Whiskey Lore: Stories

How Did Bourbon Get Its Name? (Part 2 with Elizabeth Pearce)

April 13, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week, we look at New Orleans and Bourbon Street as a potential source for the name of "bourbon" whiskey. We'll cover the theories that suggest this famous street's influence on bourbon's name and unveil a secret about Bourbon Street that most people are not aware of. Elizabeth Pearce of the Drink and Learn podcast joins me as we dig into the origins of the name of bourbon whiskey.

How Did Bourbon Get Its Name?

April 08, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this modern world of brands and brand names, it is hard to fathom that no one seems to know the story behind bourbon whiskey and how it got that name. In this episode, we'll dive deeper into names and the history surrounding the name "Bourbon" in America - and we'll look at two sources that could lead us learning how bourbon got its name.

Tongue Map and How We Taste Whisky

March 29, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

False facts are all around us. And one that has been with us for almost 80 years is the "tongue map." That little visual we were shown in our textbooks as children is not quite as true as we've been led to believe. Join me as we talk tasting history, learn how to we taste, and apply that to how we approach experiencing whisky and writing our tasting notes. Cheers!

Lindores Abbey (The Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky)

March 21, 2020 22:10 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

An entry in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1494 points to Friar John Cor and a group of Tironensian monks as the likely source of the first aqua vitae provided to the king. This record has brought the home of these monks, Lindores Abbey, fame as the spiritual home of scotch whisky. But is it? Join me and Drew McKenzie-Smith, founder of Lindores Abbey Distillery, as we look further into the history of distillation on this historic property.

General Grant, Abe Lincoln, and a Barrel of Old Crow

February 10, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

There has long been a quote attributed to President Lincoln, when he was pressed about his decision to put a potential drunkard in charge of the Union Army. Is this legend true? We'll look at the origins of the quote, the drinking history of Ulysses S. Grant, the quandary that Lincoln found himself in, and see if we can make a connection to Old Crow whiskey. (Be 21+)

The Rise and Fall and Rising Again of Four Roses (with Al Young)

January 03, 2020 00:46 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

The Four Roses brand you know and respect today, may have literally been your grandfather's and great-grandfather's favorite whiskey. But at the peak of its popularity in 1958, it was inexplicably removed from American shelves and remained a distant memory for almost 50 years. Join me as I invite Four Roses Brand Ambassador Al Young to help me tell the story of the rise and fall and rising again of Four Roses.

Shackleton's Endurance Expedition (Part 2 - Bonus)

December 31, 2019 21:58 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

In Part 1, Ernest Shackleton is knighted for his attempt at the South Pole. Carelessly he leaves some whisky behind that is discovered and recreated by Richard Paterson. In Part 2, Sir Ernest Shackleton attempts to trans-navigate the continent of Antarctica, only to lead his men through one of the most incredible (if not THE most incredible) survival adventures in mankind's history.

Shackleton and His Whisky (Part 1 - featuring Richard Paterson)

December 10, 2019 22:05 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

This is the story of two men. One, a Polar explorer affectionately and respectfully referred to as “The Boss;” and the other, a master showman and master distiller whose uncanny ability to blend and analyze scotch whisky earned him the nickname “The Nose.” And at the beginning of this decade, these two would have their paths cross in a most unusual way - over three bottles of scotch whisky, a set of handcuffs, and a century of patient waiting.

Shackleton and His Whisky (Part 1)

December 10, 2019 22:05 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

This is the story of two men. One, a Polar explorer affectionately and respectfully referred to as “The Boss;” and the other, a master showman and master distiller whose uncanny ability to blend and analyze scotch whisky earned him the nickname “The Nose.” And at the beginning of this decade, these two would have their paths cross in a most unusual way - over three bottles of scotch whisky, a set of handcuffs, and a century of patient waiting.

The Wild and Amazing Journey to Shackleton's Whisky (Part 1 - featuring Richard Paterson)

December 10, 2019 22:05 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MB

This is the story of two men. One, a Polar explorer affectionately and respectfully referred to as “The Boss;” and the other, a master showman and master distiller whose uncanny ability to blend and analyze scotch whisky earned him the nickname “The Nose.” And at the beginning of this decade, these two would have their paths cross in a most unusual way - over three bottles of scotch whisky, a set of handcuffs, and a century of patient waiting.

Where to Buy a Drink: America's Crazy Liquor Laws

December 09, 2019 00:18 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MB

Now, as we've passed the 100th anniversary of the enforcement of the Volstead Act, it's time to look at some of the weird and diverse laws that govern spirits across the United States. With a 10th Amendment that allows each state to create its own laws, there is no wonder figuring out where to buy your bottle in each state can become quite the mystery.

The Un-United States of Whiskey

December 09, 2019 00:18 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

As we come up on the 100th anniversary of the enforcement of the Volstead Act, it's time to look at some of the weird and diverse laws that govern spirits across the United States. With a 10th Amendment that allows each state to create its own laws, there is no wonder figuring out where to buy your bottle in each state can become quite the mystery.

The 50 States of Whiskey

December 09, 2019 00:18 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

As we come up on the 100th anniversary of the enforcement of the Volstead Act, it's time to look at some of the weird and diverse laws that govern spirits across the United States. With a 10th Amendment that allows each state to create its own laws, there is no wonder figuring out where to buy your bottle in each state can become quite the mystery.

Cù Bòcan and the Haunting of Tomatin

December 07, 2019 14:34 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

When you see a bottle of Cù Bòcan Single Malt Whisky know that the name was inspired by a spectral beast that roams the Highlands of Scotland. Is it wolf? Is it a ghost dog? Hear the legends that compel villagers to take extra precautions when driving the hills of this beautiful Scottish town.

Ghost Dogs and the Haunting of Tomatin

December 07, 2019 14:34 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

When you see a bottle of Cù Bòcan Single Malt Whisky know that the name was inspired by a spectral beast that roams the Highlands of Scotland. Is it wolf? Is it a ghost dog? Hear the legends that compel villagers to take extra precautions when driving the hills of this beautiful Scottish town.

Did James Bond Cause a Whisky Depression? (2024 Updates)

December 06, 2019 20:24 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

007 James Bond often takes the blame for the decline of whisky sales in the 70's and 80's. But is he really to blame? We'll take a look at the man who defines cool for many and see how much influence he really wielded. And we'll look at the man who personified cool before Bond, James Bond. A fun story looking back Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack in Las Vegas.

Did James Bond Cause a Whisky Depression?

December 06, 2019 20:24 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

007 James Bond often takes the blame for the decline of whisky sales in the 70's and 80's. But is he really to blame? We'll take a look at the man who defines cool for many and see how much influence he really wielded. And we'll look at the man who personified cool before Bond, James Bond. A fun story looking back Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack in Las Vegas.

The Origins of Bottled-in-Bond (2024 Updated Facts)

December 04, 2019 01:10 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Food fraud was a rampant in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The Industrial Revolution had taken food quality out of the hands of the individual and on to business owners. Adulteration and food fraud would find its way into whiskey and Kentucky decided to fight back.

The Origins of Bottled-in-Bond (2024 Updated Facts)

December 04, 2019 01:10 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Food fraud was a rampant in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The Industrial Revolution had taken food quality out of the hands of the individual and on to business owners. Adulteration and food fraud would find its way into whiskey and Kentucky decided to fight back.

The Origins of Bottled-in-Bond

December 04, 2019 01:10 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Food fraud was a rampant in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The Industrial Revolution had taken food quality out of the hands of the individual and on to business owners. Adulteration and food fraud would find its way into whiskey and one Kentucky distiller decided to fight back.

Bottled-in-Bond

December 04, 2019 01:10 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

Food fraud was a rampant in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The Industrial Revolution had taken food quality out of the hands of the individual and on to business owners. Adulteration and food fraud would find its way into whiskey and one Kentucky distiller decided to fight back.

Introducing Whiskey Lore

December 03, 2019 00:38 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

Why do a podcast around whisky history? There are so many great stories to tell. And it's not just what is in the bottle, it's what happened to help create that bottle, or bring that bottle to you. It's about the mysteries and lore that has been built up around brands, distilleries, and the whiskies themselves. And in this episode, you'll see how these stories can touch you in ways you'd never imagine.

Whisky Tom and the Tales of Dewars and GlenDronach

December 01, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

The story of two very different individuals and ways to market their whisky. First James "Cobbie" Allardice, who when having trouble getting sales started, stumbled into a very unconventional way of promoting his guid GlenDronach whisky. And second a whisky maverick named Tommy Dewar who would revolutionize the way Scotch whisky was marketed with his creative flair for grabbing attention. Support production of future seasons of Whiskey Lore at patreon.com/whiskeylore

Whisky Tom

December 01, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

The story of two very different individuals and ways to market their whisky. First James "Cobbie" Allardice, who when having trouble getting sales started, stumbled into a very unconventional way of promoting his guid GlenDronach whisky. And second a whisky maverick named Tommy Dewar who would revolutionize the way Scotch whisky was marketed with his creative flair for grabbing attention. Support production of future seasons of Whiskey Lore at patreon.com/whiskeylore

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