to be joined by a true expert, Colonel Craig Duncan, the founder and president of Whiskey University. Colonel Duncan shares the fascinating journey of how Whiskey University and its foundational principles came to be, along with the story of how he earned his commission as a Colonel in both Kentucky and Tennessee. You'll quickly discover that much like wine, the location and terroir of whiskey truly matter, a concept we explore in detail. The Colonel gives us a clear definition of whiskey, and we draw fun parallels between wine stories and whiskey stories. We even compare a wine's tech sheet to a whiskey's mash bill! Get a history lesson as Colonel Duncan delves into the incredible, often surprising, history of whiskey in American government, including its impact on taxes. We also talk shop, comparing the landscape of big brands versus small, craft distilleries. Finally, the Colonel shares insights into current bourbon trends, and offers practical shopping and tasting tips to help you find your next favorite pour. Whether you're a lifelong whiskey lover or just starting your journey, this is the essential show for you! Cheers! Kim and Mark 🍷🥃🍷 www.thewww.wine For more education options, you can find Colonel Duncan at www.whiskeyuniv.com #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WWW #WhiskeyUniversity #ColonelCraigDuncan #WhiskeyPodcast #Bourbon #Scotch #Rye #AmericanWhiskey #WhiskeyHistory #TastingTips #MashBill #Terroir
Appointed "Colonel" by both the Governor of Kentucky and the Governor of Tennessee as an Ambassador to the spread the word about the virtues of Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey.Founder and President of Whiskey University
Colonel Craig Duncan is a lifelong whiskey aficionado with a passion for history. He blends these two interests over an elusive glass of single barrel to form a truly unique and informative bourbon experience that you will never forget.
Duncan retired as the Vice President of Sales and Advertising for Tennessee with Gannett Newspapers stationed in Columbia, Tennessee. He has also served as the General Manager of the Advertiser News of Spring Hill, Publisher of the Citizen-Statesman, and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Natchez Trace Media. Craig Duncan was born in February 1962 on a U. S. Army Base at Landstuhl Regional Hospital near Ramstein Air Base in the German State of Rheinland-Pfalz. He was raised in Odenton and Gaithersburg, Maryland, and now resides in Columbia, Tennessee, which is in Maury County. He is happily married to his wife of over 34 years, Melissa Page Duncan, and they have two adult children, Miles Duncan (with three Grandchildren) and Alexandra (Lexie) Duncan Adams.
Craig Duncan was appointed by Governor Paul Patton of Kentucky on October 15th, 2003, as a Kentucky Colonel for being an Ambassador for the Bourbon Industry and espousing the virtues of Bourbon throughout the country on behalf of the Commonwealth. On August 15th, 2015, Colonel Duncan was appointed the title and honor of being a Tenn… Read More
