The Neat Pour

We heard the people and we are back at it with new content. In this week's episode we are sipping on Debonair and reflect on being recent guests of the Black &  Brown Podcast. 

In this week's episode, we discuss our trips to Chicago Distilling, Slippery Slope, and Wolf Point Distillery while sipping on Remus's Gatsby Reserve.

In this week's episode, we catch up on our adventures to a Shochu tasting event and the Goose Island Bourbon County Stout lineup tasting party while sipping on Delilah's Knob Creek 29th Anniversary pick.

In this week's episode, we pop open a Chicagoland staple, 18th Street Distillery's special release of their 4-year bourbon. We also get into an 8-year Japanese Whiskey from  Takamine. 

In this episode, we discuss our recent weekend road trip to Michigan. We visited Journeyman Distilling in Three Oaks and Green Door Distilling in Kalamazoo. 

In this week's episode we get down and dirty with Stagg Jr's 16 and 17. Buffalo Trace announced they were dropping Jr from the brand's name beginning with batch 18. 

We are kicking off our SummertimeChi Bourbon drinking with R6 Distillery's Smells Like Bean Spirit, a collaboration with a Chicagoland brewery Mikerphone.

In this episode, we circle back to Penelope and discuss their new release, the Architect series, a French oak finish bourbon. Nik drops some bourbon news, and Chalonda discusses a new fun project she is working on with a local Chicago brewery using her cocktails.

In this episode we run back Old Fitzgerald, but this time with Old Fitz 17. We compare it to the OG and the 13. No bourbon news this week, we just dive right in.  

In this week's episode we are discussing our local adventures in the far Northern suburbs of Chicago. We hit the Lake County Libation Trail with a 2 stop romp at Glunz Family Winery and Oppidan Spirits all while sipping Uncle Nearest's 1884 .

In this week's episode we are excited to have our first on air guest. Jesse Steward Jr., Founder / CEO of Alexander James bourbon whiskey, a Chicago native shares his journey in starting the brand and what he looks forward to in the future. 

In this week's episode, we circle back to one of our favorite distillery, Four Roses 2020 Limited Edition.  A blend of 12 to 19 year old bourbons, that all contribute to a perfect balance of vibrant flavors.  We also discuss local offerings, Chicago Distilling Company.

It is always fun when our beer and bourbon paths cross. In this week's episode, we discuss Whistle Pig's Piggyback 100% Rye, along with our beloved Chicago's Revolution Brewing's VSOJ, a barrel-aged barley wine aged two and four years in Whistle Pig barrels.

In this week's episode we get into two of Heaven Hill's heavy hitters, Old Fitz 13 and Parker's Heritage 11 Heavy Char. We paired them side by side to compare the distinct notes of the two. Nik gives a little bit of bourbon news and the back story of the brand, 

In this week's episode we are getting into Woodinville.  We  were put on to this bottle after listening to Da Black and Brown Podcast.   Not much in bourbon news this time around but as always Nik drops the back story to this bottle.

In this week's episode we are diving into Baker's single barrel.  It has been revamped since its previous small batch version. Nik drops some bourbon news and Chalonda has a new cocktail of the week,

In this week"s episode we dive into 4 offerings from Jack Daniel's, one of which is a highly sought after Coy Hill. Nik drops some history behind the brand as well as bourbon news., Chalonda brings back the cocktail of the week.

In this week's episode we are discussing Penelope both the barrel strength and the toasted barrel. We also discuss what we drank over the week and hit you with a little bourbon news.

In this week's episode we sip on I.W. Harper 15 year bourbon. Nik breaks down the history as well as a little bourbon news.

The Neat Pour is starting off the new year right with Brown Forman's mythical King of Kentucky. Only 2700 bottles released and we finally got our hands on one. Nik drops some  bourbon history and we also discuss our end of the year Weller lineup.

In this week's episode, we are digging into Wild Turkey's Rare Breed Rye.  Nik gives us some Wild Turkey  historical facts. We also, drink it along side the Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon  that we discussed on episode 39.

In this week's episode we are getting down with Booker's and Little Book. These 2 products are both bold in flavor but each offer a distinct tasting. As usual Nik gets into some bourbon news and Chalonda is tipsy. Tune in as we break down these bourbons and share our thoughts.

In this week's episode we get into Barrel Proof Larceny and the Binny's store pick The Old Elk Cask Strength. We also pair the OE with the Weller Full Proof to see if the claims are true that it is the Weller Killer. Tune in to find out.

In this week's episode, we are sipping on Remus Repeal Reserve.  A solid MGP product  that is rye heavy and full of flavor. As usual our resident Liquor Historian Nik drops some Whiskey News.

In this episode, we are getting down with E.H Taylor Small Batch, E.H Taylor Barrel Proof and George T. Stagg Jr.  Of course our resident liquor historian Nik drops a little bit of bourbon news and facts. Tune in as we give our assessments of these 3 heavy hitters.