Whiskey Tangent

So, Season 6 has finally come to an end, and it was filled with a few setbacks, a new sponsor, some strong whiskey-centric content, and a whole lot of nonsense. And yet we still have one last thing to talk about. Ok, several last things. So, join us for a look back at the past six months and a glimpse forward at Season 7.

Last Things: Whiskey groups and Bourbon’s crotch-shot bragging problem • The $900 Whiskey Madness Infinity bottle! • Scott’s bed is like Rick and Morty’s spaceship • If God was Gabe • Ed lectures the Northeastern states that aren’t listening to us • Scott accidentally disses Israel for no reason • “Funner” should be a word dammit • Shout-outs: Our regular guest hosts • Interviewees Nico from Grayson, Anders from the Local, Billy from Banash, Matt from a secret undisclosed national distributor • Listener Austin from Ohio • Marketer Aaron from Ro-Bro • Listener Stats: 20,000 downloads! All 50 states! 60 countries! • Season 6 Recap: Are we even funny anymore? • It’s a heavy petting zoo! • Our NEAT-glass shaped island in Dubai • Peyton Manning arrives! (Ok not really, we got Eli instead) • Shavonne does some possibly offensive regional accents • Ed’s (not) gonna stretch Sue • The Penicillin is an amazing cocktail • QuickTaste: Barrell Armida and Seagrass • Season 7 Preview: Irish, Canadian, and other whiskeys of the British Empire • Bottled Cocktais for summer • F.E.W. Spirits • Ladies Night - Flavored Whiskeys • Sagamore Spirits • A new series! • Lots of QuickTastes • Coffee whiskeys • How to infuse your whiskey • How to make your own Angel’s Envy Rye • A Whiskey Wormhole (or two!) • Thanks for listening everyone, you’re all awesome!

Music Credits: Octoblues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4152-octoblues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Several months ago, when we tasted Pinhook's Vertical 5-Year Bourbon, not only did we enjoy the whiskey, we were intrigued by the promise of their concept: Take a set of barrels and bottle only a portion of the spirit once a year, every year, for 9 years. So, here we are, expecting greater things from their 6 Year. Did a single year make a difference? And if so, is it even better? Smash that play button and find out!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Fireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardust | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG

Whiskeys: Bulleit 10 Year • Kings County Peated • Eagle Rare 10 Year • Buffalo Trace Kosher • Barrell Dovetail • 1792 Full Proof • Larceny Barrel Proof • Heaven’s Door Cask Strength • Baker's Single Barrel • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Pure Kentucky XO • Redemption High Rye • Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye • Lucky 7 Holiday Toast • Old Ezra No. 7 • Smokewagon Uncut Unfiltered

Madness: At long last we’ve arrived at our ultimate destination to crown a winner! • Gabe’s Final Pour predictions revealed! • If anyone can f**k this up, it’s us • What happens when you taste things neat • The SFWSC gets a Triple Gold in Patience • Why were 70s concert crowds so sedate? • You may make “A” decision but you better “B” sure • Gabe loves watching Scott touch his toggle • #sherpagod • Gabe overshares his whiskey • Our finalists epitomize how whiskey is produced in America today • Ed’s just being a huge “C” • We cleaned our palates with hoagies • Wow what a finish!

Sponsors: Podcast sponsor: The NEAT Glass | https://neatglass.com • Event sponsor: Riccardi’s Violin Shop | http://riccardisviolinshop.com

Music Credits: Fight Back, Party Like the 80s, and Manifest It courtesy of Neffex | Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/neffexmusic • On a Mission courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/on-a-mission-the-soular-system

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG

Whiskeys: Bulleit 10 Year • Kings County Peated • Eagle Rare 10 Year • Buffalo Trace Kosher • Barrell Dovetail • 1792 Full Proof • Larceny Barrel Proof • Heaven’s Door Cask Strength • Baker's Single Barrel • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Pure Kentucky XO • Redemption High Rye • Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye • Lucky 7 Holiday Toast • Old Ezra No. 7 • Smokewagon Uncut Unfiltered

Madness: Finals of the 90, 100, 110, and 120 proof brackets! • Some of the selection committee were not invited back after last year’s debacle • We got some flak over Kings County losing in Round 1 • The Infinity Bottle literally goes on forever • Apparently “teeth” is a tasting note now • If you’re a contrarian, ask your doctor if IConcur is right for you • Ed and Scott share a tender moment • Gabe fanbase is apparently from Jersey’s Pine Barrens • Most of these whiskeys came from Ed’s closet (as did Gabe’s brother Pete in a gimp outfit) • We’re gonna have a bare-knuckle brawl if it’s a tie • #kendollscott

Sponsors: Podcast sponsor: The NEAT Glass | https://neatglass.com • Event sponsor: Riccardi’s Violin Shop | http://riccardisviolinshop.com

Music Credits: Music Credits: Fight Back, Manifest It, Free Me, What It Takes, and Immortal courtesy of Neffex | Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/neffexmusic

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG

Whiskeys: Baker's Single Barrel Bourbon • Broken Barrel Heresy Rye • Pure Kentucky XO Bourbon • Redemption High Rye Bourbon • Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye • Lucky 7 Holiday Toast • Old Ezra No. 7 Bourbon • Smokewagon Uncut Unfiltered Bourbon

Madness: Gabe returns to referee the blind tasting of 8 new whiskeys in the 100 and 110 Proof brackets • There really should be a fence on top of the arena • Ed never follows Scott’s instructions • Saltwater taffy and other esoteric Jersey shore references • Apparently, "blue" is a tasting note now • Gabe questions the Selection Committee • Hmm maybe our event sponsor's blimp is actually an upright bass? • Foreskin jokes! • Shavonne arrives with her own microphone • #garfunkleshade • Gabe and Ed have trouble pronouncing words • Meat Loaf sings! (w/ crickets) • Apparently “thorax” is a tasting note now

Sponsors: Podcast sponsor: The NEAT Glass | https://neatglass.com • Event sponsor: Riccardi’s Violin Shop | http://riccardisviolinshop.com

Music Credits: Fight Back, Dangerous, The Show, Got This, and Party Like the ‘80s by Neffex | Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/neffexmusic | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Suave Standpipe by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supreme | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Get the brackets! https://bit.ly/3pR5PCG

Whiskeys: Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon • Kings County Peated Bourbon • Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon • Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye • Barrell Dovetail • 1792 Full Proof Bourbon • Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon • Heaven’s Door Cask Strength Bourbon

Madness: Our new arena is shaped like a NEAT glass! • Overview of the 90 and 120 proof brackets • Ed and Scott spend all year preparing (drinking) just for this month • Our event sponsor (see below) provided a cello-shaped blimp • Is Kings County this year’s Gonzaga? • Ed’s body is full and complex • Saltines without salt are just teens (which you shouldn’t eat) • Portly Bat could have been Gabe’s nickname • #youguysareoncrack • Shavonne arrives and demands credit for an appearance because we’re running late (again) • Gabe’s got a ZZ Top-level beard • If we can do this, anyone can do this

Sponsors: Podcast sponsor: The NEAT Glass | https://neatglass.com • Event sponsor: Riccardi’s Violin Shop | http://riccardisviolinshop.com

Music Credits: Fight Back, Free Me, Tough, Immortal, and What It Takes courtesy of Neffex | Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/neffexmusic • Suave Standpipe by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4271-reign-supreme | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welp, it's that magical time of year again: Our answer to college basketball's March Madness bracket tournament! In this preview we reveal 1) the method we're using to organize the brackets this year, 2) four of the new-to-the-podcast whiskeys we're featuring, 3) the 135+ proof spirit we're pre-gaming with, and most importantly, 4) the name of Gabe's completely-made-up assistant. Whiskey Madness: Because homely people drink whiskey too.

Whiskeys: Barrel Bourbon Batch 029 • Barrel Bourbon Batch 030 • Barrel Bourbon Batch 031 • Barrel Bourbon New Year 2021

Tangents: Jeff joins us for a blind tasting of multiple expressions of blended bourbon batches from Barrell Craft Spirits! • Batch #29 jumps out of the glass like the blood in The Thing • Did Stephen Hawking like whiskey? • Barrell’s tasting notes are elite (and a little obnoxious) • Jeff’s basement whiskey collection looks like a cry for help • People from Wyoming are wyomingy • Apparently “the dust of Lorna Doones” is a tasting note now • What wasps and earwigs have in common • Facebook makes stalking easier • We wish Gabe a happy birthday (and it goes exactly the way you expect) • Scott’s general state of unholiness • The real reason why Jeff has so much whiskey • #hunkahunkaburninthroat • This is really all Scott’s fault

Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi • Pulse by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

If the King of Rock 'n Roll were still alive, he would have turned 86 (!) just a month ago, and yet he's still one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th Century. And to celebrate his lasting legacy, a whiskey was created (actually two whiskeys!) in his honor. So, join us as we taste both whiskeys and talk about his amazing life and surprising influence on other music legends, including the three "B"s: The Beatles, Barry White, and Björk. Yes, f**king Björk. Swan dress and everything.

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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

Here at the WTP, we like not only having the freedom to drink your whiskey how you want, but also the freedom that comes with living in a country that allows us to think, speak, and act for the betterment of others.  (Note: It's also the name of the song that starts and ends our shorts.)  So, if you serve, or have served, in our armed forces to protect these rights, we salute and thank you.  And we drink this whiskey—sent in by a listener and made by veterans—in your honor.  Cheers!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Whiskeys: Van Winkle 10, 15 & 23 • Weller • Stagg • Larceny Barrel Proof • McKenna 10 • Johnnie Walker • Redemption Wheat • Middleton Rare • Boss Hogg • Michter’s 10 • Knob Creek Single Barrel • Old Fitzgerald 15 • Rebel 10 • Baker’s 7 & 13 • Hibiki 17 & Harmony • 1792 Sweet Wheat • Elmer T. Lee 100 • Ancient Age 10 • Bowman Single Barrel • Willet 6 • Rare Breed • Kentucky XO • Old Forester Birthday & 1920 • Angel’s Envy Rye • Maker’s 46 Cask Strength • Wyoming Bourbon

Topics: Recap of Part 2 and why we can’t get what we want • We’re not running out of whiskey • Chuck Woolery has a huge jaw • Why Pappy is so expensive • Shaming those responsible for the Secondary Market • Facebook is the Evil Empire (but kinda nice on your birthday) • Ed’s a needy bastard • Some people have more money than sense • Are we biased against Pappy? • Flippers are flippant about what they do • So, how can we fix this mess? • The (non-existent) Amazon of whiskey • Sharing is caring • The Top 10 Most Flipped Whiskeys (and their alternatives) • Pappy Van Winkle QuickStory • Maker’s 46 QuickTaste • Wyoming Whiskey QuickTaste • How to create a “poor man’s Pappy”

Music Credits: Slow Burn by Kevin McLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn | 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 • Five Card Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Whiskeys: Barrell Bourbon • Journeyman Corsets, Whips, and Whiskey • WhistlePig 10 • Whistle Pig Boss Hogg • Weller C.Y.P.B. • F.E.W All Secrets Known • Grayson’s Texas Whiskey • Macallan’s • Blanton’s Single Barrel • Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel

Topics: Recap of Part 1 and why we pay what we pay • Scarcity and the Fear of Missing Out: An Essay • Scott bought a bidet because of the Great TP Shortage of 2020 • A bar manager, a liquor store owner, and a distribution executive walk into a podcast… • How the secondary market affects scarcity • Bars are at the very bottom of the three-tier system • How the pandemic creates scarcity • Challenges to the three-tier laws • How Allocations and Special Releases create artificial demand • What a cool-kid Booker’s fan sounds like • Barrel picks are a way to get around allocation • The supplier ultimately determines who gets what • Jersey is a no-good Yankee State • What affect do whiskey auctions and investing have? • Blanton’s Single Barrel Scarcity QuickStory • 5 replacements for Blanton’s • Russel’s Reserve Single Barrel QuickTaste

Music Credits: Slow Burn by Kevin McLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Pulse by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse | 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 • Hammock Fight by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Whiskeys: Pappy Van Winkle • Wild Turkey • Baker’s • Midwinter Night’s Dram • Chivas Regal • Angel’s Envy Rye • Knob Creek • Elmer T. Lee • Henry McKenna • Eagle Rare • George T. Stagg • W.L. Weller • W.R. Wheater • Pappy Van Winkle • Kentucky Owl • Belle Meade Reserve • Johnnie Walker Blue

Topics: An overview of the “Three-Tier” system of alcohol production, distribution, and sales • We're thinkers (and naughty) by nature • The history of the Secondary Market • Facebook whiskey groups • Dildos probably don't have a secondary market • Pricing in the Primary Market • We won some fake medals! • Alternative whiskeys for the whiskeys you can’t get • We're definitely not "swell" • Liquor store price gouging (and how to deal with it) • Kentucky Owl QuickStory • Belle Meade Reserve QuickTaste

Music Credits: Slow Burn by Kevin McLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Pulse by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse | 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 • Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Yo, it's Christmas in Jersey, knowdamean? So for our last podcast of the year, we taste a newish spirit from a newish company that supposedly tastes like Christmas. We also talk about our favorite (and least favorite) whiskeys of the year, Christmas carols, and Christmas movies. Let the arguments and recriminations begin!

Also, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Greensleeves to a Ground by Paul Arden-Taylor, Carol Holt (Public Domain) • We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4612-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3631-deck-the-halls-b| License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3944-jingle-bells | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3582-dance-of-the-sugar-plum-fairies | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Whiskeys: Hatozaki Finest Japanese Whisky • Mars Iwai 45 Japanese Whisky • Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky

Tangents: Anders, Marty, and Rachel join us in Japan for our Holiday episode! • Hatozaki Quickstory • Apparently “healthy urine” is a color note now • Babymetal returns! • Apparently “Mid-day Scott’s Mouth” is a tasting note now • Cow piss candy? • #johnniewalkerblackguys • Godzilla is an “atom-atarian” • The new rules for Japanese Whisky • Mars Iwai Quickstory • NEAT glass 102 • KitKats! • Hibiki Harmony Quickstory • Anders brings down our podcast age statement • Is mizurnara oak worth the trouble? • Produce jokes • Everyone gets the crickets • ihategabe@ed.com • Order your Whiskey Tangent Whiskey Bottle Chess Set today!

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 • Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3929-ishikari-lore | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Jingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3944-jingle-bells | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • JPOP by Steve Oxen | Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com • Living Voyage by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3985-living-voyage | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Even though it's been over 100 year since Prohibition, the remnants of that terrible law still exist in all parts of the country. However, in some states, there are even more ridiculous alcohol laws that have nothing to do with Prohibition. Is your state one of them? Tune in and find out!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Whiskeys: No. 9 Iowa Small Batch Whiskey • Blackened American Whiskey • Blackened American Cask Strength Whiskey

Tangents: Gabe and Shavonne join us for a passionate metal whiskey and music episode! • The NEAT Glass is now our sponsor! • Shavonne likes it when Ed dominates (and Gabe likes to watch) • They love themselves in Iowa • NEAT Glass 101 • Drinking the Slipknot whiskey might cause you to play Uno for 2 years • Metal Whiskey Quiskey! • David Coverdale was Shavonne’s first crush (and also Gabe’s) • Nobody likes Brazil nuts (except Shavonne) • #churchjokes • Ed dated Olive Oyl’s sister in high school • Our Top 10 Metal Bands! • Wait, Karen Carpenter played the drums?! • Gabe skis naked • We are the Lords of Chaos! • Ed gets salty about Ozzy • Gabe wants to give a tip to Scott (but only the tip)

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 • Metalmania by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4042-metalmania | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Burn the World Waltz by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7912-burn-the-world-waltz | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Leopard Print Elevator by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3974-leopard-print-elevator | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today as you 1) give thanks for whiskeys of all kinds, 2) eat yourself into a diabetic coma, and 3) maybe watch some terrible football games, why not also tune in to us and listen as we discuss two recent whiskeys backed by NFL Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Terry Bradshaw. Also, there might be crickets, bad childhood memories that never happened, and arguments between whites and blacks (about pepper).

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 • Corncob by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ok, yes, we've done the Infinity Bottle thing before. But this time Ed and Scott curated separate bottles, tasting and testing each whiskey that went in, aiming for a particular taste profile. Also, Gabe created a mega version that contains some portion of 87 whiskeys! I mean, c'mon, you just HAVE to find out how THAT monster came out, right?!

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Whiskeys: Old Grand-Dad Bourbon • Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon • Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon • Basil Hayden Dark Rye

Tangents: Sue and Shavonne join us for a reboot of Episode #2! • Old Grand-Dad ruined whiskey for Scott • The Jim Beam History did not start in the 1970s • The 1700s was a shitty time to be alive • The origin story of how barrels got their char • “Aggressive” is an official tasting note now • Old Grand-Dad: For People Who Are Dead Inside  • Careful Ed students are clumsy but good at math • Scott gets a lot of wood (but Sue doesn’t) • Old Grand-Dad 114: Surprisingly Tolerable • Ed’s HR meeting at the Whiskey Tangent Corporate Offices • Sue gets her 5-timer jacket! • Why Beam distillers take their sour mash home on the weekends • Basil Hayden Toast: Gimp-Mask Finish • Shavonne regrets calling Ed “hot” • Basil Hayden Dark Rye: Someone Made a Mistake • We all get some new sexually suggestive college nicknames!

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 • Olde Timey by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4160-olde-timey | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Fireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardust | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Your Call by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5018-your-call | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Suave Standpipe by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4429-suave-standpipe | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Two years ago we highlighted 13 "scary" (i.e., disgusting) spirits from around the world in an attempt to gross out our listeners, and hell if we didn't succeed our wildest expectations. And now we're back with 13 more! So, sit back, relax, reach for some whiskey and Halloween candy, and, you know, try not to vomit. We dare you.

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3846-halls-of-the-undead | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

By now everyone knows we belong to the Local Lounge in Mt. Holly, NJ, which is managed by frequent guest host Anders the Master Mixologist. But not everyone knows that he got a chance to pick a barrel of WhistlePig of his very own, bottles of which are available to members and patrons alike! So, we decided to sit down with Anders to find out how it all went down, and then taste it to see how good a barrel strength single barrel can actually be.

And if you think you know who really owns the whiskey in this bottle, prepare to have your mind blown.

Art Credit: Photo by Rachel Hlay | Link: https://instagram.com/rachel_hlay

Music Credit: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom

Whiskeys: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon • 1792 Full Proof Bourbon

Tangents: Gabe and Drea join us for another deep distillery dive! • Chelbi and Nari don’t know Drea is here (shhhh) • Why does Barton’s ever say Barton’s? • The deep and incestuous Barton’s distillery history • #YADF (yet another distillery fire) • The French vampires of Sazerac are back! • Why does Kentucky hate New Jersey? • Babymetal! • Why aren’t there any chubby vampires? • The origin of Gabe’s “Little Bitch” comment • Our podcast is usually about a 78 (but its 100 when Drea’s here) • Ed and Gabe get belligerent about candy apples • #pulledporkwithpineapples • Drea gets off on the wrong floor

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 • Fig Leaf Rag by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-rag | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Burn The World Waltz by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7912-burn-the-world-waltz | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Parisian by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4194-parisian | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

So, let's face it, Texas has gone through some controversial stuff recently. But there's nothing controversial about their whiskey industry, which is just bursting at the seams with a ton of good hooch. And when we were asked to review some samples of a blend of Texas whiskeys, we of course said yee-haw! So, join us as we taste a first-of-its kind whiskey, and then find out how it all got made from co-founder Nico Martini.

Music Credits: Freedom courtesy of Choc Mic McNeil | Link: https://soundcloud.com/chocmic/freedom • Old West Gunslingers by Steve Oxen | Credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

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