Whiskey@Work

This week on Whiskey@Work , Rob and Mark crack open a bottle that looks like it belongs next to a designer lamp instead of a dusty rickhouse. Frank August Case Study No. 6 is all about first impressions, from a minimalist bottle to a surprisingly bold pour. Along the way, the guys wrestle with sourced bourbon, high proof heat, price tags that raise eyebrows, and the bigger question lurking behind...

E.H. Taylor wasn’t friendly, flexible, or easy to work with. He was stubborn, loud, and obsessed with one thing… killing fake whiskey. In this episode of Whiskey@Work , we dig into the man behind the bottle, the rise of rectified whiskey, why the Bottled-in-Bond Act even exists, and how one relentless pain in the ass helped shape modern whiskey. Along the way, we taste E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bott...

New year, bad decisions. Rob and Mark kick off 2026 by talking about why New Year’s resolutions usually fall apart, how ancient civilizations handled fresh starts, and why sometimes leaning into the wrong idea feels oddly right. Along the way, they crack open Darts from Lasso Motel Whiskey, a bold, slightly rebellious bourbon finished in Armagnac, sherry, and cognac casks. The conversation wanders...

Aired back in November 2024, this episode turned into a full-on fan favorite, and for good reason. What starts as an election day hang turns into a surprisingly deep, slightly ridiculous dive into marshmallows. Yeah… marshmallows. From ancient Egypt to campfire s’mores, the guys unpack the strange history behind one of the world’s sweetest treats, then accidentally pair it with the wrong bottle. H...

Rob and Mark pour their way back through 2025, from Ireland-only Redbreast and that Seahorse-in-a-perfume-bottle, to minty Dragon’s Milk, Fiesta Fest tequilas, Lucky Bastard single malt, and the Jack Daniels Heritage Barrel that vanished in record time. They swap stories about charity raffles stacked with Pappy and Blanton’s, South Dakota’s own Black Fork Farms, a surprise Scotch awakening with Mo...

Rob hangs out with Justin Hendrickson, the owner of Windsor Block Bar and a volunteer firefighter who somehow balances whiskey, community events and a whole lot of chaos. They crack open Wild Turkey Triumph rye, dig into the wild Nemo Volunteer Fire Department bourbon raffle packed with Pappy 20, Blanton’s sets, vintage Turkey, Jack gift boxes and a pile of other unicorn bottles, and talk about ho...

Whiskey@Work hits pause on age statements and barrel talk and zooms in on the exact second whiskey is born. Rob and Mark dig into heads, hearts, and tails, how craft distillers make those tiny, risky cuts by taste and smell, and why big column stills handle it a whole different way. Then they crack open Woodinville Founders Find, a distillery-only blend of twelve year Tennessee whiskey and fifteen...

Mark and Rob fall down a kangaroo rabbit hole after spotting the boxing 'roo on a bottle of Larrikin Bourbon. From jellybean-sized joeys and deadly kicks to phantom kangaroo sightings in places that definitely are not Australia, this one hops all over the map before landing back in Kentucky. The guys share their first impressions of Larrikin’s 8-year bottled in bond bourbon, unpack the Aussie slan...

In this Whiskey@Work pour, Rob and Mark finally crack open Blanton’s after more than 260 episodes and give it the spotlight it probably knew it deserved all along. They get into the life of Albert Bacon Blanton, the Kentucky colonel who climbed from teenage distillery worker to the guy steering Buffalo Trace through prohibition, the Depression, floods and war. The guys talk warehouse H, single bar...

Rob and Mark crack open Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel and dive into what makes a barrel toasted vs. charred, from Roman casks and medieval coopers to the alligator char and modern finishing moves. Michter’s, Elijah Craig, Woodford, Westland, and St. Augustine all make cameos while the guys geek out on hemicellulose, lignin, and the sweet “mouth-hug” results: creamy van...

The hunt is over. After five years of chasing down a bottle, Mark and Rob finally crack open Dragon’s Milk Bottled in Bond, a bourbon born from one of the most legendary barrel aged stouts in craft beer. From Michigan brewers to whiskey makers, New Holland Brewing’s journey sparks a wild conversation that drifts from cinnamon spiced tasting notes to ancient dragon myths and movie nostalgia. It’s a...

Rob and Mark slide into spooky season with a glass in hand and tales that raise neck hairs. From Prohibition’s poisoned hooch and the Jake Leg shuffle to radiator‐still lore, cursed “blind barrels,” and that clingy whiskey fungus, it’s all here. The guys also dive into the angels’ share, the devil’s cut, and why some barrels seem to keep a little soul for themselves. Halloween vibes, warm pours, z...

This one started as payback. A friend drained Mark’s rare Redbreast bottle, so naturally the guys tracked down a Scotch he loves and drank it on air. That Scotch? Mortlach 16, the Beast of Dufftown. From a medieval churchyard in the Highlands to the mad genius who built its six stills and invented the mysterious “2.81 distillation,” this story winds through battles, blenders, and the birth of Glen...

We’re pouring another round of one of our all-time favorites! How much do you really know about Jack Daniel’s? Rob and Mark sit down with Nelson Eddy, the official historian and keeper of Jack’s story, to separate the myths from the mash. From the mysterious man behind the brand to the legendary Lynchburg spring, Nelson takes us deep into the roots of America’s most iconic whiskey. Grab a glass, k...

Mark and Rob settle in with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7-Year, tracing the bourbon’s colorful history from John E. Fitzgerald’s legendary “private stash” to why this wheated classic still stands out today. Along the way, the guys trade a few travel stories and plenty of laughs, but the spotlight stays on the caramel, toffee, and smooth finish of Old Fitz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Pack your bags and maybe a liver or two because Whiskey@Work went international. From Rob’s first ever trip overseas to Houston’s nonstop chatter, the guys covered ground from Inverness to Edinburgh with a pit stop in London. Along the way they sipped drams at Glenfiddich, Tomatin, Benromach, GlenAllachie, Cardhu, Glen Garioch, and Holyrood. They ducked into countless pubs, wandered castles that h...

Rob and Mark pregame for their Scotland adventure with a bottle that smells like a truck-stop diner: Bubba’s Secret Stills Pancakes & Bacon Whiskey. Airport rules, stretchy pants, Guinness dreams, and a plan to track every pour make this one a warm, crispy, maple-smoked hang with big travel energy. Sláinte.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob’s voice is finally cooperating, the office printer is not, and the pour is Woodinville’s 2025 Harvest Release: Triple Barrel II, five years in new American oak, then a spin through used Islay Scotch and Portuguese port wine barrels. We dig into what “craft” really means, the Moët Hennessy acquisition, Washington’s open-air fermentation vibes, and a tasting ride that swings from berry-sweet to...

Rob’s got a cold, Mark’s got a mission, and the pour of the day is Crown Royal Chocolate. The guys riff on Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel going full-time, wander through cacao’s wild backstory (from ancient drinks to Dutch presses), and break down why toasted and charred barrels tease out chocolatey notes in bourbon. Then it’s cocktail time with an instant crowd-pleaser: Crown Chocola...

Rob powers through a sore throat while we crack a WhistlePig PiggyBack Alfa Romeo F1 G‑Force finished rye, a 100 percent rye kissed with lychee and oolong tea and “wind tunnel tested” barrels. We chase flavor notes, kick around wild F1 facts, and talk why whisky keeps showing up on race cars. We also hit the week’s big industry headline about Uncle Nearest and receivership. Pour something, settle...

Rob and Mark are coming down from a rally week fueled by Jack Daniel’s Blackberry slushies and gearing up for their Scotland trip with a glass of Dalmore 12 in hand. Between rally beards, travel planning quirks, and the odd history of Scotch rules (pine barrels?!), they dig into the story of Dalmore’s royal stag, its unique cask-aging process, and why it’s a highland malt worth sipping. Hosted on...

In a tucked-away cabin during Sturgis, Mark sits down with Jed Lirette, Senior Brand Ambassador and Master Taster at Jack Daniel’s, to talk whiskey, travel, and what it’s really like to taste for one of the most famous distilleries in the world. From school field trips to the Lynchburg distillery to the surprising first sip of Jack’s new Blackberry flavor, Jed shares stories packed with authentici...

Kevin Sanders has been with Jack Daniel’s for over three decades, and he’s got stories to prove it, like handing out his business card in the middle of I-80. In this episode, we finally sit down with the legendary Barrel Man to talk about the science of the stave, why all the whiskey color comes from the barrel, how Sinatra Select got its grooves, and what happens when you age whiskey in maple ins...

We wondered if cherry whiskey even existed, and like a whiskey-wielding genie, Dan Brunner showed up with two bottles from Traverse City Whiskey Co. One's a silky 70-proof sipper, the other a punchy barrel-proof knockout. We dig into cherry trees, bourbon busts, market saturation, and why your liquor shelf might be stressing you out. It's boozy, it's snarky, and yeah… Rob gets mad at birds. Hosted...

Ozzy Osbourne has left the stage for good, and Rob and Mark are feeling all the feels, while drinking whiskey that tastes like s’mores. This episode of Whiskey@Work dives into Bardstown’s new flavored release, Mash & Mallow, and asks the big questions: Is whiskey becoming dessert? Are flavored bottles a trend or the future? And can you still be metal if your favorite drink is a vodka screwdriv...