From Garage Shelf to 1,100 Bottle...
From Garage Shelf to 1,100 Bottles: The Bourbon Collection Built on Family and Community
The Garage Mind by Tony Ortiz
S1 · E114
Sep 28, 2026
01:20:23
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The bourbon bubble may be changing, but the real story is bigger than hype: it is about community, taste, and finding your own path. Jay, better known as

Woodford Bourbon Guy

shares how a neglected garage, a $150 back bar, and a COVID-era project turned into a one-of-a-kind bourbon hangout, a massive collection, and a content brand built on authenticity.Tony and Jay get into the moments that shaped his journey, from drinking whiskey with the goal of connecting with his mom to learning bourbon through TikTok, bottle shares, and the people who helped him along the way. Jay also opens up about how he found his creative lane with

Syrup Saturday

making candy-based simple syrups and cocktails that break the rules without losing the  ... 

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