GolfCask - Originals

This Name, has become synonymous with bourbon. It's a brand that has endured for over two centuries, weathering wars,, and the Great Depression. But behind every bottle lies a story of resilience, family legacy, and an unexpected turn that ensured its survival. And now, the rest of the pour.

The "Bottled and Bonded" designation represents a high standard of quality in the American whiskey industry, established by the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act to combat deceptive production practices. Whiskeys bearing this label must be produced in one distillation season by a single distiller, aged for at least four years in a government-supervised bonded warehouse, bottled at 100 proof, and clearly la...

Brian Bailie and Gareth McShea discuss their recent venture, "Greens and Grain," a society merging whiskey and golf, launched in Ireland with positive feedback. They plan to adapt the concept for U.S. regulations at Green Hills Country Club in Virginia, featuring golf and whiskey sharing. They also chat about their experiences with various whiskies and prepare for their next event, using the club’...

🥃🎙️ In this podcast episode, Brian Bailie interviews Rebecca Harris from Catoctin Creek Distillery, as part of the "Whiskey Made Me Say It: Virginia Distillers Edition." Rebecca talks about their journey, starting the distillery in 2009, and the inspiration drawn from the history of whiskey in America. 📜 The distillery focuses on making rye whiskey the traditional way, using pot stills despite m...

Enjoy a light herted and fun single malt tour inside this episode of the speakeasy! Follow us at   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuel Performance Network⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this podcast, about whiskey and golf.....please follow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Speakeasy_Mixing_Passions⁠⁠⁠⁠  on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and your favorite podcast provider, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ has the video version Please leave us a 5 star ranking for the team , this will help...

When you lovely wife questions your whiskey allotment , you need to work the problem. Invite her to crack a bottle and review together. :-) Follow us at   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuel Performance Network⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this podcast, about whiskey and golf.....please follow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Speakeasy_Mixing_Passions⁠⁠⁠⁠  on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and your favorite podcast provider, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ has the video version Please...

Learn about golf, life, perfomance and Whsikey in this great sit down via the internet with Gaerth McShea. You know Gareth from counless apperances in Fuel, In the Hunt Podcast and other streaming services. Follow us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuel Performance Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this podcast, about whiskey and golf.....please follow ⁠⁠⁠@Speakeasy_Mixing_Passions⁠⁠⁠ on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and your favorite p...

John Pond, former Div 1 football player, whiskey enthusist and Golf nut Joins the Speakeasy. Tasting and Talking....... Follow us at   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuel Performance Network⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this podcast, about whiskey and golf.....please follow  ⁠⁠@Speakeasy_Mixing_Passions⁠⁠  on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and your favorite podcast provider, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ has the video version Please leave us a 5 star ranking f...

Enjoyed tasting the blind barrel selection, Rock Town, And field six questions from you the listener..... Follow us at   ⁠⁠⁠Fuel Performance Network ⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this podcast, about whiskey and golf.....please follow @Speakeasy_Mixing_Passions on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and your favorite podcast provider, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ has the video version Please leave us a 5 star ranking for the team , this will...

Learn more with out blind tasting and Eddie's Allotment. Follow us at   ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuel Performance Network⁠ ⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this podcast, about whiskey and golf.....please follow  ⁠@Speakeasy_Mixing_Passions⁠  on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and your favorite podcast provider, ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ has the video version Please leave us a 5 star ranking for the team , this will help us find more listeners and expand...

Special guest Eddie K, drops in the speakeasy to talk whiskey, golf and misconceptions.

In this episode of "Whiskey Made Me Say It," Brian Bailie welcomes Mark Immelman, a renowned golf coach and commentator, for an engaging conversation blending golf and whiskey. They discuss their shared passion for both, with Brian guiding Mark through a tasting of Woodford Reserve bourbon, highlighting the similarities between appreciating whiskey and refining golf skills. Mark shares his journey...

Brian Bailie introduces a new GolfCask series called "Deep Pours Inside the Barrel," where he dives into detailed whiskey tastings, beginning with Silkie Red. This Irish whiskey, triple distilled and featuring a subtle peat smoke, comes from the scenic Donegal area. Brian shares his experience visiting the distillery, noting its unique blend of malted barley aged in various barrels, yiel...

In Episode Eleven of  The Blend , Brian Bailie explores the interplay of water in both golf and whiskey, delving into how water affects whiskey's flavor and aroma while also offering insights into avoiding water hazards on the golf course. The episode features a fun game called "Whiskey Unlock," where Brian experiments with different water levels in whiskey to reveal new flavors. He...

In this conversation, Brian Bailie is hosting the $100 Challenge at The Whiskey Jar in Charlottesville, Virginia, joined by Eddie and Chris Bone. The challenge involves testing the creativity and quality of whiskey cocktails and pours within a $100 budget. Chris, the bartender, starts with a smoked Sazerac cocktail using local ingredients and High West Double Rye, followed by an Old Forester 10-Ye...

In this episode of "Whiskey Made Me Say It," Brian Bailie interviews LPGA golfer Lauren Coughlin, discussing her journey from her rookie year in 2018 to winning her first tournament and her upcoming participation in the Solheim Cup. They reflect on her growth, the importance of having a strong support system, and maintaining balance between life on and off the course. Lauren shares insig...

In episode nine of GolfCask's "The Blend," Brian Bailey delves into the importance of tempo and timing in both golf and whiskey maturation. He explains how controlling putt distance, especially for short putts, parallels the process of whiskey aging in charred barrels, where the time spent in the barrel influences the final flavor. The episode also features a whiskey nose game to enh...

Alright GolfCask nation, Brian Bailie here with another blind tasting after a member's request to be more interactive. I’m revisiting number seven due to audio issues in the previous recording. Today, we're focusing on five key elements: region, grain, proof, age, and a wild card. This whiskey, with its dark amber color and slow, wide legs, presented a sweet, spicy, and fruity profile. Che...

Welcome to GolfCask Nation! This is Brian Bailie bringing you our new podcast, episode eight, a question and answer session. Next week, episode nine, titled "Tempo and Timing: Controlling the Putt Distance and the Burn of the Barrel," will cover distance control in putting and the impact of barrel char on whiskey flavor. This week, we answer questions from different categories: newbies,...

Hey GolfCask fans, Brian Bailie here, welcoming you to episode seven, "Steady Legs and a Smooth Stroke." We've revamped our format based on feedback to blend whiskey knowledge and golf insights more cohesively. Today, we explore whiskey "legs" to understand proof and aging, and discuss stabilizing your lower body in putting to avoid sways and rotations. We also introduce &q...

Welcome to GolfCask Nation! I'm Brian Bailie, bringing you Elevated Pairings, Start Lines, and Barrel Types, where we fuse whiskey and golf. Today, we explore putting start lines and whiskey barrel types. Just as the putter face controls the ball's direction, the barrel and aging process drive whiskey's flavor. We compare American oak (known for caramel and vanilla), French oak (spicy...

In the "One Pour, One Cocktail, One Hundred Challenge," Brian Bailie and Nephew Hunter visit a J.H. Bards to play a game. They each receive a $100 budget to evaluate a cocktail and a neat whiskey pour, focusing on flavor, creativity, and balance. Brian enjoys a complex single malt while Hunter tries a traditional bourbon. They both appreciate the detailed preparation and presentation of...

Hey Golf Cask Nation, Brian Bailie here with a special episode of "The Blend" focusing on blind tasting, where we identify whiskey details without labels. Using a whiskey advent calendar, I analyze the nose, color, legs, and taste of the whiskey to guess its origin, grain, age, and proof. I guessed an American rye, which turned out to be Sonoma Distilling Cherrywood Smoked Rye. For begin...

Alright Golf Cask Nation, this is Brian Bailie bringing you a special podcast we're calling "Making Turkey Bacon." I've been blending my own whiskeys and came up with a mix of Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Whistle Pig Ten, which I've named Turkey Bacon. This blend has unique flavors, combining the spicy, caramel notes of Rare Breed with the fruity, minty sweetness of Whistle Pig...

Hey there GolfCask Nation, Brian Bailie here with a new tasting of American Brick bourbon, a unique four-grain bourbon from New York with an industrial bottle design reminiscent of a brick. With a 92 proof (46% ABV), it has wide, slow-moving legs, indicating its oily nature. On the nose, it presents sweet and oaky notes, followed by a complex palate of sweetness, sugar, cinnamon, and a second laye...