Whiskey + Rock

Today, the Central Region Vice President of Mahalo Spirits, PJ Harrison, returns to introduce JR and D-Rock to the wonderful, well-packaged world of Hemingway Whiskey. Together, they taste a special discontinued bottle, review a fantastic everyday pour, and dish out some exclusive news on an upcoming release! Connect With Hemingway Whiskey:   https://hemingwaywhiskeys.com/ CONNECT WITH US: We...

D-Rock and JR are joined by PJ Harrison, the Central Region Vice President of Mahalo Spirits, to explore the tropical world of Papa's Pilar rums. Listen in as the guys receive a rum education and taste through their blonde, dark, sherry finished, and rye whiskey finished offerings! Connect With Papa's Pilar: https://www.papaspilar.com/ CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Ins...

This week, not one but two celebrity whiskies come to the tasting table! D-Rock and JR give their honest opinions about these bottles from some unexpected figures, as well as an exclusive look at a new Jack Daniels offering only available in Tennessee. CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https:/...

Today, D-Rock and JR have the privilege today of tasting Penelope's brand-new Tokaji Cask Finish Rye Whiskey! This award-winning bottle is in limited distribution and boasts a proud price. Is it worth the hype? Join in to find out. Penelope Bourbon: https://penelopebourbon.com/ CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ Fac...

Today, JR takes the lead in walking us through 3 obtainable pours that are some of his favorites, along with one special bottle in particular that you should pick up if you see it. Dive in to hear what you should be looking for on the shelves! CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.face...

This week, the fine folks at Jack Daniels have sent in their brand new releases for review: Batch 3 of their 10-Year and Batch 2 of their12-Year Tennessee Whiskeys! Listen in for an honest take on these popular bottles to see if it's worth a rush down to your local store. CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook...

While Whiskey + Rock does encourage responsible drinking, we also want you to get toasted...finished bourbons. Today, D-Rock and JR taste through a lineup of several toasted offerings from distilleries you know and love. Listen in for some guidance on the shelves! CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:&n...

Per the request of listeners, it's time for another shootout! This week, JR blinds D-Rock on 4 pours with no context and several curveballs. The answers may be right under "the nose..." CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2028883060836697/ Twitter:  https://t...

Today, a confident D-Rock takes an apprehensive JR and C-Money down the Scotch 'Isle' to taste them on a few pours he thinks may sway their patriotic loyalties. CONNECT WITH US: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2028883060836697/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/whiskeyandrock...

Today's blind shootout comes listener-requested, as D-Rock, JR, and good friend, C-Money, gather round the table to test their noses, palates, and minds for a blind shootout of D-Rock's choosing. But first, the guys give a 'fighting chance' to a special new bottle sent to the studio from Puncher's Chance! LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram...

Today, D-Rock, JR, and Mead Man are joined by local friend and homesteader, Farmer Jason, to taste through his go-to budget-friendly pours. Tune in to hear all about his whiskey journey, his eclectic music tastes, and life on the farm. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Today, JR and D-Rock are joined by the one and only Mrs. D-Rock to reflect on a fantastic year of bourbon and whiskey. While recounting the best of 2023, the crew tastes through an offering from Jack Daniels, Heaven Hill, some BTAC, and a very special pour out of Colorado. Whiskey + Rock wishes all of you a Happy New Year, and cheers to 2024! LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/...

Let's get jolly! Today, D-Rock, JR, and Mead Man partake in a bottle swap sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. From shelf staples to exclusive store picks, the merriment is sure to flow this season. Merry Christmas from Whiskey + Rock! LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com...

The Bishop is back for another round of pours through his old Kentucky home! Today, he introduces the show to 2 unique craft distillers that do things a little differently. Connect with The Bishop:  https://www.instagram.com/bishopofbourbon/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.faceb...

Today, an old friend joins D-Rock and JR in the studio for a journey through his homeland. None other than the Bishop of Bourbon is here to preach the good news about some Kentucky distilleries you may or may not have heard about. Amen. Connect with The Bishop:  https://www.instagram.com/bishopofbourbon/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.insta...

Today's episode features not one, but two special guests in an exclusive interview with RD1 Spirits. Co-founder and national brand ambassador, Barry Brinegar, serves up 4 unique pours and drops some knowledge while producer Mead Man won't shut up about one of them. Come see what all the hype is about with Kentucky's first registered distiller. RD1 Spirits:  https://rd1spirits.com/ LEARN MORE:...

In the wake of Thanksgiving, D-Rock and JR are joined by good friend of the show, C-Money, to sample an array of unique pours sent in from the fine folks at Barrel Bourbon. Barrel Craft Spirits:  https://www.barrellbourbon.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Today, the boys head down to the farm to sample some brand new releases from WhistlePig: the FarmStock Beyond Bonded Bourbon and Beyond Bonded Rye. WhistlePig Whiskey:  https://www.whistlepigwhiskey.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2028883060836697/ Twitt...

It's another Jack Daniels special! Today, the good folks in Lynchburg were kind enough to send D-Rock and JR the new American Single Malt, as well as the Bonded Rye for a true Tennessee taste test. As more new products continue to not only show up but hold up, the guys are beginning to ask the question, "what can't they do?" Jack Daniels:  https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us LEARN MORE: Website...

Today, D-Rock and JR embark upon a tasting journey through some Luxco products, including the Remus Repeal Reserve Series 7 and the Lux Row 4 Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon. Luxco:  https://www.luxco.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2028883060836697/...

Welcome, ghosts and ghouls, to our very first Halloween episode! Featuring some spooky pours and real ghost stories from the workers of the Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, KY, this episode is sure to get you in the spirit(s). Explore the Old Talbott Tavern: https://talbotttavern.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/...

At this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival, we ran into our good friends, Mike and Danny, with Penelope Bourbon. Listen in to hear a behind-the-scenes look at their product, process, and upcoming releases. Penelope Bourbon: https://penelopebourbon.com/ Kentucky Bourbon Festival:   https://www.kybourbonfestival.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://...

In our second installment of the Whiskey + Rock 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Recap, we jaunt our way through the festivities to hunt down some exclusive bottles, speak with more amazing distillers, and hear some mighty fine piping. Kentucky Bourbon Festival:   https://www.kybourbonfestival.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com...

Whiskey + Rock takes you around behind the scenes at the 2023 Kentucky Bourbon Festival! From distiller interviews to exclusive tastings, to bagpipes and beyond, there's much to indulge in at this year's festivities. Kentucky Bourbon Festival: https://www.kybourbonfestival.com/ LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBoo...

As we prep upcoming episodes to take you inside our time at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, we're heading back to humble beginnings as we replay our very first episode, in which D-Rock and JR introduce themselves, discuss the new show, and share 3 stellar pours. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://whiskeyandrock.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandrock/ FaceBook Group:  ht...