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Whisky Rant Podcast

88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -

YouTube Whisky Reviewers Rob (Whisky In The 6), and Jeremy (Sippers Social Club) bring you all things rant-worthy when it comes to Scotch, Bourbon, and World Whisky.

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Episodes

Watching our OLD & CRINGY Whisky Reviews! Plus Channels that Inspired us! Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 38

October 19, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 55.4 MB

Re-watching our first whisky reviews, and discussing the OG channels that started it all. Plus, we review Highland Park 15! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 38.

How One Man Changed the Path of Scotch Whisky Forever. Pt 2

September 23, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 42.4 MB

Mike and Narby from Malt Reviews join the podcast in part 2 of our discussion on ultra premium whisky. What's the best NAS scotch we've ever tried? Is the Samaroli Springbank the best scotch ever bottled? Narby's reaction to trying it for the first time was insane! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 37 part 2 of 2. MALT REVIEWS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjsC2wjdy2WgJ6VXVxLx9vQ

Deep-Dive into the World of Ultra Premium Whisky with Malt Reviews. Pt 1

September 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Mike and Narby from Malt Reviews join the podcast and discuss the current state of the auction world, market manipulation, museum bottles, cigars, and much more! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 36 part 1 of 2. Gordon & MacPhail 67-Year-Old Glen Grant 1953 Mr. George Legacy Macallan Coronation, 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Macallan No. 6 MALT REVIEWS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjsC2wjdy2WgJ6VXVxLx9vQ

Johnnie Walker BLIND TASTING! Can we guess correctly?

August 14, 2022 15:06 - 58 minutes - 70.7 MB

We blind sample the 7 main core-range Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskies, but will a Red Label from the 1970's out preform all of them? PLUS, Ralfy goes off in this latest Benromach 10 review! Is chill filtering preventing Benromach from being the Springbank of the North? We discuss why distilleries bottle they way they do. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 35.

Bottling smaller to meet demand? Plus, has Ardbeg lost their relevance?

July 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Will more distilleries start to use smaller bottles to meet demand? We review the new 200ml Springbank Society 28 Year Old! What whisky would you like to see more of in smaller bottles? Plus, have Ardbeg and Highland Park fallen out of favour with scotch enthusiasts? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 34.

Laphroaig Cairdeas "Warehouse 1" (2022) Review. PLUS: The Secondary Market has finally peaked?

June 27, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 47.7 MB

We review the newest Laphroaig Cairdeas Warehouse 1 release (2022). Matured in Makers Mark ex-bourbon barrels. PLUS: has the secondary whisky market finally peaked? We see examples of popular bottles dropping in value. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 33.

Will YouTube Ban Whisky Reviews? Glenallachie 10 Batches 3 to 7 Blind!

June 22, 2022 13:27 - 46 minutes - 48.1 MB

YouTube are issuing strikes and shutting down content containing "regulated goods". Cigar channels are getting banned... could alcohol be next? What's the future of our content on YouTube? Plus, we blind sample Glenallachie 10 Cask Strength batches 3 to 7! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 32.

Did Macallan ONE-UP Gordon & Macphail just to SPITE them? With Industry Insider James Bornn

May 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Just months after Gordon & Macphail released the oldest scotch ever bottled, Macallan releases an 81 year old to dethrone Gordon & Macphail's Decades series. Was this more than just a coincidence? James Bornn joins to show to discuss that, plus other industry pet peeves. PLUS: The winner is announced for the Whisky Fantasy Draft! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 31.

Is Waterford Distillery destined for greatness? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 30

May 16, 2022 19:04 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

We try 4 new releases from one of the more interesting whiskey distilleries, Waterford. Headed by the ex-CEO of Bruichladdich, is Waterford the next big thing? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 30.

The WHIKSY DRAFT! Rob vs Jeremy!

April 30, 2022 16:31 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Like in Fantasy Sports we started with a $1,000 salary cap and drafted bottles to our fantasy whisky team. Comment on YouTube if you would pick Rob's team or Jeremy's team and one lucky winner will get a sample from every bottle on the wining team!

Ralfy Part 2!

April 08, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MB

In the second half with our time with Ralfy we discuss Billy Walker's influence on GlenAllachie and where that distillery is headed. Also, selling on the secondary market, the roll of whisky reps, the future of Canadian whisky, and Rob gets roasted for buying an Aston Martin Bowmore lol.

RALFY! Is the Secondary Whisky Market Ready to Collapse? PLUS - The Scotch Whisky Association's Overreach

April 01, 2022 14:36 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MB

Ralfy joins the podcast and discusses how the Scotch Whisky Association is pressuring Canadian distilleries to remove all "Scotch sounding" names from their product. Plus, what's the current state of the secondary market? Will there be a whisky bust? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 27 part 1 of 2.

Whisky Hunting Burn-Out! Rare Bourbon Lottery Letdown!

March 07, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 52.7 MB

Is hunting popular whisky releases worth the hassle these days? The results are in for the LCBO rare bourbon lottery. Plus, we drink some very nice Two Brewers Canadian Whisky. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 26

MACALLAN 81 YEAR OLD! Blue Spot Irish Whiskey hits the LCBO, and Independent Bottlings still best.

February 15, 2022 16:18 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

We drink and discuss why Independent Bottler's are still some of the best value in Scotch. Also the LCBO botches yet another limited release, this time the Blue Spot Irish Whiskey. And Macallan 81 becomes the new oldest scotch ever bottled! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 25.

WhiskyTube's Scotch Whiskies of the Year for 2021!

January 23, 2022 17:17 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

We drink and discuss some of our fellow YouTube reviewer's selections for their whisky (scotch) of the year. Did they did it right? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 23.

Are retail stores and flippers drunk with power? The haves and have nots of limited releases.

January 09, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Are retail stores and flippers drunk with power? The haves and have nots of limited releases. Plus, we discuss other Whisky Channel picks for Whisky of the Year, and we drink some new Shelter Point Canadian Whisky. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 23

Drinking Michter's 20 Year Old!

December 21, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Drinking Michter's 20 Year Old, plus the effect Covid is having on whisky supply.

Gordon & MacPhail GLENLIVET 80 YEAR OLD REVIEW!

December 08, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

We were given the experience of a lifetime! An all expenses paid trip to try to oldest Scotch Whisky ever bottled! Gordon & MacPhail's Glenlivet 80 year old! We even saved enough to review it on this episode. Thanks to James, Richard, and everyone else responsible for hosting the event, and to all the fine people we shared it with. We were honoured, privileged, and forever grateful for the experience. Thank you!

No George T Stagg Release this year! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep20

October 27, 2021 14:04 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Buffalo Trace is not releasing George T Stagg in 2021, what we think that means and our opinion on what will happen in the future. Plus, we are drinking Glengoyne 25 year old, and discover a website that tracks all of LCBO's inventory. BOOZE FEDD: https://booze-feed.ca

World's Most Expensive Whisky Auction, plus the Inaugural Online Scotch Whisky Awards!

September 28, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Waddington's Whisky Auction is back and prices are higher than ever. Plus Aqvavitae and Ralfy start the Online Scotch Whisky Awards! We review the new 2021 Springbank 10 Year Old. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep19 Online Scotch Whisky Awards: https://www.oswa.co.uk/

How to Drink Heavily Sulphured Scotch - The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 18

September 09, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

We discuss the best ways to address a scotch whisky that has a strong sulphur note, and how to best enjoy it. Drinking a 19 year old 2001 Coopers Choice Bunnahabhain sherry cask. Our value whisky is the 20 year old Cragganmore cask strength. We are smoking the J.C. Newman Brick House Double Connecticut, and the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro.

The Allocated Whisky Scheme - Whisky Rant Podcast Ep17

August 30, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Retail stores are having to play hardball with distributers in order to get rare allocated whisk(e)y. Us consumers are also feeling the effects. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep17

RALFY PART 2 - The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 16

May 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

In this episode we include all the unseen footage from our time with Ralfy! His stories, accolades, and opinions about the whisky industry. Enjoy!

Gimmicky Whisky - Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake

May 03, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Are gimmicky whiskies worth buying? We review Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake, discuss how Highland Park gets away with gimmicky marketing, and how Diageo's Game of Thrones collection went from highly to collectable to barely sellable in The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep15.

The Legendary Master Distiller Effect. Billy Walker leaving Glendronach, joining GlenAllachie and what it means for each.

April 06, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Legendary Master Distiller Effect. Billy Walker leaving Glendronach, joining GlenAllachie, and what it means for each. Plus, what's the cost to buy an entire cask from a distillery? And "How to Drink Bourbon like a Whiskey Tuber!"

Is Expensive Whisky Worth the Price? Clynelish 14 vs Brora 30 & 38

March 08, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Is there a law of diminishing returns with Scotch when age and price go up? We review Clynelish 14 and compare it Brora 30 and Brora 38. Plus, Malt Reviews have their first ever live show and giveaway some epic samples! Guess who won some??

Whisky Investments: will the market ever go down? Aston Martin Bowmore Black Sells for $$$$$!

February 15, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 12. Is the whisk(e)y market setup to crash? Which bottles are good investments? Has Bourbon gone too far? Aston Martin 1964 Bowmore sells for huge money at auction. And we review Glen Scotia Victoriana.

Whisky Rant with Ralfy!

February 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

We are honoured and privileged to welcome a legend in the whisky world, and the original Whisky Tuber, Ralfy!

Rare Bourbon Allocation Lottery, $85,000 1964 Black Bowmore, & Johnnie Walker Copycat Reviews.

January 26, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

It's time for Ontario's Annual Rare Bourbon and other Whisky Allocation Lottery. $85,000 Aston Martin 1964 Black Bowmore! Johnnie Walker copycat review gets crazy views! We review Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 1 & 3. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 10.

Whisky Tuber's Read Mean Comments!

January 12, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Rob and Jeremy read some interesting comments left on their videos. Plus, Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, The Best Whisky of All Time? Malt Reviews on YouTube!

Top Overrated & Overpriced Whiskies of 2020! Whisky Rant Podcast Ep8

December 28, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

We are back with a year end episode counting down our top 6 Overrated and Overpriced whiskies of the year! Also, some great Whisky-Tube channels spreading the love of Daftmill Distillery, and of course Daftmill on the secondary market.

New MACALLAN EDITION 6 Review! Whisky buying season, and hunting limited releases.

October 19, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The Whisky Rant Podcast Episode 7. We review the newest Macallan Edition 6, and talk about limited releases this time of year. Ardbeg, Laphroaig, ect. Plus, the LCBO strikes again, and again, and again. HUGE thanks to Cameron Miller for lending us his bottle. Checkout his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themacallancameron/ SHOP: https://www.sipperssocialclub.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/sipperssocialclub

Is there value in Japanese Whisky? Red Hook Rye sells for crazy money! Plus, why do Bourbon Channels do so well on YouTube?

September 30, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

The Whisky Rant Episode 6. Is Japanese whisky worth buying now a days? We discuss, and try one of the most sought after Japanese distilleries ever! Plus one of best American unicorns sells on the secondary market for huge money! And why do Bourbon channels do so well on YouTube?

Drinking Outside, Whisky Biases, and Weller Single Barrel hits the Secondary Market

August 03, 2020 15:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

The Whisky Rant Podcast Episode 4. Rob (Whisky In the 6), and Jeremy (Sippers Social Club) discuss drinking outside: the challenges, and which whiskies drink best. How do biases effect whisky reviews? From preconceived expectations, to loving your favourite distillery too much. Plus Weller Single Barrel hits the Secondary Market and you won't believe how much the first bottles are going for!

Macallan's quality drop, sherry cask decline, & why it's so hard to make a whisky video

July 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

The Whisky Rant Podcast Episode 3. Rob (Whisky In the 6), and Jeremy (Sippers Social Club) discuss Macallan's quality drop: discontinued Cask Strength vs. newer Classic Cut. Why sherry casks are not as good as they were 10 years ago, & why we struggle making simple videos. Plus we review our value whisky: Aberlour A'bunadh Batch 59.

Chasing new releases, "perks" of being a Whisky Reviewer, and paying a premium in Canada's secondary. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep2

July 07, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Ralfy's Video RE: NAS Whiskies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC2FDDcJv7Q&

Gov't Controlled Sales, The "Ralfy Effect", & Crazy Auction Prices. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep1

June 22, 2020 09:57 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

The Whisky Rant Podcast Episode 1. Rob (Whisky In the 6), and Jeremy (Sippers Social Club) discuss Government Controlled Liquor Sales in Ontario (LCBO). The "Ralfy Effect" (how the biggest YouTube reviewer influences whisky sales). Plus, insane prices at Ontario's only legal secondary market auction house, Waddington's. And we review Old Forester 1910 Prohibition Style Bourbon.