Kirk sits down with Scotty Neil, president and co-founder of Horse Soldier Bourbon, to discuss his transition from a 17-year military career in Special Forces to entrepreneurship in distilling, how military training fosters teamwork and leadership in business, and the valuable contributions of veterans in entrepreneurship.
0:00 Intro to the Journey

2:36 The Man Behind the Mic

5:10 Scotty's Military Background

8:17 Transitioning to Civilian Life

9:23 The Birth of Horse Soldier Bourbon

9:52 The Journey of Entrepreneurship

11:14 Understanding the Roots of Bourbon

13:14 The History of Whiskey Taxation

15:20 Lessons Learned in Special Operations

16:49 The Importance of Training Fundamentals

23:21 Bonds Forged in Service

25:16 Family Legacy and Military Heritage

29:03 The Impact of 9/11

55:45 Realities of the War on Terror

58:04 Proposals for Military Action

58:11 The Plan Against the Taliban

1:00:21 Hollywood and the Reality

1:05:15 The Script Dispute

1:07:21 Skills from Military Training

1:11:34 Creating a Nonprofit for Veterans

1:19:53 The Journey to the Distillery

1:24:55 Discovering Opportunities in Distillation

1:28:55 Crafting the Perfect Bourbon Bottle

1:43:24 Celebrating Brotherhood and Purpose

1:52:08 Reflections on the Army-Navy Game For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Ep 116: Understanding Bourbon with Scotty Neil