So we know that Van Winkle wheated bourbons have the same mashbill and are distilled at the same distillery as the Weller line. We know that the only differences are either proof, barrel selection, age, and of course - price. BUT. Do these products taste vastly different? Do the Van Winkle offerings taste superior to the Weller products? Does it deserve the hype and price point? Well, we put this to the test. Take a look! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would...
Apr 22, 2022•15 min•Ep. 149
In this episode we set up Four Roses Master Distiller, Brent Elliott, in a blind tasting with 3 Four Roses offerings. One of them is from 1938. Can he pick it out? If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. #whiskey #bourbon #fourroses #masterdistiller #blindtasting #vintagewhiskey #vintagebourbon #dustyliquor #dustywhiskey #whiskeyadvice #whiskeytips #top10bourbons #bourbonlife #bourbondrinking #bou...
Apr 15, 2022•15 min•Ep. 148
It doesn't matter how long you've been hanging around in the whiskey community, you know there is a lot of hype about certain bottle. A LOT of hype. But is it warranted? Are some of these bourbons selling for hundred and in some cases thousands worth the price? They may be fantastic whiskeys and pours that we absolutely love - but are the bottles worth these crazy prices on the secondary? Well ladies and gentlemen, here are our TOP 10 Overrated, Overhyped Bourbons! If you like this content, or e...
Apr 08, 2022•18 min•Ep. 147
Today we set out to find the answer to the question - "Can what you taste in a whiskey and whether you like that whiskey be influenced"? Though the results may be shocking, we totally saw it coming. Some whiskeys out there have a lot of hype. Some have a very high value on the market. Some are allocated and hard to find. But does that mean they are better than the more affordable, shelf available products? Are you being influenced? Manipulated? If you like this content, or even the discussion of...
Apr 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 146
Let's say you're shopping for some bourbon and you see a 10 year bourbon, along with that same brand with an 18 year age statement. Wouldn't you assume the 18 year would be a better choice? It's likely a higher price point, so it's gotta be better right? Not so fast! In this episode we secretly double blind taste test 3 whiskey enthusiasts to see if they really prefer the taste of a higher aged bourbon. The results are pretty surprising! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this s...
Mar 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 145
We get asked often - "Where can I find a birth year bottle?" Vintage whiskey, also known as "dusty's" within the whiskey enthusiast community, are fun to have in your collection. They provide a unique experience for friends and family who may be over for a pour. It's not often you can pour yourself some delicious brown juice that was distilled before you were even walking the earth. But where do you buy this whiskey? Well, guess you'll have to stick around to find out! If you like this content, ...
Mar 17, 2022•12 min
We've all heard of Blanton's Single Barrel bourbon. We've all chased Blanton's. But do you know the REAL story of how Blanton's was created? Well, our guest Freddie Johnson - third generation at Buffalo Trace Distillery knows EXACTLY how Blanton's was created. Tune in and hear the story from the man himself. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. www.facebook.com/groups/bourbonrealtalkcommunity A...
Mar 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 143
t's hard not to love the full, robust flavors that come with a Barrel Proof whiskey. Some bourbon lovers find that they love their lower proof whiskeys, but many LOVE the cask strength. After careful consideration, we present to you our TOP 10 BARREL PROOF Bourbons! Barrel Strength friends...gather round! COMMENT below YOUR favorite Barrel Proof/Cask Strength bourbon! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member ...
Mar 04, 2022•25 min•Ep. 142
Have you ever wondered which of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection you would like best? In this episode we set up a "DOUBLE BLIND" with Lindsey, Wes, and Curtis. They had no clue they were drinking the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and they didn't know what was in their glasses. We think you will find the results pretty surprising! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. #bourbonrealtalk #bo...
Feb 25, 2022•14 min•Ep. 141
While we LOVE bourbon, and we LOVE whiskey...there are some whiskeys that we do not love. In fact, we wouldn't consider buying them. We are not here to bash brands or distillers, they certainly have their place. It's just our opinion, and these types of whiskey are not for us. What about you? BRT Merch: If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskeyswedontbuy #blen...
Feb 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 140
MGP Whiskey has been around for decades and has played a major role in the history of bourbon. MGP can take credit for many of the craft distilleries and brands we love today for their role in contract distilling delicious American bourbon. Heck, MGP might just make a few bourbons that you love and you might not even know! A few weeks back we crowdsourced the whiskey community and came up with our TOP 10 MGP Bourbons. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would lik...
Feb 11, 2022•29 min•Ep. 139
Are allocated bourbons really worth all the hype? Can you notice a major taste difference? Are there shelf available products out there that taste just as good if not better? Well these are all questions worth exploring. In this episode Randy sets up Wes and Lindsey on a "double blind taste test". Double blind meaning, the tasters do not know what bottles are in the test AND they do not know what bourbons are in the glasses. It could be an allocated whiskey, or it may just be a pretty good shelf...
Feb 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 138
Let's start with what this episode is not. It is NOT a slam on Blanton's. In fact, we love Blanton's. This IS an episode that provides our top 10 alternatives to Blanton's that we feel taste just as good if not better. PLUS, these alternatives are affordable and easy to find at most liquor stores. So, if you're tired of not finding any Blanton's and want to try some solid pours that give Blanton's a run for it's money, take a look! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject...
Jan 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 137
There is a bourbon out there that some of you love, many may have on their shelf, and most have tasted that doesn't REALLY exist. It's a whiskey that everyone has heard of, but few know the story and history behind the brand. What is it? Guess you'll have to tune in to find out! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, I would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. Motion graphics intro by robsusman.com BRT Merch: Advertising Inquiries: https://...
Jan 21, 2022•12 min•Ep. 136
How do you negotiate with price gouging liquor stores, aka "Museums", aka "Prostitutes of the Whiskey World"? Randy shares is top tips and tricks when it comes to breaking down the barrier of these price gougers to get access to reasonably priced bottles. It may not work with some store owners, but it has worked for us before. Worth the try! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, I would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. #bourbonrealtalk ...
Jan 14, 2022•19 min•Ep. 135
There seems to be a debate on whether or not whiskey lovers who are bourbon hunting should ever leave a liquor store empty handed. If the liquor store you frequent doesn't have the allocated bottle you are looking for, should you walk out without purchasing anything? Well here is our perspective. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Merch: #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whiskeylovers #whiskeyhunting #bourbonsearch #bourbon #pappyvanwinkle #pvwbo...
Jan 07, 2022•17 min•Ep. 134
Do you travel for work or pleasure and enjoy whiskey hunting while you're away from home? We have some helpful tips on how to find allocated bottles like Weller, Blanton's, and EH Taylor while your traveling out of town. COMMENT one of your success stories of finding a good bottle on the road! Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whiskeylovers #allocatedwhiskey #bourbonshopping #liquorstores #bourbon #allocatedbour...
Dec 31, 2021•15 min•Ep. 133
That Whiskey Bucketlist that tops ALL Whiskey Bucketlists! This was crowdsourced and contains some of the most rare and nearly impossible whiskeys to find a sip of. Hint, Hint, this bucketlist makes Pappy Van Winkle look easy to find, and cheap! Have you had a pour of any of these? Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Motion graphics intro by robsusman.com BRT Merch: #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whiskeylovers #top6list #bourbonsearch #bourbon ...
Dec 24, 2021•14 min
There are A LOT of great bourbons out there. Some of the best are sometimes hard to find, and when you do find them, they are expensive! So here are my TOP 10 affordable, available bourbons! Please keep in mind this is simply MY top 10 list. We likely won't agree on all of them, but in my opinion, these are the my favorites! Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Motion graphics intro by robsusman.com BRT Merch: #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whis...
Dec 17, 2021•22 min
We get asked a lot, "What are your daily drinkers?". So we decided to take a poll of over 400 of our whiskey drinking buddies to see what bourbon they rebuy the most. You might be surprised to see the results. So here are the top 10 bourbons that people tend to rebuy over and over again. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! BRT Merch: #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whiskeylovers #Weller #bourbonshopping #liquorstores #bourbon #RusselsReserve #al...
Dec 03, 2021•18 min•Ep. 129
There's no secret that whiskey and bourbon lovers have their frustrations with liquor stores. However, in this episode we dive into the things that liquor stores hate about us bourbon lovers. Maybe we can learn a thing or two about how to approach the whiskey hunting process. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! BRT Merch: #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whiskeylovers #jackdaniels #bourbonshopping #liquorstores #bourbon #blantons #allocatedwhiske...
Nov 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 128
If you are holiday shopping for a friend or significant other who happens to be a whiskey lover, we've got some tips for you! Here is Bourbon Real Talk's Annual Holiday Gift Giving Guide for the Bourbon Lover in your life. A list of do's and don'ts when it comes to shopping for that whiskey fan. Hope you find it helpful! SHOP for some great gifts for the Bourbon fanatic in your life! www.bourbonrealtalk.com/shop ****USE PROMO CODE "BOURBON15" AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE! Promo code ends 12/20! Advertisi...
Nov 19, 2021•17 min
If you're a whiskey lover or a bourbon fan, chances are you have had some frustrating liquor store experiences. We've come up with the top 8 things that whiskey lovers who are shopping for their favorite whiskeys and bourbons hate about liquor stores. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Motion graphics intro by robsusman.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 12, 2021•12 min
Wes and Randy bring to you the Top Tips for Every Bourbon Beginner. Coming into the world of Whiskey can be a daunting journey at times. There is a massive selection, a lot of hype, a lot of opinions, and a ton of information. We want to help guide whiskey noobs by providing a few helpful tips when it comes to getting started. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonlover #whiskey #whiskeyquestions #jackdaniels #bourbonquestions #mos...
Nov 05, 2021•13 min
In this episode Randy answers some of the most frequently asked questions about whiskey. Questions like, "What is single barrel select?" and "What does Bottled in Bond mean"? By all means, these are just some of them, so if you have a question about whiskey, COMMENT below! Part two will be coming soon! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 29, 2021•16 min
While there are no right or wrong ways to enjoy whiskey, there are some faux pas that you will want to avoid. The best thing about whiskey is how it brings people together. If you avoid these 8 things you will be accepted into the whiskey family and your life will be better for it. In this video Wes and I do a little skit to teach these lessons in a funny and entertaining way. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...
Oct 22, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 123
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Oct 15, 2021•18 min
Think craft whiskey can not be good? Local grain, milling their own grain, cypress fermentation tanks, pot still, Lincoln county process, air dried staves, toasted barrels, and bottled in bond! This whiskey was a shocking surprise in the most unlikely of places. In this episode we discuss how I found it, what makes it so different, and how you can get a bottle of your own. Enjoy! Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircl...
Oct 08, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Bourbon Secondary Market AKA BSM. For the right price you can have anything you want shipped to your door. Is it worth it? How does it work? Should it be shut down? In this episode we address all this and more! Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 01, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Women have had a major influence in the world of whiskey all throughout its history. Many women work behind the scenes and are relatively unknown by the consumers who love the results of their work. Meet Sherrie Moore, Director of Whiskey Operations for Uncle Nearest distillery. Sherrie was the Director of Whiskey Operations for Jack Daniels, the second largest whiskey producer in the world! She was in charge of many projects that affect the whiskey we drink today. Given her whiskey lineage and ...
Sep 24, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 119
