Bourbon Real Talk

There is nothing worse than hearing that one of your ol' reliable shelfers is going allocated and will become much more difficult to find in stores. In this episode we want to give you a heads up on some Bourbons out there that are rumored to become allocated or that the signs are there these bottles could become harder to find. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject,...

There is good evidence that we could be living in a "bourbon bubble". The value of many bottles have skyrocketed. New distillers are joining the market in record numbers. The bourbon craze has been and still is very much a real thing. But how long will it last? Is overpaying for bottles now going to leave you will wishing you had waited to buy? Will the bourbon market crash? If you like th...

If you're looking to stock your collection with some amazing bourbons WITHOUT breaking the bank, then THIS is the episode for you. We hear a lot of hype about certain bottles. Most of which are pretty expensive. We've come up with 11 bourbons that give a lot of those hype train whiskeys a run for their money. If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like t...

Did you know there is a way, a fairly common way within the whiskey community, to get FREE whiskey? Well, sit back and take notes! Here are the best ways to get FREE 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. Motion graphics intro by robsusman.com BRT Merch: Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

So you may have seen all of the funny memes about Elon Musk buying up companies after the news broke about his purchase of Twitter. Well, I saw the meme of Elon Musk buying Buffalo Trace to make Blanton's affordable again. Which gave me the idea for this episode. Could Elon Musk buy Buffalo Trace and make the decision in doing so to make Blanton's affordably priced? If you like this conten...

Yes, there is a lot, A LOT, to love about whiskey. It our favorite beverage on the planet after all. BUT, there are some things that we do not like. In fact, there are 5 things in particular that we HATE about 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.   #bourbonrealtalk #bourbon #whiskey #top...

During my journey I have come across countless "myths" about alcohol and its impact on diets and health. In this episode we bring on Dr. J. Mack Slaughter. I have know Dr. Slaughter since he was about 15 years old. He was in a boy band that Lindsey did photography for. The band didn't last long, but J. Mack parlayed that into a successful career in Hollywood. Rather than being eaten up...

Have you ever wondered how much earth it takes to produce one bottle of whiskey? Well, we used to have that very same question. So we set out to get the answer, and there was only ONE place to go to find out - Frey Ranch Distillery. Colby and his family have been farming this slice of Nevada since before Nevada was a state. Everything they need to distill the delicious whiskey they produce, is gro...

So we know that Van Winkle wheated bourbons have the same mashbill and are distilled at the same distillery as the Weller line. We know that the only differences are either proof, barrel selection, age, and of course - price. BUT. Do these products taste vastly different? Do the Van Winkle offerings taste superior to the Weller products? Does it deserve the hype and price point? Well, we put this...

In this episode we set up Four Roses Master Distiller, Brent Elliott, in a blind tasting with 3 Four Roses offerings. One of them is from 1938. Can he pick it out? 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 #fourroses #masterdistiller #blindtasting #vintagewhiskey #vintagebourbon #d...

It doesn't matter how long you've been hanging around in the whiskey community, you know there is a lot of hype about certain bottle. A LOT of hype. But is it warranted? Are some of these bourbons selling for hundred and in some cases thousands worth the price? They may be fantastic whiskeys and pours that we absolutely love - but are the bottles worth these crazy prices on the secondary?...

Today we set out to find the answer to the question - "Can what you taste in a whiskey and whether you like that whiskey be influenced"? Though the results may be shocking, we totally saw it coming. Some whiskeys out there have a lot of hype. Some have a very high value on the market. Some are allocated and hard to find. But does that mean they are better than the more affordable, shelf av...

Let's say you're shopping for some bourbon and you see a 10 year bourbon, along with that same brand with an 18 year age statement. Wouldn't you assume the 18 year would be a better choice? It's likely a higher price point, so it's gotta be better right? Not so fast!   In this episode we secretly double blind taste test 3 whiskey enthusiasts to see if they really prefer the tas...

We get asked often - "Where can I find a birth year bottle?" Vintage whiskey, also known as "dusty's" within the whiskey enthusiast community, are fun to have in your collection. They provide a unique experience for friends and family who may be over for a pour. It's not often you can pour yourself some delicious brown juice that was distilled before you were even walking t...

We've all heard of Blanton's Single Barrel bourbon. We've all chased Blanton's. But do you know the REAL story of how Blanton's was created? Well, our guest Freddie Johnson - third generation at Buffalo Trace Distillery knows EXACTLY how Blanton's was created. Tune in and hear the story from the man himself.   If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject...

t's hard not to love the full, robust flavors that come with a Barrel Proof whiskey. Some bourbon lovers find that they love their lower proof whiskeys, but many LOVE the cask strength. After careful consideration, we present to you our TOP 10 BARREL PROOF Bourbons! Barrel Strength friends...gather round! COMMENT below YOUR favorite Barrel Proof/Cask Strength bourbon!  If you like this content...

Have you ever wondered which of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection you would like best? In this episode we set up a "DOUBLE BLIND" with Lindsey, Wes, and Curtis. They had no clue they were drinking the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and they didn't know what was in their glasses. We think you will find the results pretty surprising!   If you like this content, or even the discussi...

While we LOVE bourbon, and we LOVE whiskey...there are some whiskeys that we do not love. In fact, we wouldn't consider buying them. We are not here to bash brands or distillers, they certainly have their place. It's just our opinion, and these types of whiskey are not for us. What about you? BRT Merch: If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, we would like to pers...

MGP Whiskey has been around for decades and has played a major role in the history of bourbon. MGP can take credit for many of the craft distilleries and brands we love today for their role in contract distilling delicious American bourbon. Heck, MGP might just make a few bourbons that you love and you might not even know! A few weeks back we crowdsourced the whiskey community and came up with our...

Are allocated bourbons really worth all the hype? Can you notice a major taste difference? Are there shelf available products out there that taste just as good if not better? Well these are all questions worth exploring. In this episode Randy sets up Wes and Lindsey on a "double blind taste test". Double blind meaning, the tasters do not know what bottles are in the test AND they do not kn...

Let's start with what this episode is not. It is NOT a slam on Blanton's. In fact, we love Blanton's. This IS an episode that provides our top 10 alternatives to Blanton's that we feel taste just as good if not better. PLUS, these alternatives are affordable and easy to find at most liquor stores. So, if you're tired of not finding any Blanton's and want to try some solid p...

There is a bourbon out there that some of you love, many may have on their shelf, and most have tasted that doesn't REALLY exist. It's a whiskey that everyone has heard of, but few know the story and history behind the brand. What is it? Guess you'll have to tune in to find out! If you like this content, or even the discussion of this subject, I would like to personally invite you to j...

How do you negotiate with price gouging liquor stores, aka "Museums", aka "Prostitutes of the Whiskey World"? Randy shares is top tips and tricks when it comes to breaking down the barrier of these price gougers to get access to reasonably priced bottles. It may not work with some store owners, but it has worked for us before. Worth the try! If you like this content, or even the di...

There seems to be a debate on whether or not whiskey lovers who are bourbon hunting should ever leave a liquor store empty handed. If the liquor store you frequent doesn't have the allocated bottle you are looking for, should you walk out without purchasing anything? Well here is our perspective. Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! Merch: #bourbonrealt...

Do you travel for work or pleasure and enjoy whiskey hunting while you're away from home? We have some helpful tips on how to find allocated bottles like Weller, Blanton's, and EH Taylor while your traveling out of town. COMMENT one of your success stories of finding a good bottle on the road! Please Share With Your Whiskey Friends, Subscribe, Review, Like, and Comment! #bourbonrealtalk #b...