IU vs Miami is on the championship stage, and Hoosiers fans are raising a glass of Indiana Bourbon for the moment. Hard Truth Distilling Co. Master Distiller Bryan Smith joins the conversation to connect Indiana bourbon culture to the mindset behind Coach Curt Cignetti’s rise.

We also hit key names like Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt, plus simple bourbon cocktail ideas for game night. We'll also chat about a few sports topics below...thanks for listening and subscribing to this podcast channel!

• Why this IU run feels different under Coach Curt Cignetti

• What to watch from Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt

• Indiana bourbon culture tie-in and why it fits this moment

• Hard Truth in Nashville, Indiana: the distillery story and whiskey lineup

• Easy bourbon cocktail ideas you can actually make