Bonded - Life and Bourbon Conversations

In this episode of Proof & Pour, Michael and I crack into Heaven Hill's 2025 release of Old Fitzgerald 7yr Bottle in Bond. This wheated bourbon has some serious pedigree; but is it truly a smooth sipper or just riding on the name alone? We'll breakdown whether this bottle earns a spot on your shelf or...stays behind the glass! Pour it up and lets find out together! Oh! And we officiall...

Kicking off our very first Proof & Pour Selection, Aaron and I are back on the mic this week sharing our thoughts on Heaven Hill’s 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond. We dive into the nose, the taste, and whether this bottle lives up to the hype. Along the way, I’m apparently running a personal challenge to see how many times I can work in the words “uh,” “fantastic,” and “a lot of people” before Aaron ca...

This week we recap our recent trip to the one and only Austin, Texas. From celebrating a family wedding to touring the distillery at Still Austin Whiskey Co., it was a trip full of great memories and great whiskey.

In our very first episode, we start with a staple of the bourbon community—Buffalo Trace. Aaron and I talk about our plans for the podcast and what listeners can expect in upcoming episodes, while comparing the classic Buffalo Trace to a barrel pick from our local store.