The Hard Proof

Longtime Patron and ‘Master of Malts,’ Mike Goodner, joins us live in the studio to share some of his newest offerings from Kentucky, Tennessee and the Pacific Northwest. 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.com/pri...

In this first-ever triple bonus episode, we conduct our very first old dusty shootout! Next, we take advantage of a timely circumstance and introduce "The Misadventures of Mead Man." And last, but not least, our friend, Jes, concocts something that takes the words out of our mouths. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/la...

This week D-Rock is bringing the blind pours! We also talk about his trip to Wrigley Field, eating pig head(?!), and drinking a ‘goat fat’ old fashioned. 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.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Today on the show we sit down with Brand Steward for Whistlepig Whiskey, Laura Leon, as she takes us through 3 of some their finest ryes available: Farmstock 6 Year Rye, Old World 12 Year (Triple Barrel Finished) Rye and their Piggyback 6 Year Rye. We also chat about the history behind the brand, their efforts to constantly create innovative whiskeys, as well as what the future landscape holds for...

It’s JD’s turn to bring the blind pours this week, and he’s out to impress! We also talk about the ‘Pappygate’ episodes featured on the Netflix series, ‘Heist’, and get into a brand new Wild Card Wondering with JP. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

It's no fluff today with this barrel proof bourbon review. This 13-year old bourbon is one of the oldest products offered in Wild Turkey's 'Russell's Reserve' lineup, but is it one of the best? Well, we're here to find out just that. Connect: Wild Turkey: https://wildturkeybourbon.com/ Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedi...

Today on the show we have host of the critically-acclaimed True Crime podcast, ‘Knock Knock’, Jason B. Jones. But Jason won’t be the only one that brings the mystery, because this week is JP’s turn to bring pours! Learn More: Knock Knock Podcast:  https://linktr.ee/knockknockpod Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia...

After the success of our Chattanooga Whiskey barrel pick last year, we’re back at it again to choose another Tennessee High Malt release for this fall!⁣⁣⁣ Joining us for our first ever in-studio pick is Chatt’s Director of Sales, Jon Lawrence, along with Patrick from Cool Springs Wine & Spirits.⁣⁣⁣ Of course, after choosing a barrel, we couldn’t let Jon and Pat leave without blinding them on t...

Just because D-Rock is bringing doesn't mean a wildcard can't make an appearance! Will he secure another "buy buy buy" from us, or will he throw a curveball? Tune in and remember: this is D-Rock's episode, and this is D-Rock's Jingle! Connect: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Wait, doesn't Dickel already make bourbon? This week we dive into their 8-year-old bourbon to find out what exactly makes it different, and we of course ask the most important question of all: Is it any good? Also on today’s show we review the latest 11-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Dickel offering. Learn More: George A. Dickel & Co. :  www.georgedickel.com Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://l...

Are you ready to ‘play with madness’? JD’s bringing the pours this week, and the mind games will be awaiting JP and D-Rock before the first blind pour is had! Also on today’s show, things heat up as we talk thermostat settings and try a mystery ‘fluffer’! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Polic...

It could be the weather or it could be the whiskey, but one thing’s for sure; today’s Bowman bow-nus episode is a hot one! Our friends at A. Smith Bowman Distillery out of Fredericksburg, Virginia, sent us their Limited Edition 10-year Cask Strength Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey to review on the show. Coming in at 141 proof, this bottle packs a palate punch full of fiery flavor! Learn More: A...

With summer vacations out of the way, we all get back together around the table to let JP blind us on something from the East Coast, something from the West Coast, and a special offering from somewhere in between. We also dissect a recent article that asks if private barrel selections have hit their peak, and JP gives us a very interesting ‘Wildcard Wondering’ to ponder. Connect: Blue Collar Bourb...

Hailing from Vellejo, California, our friends at Savage & Cooke sent us their new Home School Blood Orange Manhattan Bottle Craft Cocktail to review. If you’re looking for a good summer pour, don’t miss out on this episode! Learn More: Savage & Cooke: https://www.savageandcooke.com/spirits/home-school/ Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.e...

While JP’s out enjoying some time off, we call on our good friend and patron Mike Goodner to take us through some of the best single malts the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Though it’s a far cry from showcasing pours from our native region, Mike gives us a great education and insight into what makes a great whiskey from the Western U.S. Learn More: Freeland Spirits: https://www.freelandspirits.c...

On today’s bonus episode, our friends at Backbone Bourbon Company send us their Uncut Bourbon and Decade Down Uncut Bourbon to review. These high proof offerings are touted as “Indiana’s Boldest Uncut & Unfiltered” bourbon. Join us as we dive into that claim, as well as learn the story behind the Backbone name. Learn More: Backbone Bourbon: https://backbonebourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: http...

This week it’s D-Rock’s turn to bring pours and he delivers 3 very diverse whiskies, but can he get us to vote, “Buy, buy, buy?" We also welcome our summer intern, talk ‘beach bottles’, and JP offers up a new Wild Card Wondering! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

On this bonus we chat with President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Randy Prasse, as well as Content and Programming Coordinator Steve Coomes, about their upcoming annual festival in Bardstown, KY. It's the Kentucky Bourbon Festival's 30th annual installment, and they have some exciting new additions planned for the event. Get Tickets and Learn More at: https://kybourbonfestival.com Learn More:...

This week, our good friends and fellow whiskey podcasters, Will and Greeze from The Podcask, join us to blind taste and rank 5 classic pours under $50. Anyone looking for some cabinet staples will want to hear this! Hear The Podcask episode with us: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eagle-rare-blind-showdown-with-blue-collar-bourbon-show/id1111794030?i=1000524141399 Connect with The Podcask: P...

The key to a great summer is having a great refreshing beverage on hand, and a good seltzer is no exception. In today’s episode, our friends at Jim Beam send us their Classic Bourbon & Seltzer as well as their Bourbon and Ginger Ale to review. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at htt...

It’s JP’s turn to bring on this week’s episode and the ‘Wild Card’ definitely lives up to his nickname! We get crafty, lose our way and end up trying some sort of liquid sandwich concoction. Can it get any more random? Surely, it can…but not before D-Rock lets us mingle with his new jingle! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://link...

Today we explore three offerings from Hudson Whiskey NY, which is distilled and produced by Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in Gardiner, NY. Follow along as we review Hudson’s ‘Do The Rye Thing’ New York straight rye whiskey, ‘Short Stack’ that is finished in maple syrup barrels, and ‘Back Room Deal’, which is Hudson’s straight rye whiskey finished in peated scotch barrels. Learn More: Hudson Whisk...

Queue the boy band music and crazy tasting notes because on today’s episode, D-Rock is bringing the bottles! Also, on today's ‘Choose Your Cheers’ segment, we craft a SUPER high proof tasty concoction you don’t want to miss! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon:  https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media:  https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Today, we go halfway across the world to try two award-winning, barrel-finished Australian whiskys that are ‘Truly Melbourne Born & Bred’. Our friend and Brand Ambassador for Starward, Jake Hukee, takes us on an outback adventure as we review their ‘Nova’ Single Malt Whisky and ‘Two-Fold’ Double Grain Whisky as well as discuss what classifies Australian Whisky. Learn More: Starward Australian...

In this latest installment of our Patreon Purveyor's Pours series, we are visited by Indianian, loyal listener and towering mustached supporter, Mike 'Hambone' Hamby for a half dozen or so pours…but not before a little ‘mind games’ ensues! Not bad for a weekday. Want to host your own Patreon Purveyor's Pours? Sign up for our Patreon here: http://patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Colla...