Bourbon Bytes Podcast
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA Bourbon Podcast with a Gaming Twist! Hosted by Clifton McDaniel in Los Angeles, CA - the Bourbon Bytes Podcast features the latest whiskey & video game news, reviews, and more every week. Cheers, and Game On!
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Episode 50: William Larue Weller Bourbon Review (Season Finale)
September 23, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBTo celebrate the 50th episode of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, I’m reviewing William Larue Weller bourbon, a part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (2021). This epic conclusion to Season 1 of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast is a tribute to the Patreon supporters and listeners of the podcast who have supported me over the past year. Subscribe to Bourbon Bytes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BourbonBytes Watch us play Dungeons and Drams every Monday: https://www.youtube.com/Dungeonsan...
Dog and Shrub Cask Strength Rye Whiskey Review
September 16, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBToday I'm reviewing a cask strength craft rye whiskey from Dog and Shrub Distillery out of Lake Mills, WI. This was sent to me by Edd from The Rotgut Review, who happens to work at Dog and Shrub. I'm also touching on some upcoming whiskey news, including the new Woodford Reserve Honey Barrel Finish Distillery Series, Wild Turkey Master's Keep, and Heaven Hill's 20 Year Old Corn Whiskey. Plus, sharing the title for the Breath of the Wild sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!
Barrell Vantage Bourbon Review - Best Neat or on the Rocks?
September 09, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBBarrell Vantage is a 114.4 proof bourbon from Barrell Craft Spirits consisting of a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys finished in three distinct expressions of virgin oak: Mizunara, French, and toasted American oak casks. I'm reviewing this new BCS release and enjoying it both neat and on the rocks during the California heat wave.
New Riff Malster Wheat and Rye Bourbon Reviews and Big Changes at Maker’s Mark Distillery
September 02, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBToday I'm reviewing two of last year's biggest releases from the New Riff Distillery, Malted Wheat Bourbon and Malted Rye Bourbon. These "Malsters" are a project that explores different malted grains used in a Kentucky Straight Bourbon recipe. Both come in at 100 proof and are aged at least 5 years. Plus, I'm sharing breaking news from Maker's Mark, as Denny Potter (General Manager & Master Distiller) and Jane Bowie (Head of Innovation & Blending) plan to depart the company on September ...
Kentucky Senator Bourbon Release #3 John G. Carlisle Review and Allocated Lottery Announcements
August 26, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBI'm reviewing the third release of Kentucky Senator Bourbon named after John G. Carlisle and coming in at 7 years old and 107 proof. Is this $130 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey worth seeking out? Plus, I'm sharing updates about allocated lotteries for the 2022 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch open now, as well as the latest news about the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy video game, including the pricing and details of the standard, digital deluxe, and coll...
2022 Laphroaig Càirdeas ’Warehouse 1’ Review and the First Booker’s Single Barrel Bourbon!?
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBI'm reviewing the 2022 release of Laphroaig Càirdeas, Warehouse 1. This Scotch was aged in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels from Maker's Mark in the iconic Warehouse 1 that bares their namesake on the Islay Coast. Coming in at 52.2% ABV and $90, how does this year's Cairdeas compare to last year's Cask Strength PX Sherry release? I'm also sharing the news of the first Booker's Single Barrel Bourbon from the Jim Beam Distillery. This 'Second Chance Batch' is a collaboration between Fred Noe and ...
EJ Curley Single Barrel Bourbon Review & New Whiskey Releases from Kentucky Owl, Redwood Empire, & More!
August 12, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBI'm reviewing EJ Curley & Co. Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon, a legacy brand from the 1860s that's making it's return to Jessamine County, Kentucky. Plus, I'm sharing the news about several upcoming whiskey releases: Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition, Redwood Empire Cask Strength Lost Monarch, Frey Ranch Malted Grain Series 100% Malted Corn Whiskey, and Brothers Wright Reserve Single Barrel Coal Mine Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
Weller 12 Bourbon Review & Whiskey and Video Games Coming Out in August
August 05, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBI'm reviewing W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon from Buffalo Trace, sharing new wheated whiskey announcements from Willett and Maker's Mark, new TTB standards for American Single Malt Whisky, and exciting video games coming out this month: Two Point Campus, Arcade Paradise, and Rollerdrome. Cheers, and game on!
Five Brothers Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Review
July 29, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBI'm reviewing the Heaven Hill Experience gift shop exclusive bottle - Five Brothers Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. A small batch blending of five ages of Bourbon, Five Brothers Bourbon pays homage to the courage, dedication and solidarity of the five Shapira brothers who started it all in 1935.
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bourbon Review & Disability Pride Month with Emily Chambers
July 22, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week I’m joined by one of WhiskeyTube’s greatest mods, Emily Chambers, to review Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon from Wild Turkey and chat about Disability Pride Month and how to make the whiskey community more inclusive.
Baker’s 13 vs. Knob Creek 13 Year Old Single Barrel Store Pick Bourbon Review
July 15, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week I’m reviewing and comparing Baker’s 13 Year Old Bourbon with a 13 Year Old Single Barrel Pick from Knob Creek, as well as sharing news about New Zealand’s bourbon shortage, and a new project from former Old Forester Master Taster, Jackie Zykan, called Hidden Barn Bourbon.
Tasting Vintage Booker’s Bourbon from 1995 versus 2020-03 ”Pigskin Batch” Bourbon Whiskey
July 08, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBI'm sitting down with my friend Brandon to try Booker's B95-C-31 compared to "Pigskin Batch" from 2020. Plus, we're discussing the state of Booker's Bourbon in 2022. Is this Small Batch from Jim Beam worth the $100 price tag? How does it compare to previous releases? Watch the Video Recording of this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BourbonBytes
Ardbeg Ardcore Committee Release Review, Coy Hill Small Batch, & June Nintendo Direct Mini Recap
July 01, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBI'm reviewing the Ardbeg Day 2022 Committee Release of Ardbeg Ardcore, an Islay Scotch Whisky created with heavily roasted black malt, a first for Ardbeg. Plus, I'm sharing the news about the return of Jack Daniel's Coy Hill as a small batch Tennessee only release. I'm also recapping the June Nintendo Direct Mini, with game announcements such as Persona 4 Golden, Persona 3 Portable, Square Enix's Harvestella farming life-sim, and many more!
Trader Joe’s Barrel Proof Bourbon & What the Heck is Amburana Finished Whiskey?
June 24, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBToday I'm reviewing a peculiar bourbon whiskey from Trader Joes that was bottled at barrel entry proof, talking about a new TTB label for single barrel picks of Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey from Heaven Hill, as well as doing a deep dive into why Amburana casks from Brazil and South America are the latest craze in whiskey finishing, featured by iconic brands such as Nulu, Rare Character, WhistlePig, Teeling, and Starlight Distillery, as well as several American Craft breweries.
This is my First Snack Pairing with Nulu Single Barrel Maple Finished Bourbon
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBI'm tasting a single barrel of Nulu Barrel Strength Bourbon finished for four months in maple syrup barrels that was picked by my friends over at This is My Bourbon Podcast. Plus, I'm talking about the launch of the English language PokéToon shorts from Pokémon and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge video game. Follow my friends mentioned in this episode on Instagram: @mybourbonpod, @whiskeymutant, @mydailybourbon, @bourbon_newb, & @ian_that_bourbon_guy.
Old Carter American Whiskey vs. Obtainium Light Whiskey - SoCal MB’s Round Table
June 10, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBI'm sitting down with a few friends to discuss the state of Light Whiskey and American Whiskey in 2022. We'll also be tasting and comparing Old Carter American Whiskey Batch 6 and a Hazmat Obtainium Light Whiskey from Cat's Eye Distillery. Is Light Whiskey the new Bourbon?
Doc Swinson’s Kiona Cask Bourbon Review & New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Recap
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBI'm reviewing a whiskey sent to me by Patreon supporter Patrick (@Bourbon_newb), Doc Swinson's Exploratory Series Kiona Cask Bourbon finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks from Kiona Vineyards in Washington. Plus, I'm talking about many new whiskeys coming out this month - including Dixon Dedman's 2XO 'The Phoenix', and two new Doc Swinson's Exploratory Cask whiskeys. Finally, I'm sharing the highlights from the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trailer that just dropped this week, including whic...
Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon Review & the MultiVersus Roster
May 27, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBI'm reviewing Wild Turkey's Longbranch, a collaboration between creative director Matthew McConaughey and master distiller Eddie Russell. This 8-year-old Kentucky Bourbon is refined through oak and mesquite charcoal and is an approachable entry into the brand. Plus, I'm sharing news of the upcoming free-to-play fighting game, MultiVersus, including new information about the expansive roster of playable characters from across many video game, film, and television franchises. Cheers, and gam...
Glendalough 7 Year Old Mizunara Irish Whiskey Review & Upcoming Finished Releases
May 20, 2022 18:02 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBI'm reviewing the latest release from the Glendalough Distillery, a 7 year old Irish Whiskey finished in Mizunara Oak Casks. I'm also sharing the news of several other upcoming American whiskeys and bourbons with unique finishes that I can't wait to try.
Coca-Cola Starlight & Nitro Pepsi Draft Soda Review - Dry Week!
May 13, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.54 MBI'm doing a Dry Week, so I'm trying three limited edition sodas from Coca-Cola and Pepsi! Coke Starlight is the first limited edition sparkling beverage from Coca-Cola Creations. Nitro Pepsi is a nitrogen-infused draft cola that comes in both classic and vanilla flavors. Will these new products be good enough to replace my go-to afternoon Coke Zero? Listen in to find out! PS: I'll be back to regular whiskey and video game news & reviews next week.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Store Pick Review & May 2022 New Releases in Whiskey and Gaming
May 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 9.41 MBThis week I'm reviewing a store pick of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. This private barrel comes from Circus Liquor in North Hollywood, California. I'm also talking about a new malted rye whiskey from New Riff, Jack Daniels Bonded and Triple Mash, and 2 new Bardstown Bourbon Company releases that were just spotted on the TTB. Plus, I'm sharing some upcoming video games coming out in May, 2022, including Trek to Yomi, Evil Dead: The Game, and Pac-Man Museum+!
Ardbeg Fermutation Committee Release Review, Whiskey NFTs & Bad Video Game News
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 9.25 MBI'm tasting the latest Committee Release of Ardbeg, Ardbeg Fermutation, a 13 year old peated Islay whisky that went through an epic three week-long fermentation – the longest in Ardbeg’s history – which eventually gave rise to a wild, zingy and vibrant spirit. I'm also talking about whiskey NFTs from Ardbeg, a new Heaven Hill distillery being built in Bardstown, and delays with the new Super Mario Bros. movie, the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel, and Sega and Ubisoft delisting som...
Fortuitous Union Review - Trinidad Rum Blended with Rye Whiskey
April 22, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.46 MBFortuitous Union from Rolling Fork Spirits is a Kentucky bourbon barrel finished 12-year-old Trinidad rum blended with cask strength rye whiskey and bottled at 103 proof. Was this fortune, or an F' up? Also in this episode, I'm talking about some upcoming whiskey releases, including Wild Turkey Master's Keep 'Unforgotten', Still Austin Four Grain Bourbon, High West's The Prisoner's Share, Remus Gatsby Reserve, and Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled American Single Malt.
Trying 3 Hazmat Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrels
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBJack Daniel's Coy Hill was one of the most sought after special release whiskeys of 2021. Tonight, I'm joined by a few friends as we try 3 different single barrels all at over 140 proof (Hazmat). Does higher proof mean better whiskey? Or are one of the "low" proof hazmat bottles beat the bunch? Find out in this very special Tennessee Whiskey flight!
Barrell Seagrass 16 Year Review & Comparison, Plus What’s New in Whiskey & Video Games This Month
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBI'm reviewing the 16 Year Gray Label Seagrass Rye Whiskey from Barrell Craft Spirits and comparing it to the standard Seagrass release. I'm also talking about new whiskeys coming out this month and later this year, including Barrell Dovetail Gray Label 16yr, Kentucky Owl 'The Wiseman' Rye, and Compass Box Vellichor. I'm also highlighting upcoming video games, including LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Nintendo Switch Sports.
April Fools Blind Whiskey Flight with Friends - Matt Madness Training
April 01, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBI'm joined by my friends Brandon (@imasmartidi0t), Juan (@whiskeypadajuan), and Aaron (@whiskypair) for a blind flight of 5 American whiskeys. Can I tell the difference between a bourbon and a wheat whiskey? Maybe. Will we be surprised by the results? You bet!
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep One Review & TMNT Cowabunga Collection
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBI'm reviewing Wild Turkey's LE whiskey release for 2021, Master's Keep One, thanks to Patreon supporter @Bourbon_Newb. I'm also and chatting about Michter's withholding their 10 year bourbon until 2023, and the removal of tariffs of American Whiskeys in the UK. In gaming news, we're talking about the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cowabunga Collection coming to video game consoles this year!
Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Review & Hogwarts Legacy State of Play Recap
March 18, 2022 16:32 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBEnter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the upcoming open-world adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy. I'm sipping on and reviewing the latest batch of Barrell Bourbon, Batch 32, while recapping Playstation's State of Play reveal of this incredible video game coming later this year.
Russell’s Reserve 13 Bourbon Review & What’s New in March of 2022
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBToday I'm reviewing Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon which I won in this year's whiskey lottery. I'm also sharing the news of the upcoming 17 Year Old bourbon releases coming from Heaven Hill along with the new cognac finished Batch 18 Bourbon from Four Gate. There are some new video games coming out this month as well, including Gran Turismo 7, WWE 2K22, Grand Theft Auto 5 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and more!
Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon Review + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Announcement
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week I'm sipping on a special sample of Booker's 25th Anniversary edition bottle from Jim Beam, sharing the news about the first bourbon release coming soon from the Castle & Key Distillery, and recapping the Pokémon Day presentation that included the announcement of the next generation in the video game series, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, coming later in 2022.
Little Book Chapter 4 Review, The Walking Dead Irish Whiskey, and a Pappy Van Winkle Giveaway
February 25, 2022 12:30 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBToday I'm reviewing Freddie Noe's 2020 addition to the Little Book series from Jim Beam, Chapter 4: Lesson's Honored. I'm also talking about The Sexton's new limited edition The Walking Dead Irish Single Malt Whiskey, a Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Raffle supporting Make a Wish Foundation and Champ Camp, and an epic retro video game find that could be worth millions of dollars! Video Game Store Closes 1994 Inventory Found 27 Years Later Factory Sealed SNES Sega Genesis Saturn (T...
Town Branch Single Malt Whiskey Review & the Legality of Private Barrel Picks in Kentucky
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBOn this episode, I'm reviewing Town Branch's 11 year old single malt whiskey aged in Oloroso sherry casks while talking about new bills in the state of Kentucky that could help save private barrel selections from becoming illegal. Plus, I'm talking about a Japanese whiskey heist that involved over 7.7 million yen worth of whiskey! Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http...
Old Forester Single Barrel Rye Review & How to Get Your Friends to Drink Whiskey
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBDo you have friends who aren't whiskey drinkers? Today I'm giving you some tips on how to ease them into sipping bourbon and whiskey neat! Because drinking whiskey with friends is always more fun than drinking alone. I'm also tasting and reviewing Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye sent to me by a listener of the podcast. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at h...
Stagg Jr. Batch 17 Bourbon Review & Huge Acquisitions at Heaven Hill and PlayStation
February 04, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThanks to a good friend and patron of the show, I have the latest batch of Stagg Jr. to review. Plus, I'm talking about the latest acquisition of Samson & Surrey by Heaven Hill and the acquisition of Bungie Studios by Sony PlayStation. Then, I'm highlighting a few new video games coming out this month, including Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat abo...
Barrell Armida Bourbon Review & More Upcoming Whiskey Releases
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB2022 is off to a busy start with new whiskey announcements coming out of the U.S. and Scotland. I'm pouring a glass of Barrell Craft Spirits Armida Bourbon and diving into these upcoming releases, including Rabbit Hole Starlino Rye, Jack Daniel's 12 Year, Ardbeg Hypernova, Ardbeg Fermutation, and Glendronach 50 Year. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.Bourbon...
Yellowstone Select Review & The State of Kentucky Bourbon in 2022
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week I'm reviewing Yellowstone Select Bourbon and talking about their limited edition Landmark Series bottles to celebrate Limestone Branch Distillery and the 150th anniversary of the Yellowstone Bourbon Brand. Plus, I'm taking a deep dive into a new case study about the bourbon industry in Kentucky, which is bringing in over $9 billion a year. Finally, we're taking a look at the White Oak Initiative and how they're advocating to save our dwindling resource of white oak trees, which may...
Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon Review (100 Proof vs. Cask Strength Comparison)
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBKnob Creek has always had a place on my bar cart. Today, I'm comparing the 100 proof and cask strength versions of Knob Creek 12 Year, talking about some new Rye whiskeys from Still Austin and Uncle Nearest, plus sharing what games I've been enjoying the most so far in 2022: It Takes Two and Hot Wheels Unleashed. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonByte...
JK Williams Gold Zephyr Bourbon & Bridge Series Whiskey Review, and the Future of Playstation VR2 Gaming
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBOn today's episode, I'm reviewing two whiskeys from J.K. Williams Distilling out of Peoria, Illinois - including their Zephyr Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Bridge Series Wheat Whiskey. I'm also talking about a new 13-year-old Light Whiskey from Penelope Bourbon and the next generation of virtual reality gaming from Playstation VR2. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http...
Barrell New Year 2022 Bourbon Review & Runners-Up for My Best Whiskeys of 2021
January 01, 2022 00:13 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBToday I will be raising a glass to Betty White (1922-2021) with a review of Barrell New Year 2022 Bourbon. I'm also sharing some of the runners up from my Top Whiskeys of the Year and why they didn't quite make the list for 2021, including Larceny Barrel Proof (C921), Russell's Reserve 13, Jaxk Daniel's 10, Doc Swinson's Alter Ego Rye, Old Scout Port Cask Finish Rye, and Laphroiag Cairdeas. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the...
Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Tennessee Whiskey & Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review
December 24, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBIt's a short one this week, but I'm reviewing two American Whiskeys for you guys: Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey & Peerless Double Oak Bourbon. I'm also talking about Maker's Mark paying your luggage fees for Holiday travel, and the passing of Nintendo legend Masayuki Uemura. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours this season! Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Dis...
Larceny Barrel Proof C921 Bourbon Review, The Game Awards Recap, & Entering The Matrix
December 17, 2021 17:46 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBIn an unexpected twist, Heaven Hill sent me a sample of the final 2021 batch of Larceny Barrel Proof C921 that I'm reviewing this episode. Larceny C921 comes in at 122.6 proof and is aged 6-8 years. I'm also talking about the release of St. George Spirits Ruthless Whiskey made from Sierra Nevada IPA mash, as well as Sagamore Spirits new Rum Finish Rye. I'm also going over the winners and announcements from last week's Game Awards and sharing my experience of playing the Unreal Engine 5 tech ...
The Best Bourbons to Give as a Gift & Old Scout Port Cask Rye Review
December 10, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBShopping for the whiskey lover in your life can be tough, so I’ve created a list of the best gift-giving bottles to guide you in finding the perfect present for them this Holiday season. Plus, I'll be reviewing Smooth Ambler's Old Scout Port Cask Rye, talking about the Bardstown Collection of Limited Edition bourbons, and a brand new update to Grand Theft Auto Online: The Contract. Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Byt...
Deanston 18 Review - Whisky of the Year? Titanic Distillers & Razer‘s G3x Handheld Dev Kit
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Whisky Exchange just named Deanston 18 as the Whisky of the Year 2022. I'm reviewing this Highland Single Malt Scotch for the first time, and I'm discussing news about a new Irish whiskey distillery at the historic Titanic Pump House in Belfast, Suntory's Japanese whiskey price hike, and Qualcomm x Razer's new G3x Dev Kit that's about to change the handheld game! Questions or comments? Reach me at [email protected] Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey &...
Black Friday: The Best Deals in Bourbon & Video Games
November 26, 2021 05:29 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBThis Black Friday, I'm talking about the best "bang for your buck" bourbons in three different categories. Whether it's high proof, high value bottles, mid-range bourbons, or budget bottles, you will be hard pressed to find better deals than these. Later in the episode, I'm also sharing some of the best Black Friday deals in video games, including a Nintendo Switch bundle, PlayStation exclusive discounts, and Xbox Game Pass discounted subscriptions. Also in this episode: A review of Wild ...
Elvis Whiskey Review, Brad Paisley Bourbon, & Super Smash Bros. Tournaments
November 19, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBI'm reviewing Elvis "Tiger Man" Tennessee Whiskey & "The King" Indiana Rye Whiskey while talking about other upcoming releases - including American Highway Bourbon from Brad Paisley and Bardstown Bourbon Company, the next Old Forester 117 Series "1910 Extra Old." I'm also sharing breaking news about the new live-action Halo TV series coming to Paramount+ and the officially licensed Super Smash Bros. esports tournament from Nintendo coming in 2022. Chat about this week's episode on the Bourb...
Stranger Things: Arby‘s Vodka, Barrell Seagrass, & Netflix Gaming!?
November 12, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBThis is a weird one! Lots of whiskey & gaming news this week - including French fry flavored vodka from Arby's, a major Among Us update, and the release of Netflix Gaming for iOS and Android, including two Stranger Things games. I'm also reviewing Barrel Craft Spirits' Barrel Seagrass, an American and Canadian Rye Whiskey finished in 3 different types of casks! Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com Support...
Lux Row Distillery Expansion, Blood Oath Pact 7 Bourbon Review, & Call of Duty: Vanguard
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBLux Row Distillers just announced a $4M expansion plan, so I'm reviewing the latest Blood Oath Pact 7 and sharing my thoughts on the distillery and its recent acquisition by MGP. Then, I'm talking with my friend Brandon about the newest game in the CoD franchise, Call of Duty: Vanguard, out today. Follow Brandon on Instagram: @imasmartidi0t Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord at http://www.BourbonBytes.com Support the show on Patreon at htt...
Smoke Wagon Halloween Edition Review, Blue Run High Rye Bourbon, & ConcernedApe‘s Haunted Chocolatier
October 29, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBTo kick off Halloween weekend, I'm reviewing Smoke Wagon's special edition spooky bottle, reacting to Blue Run's High Rye Bourbon from Jim Rutledge, and discussing Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe's latest project: Haunted Chocolatier. Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord at http://www.BourbonBytes.com Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/BourbonBytes Subscribe on YouTube for live streams and more at https://www.You...
Heaven Hill Strike Ends, ECBP C921 Review, & Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remastered Release
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBAfter six weeks of its employees on strike, the Heaven Hill Distillery has reached an agreement with a local labor union. I'll be telling you what you need to know about this decision and how it relates to the 'Bourbon Boom'. I'll also be tasting and reviewing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 while discussing Rockstar Games announcement of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition releasing November 11th. Discuss this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Disco...
Episode 1: Saint‘s Alley Bourbon, Austin Trip Recap & Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 Update
October 22, 2021 14:34 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this first episode of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, I'll be recapping my trip to Austin, Texas for the Bastard's Ball and LaQuinta Meetup. I'll be tasting Saint's Alley "The Herald" Bourbon finished in Armagnac Casks while also discussing the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update coming November 5th. Find Bourbon Bytes across the web: http://BourbonBytes.com