Whiskey Tangent

Whiskeys: Writers’ Tears Copper Pot • Slane Triple Cask • Glendalough Double Barrel • Powers Three Swallow • Dingle Single Malt Batch No. 4 Tangents: Drea, Shavonne, and Gabe join us for an exploration of the new Irish whiskey renaissance! • Ed’s worried that some of these are gonna be Scotchy • Drea finally gets her jacket! • The Condensed History of Irish Whiskey • Ireland’s an island dammit • T...

As you know there are a ton of new "distilleries" out there that call themselves distillers but don't actually distill anything. That's not necessarily bad, but it's basically lying. However, Starlight is not one of these. Their unique situation allowed them to ferment and age whiskey using their own grains on their own land and according to their own schedule. And what's the result of all this ca...

So, Season 6 has finally come to an end, and it was filled with a few setbacks, a new sponsor, some strong whiskey-centric content, and a whole lot of nonsense. And yet we still have one last thing to talk about. Ok, several last things. So, join us for a look back at the past six months and a glimpse forward at Season 7. Last Things: Whiskey groups and Bourbon’s crotch-shot bragging problem • The...

Several months ago, when we tasted Pinhook's Vertical 5-Year Bourbon, not only did we enjoy the whiskey, we were intrigued by the promise of their concept: Take a set of barrels and bottle only a portion of the spirit once a year, every year, for 9 years. So, here we are, expecting greater things from their 6 Year. Did a single year make a difference? And if so, is it even better? Smash that play...

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG Whiskeys: Bulleit 10 Year • Kings County Peated • Eagle Rare 10 Year • Buffalo Trace Kosher • Barrell Dovetail • 1792 Full Proof • Larceny Barrel Proof • Heaven’s Door Cask Strength • Baker's Single Barrel • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Pure Kentucky XO • Redemption High Rye • Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye • Lucky 7 Holiday Toast • Old Ezra No. 7 • Smokewagon Un...

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG Whiskeys: Bulleit 10 Year • Kings County Peated • Eagle Rare 10 Year • Buffalo Trace Kosher • Barrell Dovetail • 1792 Full Proof • Larceny Barrel Proof • Heaven’s Door Cask Strength • Baker's Single Barrel • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Pure Kentucky XO • Redemption High Rye • Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye • Lucky 7 Holiday Toast • Old Ezra No. 7 • Smokewagon Un...

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG Whiskeys: Baker's Single Barrel Bourbon • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Pure Kentucky XO Bourbon • Redemption High Rye Bourbon • Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye • Lucky 7 Holiday Toast • Old Ezra No. 7 Bourbon • Smokewagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon Madness: Gabe returns to referee the blind tasting of 8 new whiskeys in the 100 and 110 Proof brackets • There really s...

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG Whiskeys: Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon • Kings County Peated Bourbon • Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon • Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye • Barrell Dovetail • 1792 Full Proof Bourbon • Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon • Heaven’s Door Cask Strength Bourbon Madness: Our new arena is shaped like a NEAT glass! • Overview of the 90 and 120 proof brackets • Ed and Scott spend all year...

Welp, it's that magical time of year again: Our answer to college basketball's March Madness bracket tournament! In this preview we reveal 1) the method we're using to organize the brackets this year, 2) four of the new-to-the-podcast whiskeys we're featuring, 3) the 135+ proof spirit we're pre-gaming with, and most importantly, 4) the name of Gabe's completely-made-up assistant. Whiskey Madness:...

Whiskeys: Barrel Bourbon Batch 029 • Barrel Bourbon Batch 030 • Barrel Bourbon Batch 031 • Barrel Bourbon New Year 2021 Tangents: Jeff joins us for a blind tasting of multiple expressions of blended bourbon batches from Barrell Craft Spirits! • Apparently “Kentucky date rape” is a tasting note now • Batch #29 jumps out of the glass like the blood in The Thing • Did Stephen Hawking like whiskey? •...

If the King of Rock 'n Roll were still alive, he would have turned 86 (!) just a month ago, and yet he's still one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th Century. And to celebrate his lasting legacy, a whiskey was created (actually two whiskeys!) in his honor. So, join us as we taste both whiskeys and talk about his amazing life and surprising influence on other music legends, including the...

Round 1: The Big Apple – Michter’s Rye, Laird’s Applejack, and Angostura bitters Round 2: Penicillin – Blue Comet Single Malt, honey syrup, ginger syrup, lemon juice, rinse of McCarthy’s Single Malt Round 3: Paper Plane – Elijah Craig Bourbon, Peychaud's Apertivo, Averna Amaro, simple syrup, lemon juice Tangents: The Ladies plus all of our past jacket recipients join us for a remote recording at t...

Here at the WTP, we like not only having the freedom to drink your whiskey how you want, but also the freedom that comes with living in a country that allows us to think, speak, and act for the betterment of others.  (Note: It's also the name of the song that starts and ends our shorts.)  So, if you serve, or have served, in our armed forces to protect these rights, we salute and thank you.  And w...

Whiskeys: Van Winkle 10, 15 & 23 • Weller • Stagg • Larceny Barrel Proof • McKenna 10 • Johnnie Walker • Redemption Wheat • Middleton Rare • Boss Hogg • Michter’s 10 • Knob Creek Single Barrel • Old Fitzgerald 15 • Rebel 10 • Baker’s 7 & 13 • Hibiki 17 & Harmony • 1792 Sweet Wheat • Elmer T. Lee 100 • Ancient Age 10 • Bowman Single Barrel • Willet 6 • Rare Breed • Kentucky XO • Old Forester Birthd...

Whiskeys: Barrell Bourbon • Journeyman Corsets, Whips, and Whiskey • WhistlePig 10 • Whistle Pig Boss Hogg • Weller C.Y.P.B. • F.E.W All Secrets Known • Grayson’s Texas Whiskey • Macallan’s • Blanton’s Single Barrel • Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel Topics: Recap of Part 1 and why we pay what we pay • Scarcity and the Fear of Missing Out: An Essay • Scott bought a bidet because of the Great TP Shor...

Whiskeys: Pappy Van Winkle • Wild Turkey • Baker’s • Midwinter Night’s Dram • Chivas Regal • Angel’s Envy Rye • Knob Creek • Elmer T. Lee • Henry McKenna • Eagle Rare • George T. Stagg • W.L. Weller • W.R. Wheater • Pappy Van Winkle • Kentucky Owl • Belle Meade Reserve • Johnnie Walker Blue Topics: An overview of the “Three-Tier” system of alcohol production, distribution, and sales • We're thinke...

Yo, it's Christmas in Jersey, knowdamean? So for our last podcast of the year, we taste a newish spirit from a newish company that supposedly tastes like Christmas. We also talk about our favorite (and least favorite) whiskeys of the year, Christmas carols, and Christmas movies. Let the arguments and recriminations begin! Also, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Music Credits: Freedom co...

Whiskeys: Hatozaki Finest Japanese Whisky • Mars Iwai 45 Japanese Whisky • Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky Tangents: Anders, Marty, and Rachel join us in Japan for our Holiday episode! • Hatozaki Quickstory • Apparently “healthy urine” is a color note now • Babymetal returns! • Apparently “Mid-day Scott’s Mouth” is a tasting note now • Cow piss candy? • #johnniewalkerblackguys • Godzilla is an “ato...

Even though it's been over 100 year since Prohibition, the remnants of that terrible law still exist in all parts of the country. However, in some states, there are even more ridiculous alcohol laws that have nothing to do with Prohibition. Is your state one of them? Tune in and find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fig Leaf R...

Whiskeys: No. 9 Iowa Small Batch Whiskey • Blackened American Whiskey • Blackened American Cask Strength Whiskey Tangents: Gabe and Shavonne join us for a passionate metal whiskey and music episode! • The NEAT Glass is now our sponsor! • Shavonne likes it when Ed dominates (and Gabe likes to watch) • They love themselves in Iowa • NEAT Glass 101 • Drinking the Slipknot whiskey might cause you to p...

Today as you 1) give thanks for whiskeys of all kinds, 2) eat yourself into a diabetic coma, and 3) maybe watch some terrible football games, why not also tune in to us and listen as we discuss two recent whiskeys backed by NFL Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Terry Bradshaw. Also, there might be crickets, bad childhood memories that never happened, and arguments between whites...

Ok, yes, we've done the Infinity Bottle thing before. But this time Ed and Scott curated separate bottles, tasting and testing each whiskey that went in, aiming for a particular taste profile. Also, Gabe created a mega version that contains some portion of 87 whiskeys! I mean, c'mon, you just HAVE to find out how THAT monster came out, right?! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | L...

Whiskeys: Old Grand-Dad Bourbon • Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon • Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon • Basil Hayden Dark Rye Tangents: Sue and Shavonne join us for a reboot of Episode #2! • Old Grand-Dad ruined whiskey for Scott • The Jim Beam History did not start in the 1970s • The 1700s was a shitty time to be alive • The origin story of how barrels got their char • “Aggressive” is an official tasting note...

Two years ago we highlighted 13 "scary" (i.e., disgusting) spirits from around the world in an attempt to gross out our listeners, and hell if we didn't succeed our wildest expectations. And now we're back with 13 more! So, sit back, relax, reach for some whiskey and Halloween candy, and, you know, try not to vomit. We dare you. Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://so...

By now everyone knows we belong to the Local Lounge in Mt. Holly, NJ, which is managed by frequent guest host Anders the Master Mixologist. But not everyone knows that he got a chance to pick a barrel of WhistlePig of his very own, bottles of which are available to members and patrons alike! So, we decided to sit down with Anders to find out how it all went down, and then taste it to see how good...