The Whiskey Rocks Podcast

On this episode, the guys chat with the CEO of Four Walls Whiskey, Casey McGrath. Four Walls Whiskey is the brand that Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are behind. Casey is also the Creative Director for Kings of Leon and shares tons of info and stories on both. 

On this episode, Joel sits down with Paul Hletko of FEW Spirits. Paul explains FEW's approach to craft and talks about some of their music collaborations with Alice In Chains, The Smashing Pumpkins and The Flaming Lips.  To support the show and buy a hoodie or something, follow this link and help us out! https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-whiskey-rocks-podcast To learn more about FEW Spirits visit...

On this episode, we sit down with Brandon Cummins from High N Wicked and dive into what they're doing in the world of whiskey selection, blending and being at the forefront of innovation. Visit https://www.highnwicked.com/ to learn more To support our show and buy a nice t-shirt or hat or something, visit https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-whiskey-rocks-podcast 

On this episode, the guys sit down with the master distiller from Hard Truth distilling Bryan Smith. Brian is a lot to say about the art of sweet mashed distilling, friends who like Frank Zappa and much more. You don't want to miss what these guys have to offer out in Indiana. Their whiskey is uniquely theirs. For more info on them: www.hardtruth.com To support our show and get a hat, hoodie or t-...

On this episode we visit Bully Boy Distillery. They are a craft distillery in the heart of Boston. They just released their first bourbon, a wheater bourbon using malted wheat and malted rye. We talk with Dave about the Bully Boy story, what got him into distilling and the art of blending.  For more info on Bully Boy: https://www.bullyboydistillers.com/ To order a whiskey rocks t-shirt, hoodie or...

On this episode the guys talk with Faith No More's bassist, Billy Gould. Billy traveled the world with the band and fell in love with this brandy spirit from Serbia. He loved it so much he decided to bring it to the US and started Yebiga.  Hear all about Serbian Rakija, stories from the road with Faith No More and much much more on this special episode.  For more info on Yebiga: https://yebiga.com...

On this episode, the guys sit down with Al Laws (President and Founder) of Laws Whiskey House and learn more about this Denver based distillery putting out great craft spirits. They chat about Al's love of Pearl Jam and his obsession with whiskey.  For more info on Laws Whiskey House: https://lawswhiskeyhouse.com/ To order Whiskey Rocks shirts and more visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-whi...

On this episode, the guys talk to Barrell Craft Spirits Chief Whiskey Scientist, Tripp Stimson. Tripp talks about Barrell's past, present and what's on tap. He describes their process for barrel selection and the way they look to innovate continuously.  Pours on this episode: Barrell Foundation- 100 proof 5 year bourbon  Barrell Bourbon batch 35 Barrell Rye batch 4 Barrell Cask Finish Series: Mizu...

On this episode, the guys sit down with Chris Fredrickson, cofounder of Traverse City Whiskey Co., out of Traverse City, Michigan to discuss all things Traverse City whiskey. Do Chris and Joel have what it takes to be a model for Traverse City? For more information on Traverse City Whiskey Co visit: https://www.tcwhiskey.com/

On this episode,Chris and Joel sit down with Logan Welk, President and COO of Blue Note Bourbon. They get into the Blue Note brand, what inspires Blue Note each and every day and learn more about how they remain one of the best brands focused on quality and accessibility on the market today.  For more info on Blue Note Bourbon visit: https://www.bluenotebourbon.com/

On this episode, the guys sit down with Johnathan Page from Bhakta Spirits and learn more about the brand and all they're doing with vintage spirits, dating back to Armagnac from the 1800s! Hear how Raj Bhakta took all that he learned from WhistlePig and started his new adventure into the Spirits world. For more info on Bhakta, visit: https://www.bhaktaspirits.com/ For the NYT article we reference...

On this special episode, Joel and Chris sit down with Alex Elrod, Brand Experience Manager from Balcones Distilling to talk all things American Single Malt and all that goes into making great whiskey in Texas.

On this episode, the guys talk about the world of Wheat Whiskey and then take on one of Chris's favorite bands, Pearl Jam.

Mike and Mia from J.T. Meleck Distillery out of Branch, Louisiana stop by and share the story of their distillery. On the show we discuss the future of the brand and they tell us some exciting news about upcoming product releases. This is a brand and an episode you do not want to miss!

On this special episode, Chris and Joel sit down with the master distiller of Ben Holladay; Kyle Merklein. They talk about the distillery's history, what they have in store for the future and whether or not Sheryl Crow is rock n roll. Tune in to learn more! Bourbon reviewed: Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled in Bond Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof Ben Holladay Bottled in Bond Missour...

On this episode, the guys talk about two sourced products out of New Jersey....Penelope Bourbon...and Bon Jovi?! Tune in to find out what the whiskey sourcing process is all about and how it applies in the music industry as well.

On this special Holiday episode, the guys talk Willet's Johnny Drum and talk about the instrument that they both play...drums and the drummers that inspired them. We hope everyone has a great Holiday season.

Dave Grohl is a bit of a Rebel, right?! Well, on this episode the guys get into all things Wheated Bourbon with Lux Row's Rebel line and Foo Fighters. What's the correlation? Tune in to find out!

On this episode, Chris and Joel talk about two icons of rock and whiskey...Jack Daniels and The Rolling Stones. Chris talks about how he became a Tennessee Squire and Joel tells you to go give Hackney Diamonds a listen. This and much more on this episode of The Whiskey Rocks podcast.

On this episode, the guys talk about revisiting Woodford and Sagamore Spirits Double Oak expressions. They also discuss why Joel doesn't like chocolate and then get into Pearl Jam's Vitalogy and more. Take a listen!

On this episode, the guys talk Rock Hall snubs Soundgarden and some bourbons that they also think need more notice, Cooper's Craft and Old Elk. Take a listen and let us know some snubs you think we should pay more attention to!

On this episode, the guys talk about Metallica and their forray into the whiskey world with their Blackened product line. Will this be another gimmicky celebrity bottle or will it rock? Tune in to check it out!

On this episode, the guys talk about New Riff and a single barrel pick experience Chris just had with them. Along with more info about New Riff, the guys give you 6 new rock bands to check out. Guest appearance from Chris's cousin, Adam.

In this episode, Joel and Chris break down and rank the Big 6 of Bourbon alongside the 6 top selling rock bands of the 90s.

The guys talk about the rebrand and new podcast title and then dive into Maker's Mark and The White Stripes. Check it out!