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On this episode we finally get to that long awaited scotch tasting with Jura 10 Year , Springbank 10 Year, Loch Lomond 12 Year , Talisker 10 Year , Laphroaig 10 Year , and Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year.  We also dive into our annual year in review discussion where we talk about Florida's winters, the Asheville Pinball Museum, Nick's Bunnahabhain tattoo, our favorite drinks and episodes from...

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On this episode we sample and review Bruichladdich's Port Charlotte  while discussing the 2022 Word of the Year: Goblin Mode, rejecting social norms, bathtubs of banana pudding, depth of darkness- the story of a peated whisky, AI art, and fancy blinky things on screens. HAPPY NEW YEAR DREP AND STONERS!!!! Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  http...

On this episode we sample and review  Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream , Five Farms Irish Cream , and Drambuie , while discussing what makes a perfect holiday drink, Nick's red undies, Pentatonix, toy catalogs, gifts we wanted as a kid but never received, late 80s through mid 90s toy commercials, bougie birds, and The Christmas Price Index 2022. MERRY CHRISTMAS DREP AND STONERS!!!! Support Us On Patreo...

On this episode we sample Loch Lomond 12 Year with 2 variations , the Inchmurrin and Inchmoan, while discussing the cost to worth ratio of whisky, Kyle's trash pandas, 50 ml tasters, FIFA, the World Cup, not understanding the rules of the game, the amazing Japanese soccer fans, why they clean up after matches, why this doesn't happen in the U.S., good karma, theme park parking lots, and why it all...

On this episode we sample Jura 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky  while diving deep into a discussion on whether or not we should create children's media that explores difficult situations, Kyle's AC blowing up, the presentation of tragic elements for kids, the 1988 film Grave of the Fireflies, Kyle's neighbor, Drep and Stone brought to you by the fine folks at Wisecrack, emotionally stunted adult...

On this episode we sample the Abelour A'bunadh while discussing the AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso (don't worry, we'll warn you when the spoilers begin). We cover what makes it a great show, Emmy wins, the importance of self care, healthy masculinity, leadership, the complexity of human kind, being less judgmental and more curious, Thanksgiving party mishaps, Nick's Scottish geography knowledge, and Ky...

On this episode we sample two expressions from Campari's Whiskey Barons collection, W.B. Saffel and Bond & Lillard, while discussing why Michael Bublé is our most annoying listener, experimental bottles, tasting whiskey with our feet, some thoughts on whiskey pricing, waste both on a micro and macro level, why capitalism inherently creates vast amounts of waste, and what we can do about the amount...

On this episode we do a scotch tasting, six scotches from the Bunnahabhain Distillery to be exact. We sample and review the 12 Year , 18 Year , Stiuireadair,   12 year Cask Strength , Toiteach and Toiteach A Dha  while we discussing vocabulary, our patreon only casserole tasting series, why Kyle doesn't mind wasting $90 of whisky, why age doesn't always equal a better whisky, the beauty of scotch...

On this episode we sample and review the  Highland Park Gulf Coast Single Cask Edition while discussing the future of automation, why self checkout isn't efficient, whether or not automation is taking away from jobs, gloopy robot arms, more leisure time, Scottish geography, and why Nick always spills whisk(e)y on himself. Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hea...

On this episode we have a ton of fun nerding out over Irish whiskey with Daithi O'Connell, the Founder and self proclaimed Head Bottle Washer of W.D. O'Connell Whiskey Merchants . We sample Daithi's 10 Year Bourbon and Rye Series Single Grain Irish Whiskey and Bill Phil Peated Single Malt  expressions while discussing the origins of W.D. O'Connell, how Daithi goes about selecting whiskies for blen...

On this episode we sample and review Booker's 2022-02 "The Lumberyard Batch" while discussing whether or not college is "worth it," fancy jelly, our personal college journeys, the real truth about learning, chasing the prestige versus developing as a person, and aggressive whiskey.  Wisecrack video mentioned in the episode: https://youtu.be/ptypiprJFSI   Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon....

On this episode we do our annual fall beer roundup (list below) while discussing how we know it's Fall in Florida, the differences between a festbier and an oktoberfest, what the autumn season means to us, a little bit of that PSL, trick or treating while pouring sweat, "Pumpkin It Up," casserole season, fruit loop tasting notes, and mixing beers for science.  Beers Featured In This Episode: Sam A...

On this week's episode we give in to the marketing machine that is Buffalo Trace and we do a tasting of all of the new Benchmark expressions. We start with the original McAffee's Benchmark and then move through the Benchmark Top Floor , Small Batch , Single Barrel , Bonded , and Full Proof. Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/D...

On this special 4th BIRTHDAY EPISODE we revisit a birthday favorite, Redemption Whiskey, and review the High Rye Single Barrel Select Bourbon  while discussing our birthday, time as a confusing concept, YEAR 4!!!, the difference between active and passive entertainment, how to engage in each, Kyle's negative social media triggers, awareness with action, and A Fresh Crack sponsored by Charmin.  HAP...

On this episode we sample and review Jack Daniel's Bonded and Jack Daniel's Triple Mash while discussing mash bills, CharcoMellow, Nick joining the Mac cult, optimism as a choice, how to approach situations optimistically, negative reflection, Kyle bare chested eating McDonald's hamburgers in his car, and the effect of optimism on others.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandSton...

On this episode we sample and review Springbank 10  while discussing Campbeltown scotches, Scottish giraffes, The Rings of Power (SPOILER FREE), The Lord of the Rings, Oreo squats, dirty hobbits, warrior poets, and Kyle's hidden ability to talk to moths.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscrib...

On this episode we sample and review Maker's Mark FAE-01  while discussing MIT's prediction that our current society will end in 2040, whether or not we can change it, Nick picking fights with old ladies, the shared global economy, and our hopes for the next few years.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Videos Re...

On this episode we sample and review Bourbon Coffee Co's Single Barrel Aged Coffee while discussing our favorite coffee shops, how we take our coffee, crunchy coffee, the scourge that is instant coffee, caffeine addiction, and our favorite brewing methods.   Grab a Bag (or 7) of Your Own: https://bourboncoffeeco.com  - Tell Em Drep and Stone Sent You Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

On this episode we sample and review Ardbeg's Corryvreckan  single malt Scotch whisky while discussing comedians. We cover high proof peated whiskies, our favorite comedians, what makes a great comedian, and why comedy is so important. Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Buy Us a Pint:  www.buymeacoffee.com/drepand...

On this episode we sample and review Heaven's Door Cask Strength  and discuss Pixar's Lightyear. We cover celebrity whiskeys, muppets, Kyle taking notes, what we liked about Lighyear, the issues we had with it, and whether or not it's more than just a gorgeous animated film.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Buy...

On this episode we talk with our friends Jose and David, brewers at Leatherback Brewing Co. in the US Virgin Islands. Not only do we sample 5 of their amazing beers, but we also discuss how Leatherback is working to bring great beer to the Virgin Islands, the origins of Leatherback Brewing, the challenges of brewing beer on an island, cruise ships, and dandelions.  Check out Leatherback Brewing: h...

On this week's episode we celebrate our 150th episode by doing the long awaited high proof rye whiskey tasting.  Rye whiskeys featured in this episode: Stellum Single Barrel Rye, Balcones Cask Strength Single Barrel Rye , Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye , Ry3 Rum Cask Finish Rye , and Willet Family Estate Bottled Rye. Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hea...

On this episode we sample and review Riverset Rum , a rum finished in rye whiskey barrels, and discuss our reactions to Marvel's Phase 5 line-up announcements, mature Marvel, the evolution of characters, and the future of the MCU.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Buy Us a Pint:  www.buymeacoffee.com/drepandston...

On this episode we review Compass Box Artist Blend and discuss summer Scotch, blending whiskies, age statements, micro routines, macro routines, work routines, the role of routines in the life of a creative, and whether or not routine requires purpose. We'd love to hear from you!  https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Help Support the Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone Buy Us a Pint:  www.buy...