The Hard Proof

It's Cinco de Drinko here in the Blue Collar Studio! D-Rock not only brought a special guest, but also brought some very special tequilas for us to try. Oh, and JP keeps trying to pick fights? We're not sure what's going on there... Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Sazerac: https://www.sazerac.com/our-brands/sazerac...

Following the "Cheapest Episode Ever," JP has somehow managed to talk JD and D-Rock into letting him bring the pours a second week in a row. With a very special guest joining us this week, will JP double down on the trash or redeem himself? Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.e...

Following a rough couple of pours from earlier in the week, we're welcoming back Hollywood to the show! On this bonus we'll be tasting Lux Row's latest Blood Oath offering: The Pact 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, finished in Calvados casks. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Lux Row Distillers: https://luxrowdis...

It's The Wildcard! JP brought this week, and he spared every expense for this episode. Also, our good friend Hollywood is back in studio. It's just too bad he picked this week to drop by... 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://li...

On today’s show we’ll be handing over the controls to our resident Kuwaiti and OG supporter, Mr. Brad Ayer! 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 Californ...

On today’s episode we got the whole crew together and D-Rock’s bringing the pours! We’ll try something ‘green’ from Kentucky, as well as try another offering from FERNdale, Washington. In addition to trying out a celebrity whiskey for ‘Choose Your Cheers’, Beerboi brings us a ‘smoky’ surprise! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  L...

On this very special Good Friday/Passover episode, we sit down to review Buffalo Trace’s Kosher Wheat and Kosher Rye Recipe Whiskies. Are they worth the hype? What other distilleries are making kosher whiskey? Tune in to find out! Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Buffalo Trace Distillery:  https://www.buffalotrac...

Who’s ready to play with madness?! JD’s bringing this week, D-Rock’s back, and in addition to our blind pour’s, we talk a little about Total Wine in Tennessee. 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 Priva...

D-Rock may have found his way back to the studio, but JD just found his way out! Don't worry though, Beer Boi is here to fill in for a Whiskey Review provided by our friends at Sazerac. On this bonus, we'll be reviewing Thomas S. Moore's latest collection of "Extended Cask Finished" bourbons, including Merlot, Cognac, Madeira, and Sherry cask finished whiskeys. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Col...

D-Rock has gone rogue, but the show must go on! JP, AKA "The Wild Card", brought this week, and make no mistake, there is a wild card in the mix... 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...

Bespoken Spirits is “not your grandpa’s whiskey." By using proprietary technology, they claim their products can be ‘speed aged’ to create a premium whiskey experience. On today’s bonus we review Bespoken’s award-winning bourbon and rye offerings. Learn More: Bespoken Spirits: https://www.bespokenspirits.com/ Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https...

D-Rock’s back and bringing ALL the pours! We get an update on his whereabouts, try a couple of price performers, as well as finish off the episode with some honey barrel goodness! 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/la...

Today we’re handing the keys to the show over to long-time patron Don John! While he’s in studio we’ll also do a Wild Card Wondering and even have a first ever food pairing! Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia S...

On this week’s episode, we’ve got a special guest and JD’s bringing the pours! We’re also talking boat names, climbing the Rocky Mountains, crazy tasting notes and the whiskey pump makes a return appearance to the show! Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Visit:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lastin...

Just in time for St. Patty’s Day, our friends at Kentucky Owl sent in their St. Patrick’s Edition Limited Release Bourbon for us to review. Learn More: Kentucky Owl:  https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com 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 h...

This week, Uncle Kenny drops by and The Wild Card is bringing the blind pours! We’ll also be reading your reviews and Uncle Kenny takes us to school with his ‘Choose Your Cheers’ offering. Patreon: Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Join our Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:&...

On this bonus episode we check in with Master Blender Victoria Butler to talk about her background, as well as the amazing history behind the Uncle Nearest brand. During the interview we also review their Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey as well as their Master Blend Edition Premium Whiskey. Learn More: Uncle Nearest Whiskey: https://unclenearest.com/ Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://link...

For this week’s blind pours, we’re guessing what D-Rock brought in! We’re also talking a little about music, train aged whiskey and what a ‘white fruit’ tasting note is. Patreon: Want to get in on exclusive BCB perks? Join the party:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/last...

Curiosity got the best of us this week, so on today’s show we review a product called, ‘The Whiskey Pump’. The makers of this product report that this device will enhance your drink with “flavors equivalent to 5 years of barrel aging according to blind taste testing”, so we had to put the pump to the test! Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Join our Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.co...

This week, JP 'The Wild Card' brings the pours, leading to questions, conflict, concern, and Canada. What does it all mean? Tune in to give us your best guess. Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Join our Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon  Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia...

Puncher’s Chance sends us their 12 Year Tennessee Whiskey called ‘The D12tance,’ as well as their Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey to review. Learn More: Puncher’s Chance:  www.puncherschancebourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

This week JD’s bringing the pours, a little mind games, and showing a little love to the Empire State. Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Join our Patreon at:  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 Cali...

Hailing from   Opelika, Alabama, John Emerald Distilling Company sends us two of their craft single malts for review. Learn More: John Emerald Distilling Company:  www.johnemeralddistilling.com/home Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

In this episode, D-Rock is bringing us the blind pours! We get blinded on a dram with German ties, as well as a whiskey named after the distiller’s son. Patreon: Want to get in on exclusive Patreon perks? Join our Patreon at:  https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia...

On today’s episode, we’ll be reviewing A. Smith Bowman Distillery’s Limited Release of their brand new Rum Finished Bourbon. The   contents of this expression was aged for 9 years before being transferred to Caribbean rum casks for another six years, bringing the total age of this bourbon to 15 years. Extremely rare, this release may just be the oldest rum cask finished bourbon ever produced....