Introduction Today, we're jumping into a fun and practical challenge: building the perfect starter whiskey collection. If you're just getting into whiskey and want to stock your home bar with a solid selection without breaking the bank, this is for…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into Johnny Drum Private Stock, a bourbon produced by the Willett Distillery. This bourbon holds a unique spot in the Johnny Drum lineup, which includes three different versions—green label, black label,…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into a whiskey that holds a special place for both of us—Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. For Bob, this was the bourbon that made him fall in love with whiskey, and for Brad, it’s been a stap…
Introduction In today’s review, we’re diving into Wild Turkey Rare Breed, a barrel-proof bourbon whiskey that clocks in at 116.8 proof. Up until now, the only Wild Turkey expression we’ve covered on the show was Wild Turkey Longbr…
Introduction Today, we’re revisiting an old favorite: Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky. This scotch has long been considered a great "starter scotch," and we’re excited to see how it holds up after all these years. Back when we fir…
Introduction We’re excited to dive into Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash Blended Straight Whiskey, one of the newer expressions from the iconic Jack Daniel's distillery. Alongside their Bonded release, this whiskey brings a unique blend of thr…
Introduction We’re excited to dive into today’s review of The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Released in the U.S. in 2018, The Sexton is a relatively new player in the world of Irish whiskey, but it certainly stands out. Not just bec…
Introduction We’re diving into something special today: Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This is a big deal for us because Lagavulin has always been a favorite of ours, but surprisingly, we've never reviewed it on the podcast befo…
Introduction We’re diving into Barrell Seagrass today, a rye whiskey that has garnered a lot of attention and awards in the whiskey world. If you’re familiar with Barrell Craft Spirits, you know they’re renowned for their blending…
Introduction In this review, we're diving into Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a 100-proof whiskey that's been flying under the radar for many whiskey enthusiasts. Formerly known as Rebel Yell 100, this whiskey has undergone a bit of a rebrand…
Introduction We’re excited to dive into today's review of Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon Whiskey. This bourbon comes from Brown-Forman, a name many whiskey enthusiasts are familiar with, as they also produce Woodford Reserve. Cooper's …
Introduction We recently got our hands on a bottle of Old Forester 1910, a member of Old Forester’s Whiskey Row series. This series includes the 1870 Original Batch, 1897 Bottled in Bond, 1920 Prohibition Style, and today’s focus—…
Introduction Today, we're diving into the Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style bourbon. Old Forester is a well-known brand, especially for its budget-friendly offerings. However, this particular release is part of their specialty…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into Green River Full Proof Bourbon, a new release that we’ve been eagerly anticipating. As big fans of Green River and their master distiller, Aaron Harris, we couldn’t wait to crack this bottle o…
Introduction We’re diving into a Speyside single malt Scotch today with Glen Moray 12 Year. For those unfamiliar, Speyside is a region known for producing some of the most delicate Scotch whiskies, often characterized by their bright, fruity,…
Introduction Today, we're diving into Lexington Bourbon, a whiskey that caught our attention mainly due to its appearance on the OHLQ "last call" section a couple of years back. We weren't entirely sure if it was discontinued or simply getting a pa…
Introduction Today, we’re diving into a Canadian whisky we haven’t visited in quite some time: Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whisky. Canadian whisky often flies under the radar, especially among whiskey aficionados who tend to favor American bour…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…