Off Topic Whiskey

How do you celebrate 250 years of America. With a Bourbon with every state represented. Just wait there is so much more. I need you to just listen and get into it. AND I'M SORRY NEBRASKA I COULDN'T REMEMBER YOUR ABBREVIATION. Lostlanternwhiskey.com Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey 50 States. 50 Distilleries. One Bourbon. This first-of-its-kind release is a blend of straight bourbon whiskies fro...

There's a little about a small malt house turned distillery winning awards. Doug gets fired up, and we may or may not have mentioned glizzys....

Let just say this episode Started off Off the rails. Sometimes i just get in there and press record. Hope you enjoy??? Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrel.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== The phrase "what you see isn’t always what you get" serves as a core law of human experience,...

I got the honor to sit down and chat with Richard, a up and coming whiskeytube channel. And lets just say it flowed like smooth jazz. We had a great conversation, hope you enjoy. www.youtube.com/@GameandGrains25 instagram.com/game_and_grains Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Welcome to Game and Grains—where whiskey meets gaming! Join us for fun streams featuring whiskey tastings, bourbon reviews, and ga...

We are back again this year im solo. And ill be the first to say i am not a professional therapist or anything of the sort. So take what I say as my thoughts on the mental health topic. Enjoy Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Men’s mental health is a criti...

I got the chance to sit down with Troy and Laura and discuss life. You know the whiskeytube world is very fickle and it gets hard to keep up with new releases and staying on top of the algo. I can tell you Troy and Laura are some of the most real people you can be around, hope you enjoy our chat.  Here is a link to there free Patreon  https://patreon.com/Bakerdrinks?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&u...

Good news on the whiskey front for today. Couple of topics and friendly banter is what were all about. Enjoy Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Donald Trump has said he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and...

So as y'all well know i did a barrel pick with my buddies Jerm and Doug. on my other channel 3 guys 1 grain. I don't really know how it happened it just did. So i'm gonna give you the in's and out's of doing a barrel pick. So that if you get the chance to do one, you'll have some for knowledge. Hope you enjoy. And if you picked up one of the Bonvale Pick let me know what yo...

So i got the chance to sit down and chat with Chris, a friend, somm, and business owner. Lets just say epicness. Enjoy Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Overview History and Practical Knowledge of the primary whisky regions from around the world including...

Alright guys this one is pretty off topic. But i feel it useful information for any one. Hope you enjoy. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Realizing your worth isn't about reaching a certain "price point" or level of achievement; it is the qu...

The whiskey world is changing—and not quietly. In this episode, we dive headfirst into two forces shaping the future of the industry. First, the growing push to legalize home distilling in the U.S., and what that could mean for innovation, craftsmanship, and the next generation of distillers. Is this a return to whiskey’s roots…or a disruption the big players aren’t ready for? Then, we turn to the...

Sometimes the shows just make them selves. Today I sat down with Justin Master Distiller for ASW and lets just say Supper was served. We got into the nerdy weeds and a ASM rabbit hole. But I can say I won't soon forget this conversation. Hope you enjoy and Be Blessed. ASWdistillery.com Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmix...

This is a quick video to let you know that the Bonvale Barrel pick is live and here is how you get it Go to Distillerieacadian.com click the 3 lines in the right corner then select barrel picks and enter the password 3guys1grain and pick up a bottle if there is any of the barrel 45 left they are limit 1 but the port finished is fantastic . $65 per bottle plus shipping and tax. Thank you for the co...

This is the final part in our series. This time we talk about different grains. Not the normal mash bill for sure. Hope you enjoy. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== While whiskey is traditionally made from the "big four" grains—barley, corn, rye, and wheat—distillers are in...

This episode should have happened long ago. Alan is really doing some real critical thing in a good way for the entire distilling community. This conversation was as epic as i knew it would be. We talked of the distilling world, making good products. and the bourbon glut. So much we got into hope you enjoy. Be Blessed Oldhomesteaddc.com https://www.thealchemistcabinet.com/ Badmotivatorbarrels.com/...

Legit American Single Malts are winning awards. Cedar Ridge has refreshed their standard Quintessential. ASM and Bourbon blends? Plus more info on the upcoming 3 Guys 1 Grain Distillerie Acadian barrel picks! https://youtube.com/@singlemaltfrontier?si=VKfgT6URsyU375gm https://youtube.com/@freedom_malts?si=Y9OU3xpADbMWrn7A

This episode got a little off the rails. But I have to say my opinion. The whiskey world is changing, and in some aspects not for the better. Anyway you just gotta listen along. Hope you enjoy. Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== "Why are we still doing...

Well we are headed back to Cali and this time were on the farm. From sweet potatoes to almonds Corbin Cash does it all. We talk to David, and lets just say epic. I sip on a hazmat single barrel Merced Rye and let the man tell the history and science behind running a farm that just happens to have a distillery. Enjoy. Corbincash.com Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmi...

et me start with blessed, to be able to give yall a before the release exclusive. This spring 2026 release is paring proof points. And lets just say all bangers. But if you want my thoughts on a couple of the offerings look no further. Enjoy and Be Blessed Lostlanternwhiskey.com Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sh...

We are back with another Grain deep dive. This time we go to the work horse of the whiskey world. Great alone but critical in mixed mash bills. We talk history, science, and life as always. Hope you enjoy. Patreon.com/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== The History: Why...

To Finish up or Ode to Ireland. Today we have Brand Ambassador and Whiskey Educator Andrew Healy, and lets just say he know's his way around a dram. We talked everything from the resurgence of Irish whisky, to the flexing market shifts. This is the conversation that I love to go deep into. And I hope you do as well. Enjoy. Two Stacks & Killowen US Advocate & Educator - Andrew Healy Two...

Sometimes you just need to chill. Sometimes you need chili. Thats what this Episode is all about. We go deep into the whole in's and out's of how to make chili and Going to Andalusia Whiskey co. Hope you enjoy. Be Blessed Andalusiawhiskey.com Patreon.con/offtopicwhiskey Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&i...

Holy Moly we are back at it again. This time I am honored to have Sammy Head Blender at Found North. Lets just say the show was so good we had to do it again. We chat about it all but mainly there new release Peregrine Batch 3. Coming in with a 20 year age statement. and finished in cognac armagnac and new oak. 119.8 proof. Lets just say its bonkers. Enjoy. Http://www.foundnorthwhisky.com Badmotiv...

We are back again, this series has been doing well so we keep on truckin. This episode is a little different. I have already done a full episode on rye whiskey. So we go into different topics and types of rye grain. Super nerdy but alot of fun. Hope you enjoy. And a special shoutout to Zach Smith. For the Slide show. https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share...

When I tell you I'm stoked for y'all to see this, is an understatement. Brenden is doing small batch Irish whiskey the right way, no shortcuts. No BS just great whiskey. But don't take my word for it , you gotta check it out. Cheers. Killowendistillery.comPatreon.com/offtopicwhiskeyBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhisk... About KillowenThe most authe...