The Hard Proof

The Hard Proof

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The Hard Proof isn’t just a show about spirits and alcohol, it’s a gathering place for people who appreciate the stories, the craft, and the culture woven through the bottles we pour and the memories we share. Created as a resource for Patton House members and all curious spirits fans, the show goes well beyond tasting notes and bottle talk. It’s where conversations about rare bourbons blend into stories about legendary athletes, iconic films, classic vinyl, collectible treasures, and the grit and heart of American heritage. We’re here to cut through the noise; no marketing smoke and mirrors,...

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Jun 26, 2024

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Episodes

Wet Hot Whiskey Summer Shootout Series, Vol. 1 03.08.2022

Buckle up for a little bit of madness, because we're changing the game this month. D-Rock is bringing the pours this week for our first installment of the "Wet Hot Whiskey Summer Shootout Series." Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https...

Taking to the Stars: An Interview with Stellum Spirits 29.07.2022

Today we sit down with Chief Products Innovation Officer for Stellum Spirits, Will Schragis, to discuss the brand's latest offerings: The Stellum Black Equinox and Fibonacci Blends. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Stellum Spirits: https://www.stellum.com/ Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon...

Ribblets, Yuenglings, and Doo-Doo Cookies 27.07.2022

He's a risk taker, and a rule breaker. JP, aka "The Wildcard" returns in full force this week, bringing some unexpected pours to blind us on. Oh, and he also keeps talking about something called DooDoo Cookies? Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Medi...

Whiskey Review: Tamworth Distilling's Crab Trapper 22.07.2022

Another year, another unique offering from our friends at Tamworth Distilling. Join us for our review of their latest experimental whiskey: The Crab Trapper Green Crab Flavored Whiskey. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Tamworth Distilling: http://tamworthdistilling.com/ Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/blu...

Majestic Mind Games 20.07.2022

JD is bringing the pours this week! Or... is he? Let the mind games begin! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Toasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon 15.07.2022

Mail call! Our friends at Woodford send in their new Toasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon for us to review. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Woodford Reserve: https://www.woodfordreserve.com Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy a...

Mace, Maize, or Ma$e? 13.07.2022

D-Rock is bringing the pours this week, and JP is dying to trash something! Will his dream come true, or will these pours shine through? Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Whiskey Review: Union Horse Distilling Company 08.07.2022

Established in 2010, Union Horse Distilling Company is a family owned and operated, award–winning distillery in Kansas City. On today’s episode we review their Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey, Reunion Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey and give a second chance to their Rolling Standard Midwestern Four Grain Whiskey. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:&nbsp...

Stoked for a Lil Bit of Madness! 06.07.2022

Today’s episode is sure to be a smooth sipper, because we’re blind tasting two offerings under 100 proof. We’ll also be returning to the Sonoran Desert to try a new offering for our ‘Choose Your Cheers’ segment! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting M...

Whiskey Review: Whiskey Del Bac 01.07.2022

Hailing from the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, AZ, craft distiller Whiskey Del Bac has been distilling and producing their own unique spin on American Single Malts. Whether you’re a bourbon purist or like your pours a bit more adventurous, their unique portfolio of ‘desert aged’ drams are sure to have something for everyone. In this episode we review Whiskey Del Bac’s Classic American Single Malt, Win...

South by Midwest 29.06.2022

Today JP’s bringing some ‘Wild Card’ pours! We’ll also try a blind pour that we’ve previously had on the show to see if our votes have changed over time! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Polic...

Whiskey Review: Red Line Whiskey Shootout 24.06.2022

On today’s bonus we’ll be going fancy with some premium finished whiskey from the fine folks at Red Line Whiskey from Paducah, KY. Will these sourced single barrel finished bourbons live up to the price tag? Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Red Line Whiskey Co: https://www.redlinebourbon.com/ Blue Collar Bourbon:&nbsp...

That's Some Spicy Corn! 22.06.2022

We've got the whole gang back together and D-Rock is bringing the drams! We’ll also have a special ‘Two’s-Your-Cheers’ segment, where we showcase two very special pours. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia...

Whiskey Review: Five Trail Whiskey 17.06.2022

Today we are joined by David Coors of Coors Whiskey Co. Yes, you read that right, Coors is now in the whiskey game! Join us for our review of the new Five Trail Blended American Whiskey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

WANTED: The Wild Card 15.06.2022

On this week's episode we attempt to track down JP while the rest of us play a little 'mind games'. We'll also talk summer concerts and D-Rock finally breaks down his "Over-O" scale! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/...

Seltzer Review: Country Luau Spirits 10.06.2022

That’s right, it’s almost summer so we decided to do a seltz-off! Our friends at Austin-based Country Luau Spirits sent in 4 of their premium seltzers for review: Strawberry Daq Shack, Yuzu Ranch Water, Mango Mosa, and Pineapple Jalepen-yall. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Country Luau Spirits:  https://www.cou...

Lord of the Drinks: Return of the King 08.06.2022

The King is back baby! This episode is jam packed with pours, profanity, and a little something extra for our Company Distilling fans. Believe us when we tell you, you don't want to miss this one. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https...

Whiskey Review: Laws 2022 Bottled in Bond Releases 03.06.2022

All the way from Denver, Colorado, our friends at Laws Whiskey House send us their 2022 Bonded Series to review! In this episode we’ll check out their Bonded 8yr Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #6, as well as their Bonded San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #3. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Laws 20...

Barbers, Barbecues, and Butterflies, Oh My! 01.06.2022

All these things and more show up on today’s episode because JD brought the pours! Our old pal ‘The Barber’ hangs out and shares a crazy story and in true ‘Mind Games’ style, JD highjacks Choose Your Cheers! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:...

Whiskey Review: Captain Danger Close 27.05.2022

Mail call! A mysterious wooden ammo crate appeared on our doorstep recently, and turns out it had some whiskey in it. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it a school project? Learn all of this and more in our whiskey review of Captain Danger Close Whiskey. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Captain Danger Close: https://www.dan...

The Saddest Episode Ever 25.05.2022

We've had a best episode ever, a worst episode ever, and even a cheapest episode ever... Now get ready for the saddest episode ever. I mean, JP brought, so what did you expect? Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lasti...

Whiskey Review: Yellowstone Family Recipe / Rossville Union 2022 Cask Strength Rye 20.05.2022

Today we’re reviewing two new products sent in from our friends at Luxco. We’ll dive in to the new Yellowstone Family Recipe from Limestone Branch, followed by the latest Rossville Union Cask Strength Rye release from the Indiana-based Ross & Squibb Distillery. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Yellowstone Family R...

West Coast Wildcard 18.05.2022

D-Rock is bringing this week, and it's anything but up-the-middle boring. Dare we say D-Rock is dipping into wildcard territory? Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's Bonded and Triple Mash 13.05.2022

For today’s bonus, our friends at Jack Daniel's sent us the first two offerings in their new Bonded Series for review. Learn More: Jack Daniels:  https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/whiskey/bonded-experience Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Train Tickled Whiskey 11.05.2022

JD is bringing the pours this week, and without a doubt mind games are back! Also, Beer Boi coins a new phrase that is interesting to say the least... Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy...

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