Whiskey Tangent

Episode #87: Sazerac x 4 | Baby Saz v. 18 Year v. Handy v. Cocktail

Whiskeys: Sazerac Rye • Sazerac Rye 18 Year • Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye

Tangents: Join us as we taste our way through all three of Buffalo Trace’s Sazerac branded expressions and make one VERY expensive cocktail! • Sazerac QuickStory • Sazerac is also a coffee house and a company • Remember when Baby Saz won The Ocho? • The clove Necco wafer returns! • You can’t predict what water will do • Apparently “cherry bubblegum” is a tasting note now • Baby Saz doot doot doot doot doot • We got a bunch of 5 year olds! • Scott gets a little weird • Stick that whiskey up your a$$! • Ed’s spittin’ facts • Scott threatens Ed with Malört • Best. Sazerac. Ever. • Some people be bougie • #cheapbastards • Scott’s like Van Gogh • Ed used to be invited to the shore (sad trombone) • Which Sazerac is best?

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Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi, Parisian, French Cafe, Feelin’ Good, Five Card Shuffle, and Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

Bonus Sho(r)t – Baker's High Rye Single Barrel Bourbon QuickTaste

Five years ago, we released Episode #29 to coincide not only with Baker’s Small Batch Bourbon becoming Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon, but also with Bourbon-Hall-of-Famer Baker Beam's 84th birthday. And now that Baker just turned 89, we figured we’d revisit the brand by highlighting its first line extension, a high-rye expression that was released just a few months ago. (And we also make a cocktail with it.) So, does it live up to the Baker name? Or does it disappoint at its price point? Tune in and find out!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil at https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Vb55i9ubwPnxUnY6OG3nH • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

Episode #85: Whiskey Tiki Cocktails! | It’s Easy To Get a Buzz When You’re Double Fisting

Round 1 – Halekulani: High-proof Bourbon • Lemon juice • Lime juice • Pineapple juice • Demerara syrup • Grenadine • Angostura bitters

Round 2 – Mai Tai v. “Rye Tai”: Rum v. Rye • Orange liqueur v. Pineapple juice • Lime juice v. Lemon juice • Simple syrup v. Angostura bitters • Orgeat

Round 3 – Painkiller v. “Grainkiller”: High-proof Rum v. Four-Grain Bourbon • Pineapple juice • Orange juice • Cream of Coconut

Final Round – Zombie v. “Zombey”: Rum, Aged Rum, and High-proof Rum v. Rye, Four-grain Bourbon, and High-proof Bourbon • Falernum • Grenadine • Pernod • Lime Juice • Don’s Mix • Angostura bitters

Tangents: Alleah and Anders join us for a trip to the South Pacific! (Or maybe the Caribbean! Or both!) • Scott and Ed are Timon and Pumbaa • Tiki History! • Anders has a dragon tattoo around his “dragon” • Lady Gaga’s back! • What the f**k is grenadine? • Tiki Quiskey! • Only Alleah knows Gilligan’s first name • What the f**k is orgeat? • Anders really know how to set a scene • Radio, pop-pop? • Scott’s the manager, Karen • Trademarked cocktails • #bananafunk • Ed’s a mood killer • The Painkiller is Rob Halford’s favorite Tiki • Paula is the adult in the room (and an angel) • Anders tells the world to stop drinking shitty rum • The Wrestling Tangent Podcast • What the f**k is falernum? • The Zombie, the Zombey, and the Zombee are completely different drinks • How they figured out how to make old Tiki drinks • Scott’s gonna punch Ed in the throat • Ed and Alleah were in 2nd grade in the 1800s • Anders’s newest gig: @doho.restaurant!

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi, Secret of Tiki Island, Island Meet and Greet, Bassa Island Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

Episode #82: Lost Lantern Finished Whiskeys x 5 + Cocktails | Apples v. Honey v. Walnut v. Tequila

Whiskeys: Finger Lakes Distilling’s Pommeau Cask Rye • New York Distilling’s Apple Brandy Rye • Starlight’s Honey Cask Bourbon • Watershed’s Nocino Cask Bourbon • Andalusia Whiskey Co.’s Tequila Cask Peated Single Malt

Tangents: Nobody joins us for another delicious episode of free whiskey from Lost Lantern (thanks Adam, Nora, and Amy!) • #boomerjoke • Apparently, “licking the outside of an apple” is a tasting note now • The Apple Pie Cocktail • Starlight has been making alcohol since before the Civil War • Apparently, “honey on chicken nuggets when I was 10” is a tasting note now • Cereal Tangent • Ed eats a lot of walnuts • The Black Walnut Manhattan • We get calls from our lawyers • #blackleatherlicorice • Apparently, “Froot Loops set on fire” is a tasting note now • The Andalusia (distaff Paloma) cocktail • Did we just become best friends with peated single malt? • Possibly the most unique collection of whiskeys we’ve ever had

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html • Total Happy Up And Sunny and Electric Soul by Sascha Ende from https://filmmusic.io/ • Starting the Day with Energy by MusiclFiles from https://filmmusic.io/

Episode #80: Kentucky Tried Cocktails! | Willet v. Angel’s Envy v. Jim Beam v. Old Owl Tavern

Round 1 – Apéritif: Willet Rye, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Cynar

Round 2 – Appetizer: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Lillet Blanc, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters

Round 3 – Entrée: Angel’s Envy Rye, Averna, Ginger Liqueur, Angostura Bitters

Round 4 – Dessert: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Spice Persimmon Syrup, Angostura Bitters

Round 5 – Digestif: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon, Worcestershire syrup, Cynar, Ginger Liqueur, Angostura Bitters

Tangents: Marty and Rachel join us for a five-course “meal” of cocktails we tried on our Kentucky trip! • Ed says “Cynar” correctly! (but “butter” incorrectly) • Pay attention to your glassware temperature • Ed jerseys are tight • Lillet Blanc’s James Bond connection • Rachel gets distracted by wood • Marty slaps Scott once • #pullyourpantiesup • Marty slaps Scott twice • Grease 2 sing-along! • Rachel rubbed it on the rim • To muddle or not to muddle • Rachel gets Gabed • Joker’s Wild joke • Rachel says “deconstruct” wrong • The ginger liqueur bottle is ribbed for her pleasure • Ed doesn’t need Scott’s thumbs anywhere, thanks • Ginger v. Maryanne v. Jeannie • Marty was shorter than Scott thought • England has a thirst for butts • How to fat wash your whiskey • Scott’s persimmon journey • Ed’s cleavage shots • Asian pairs sell Asian pears • Marty slaps Scott thrice • Chelbi shade! • Scott’s surprise final cocktail (with an assist from Anders) • Ed fills Marty & Rachel’s pool with ginger beer • Everyone rates the cocktails • Ed sends Rachel a d***kpic • Everyone loves Scott • Brokeback persimmmons • Royal Farms > KFC

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi, Boogie Party, Parisian, and Laid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html • Tarantella by Steve Oxen from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Bonus Sho(r)t – Beyoncé’s SirDavis American Whisky QuickTaste

So, when the email came in asking us if we'd like to cover a new whiskey from Beyoncé, we were like “OMG OF COURSE WE WILL TASTE A WHISKY FROM BEYONCÉ ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW?!?!” And then after 30 minutes of running around like our heads were on fire, we finally calmed down and wondered if this was going to be just another half-hearted attempt by a celebrity to enter the whiskey scene, like we’ve seen many, many times before. And yet, everything about this whisky—from its unique mashbill and finishing, to its understated and elegant bottle design—is authentic and well-thought-out. Of course, the real test is how the final product tastes. Does it live up to its lofty intentions? Or does it fall flatter than a balloon at a porcupine party? Click play to find out!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Porch Blues and Hillbilly Swing by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.com/ • License: Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode #75: Frozen Whiskey Cocktails | You’re Holding Your Cock-tail Wrong

Round 1: Manhattan Slushie – Rye, orange juice, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange bitters

Round 2: Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Whiskey Sour – Rye, strawberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup

Round 3: High on the Hog – Maple-Finished Bourbon, ginger ale, dry vermouth, and bacon

Round 4: Divine Oreo Chocolate Bourbon Shake – Bourbon, vanilla ice cream, half-and-half, cocoa powder, and Oreos

Tangents: Paula (from the Whiskey Chicks) and Marty (from the Whiskey Power Couple) join us for this frigid foray into blended beverages! • A short history of blenders in bars • How did people get ice before electricity? • Where the hell does New York City get all its eggs? • Hefty and Dodge are fake sponsors now • Let it go, Scott • Frozen Whiskey Quiskey • Uncle Arctica • Tardigrades are chubby little dudes • We all get exotic dancer names • We create an actual whiskey wormhole • Ed hates turtles and puppies • Can we agree Bacos are terrible? • An exciting finish to the Quiskey!

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Frogs Legs Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5761-frogs-legs-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Boogie Party by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
License: Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0

Episode #70: Angostura v. Peychaud's | Whose Bitters Be Better?

Bitters: Angostura Aromatic Bitters • Peychaud's Aromatic Cocktail Bitters

Round 1: Trinidad Sour – Rye, orgeat syrup, lemon juice, bitters

Round 2: La Louisiane – Rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, absinthe, bitters

Round 3: Improved Whiskey Cocktail – Bourbon, simple syrup, maraschino liqueur, ginger liqueur, bitters

Final Round: Sazerac – Rye, sugar, absinthe, bitters

Tangents: Marty and Rachel join us for another epic cocktail deconstruction episode! • Just put it in your mouth, Ed • Angostura history and tasting • Divorce might be an Angostura ingredient • Does clove come in a stick? • Peychaud’s history and tasting • It’s sasparilly! • Angostura is to Peychaud as Cocchi is to Dolin • Anders gets a call at work on his birthday • Ed’s nipples are bitter • #poopyandpinky • Bitters Quiskey! • So much French • Marty eats about 3 billion pounds of chocolate • The Whiskey Power Couple gets their jackets! • Ed bit ‘er on the back • Why don’t the crickets have jackets yet? • Scott gets impatient • Ed gets Angry-stura • Everyone mispronounces Peychaud’s

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Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Thief in the Night by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4521-thief-in-the-night | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Jazzi by Frank Schroeter | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6469-jazzi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Jazzi 3 by Frank Schroeter | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8069-jazzi-3 | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Sneaky Detective by John Bartmann | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9486-sneaky-detective | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #66: New Riff x 3 | How to Get Sued by Taylor Swift

Whiskeys: New Riff Bourbon • New Riff Single Barrel Bourbon • New Riff Balboa Rye

Tangents: New guests Andy and Drew join us for a new riff on an old tradition in whiskey! • Drew’s so tall he’s grown two inches in the past hour • New Riff History • Bottled-in-Bond Pop Quiz! • What is chill filtration? • Ed has a Bottled-in-Bond fetish • Canada Dry Ginger Ale is ass • Are there Nazis in Detroit? • #drinkfromthehoes • Apparently “celery tops” is a tasting note now • Andy and Drew’s whiskey origin stories • Scott is sad, sour, and miserable • Drew cues up the crickets • Andy’s gonna help us with our Alabama numbers • Rocky Balboa Rye? • Dear Swifties, please don’t attack the podcast • New Riff’s very gingery Beast of Burden cocktail • Apparently “human trafficking” is a mash bill now • The new Backbreaker Bourbon!

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Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Nile's Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4134-niles-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Shake It Off by Taylor Swift (it's only 10 seconds, please don't sue us) | Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA2G-y7ySnI

Episode #65: AI-Generated Whiskey Cocktails | The 200th Podcast!

Round 1 – Smoky Sunset Serenade: Old Bardstown Bourbon, Mezcal, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, and orange bitters, with a grapefruit peel garnish

Round 2 – Misty Highlands Elixir: Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, lavender-infused honey syrup, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice, with a thyme sprig garnish

Round 3 – Whiskey Harvest Reverie: Bulleit Rye, pear liqueur, elderflower liqueur, maple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters, with a lemon peel garnish

Tangents: Shavonne and Gabe join us for our 200^th podcast, a cocktail episode generated by artificial intelligence! • Shavonne’s biscuit needs buttering • Scott has a smokey what now? • Submersible jokes! (too soon?) • Apparently “Fossil purse” is a tasting note now • #smokyweirdness • AI Quiskey! • What sex with Gabe is like • Don’t troll Shavonne on Kiss trivia • Gabe criticizes AI, risks all of humanity • Why are all the questions about incel movies? • The Whiskey Tangent bags of red, white, and blue M&Ms! • Short, squat, and hairy • R U N?!

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Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Race To Mars by WinnieTheMoog | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/10966-race-to-mars | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5043-space-ambience | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #63: Corn Whiskey v. Light Whiskey - Bourbon Evolution 2 | It Tastes Like Envy

Whiskeys: Stillhouse Corn Whiskey • Mellow Corn Bottled-in-Bond Corn Whiskey • Cat’s Eye Obtainium Light Whiskey

Tangents: Jeff and Gabe join us on our tastier second Bourbon Evolution episode! • What is Corn Whiskey? • Remember pre-marriage smashing? • Nobody wants to take blame for the Stillhouse • Apparently “removing a splinter” is a smelling note now • Science is like magic, but real • It’s not a good licorice • How Did Charred Barrels Become a Thing? • Nobody wants whiskey that tastes like pig penis • Jeff gives us some good oral • It’s very urine • Plantains are Mexican bananas • #dirtyflamencodancer • What is a Light Whiskey? • Come on, who’s not catching Ed? • Apparently “Werther’s in a glass” is a tasting note now • Introducing the “Cornhattan” (to make up for last episode’s atrocious “Moonhattan”)

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Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • River Valley Breakdown by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4295-river-valley-breakdown | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Bama Country by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3417-bama-country | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #62: Moonshine v. White Dog - Bourbon Evolution 1 | These Glasses Are Filled With Regret

Whiskeys (sorta): Tim Smith’s Climax Moonshine • Buffalo Trace Mash #1 White Dog • Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine

Tangents: Shavonne and Sue join us on our first Bourbon Evolution episode! • Everyone interrupts the History of Moonshine • The Jersey mob was at the Whiskey Rebellion • Lincoln's on the penny for a reason • Sue is cricket sized • So many Climax jokes • Ed might've had to do some things to get the White Dog • Shout out to IPA Jay and his friend Coons • The Jersey Dinosaur Rye • What Buffalo Trace makes with the White Dog • #bigandboldytingles • What "XXX" means on a whiskey jug • WatermelOWN • Ole Smoky Moonshine is like a buffet in a jar • Anyone get shrimp? • Popcorn Sutton: The Last Moonshiner • We’re gonna get K-K-Kanceled • Stop smelling the cocktails! • Apparently, “80s Avon mini-lipsticks” is a tasting note now • We owe Sue and Shavonne a better episode

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Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • River Valley Breakdown by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4295-river-valley-breakdown | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Bama Country by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3417-bama-country | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

Bonus Sho(r)t – Romulan Ale Rye QuickTaste + Star Trek Spirits Partner and Mixologist Interview!

Here’s a cool story: 1) We mention an interesting new sci-fi branded whiskey on one of our News episodes; 2) The creator of the whiskey (who's already a listener!) hears us talk about it; 3) He offers to send us a bottle; and 4) We say yes (of course). So, join us as we go where no podcast has gone before—to taste and explore this truly unique, incredibly nerdy, not-to-mention BLUE whiskey. (Oh, and we've even got a discount code for you! See below!)

Romulan Rye Discount: Use whiskeytangent10 to get 10% off at https://startrekspirits.com

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Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Space Ambience by Alexander Nakarada | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5043-space-ambience | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Space Exploration by WinnieTheMoog | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/10077-space-exploration | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Whiskey Sho(r)t – J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon QuickTaste + Bonus Rogue Cocktail!

It's a pretty familiar story by now: Someone discovers an old Pre-Prohibition brand, decides to revive it with some deep-pocketed friends, sources some youthful mediocre whiskey, proofs it under 90, and then jacks up the price to $80.  BUT.  This J.W. Kelly might be different, especially given the fact that their prices are actually pretty reasonable. So, what other surprises does this new-but-old-but-not-really whiskey brand hold for us? Press play and find out!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fig Leaf Rag (Distressed) by Kevin MacLeod | Link:  https://filmmusic.io/song/3749-fig-leaf-rag-distressed • License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #60: Rogue Whiskey Cocktails! | How To Crush Cocktail Conventions Without Getting Crushed

Round 1: The Fatigue – Tennessee Whiskey, Luxardo Maraschino cherry liqueur, Peychaud’s bitters

Round 2: The Teenage Riot – Rittenhouse Rye, Cynar, Dolin dry vermouth, Lustau Amontillado dry sherry, orange bitters

Round 3: The Burned Popcorn – Buffalo Trace Bourbon, El Dorado 15 Year Rum, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, orange bitters

Bonus Round: The Burned Bridge – Buffalo Trace Bourbon, more El Dorado 15 Rum, less demerara syrup, more Angostura bitters, orange bitters, with an ignited rinse of high-proof whiskey and orange bitters

Tangents: Anders, Marty, and Rachel join us in the studio for the first time in over a year to break some cocktail rules! • How and when cocktails went rogue • Some traditional rules of making cocktails • To Stir or Not To Stir • The Fatigue is a gateway to gin • WTF is Cynar? • The life-ruining Quarter Pour Challenge • Horticulture tangent • Ed gets belligerent… twice • Dema-Ra-Ra-Oh-La-La • How to get more orange in your cocktail without putting more orange in your cocktail • Ed drinks from a dirty glass • Do NOT take Toaster Strudel icing packs from Anders • Apparently, curry is a tasting note now • #playwithyourcock(tails)

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Jazzi by Frank Schroeter | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6469-jazzi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • I K W Y B by Forget the Whale | Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Forget_the_Whale/you-me-talk-now/i-k-w-y-b-instrumental/ | License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Bonus Sho(r)t – Clyde May Special Reserve Bourbon QuickTaste

With so much whiskey coming out every week, it’s hard to know what’s good and what isn’t when you’re staring at that Wall O’ Whiskey in the liquor store. But then one of those unfamiliar whiskeys wins an award, disappears from shelves, and you’re left wondering what the hype was all about. Well, we were able to secure such an award winner, but is it worth your time and money? What’s this Clyde May distillery all about? And was Clyde May even a real person? Hit play and find out!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardust | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #55: Bottled v. Homemade Whiskey Cocktails for Summer! | Horse Butts and Monkey Glands

Round 1: Old Fashioneds – Bulleit’s Old Fashioned • On the Rocks Old Fashioned (Knob Creek) • Scott’s Old Fashioned (Evan Williams BiB)

Round 2: Manhattans – High West’s 36^th Vote Barreled Manhattan (Double Rye!) • On the Rocks Manhattan (Basil Hayden Dark Rye) • The Scotthattan (Bulleit Rye)

Round 3: Wildcard – Hercules Mulligan’s Rum & Rye • Scott’s Rum & Rye (Gosling’s & Bulleit)

Tangents: Sue and Shavonne join us for a tasting of some pre-made bottled whiskey cocktails to see if they’re worthy • Crickets already?! • Shavonne’s smelling years again • Ed’s smashing stuff again • Sue’s all-in on adulterating (and possibly adultery) • Ed has some beads for Sue • Take it easy, crickets • Shavonne probably spiked her own 8^th birthday punch • Laugh, monkey! • Sue ruins Shavonne’s wholesome story with porn • Scott f**ks up his own drink • Ed & Shavonne’s made-up sex • #abroobs • Scott gets accidentally racist • Super Crickets! • The smell of technology • Wait, ginger has a penis? • Ed’s good for about 12 minutes • The true origins of the word “cocktail” • #sorrygabe

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Starting The Day With Energy by MusicLFiles | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8040-starting-the-day-with-energy | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Rocking Day by Frank Schröter | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7964-rocking-day • License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #50: Winter Whiskey Cocktails | Jacket Party at the Local Lounge!

Round 1: The Big Apple – Michter’s Rye, Laird’s Applejack, and Angostura bitters

Round 2: Penicillin – Blue Comet Single Malt, honey syrup, ginger syrup, lemon juice, rinse of McCarthy’s Single Malt

Round 3: Paper Plane – Elijah Craig Bourbon, Peychaud's Apertivo, Averna Amaro, simple syrup, lemon juice

Tangents: The Ladies plus all of our past jacket recipients join us for a remote recording at the Local Lounge in Mt. Holly, New Jersey • Chelbi and Nari finally get their jackets! (with no help from Chelbi) • The New Jersey-centric history of Laird’s Applejack • The Ladies rate 10 more hilariously bad pickup lines • Every drink is Sue’s new favorite • Anders almost died in Iceland (but they apparently have great hot dogs) • Jeff tells some dirty stories from Old Hollywood • Shavonne was a teenage liquor entrepreneur • Scott gets belligerent about snow school closing codes • Gabe’s an early comer • Welcome to the Animal Sex Podcast!

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • On Hold For You by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6928-on-hold-for-you | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Olde Timey by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4160-olde-timey | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Pulse by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Photo Credit: Callum Satchell

Bonus Sho(r)t - How To Make a Mocktail for Sober October

Round 1: The Faux’ld Fashioned – Barley tea, Earl Grey tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, vanilla extract, orange peel garnish

Round 2: The Shamhattan – Earl Grey tea, Lapsang Souchung tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, cranberry juice, simple syrup, cherry garnish

Round 3: The Tricksy Sour – Lapsang Souchung tea, Barley tea, Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon peel garnish

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3847-hammock-fight | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode #45: Dolin v. Cocchi v. Carpana | Does Your Vermouth Ver-Matter?

Vermouths: Dolin Rouge Vermouth de Chambéry • Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino • Carpano Antica Formula

Round 1: The Brain Duster – Bulleit Rye, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and bitters

Round 2: The Blood & Sand – Monkey Shoulder blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice

Round 3: The 2-1-2 Manhattan – Elijah Craig Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters

Tangents: Lounge mates Marty & Rachel join us for a unique cocktail comparison! • Covid quarantine is like a really long tornado warning • Rachel’s revelatory vermouth origin story • The ancient, surprising history of vermouth • Manhattans were apparently served at The Last Supper • Ed does his Anders impression • Marty and Ed really like the back end • Scott always brings Rachel Cocchi when he comes over for “book club” • Reggae is very herb forward • Scott does his Queen Elizabeth impression • Why we didn’t include Martini & Rossi • Luxardo cherries for everyone! • Dolin might need a GoFundMe page • #gnattraps

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Parisian by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4194-parisian | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Olde Timey by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4160-olde-timey | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • The Little Cafe, Tarantella, and Italian Fun by Steve Oxen | Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Art Credits: Turin at Sunset by Flesiot, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Episode #40: Cocktail Kombat 2! Scott v. Ed v. Gabe (Judge Anders Presiding)

Round 1: Old Fashioneds - Traditional (Gabe): Willet Family Estate Rye, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, with ice, orange peel, and maraschino cherry garnish • The G.O.O.F. (Scott): Old Overholt Bottled-in-Bond Rye, Angostura orange bitters, ginger simple syrup, with ice globe, orange slice, and candied ginger garnish • The “Eld” Fashioned (Ed): Pikesville Rye, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, Peychaud’s bitters, fresh lemon juice, with lemon peel and fingertip garnish

Round 2: Manhattans - The Abs-Cinn-Minded Professor (Scott): Bulleit Rye, Cocchi di Torino sweet vermouth, cinnamon simple syrup, Angostura bitters, absinthe rinse, with absinthe-cinnamon-sugar rim • Traditional (Gabe): Smokewagon Straight Bourbon, Cinzano Rosso sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, with maraschino cherry garnish • Orange Manhattan (Ed): Rossville Union Rye, Cocchi di Torino sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier orange liqueur, with orange wedge, orange peel, and Luxardo cherry garnish

Round 3: Wildcards - The Fox River Cocktail (Gabe): Corsair Dark Rye, Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, Angostura bitters, with a cinnamon-chocolate-syrup rim and chocolate licorice rope garnish • A Place in the Sun (Ed): Barrell Dovetail, red wine cordial [red wine, orange juice, sweet vermouth, grenadine, simple syrup, cinnamon], fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, with lemon peel garnish • Clavo Oxidado (Scott): Barrell American Vatted Malt, fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters, jalapeño simple syrup, with lime wheel and jalapeño slice garnish

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Raving Energy by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5030-raving-energy-faster- | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Stay the Course by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5048-stay-the-course | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license