Reviews and Articles

Feb. 6, 2025

Whiskey Review: Barrell New Year 2025 Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re joined by our friend Lee Diaz from ReserveBar to dive into Barrell New Year 2025, the latest iteration of Barrell’s annual celebratory bourbon blend. If you’ve followed the podcast for a while, you know t…

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Jan. 28, 2025

Whiskey Review: Barrell Seagrass Toasted Rye

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a special whiskey: Barrell Seagrass Toasted. If you’re a longtime listener, you’ll remember that Brad’s favorite whiskey is the original Barrell Seagrass. A few weeks ago, during our con…

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Jan. 26, 2025

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's 12-Year Tennessee Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Jack Daniel's 12-Year Batch 1. Last week, we tried Jack Daniel's 10-Year, but now we’re stepping up with this older, higher-proof offering. At 107 proof, it feels like a sweet spot for us—enou…

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Jan. 21, 2025

Port Charlotte 10 Review

Today, we’re giving you a Port Charlotte 10 review. This is a heavily peated single malt Scotch whisky from the legendary Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay. This distillery has been crafting quality Scotch since the 1800s and has made a name f…

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Jan. 15, 2025

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Jack Daniel’s 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey, specifically Batch 3, released in February 2024. It’s a 97-proof whiskey, a bit below the typical barrel-proof offerings that dominate the market, and …

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Jan. 7, 2025

Whiskey Review: Bushmills The Rare Casks 29-Year Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we're diving into something truly special: Bushmills “The Rare Casks” 29-Year-Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Irish Whiskey. This bottle is part of Bushmills’ Rare Casks series, and this specific release r…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whiskey Review: Tullamore DEW Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re revisiting one of the most iconic names in Irish whiskey: Tullamore D.E.W. Bob kicks things off by clearing up the pronunciation debate. “It’s labeled as Tullamore D-E-W, with little periods in between ea…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or, a single malt Scotch whisky that has become a touchstone for us over the years. The Nectar D’Or has gone through a few transformations since we first tried it. Back t…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whiskey Review: Noah's Mill Bourbon

Noah’s Mill is a bourbon produced by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd. (KBD), better known as Willett Distilling Company or simply “Willett.” Established in 1935, Willett has a storied history that includes a shift to ethanol produ…

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Dec. 30, 2024

Whiskey Review: Bushmills 30-Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Bushmills 30-Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This rare expression from Bushmills is aged for 14 years in a mix of bourbon barrels and sherry butts, then finished for an additional 16 years in first-fill P…

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