the Whisky Friends

Iggy, Michael, and Ken taste the 2016 George T. Stagg bourbon that is part of the BTAC Collection from Buffalo Trace. We've tried other versions of George T. Stagg. How will this one compare to those? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #George T. Stagg #bourbon #2016 #whiskey tasting #caramel #toffee #...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken taste a single barrel Antique 107 selected by Blackwell's Wine and Spirits. We've tried many 107s, and we are expecting something on par with those from the past. Is that what we found when we sampled this? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #whiskey #Blackwell's Wine and...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken taste the 2019 E.H. Taylor Amaranth Grain of the Gods. Will this distinctive grain change the flavor of E.H. Taylor, and will it be for the best? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #whiskey #Buffalo Trace #amaranth #Grain of the Gods #tasting #bourbon #butterscotch #spearmint #licorice...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken sample Eagle Rare 17 from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Does the 17-year-old version of Eagle Rare meet or exceed our expectations? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #Eagle Rare #whiskey #bourbon #BTAC (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) #aging #oakiness #tannin #palate #nose #u...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken taste the 2017 Blanton's Straight from the Barrel. Is this the best Blanton's version available? Does the proof hurt or help? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #bourbon #Blantons Straight from the Barrel #tasting #whiskey #bourbon review #barrel strength #flavor profile #proof #...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken taste the 2016 version of Thomas H. Handy Rye from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Do we think this is the pinnacle of rye? Is it worth the hype? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #Thomas H. Handy #Buffalo Trace #rye #2016 #bourbon community #secondary market #tasting #whiskey enthu...

Henry, Jason, Iggy, Doc, and Ken all taste some of what many consider the Holy Grail of bourbon, Pappy Van Winkle 20 year. We compare it to Elijah Craig 18 and Knob Creek 18. Who do you think wins this head-to-head? Who will win the best of this head-to-head? Are we wrong? Send us an email to tell us your thoughts. Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

Ken, Iggy, Michael, Doc, and the Nurse taste test way too many 12-Year-Old bourbons, so you don't have to. (We will own the headache tomorrow) In our lineup, we start with Weller 12 and work our way to Boone County 12, that's made by ghosts. It's tough to find a winner when your table is filled with some of the heavy hitters of the industry. Who will win our best of the night, or did w...

Ken, Iggy, Michael, and Doc travel to Weston, Missouri, and the Holladay Distillery. There we got to sit down with Kyle Merklein, Master Distiller, and Patrick Fee, Vice President of Sales & Marketing with McCormick Distilling Co. Inc. and Holladay Distillery. To say these folks rolled out the red carpet is an understatement, and they provided amazing access to their story and their facility....

In this episode, Ken, Iggy, Michael, and Doc all sample some of the Ben Holladay products as we pregame before visiting the Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri. The limestone water source was discovered by explorers Lewis and Clark, and Holladay used that water to make his whiskey when he founded the distillery in 1856. In the episode, we try their standard bottle-in-bond, their rickhouse vers...

Weller Full Proof Private Pick 2019 I had the pleasure of tasting the Weller Full Proof Private Pick Bourbon from 2019, as discussed in the engaging conversation among bourbon enthusiasts. The whiskey was highly recommended by Robert, a member of the Bourbon Real Talk community, and I must say that it did not disappoint. Initial Impressions: The bourbon enthusiasts in the conversation had varying...

In this episode, Ken, Iggy, Michael all sample some of a Wisconsin treasure, J. Henry & Sons Distillery. They treated one of our own, as they do to most all guests to a splendid tour of the distillery and welcome center. Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com J. Henry & Sons Distillery in Wisconsin is a hidden g...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken sample a 2019 version of Blanton's Gold thanks to the generosity of a fellow whiskey lover. What makes Blanton's Gold different than the normal Blanton's? Is it worth the hunt? Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com #Blanton's Gold #bourbon #review #flavor #aroma #TV Show #yellow...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken sample some Weller 12 from 2009. We've had Weller 12 on occasion, but will this older version teach us they don't make it like they used to? Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Weller 12 #whiskey #bourbon #2009 release #aroma #tasting notes #rarity #Buffalo Trace #secondary market #...

Ken, Iggy, and Michael sample of 2017's Elmer T. Lee, a highly sought-after bottle from Buffalo Trace. What will their impressions be of this nearly impossible-to-find bourbon? ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holladay-happy-hour/id1641581320⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Whiskey Friends #Bourb...

Iggy, Michael, and Ken talk about another budget-friendly bottle. Listen to the podcast to see what our thoughts are about this bottom-shelf bottle. Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠ #whiskey #Kessler Blended Whiskey #budget-friendly #taste test #diaper aroma #social experiment #whiskey preferences A Candid Look at Kessler Blended Whiskey: Is It Worth the Hyp...

Iggy and Ken had an opportunity to sit down and visit with Cat's Eye Distillery's Gene Nassif and talk about what got him interested in the whiskey industry, and what it's like to steer a small Iowa distillery into major markets around the county. Along the way, we sample some of the whiskey that has helped Cat's Eye get attention, like Obrainium, Nassif Family Reserve, and most re...

Ken, Iggy, and Michael sample Heaven Hill Quality House, which is a budget-friendly 80-proof offering. Will this bottom-shelf offering from one of the best distilleries on the planet make the cut? #whiskey #bourbon #Heaven Hill Quality House #80 proof #budget-friendly #citrus #JTS Brown #label design #aroma #mixing Heaven Hill Quality House 80 Proof Bourbon Review Rating: 3.5/5 Heaven Hill Quality...

Ken, Iggy, and Michael sample Quality House Blended Whiskey. Not all things from Heaven Hill make our list, and this might be a prime example, but for a budget-friendly mixer, this may be what you are looking for. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holladay-happy-hour/id1641581320⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com "Quality House Blended Whiskey from Heaven Hill - A Mixed Experienc...

Ken, Iggy, and Michael taste Ancient Age from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. This wallet-friendly offering has the group divided in their opinions about this bourbon. ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holladay-happy-hour/id1641581320⁠ Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com Music by Adam Whitehead - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Candid Review of Ancient Age Bourbon...

As part of understanding how food and drink can help bring us closer, we sit down with Nashville recording artist Adam Whitehead and talk about his path in life, and how those choices along the way have brought him to where he is today. Adam shares some of his music with us and talks about connecting people together through music. Recorded in May of 2022. Catch us on the web at - http://thewhiskyf...

Recognizing the importance that bottled-in-bond had on the bourbon industry is the reason for this podcast. We're going to talk a little about why the act was important, but mostly, we're just going to enjoy some good whiskey knowing that government regulation helped to set a standard we enjoy today. We're going to share some Benchmark, Heaven Hill, Old Forester 1897, Clark & Sheffield, Kirkla...

Recognizing the importance that bottled-in-bond had on the bourbon industry is the reason for this podcast. We're going to talk a little about why the act was important, but mostly, we're just going to enjoy some good whiskey knowing that government regulation helped to set a standard we enjoy today. We're going to share some Wilderness Trail, Old Bardstown, 1792, JTS Brown, and E.H. Taylor BIB ve...

As part of understanding how food and drink can help bring us closer, we sit down with Coach Todd Hafner and talk about helping to develop young men into great community members, and how being a coach can be such a rewarding experience. Along the way, we sip some of our favorite whiskey. Catch us on the web at - http://thewhiskyfriends.com/ Music by Adam Whitehead - https://www.facebook.com/adamwh...

As part of understanding how food and drink can help bring us closer, we sit down with Mark Milligan and talk about his work to bring his missing brother, Harry Milligan home. Harry has been missing for over 40 years from Albia, Iowa. Catch us on the web at - http://thewhiskyfriends.com/ Music by Adam Whitehead - https://www.facebook.com/adamwhiteheadmusic Email us at - thewhiskeyfriends@gmail.com