All Things Whiskey

02/23/2025

Our 2024 Whisky of the Year? The Port Charlotte 18 year from !

When you've got a bar full of 300 whiskies, but you keep coming back to one bottle, you know it's a winner. Take that one step further and I actively had to stop drinking this one earlier in the year just to save some for our Best In Class 2024 episode where we ultimately finished it off.

This whisky is stunning. Everything about it is perfection from the age, barrel profile, proof, ppm, and flavors throughout the drinking experience. I always say it's like liquid lemon drop candies tossed into a campfire, but that's a gross over simplification as there's always more unique notes to find on the nose, palate, and finish. There's deep complexity here with unparalleled layers of rich flavors to find and enjoy.

We're proud to announce the Port Charlotte 18 as our whisky of the year and encourage you to check out all the wonderful products that Bruichladdich has made and continues to make.

Cheers!

02/22/2025

Moving on to our 2024 Rye of the Year - we've selected the collaboration with ! Another controversial pick as this is a blend of two straight rye whiskies from Indiana that are finished in Amrut Indian malt whiskey barrels back blended with 3 well aged Kentucky straight bourbon whiskies. While the composite doesn't meet the criteria for a "straight rye" the overall blend is 63% rye before finishing and adding in the bourbons so we can still slot it in as a "rye".

This is a simply stunning expression that brings big cherry notes and rye spice, leathers and caramels from the bourbons, a nice underlying smokiness and honey from the finish. There's rich chocolately notes here and a complex green tea flavor that permeates throughout the drinking experience.

If you're looking for a whiskey that perfectly represents the brand that makes it, then look no further. Bardstown is all about collaboration, innovation, and transparency. With this expression you get exactly that; collaboration with Amrut, innovation as the first American whiskies finished in Indian malt whiskey barrels, and transparency with the blending components, age statements, and mash bills of all the whiskies involved printed right on the side of the bottle.

Cheers!

02/21/2025

Next up for Best in Class 2024 is our Bourbon of the Year which hails from non other than ! When we picked our first barrel from NBC organized the blind and sample color yellow, letter B was chosen. We ran with the theme and "Yellow Bee" was born. When we picked our 2nd barrel from NBC we followed the same process and blind sample color Yellow, letter B won out again - so we made Sunny B.

This pick is 8 years old and right about 120 proof. It does everything that I love in bourbon by leaning into classic vanilla, caramel, leather, and spice, all while bringing unique fruity flavors like chocolate raspberry with an overarching custard forward drinking experience. It's an incredible bottle and I can't stop drinking it. Nashville Barrel Company is doing some truly spectacular stuff and there's magic in them there barrels!

See if Yellow B wins again on our third pick and checkout NBC!

Cheers!

02/21/2025

We're thrilled to continue our Best In Class 2024 and announce our Irish Whiskey of the Year: the Virgin White Oak Cask!

Yes, let's address the elephant in the room, this isnt an Irish Whiskey because it's not made in Ireland. It's made in Arvada Colorado, but and his wife Meagan set out to make their own Single Pot Still American Whiskey inspired by everything that makes a great Irish Whiskey:

"With family history rooted in Irish ancestry, the couple returned to Ireland every year and knew that single pot still whiskey would forever be a part of their story.  Knowing that Single Pot Still Whiskey was not yet available in the US they set out to create the first Single Pot Still distillery outside of Ireland. They wanted to bring this style of whiskey to America and imbue it with the nation's terroir while honoring Gaelic distilling traditions, the immigrant soul, and the pioneering spirit of the American people."

This particular expression showcases classic Irish Whiskey notes like a "big ol' scoop of vanilla ice cream", butterscotch, and toffee, all while adding rich and robust layers of red fruits from the virgin oak influence. It's a stunning whiskey that fans of Irish Whiskey will love.

My bottle is gone now which is sad, but I know where to get more! Also, side note, this might be my favorite whiskey photo I've ever taken. Checkout the awesome things Talnua is doing!

Cheers! 🥃

10/22/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Episode 76 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now (link in bio, iTunes, Spotify) and features Co Founder Nico Meyer from ! Yes, we're a whiskey podcast, but love exploring new expressions especially in the Agave world and thoroughly enjoyed tasting through the Por Lo Bueno lineup. There has never been a better time to explore new Mezcal brands and Por Lo Bueno has a complete lineup of exceptional expressions. We learned a ton on this episode and we're excited to share it with the community!

Cheers - keep drinkin' tasty whiskies and mezcals!

09/20/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Episode 75 of All Things Whiskey Podcast featuring from Steamboat Colorado is live now! Join us as we sit down with Owner John Lupori and Part-Owner, Brand Ambassador, and Advisory Board Member Anne Hutchison to talk about their whiskies and tequilas!

The custom bottle invokes a reaction and is an absolute work of art inspired by Greek and Roman statues that honors the American Woman and Americana. On the episode we discuss how American Woman Spirits Co champions women in whiskey (all female advisory board and majority woman run company) while creating exceptional craft whiskies with unique mash bills (bourbon is 99% corn, 1% malted barley) and proprietary aging using a variety of barrel chars.

Tune in now using the link in our bio or anywhere you can find a podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more)!

Cheers!

09/20/2024

I always say you can learn a lot about a whiskey by simply reading the label and this is particularly true with the incredible collaboration between and . It reads, "straight rye whiskey finished in Amrut Indian malt whisky barrels blended with straight bourbon whiskey." What they've done is taken two Indiana ryes and blended them together, then finished them in Amrut barrels for 18 months (full year and a half). Then once that is done, they back blended in 3 well aged Kentucky bourbons. The result is not only a stunning and robust whiskey, but a bottle that reflects the core pillars of the distillery that made it, collaboration (working with Amrut and other industry players), innovation (the first American Whiskey finished in Indian malt barrels), and transparency as they show you everything that goes into the bottle right on the label.

Well if you wanna hear more, this is the 3rd whiskey we drink and review on the most recent episode of All Things Whiskey Podcast! Tune in using the link in our bio or find it anywhere you can find a podcast (usually Apple Podcasts and Spotify).

Cheers!

09/18/2024

Be sure to checkout our most recent podcast episode where we review this incredible single barrel pick from and simply enjoy being back to talking about whiskey. We also review the collaboration with and the Full Proof.

Episode is available now anywhere you can find a podcast (Apple Podcasts & Spotify) and through the link in our bio.

Stay tuned because we've got another great episode we plan on launching tomorrow.

Cheers 🥃

09/06/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Episode 74 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is now live! Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the link in our bio, and anywhere you can find a podcast! Join us as we catch up on life happenings and taste through the Full Proof, Sunny B a single barrel, and collaboration with .

I'm also excited to announce that I (Mike) am your Colorado Brand Ambassador for Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling! You can find me around town and at events pouring world class whiskey from both brands. I'm always happy to answer questions here too so feel free to reach out!

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies 🥃

06/14/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Episode 72 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now - this episode features Bryan Dewar from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company out of Vail Colorado. Join us to hear about the history of 10th Mountain, how Bryan got involved, and their commitment to veterans, active service military, and non-profits. Along the way we sample plenty of whiskies including their bourbon, rye, American Single Malt, and more!

Checkout the episode using our link in bio, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere you can find a podcast.

Cheers!

06/06/2024

We're thrilled to launch Episode 71 of All Things Whiskey Podcast where we review the Cellar Aged to celebrate the birth of Devin's son - and yes - Devin is back for this episode! Also we sample through our own private barrel (9 years 125.4 proof), the Insane Corn Posse's single barrel "Yellow Bee", and an Old Forester Single Barrel Rye Barrel Strength.

We actually recorded the episode a while back, but wanted to get industry interviews out first. In classic fashion this episode goes off the rails quickly, but is packed with great stories and reviews. Check it out now using our link in bio, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere you can find a podcast!

Cheers!

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05/25/2024

If you're looking for something to do tomorrow night, then come hangout with Devin Mitchell, Rose Angelo Outcalt, Mitchell Nester, and myself at Branch and Barrel for our Pour Decisions All Things Whiskey whiskey event!

Handful of GA Tickets left at $10 each that include an old fashioned and an entry to win a bottle of Whiskey: https://babdistilling.com/product/pour-decisions-may-26th/

1 VIP ticket left!

Join us on Sunday, May 26th for a special opportunity to hang out with the crew from All Things Whiskey Podcast including The 2021 World's Top Whiskey Taster, Mike Outcalt as well as Branch & Barrel's own Distillery Director and Barrel Master, Mitchell Nester.

05/21/2024

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our episode featuring Partner and Master Blender Miles Munroe ! Join us to hear all things Westward who has been making delicious American Single Malts out of Oregon for almost 20 years! Great spirits, conversation, and stories on this episode.

Episode 70 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now - link in bio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and pretty much anywhere you can find a podcast!

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies. 🥃

05/09/2024

There's never been a better time to listen to All Things Whiskey Podcast, but that said, sometimes my graphic design skills aren't the best so I wanted to re-release a couple of episodes with new designs.

Let's kick it off with our in person interview with Conor O'Driscoll () the Master Distiller at Heaven Hill Distillery (). Tune in to hear Conor's story and all the fantastic things that he is doing like making 441,000 barrels of whiskey per year with his team (soon to be on pace for 900,000 barrels) and sneak peaks into some of our favorite brands like Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Rittenhouse, Larceny, Mellow Corn, and more!

Link in bio, episode available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Cheers!

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04/20/2024

🚨🚨🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨🚨🚨

It's been a while since we've done a good ol' fashioned whiskey giveaway, so be sure to get involved for a chance to win this EH Taylor Single Barrel store pick from ! Be sure to checkout and download the awesome podcasts that we've been releasing recently too (Apple podcasts, Spotify, link in bio).

To enter:

1. Like this post and follow
2. Tag 3 friends for an entry (each additional 3 friends tagged = 1 extra entry)
3. Share to your story for 5 entries

We'll pick a winner at random via Instagram live on 4/27! Must be 21+ and US only to enter

Cheers and good luck!

04/09/2024

Episode 69: is live now featuring an in person interview with CEO & Co-Founder Mike Hinds and Mix Master & Co-Founder James Davenport . Join us as we talk about their stellar single barrel program, charitable efforts to raise money for F*** Cancer and Veterans, and what's next for the brand!

Special guest appearances by and Stella "The Boss".

I had a blast out in Tennessee and if you like great whiskey, you've gotta checkout Nashville Barrel Company!

Cheers!

04/03/2024

Our Westland Distillery episode featuring Master Distiller Tyler Pederson () and Master Blender Shane Armstrong is live now! Find it using the link in our bio, on Spotify, iTunes, and anywhere you can find a podcast. Join us for a great conversation where we answer the question, "why American Single malt?" Along with sampling through some award winning Westland expressions and talking about all the great things they're doing!

Cheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies!

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03/19/2024

We're beyond excited to launch our in person interview with Conor O'Driscoll, Master Distiller and Director of Kentucky Distillation at Heaven Hill Distillery ()! Join us as we learn how Conor got to where he's at now and all the great things that they're doing at Heaven Hill - like opening a new distillery, releasing new single barrel expressions, and making 441,000 barrels of whiskey per year.

We are huge Heaven Hill fans so be sure checkout their portfolio of whiskies such as , , , , and more.

Episode 67 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now! Link in bio, available on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you can find a podcast!

Big shoutout and thanks to our guest and for connecting us.

Cheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies!