Whiskey@Work
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe are not whiskey experts, but we do love to talk about it!
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Batch Proof Positive
April 24, 2024 15:51 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBYou know how they say, "You don't want to see how the sausage is made"? That's quite the opposite when it comes to cocktails. And Rob drops dollar bills for us to try the new Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Intentional Mistake
April 17, 2024 16:04 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIf your boss told you to do something, and you said you didn't want to, but he kept telling you for over a year, then you finally did it, but you intentionally screwed it up, how long do you think you'd have that job? This is the story of Outryder Whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They're All A 10
April 10, 2024 15:52 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBOn this episode, Gabe and Dan drop by to drink all three batches of Jack Daniel's 10. Plus, what's the deal with orphan barrels? All that and a slight mishap on Whiskey@Work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The End of Days
April 04, 2024 15:31 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBEric Church is back with a new (more affordable) whiskey, the Macallan and Bently have teamed up to take all of your money, and our videographer Russ joins us for the End of Days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tales from the Hollow with Nelson Eddy
March 27, 2024 15:49 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBHow much do you really know about Jack Daniel's? Join Rob and Mark for an interview with Nelson Eddy, the keeper of the Jack Daniel's flame (and history books!). In this episode, Nelson separates fact from fiction, uncovering the truth behind the legend. We'll delve into the life of the enigmatic Mr. Jack, the secrets of the Lynchburg spring water, and the surprising twists that shaped this iconic brand. So, pour yourself a dram, settle in, and get ready for a taste of history, Jack Daniel's ...
Nice To Meet You Mr. Sam
March 20, 2024 16:37 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBWe'll scream it from the top of Mt. Rushmore that the whiskey community around our area is incredible. How incredible? How about getting to taste a whiskey that's only produced once a year and only 1,200 bottles are made available? Tomas Gutierrez from Caesar's Spirits brought up Mr. Sam and we're pretty sure we have officially tasted perfection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Barrel House
March 12, 2024 21:23 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBThe guys from The Barrel House in Sioux Falls were in town for Mountain West Whiskey Festival. And even though they're East River, we found common ground. www.thebarrelhousesd.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REVIEW: Glenfiddich Gran Reserva
March 06, 2024 17:06 - 18 minutes - 397 MBGabe is back with another review. We'll try the Glenfiddich 21 Gran Reserva and see if it's worth that rather large price tag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wheated Heat and A Crown Royal Treat
March 06, 2024 16:54 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBWheated whiskey coming in at 125 proof?! And the next whiskey you won't be able to find anywhere this summer, or even right now for that matter. The first sip of the all-new Crown Royal Blackberry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's A Good High
February 29, 2024 19:08 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBMitch Mckeithan, the General Manager at the Alex Johnson Hotel, brought us up a bottle of High West High Country. That's all you have to do to get on the show. Not saying that he bribed us, but it didn't hurt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The One About The List
February 21, 2024 17:47 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBOn last week's podcast, we talked about this bottle of The Glenlivet. I didn't think we'd be able to get our hands on it. But the world of whiskey is a magical place. It also helps to know a couple of guys. We'll also talk about the list for Mountain West Whiskey Festival. It's up and it's wonderful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bespoke Barrels Headed Your Way
February 14, 2024 17:01 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThe Glenlivet has just announced what they call a "category-first innovation" for their new The Glenlivet Fusion Cash Single Malt Scotch Whisky. What makes it "catagory-first"? The bespoke cask. Let's talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Proof Is In The Pour
February 07, 2024 17:22 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBIf you could only drink your whiskey at one "proof", what would that proof be? And just what age is the perfect age for bourbon? Plus, we can't swear anymore. Rob is struggling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REVIEW: Old Forester 1924
January 31, 2024 19:47 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBWe got our hands on a bottle of the new Old Forester 1924. We also got our hands on Gabe (wait a minute) to give us his review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Up Knob Creek Without A Paddle
January 25, 2024 23:18 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBOne of the most coveted Woodford Reserve bourbons of the year is here. Water fountain whiskey is a thing. An excellent idea to keep bottles off of the secondary market. Learning about the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, and trying what one whiskey site has called the best bourbon to buy right now. And the Kennedy assassination? Yeah, we didn't see that coming either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Through the Woods
January 17, 2024 22:39 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBExciting news for Mountain West Whiskey Festival, 2.8 million is the new high price, and we'll talk authenticity as we drink Through the Woods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Traveller
January 10, 2024 20:19 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBSheila from Sazerac is back! This time she brought a bottle of Traveller Whiskey, the collaboration between the Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace Harlon Wheatley, and country mega-star Chris Stapleton. She also drops some big news about 1792! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long Live the King!
January 08, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBOn January 8, 1935, the King of Rock 'n Roll was born. Let's celebrate with a Midnight Snack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sip Into The New Year!
January 03, 2024 17:07 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWhat would happen if I let AI write this podcast description? Let's find out... Welcome to the world's most relatable whiskey podcast, freshly distilled and ripe for the sipping! This one's hosted by Rob and Mark, two bungling spirit enthusiasts whose life choices led them not to the glamor of a Michelin-starred restaurant, but to the down-to-earth world of whiskey appreciation. This dynamic duo takes themselves about as seriously as an ice cube in a ten-year-old single malt (hint: not very...
2023—The Influencers That Weren't
December 21, 2023 20:49 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBRob and Mark recap 2023 over a bottle of Smoke Wagon. All in all, it was pretty good. The year and the whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Opening a Bottle at the Box
December 13, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIf you travel much, you'll notice most hotel bars don't stock much beyond the usual. Adam Patton, General Manager of the Courtyard and all-new The Box Event Center is out to make sure your choices just got a whole lot better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Checking In On Old Friends
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBGo home tonight and open your liquor cabinet. Look behind that bottle of Eagle Rare on your whiskey shelf and find that one whiskey you bought years ago that initially you just thought was "fine". Give it another taste. We did this with two specific bourbons we forgot we had. And realized we may have been wrong about our first impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Allocated Rant
November 29, 2023 17:02 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBFeeling frustrated with allocated whiskey? You're not alone. Rob and I share our gripes, then we unwind with some top-quality craft bourbon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack v. George: Who Uses "The Process" Better?
November 15, 2023 20:39 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBMost likely, you're familiar with the Lincoln County Process. But who does it better? Plus big news on Mountain West Whiskey Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do This Not That at Whiskey Festivals
November 08, 2023 16:32 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBAfter attending a small whiskey event over the weekend, Mark began to ponder whether or not he had ever been a "whiskey snob". This led to a discussion about the Do's and Don'ts when you attend whiskey or beer festivals. Plus, the best bottles of bourbon that every liquor store already carries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Allure of Amburana
November 01, 2023 16:37 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat if your whiskey tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Thanks to the Windsor Block Bar we were able to track down a bottle of Barrell Bourbon finished in Amburana casks, better known as "Brazilion Oak". Rob said it tastes like Christmas, and Houston wants it for breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Candy Corn Episode
October 25, 2023 16:17 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBThe time has arrived. The seal has been broken. The Candy Corn Whiskey has been poured. And we may have created a brand new cocktail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crafting Connections over Whiskey
October 20, 2023 16:39 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBSometimes a good conversation about bourbon is all you need. Rob and Mark talk with a local whiskey guy you know best on social media as "Shannee Massimoto". We'll dive into his love of spreadsheets and how he'd probably be a millionaire if he hadn't given away all those X-Men comic books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feel the Froth
October 11, 2023 18:27 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBMaybe you already knew this about Blanton's, but Rob and I were surprised, The Band and AC/DC have new whiskey expressions on the horizon, and we try a social media trend that, well, actually isn't all BS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rye Guys
October 04, 2023 20:57 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBLet's drink some rye whiskey from Jack Daniel's and Company Distilling and talk with Dan Bruner from Timmons Market about good values in bourbon, the "Bourbon Bubble" and the challenges that Dan sees upcoming in the world of whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wisconsin Wheat
September 27, 2023 19:56 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBFive 375-milliliter bottles will only set you back $1000, Jack Daniel's rolled out another new product, Chris Stapleton has entered the whiskey world, and Rob and Mark try a store pick from Wisconsin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roll Out the Twice Barreled
September 20, 2023 15:53 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBThe Jack Daniel's Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye is here. Plus, we'll talk whiskey that IS worth it's high price tag. But first Rob has to lament the Steeler's slow start all the while crying into their six Super Bowl trophies. Houston is a Vikings fan, he feels no empathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The India Invasion has Arrived!
September 07, 2023 17:21 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBLots of whiskey drinkers have their unicorns, the whiskey that they hunt in order to add to their collection or, hopefully, crack open and share with Rob and I. My unicorn isn't a whiskey specifically, but a country. On this podcast, we got to finally try a whiskey from India thanks to Sheila from Sazerac. Four of them, actually. Time kind of got away from us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sneaking Into Dakota Whiskey Territory
August 31, 2023 15:11 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBName a bottle worth chasing that is not on everyone's list, name a bottle that's not worth chasing, and name a bottle that surprised you. This thread popped up in a Facebook group called Dakota Whiskey Territory. The folks that posted were gracious enough to let us make a podcast about it. Taste is subjective, but it's pretty interesting that some of the same bottles popped up in all the categories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Epoch Episode
August 24, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBA Dungeons and Dragons-inspired whiskey, a super premium flavored whiskey, and you'll learn the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Teeing Up the Tennessee Three Wood
August 16, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBBuffalo Trace wins (again), Jack has a brand new limited expression twice barreled rye, Molson Coors is stepping up its spirits division, the most successful female distiller from the pre-prohibition era pops up and Rob and Mark get a call from Jeff Arnett (OK, it was a call back to a friend of Rob's who happened to be in the room with us at the time, but it still counts!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Hail the Grail!
August 03, 2023 19:25 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBSo does a cup made from American oak and charred on the inside just like a real bourbon barrel make your whiskey taste any better? We spent $75 to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let's Turn It Up A Scotch!
July 27, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIt's National Scotch Day! And in order for Rob to get a taste of my bottle of The Macallan Rare Cask, he's going to have to work for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Locals Only, But for Everyone!
July 18, 2023 17:35 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this episode, we're talking about whiskey's closest cousin, vodka. David McQuiston, the founder of Locals Only Vodka, joins us to talk about their unique product. Locals Only Vodka is made with non-GMO corn and California-grown grapes, and it's filtered using an eco-friendly coconut shell method. We'll talk to David about why they chose vodka, how the company came up with the name "Locals Only," and we'll also get his advice on how to be a good local. Which for some reason means running...
Drinkin' Under the Big Sky!
July 12, 2023 15:48 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBMark went to Montana and found a pretty good four-grain bourbon. We'll also talk space whiskey, boxing feuds (surrounding whiskey), The Company coming to Colorado, and what your Zodiac sign says about the type of Scotch you should be drinking. Very bummed Rob's wasn't Laphroaig. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can't Stop The Teeling!
July 06, 2023 20:56 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBThis is the audio version of our latest video. Sometimes getting a good bottle of whiskey is all about who you know. In this case, it was a coworker who took his first overseas trip to Ireland and ended up at the Teeling Distillery. Thanks, Todd! You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/u0BoDcEbxp8 Or here: https://www.facebook.com/whiskeyatwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Golden Promise
June 29, 2023 15:38 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBDid you know you can just buy the Blanton's bottle toppers? And we learned that gamma radiation can make a pretty good whiskey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bourbon: The Liquid Equivalent of a Hug
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBHappy National Bourbon Day! "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough." - Mark Twain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Blend of Utter Nonsense
June 08, 2023 20:38 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBOn this episode, Brown-Forman is raking it in, Fireball Dragon Reserve sounds fancier than it probably is, Eric Church unleashes JYPSI, Beam Suntory and Edrington team up to create Ardray, and Rob and Mark try to understand the American definition of a blended whiskey. Spoiler alert, they don't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dragons and Alligators
May 31, 2023 16:44 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBThe brewery that makes Dragon's Milk has an award-winning bourbon, Mark is fascinated by char vs. toast and we really do love our neighbors to the north. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REVIEWS: Bikoku Japanese Whisky
May 25, 2023 17:04 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBGabe is back to help us taste Bikoku Japanese Whisky. Bikoku means "Black Luxury". We'll see, I guess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coffee, Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey, or Me?
May 17, 2023 20:14 - 34 minutes - 48 MBJim Beam dips their toes into the American Single Malt, Forbidden Bourbon arrives, our favorite double-gold winners from the SFWSC and chill-filtered vs. non-chill-filtered. Plus, Rob pours Old Forester 1920 Style Prohibition Whiskey into Twisted Tea's Sweet Tea Whiskey. That is a sentence no one expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REVIEW: Fuk Single Grain Japanese Whisky
May 10, 2023 21:31 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBGabe Auldridge joins us to review Fuk Japanese Whisky. Gabe's whiskey journey started in Japan while in the military and we're lucky he's now stationed here to help us navigate all that Japanese whisky has to offer. Props to my brother-in-law for finding us this bottle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REVIEW: Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple
May 05, 2023 15:57 - 8 minutes - 11 MBIs it a Jolly Rancher, or is it whiskey? Mark Tucker from Windsor Block Bar sips this flavored take on Conor McGregor's flagship whiskey and gives his honest opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jenever and the Belgian Owl
May 04, 2023 15:46 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBExactly how much water should you add to whiskey? Are we about to run out of white oak? What is the opposite of the Angel's Share? And is this the episode that Houston finally brings back a whiskey from Europe that Rob, Dan, and Gabe will like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.