John Wayne Memorabilia, Wild Turkey Comparisons, and Bidaste Online Auctions; Ep. 98

John Wayne Memorabilia, Wild Turkey Comparisons, and Bidaste Online AuctionsDan and Steph welcome Brandon and Joe from Bidaste, an auction and estate sale company. They discuss the final auction of a John Wayne collector’s memorabilia, compare several bourbons, and share how online auctions have transformed the estate-sale business.#dukespirits #johnwayne #wildturkey #bidaste #auctions #bourbon #whiskey #memorabelia #theduke #bourbontasting #history #estatesales #bourbonbrassandbeyond #bourbonpodKey topicsThe story behind Bidaste’s name and how Brandon and Joe built the business together.The third and final auction from a collector’s extensive John Wayne and Western memorabilia collection.John Wayne’s connection to bourbon and a tasting of Duke Spirits alongside several Wild Turkey bottles.Why old bourbon can differ in flavor, texture, and finish from newer releases.Why china cabinets, buffets, pianos, and pool tables can be harder to sell than expected.How online auctions reach buyers beyond the local area—including international customers.The importance of having auctioneers assess belongings before throwing anything away.How trends influence demand for collectibles such as uranium glass, hen-on-nest pieces, and fairy lamps.Practical advice for moving heavy items and managing estate-sale deadlines.Timestamps00:00 — Welcome and introduction to Bidaste 00:31 — The third and final John Wayne memorabilia auction 01:53 — The collection and John Wayne commemorative bourbon 03:52 — The meaning behind the name Bidaste 05:20 — How Brandon and Joe started working together 06:48 — Building the business around customer service 10:40 — John Wayne’s yacht and the iceberg story 12:27 — Items that can be surprisingly difficult to sell 14:35 — Why online auctions have grown in popularity 16:29 — Reaching buyers across the country and around the world 17:28 — Tasting the Wild Turkey 101 8-year release 19:26 — How bourbon proof and aging affect flavor 21:28 — Favorite bourbons and choosing by mood 23:16 — John Wayne auction highlights 23:46 — What a lapidary auction includes 24:39 — Conversation about finding a first car at auction 28:41 — Comparing an older Wild Turkey bottling with a newer one 30:16 — Finding bourbon and collectibles at auctions 31:28 — Why pianos and pool tables need professional movers 34:39 — How niche resale markets create demand 35:37 — Estate-sale deadlines and planning 37:55 — Why not to throw belongings away before an auctioneer looks 39:21 — The stories behind collections and bourbon 42:43 — Tasting the Austin Nichols Archives 16-year bourbon 45:19 — Flavor notes and developing a palate 47:15 — How barrel aging shapes bourbon 48:41 — Letting a newly opened bottle of bourbon rest 51:26 — Stoneware jugs, crocks, and collectibles 54:06 — How buyers determine auction prices 55:22 — Collectible trends and changing demand 56:41 — John Wayne auction items to watch 58:46 — Bidaste’s website and shipping informationNotable quotes“We do things the way we would like to do work consignments and deal with consigners how we like to be treated.”“We can bring the willing able buyers to the table. They’re gonna tell us what it’s gonna sell for today.”“Leave the moving to the professionals.”Practical takeawaysAsk an auctioneer to assess belongings before discarding them; items that seem ordinary may have value.Plan for professional moving and setup when buying heavy items such as pianos or pool tables.Bidaste- https://www.bidaste.comBourbon, Brass & Beyond - https://www.bourbonpod.com