Best Barrel Proof Podcasts (2025)

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From Nose to Finish: Rating Larrikin's 124.2 Proof Single Barrel 1:14:53

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Send us a text Dive into our tasting of Larrikin Distillery's 124.2 proof Single Barrel bourbon with special guest Knobs, Tiny's son who offers a beginner's perspective on high-proof whiskey. • Larrikin Distillery brings Australian spirit to Kentucky bourbon, founded by Greg Keely who served in both US and Australian navies • "Larrikin" means a mis…

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BBT - Four Roses New 100 Proof Single Barrel Recipes 22:51

12d ago22:51

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The crew tries 2 of the 3 Four Roses New 100 Proof Single Barrel Recipes, OESO and OESK. While we could not locate the third we compare and contrast the two we did. Four Roses has 5 yeast strands with 2 unique mashbills that create 10 single barrel variations.By Jeremy Minton

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Music legends and their bottles: The truth behind celebrity whiskeys worth drinking 54:32

2d ago54:32

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Send us a text Metallica's Blackened Whiskey and other celebrity spirits are more than marketing gimmicks, offering quality products with innovative aging techniques. Music-inspired whiskeys like Blackened use sonic enhancement processes where sound waves cause barrels to vibrate, extracting unique flavors from the wood. • Comparison of Blackened W…

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BBT - Penelope Toasted Blackout Schreck's Pick 19:09

5d ago19:09

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The crew tastes and reviews a Penelope Toasted store pick. The pick was done by Blackout and Schreck's Liquor store. The toasted bourbon was a 75/21/4 toasted in a Heavy Char barrel.By Jeremy Minton

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The Bombergers PFG Experience: Michter's Precision Fine Grain Masterpiece 53:49

8d ago53:49

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Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste and review the 2025 Bombergers Declaration PFG bourbon from Michter's, scoring it an impressive 16.5/18 on their barrel bottle breakdown. This limited-edition bourbon showcases Michter's innovative "Precision Fine Grain" finishing process, resulting in a complex, rich, and deeply flavorful whiskey exper…

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Bourbon Groups: The Rise of Whiskey Communities 57:39

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Send us a text Bourbon groups, societies, and clubs across the globe have become the driving force behind whiskey's surging popularity, creating communities that offer education, camaraderie, and exclusive experiences. From Facebook groups with thousands of members to elite membership clubs offering barrel picks, these organizations have transforme…

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Highland Park Cask Strength No. 4 single malt scotch and Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength batch 12 36:20

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These are two big hitters when it comes to peated scotch. They are both reasonably priced for what they deliver. We highly recommended both of these single malts.By Whiskey to Whisky

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Whiskey Economics: Inside Bourbon Pricing 57:19

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Send us a text The economics of whiskey pricing involves numerous factors that determine why bourbon costs what it does, from physical aspects of aging to market demands and consumer preferences. • Quality and quantity are fundamental considerations in whiskey pricing • Age significantly impacts cost due to taxes, warehouse space, and liquid loss t…

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New Riff Distillery: Where Innovation Meets Kentucky Tradition 1:12:33

16d ago1:12:33

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Send us a text We explore Kentucky's vibrant bourbon scene, highlighting unique experiences at Whiskey Thief Distilling Company and New Riff Distillery while previewing our upcoming fifth annual Kentucky Bourbon Bus Tour. • Whiskey Thief Distilling offers farm-to-glass experiences at Three Boys Farm in Frankfort and a tasting room in New Lou • Thei…

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BBT - High West Director of Sensory and Product Development Tara Lindley 51:52

19d ago51:52

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The crew sits down and talks with the High West Director of Sensory and Product Development Tara Lindley. Tara shares her journey from Biochemist, to Napa Valley to her newest role with High West. She does all this while walking us through their two newest releases, the Bourye and High Country the American Single Malt.…

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Kentucky's Liquid Gold: The Resurgence of Bourbon After the False Glut 1:31:17

21d ago1:31:17

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Send us a text The bourbon glut is over, with distilleries reporting exceptional sales and Kentucky Bourbon Festival tickets selling out in just four days rather than months. • Pandemic caused a temporary slowdown as society reopened and people returned to busier lifestyles • Political uncertainty during election year contributed to consumer hesita…

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Heritage Distilling: Bernie Lubbers on Heaven Hill's Evolution 1:14:09

24d ago1:14:09

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Send us a text Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill's bourbon ambassador, shares insider knowledge on the distillery's operations, history, and production scale while discussing their impressive portfolio of whiskeys. • Heaven Hill produces 1,500 barrels daily, operates around 70 rickhouses, and maintains 2.1 million barrels in inventory • The Shapira famil…

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BBT - Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse I, Extra Old Batch 2 and Bottled in Bond Rye 32:35

26d ago32:35

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The crew review and discusses the latest Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse I, Extra Old Batch 2 and Bottled in Bond Rye bottles. These three releases have dropped in the past 6-8 months. These offerings are unique in their own way. All present a bit older then other Old Forester products.By Jeremy Minton

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Woodford Reserve and the 151st Kentucky Derby: A Bourbon Tradition 1:15:26

28d ago1:15:26

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Send us a text Derby week energizes Kentucky as bourbon enthusiasts and horse racing fans gather for the 151st Run for the Roses, with Woodford Reserve maintaining its tradition of commemorative bottles featuring special artwork. • Weather forecast predicts heavy rain for Derby Day, dramatically changing race conditions and creating opportunities f…

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Dusty Finds: Unearthing a 1981 Old Taylor Treasure 50:02

1M ago50:02

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Send us a text We revisit bourbon history with a special tasting of a 1981 Old Taylor bourbon, which reveals the fascinating journey of this historic brand from Colonel EH Taylor through National Distillers to Jim Beam and eventually back to Buffalo Trace. • Old Taylor transitioned from its original distillery (now Castle & Key) to Jim Beam product…

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Bunnahabhain 12y Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Bowmore Vault Edition Atlantic Sea Salt first release 37:52

1M ago37:52

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We continue this peat series with another two W2W recommended single malts form Islay.By Whiskey to Whisky

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BBT - Jack Daniel's 10yr and 12yr Review 30:39

1M ago30:39

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The crew blinds the Jack Daniel's 10yr Batch 2 and 12yr Batch 1. We reviewed them and try to guess which is which. Jack Daniel's continues to kill it with these special releases.By Jeremy Minton

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Toasted Oak Magic: The Evolution of Yellowstone Bourbon & It's Historical Significance 1:50:06

1M ago1:50:06

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Send us a text Yellowstone Bourbon honors America's first national park while exploring the rich history behind this iconic brand that dates back to 1872. Stephen Beam, descending from two legendary distilling families, revived this historic label through Limestone Branch Distillery, continuing a tradition that survived Prohibition and multiple own…

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The Wood Finishing Series: Makers Mark's Heart and Keepers Releases 1:06:12

1M ago1:06:12

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Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys dive deep into Maker's Mark's Wood Finishing Series, comparing the 2024 Heart Release and 2025 Keepers Release while exploring the brand's evolution from its wheated bourbon origins to its innovative stave-finishing techniques. • Wood Finishing Series represents Maker's Mark's expanding approach to bourbon ma…

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BBT - Casey Jones Distillery with COO Cody Turner 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

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The crew journey'd down to the Casey Jones Distillery and spent time with the COO Cody Turner. Going to Casey Jones is a step back in time. We were greeted at the door, had a tour with a great host April and experienced some cool tours that are open for everyone to enjoy. The history and story of this hidden gem is there in Hopkinsville, KY.…

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The Heart and Soul of Barrel Strength Booker's Barry's Batch: A Tribute in Bourbon 50:00

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Send us a text This batch of Booker's, named "Barry's Batch" in honor of former Beam CEO Barry Berish, delivers a remarkably smooth drinking experience despite its 125.7 proof, with rich caramel, peanut butter, and warm spice notes creating a perfect fireside sipper. • First Booker's release of 2025 (Batch 2501) honoring Barry Berish, former Beam c…

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BBT - 1st Pours with Cooper Crouch 33:27

2M ago33:27

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In this episode, the crew talks about our 1st Pours with Cooper Crouch on his 21st Birthday weekend. We also discuss our 1st pours before we should have been taking sips. With a bit sprinkled in about Michter's 10, Old Carter and dustys.By Jeremy Minton

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Crafting Excellence: The Vision Behind Kentucky's Iconic Bourbon Celebration with KBF President Randy Prasse 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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Send us a text The Kentucky Bourbon Festival has transformed from a small event with 9 distilleries to a premier bourbon celebration featuring 62 distilleries, with exclusive releases and direct access to master distillers. KBF President Randy Prasse shares how the festival has evolved to focus on authentic experiences connecting bourbon enthusiast…

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Carrying the Badge: Why Every Bourbon Enthusiast Should Know About Challenge Coins 49:41

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Send us a text The rich and storied tradition of challenge coins has made its way from military culture into bourbon communities, creating meaningful connections among enthusiasts and marking achievements in the whiskey world. • Challenge coins originated with WWI pilots but became popular during Vietnam War • Different types of bourbon challenge c…

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BBT - Jack Daniel's 10yr, 12yr, and 14yr Review 30:25

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The Brock's, Brian and Scott review the most recent releases from Jack Daniel's the 10yr, 12yr, and 14yr. These completely surprised me on how different and complex they are from traditional Old No7 and their single barrel selections. The additional age really shines through.By Jeremy Minton

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Gervasi is Ohio's Hidden Gem Creating World-Class Spirits in My Backyard 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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Send us a text Tiny shares his experience with Gervasi Vineyard and Distillery, his local Canton, Ohio establishment that has evolved from a winery to include an award-winning distillery producing exceptional bourbons and spirits. • Founded in 2008, Gervasi began as a winery and restaurant before expanding to include villas, event venues, and recen…

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Jack Daniels Triple Mash: When Three Whiskey Styles Collide 39:18

2M ago39:18

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Send us a text The Jack Daniels Triple Mash offers a uniquely sweet whiskey experience by combining three different mash bills in a way that challenges expectations of the Jack Daniels brand. This innovative expression earned 14 out of 18 knocks in our barrel bottle breakdown, making it a standout bottle at the $40 price point. • Triple Mash combin…

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Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 2013 Islay Barley Single Malt Scotch and Octomore 14.1 53:29

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We go right to the top of the peat bombs list with this episode. As far as we know, Octomore is the heaviest peated single malt scotch available. Does it live up to the price tag and hype?By Whiskey to Whisky

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BBT - Jack Daniel’s Distillery Single Barrel Releases 20:34

2M ago20:34

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The Brock's, Kofi and Scott discuss distillery selected single barrel, barrel strength bourbons and ryes from JD. Distillery releases typically have unique profiles these did not disappoint. Make sure you check out your bigger distillery gift shops to see what single barrels they have available.By Jeremy Minton

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Knob Creek 9 Year Sets the Standard for Quality Bourbon at a Steal 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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Send us a text Knob Creek 9 Year serves as both an incredible value at $35 and a meaningful journey marker for bourbon enthusiasts seeking authentic whiskey experiences without breaking the bank. • Knob Creek was established in 1992 as part of Jim Beam's small batch collection created by Booker Noe • The name pays homage to Abraham Lincoln's childh…

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From Junior to Juggernaut: The Evolution of Buffalo Trace's Stagg Bourbon 1:31:40

2M ago1:31:40

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Send us a text The Scotchy Bourbon Boys taste and compare Stagg Jr. and Stagg bourbons, tracing the evolution from the "Junior" designation to simply "Stagg" and examining whether quality changed with the name. • Stagg described as "the perfect man's bourbon" - barrel-proof with power but exceptionally balanced • Multiple batches of Stagg released …

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BBT - West Fork Whiskey (Whsky) Blake and Julian Jones 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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Nick, the Legend and Scott sit down with West Fork Whiskey (Whsky) Co-Founders Blake and Julian Jones and discuss what's new since our last conversation. The move to Westfield, product line and label changes and much more. We also tasted through some of their core line products and discussed what makes it unique. Their new state of the art facility…

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Toast of the Town: Why Bourbon Nerds Are Obsessed With Double Oak 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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Send us a text Tonight's episode dives deep into the world of double oak and toasted oak bourbon, exploring the science and flavor differences between various finishing techniques. We examine what sets apart barrel finishing methods and why they create such distinct flavor profiles in your favorite bourbons. • Woodford Double Oak stands as our benc…

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Small Brands Make Big Waves: How Bua Is Redefining American Irish Whiskey 47:54

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Send us a text Martin and Pat transformed a friendship at Burns Pub in Columbus into Bua, an exceptional Irish whiskey brand that competes with giants while maintaining local Ohio roots. Their Black Label expression, finished in Irish stout barrels at 94 proof, offers a unique sipping experience that showcases how Irish whiskey creates perfect harm…

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Episode 78: Write Your Own Booker's Story Part 2 55:37

2M ago55:37

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Remember way back in April of 2022 when we launched Episode 40: Write Your Own Booker's Story? Well its time for part II! If you're not familiar with Booker's, its a cask strength Bourbon from our friends over at Jim Beam. Each expression is launched quarterly and newer bottles come in a wooden box with a small card with a written story that explai…

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BBT - Charity Barrel Pick Review 21:29

3M ago21:29

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Brian, Jason and Scott discuss two recent charity barrel picks. They were selected by Brian and Scott for their favorite charities. Scott's was a Woodford Double Oak for his local education foundation. While Brian chose a Pursuit Spirits Double Oak for the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, Louisville chapter.…

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The Soul of Star Hill Farm: Amanda Humphrey on Bourbon's Living Legacy & Makers Mark 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

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Send us a text Amanda Humphrey takes us behind the scenes at Star Hill Farm, home of Maker's Mark, where tradition meets innovation across 1,100 acres of working farmland. We explore how this iconic bourbon brand is pioneering sustainable practices while maintaining their founder's vision through innovative wood-finishing techniques and an uncompro…

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Ledaig by Tobermory 18 y and 19 y single malt scotch whisky distilled in 1996 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

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We kick off this peated series and set the bar pretty high with these two Ledaigs from Tobermory. We also discuss the peat part of the whiskey wheel.By Whiskey to Whisky

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BBT - Jack Daniel's Coy Hill 2024 and Distillery Releases Twice Barrel Rye and Oroloso Sherry 25:18

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The crew reviews and discusses the Jack Daniel's Coy Hill 2024 and Distillery Releases Twice Barrel Rye and Oroloso Sherry. These bottles were picked up while we were at JD earlier interviewing Chris or sent to us by their marketing team to review.By Jeremy Minton

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Elmer T. Lee: Tasting the Legacy of a Bourbon Pioneer 46:29

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Send us a text The legacy of Elmer T. Lee lives on through his namesake single barrel bourbon, where we compare the newest 2025 release with a 2019 bottle to explore how this iconic whiskey maintains its high standards over time. • Elmer T. Lee was Buffalo Trace's fourth master distiller who revolutionized bourbon by launching Blanton's in 1984 as …

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Bourbon Madness: March’s Spirit of Celebration 34:54

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Send us a text This episode dives into everything March means for bourbon lovers, exploring the unique dynamics between whiskey releases and the excitement of basketball season, dubbed "March Madness." We also touch on the anticipation within the Ohio whiskey community around recent drops and the impact of Irish whiskey during the festive season. •…

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BBT - Rolling Fork Spirits W/ Turner Wathen and Jordan Morris 1:40:10

3M ago1:40:10

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Brian and Scott sit down with Turner and Jordan and discuss the next chapter of Rolling Fork. From rum, to French Brandy’s Wayward Cask (Armagnac and Calvados) to Bourbon De Luxe. I learned so much from this one, I know you will too.By Jeremy Minton

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A Dive into Waterford Irish Whiskey: Unraveling Flavor and Craftsmanship & CT's Irish Cold Coffee Just In Time for ST. Patty's Day 58:25

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Send us a text The episode dives into the captivating journey of Irish whiskey, featuring the unique storytelling of Waterford distillery. We explore the blend of terroir and innovation, along with tasting evaluations of various expressions. • Introduction of Rosewood Bourbon and its revival • Tasting notes and insight into Waterford whiskey • Expl…

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BBT - Old Zach Wild Buffalo 30:41

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This episode, the crew discusses a few bangers that Grant brought over for us to try. The Old Zach Wild Buffalo's are a rumored amalgamation of Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace. Listen to the story and judge for yourself what makes sense to you.By Jeremy Minton

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Bourbon on the Move: American Highway Reserve's Journey Across America With Brad Paisley 32:37

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Send us a text The episode explores the fascinating journey of American Highway Reserve, a bourbon that travels the U.S. in a Rolling Rick House and gains distinct flavors from diverse climates. Tiny break down tasting notes, discuss their barrel banging rating system, and share personal insights into the bourbon experience, emphasizing the connect…

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Exploring Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.: Unveiling New Ventures and Celebrating Whiskey Culture with owner Walter Zausch 33:20

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Send us a text Whiskey Thief Distilling is on the brink of an exhilarating transformation with new distribution plans and unique experiences for whiskey enthusiasts. The hosts discuss the distillery's upcoming special releases, the importance of consumer engagement, and the anticipated Whiskey Thief Guild, fostering a deeper connection with their f…

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BBT - High West Review - BouRye, The Noble Share and Midwinter’s Night Dram 12/1 28:33

3M ago28:33

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The fellas discuss and review High West's BouRye, The Noble Share and Midwinter’s Night Dram Act 12 Scene 1. This Mailbag episode, gave us the opportunity to discuss High West's 3 most recent releases. Not being a tequila guy, The Noble Share really hits all the spots.By Jeremy Minton

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Exploring the Spirit of Whiskey: Tradition, Innovation, and the Metaphysical Journey with The Alchemist Alan Bishop 1:45:32

4M ago1:45:32

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Send us a text This episode connects the art of distilling with the rich narratives woven into craft spirits. We explore the revival of rye whiskey, innovative techniques, and the sense of community that drives the craft distilling movement forward. • Legacy of Pennsylvania rye whiskey and its revival • Artistic techniques in distillation explored …

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BBT - Festivus Beerfest Barrel Aged Beers Ep. 5 22:42

4M ago22:42

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The Den of Thieves with other special guest records our annual barrel aged beer episodes. This year we added some of our favorite local breweries, Atrium and Butchertown. This episode we discuss Atrium's Thief of Time, and Goose Islands 2024 Macaroon Stout and 2021 Cocoa and Coconut.By Jeremy Minton

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Exploring Sweeten's Cove 22 Marriano Eaves and Payton Mannings dive into Speyside Scotch Finished Tennessee whiskey 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

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Send us a text The episode dives into the bourbon resurgence, focusing on accessible brands and the unique story ofSweetens Cove 22 We explore what's currently available on the shelves, emphasizing exciting finds like Sweetens Cove 22 and a new barrel rating system to assist listeners in their bourbon journeys. • Significant price drops and current…

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