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Dive into detailed reviews of bourbons, ryes, and scotches featured in each episode of our podcast. From flavor profiles to price comparisons, our tasting notes help you find the right whiskey for every occasion.
Aug. 19, 2024

Whisky Review: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch

Introduction For Season 8, we’re starting with something affordable and accessible: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch. This Highland Scotch whisky, aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, comes in at 80 proof. It’s the kind of whis…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re wrapping up season seven of the show with the last sample in our five-sample flight of 1792: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon. Previously, we've reviewed 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon. This is the fourth in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast, after 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and 1792 Small Batch. Let's …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 High Rye Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into 1792 High Rye bourbon, a special release from the Barton 1792 Distillery. This is the third in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast, after 1792 Sweet Wheat and 1792…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon

Introduction This week, we’re diving into another offering from 1792: the Sweet Wheat. This is the second in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast. Last week, we reviewed 1792 Small Batch. This is an in…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into the 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, a whiskey that somehow has eluded our podcast until now. This is a bit surprising since Bob has had a bottle on his shelf for years, and it’s a staple for many whiskey enthus…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whiskey Review: Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re checking out Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey. To be clear: this is not Old Scout Bourbon, which has become the predominant expression carrying this label. The Old Scout label from Smooth Ambler offers a vari…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenfiddich Fire and Cane

Introduction We’re diving into a unique offering today with the Glenfiddich Fire and Cane, a whisky that stands out not just for its name but for its intriguing blend of flavors. This whisky is part of Glenfiddich's experimental series, and i…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: John Barr Reserve Blend

Introduction Today, we're diving into the John Barr Reserve Blend blended scotch whisky. This is one of those bottles you often see among the budget-friendly scotches, but it manages to stand out with its sleek and minimalist design. John Barr does…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: Singleton of Glendullan 18-Year Single Malt

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a well-aged single malt scotch from the Singleton of Glendullan distillery: the Singleton 18-Year Single Malt Whisky. This scotch hails from one of three distilleries under the Singleton name, specificall…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whiskey Review: Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This particular bourbon is distilled by the well-known Willett Distillery, a name that carries a lot of weight in the whiskey world. Bottled-in-b…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Which Bottom-Shelf Jim Beam Bourbon is Best?

Introduction When it comes to affordable bourbons, Jim Beam offers a range of budget-friendly options that have earned their place on liquor store shelves. With so many choices, it can be challenging to determine which bottle is…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Whisky Review: Kavalan Classic Single Malt

Today, we're diving into something truly unique—Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky. This Taiwanese gem is made entirely from malted barley and comes from a location that's new to us on the Film & Whiskey Podcast: Taiwan. Kavalan has quickl…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Straight Bourbon

Introduction Today, we are checking out Jim Beam Straight Bourbon Whiskey, also known as Jim Beam White Label. This is one of the best-selling bourbons in the world, if not the best-selling. It clocks in at 80 proof and is a bottom-shelf staple. No…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Whisky Review: Amrut Fusion Indian Single Malt

In this review, we dive into the Amrut Fusion Indian Single Malt Whisky, an intriguing blend of barley from India and peated barley from Scotland. This whisky is a true fusion, combining the traditions of Scottish peat with the unique characteristic…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve

Today, we're diving into the Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reserve, a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky aged exclusively in ex-bourbon casks. This whisky, sent to us by our friend Austin from the Bourbon Earring channel, is non-age stated and clocks in a…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Whisky Review: Chivas Regal Mizunara Blended Scotch

Introduction Today, we're diving into something special—Chivas Regal Mizunara Cask Finish. It's been a long time since we've featured a Chivas Regal product on the show, and this one caught our eye as a unique blend finished in Mizunara oak. …

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Aug. 12, 2024

Quarter Horse Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Review

When it comes to whiskey, not every bottle that graces our shelves is a winner, and unfortunately, Quarter Horse Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey falls into that category. This young, craft-distilled bourbon comes in at 92 proof (46% ABV) and is aged for a …

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Aug. 12, 2024

Whiskey Review: Rabbit Hole Cavehill Bourbon

Today, we're diving into Rabbit Hole Cavehill, a four-grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that has certainly piqued our interest. This 95-proof bourbon, with a mash bill of 70% corn, 10% malted wheat, 10% honey malted barley, and 10% malted barl…

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Aug. 9, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Black Label Bourbon

Introduction Today, we are checking out Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged Bourbon, also known as Jim Beam Black Label. This review is the fourth Jim Beam product in our five-part miniseries of inexpensive Beam bourbons, after Jim Beam Single Barrel Bourbon…

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Aug. 9, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Single Barrel Bourbon

Introduction Today, we are checking out Jim Beam Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This is the third Jim Beam product in our five-part miniseries of inexpensive Beam bourbons, after Jim Beam Devil's Cut and Jim Beam Double Oak. …

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Aug. 9, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Devil's Cut Bourbon

Introduction Today, we are checking out Jim Beam Devil's Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This is the second in our Jim Beam miniseries to round out the season after last week's review of Jim Beam Double Oak. Bob and Brad are familiar with th…

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Aug. 9, 2024

Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Double Oak Bourbon

Introduction Today's review, Jim Beam Double Oak, kicks off five straight weeks with a brand that has been underrepresented on this show. We've been holding off on featuring Jim Beam products because we know they're always going to be there, and it…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Whiskey Review: Widow Jane Lucky 13 Bourbon

Introduction Today, we are checking out Widow Jane Lucky 13. This is the first time we've tried Widow Jane on this podcast (shame on us), and we've had this sample of Widow Jane sitting in our homes for probably two years now. This is called Lucky…

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