Bourbon Real Talk

With so many stores marking up their allocated and rare whiskeys it begs the question. Is this just good ol fashioned capitalism? Or is it greed?  #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #allocatedbourbon #allocatedwhiskey #pappyvanwinkle #blantons #buffalotrace #rarewhiskey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's a new king in Lynchburg Tennessee! Old No. 7 might be the most well known label of the Jack Daniel's lineup, but it is not the king. We love the Jack Daniel's single barrels, but...they aren't the king. There is a new product at Jack Daniel's that takes the crown, at least according their Head Distiller. And we couldn't agree more. 🟧 PATREON :: Exclusive content, b...

For some of our newer whiskey drinkers, ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant could be a little intimidating. Especially if you are around experienced whiskey lovers. So we are here to help boost your confidence and give you a few tips on how to order your whiskey in public like a boss! 🟧 PATREON :: Exclusive content, barrel picks, hangouts, and more - https://bit.ly/3IrsIX6 🟦 BOURBON REAL TAL...

There are a lot of top X lists out there. Top 10 Bourbons, Top 10 Ryes, Top 10 blah blah blah. But what are the facts? Those are just someone's opinion, right? So let's look at the Top 5 Bourbons of 2022 in terms on volume sold. I mean, would those be the top bourbons after all?  🟧 PATREON :: Exclusive content, barrel picks, hangouts, and more - https://bit.ly/3IrsIX6 🟦 BOURBON REAL TAL...

I frequently get asked, "What's the difference between Bourbon and Scotch?" In this episode we get into some of the more well known difference AND some complex differences as well. Even if you know the difference between these two whiskeys, you will no doubt learn something. #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #bourbon #whiskey #scotch #scotland #americanwhiskey #distillery #whi...

You don't have to have a massive whiskey or bourbon collection to have and offer an amazing tasting experience. Collecting bottles and impressing your friends and guests in one thing, but you truly only NEED 7 whiskeys. And these are them. *NOTE: When Randy is talking about toasted whiskeys and mentions Makers Mark, he is referring to the wood finishing and private selections. #bourbonrealtalk...

We hate to use the word "regret". We really do. Someone poured their blood, sweat, and tears in crafting the whiskey found in the bottle. Not mention, they've spent a ton of cash. BUT, there are some bottles that didnt quite hit our palates the right way, or the value and price ratio didn't quite add up. Here are 10 of those bottles.  #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #bo...

In recent whiskey news you may have heard that MGP purchased the brand Penelope. MGP contract distilled for Penelope before, so what does this mean for the brand moving forward? Also what does it mean for the other Non Distiller Producers that use MGP now? #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #bourbon #whiskey #MGP #whiskeynews #penelopebourbon #penelopewhiskey #contractdistilling #distiller...

We talk an awful lot about bourbon over here. We are Bourbon Real Talk after all. But we do love a good rye whiskey. So we thought we would give you our top 10 rye whiskeys of all time. Of course this is just our personal preference, so let us know in the comments YOUR favorite rye!  #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #bourbon #whiskey #ryewhiskey #rye #top10 #top10whiskey #allocatedwhisk...

Sure we drink whiskey neat. And quite a bit. But from time to time, you are just in the mood for a refreshing cocktail. It doesn't make you any less of a man or woman to enjoy a mixed whiskey drink. There is nothing with that at all. In fact, they are perfect for a hot day relaxing by the pool. With summer time upon, we figured we would give you our top whiskeys for mixing cocktails. Advertisi...

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control says the 26% of worldwide alcohol consumption is illicit and 25% of that consumption is counterfeit. They say that those products cause blindness and even death. This is the argument and "statistics" used to keep consumers from being to order alcohol from their favorite distilleries and have it shipped to their home. This is dumb. And here's why... A...

If you've been around the whiskey community long, you have no doubt heard the term "tater". Heck, you may have been called a tater. But what exactly is a whiskey tater? And what qualifies one as a tater? 🟧 PATREON :: Exclusive content, barrel picks, hangouts, and more - https://bit.ly/3IrsIX6 🟦 BOURBON REAL TALK COMMUNITY - private facebook group - https://bit.ly/3XQAvlT Advertising...

Yes, you read that correctly. I've tasted literally thousands of whiskeys in my life. And there are a lot of whiskeys that I really enjoy. But when I tasted this and found out what it was exactly, it absolutely BLEW MY MIND! Let me know in the comments if you have ever tried this whiskey before and what you thought! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

And just like that we are at episode 200! Wow time flies when you're having fun and sippin whiskey! We want to take this opportunity to thank all of you faithful viewers and BRTC members. Ya'll are awesome and the reason we are still here today. We thought we would celebrate episode 200 by looking at Lindsey's Top 5 Whiskeys and for fun we put Randy to the blind test! #bourbonrealtalk...

Industry trade groups are warning the bourbon industry that our white oak forests are not sustainable. Is this true? Without enough oak trees to support the bourbon industry, what will this do to bourbon as we know it? As you know, bourbon can only be aged in new charred oak containers (majority of which are barrels). So the bourbon industry depends on the oak forest and without it, bourbon will m...

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,...