Welcome back to Bourbon Legends — the show where we pour something special and talk about the legends nobody can quite explain.

This week, Justin and Jeff are sipping Blanton's Original Single Barrel — one of the most iconic bourbons in the world — while digging into the bizarre true story behind Bat Boy, the half-human, half-bat tabloid sensation that terrified and delighted supermarket checkout lines throughout the '90s.

Born in the pages of Weekly World News in 1992, Bat Boy escaped, got recaptured, was “killed by the government,” came back from the dead, led police on a multi-state chase, and somehow even got the real FBI to call the newsroom. We dig into how a Photoshopped baby photo became a pop culture icon — musical and all — and Justin makes his case for why there might be more to the story.

(Kevin's out again. We're starting a tally.)

BOURBON OF THE EPISODE

Blanton's Original Single Barrel | Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Taken from the center-cut of the legendary Warehouse H, Blanton's Original was the world's first single barrel bourbon when it launched in 1984. Sweet on the palate with notes of citrus and oak, a creamy vanilla nose teased with caramel and butterscotch, and baking spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Bottled at 46.5% ABV (93 proof). Best served neat or on the rocks.

Learn more: blantonsbourbon.com

WHAT WE COVER

• How Bat Boy was created — and the Photoshop trick behind the original photo

• The wild, multi-year “saga” Weekly World News ran for over a decade

• The real FBI phone call asking the tabloid to retract the story

• Bat Boy's surprising pop culture legacy, musical included

• Blanton's Original Single Barrel: first impressions and tasting notes

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