Whiskey for the Ages

Rice in the mashbill? ... Five day fermentation? ... Sure it's Jim Beam, but not in the way you'd expect.
In this, our Series 05 finale, we review a whiskey from our bunker, picked by you, our listeners, patrons, and followers. And as always, we'll discuss some Whiskey News and offer some suggestions for your next whiskey scavenger hunt.
If you were fortunate to find and bring a bottle of "None For Granted" home, or you've seen the one on your store's shelf and wondered about it, this is the show for you.
Tap now to join us as we review Little Book Chapter 9 “None for Granted”.

In our Series 05 whiskey history episode, we discuss some whiskey news, and in our feature, answer some of the questions we've discovered this season … Why wheat whiskey? Where did it come from? Who is responsible for putting wheat in the mashbill? What distilleries were involved?
Tap now to join us as we discuss why there might be wheat in your pour.

In the eighth episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel sips some whiskey made from an heirloom grain, as Hannah explores some Great Lakes Marine Archaeology with a whiskey twist. Join in the fun as we learn about a schooner built in 1867 carrying a cargo of rye grain. And as always, Brian covers some Whiskey News, and suggests some whiskies for your next scavenger hunt.
Tap now to join as the group learns about The Cargo of the James R Bentley.

In the seventh episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel discusses some Whiskey News, offers a tasting tip or two, and the feature, Hannah puts the spotlight on origins of the Knob Creek brand.
Tap now to join us as we put the Spotlight on Knob Creek.

In episode 06 of series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel turns to science in the pour. Whisky Flavor Explorer and chemist, John Angus joins the conversation to discuss some of the factors which make whiskey taste the way it does. And of course, the team will touch on whiskey news and suggest some bottles for your next scavenger hunt.
Tap now to join us as we discuss The Science in your Pour.

As we pass the mid-point of our fifth series, we popped the cork on our first official Scotch review: Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta. Our panel also discusses some Whiskey News, suggests a couple of whiskies for your next scavenger hunt, and provide an outlook for the remainder of the season.
Tap now to join us as We Review Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta Scotch.

In our fourth episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and sip on and discuss four whiskies in the 111 to 120 proof range:
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Old Forester Prohibition Style 1920
Old Ezra 07 Year Old Barrel Strength
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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In our third episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, discuss a topic many whiskey drinkers ponder ... How does wheat in the mash affect the way whiskey tastes? Similar to what we explored in Series 04, Is Rye Whiskey Spicy?, we take on the challenge ... This time while sipping four different wheaters:
Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Penelope Wheated Bourbon
Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch
Tap now to join us as we find out ... Does wheat in the mashbill give whiskey a softer mouthfeel?

In this, our second episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, share what we're doing this season, and in our feature, revisit pairing whiskey with bread. We had so much fun the first time around, we decided to do it again.
Tap now to join us as we discuss the subtleties of blending our grains in differing media.

In this, our first episode of Series 5, we discuss some Whiskey News, set the stage for this season, and in our feature, Review Wilderness Trail Wheat Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you.
Tap now to join us as we discuss Wilderness Trail Wheat.