The PodCask: a Podcast About Whiskey

Will and the Greeze talk about the blast they had at Whiskey Warmer and also about a new opportunity to hang out and drink with them: a cruise in spring of 2018. You can find out more about this cruise at www.whiskeypodcask.com  then scroll to the bottom and click "PodCask Cruise!!!!" to sign up for more info.  Then, after the 15, the guys try Garrison Brothers 2016 Bourbon. 

In this episode, Will and the Greeze start talking about different bonded whiskies and which are their favorites. Then they start drinking a few new ones that they haven't had before: David Nicholson and Old Tub. Then they decide that they have drank enough whiskey for the day and call Greeze's mom for the 15... it couldn't go any better. 

Just when Will thought the Greeze couldn't get any more "greezy," they went and recorded this episode. Greeze talks about eagles, deer, the jet stream, and all sorts of nonsense. They also talk about an awesome event they hosted, and one that is coming up MARCH 11: The Whiskey Warmer. Check it out at www. WhiskeyWarmer.com .  Then, after the 15, they try Michter's 10 year old single barrel and rat...

In this episode, Greeze tries to supply content by bringing over two different beers aged in bourbon barrels: Avery PumpKYn ale and Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout. A surprise awaits in that tasting. Then, after the 15, Will and the Greeze drink Eagle Rare 10 year Bourbon that was distilled at the Old Prentice Distillery. This dusty sample was graciously given to them by their friend Steve...

Will and the Greeze give our their top 5 accessible whiskies. Greeze goes on a rant about a nonexistent trap door at Jack Rose. And then, after the 15, they try High West Rendezvous Rye. All in all, a great episode. 

Will and the Greeze discuss what bourbons are good for giving as gifts at parties. During that discussion, Greeze talks about a dream he had about an upcoming EH Taylor release, which reminds will of a shot that Joe Bourbon had sent them: Rebel Lightnin'. So, Will grabs some hot sauce and they shoot some whiskey. Then, for the 15, they decide to drink Orphan Barrel Gifted Horse -- a blend of 17 ye...

Greeze gives advice on all sorts of things that most folks shouldn't actually follow. Then they sort of talk about finished whiskies. After the 15, they try High West Yippee Ki-Yay finished rye. 

Will and the Greeze make a trip to their buddy Logan's house to drink in his home bar. He's a collector of movie memorabilia, and decided to call his home bar the "Geek-easy," as a play off of the work speakeasy. Three out of the four whiskies they try even have tie-ins to movies. Will and the Greeze took over some Thomas H Handy for Logan to try, since he hadn't had it. 

Will had to make a last-minute, whirlwind trip to DC for work, and while he was there he decided to stop into the famous Jack Rose Dining Saloon for some dinner and some whiskey. Even though he knew it was a "must do" for whiskey fans, he failed to grasp the immensity of the place. He went on a whiskey journey that may not be topped ever, drinking unicorns throughout the night. Then, after the 15,...

Will and the Greeze start talking about changes in the bourbon industry, Greeze starts  ranting, and they do a side by side of Elijah Craig Small Batch vs 13 year age stated... then Greeze rants some more. Then, after the 15, they try Maker's Cask Strength. 

Last week the guys were talking about drinking bourbon and coke, so this week they decided to do a showdown. Using red solo cup style shot glasses, they mixed up this classic gameday cocktail with 5 different whiskies: Booker's, Old Fitzgerald, EH Taylor Single Barrel, Heaven Hill 6yr (90 proof), and Sazerac Rye. Then, they blind taste tested each of them and ranked them to find the perfect whiske...

Paul Steele of the Steele Speakeasy (sometimes called the Patron Saint of Bourbon by the PodCask) had Will and the Greeze back over for some good bourbon. As you'll hear, we planned on drinking 6 whiskies and ended up drinking 9. Two bourbons we drank were dusties bottled in the 60s: Austin Nichols Wild Turkey and Ezra Brooks 12 year. Among other things tasted: 4 from the Parker's Heritage collect...

It's a new year, and Will and the Greeze have a casual conversation about some of the things they've learned. Specifically, they talk about how they love the relationships built around whiskey, the progression from mixed to neat bourbon, and a few stories mixed in. Then, after the 15, they try Jim Beam Bonded bourbon. They thought it would be a good idea to try something more accessible, after las...

We had an idea with our buddies Chris ( @MadeSouth ) and Joe Bourbon ( @bourbonfindoftheday ) to get a bunch of friends together and have a bourbon tasting for the ages. Each bottle we brought had to have a story behind it. Chris's friends over at 8 Lavender Lane  catered the party with delicious southern fixin's. Although this was our Christmas party, it's focused on the whiskey, so it can be enj...

Will and the Greeze dive into the bourbon world outrage of the week and discuss the price hike on Booker's bourbon. Then they go to the parking lot of the local movie theater and pregame the new Star Wars film Rogue One by drinking Whistle Pig 12 year. This was an idea the Greeze had back when we started the show, and his dream came true on this chilly December day. No movie spoilers, just parking...

Kris and Kate from Barrels & Mash ( barrelsandmash.com ) join Will and the Greeze to talk about bourbon, bourbon hunting, and reviewing bourbon. Check out their site for great whiskey and beer reviews. Then, after the 15, they group tries Old Bardstown Bottled-in-Bond distilled by the Willett Distillery.     

Will and the Greeze can be slow sometimes. They missed an opportunity to thank and honor our nation's veterans on, you know, Veterans Day. So on this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (December 7, 2016), they sat down with a member of our armed forces and talked about whiskey. While this show is light hearted, it is important to remember the sacrifice of the members of our military on days like today....

Will and the Greeze debate their differing philosophies over opening bottles of bourbon or whiskey. Will is an "open everything" guy, and the Greeze has a panic attack over the thought of opening a new bottle. In fact, Greeze tries to have a back up of rare bottles before he will consider opening the one he has. After they debate the merits, Will holds an intervention for the Greeze and forces him...

Greeze talks about his experience being the first person in an entire medical system's files to catch the flu this season. Will thought it was only appropriate to dole out some medicine in the form of Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style, coming in at 115 proof. It is in the style of the whiskey produced by Old Forester during prohibition and only available by prescription. The guys also have their...

Will and the Greeze have their friend Brandon back over to get an update on his bourbon habit. Then he selects for them the bourbon for the 15: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. The guys get into a discussion about avoiding high school classes and the Greeze schools will on bourbon aging in different rickhouse locations. Have a happy Thanksgiving y'all!

In this episode, Will and the Greeze stray a bit from straight bourbon, and try a whiskey liqueur: Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream. Then, after the 15, they try Stagg Jr., a high proof offering from Buffalo Trace. This is the second week with the new rating system "Buy, Bar, or Pass," but the guys forgot all about it during the recording. Greeze was a sport and called in while sick in bed to...

Will and the Greeze make another trek out to the Made South Barn to drink some whiskey. This time we have a Booker's round table pick, Smooth Ambler Rye, and the 2014 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. Greeze was in charge of the food... you'll hear how that turned out.  Also, were doing a contest to give away passes to the Made South Holiday Market on Nov. 19 at the Factory in Franklin, TN. To enter,...

It's time... Will finally tells the story of how the Greeze got his name. Will and the Greeze divert off bourbon during the topic portion and just tell a few stories. They bring it back to bourbon by telling a story about Will nearly running over a friend in a liquor store parking lot. Then, after the 15, Will and the Greeze sample Michter's Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye and implement a new...

Will and the Greeze set up a blind bourbon tasting for each other, and the Greeze ends up being a jerk. Then, after the 15, they sample Eagle Rare from Buffalo Trace. It's a 90 proof straight bourbon whiskey. 

First Will and the Greeze talk about the samples community and the instagram bourbon community. Then, after the 15, they sample the brand new Rebel Yell 10 year old Single Barrel.