All Things Whiskey Podcast

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Jodie Filiatreau the Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams to talk about his industry experience and the brand.  Jodie is an absolute wealth of knowledge and has worked for Heaven Hill for 42 years.  Join us to hear about how he became the Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams, what that...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Mitchell "The Tongue" Nester hosts our team at Branch and Barrel distillery in Centennial Colorado.  Join us as we find out why they call Mitchell "The Tongue", what he does for the distillery, the history of Branch and Barrel, unique cocktails that they offer in their tasting room, and we sample a flight of their awe...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Searching for allocated whiskies downright sucks sometimes, but making cocktails will always be awesome!  Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell on this episode as the team makes and drinks their favorite cocktails.  These are great cocktails, but the best part is that you can make them with a variety of whiskies that are affordable and can be found...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey!  On this episode Josh Robinson, the President of Argonaut Wine & Liquor (one of the largest independent liquor stores in Colorado) hosts the All Things Whiskey Team to have a candid chat about what it takes to get allocations, the do's and don'ts of looking for special bottles, and horror stories from this past allocation season.   The crew also re...

Welcome back t o All Things Whiskey!  On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with special guests Kay Quigley - the American Whiskey Ambassador from James B Beam Distilling Company and Robert Nicholas the General Manager of Highlands WineSeller to select their very own barrel of Knob Creek!   Don't miss this episode as the crew talks about the perceptions around Jim Bea...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey!  On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head to downtown Denver and catch an elevator up to the 18th floor of the Sheraton for an exclusive interview with Dan Callaway - VP of Product Development  at Bardstown Bourbon Company and Brandon Smith - Brand Manager at Bardstown Bourbon Company.  During the interview the crew shares fun stories, recounts...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk about and review their favorite whiskies from 2022.  This is our 4th annual Best in Class episode and we're excited to share our favorite whiskies from the following categories: Budget Whiskey Blended Whiskey Rye Whiskey Bourbon Whiskey Japanese Whisky Scotch Whisky Irish Whiskey To celebra...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode the Partners Jackie Zykan and Nate Winegar from Hidden Barn Whiskey join Devin and Mike to discuss their brand and taste some great whiskey.  The crew tastes Hidden Barn Batch #4, Batch #3, and their Madeira Cask Finished whiskies all while talking about how unique each expression can be.  We also have a candid conversation around re-def...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  We're so excited to have Sean Scully - co-founder of Clonakilty Distillery join the show for an interview! On this episode Sean tells us about how his family got into making spirits, highlights their flagship product the Double Oaked Irish whiskey which is a NEOC (New Era of Cask) cask finished whiskey, how Clonakilty collaborates with local compan...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this special episode host Mike Outcalt interviews Josh Robinson the Co-Owner and Liquor Buyer at Argonaut Wine & Liquor in Denver Colorado and Casey Adler the Owner of the StockRoom Speakeasy in Arvada Colorado to have a candid conversation around upcoming Colorado Propositions 124, 125, and 126.  Before jumping into politics, all three enjoy a p...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Did you ever wonder why it took us so long to record an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof episode?  We did too - so we fixed that!  Mike rounded up his stash of 18 Elijah Craig bottles and selected 3 recent single barrel barrel proof expressions to put to the test.  After a bit of discussion about the brand and life in general, Producer Rose Haag organized a bl...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Producer Rose Haag organizers a blind Scotch showdown for hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell!  Join us as our hosts put 5 premium Scotches from Diageo to the test in a winner take all challenge!  Mike and Devin talk Scotch while they work their through the following whiskies: 8 year Talisker cask strength (59.7%) 12 year Lagavulin cas...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Join us for the thrilling conclusion of Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part II.  Previously on the show the crew went out to Arvada, Colorado to record an episode with The Stockroom speakeasy proprietor and unpaid intern at liquor store Spirits Wine Provisions, but had so much fun that we pressed a double album.  Join us for the second episode as we...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  For this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head out to Arvada, Colorado to record not one, but two episodes in The Stockroom speakeasy with owner Casey Adler (he's kind of a big deal).  His speakeasy is attached to Spirits Wine Provisions which his better half owns and they invited the podcast to sit down and talk about - you guessed it...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey! This week, join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell for a very long overdue Irish Whiskey lineup.  Follow along as the guys sample three unique Irish Whiskeys including: Writers Tears Inniskillin Ice Wine Cask Finish, Waterford Rathclogh Edition 1.1, and Jameson 18 Year Bow Street Cask Strength. We love Irish Whiskey and hope you enjoy this episode as much as...

Welcome back to the All Things Whiskey Podcast! This week, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell warm up with the All Things Whiskey Podcast Stellum single barrel pick, Soulja Boy Stellum! Tune in to hear the story of how a meme turned into an actual bottle on shelves around Colorado. For the main event, Mike and Devin spoof on a Booker's tradition. Every bottle of Booker's comes with a...

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey, formerly known as Po It Up. We're very excited to bring you our first episode under the new name and to celebrate, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dive into a lineup of George T Stagg expressions from 2017, 2019, and 2020.  Tune in to see which George T Stagg rises to the top! On this episode,  we are giving away a bottle of EH Taylor Small Batch.   T...

Welcome back to Po It Up! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk Bardstown Bourbon Company's World's Top Whiskey Taster competition. Tune in to hear Mike's experience as a competitor and the challenges he undertook to win the title of World's Top Whiskey Taster. Along the way Devin and Mike will taste two expressions from Bardstown Bourbon Company: the Discovery S...

Welcome to Po It Up's third annual Best in Class episode! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell crown their favorite whiskies of 2021 including a budget pick, Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese categories. Tune in to hear about the winners including Russell's Reserve 13 bourbon, The Senator single barrel Argonaut store pick rye, Blue Spot Irish Whiskey, Yamazaki 1...

Welcome to Po It Up, the podcast where we talk all things whiskey! This week join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they taste their way through a lineup of bourbons from Bardstown Bourbon Company including Fusion Series #2, Fusion Series #3, and Discovery Series #3. Mike also shares stories of his experience competing in Bardstown's World's Top Whiskey Taster (WTWT) competition....

Welcome back to Po It Up! This week, join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell for a wild Wild Turkey lineup featuring too many Matthew McConaughey impressions. Mike and Devin taste their way through Wild Turkey 101, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit (5280 Whiskey pick) and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye.  Sorry Rare Breed Bourbon fans, we couldn't review it because we drank it all before the show!  O...

Welcome back to Po It Up!  Please give a warm welcome to our special guest Dave Schmier founder of Proof and Wood as he joins the show to chat with hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell.  You probably know Proof and Wood from some of their popular brands like Tumblin' Dice, The Senator, The Presidential Dram, Deadwood Bourbon and Roulette Rye.  In this interview Dave talks about his experienc...

Welcome back to Po It Up! Join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell at the Laws Whiskey House distillery as they talk all things craft distilling and barrel finishing with Joelle Coons, Regional Sales Manager. Joelle provides unique insight into  craft distilling including the grain to glass distilling process, terroir in whiskey, and the power of the sensory experience in enjoying this dynamic s...

Welcome back to Po It Up! We are very excited to share this episode featuring Chris Heinz from Momentum Beverage Team and Po It Up's first barrel pick! Chris join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they taste their way through 5 samples of Three Chord bourbon, selecting their favorite to hit the shelves in Colorado. If you're local to Colorado, go get yourself a bottle and po it up...

Welcome back to Po It Up! After a brief hiatus, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell are back and Gene Nassif with Cat's Eye Distillery joins them this week to talk new trends in whiskey. Gene is a super informative and innovative guest who has helped open whiskey consumers' eyes to new and different types of whiskies. Tune in if you're interested in opening your eyes and your pala...