"The original wheated bourbon" has been the focal point of our podcast in the past, but we've never rated and reviewed this variant of the Wellerz product line. Weller Antique 107 is somewhat of a modern classic bourbon that is passionately referred to as OWA (old weller antique). While this whiskey is abundant in many states, it seems to be more elusive in Kentucky these days. But is it worthy of the status it has been given in the bourbon community and all the hype? We will give you the defini...
Aug 25, 2023•37 min•Ep. 118
Sláinte! Top o the mornin to ya! This week, we taste and review our first Irish whiskey of the podcast. Is it Jameson or Proper Twelve? No...we had to go straight to some of the oldest stuff that we could find: Redbreast 27 Year Old Irish Whiskey. You may have walked past this bottle many times since it carries a hefty price tag...but, was that a good decision? You'll have to listen to find out. Join the lads this week as they discuss fun times with their kiddos, old stories about St. Patty's da...
Aug 18, 2023•36 min
Rice Whiskey? Really? Is this some kind of joke? Our partners over at bourbonoutfitter.com surprised us and sent this bottle so you know that we had to give it a try. Seeking something unique to do with their rice crop, J.T. Meleck Distillers came up with the idea to first make a rice vodka and then quickly moved on to making whiskey. Coming in at 122.5 proof, this 100% rice whiskey was aged 5 years in a 53 gallon new charred oak barrel, following a process that is very similar to the way that o...
Aug 11, 2023•50 min
Amburana finishing has taken the bourbon world by storm. However, not everyone is on board with this latest craze. People seem to either love or hate it. Last week, we traveled out west to taste a finished bourbon and this week we stick to our own backyard. RD One Spirits, established right here in Lexington, KY in 2020, is a relatively new craft distiller that is making a splash in the bourbon world. On the advice of one of our best listeners who recently visited RD One on his trip to Kentucky,...
Aug 04, 2023•38 min
Normally we stay within the state of Kentucky, but this week we ventured far out West to Sonoma County, California to taste and review Ammunition Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels. The folks at Daylight Wine and Spirits were winemakers first and quickly turned their attention to bourbon. Even though they have been producing bourbon since 2017, none of us had heard of this product. So what did we think? You'll have to listen to find out. This pour reminded one of us ...
Jul 28, 2023•30 min
Back in episode 62, we asked if you had read any good books lately? Fast forward to present day, this week is no different. For this episode, we taste and review Little Book Chapter 06: To The Finish. Little Book was created by Freddie Noe and has quickly become a favorite of the fall bourbon release season. In this episode, the guys talk vacation to LA and ultimately ponder if a 4-5 year old heavily smoked, malted, and finished whiskey is worthy of an allocated Fall release. Will the fellas fee...
Jul 21, 2023•33 min
Some people have called this the best allocated bourbon of 2022. Others claimed that it was overrated. We are here to settle the debate once and for all! This week we crack open a bottle of Parker's Heritage Double Barreled Blend Bourbon. This is the 16th offering in this series from the Heaven Hill Distillery that honors the legacy of former master distiller Parker Beam. The double barreled blend is a mixture of well aged bourbon (13 & 15 yr barrels) that was matured for an additional month...
Jul 14, 2023•33 min
Happy fRYEday! We've been on quite the Heaven Hill kick lately. The bottle that we open for this week's episode is Rittenhouse Rye BIB that was selected by a local store here in Lexington, KY. Join us as we discuss many exciting things which include an impromptu tequila tasting, an exciting new partnership, and Anthony's absentmindedness when it comes to tasting. Is the Rittenhouse pick program one of the best things from Heaven Hill in recent times? You'll have to give us a listen to find out w...
Jul 07, 2023•30 min
When you think of Florida - what comes to mind? Surely it’s sunny beaches and top quality oranges. Probably the last thing that anyone associates Florida with is bourbon. However, a distillery located in the heart of America’s oldest city is seeking to change that. St. Augustine Distillery, which was established in 2013, produces numerous spirits and one of its most popular products is Florida Straight Bourbon. This week, we taste and review this bottle and talk about numerous things such as vac...
Jun 30, 2023•29 min•Ep. 110
Finally, Steven has come back…to @themashupky podcast! For this momentous occasion - we have a special bottle that some might refer to as a “treasure.” Blanton’s Takara Black single barrel bourbon whiskey is produced right in our backyard (Frankfort, Kentucky) and then exported over to Japan where it has been enjoyed for many years. Thanks to a generous new neighbor, we were about to get our hands on this sought after version of Blanton’s. Will it live up to the hype and how will it compare to o...
Jun 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 109
Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey is newest edition to Heaven Hill's barrel proof series, joining Larceny and Elijah Craig. This new offering is between 7-9 years old and clocks in at a hefty 118.8 proof. Similar to it's other barrel proof counterparts, this wheated barrel proof offering is set to be released three times a year. Will the love fest for Heaven Hill continue? Or will the fellas decide that this wheated whiskey might need a little more time in the barrel? You'll have to give us a ...
Jun 16, 2023•35 min
Heaven Hill recently announced that Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon would no longer carry a 12 year age statement. Instead, each batch will have a variable age statement which can be higher or lower than 12 years depending on which barrels make up each batch. This news upset a lot of whiskey geeks, especially since Heaven Hill has become famous for dropping/reinventing age statements over the past few years. Even though we reviewed ECBP in a previous episode (34), we felt it necessary to revie...
Jun 09, 2023•33 min
The Railbird Music Festival in Lexington, Kentucky debuted in 2019 and has quickly become one of the most anticipated annual events for lovers of music and bourbon alike. After some hiccups and extremely hot weather in 2022 left concert goers bewildered, this years version of Railbird looks like it could be the best yet. For this week, we got our hands on one of the many single barrel picks that will be available exclusively at this year's festival compliments of the good folks at Justin's House...
Jun 02, 2023•37 min
When it comes to bourbon whiskey - there are so many things to explore which is why we love bourbon so much. This week, we taste and review a relatively new offering from Buffalo Trace which is a Kosher Wheat Recipe Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Partnering with the Chicago Rabbinical Society, this whiskey debuted in 2020 as one of the first mainstream Kosher Whiskey offerings. Each barrel of Kosher Wheat Recipe bourbon is Kosher designated and satisfies Passover requirements including being sold und...
May 26, 2023•31 min
You spoke and we listened! This week, we have another action packed episode that involves malted whiskey! Founded in 2021 by Pablo Moix and Peter Nevenglosky, Rare Character Whiskey Company has bottled some unique and rare whiskeys, building a cult like following in the process. In this episode, we taste and review !4! different Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskeys from Rare Character's "Exceptional Series." Even though this style of whiskey is one that is relatively unknown by traditional bourbon dr...
May 19, 2023•42 min
Old Louisville Whiskey Co. is a family owned business that strives to deliver premium whiskies to ALL. The husband and wife duo, Amine and Beth Karaoud, are self-proclaimed “whiskey aficionados'' and they have spent the last few years building a whiskey brand that honors both the rich history of the Old Louisville neighborhood as well as the long-standing tradition of Kentucky bourbon making. Old Louisville offers an array of unique whiskies. The one that we review this week is a single barrel p...
May 12, 2023•35 min
Have you missed us? We've missed you. After the long delay, we are back at it again - well, sort of. This week, Anthony sips and reviews a Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in Madeira casks from Rare Character that was selected by a pick group called "Mythical." This episode departs from the usual and there are two new guest hosts who have a lot to say about Kentucky, animals, the value of bourbon, and what they like to drink. We won't ruin the surprise for you. You'll have to listen to find out...
May 05, 2023•10 min
Jack Daniels and Jim Beam are two of the top selling whiskies in the world. “Old No. 7” and “White Label” are bottles that are likely to be found at any bar and are also popular choices for many social functions. For this week, we wanted to settle the long standing debate regarding which is better so we decided to sip these whiskies both neat and with coke. Michael came back to join the conversation and our lively discussion culminates with all you need to know about Jack and Jim. Which bottle d...
Apr 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 101
In early 2021, the Mash Up Podcast made it’s debut. We’ve come a long way since are celebrating a milestone 100th episode this week! Join us as we welcome back a very special guest and review the 2022 Four Roses SmbLE release. Produced in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky at the Four Roses Distillery, this annual limited release showcases the blending talent of master distiller Brent Elliott and is highly sought after by the bourbon community. This week we reflect on 100 episodes, bourbon gift shop experie...
Mar 24, 2023•34 min•Ep. 100
March is when legends are made. As the madness kicks off this weekend, we wanted to honor two legendary distillers in the bourbon world: Jimmy and Eddie Russell. For this week, we uncork a bottle of Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye Whiskey. In this episode, we “talk Turkey,” reflect upon some recent bourbon news, and give our thoughts on retail price increases of our beloved spirits. Will this rye whiskey be as legendary as the men who distilled and bottled it? March is full of surprises so y...
Mar 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 99
Did someone say dusty? You knew it would happen sooner or later, but for the first time in the history of #themashupky - we taste and review a vintage bourbon whiskey. This week, we head back in time to 1998 (and overseas) to sip and review a Maker’s Mark Black Wax “Bourbon” which was made exclusively for the Japanese market. Rumored to be aged approximately 2-3 years longer than the standard red wax Maker’s and coming in at 95 proof, this bottle has become sought after in recent years, especial...
Mar 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 98
What comes to mind when you think of bourbon produced in Indiana? Most would probably say MGPI. However, there are many other distillers who make great whiskey and call Indiana home. Huber’s Starlight Distillery was first a family farm and winery, and now it has become a staple attraction of bourbon lovers in Indiana and beyond. This week we taste and review Carl T. Huber’s Double Oaked Bourbon. This roughly four year old bourbon goes through a primary aging process and then is finished in toast...
Mar 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 97
Blue Run Spirits burst onto the scene in 2019 when they released some excellent, well-aged bourbon that got the attention of the entire whiskey community. Many wondered if the hype would be short lived. Fast forward to the present, Blue Run is thriving and the company has plans to build their very own distillery in Georgetown, KY. This week, we review one of their newer offerings - Blue Run Emerald Rye Whiskey. Nearly 5 years old and bottled at cask strength, is this silver butterfly laden bottl...
Feb 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 96
Hot on the heels of last weeks episode, we have a bottle that has been dubbed by many as the best value in bourbon. Is it a Beam or Heaven Hill product? Nope. It’s Sazerac’s own Very Old Barton 100 proof straight bourbon whiskey. This bourbon is a bottom shelfer that has been a fan favorite budget for years. It used to carry a 6 year age statement and that statement was dropped in favor of a “bottled in bond” designation. The bottle that you can find on the shelf currently has no age statement a...
Feb 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 95
Old StoneHammer was the nickname given to Kentucky’s 10th Governor, Thomas Metcalfe. He was a stone mason by trade and was elected as governor in 1828. Although Metcalfe passed a long time ago, his memory is alive and well in our bottle for this week: StoneHammer Single Barrel Bourbon. This bourbon is a sazerac made product that is specifically sold in Kroger Wine and Spirits shops. Many people underestimated Thomas Metcalfe and he ended up becoming governor. Is there a chance that this often ov...
Feb 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 94
This weeks episode takes us back to McCracken Pike in Woodford, County and the annual release of Woodford Double Double Oaked Bourbon (aka DDO). This special limited offering from Woodford Reserve draws thousands of visitors to the distillery each year. We were lucky enough to secure a bottle and decided to crack it to find out if it’s worth the hype. The conversation includes a variety of topics including Pappy in Utah and “classy” bourbon. There is a listener inspired surprise that results in ...
Feb 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 93
Every now and again we like to cheat on bourbon with, well, more whisky. This week, we went deep into the cabinet and found a bottle of Crown Royal Peach Whisky. When this bottled debuted 2019, it was very hard to find. Those that were lucky enough to find a bottle saw signs at the point of purchase that read, “limit 1.” Fast forward to today, Crown Royal Peach Whisky is now one of the best selling in the flavored whiskey category. Made with real Georgia peaches, this spirit is not something we ...
Jan 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 92
Elmer? Blanton’s? Rock Hill Farms? Nope. It’s Hancock’s President’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon. Is this Buffalo Trace / Sazerac’s best kept single barrel secret? You’ll have to give us a listen to hear about some of the history behind this bottle as well as if we are going to pass, try, or buy. The lively conversation for this week covers a variety of topics including @liquor_barn_ky return to want to in-person raffles for Pappy and BTAC bottles. We also discuss the recent lawsuit filed by Sa...
Jan 20, 2023•31 min•Ep. 91
Maryland rye whiskey was a big deal until prohibition brought its production to a grinding halt in the 1920s. Heaven Hill Distillers had the foresight to purchase the brand we are discussing on this weeks episode of #themashupky back in 1982. Pikesville Straight Rye whiskey carries a 6 year age statement and comes in at 110 proof. This barely rye whiskey has won many awards over the years and has been characterized as one of the best rye whiskeys for the price on the market. Join us this week as...
Jan 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 90
Festivus is finally here and there is no better way to spend it than listening to an episode of The Mash Up! This week, we head out west to Bardstown and then back east to Japan to bring you a review of Evan Williams 12 year old bourbon. This sometimes gift shop and Japanese export release has become highly sought after in recent years, as the Evan Williams brand has expanded. In this episode, we talk about Christmas traditions and how the Bourbon Veach has been the Grinch of the Evan Williams s...
Dec 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 89
