Bourbon Matters

The guys taste Blaum Brothers bourbon and rye and the pitfalls of visiting Galena, IL.

The guys try 40 Winks Barrel Proof from Barnstormer Distillery in Rockford, IL and discuss their plans for their custom whiskey that Barnstormer will be producing.

The guys try Peerless bourbon and discuss some plans for the upcoming weekend.

This week the guys try Mellow Corn, a Heaven Hill Bottle in Bond corn whiskey, and discuss Jake's horrible Blanton's debacle and Limp Bizkit.

On this 4th of July episode, the guys talk about air travel, the history of whisky in America, and try Resilient Bottled in Bond and Resilient 16 year

Dan and Jake invite Jenna Ray to sub in for Roberto as they try Dan's Infinity Bottle and discuss their weekend distillery visits.

On this episode, the guys open Jack Daniel's Bonded and talk about some big news in the world of Jack Daniel's.

The guys try Rabbit Hole Heigold, talk about the distillery, and get in to some news stories about the world's largest bottle of whiskey and more!

The guys team up with Dick and Kurt from 4th Dram & Goal to discuss Chicago winters, Blackhawk's Jersey colors, Tom Brady replacing Joe Buck, and bourbon (of course). The group gives their notes on Michter's US-1 Small Batch Bourbon. You can find 4th Dram & Goal anywhere you listen to podcasts.

The guys discuss Light Whiskey and try the #bourbonthieves Ry3 14 year light whiskey barrel pick.

The guys talk Metallica and metal music as they try the new Rye the Lightning release from Blackened.

Dan and Roberto are out of town this week, so #bourbonwife Jenna Ray stepped in with Jake to taste Penelope Toasted Series Illinois Select #3 Bourbon.

The guys debate if Ewoks ruined Star Wars and try Castle & Key's Small Batch #2 Bourbon and Restoration Rye.

The guys discuss the Kentucky Derby, Mint Juleps, and Derby fashion before tasting Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof (2020 release).

The guys try Hard Truth's Sweet Mash Rye, explain what "sweet mash" means, and give an unsolicited Taco Bell advertisement.

In this episode, the guys talk about a tasting event they attended the night before and taste the High Rye Bourbon offering from Blue Run.

This week, the guys recap the March Dramness Bracket and get back to basics with a smooth, easy going bourbon that everyone can enjoy: Basil Hayden. 

In Part 3 of our blind bracket taste tournament, the guys sample the 4 top contenders, advance the superior pours, and determine a Champion of Bourbon (or at least out of the 8 submissions)! 

The guys have entered 2 bottles each, and the Bourbon Wives each entered one, into a blind tasting bracket which will determine an ultimate bourbon champion (at least out of the 8 picks in the bracket)! In this episode the guys pit Bourbons W and X against each other, and Bourbons Y and Z. The tournament will conclude in the third episode of the series where we will crown a Champion!

The guys have entered 2 bottles each, and the Bourbon Wives each entered one, into a blind tasting bracket which will determine an ultimate bourbon champion (at least out of the 8 picks in the bracket)! In this episode the guys pit Bourbons A and B against each other, and Bourbons C and D. Come back next episode for Bourbons W, X, Y, and Z. The tournament will conclude in the third episode of the...

On the final episode of our Top 5 Findable Whiskey series, we try Jake's picks and try Woodford Double Oaked and Elijah Craig Small Batch. Jake's other 3 picks are Willet Family Estate Rye, Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon, and TX Bourbon.

On the second episode of our 3 part series on the Guy's Top 5 Findable Whiskeys, we get Dan's picks and try James Pepper 1776 Bourbon and Jefferson Twin Oak. Dan's other 3 picks are Maker's Mark, Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon, and Buffalo Trace Bourbon.

On this first episode of our Top 5 Findable Whiskeys series, Roberto gives us his top picks and we taste Willet Pot Still Bourbon and Bulleit Rye. Roberto's other 3 top whiskeys are Knob Creek 9, Basil Hayden 10 year, and Elijah Craig Rye.

In this Bonus Episode, we try 3 expressions from Smooth Ambler out of West Virginia - Contradiction Bourbon, Old Scout Straight Bourbon, and Founders’ Cask Strength Series Rye. Give these a try. You won’t be disappointed!

In our seventh episode, we talk about new rare releases and a developing Chinese whiskey market. We then sample High West’s High Country Single Malt whiskey. A mild, fruity, fragrant dram that will please a sophisticated palate. After discussing its flavor profile, we surprise ourselves and decide to try 2 more whiskeys from High West. Cause, why not?! Tune in to see what happens when we do a trip...