Reviews and Articles

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a Canadian whisky we haven’t visited in quite some time: Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whisky. Canadian whisky often flies under the radar, especially among whiskey aficionados who tend to favor American bour…

Introduction For Season 8, we’re starting with something affordable and accessible: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch. This Highland Scotch whisky, aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, comes in at 80 proof. It’s the kind of whis…

Introduction Today, we’re wrapping up season seven of the show with the last sample in our five-sample flight of 1792: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon. Previously, we've reviewed 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and …

Introduction Today, we're diving into 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon. This is the fourth in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast, after 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and 1792 Small Batch. Let's …

Introduction Today, we’re diving into 1792 High Rye bourbon, a special release from the Barton 1792 Distillery. This is the third in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast, after 1792 Sweet Wheat and 1792…

Introduction This week, we’re diving into another offering from 1792: the Sweet Wheat. This is the second in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast. Last week, we reviewed 1792 Small Batch. This is an in…

Introduction Today, we're diving into the 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, a whiskey that somehow has eluded our podcast until now. This is a bit surprising since Bob has had a bottle on his shelf for years, and it’s a staple for many whiskey enthus…

Introduction Today, we’re checking out Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey. To be clear: this is not Old Scout Bourbon, which has become the predominant expression carrying this label. The Old Scout label from Smooth Ambler offers a vari…

Introduction We’re diving into a unique offering today with the Glenfiddich Fire and Cane, a whisky that stands out not just for its name but for its intriguing blend of flavors. This whisky is part of Glenfiddich's experimental series, and i…

Introduction Today, we're diving into the John Barr Reserve Blend blended scotch whisky. This is one of those bottles you often see among the budget-friendly scotches, but it manages to stand out with its sleek and minimalist design. John Barr does…