Jan 31, 2022

We’re heating things up with 3 barrel proof bourbons that each are a dozen years old. We also discuss storing opened bottles long term and the bourbon and American Whiskey export market. Knob Creek 12 Year Cask Strength goes up against Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Lux Row’s Limited Edition 12 Year Double Barrel....

Jan 24, 2022

We’re discussing Bottled in Bond bourbon this week, including whether this designation is still important in today’s whiskey world. Whether the distillery is a major producer or a craft whiskey maker, the reasons for labeling their spirits as “bonded” will differ. But is this important for the consumer?  We also...

Jan 17, 2022

We're exploring 3 Double Oaked Bourbons this week, including Peerless, Woodford Reserve, and Starlight Distillery. We discuss the purpose of double oaking and why we believe that it elevates a bourbon to new levels.  How do these three double oaked bourbons stack up? Be sure to let us know which double oaked bourbons we...

Jan 10, 2022

We’re back together and discussing the top trends in whiskey that we are expecting for 2022 and beyond. We also discuss some trends that we wish would fizzle out and die. And finally, we have some thoughts on some distilleries and brands you should be watching for in 2022. Download this episode on your favorite...

Jan 3, 2022

The gang’s all here and we’ve cracked open two heavy hitting, barrel proof bourbons from Buffalo Trace Distillery. We compare two Mashbill #1 Bourbons, including Stagg Jr (Batch 13: Fall, 2019 – 128.4 proof) and EH Taylor Barrel Proof (Batch 10; 2021,  127.3 proof). These bottles have skyrocketed in secondary...