Whiskey Raiders Podcast

John and Jay dig into the creme de la creme from MGP: Remus Gatsby Reserve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

John and Jay crack into the epic and latest Limited Edition from Four Roses, containing some of the oldest bourbon the duo have tasted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jay ducks out of the studio to head to Kentucky for a quick trip to discuss all things bourbon with Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller for Jim Beam. The pair discuss old cars, copper, Knob Creek and Hardin's, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Maker's Mark unveils Cellar Aged. John & Jay dive into the most interesting whiskey release of the fall (so far) and noodle on the jobs of publicists and PR reps nationwide. Recorded September, 2023. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/FinderBourbon WHIS...

John & Jay receive an unmarked package in the mail. A good ol' whiskey mystery. It's a first taste episode with Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/FinderBourbon WHISKEY RAIDERS PODCAST PRODUCTION: Producers - Sam Goldberg...

John and Jay equip extra ridiculous eyewear to taste WhistlePig's newest whiskey for Summer. Some would call it a national treasure. Check out the coolest episode of the season on the Whiskey Raiders Podcast.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/FinderB...

John and Jay dive into their favorite drinks of summer when the mercury climbs and the sweaty weather arrives. From drinks by the grill to summertime cocktail favorites, you don't want to miss your favorite duo of cold weather whiskey drinkers welcome warmer weather to town.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twi...

Embargo on a new whiskey drops, and John and Jay get to release their tasting episode featuring Still Austin Red Corn Whiskey and Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/FinderBourbon WHISKEY RAIDERS PODCAST PRODUCTION: Producers - S...

Jay tries to throw John off his game. The mailbag opens, John and Jay take a hot question from the audience: is cask strength whiskey a trend, and is it fading? Are folks over high proof pours? The duo pour up some whiskey and dig in.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:&nbsp...

John drinks Maker's Mark BEP. Jay drinks Dancing Goat's latest port finished rye. A midwest nights dram? We find out. The pair discuss the conclusion of the Maker's Mark Barrel Finishing Series. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/FinderBourbon WHISKEY RAIDE...

John and Jay address the latest shakeup in the whiskey industry with a dash of nostalgia. MGP buys Penelope Bourbon for more than one hundred million dollars. The duo sip their favorite expressions from the brand. Whiskey Raiders has a new whiskey club you won't want to miss.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  tw...

John and Jay take a question from the audience. John heads straight off the rails into France with a cognac from Aficionados Group. Jay stays the course with Hughes Belle of Bedford new Toasted Rye! The pair discuss the sleeping giants of whiskey, how brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company function, and reflect on the pitfalls of the job: risky whiskey.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/wee...

John & Jay dip into a triplet of whiskeys from Traverse City, Michigan. All isn't as it seems, or is it? With three different wine finishes at play, there's a lot to unwrap. Jay gives a Ted talk about Cab Franc. John drinks ahead.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:&nbsp...

John & Jay are back from a long stint on the road and catch up. This week's pour is Chicken Cock Whiskey's Double Oaked 8 Year Kentucky Whiskey. Is Double Oaking a gimmick or a valuable tool in making interesting whiskey? John's drinking ahead of schedule (as usual) and the duo dig in.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay...

John and Jay enjoy a kicked back chat regarding WhistlePig's newest release, a 21 year old single malt whiskey named Beholden. For several hundred dollars, should you take a risk on WhistlePig's first single malt? WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/Fin...

Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick's? How daring. John and Jay dig into a pile of their favorite whiskeys. Jay turns his back on Corned Beef. John gives his opinions on Jameson. It's a holiday, can't miss, episode of the Whiskey Raiders podcast you can listen to all year long. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/...

John & Jay speak to Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve's new Master Distiller. The duo try the new Heaven's Door Bootleg and Still Austin's first rye whiskey release. It won't stop snowing, and there are big things to come.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitt...

John and Jay dig into two fairly unexpected releases from Heaven Hill: Bernheim Barrel Proof and the 20 Year Corn Whiskey making up their second chapter of the Heritage Collection. Also, Sazerac can't stop getting sued, Oregon liquor officials helped themselves to rare Pappy, and one of our favorite producers rolls out their 34th (!!) batch of bourbon.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/wee...

Jay's on the road, John's recovering from -42 temps in Maine. On this episode of the Whiskey Raiders podcast, we discuss a number of upcoming whiskeys including Heaven Hill's Bernheim Barrel Proof and 20 Year Corn Whiskey for their Heritage Collection as well as New Riff's newest whiskey and more. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Ja...

John explains the Redneck Zamboni, Jay dig out from a blizzard and the pair stumble on a herd of elk. This week's pours cover 5 different Old Elk expressions, including their new finished line of whiskeys.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henderson:  twitter.com/FinderBourbon W...

John and Jay discuss the newest Michter's Celebration $6,000 whiskey, updates regarding the raid at Justins' House of Bourbon and dig into a rare, and never before seen whiskey project: Pride of Anderson County, a single barrel project by RareBird101 and Wild Turkey. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_...

John and Jay cover a trio of whiskeys from the wise old owl: Kentucky Owl. Big news rocks the world of whiskey, as lawsuits fly to and from Sazerac; a well known whiskey shop receives a visit from the authorities in the form of a liquor raid.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John Henders...

John and Jay circle back after a smashing new years celebration to launch Season 2 of The Whiskey Raiders Podcast. This week the duo drink Old Fitzgerald 19yr Bottled in Bond and Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish as they prepare for 2023.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraiders.com HOSTS: Jay West:  twitter.com/t8ke_drinks John H...

John and Jay dig into the year end holiday traditions and drinks they can't live without, while hitting on some of the best and worst drinks experiences they had in 2022. Jay grapples with the plague. John looks forward to 40's in his stocking. Cap off 2022 with the Whiskey Raiders podcast in the final episode of the introductory season.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey &nbs...

John and Jay go toe to toe and name their top whiskeys in each category for 2022. From bourbon to rye, and overall best in class, there were more whiskeys rated this year than every before. This is the episode that every whiskey drinker needs to hear, so pour a glass and let's dig into the best of the best.  WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  youtube.com/weeklywhiskey   READ MORE HERE: Whiskeyraide...