Whiskey Tangent

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...

Whiskeys: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon • 1792 Full Proof Bourbon Tangents: Gabe and Drea join us for another deep distillery dive! • Chelbi and Nari don’t know Drea is here (shhhh) • Why does Barton’s ever say Barton’s? • The deep and incestuous Barton’s distillery history • #YADF (yet another distillery fire) • The French vampires of Sazerac are back! • Why does Kentucky hate New Jersey? • Babymetal!...

So, let's face it, Texas has gone through some controversial stuff recently. But there's nothing controversial about their whiskey industry, which is just bursting at the seams with a ton of good hooch. And when we were asked to review some samples of a blend of Texas whiskeys, we of course said yee-haw! So, join us as we taste a first-of-its kind whiskey, and then find out how it all got made fro...

Round 1: The Faux’ld Fashioned – Barley tea, Earl Grey tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, vanilla extract, orange peel garnish Round 2: The Shamhattan – Earl Grey tea, Lapsang Souchung tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, cranberry juice, simple syrup, cherry garnish Round 3: The Tricksy Sour – Lapsang Souchung tea, Barley tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whi...

So yeah, it’s been another stupid half-year with COVID. And now summer is over too, dammit. But what a summer it was! And we still have one last thing to talk about. Ok, SEVERAL last things. So, join us for a look back at the last six months, a Kosher whiskey QuickTaste, and a preview of the next six months. Last Things: We have so many whiskeys to cover and there’s only so many weeks in the year...

Ever wonder what one of your favorite expressions might taste like if it was aged a year longer?  How about two years longer?  Five years?  NINE years?!  Well, with this continuously aged and continually released brand from Pinhook, now you can do just that.  Also, what the heck is a "pinhook" and what does it have to do with horses?  Click the little triangle and find out! Music Credits: Freedom...

Vermouths: Dolin Rouge Vermouth de Chambéry • Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino • Carpano Antica Formula Round 1: The Brain Duster – Bulleit Rye, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and bitters Round 2: The Blood & Sand – Monkey Shoulder blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice Round 3: The 2-1-2 Manhattan – Elijah Craig Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters Tangents: Lounge mates...

Ok, so we have to admit that Jim Beam (the brand) hasn't been a particular favorite of ours over the years. However, the Beam distillery makes some amazing products. So, when we discovered that they had a Bottled-in-Bond expression, our interest was certainly piqued. And yet... having been burned in the past (looking at you White Label), we didn't really have very high expectations. So, this could...

Whiskeys: Kinsey Zinfandel Cask American Whiskey • Lip Service Rye • Jefferson’s Reserve Pritchard Hill Bourbon Tangents: The Ladies (Chelbi, Nari, minus Drea, plus Sue) join us for whiskeys aged in wine barrels and some Tasting 101! • Zinfandel wine history and tasting • Nari gets sexually interrupted • Once you go black (fruit notes)… • Kinsey history and tasting • Dominant nostrils and virginal...

Named after the youngest of the Revolution-Era-famous Bowman brothers, this port-finished Bourbon has been gaining some traction in our local whiskey circles, so we were curious to find out why. Being fans of all manner of finishing processes, our expectations are high. Does it satisfy or disappoint? You know what to do. (Also, some stats about this podcast: Crickets 3, Singing 2, Belligerence 1)...