Whiskey Under 50

A Whiskey Under 50 quicky! This episode we taste the newly released Yellowstone Recollection 8 year. This pour used to be only available at the Limestone Branch Distillery but just recently went to limited release around the US. 2 of us liked it, 1 of us definitely did not. Give a listen for our full review. 

Do you have a craving for some wheated whiskey but you don't want to spend much money? -- Then this episode is for you! We compare the Rebel from Lux Row and the common Makers Mark. If you have $25 which are you buying?  Cheers! 

We're back after a bit of an unexpected hiatus! Sometimes life just gets a bit busy. Anyone every give you whiskey at a jobsite? Well ... they do for Jonathan. While at a job for a homeowner he was given a custom blend of unknown pedigree and contents. We pair it up with another blended whiskey bottle from Redwood Empire - the Toasted Pipe Dream. Can random dude blending whiskey in his baseme...

It's getting near Valentine's Day so what better way to celebrate than to pair some delicious whiskey with some delicious chocolate. But, be warned. Just because the whiskey is good, and the chocolate is good, does not mean together they are good. This week we sample: Koval Oat Penelope Wheated Old Fitzgerald 7 year Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Cheers!

Maker's makes multiple magnificent mashed merchandise. This week we taste a bit of corporate whiskey called Makers Mark and its sister product the Makers Mark 46. Nathan is a bit of a Makers fan, owning multiple wax-top bottles, and loves their flavor profiles.  If you haven't had Maker's before, you need to change that. Cheers!

When you're into whiskey people gift you whiskey. Last episode we drank and talked our way through all the Scotch whisky we were gifted. This week, we drink and talk through the others. In this week's episode we cover: Speed Shift Distilling - Barn Find Bourbon. A hyper-local and small distillery north of Seattle.  Nearest Green Distilling - 84 proof green bottle. A great mixer for cockt...

Happy Scotchmas and Happy New Year! In this episode we drink and talk about the Scotch Whisky we received as gifts for Christmas. Scotch runs such a wide variety of flavors and profiles and we were able to enjoy some great bottles: Glenfiddich - 16 year Aston Martin F1 Tamnavulin - Tempranillo cask edition Glenmorangie - A Tale of Spices Jonnie Walker - Blue Label Bruichladdich - Octomore 16.3 Tha...

What do you get the whisky person who has 'everything'? What about whisky accessories like ice cube trays or cherries? Is a flask a good gift? What about fancy glasses? Don't buy random junk - give us a listen and we will tell you what gifts we find to actually be useful. We also drink some Compass Box Scotch, which is why whisky in this episode is spelled whisky and not whiskey. We...

Just go to their website and buy it already. It's that good. And, no, we're not sponsored by Wheel Horse. But we'd love to be -- you hear me Wheel Horse?! In this episode Nathan gets a hold of the new Winter 2025 special release from Wheel Horse Whiskey - the Barrel Master Select Barrel Proof Rye. They succeeded in fitting all the marketing hype words in that name. But regardless of...

In this episode we tackle the aged old question that has plagued humanity since the time of the Romans - what whiskey goes best in a pumpkin spice old fashioned? Better listen to us first so you don't ruin Thanksgiving with a rookie mistake like buying the wrong whiskey! 

We've been away too long! We kick off Season 7 with some Jameson Triple Triple that Nathan picked up in a random airport. And speaking of the triple triple, who knew Malaga was a white dessert wine? But, either way, we need something to taste it against so we pull some Jameson Black Label off the shelf. Then Amy and Jonathan decide that's not good enough for their bourgeoise selves, so t...

Have you seen the new Old Fitzgerald 7 year Bottled in Bond in the stores yet?? How about the new Bulleit Bourbon Bottled in Bond? To close out the season we try them all side-by-side and there's a clear winner. Enjoy your summer - enjoy a good dram of whiskey - and we will be back with you all in the fall! Until then, cheers!  Wo50

We came to the realization that we haven't covered a lot of the more generic "corporate" whiskey on this podcast, so we decided to change that! On this episode we dive into Basil Hayden, Buffalo Trace, Ezra Brooks 99, and Old Forester 100. We sip them, we talk about them, we compare them, and we rate them -- all in one episode! We do the hard work, so you don't have to.  Cheers...

Lots going on in this episode! Amy and Jonathan take a birthday vacation to Costa Rica where they bring back two rums from distiller Ron Centenario, a bottle of blended Diplomatico rum, and a bottle of local fire water they called Cacique.  Then to celebrate the birthday Whiskey Under 50 style we pop open a bottle of Revival Rye from High Wire Distilling that is distilled from 100% un-malted Abruz...

Have you tried the Kirkland Signature premixed Old Fashioned? What about the Bulleit premixed Old Fashioned? In this episode we try them side by side and tackle a problem that had plagued humans since the creation of whiskey - is it worth it to buy a premixed Old Fashioned or should you just make your own? Remember to like and comment! Cheers everyone! 

Nathan takes a trip down to the South Carolina Lowcountry and brings back Hi-Wire Distilling's Jimmy Red which is a 100% red corn bourbon and the Burnt Church Distillery Bluffton Carolina Gold Rice whiskey. If you happen to be down in the area - check them out! Both are super unique in their own way and not something typically found in today's whiskey world.  Don't forget to like an...

This episode we taste two great Whiskey Under 50 picks -- the Green River Wheated Bourbon and the newly released Bardstown Bottled in Bond. Both swing high above their price point but give us a listen to hear what we think.  We also discuss the important topic of how many ingredients make a cocktail. If you disagree with our conclusions drop us an email. One final item -- Give us some stars and a...

Amy escaped the rain and cold of the Pacific Northwest and jetted off for the sunny Palm Desert. While there basking in the sun and hitting the links she decides she needs to buy a bottle of Laphroaig Oak Select scotch whisky and graciously brings it home for us to try. Luckily, we just happen to have some Laphroaig 10 Year sitting around to try it up against.  Give us a listen, comment, and like....

Our friend Joe took a trip to Maui and brought back a new whiskey from Kupu Spirits to share around. This then prompted Amy and Jonathan to bring over the Paniolo whiskey from Hali'imaile Distilling and the whiskey-adjacent spirit 12th Hawaiian Distillers Reserve that they acquired in Hawaii to complete our impromptu luau party.  Come drink with us as we party Hawaiian style!  Like / comment...

Did you know Elijah Craig recently came out with a toasted rye? Neither did we until Nathan stumbled upon it at our local bottle shop. We compare it to Elijah Craig's other rye offering - the straight rye. But wait, there's more! At the end of the episode Nathan break's out a special bottle he picked up for an astonishingly cheap price. Like, listen, and follow us for more! www.whis...

Happy New Year! We're kicking off the new year by sampling a couple rye whiskies from Owensboro Kentucky, or more specifically Green River Distilling. First up is the self-titled drink Green River Rye followed by Nathan's new favorite distillery Wheel Horse. Both are 95/5 straight ryes and both are sour mash, but do they taste the same? Listen to find out, and like and subscribe because...

What whiskey would you bring to share at a Christmas or holiday party? We pick out what we would bring and talk about why we selected them. The three of us couldn't be more different in our picks. Jonathan goes for the middle-of-the-road crowd pleaser and brings some Buffalo Trace, Nathan made the correct decision (as per usual) and brings an obscure Bhakta 1928, and Amy brings a Bruichladdic...

With Amy's never-ending quest to find a good Scotch for less than $50 she gets talked into buying an Isle of Skye 12 year. Thinking it was peaty, and needing something to compare it to, we grabbed a Compass Box Peat Monster off the shelf. The head-to-head comparison didn't really go as planned but either way we got to drink some whisky, so it can't all be bad. Slainte! 

What better whiskey to celebrate with on Thanksgiving than Wild Turkey? It's like it was made for that specific US holiday. This year Wild Turkey has released a 70th anniversary whiskey to commemorate Jimmy Russell's 70th year at the company. See how that 70th anniversary edition stacks up against the companies Longbranch release in this week's episode. 

You ever purchase bottles on vacation that you've never tried before and know very little about? That's this episode. While in Nashville we both purchased bottles that we hadn't tasted before and only heard about -- the Blue Note Uncut and the Peg Leg Porker 8 year. We taste them both to see if they are worth the hunt and the price.  Also, Amy and Jonathan surprise Nathan with a har...