Whiskey for the Ages

Rice in the mashbill? ... Five day fermentation? ... Sure it's Jim Beam, but not in the way you'd expect. In this, our Series 05 finale, we review a whiskey from our bunker, picked by you, our listeners, patrons, and followers. And as always, we'll discuss some Whiskey News and offer some suggestions for your next whiskey scavenger hunt. If you were fortunate to find and bring a bottle of "None Fo...

In our Series 05 whiskey history episode, we discuss some whiskey news, and in our feature, answer some of the questions we've discovered this season … Why wheat whiskey? Where did it come from? Who is responsible for putting wheat in the mashbill? What distilleries were involved? Tap now to join us as we discuss why there might be wheat in your pour.

In the eighth episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel sips some whiskey made from an heirloom grain, as Hannah explores some Great Lakes Marine Archaeology with a whiskey twist. Join in the fun as we learn about a schooner built in 1867 carrying a cargo of rye grain. And as always, Brian covers some Whiskey News, and suggests some whiskies for your next scavenger hunt. Tap now to join...

In the seventh episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel discusses some Whiskey News, offers a tasting tip or two, and the feature, Hannah puts the spotlight on origins of the Knob Creek brand. Tap now to join us as we put the Spotlight on Knob Creek.

In episode 06 of series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel turns to science in the pour. Whisky Flavor Explorer and chemist, John Angus joins the conversation to discuss some of the factors which make whiskey taste the way it does. And of course, the team will touch on whiskey news and suggest some bottles for your next scavenger hunt. Tap now to join us as we discuss The Science in your Pour.

As we pass the mid-point of our fifth series, we popped the cork on our first official Scotch review: Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta. Our panel also discusses some Whiskey News, suggests a couple of whiskies for your next scavenger hunt, and provide an outlook for the remainder of the season. Tap now to join us as We Review Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta Scotch.

In our fourth episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and sip on and discuss four whiskies in the 111 to 120 proof range: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Old Forester Prohibition Style 1920 Old Ezra 07 Year Old Barrel Strength Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Tap now to launch the episode.

In our third episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, discuss a topic many whiskey drinkers ponder ... How does wheat in the mash affect the way whiskey tastes? Similar to what we explored in Series 04, Is Rye Whiskey Spicy? , we take on the challenge ... This time while sipping four different wheaters: Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey Maker’s Mark Bourbon Penelope Wh...

In this, our second episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, share what we're doing this season, and in our feature, revisit pairing whiskey with bread. We had so much fun the first time around, we decided to do it again. Tap now to join us as we discuss the subtleties of blending our grains in differing media.

In this, our first episode of Series 5, we discuss some Whiskey News, set the stage for this season, and in our feature, Review Wilderness Trail Wheat Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you. Tap now to join us as we discuss Wilderness Trail Wheat.

In this, our final episode of Series 4, we review a whiskey from our bunker, picked by you, our listeners, patrons, and followers. And as always, we discuss some Whiskey News and off some suggestions for your next whiskey scavenger hunt. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you. Click now to join us ... S04E10 WftA - Listener's Pick Review ... Heav...

In this, our Series 4 Whiskey History episode, we discuss some of the more prominent people involved in the whiskey trade Whiskey industry in the early 19th century. Some are familiar, and others, not so much. along the way, we touch on some whiskey news and suggest a couple of bottles for your next scavenger hunt. Tap now to join us as we discuss 1810-1869 American Whiskey History.

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editor Hannah Dawson leads the panel on a journey of archaeological discovery for The Glenlivet Distillery. Click now to learn what's been going on near the river Livet in Speyside, Scotland over the last 200 years.

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editors Hannah, Elora and Brian Dawson talk with James Johnston, Admin of their local whiskey group, Boise Whiskey Enthusiasts (the BWE). James has recently taken the helm of the BWE after their beacon, founder, and first Admin stepped down. During this show the panel discusses some favorite whiskies, whiskey clubs and their place in the community, how start y...

In this Whiskey for the Ages podcast, host Hannah Dawson leads the cast as she tells the tale of one of America's first 30 craft distilleries, Dry Fly Distilling out of Spokane, WA. During the discussion, Brian, Elora and Hannah explore some of the Distillery's offerings: Dry Fly Bourbon 101 Dry Fly Port Finished Wheat Dry Fly Straight Wheat Cask Strength Dry Fly Straight Wheat Cask and Release -...

In this podcast episode, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, review Limestone Branch Distillery's Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you. Pick one up, pop the cork, pour yourself a dram, and tap now to join us!

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian focus on whiskies in the 101 to 110 proof range. The panel talks about the making of whiskeys in the spectrum, and identify what makes these whiskeys so popular. Along the way they compare several samples, Wild Turkey 101 Maker’s Mark 101 Weller Antique 107 Pikesville Rye 110 And as always, the WftA cast shares opinions on sever...

In our third podcast episode of Series 4, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, consider what gives whiskey a spicy mouthfeel. Does rye in the mashbill really make for spicier whiskey? We're not mythbusters, but we're about to dig in and uncover reasons why many people believe rye is spicy. Is it true? Tap now to join us as we address the belief ... Is Rye Whiskey Spicy?

In this episode, Elora’s first podcast leadership role, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian compare how bread impacts the aromas and flavors of various whiskies. Savory bread with bourbon, sweet bread with rye … Which will be their favorite? And as always, the WftA panel shares opinions on several news stories and suggest some whiskies to scavenge for as well. Tap now to join us a...

In this, our first episode of Series 4, we discuss some Whiskey News, set the stage for this season, and in our feature, review Benchmark Bonded Bourbon. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you. Tap now to join us as we discuss Benchmark Bonded Bourbon.

In this, our Series 3 finale (and 30th show), we discuss some whiskey news, and in our feature, review a whiskey from our bunker picked by fans of the show. Tap the thumbnail now to join us as we review … Knob Creek 15 Year Old Bourbon.

In this, the ninth WftA podcast episode of Series 3, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian discuss the history of drinking in America and the insane amount of whiskey our forefathers consumed. All this drinking led to the temperance and women’s suffrage movements and then Prohibition. Along the way, they sip on some historically significant whiskies. Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiske...

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian discuss some Whiskey News, suggest some whiskies for your next scavenger hunt, and in their lead-in feature, discuss some tips and tricks they've learned to help listeners get more out of each whiskey journey. Tap now to join us as we share our Whiskey Tips and Tricks.

In this episode, host Hannah Dawson leads the discussion on the history behind Old Forester Distillery. Along the way, she and fellow Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora and Brian share their thoughts on four Old Forester whiskies … Old Forester 86 Old Forester 1870 Old Forester 1920 Old Forester Rye … The WftA Team will also discuss some recent happenings in the whiskey world and suggest some new...

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian welcome friend of the show, Greg Walters . Greg is the author of Whiskey Tap , as well as many other weekly newsletters and podcasting ventures. During the nearly 3 and a half hour show, Greg’s nose and palate are put to the test with whiskies from six different genres: Rye Scotch American Single Malt Common Bourbon High proof W...