Distilled: Legends & Lore

In this episode, we are treated to a conversation with Natali, the National Agave Ambassador of Constellation Brands. Join us as we get an education in tequila ranging from agave types, production, innovative barrel aging, and of course sipping and so much more. Key Moments :(00:00) Intro (01:15) First Pour of Casa Noble (02:00) Tequila Production (03:53) What makes agave different? (05:48) Terroi...

In this episode, we are treated to a flavor-filled conversation with the one and only bourbon trailblazing Peggy Noe Stevens. Join us as we discuss her history and continued passion for changing and transforming the bourbon industry. Key Moments:(00:00) Intro (03:15) What Bourbon Women Means (08:33) The Maker’s Mark Bourbon Women Experience (10:28) Spirit of Women Film Preview (13:22) Who is Peggy...

In this episode, we are treated to a conversational journey with award-winning bourbon writer Susan Reigler. Join us as we discuss her non-linear, adventurous path to becoming one of the most multi-faceted, well-respected, and award-winning bourbon writers in the industry. Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (03:57) Zoology (05:40) Brass bands, miners, and pubs - have your drinks and play with them too (08...

In this episode we are treated to a cocktail masterclass with the one and only Cocktail Contessa aka Heather Wibbels. Join us as she guides us through using sensory to craft elevated cocktail experiences. Key Moments:(00:00) Intro (05:11) Bourbon and bitters class (06:03) Find your old fashioned (06:22) Your palate changes (08:24)Choosing a cocktail (09:06)The Whiskies (09:40) The Amari (14:12) Ch...

New Name. New Vibe. Same Curious Palate. After a long break, the podcast is back, and it has a wild new twist. Say hello to Wyld Pours 🥃 (formerly Distilled: Legends & Lore) We’re diving into blind tastings, bottle battles, and offbeat conversations with the people behind the pours: distillers, brewers, vintners, sommeliers, and industry pros. Less lore, more flavor. Less script, more sip. Hi...

In this episode, we look back on the year 2023 and talk about our tastings and learnings. Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (00:45) What we saw (01:51) What we tasted (03:05) What we learned Hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠ Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit  ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠  for reviews and other content If you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecur...

In this episode, we give our Top 5 Smash, Sip or Pass episodes of 2023. Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (01:29) #5 (04:02) #4 (06:26) #3 (09:48) #2 (11:35) #1 What did you think about this Top 5 Smash, Sip or Pass Episodes of 2023? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a message at hello@thecuratedcup.com If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episode...

In this episode, after blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies, we reveal all of the matchups in our 2023 Battle of the Wheats and our 2023 Champion of the Wheats. View all matchups at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (01:36) Sweet 16 (18:31) Elite 8 (30:19) Final Four (35:58) Finals What did you think of Battle of the Wheats 2023? Let us know by checking out th...

In this episode we taste the final matchup of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats. Listen to find out which whiskey is our Champion of the Wheats 2023. Stay tuned for our reveal of all matchups and our winner. View all matchups at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (0:00) Intro (00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:25) Whiskey #10 (03:37) Whiskey #16 (05:56) Smash Sip or Pass...

In this episode we continue the Final Four of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:10) Whiskey #6 (03:01) Whiskey #10 Are you enjoying this battle of the wheats blind tasting? Let us know by checking...

In this episode we begin the Final Four of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:22) Whiskey #13 (03:29) Whiskey #16 (05:12) Smash Sip or Pass Are you enjoying this battle of the wheats blind tasting?...

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:10) Whiskey #9 (02:53) Whiskey #10 What did you think of the Elite 8? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A o...

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:10) Whiskey #13 (03:01) Whiskey #14 Are you enjoying this battle of the wheats blind tasting? Let us know...

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:22) Whiskey #6 (03:26) Whiskey #12 (04:59) Smash Sip or Pass Are you enjoying this battle of the wheats blind tasting?...

In this episode we begin the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:22 Whiskey #15 03:37 Whiskey #16 05:52 Smash Sip or Pass Are you enjoying this battle of the wheats blind tasting? Let us kno...

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:07 Whiskey #8 02:55 Whiskey #9 What whiskey have you been underwhelmed by? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us...

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:19 Whiskey #7 03:01 Whiskey #10 04:42 Smash Sip or Pass What whiskey have you found to be fantastic on the nose for you? Let us know by c...

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:07 Whiskey #6 03:06 Whiskey #11 Do you look for a matching nose and palate in a whiskey? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A...

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:19 Whiskey #5 03:17 Whiskey #12 05:09 Smash Sip or Pass What notes do you look for on the palate of wheated whiskey? Let us know by check...

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:07 Whiskey #4 03:24 Whiskey #13 What wows you with a wheated whiskey? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a mes...

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: 00:47 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works 02:19 Whiskey #3 03:19 Whiskey #14 04:17 Smash Sip or Pass What do you think of wheated whiskey? Do you like it or is...

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:07) Whiskey #2 (03:35) Whiskey #15 What notes do you look for in wheated whiskey? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sendi...

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we kicked off our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated bourbons to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:24) Whiskey #1 (02:28) Whiskey #16 (05:13) Smash Sip or Pass What do you think of wheated whiskey? Do you like...

In this episode of Distilled: Legends & Loure, we sit down with Stephen Gould, founder of Golden Moon Distillery in Golden CO. We discuss his journey to founding Golden Moon Distillery, the reality of being a master distiller, sourced whiskey, the emerging category of American Single Malt and so much more. Key Moments : (00:00) Intro (01:33) Origin story (01:56) Distilling from beer (03:02) Do...

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature: Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 104 Proof Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye, 116.28 Proof What whiskies remind you of fall? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a message at hello@thecuratedcup.com If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on...