All Things Whiskey Podcast

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode we're excited to welcome Westland Distillery's Master Distiller Tyler Pederson and Master Blender Shane Armstrong.  Join us as we talk about "why American Single Malt?", sense of place, and taste through several of their award winning expressions.  If you're an American Single Malt fan, you've gotta check out Westland Distillery and some of the awesome things that they're doing.   Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! Support the show

71 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  We're honored to sit down with and host Master Distiller and Director of Kentucky Distillation at Heaven Hill Distillery Conor O'Driscoll.  On this episode we talk about how Conor wound up in Denver Colorado, dive into his background, and talk all things Heaven Hill.  Tune in to gain a sneak peak into all the great things that they are doing (like opening a new distillery this year and making 441,000 barrels of whiskey last year) and learn about new releases from their brands.    We are HUGE fans of Heaven Hill Distillery so be sure to checkout their portfolio of whiskies because they make some of our favorites like Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Mellow Corn, Henry McKenna, Old Fitzgerald, Parker's Heritage, Rittenhouse, and more.   Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty Heaven Hill whiskies!  Support the show

44 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder - the owners of a brand new brand named Lodestar Whiskey!  All Things Whiskey Podcast is a place for new brands to tell the world about what they're doing in whiskey and this might be the newest brand that we've ever had on the show as Lodestar just started selling whiskey a month ago.  Join us as Anna and Wendelin talk about their experience as women in whiskey, the direction they are taking with the brand, and how they developed the flavor profile and product of their blended high rye bourbon and American single malt.   Lodestar is currently only available in LA and parts of California, so if you're on the west coast, go check them out, either way don't miss this interview and conversation. Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies. Support the show

51 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell explore a line up of whiskies from Green River Distilling Co.  As a warmup our Hosts dive into a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Bourbon (6 year 10 month) and talk a bit about their podcast journey, guests, and patrons before the main event.  This episode showcases 3 great new whiskies from Green River:  Green River Wheated Bourbon (90 proof)Green River Rye (Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 95% rye / 5% malted barley and 95 proof)Green River Single Barrel "In-Law Suppressant" (119 proof)Don't miss this episode and be sure to checkout Green River! Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! Support the show

59 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this Episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review their Best In Class 2023 Alternates.  Couldn't find the Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish whiskey that we chose for our Best In Class awards?  Well you can go after the next best thing with these alternates that we've picked for each category along with a list of our favorite whiskies from the year. Bourbon - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 Rye - Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Scotch - Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11 Irish - Redbreast PX Full list of our favorite whiskies here: Bourbon: Bardstown Bourbon Co Discovery 11Bardstown Bourbon Co Single Barrel Barrel Proof (128 proof - 36% rye mash bill)Lux Row 12 YearOld Fitzgerald 10 YearKnob Creek Single Barrel picksElijah Craig C923Elijah Craig Private BarrelsJack Daniel’s 12 YearParker’s Heritage Double Barrel1792 Bottled in Bond Single BarrelsRye: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel ProofLiberty Pole Peated Cask Strength RyeRestoration Rye Single Barrel Barrel ProofPrideful Goat SWP/HWS pickRare Character Amburana CaskMichter’s Barrel Proof RyeBardstown Bourbon Co Foursquare CollaborationIrish: Redbreast PXMidleton Very RareGold SpotJameson 18Irish (non-Midleton): Fercullen Amarone CaskDrumshanboKinnitty Castle Spirits Cider CaskScotch: Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11Gordon and MacPhail Glen Scotia 21 yearGordon and MacPhail Pulteney 15 year cask strengthGlenmorangie 21 yearMurray McDavid Tobermory 20 yearJapanese: Too expensive - look elsewhere Budget: Jack Daniel’s Bonded RyeWild Turkey 101Wild Turkey 101 RyeEvan Williams Bottled in BondDewar’s Mizunara OakCocktails: Bourbon Espresso MartiniAndes MintPickletiniCheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! Support the show

64 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  We're thrilled to release our 5th annual Best In Class Episode where we feature our favorite whiskies from 2023.  Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they review our favorite Budget, Bourbon, Rye, Irish, and Scotch whiskies from this year.  We open up a conversation around the state of whiskey, dive deep into why we picked these whiskies, and of course, pick a coveted Whiskey of the Year!   Be sure to follow us on Instagram @allthingswhiskeypodcast because we will feature each whiskey immediately after the initial launch of this episode.   Have a wonderful Holiday season from all of us at All Things Whiskey Podcast.  Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! Support the show

83 mins

Have you ever dreamed of buying a castle in Ireland and starting your own distillery?  Well that's exactly what Bryan Bean Co-Owner of Kinnitty Castle Spirits did!  Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast.  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Bryan Bean to talk about his new brand Kinnitty Castle Spirits.  Bryan is a US Army Special Operations Veteran who is passionate about his Irish heritage and spirits which led him to buy a castle in Kinnitty Ireland where they now operate a hotel and distillery.  Hear all about the brand and their story as we sample 3 of their expressions; the Dapper, the Cider Cask, and the 10 year.   As part of the episode, we have a bottle of The Dapper to giveaway to our fans so be on the lookout for our official giveaway post on Instagram.   Cheers and enjoy!  Support the show

63 mins

We're excited to announce that Episode 61 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell welcome Dr. Tom Collins - Jackson Family Wines Endowed Professor of Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University to talk about his research; the impact barrels have on wines and spirits, and how certain levels of dilution in spirits can make them smell and taste the same.  Dr. Collins is an expert in distillation practices which he has been studying in his chemistry lab since 2015 to determine how the char and toast levels inside barrels filter harsher components of whiskey and other spirits while aiming to understand the chemistry behind this process.  More recently Dr. Collins has studied a close link between the aroma and taste of whiskies to determine how a certain level of dilution can make whiskies smell the same and further dilution can make whiskies taste the same.  Additionally we discuss the demand for new barrels, used barrels, barrel alternatives, and sustainability initiatives around barrels in the spirits industry.  We then open up the conversation to talk about Dr. Collins' favorite whiskies, brands, spirits, and discuss the future of his research. Don't miss this episode - it is a great opportunity to learn about barrel, taste, and aroma science behind the spirits that we know and love. Thanks again to our guest Dr. Collins!  Cheers and enjoy! Support the show

66 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste their way through 3 Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes that recently hit and were distributed throughout the great state of Colorado by our friends at Momentum Beverage Team!  They also talk about their next Patron only giveaway, which you might have guessed, is also a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Rye #M4!  Patrons of ANY tier will automatically be entered to win this bottle - check out the program at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast.Before our Hosts dive into the Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes, they warm up with a couple of fantastic new expressions from Liberty Pole Spirits.  If you're a long time listener of the show, you'll know that Liberty Pole Spirits Proprietor Jim Hough was the FIRST guest that we've ever had on the show and they're continuing to make innovative and delicious whiskies out of Pennsylvania.  Mike and Devin dive into their Spiced Whiskey and their Sweet Heat Single Barrel Rye.  Sit back, pour some whiskey, and enjoy the show!  Don't forget we had Aaron Chepenik - the owner of Smoke Wagon on the show too on Episode 27 so check that out if you haven't already.  Details on the whiskies featured on the show:Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes (all 3 are from Warehouse E, Floor 3):Ronnie Rickhouse - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barleyHidden Barrel - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barleyBarry Bunghole  - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barleyLiberty Pole Ryes:Spiced Whiskey - 40.4% abv - blend of 7 barrels with spicesSweet Heat Single Barrel Rye - 56.05% abvCheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies! Support the show

61 mins

Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Mike and Rose got married so they ran down to Mexico for their honeymoon.  While they were there, they stumbled into a small liquor store called Agave Liquors in Puerto Vallarta which specializes in local distilleries.  As Mike does, just about anywhere, he bought a bunch of alcohol to haul back to the States and talk about on the show.  Join us as hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review some up and coming Mexican Whiskies and more spirits including a Raicilla (Agave spirit made from the root of the Agave plant instead of the piña) and a tasty Mezcal distilled Filipino style in a tree trunk.¡Salud!Support the show

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to sample the number 1 selling whiskey in the world - Jack Daniel's!  After Devin was bamboozled blind tasting 80 proof Jack Daniel's on the last episode we figured it was time to dive into some PREMIUM Jack Daniel's expressions including the Jack Daniel's 10 year, 12 year, Twice Barreled American Single Malt Special Release, 5280 Whiskey Society Single Barrel Barrel Proof, and the Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye (136.3 proof). First the hosts go over some of Jack Daniel's history - like did you know that his real name was Jasper Newton and that he died of a blood infection after kicking his safe?  Jack Daniel's has an incredibly rich history and I highly encourage everyone to checkout their website and timeline https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/our-story.   Then the hosts dive deep into a gamut of 5 premium offerings from Jack Daniel's - whew what a lineup!  If you don't know how good some of these whiskies are, then you don't know Jack! Don't forget we're also giving away a sample set of Jack Daniel's 10, 12, and the Barrel Proof Rye to one lucky Patron.  Be sure to check out the Patreon program at www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast if you're interested in supporting the shows. Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!  Support the show

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