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This week’s  GolfCask Podcast  is a four-pour flight you won’t forget: 🥃 A festival recap from Fredericksburg where Chippo, whiskey math, and free flasks stole the show. 🇮🇪 An Irish wake for distilleries gone too soon—and why whiskey’s always harder to bury than a bad drive. ⛳ A DP Tour scandal featuring Sam Bairstow, a wrong scorecard, and a shame bell straight out of Game of Thrones. ✈️ And fi...

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"Mastering Complexity" - GolfCask Life September Edition Read Here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/725605385/ 

"Mastering Complexity" - GolfCask Life September Edition Read Here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/725605385/ 

"Mastering Complexity" - GolfCask Life September Edition Read Here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/725605385/ 

"Mastering Complexity" - GolfCask Life September Edition Read Here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/725605385/ 

"Mastering Complexity" - GolfCask Life September Edition Read Here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/725605385/ 

In this engaging conversation, Brian Bailie, Mike Grevlos, and Chris George explore various themes in golf, focusing on mindset, resilience, and strategies for success. They discuss Tommy Fleetwood's recent performance, the importance of understanding different mindsets (promotion vs. prevention), and how golfers can handle pressure in critical situations. The conversation also delves into pra...

Whiskey in the glass, golf on the mind—let’s get started. 🍀⛳🥃 In this episode of GolfCask, we pour four stories into one round: Baby Power  – how Powers Irish Whiskey invented the world’s first mini bottle in 1889 and changed travel drinking forever. The Sheep Who Ruined Golf  – the woolly pranksters who accidentally created bunkers and made the game harder (and better). Devil’s Due Distillery...

In Part 2 of our Filibuster Tasting, we dive deep into the  Charred Series —a bold experiment where global cuisine meets Virginia bourbon. Sid walks us through incredible flavor profiles like  Keto Mist (lime & shishito), Persian Gold (saffron & rose), Mediterranean Blaze (bay leaf & clove), Agni (charred cardamom), and Kingston (jerk spice) . We compare each expression, talk about ble...

This week on  Inside the Ropes , we’re teeing up three stories that prove golf and whiskey always have more in common than you think: 1️⃣ Bourbon’s “bust” isn’t the end of the round — just a lay-up before the comeback. 2️⃣ Sebastián Muñoz fires a historic 59 at LIV Indianapolis, turning a double bogey into destiny. 3️⃣ The Filibuster Distillery story: how Sid Dilawri went from stocking shelves to...

Sid Dilawri, owner and distiller at Filibuster Distillery in Moraytown, VA, takes GolfCask on a behind-the-scenes tour of his new “World of Whiskey” lineup. What started as a liquor store success story has evolved into a brick-and-mortar distillery producing grain-to-glass spirits with a truly unique twist—spice-charring barrels for distinctive flavor profiles. Sid shares his journey from computer...

From John Daly’s legendary day against Tiger Woods to a tongue-in-cheek Wild Turkey rescue plan, the  Inside the Ropes crew takes you on a four-story ride through GolfCask’s best recent blog posts. We’ll relive the chaos and charm of Daly’s victory, rally bourbon fans to save America’s favorite bird, pull back the curtain on our first blind tasting showdown, and drop a PSA for whiskey lovers balan...

First, we introduce the  GolfCask Whiskey Syndicate , a tasting league where strong opinions are bottled at cask strength—and our new  Pour Decisions  rating system is born. Then we head to the Andes for a GolfCask-certified course review of  Chapelco Golf & Resort , a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece in Patagonia. Next, we drop the hammer with a Ryder Cup rant that calls out LIV golfers trying to do...

It’s the rare  fifth Wednesday , folks—and this one’s gone off script. No guests. No outline. Just Bailie, a pour of Irishman Founder's Reserve, and your questions. In this rogue episode of  GolfCask’s Bottle Share , we cover: 🏌️‍♂️  Golf tips for new players:  Why distance and directional control matter more than you think (and why putting is your secret weapon). 🥃  Canadian whiskey explaine...

From the windswept cliffs of Royal Portrush to the peach-laced pours of Catoctin Creek, this episode of  Inside the Ropes brings you four unforgettable segments: ⛳️  Top 3 Takeaways from The Open Championship  – Scheffler’s calm domination, Team USA’s fireworks, and Rory’s heartfelt homecoming. 🥃  Distillery Certification: Catoctin Creek  – A peach-brandy-powered visit to one of Virginia’s fines...

This week on  Between the Ears , GolfCask founder Brian Bailie dives into Scottie Scheffler's recent introspective comments that had the golf world buzzing—for about 24 hours before everyone moved on. Joined by mental performance coach Dr. Mike Grevlos and elite coach Chris George, the crew unpacks the psychology of winning, purpose, and what drives elite players like Scheffler. From the fleeting...

🥃  Story 1: Blind Barrels & Old Friends A group of Virginia Tech grads from the Class of ’95 reconnect after 30 years—with blind whiskey tastings and group calls that turn into a tradition. No labels. No ego. Just memories and mystery. Winner of the night?  “C” – Prideful Goat 9-Year Rye. 📅  Event Alert: Join us  July 25th  at  Birdwood Golf Course & The Mill Room  in Charlottesville for...

Most folks grab a bottle based on a fancy label or the word “bourbon” slapped on the front. But looks can lie—and marketing can mislead. In this video, Certified Bourbon Steward and GolfCask founder Bailie breaks down exactly what’s legally required on a whiskey label in the U.S.From class and type to the hidden truth behind “handcrafted in small batches,” you’ll learn how to decode whiskey labels...

In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the art of whiskey and cigar pairing, tasting various types of whiskey including Irish, Bourbon, and Scotch, while enjoying an Oliva Cameroon cigar. They discuss flavor profiles, personal preferences, and the nuances of tasting notes, all while sharing humorous anecdotes and insights about their experiences with whiskey and cigars. The conversation...

3 Men. 3 Whiskeys. 1 Cigar. And a Secret Word Game You Didn’t See Coming. n this hilariously unfiltered episode, Brian, Bo, and Eddie take you inside a whiskey and cigar pairing night gone beautifully sideways. What starts as a refined tasting of Redbreast Cask Strength, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel, and Johnny Walker Black quickly turns into a smoky spiral of Tupperware talk, marsupial metaphors,...

Let’s get real—your short game isn’t broken because of your wedge or your golf ball. It’s broken because you’ve got no skill at impact. In this video, GolfCask Coach Bailie breaks down the 5 core impact skills every golfer needs to master to control spin, launch, and distance. From low-point control to distance rhythm, this isn’t just about hitting shots—it’s about building a short game that actua...

Some weeks on the course are smooth fairways and single barrels. Others? Patchy greens, dramatic exits, and whiskey-fueled therapy sessions. This week on  Inside the Ropes , we take you through: 🥃 The  Virginia Pour Tour  – our members’ favorite whiskeys from the Old Dominion 🛑 A brutally honest  Non-Certification Review  of Innsbruck Golf Club in Georgia 🌹 A fresh twist on  The Caddielor , as...

In this episode, Brian Bailie hosts Colonel Chuck Reinhold from Virginia Foothills Distillery, discussing the journey of starting a distillery, the intricacies of bourbon production, and the importance of community support. Chuck shares insights on tasting notes, blending processes, and the challenges faced in the distilling industry. The conversation also touches on future plans for the distiller...

This week on  Inside the Ropes , we tee off with a hidden gem in South America— Pilar Golf in Buenos Aires , where resort luxury and shotmaking drama collide. Then we relive the bittersweet collapse of  Tommy Fleetwood  at TPC River Highlands, proving once again that golf can break hearts in a single swing. Finally, we raise a glass to science—because yes,  whiskey might actually help you live lon...