The Bourbon Life, hosted by Mark D. Rucker, covers bourbon through reviews, events, distiller interviews and lifestyle pieces. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 3.6 days, with a median length of about 82 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, for an indicative rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-form bourbon interviews with distillers, reaching an engaged, rated audience
- Weekly episodes of about 80 minutes featuring master distillers and industry founders
- 190 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, indicating a loyal listener base
- Consistent niche focus on bourbon, reviews, events and lifestyle since 2020
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, panel discussion
- Tone
- conversational, informal
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Alcohol is the core subject of every episode, so the content is adult-oriented; no explicit flags appear in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thebourbonlife.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1498387060 |
| RSS feed | thebourbonlife.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Season 7, Episode 38: Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller - T | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 19 min |
| The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 41 - Denny Potter, Master Distill | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 8 min |
| Season 7, Episode 37: The Bourbon Life Crew - Unscripted & Unfiltered | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 12 min |
| The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 40 - Kevin LeBlanc - The Bourbon | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 21 min |
| Season 7 , Episode 36: Owen Martin, Master Distiller - Angel's Envy | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 27 min |
| The Whiskey Trip - Season 4, Episode 39 - Dude Poole, Author - The Men | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
The Bourbon Life is your source for all things Bourbon. Reviews | Events | Interviews | Lifestyle
About The Bourbon Life
The Bourbon Life is a podcast hosted by Mark D. Rucker that covers bourbon through reviews, events, interviews and lifestyle content, according to the show's website and feed. The feed lists 100 episodes released about every 3.6 days, with a median length of roughly 82 minutes. Recent episodes include the Season 7 and The Whiskey Trip series, featuring master distillers and distillery founders.
Apple Podcasts shows 190 ratings with a 4.8 average, listed since February 2020 and updated weekly. Listener figures are estimates: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 35 and over, based on the rating count and show profile. The feed shows no sponsors.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Bourbon and spirits brands, event organizers and barware companies are the best fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Bourbon Life can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Bourbon Life
How much does The Bourbon Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is indicatively priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final terms depend on the show's own rate card.
What is The Bourbon Life about?
The Bourbon Life covers bourbon through reviews, events, distiller interviews and lifestyle topics. Episodes run about 80 minutes and are released roughly every 3.6 days, according to its feed.
How do I contact The Bourbon Life about sponsoring an episode?
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