Whiskey Tangent

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)...

Whiskeys: Broken Barrel California Oak • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Broken Barrel Bourbon • Broken Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon • Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon • Pikesville Rye • Willet Rye • Bulleit Rye • WhistlePig 10 Year Rye Tangents: Shavonne joins us on this solicited mega-tasting of barrel-stave-finished whiskey! • Broken Barrel History • “California” is apparently a tasting note now • Ed ra...

We consider regular old Larceny Bourbon to be the best wheated bourbon you can buy under $50. So, what happened when Heaven Hill decided to release a barrel strength expression only 3 times a year? Well, accolades, awards, scarcity, and crazy motherf**ing prices on the secondary market, that's what. But we've finally gotten our grubby hands on a bottle and decided to share the experience with you....

Whiskeys: Michter’s US1 Unblended American Whiskey • Michter’s US1 Single Barrel Straight Rye • Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon • Angel’s Envy Rye • Knob Creek Bourbon • Bulleit Rye • Boss Hogg • Old Overholt Bottled-in-Bond Rye • Michter’s US1 Sour Mash Whiskey • Michter’s US1 Bourbon • Michter’s 10 Year Rye • Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon • Michter’s 20 Year Bourbon • Michter’s 25 Year Rye • Mic...

Join us as we taste the highest (and hardest to get) Smokewagon expression in their core lineup to see if it lives up to all the hype (or lives down to all the hate) that it's been getting on the interwebs. Also, we delve into what a smokewagon actually is, and perform a dramatic-comedic reading of the brand owner's origin story! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://s...

Whiskeys: Balvenie Double Wood 12 • Glenlivet 12 • Glenlivet 18 • Glenmorangie 10 • Glenmorangie Lasanta • Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or • Glenmorangie Signet • Monkey Shoulder • Fistful of Bourbon • Laphroaig • Balvenie Classic • Balvenie 50 • Balvenie 10 Reserve • Balvenie 15 • Ardbeg Supernova • James E. Pepper 1776 Rye • Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban • Glenmorangie X • Glenmorangie 18 • Glenmorangie 19...

In 2020, as an extension of our first Whiskey Madness blind tasting tournament (where the whiskeys were all $25-$60), we performed a double-blind tasting on four high-end expressions ($60-$100+). However, for 2021, we've done the opposite and picked four low-end expressions ($10-$25) to see if we can find a hidden gem on the bottom shelf. But this time, we're triple blinded. And just what the hell...

Round 1: Old Fashioneds - Traditional (Gabe): Willet Family Estate Rye, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, with ice, orange peel, and maraschino cherry garnish • The G.O.O.F. (Scott): Old Overholt Bottled-in-Bond Rye, Angostura orange bitters, ginger simple syrup, with ice globe, orange slice, and candied ginger garnish • The “Eld” Fashioned (Ed): Pikesville Rye, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Pey...

Join us as we cross our northern border to try a unique expression of Canadian whiskey: An 80-proof single barrel produced by people who may or may not be vampires. Also: Caribou are frickin' HUGE (plus 6 other amazing facts)! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusi...

Spirits: Rhum J.M. Single Barrel Réserve Spéciale • Corsair Barreled Gin • Espanita Tequila Añejo • Bacardi Superior Rum • Soggy Dollar Dark Rum • Captain Morgan Spiced Rum • Hayman’s Old Tom Gin • Tanqueray Gin • Beefeater Gin • Bombay Gin • Revivalist Botanical Gin • Trainwreck’s Railcar Gin • Trainwreck’s Railcar Gin Reserve Tangents: Shavonne and Anders join us for a detour into non-whiskey sp...

Join us as we taste samples of two new recently released and award-winning whiskeys from our friends at Barrell Craft Spirits, get intensely nerdy about nosing and tasting profiles, mourn the passing of DMX, sing a few songs (crickets), and suffer the belligerence of Shavonne and Anders. You know, the usual whiskey nonsense. Also, be sure to go watch our unboxing video for these bottles on YouTube...

Whiskeys: Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength • Redemption High Rye Bourbon Barrel Select Small Batch • Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year • Redemption 9 Year Barrel Proof Bourbon • Greenspot • Weller Antique 107 Bourbon • Nikka Coffey Malt • Journeyman Last Feather Rye • Old Forester 1920 Prohibition • Four Roses Single Barrel • Baker's 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon • Blanton's Gold/Straight from the Barrel • Wi...

Six months ago we tasted the Weller Special Reserve and, well, we had some reservations. This time we got an older and more expensive (and yet also less expensive) variety. Will the new Weller fare well and be good? Or will we say farewell to Weller for good? Tune in and find out! Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom

Whiskeys: Westward American Single Malt • Santa Fe Spirits Colkegan Single Malt • F.E.W Single Malt • Stranahan’s Colorado Single Malt • Barrell American Vatted Single Malt • TrainWreck’s Blue Comet Single Malt • McCarthy’s Pot Still Single Malt • Hillrock Peated Single Malt • Corsair Triple Smoke American Single Malt • Lost Lantern No. 1 Vatted American Single Malt • Lagavulin 8 Year Single Malt...

Twice Barreled, Double Barreled, Double Oaked, or whatever you call it, lots of brands are experimenting with re-barreling already finished whiskeys. So, join us to see what happens when we compare an already decent Bourbon expression to itself after it's had a long soak in fresh new toasted wood. Also, Scott makes a cocktail with it that Ed should hate. But will he actually hate it? Press play an...

Well, it’s been another half a year with COVID, but hey at least Winter is finally over, and we’ve got one last thing to talk about. Ok, SEVERAL last things. So, please join us for a look back as we revisit the past 6 months, give some shout-outs, recap all the Episodes and Sho(r)ts, and generally just try not to brag too much . Last Things: We’re taking a break from all the drinking and mayhem (r...

Whiskeys: Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon • Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon • Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon • George Dickel Bottled-in-Bond Tennessee Whiskey • Knob Creek Rye • Corsair Dark Malted Rye • Journeyman Last Feather Rye • WhistlePig Piggyback Rye • Glenmorangie 10 Year Single Malt Scotch • The Sexton Irish Whiskey • Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey • Mo...