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Goodpods Hacksaw Ridge (2016) / Square 6 Wheated Bourbon
Key Takeaways
- Brad watches Hacksaw Ridge for the very first time, experiencing Mel Gibson's distinct directorial style and the brutal depiction of World War II combat.
- The hosts analyze how the film handles Desmond Doss's extraordinary true story, balancing powerful heroism with sometimes clunky dialogue.
- The movie raises fascinating questions about faith and pacifism that the hosts feel ultimately remain surprisingly unexplored.
- The whiskey review features Heaven Hill's Kentucky-exclusive Square 6 Wheated Bourbon, a 105-proof spirit with a youthful taste profile.
- Square 6 Wheated Bourbon receives one of the clearest and most definitive do-not-recommend verdicts in Film & Whiskey history due to its steep $90 price tag.
Brad watches Hacksaw Ridge for the first time, and both hosts wrestle with a film that turns Desmond Doss’ extraordinary true story into an uneven mix of powerful heroism, clunky dialogue, brutal combat, and surprisingly unexplored questions about faith and pacifism. Then they review Heaven Hill’s Kentucky-exclusive Square 6 Wheated Bourbon, a youthful-tasting 105-proof whiskey whose $90 price tag earns one of the clearest do-not-recommend verdicts in Film & Whiskey history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacksaw Ridge about?
Hacksaw Ridge tells the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a combat medic during World War II without ever carrying a weapon.
What whiskey is reviewed in the Hacksaw Ridge episode?
The hosts review Heaven Hill's Kentucky-exclusive Square 6 Wheated Bourbon, bottled at 105 proof.
Is Square 6 Wheated Bourbon recommended by Film & Whiskey?
No, Square 6 Wheated Bourbon receives a strict do-not-recommend verdict from the hosts, primarily due to its youthful taste profile and steep $90 price tag.
