Bourbon Real Talk

In January of this year, there was a report released by a Canadian organization funded by Health Canada in which they state that they recommended zero alcoholic drinks per week. They went on to say that two drinks per week would leave you at a relatively low-risk. With that said, there are some things that don't quite add up with this report and so we are here to expose the truth behind this r...

Some say that the Single Barrel is the new allocated whiskey alternative. A lot of experienced whiskey enthusiasts will focus more on finding a good single barrel than hunting down allocated bottles. But are they really better? Is the single barrel from a brand better than its regular shelfer? Well we put that to the test. A BLIND TEST. Which do we prefer?   #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommun...

It seems only fair to follow up our previous episode - "Top 8 Allocated Whiskeys Worth the Hunt" - with the Top 11 Allocated Whiskeys NOT Worth It. Of course this is just our opinion and based on our palate so you should absolutely try these before you buy them. See for yourself. If you love them, then great. However, based on our experience, these are not worth the hunt or secondary price...

There is a lot of allocated whiskey out there and equally as much hype around certain bottles. Even the thought of bottles that are labeled as "allocated" drive some to FOMO. But, just because a whiskey or bourbon is allocated, is it worth the hunt? Are all allocated whiskeys worth driving all over town, store to store, waiting in lines, paying premiums...are they worth it? We don't th...

It's horrible to think about and almost brought me to tears looking at this photo of my whiskey wall on fire, but begs the question - is all this whiskey covered in my home insurance policy? If my collection burned down, or an earthquake, or any accidental damage...would my home insurance replace it? And if they would, how much would they pay? Would it be market value or what I paid for the bo...

We've had the expensive whiskey's of the world. Most of them we love and enjoy. BUT, what about those screw-top whiskeys that live on the bottom shelf? We decided to walk into our local liquor store and find the cheapest whiskeys that had to offer and rank them blind. You might find the results pretty shocking!   ********************************** For EXCLUSIVE CONTENT and DEEPER CONNECTIO...

Have you ever wondered how two bourbons can taste so different? Given the strict guidelines that must be followed to qualify a whiskey as a bourbon, how is there such a variance? Dayn and Reaghan Belfour of NHL hockey fame and Belfour spirits stop in to discuss the distillation and maturation process. ********************************** For EXCLUSIVE CONTENT and DEEPER CONNECTION :: patreon.com/bou...

If you've been around the whiskey community for long at all, you've heard the term "whiskey hunting". It's the art of searching high and low, store to store, relationship to relationship - all in order to find a bottle of allocated whiskey. But is it all worth it? Is it stupid to invest so much time and energy into finding a single bottle of bourbon? If you like this content, o...

Following and supporting your favorite celebrities is one thing, but is the celebrity whiskey out there any good? Is it worth buying? What are some ways to grade a celebrity whiskey? Well we cover these questions and more in this episode!   If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community.   *****************...

We get asked quite often, "What is your daily drinker?" Well, to be honest, that list of daily drinkers changes throughout the year. But nevertheless, there are a good group of steady daily's on our list that we find regularly on shelves and at an affordable price. This is our list of what is currently in heavy rotation. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject,...

Recent news has leaked that Buffalo Trace has fired the long time distributor Republic National. How will this affect the distribution of allocated whiskey? Will there be more availability? Will more stores get access to these rare bottles each year? Why did they fire them? If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free mem...

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What do the experienced Whiskey Drinkers say they wish they knew when they first started? Let us save you a little frustration and heartache. Here is part two.   #whiskey #bourbon #bourbonadvice #bourbontips #whiskeytips #whiskeyjourney #bourbonjourney #bourbonhype #bourbonhunting #buyingwhiskey #pappy #papyvanwinkle #pappy20 #pappy15 #ripvanwinkle #blantons #whiskeycollection #buffalotrace #birth...

What do the experienced Whiskey Drinkers say they wish they knew when they first started? Let us save you a little frustration and heartache. Here is part one. What do the experienced Whiskey Drinkers say they wish they knew when they first started? Let us save you a little frustration and heartache. Here is part one. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like...

Many may find it surprising that a brand as historic as Wild Turkey that is so largely distributed would only have a couple mashbills. But the question is, do ALL of the bourbons that Wild Turkey and Russell's offer really come from just one bourbon mashbill? If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member communi...

Who doesn't love checking out other whiskey enthusiast's collections? We want you to meet Mike. He's a friend and viewer of the show and invited us down to his home bar to check out his collection and talk whiskey. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community. #whiskey #bourbon #bourbonhype #b...

If you've been hunting whiskey for any amount of time, chances are you have found yourself frustrated with your local liquor stores. They never have the allocated whiskey you are looking for, and when they do, they seem to "save it for their friends". No doubt the local liquor stores get a lot of flack in whiskey shopping, but is it for good reason? Let's hear from the liquor store...

We are undoubtedly living in the Bourbon Boom. New brands are coming out and historical brands are dropping delicious new products left and right. We have our Top 10 new whiskey recommendations for you to consider. ******************************************************************* Still Austin Whiskey Co - Order online or find a retailer near you! *************************************************...

Block Bar is one of the only solutions to being able to get access and purchase highly allocated whiskey (and other spirits) with the option to sell it to someone else LEGALLY. It's a very interesting concept and well worth the watch. ******************************************************************* Still Austin Whiskey Co - Order online or find a retailer near you! *************************...

Everyone has heard of Pappy Van Winkle, Blanton's, George T. Stagg, William LaRue Weller, and E.H. Taylor. Everyone. These are some of the most hyped bourbons in the world. But are they worth the hype? Do they live up to the buzz? Are they worth the high secondary prices? ******************************************************************* Still Austin Whiskey Co - Order online or find a retail...

Unfortunately in the world we live, this is an episode that had to be done. In the whiskey community, especially online, being scammed is a real threat and sadly it's becoming a lot more prevalent. We thought it would be helpful to warn you about the threats we have seen and heard of around the whiskey world and hopefully prevent you from falling victim. Still Austin Whiskey Co - Order online...

Often the hype train is blowin and goin so loud and so fast down the tracks that its all we can see as bourbon drinkers. The problem with that is all of the delicious whiskeys on the bottom shelf of the store that are ignored and not given the proper respect they deserve. Here are the TOP 10 crowd sourced bourbons that typically live on the lower shelves of your liquor stores. Still Austin Whiskey...

We see a lot of Top 10 lists out there. Top 10 Bourbons, Top 10 Affordable Bourbons, you get the idea - But we've noticed that there are some staples within the bourbon community that are often overlooked on these lists. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invite you to join our free member community.   Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

After a visit to the doctor, I had to take a step back and seriously ask myself, "Am I drinking too much?" Is there such a thing as drinking too much without being an alcoholic? How much should I be drinking? How does over drinking effect your health? In this episode I open up about my health journey as well as share my thoughts on how much I was drinking. If you like this content, or even...

So you have a passion for whiskey. You love it. You are building a collection and enjoying all of the wonderful things about whiskey. However, your significant other doesn't quite share the excitement. How do you get them interested? What techniques are there for enticing them to whiskey fandom? If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to personally invit...