Even though it's been over 100 year since Prohibition, the remnants of that terrible law still exist in all parts of the country. However, in some states, there are even more ridiculous alcohol laws that have nothing to do with Prohibition. Is your state one of them? Tune in and find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https...
Dec 09, 2021•16 min
Whiskeys: No. 9 Iowa Small Batch Whiskey • Blackened American Whiskey • Blackened American Cask Strength Whiskey Tangents: Gabe and Shavonne join us for a passionate metal whiskey and music episode! • The NEAT Glass is now our sponsor! • Shavonne likes it when Ed dominates (and Gabe likes to watch) • They love themselves in Iowa • NEAT Glass 101 • Drinking the Slipknot whiskey might cause you to play Uno for 2 years • Metal Whiskey Quiskey! • David Coverdale was Shavonne’s first crush (and also ...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Today as you 1) give thanks for whiskeys of all kinds, 2) eat yourself into a diabetic coma, and 3) maybe watch some terrible football games, why not also tune in to us and listen as we discuss two recent whiskeys backed by NFL Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Terry Bradshaw. Also, there might be crickets, bad childhood memories that never happened, and arguments between whites and blacks (about pepper). Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundc...
Nov 25, 2021•23 min
Ok, yes, we've done the Infinity Bottle thing before. But this time Ed and Scott curated separate bottles, tasting and testing each whiskey that went in, aiming for a particular taste profile. Also, Gabe created a mega version that contains some portion of 87 whiskeys! I mean, c'mon, you just HAVE to find out how THAT monster came out, right?! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompete...
Nov 18, 2021•23 min
Whiskeys: Old Grand-Dad Bourbon • Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon • Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon • Basil Hayden Dark Rye Tangents: Sue and Shavonne join us for a reboot of Episode #2! • Old Grand-Dad ruined whiskey for Scott • The Jim Beam History did not start in the 1970s • The 1700s was a shitty time to be alive • The origin story of how barrels got their char • “Aggressive” is an official tasting note now • Old Grand-Dad: For People Who Are Dead Inside • Careful Ed students are clumsy but good at ma...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Two years ago we highlighted 13 "scary" (i.e., disgusting) spirits from around the world in an attempt to gross out our listeners, and hell if we didn't succeed our wildest expectations. And now we're back with 13 more! So, sit back, relax, reach for some whiskey and Halloween candy, and, you know, try not to vomit. We dare you. Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.film...
Oct 28, 2021•25 min
By now everyone knows we belong to the Local Lounge in Mt. Holly, NJ, which is managed by frequent guest host Anders the Master Mixologist. But not everyone knows that he got a chance to pick a barrel of WhistlePig of his very own, bottles of which are available to members and patrons alike! So, we decided to sit down with Anders to find out how it all went down, and then taste it to see how good a barrel strength single barrel can actually be. And if you think you know who really owns the whisk...
Oct 21, 2021•20 min
Whiskeys: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon • 1792 Full Proof Bourbon Tangents: Gabe and Drea join us for another deep distillery dive! • Chelbi and Nari don’t know Drea is here (shhhh) • Why does Barton’s ever say Barton’s? • The deep and incestuous Barton’s distillery history • #YADF (yet another distillery fire) • The French vampires of Sazerac are back! • Why does Kentucky hate New Jersey? • Babymetal! • Why aren’t there any chubby vampires? • The origin of Gabe’s “Little Bitch” comment • Our podcast...
Oct 14, 2021•41 min
So, let's face it, Texas has gone through some controversial stuff recently. But there's nothing controversial about their whiskey industry, which is just bursting at the seams with a ton of good hooch. And when we were asked to review some samples of a blend of Texas whiskeys, we of course said yee-haw! So, join us as we taste a first-of-its kind whiskey, and then find out how it all got made from co-founder Nico Martini. Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundc...
Oct 07, 2021•23 min
Round 1: The Faux’ld Fashioned – Barley tea, Earl Grey tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, vanilla extract, orange peel garnish Round 2: The Shamhattan – Earl Grey tea, Lapsang Souchung tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, cranberry juice, simple syrup, cherry garnish Round 3: The Tricksy Sour – Lapsang Souchung tea, Barley tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon peel garnish Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of C...
Sep 30, 2021•19 min•Season 6Ep. 1
So yeah, it’s been another stupid half-year with COVID. And now summer is over too, dammit. But what a summer it was! And we still have one last thing to talk about. Ok, SEVERAL last things. So, join us for a look back at the last six months, a Kosher whiskey QuickTaste, and a preview of the next six months. Last Things: We have so many whiskeys to cover and there’s only so many weeks in the year • Shout-outs: Andy and Drew • Guest hosts • Seth from Broken Barrel • Jeffrey from Indiana • Cody fr...
Sep 23, 2021•57 min
Ever wonder what one of your favorite expressions might taste like if it was aged a year longer? How about two years longer? Five years? NINE years?! Well, with this continuously aged and continually released brand from Pinhook, now you can do just that. Also, what the heck is a "pinhook" and what does it have to do with horses? Click the little triangle and find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fireflies and Stardust by Kev...
Sep 16, 2021•18 min
Vermouths: Dolin Rouge Vermouth de Chambéry • Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino • Carpano Antica Formula Round 1: The Brain Duster – Bulleit Rye, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and bitters Round 2: The Blood & Sand – Monkey Shoulder blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice Round 3: The 2-1-2 Manhattan – Elijah Craig Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters Tangents: Lounge mates Marty & Rachel join us for a unique cocktail comparison! • Covid quarantine is like a really lo...
Sep 09, 2021•50 min
Ok, so we have to admit that Jim Beam (the brand) hasn't been a particular favorite of ours over the years. However, the Beam distillery makes some amazing products. So, when we discovered that they had a Bottled-in-Bond expression, our interest was certainly piqued. And yet... having been burned in the past (looking at you White Label), we didn't really have very high expectations. So, this could either be an incredible sleeper whiskey or a James E. Pepper-level sh*t show. Tune in to find out w...
Sep 02, 2021•13 min
Whiskeys: Kinsey Zinfandel Cask American Whiskey • Lip Service Rye • Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard Hill Bourbon Tangents: The Ladies (Chelbi, Nari, minus Drea, plus Sue) join us for whiskeys aged in wine barrels and some Tasting 101! • Zinfandel wine history and tasting • Nari gets sexually interrupted • Once you go black (fruit notes)… • Kinsey history and tasting • Dominant nostrils and virginal tongues • Chelbi has never not had whiskey • Drea has a unique laugh • Grenache history and tasting...
Aug 19, 2021•56 min
Named after the youngest of the Revolution-Era-famous Bowman brothers, this port-finished Bourbon has been gaining some traction in our local whiskey circles, so we were curious to find out why. Being fans of all manner of finishing processes, our expectations are high. Does it satisfy or disappoint? You know what to do. (Also, some stats about this podcast: Crickets 3, Singing 2, Belligerence 1) Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • ...
Aug 12, 2021•14 min
Whiskeys: Broken Barrel California Oak • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Broken Barrel Bourbon • Broken Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon • Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon • Pikesville Rye • Willet Rye • Bulleit Rye • WhistlePig 10 Year Rye Tangents: Shavonne joins us on this solicited mega-tasting of barrel-stave-finished whiskey! • Broken Barrel History • “California” is apparently a tasting note now • Ed rates the first whiskey a VG (for vagina) • Shavonne’s cat Madison is a bit(ch) standoffish • Scott ge...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min
We consider regular old Larceny Bourbon to be the best wheated bourbon you can buy under $50. So, what happened when Heaven Hill decided to release a barrel strength expression only 3 times a year? Well, accolades, awards, scarcity, and crazy motherf**ing prices on the secondary market, that's what. But we've finally gotten our grubby hands on a bottle and decided to share the experience with you. Could it possibly be good enough to justify all the love? Tune in and find out! Music Credits: Free...
Jul 22, 2021•17 min
Whiskeys: Michter’s US1 Unblended American Whiskey • Michter’s US1 Single Barrel Straight Rye • Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon • Angel’s Envy Rye • Knob Creek Bourbon • Bulleit Rye • Boss Hogg • Old Overholt Bottled-in-Bond Rye • Michter’s US1 Sour Mash Whiskey • Michter’s US1 Bourbon • Michter’s 10 Year Rye • Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon • Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon • Michter’s 25 Year Rye • Michter’s 25 Year Bourbon • Michter’s US1 Single Barrel Rye • Michter’s US1 Single Barrel Bourbon • Mic...
Jul 15, 2021•48 min
Join us as we taste the highest (and hardest to get) Smokewagon expression in their core lineup to see if it lives up to all the hype (or lives down to all the hate) that it's been getting on the interwebs. Also, we delve into what a smokewagon actually is, and perform a dramatic-comedic reading of the brand owner's origin story! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic....
Jul 08, 2021•21 min
Whiskeys: Balvenie Double Wood 12 • Glenlivet 12 • Glenlivet 18 • Glenmorangie 10 • Glenmorangie Lasanta • Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or • Glenmorangie Signet • Monkey Shoulder • Fistful of Bourbon • Laphroaig • Balvenie Classic • Balvenie 50 • Balvenie 10 Reserve • Balvenie 15 • Ardbeg Supernova • James E. Pepper 1776 Rye • Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban • Glenmorangie X • Glenmorangie 18 • Glenmorangie 19 • Glenmorangie 25 • Glenmorangie Pride 1981 • Glenmorangie Pride 1978 • Glenmorangie Pride 1974 • G...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min
In 2020, as an extension of our first Whiskey Madness blind tasting tournament (where the whiskeys were all $25-$60), we performed a double-blind tasting on four high-end expressions ($60-$100+). However, for 2021, we've done the opposite and picked four low-end expressions ($10-$25) to see if we can find a hidden gem on the bottom shelf. But this time, we're triple blinded. And just what the hell does that mean, you ask? Well, click play to find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic ...
Jun 17, 2021•25 min
Round 1: Old Fashioneds - Traditional (Gabe): Willet Family Estate Rye, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, with ice, orange peel, and maraschino cherry garnish • The G.O.O.F. (Scott): Old Overholt Bottled-in-Bond Rye, Angostura orange bitters, ginger simple syrup, with ice globe, orange slice, and candied ginger garnish • The “Eld” Fashioned (Ed): Pikesville Rye, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Peychaud’s bitters, fresh lemon juice, with lemon peel and fingertip garnish Round 2: Manhattans - The ...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Join us as we cross our northern border to try a unique expression of Canadian whiskey: An 80-proof single barrel produced by people who may or may not be vampires. Also: Caribou are frickin' HUGE (plus 6 other amazing facts)! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3846-halls-of-the-undead | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license...
Jun 03, 2021•20 min
Spirits: Rhum J.M. Single Barrel Réserve Spéciale • Corsair Barreled Gin • Espanita Tequila Añejo • Bacardi Superior Rum • Soggy Dollar Dark Rum • Captain Morgan Spiced Rum • Hayman’s Old Tom Gin • Tanqueray Gin • Beefeater Gin • Bombay Gin • Revivalist Botanical Gin • Trainwreck’s Railcar Gin • Trainwreck’s Railcar Gin Reserve Tangents: Shavonne and Anders join us for a detour into non-whiskey spirits aged in American oak • We had the Rum and Gin for a long damn time • Shavonne wants to smell l...
May 20, 2021•55 min
Join us as we taste samples of two new recently released and award-winning whiskeys from our friends at Barrell Craft Spirits, get intensely nerdy about nosing and tasting profiles, mourn the passing of DMX, sing a few songs (crickets), and suffer the belligerence of Shavonne and Anders. You know, the usual whiskey nonsense. Also, be sure to go watch our unboxing video for these bottles on YouTube! We have faces! https://youtu.be/XGxjzKhmByU Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | L...
May 13, 2021•21 min
Whiskeys: Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength • Redemption High Rye Bourbon Barrel Select Small Batch • Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year • Redemption 9 Year Barrel Proof Bourbon • Greenspot • Weller Antique 107 Bourbon • Nikka Coffey Malt • Journeyman Last Feather Rye • Old Forester 1920 Prohibition • Four Roses Single Barrel • Baker's 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon • Blanton's Gold/Straight from the Barrel • Willet Family Estate Rye • Corsair Dark Rye • Midwinter Night's Dram • Barrell Dovetail • Angel’s Envy...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Six months ago we tasted the Weller Special Reserve and, well, we had some reservations. This time we got an older and more expensive (and yet also less expensive) variety. Will the new Weller fare well and be good? Or will we say farewell to Weller for good? Tune in and find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom
Apr 22, 2021•14 min
Whiskeys: Westward American Single Malt • Santa Fe Spirits Colkegan Single Malt • F.E.W Single Malt • Stranahan’s Colorado Single Malt • Barrell American Vatted Single Malt • TrainWreck’s Blue Comet Single Malt • McCarthy’s Pot Still Single Malt • Hillrock Peated Single Malt • Corsair Triple Smoke American Single Malt • Lost Lantern No. 1 Vatted American Single Malt • Lagavulin 8 Year Single Malt Scotch • Glenmorangie 10 Year Single Malt Scotch • Bushmills 10 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey • Abe...
Apr 15, 2021•51 min
Twice Barreled, Double Barreled, Double Oaked, or whatever you call it, lots of brands are experimenting with re-barreling already finished whiskeys. So, join us to see what happens when we compare an already decent Bourbon expression to itself after it's had a long soak in fresh new toasted wood. Also, Scott makes a cocktail with it that Ed should hate. But will he actually hate it? Press play and find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmi...
Apr 08, 2021•18 min
