Whiskey@Work

Ever wondered what happens when the passionate world of Irish literature collides with the rich tradition of whiskey-making? Welcome to this week's Whiskey@Work, where we uncork the story of Writers' Tears - a whiskey that's part spirit, part tribute, and completely captivating. Also, Canada hates us now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it the beginning of the end for whiskey and bourbon popularity? And a distillery exclusive from Redbreast, the largest selling single pot still Irish whiskey in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just what is a Whiskey Bonder? They haven't been around for almost 50 years in Ireland, but they're making a comeback. And judging by this bottle, it's a good thing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, Houston went to Ireland. Get ready for the next month of Whiskey@Work being nothing but Irish Whiskey! And he would also like to introduce you to Nessa Blackmore from Midleton. You all want to be her! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Whiskey@Work, Mark challenges Rob to a cinnamon whiskey taste test. Despite Rob's aversion to flavored whiskeys, he'll sample three popular cinnamon varieties: Fireball Dragon's Reserve, Bird Dog Hot Cinnamon, and Jack Fire. Will Rob find an unexpected favorite, or will he reaffirm his stance on flavored whiskeys? Go ahead, guess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Billboard magazine has name Beyonce the greatest pop star of the 21st Century. Beyoncé has dominated the charts and the music headlines over the past 25 years, always remaining culturally and commercially relevant while staying a step ahead of her contemporaries and critics. And then, she made a whisky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Whiskey@Work , we take a detour from barrels of bourbon to bags of beans as we dive into the story of Rootline Coffee in Summerset, SD. More than just a coffee company, Rootline is on a mission to rescue children from sex trafficking in Central America. Despite facing harrowing challenges like cartel raids and team members being imprisoned, their passion for making a difference...

This week, Rob and Mark sit down with Steve Smith, owner of Smith's Liquor in Rapid City, SD. A former paratrooper turned liquor store owner, Steve shares his journey and passion for fine spirits. As a devoted scotch enthusiast, Steve brings three of his favorite bottles to sample. Join us for a lively discussion about Steve's military days, his 17 years in the liquor business, and of course, some...

As Indiana Jones once said, "Peat. Why'd it have to be peat?" Wait, that was snakes. From the newest distillery in Japan, Rob and Mark present Rokkosan Whisky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guys, hold up, isn't this a whiskey podcast? Yes, and whiskey is getting weird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of celebrity whiskies have again rolled out. Most have not been, what's the word...great? One of the biggest stars in '90s country music hopes to change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Houston wanted this to be a scary podcast, Rob wanted to talk about his elk. Rob mostly won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're chasing whiskey mysteries. And we'll try to discover how Rob ended up with this bottle he has no memory of getting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rob and Mark, your everyday bourbon and scotch guys, as they take a wild ride into the world of Serbian rakija. Their buddy Mitch brought back a bottle from his trip, and now they're about to find out if it's the real deal or just a Serbian moonshine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Houston convince Rob that Canadian whiskey holds more influence than American bourbon? Have you met Rob? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Houston gets one more week to tell a couple of good whiskey stories. The crime of PappyGate and the inspirational story of Horse Soldier Bourbon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Mark on a solo adventure through the rich history of Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the world's oldest licensed distillery! While Rob's off in DC trying to rig an election, Mark will be diving into the tales of this iconic Irish brand. From their humble beginnings to their legendary flavors, we'll explore the stories behind the smooth taste of Bushmills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Welcome to our 202nd episode! Everybody else celebrates their milestones on numbers that end with zeros. Not Rob and Mark. They celebrate when the time is right for them. They are the Benchmark of whiskey podcasts! No, wait, they're drinking Benchmark on the podcast. They really need to get their s*** together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Mark have been called a lot of things. Handsome? Not really. Funny? Eh, maybe. Arrogant bastards? All the time. Arrogant Bastard is also what they call this whiskey created from a collaboration of Stone Brewing and Foundry Distilling Company. Let's see if we can match their energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Whiskey@Work, join us as we sip on Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey and explore the origins of the terms 'juke,' 'blue note,' and 'Beale Street.' Rob will also have to explain how the words "note" and "run" confuse him. It'll make sense when you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to go from underdog to champion? I shot of bourbon, apparently. The story of Never Say Die. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of the Sazerac cocktail is pretty interesting. So is making it without breaking a glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock 'n Roll, hockey and whisky. That's what you get when you talk to a bunch of Canadiens. Johnny McCuaig, Al Morrison and Graham Templeman of Arcana Kings hang out with Rob and Mark to crack open a bottle of Lucky Bastard. The coolest part about this? We may have been the first in America to have a taste! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the rally, comes the whiskey. We sit down to talk with Jason Dvorak of Mr. Liquor about the all-new Loud American Jack Daniel's Single Barrel on the shelves and ready to drink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're talkin' craft distilleries. The history, the boom, and where they go from here. Plus, we'll sip on two from Colorado. Also, will anyone be in North Dakota over the next few days? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.