Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  It sure has been a while and life comes at you fast - we all have children now so we had to take a break from podcasting for a bit, but Host Mike Outcalt was lucky enough to sneak over to Host Devin Mitchell's house to sip on some delicious peated scotch.  Join us as we review a sweet lineup of awesome whiskies featuring:

• Glendronach Ode to Embers
• Ardbeg 10 Year Cask Strength
• Ardbeg Uigeadail
• Bruichladdich Octomore 15.3

Long live peated Scotch!  Its great to be back - enjoy the episode and cheers! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell host a super patron mega fun-time extravaganza blind tasting with Patron supporter Spencer Snell!  

Join us as we go through 3 blind whiskies with 2 extra special pours at the end of the episode.  We have lots of fun with this tasting, share stories, and keep everyone informed on recent life updates.  We mention several times that we are expecting a baby soon, but whoops - she actually showed up 5.5 weeks early so expect a delay in new content from our end as Mike and Rose are focusing on being new parents!  

Thanks to all of our Patron supporters and to the fans of the show.  Its been a wild ride!  

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Partner and Master Blender Miles Munroe from Westward Whiskey!  Join us for a conversation that focuses on all the great things that Westward has done to craft American Single Malt whiskies out of Oregon over the past 20 years.  Learn about Mile's past, how he got involved with Westward, hear some great stories, and learn what's next for the brand.  

Westward is poised to hit their 20th Anniversary later this year so keep an eye out for that and sure to check out their lineup of whiskies!

Lastly, this episode only happened because a Patron (thanks Zach) connected us with the Westward team so be sure to check out our Patreon program and support the show below!

Cheers!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Host Mike Outcalt was invited into the Nashville Barrel Company tasting room in Nashville Tennessee to talk all things Nashville Barrel Company with their two Co-Founders Mike Hinds and James Davenport.  Join us for a great conversation around why they got into whiskey, their charitable contributions - especially to F*** Cancer and Veteran's, and what's next for the brand.  

Nashville Barrel Company (or NBC) is quickly becoming a force and they are company that is putting out some of the BEST single barrels on the market right now.  We were fortunate enough to pick a barrel with them and it is a candidate for whiskey of the year.

We had a blast meeting with the NBC team and we are excited to continue our partnership with them.  Don't miss this episode! 

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode we're excited to welcome Westland Distillery's Master Distiller Tyler Pederson and Master Blender Shane Armstrong.  Join us as we talk about "why American Single Malt?", sense of place, and taste through several of their award winning expressions.  If you're an American Single Malt fan, you've gotta check out Westland Distillery and some of the awesome things that they're doing.  

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  We're honored to sit down with and host Master Distiller and Director of Kentucky Distillation at Heaven Hill Distillery Conor O'Driscoll.  On this episode we talk about how Conor wound up in Denver Colorado, dive into his background, and talk all things Heaven Hill.  Tune in to gain a sneak peak into all the great things that they are doing (like opening a new distillery this year and making 441,000 barrels of whiskey last year) and learn about new releases from their brands.   

We are HUGE fans of Heaven Hill Distillery so be sure to checkout their portfolio of whiskies because they make some of our favorites like Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Mellow Corn, Henry McKenna, Old Fitzgerald, Parker's Heritage, Rittenhouse, and more.  

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty Heaven Hill whiskies! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder - the owners of a brand new brand named Lodestar Whiskey!  All Things Whiskey Podcast is a place for new brands to tell the world about what they're doing in whiskey and this might be the newest brand that we've ever had on the show as Lodestar just started selling whiskey a month ago.  Join us as Anna and Wendelin talk about their experience as women in whiskey, the direction they are taking with the brand, and how they developed the flavor profile and product of their blended high rye bourbon and American single malt.  

Lodestar is currently only available in LA and parts of California, so if you're on the west coast, go check them out, either way don't miss this interview and conversation.

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies.

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell explore a line up of whiskies from Green River Distilling Co.  As a warmup our Hosts dive into a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Bourbon (6 year 10 month) and talk a bit about their podcast journey, guests, and patrons before the main event.  This episode showcases 3 great new whiskies from Green River: 

• Green River Wheated Bourbon (90 proof)
• Green River Rye (Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 95% rye / 5% malted barley and 95 proof)
• Green River Single Barrel "In-Law Suppressant" (119 proof)

Don't miss this episode and be sure to checkout Green River!

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this Episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review their Best In Class 2023 Alternates.  Couldn't find the Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish whiskey that we chose for our Best In Class awards?  Well you can go after the next best thing with these alternates that we've picked for each category along with a list of our favorite whiskies from the year.

Bourbon - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923
Rye - Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye
Scotch - Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11
Irish - Redbreast PX

Full list of our favorite whiskies here:

Bourbon:

• Bardstown Bourbon Co Discovery 11
• Bardstown Bourbon Co Single Barrel Barrel Proof (128 proof - 36% rye mash bill)
• Lux Row 12 Year
• Old Fitzgerald 10 Year
• Knob Creek Single Barrel picks
• Elijah Craig C923
• Elijah Craig Private Barrels
• Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
• Parker’s Heritage Double Barrel
• 1792 Bottled in Bond Single Barrels

Rye:

• Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof
• Liberty Pole Peated Cask Strength Rye
• Restoration Rye Single Barrel Barrel Proof
• Prideful Goat SWP/HWS pick
• Rare Character Amburana Cask
• Michter’s Barrel Proof Rye
• Bardstown Bourbon Co Foursquare Collaboration

Irish:

• Redbreast PX
• Midleton Very Rare
• Gold Spot
• Jameson 18

Irish (non-Midleton):

• Fercullen Amarone Cask
• Drumshanbo
• Kinnitty Castle Spirits Cider Cask

Scotch:

• Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11
• Gordon and MacPhail Glen Scotia 21 year
• Gordon and MacPhail Pulteney 15 year cask strength
• Glenmorangie 21 year
• Murray McDavid Tobermory 20 year

Japanese:

• Too expensive - look elsewhere 

Budget:

• Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye
• Wild Turkey 101
• Wild Turkey 101 Rye
• Evan Williams Bottled in Bond
• Dewar’s Mizunara Oak

Cocktails:

• Bourbon Espresso Martini
• Andes Mint
• Pickletini

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  We're thrilled to release our 5th annual Best In Class Episode where we feature our favorite whiskies from 2023.  Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they review our favorite Budget, Bourbon, Rye, Irish, and Scotch whiskies from this year.  We open up a conversation around the state of whiskey, dive deep into why we picked these whiskies, and of course, pick a coveted Whiskey of the Year!  

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @allthingswhiskeypodcast because we will feature each whiskey immediately after the initial launch of this episode.  

Have a wonderful Holiday season from all of us at All Things Whiskey Podcast.  Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Have you ever dreamed of buying a castle in Ireland and starting your own distillery?  Well that's exactly what Bryan Bean Co-Owner of Kinnitty Castle Spirits did!  Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast.  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Bryan Bean to talk about his new brand Kinnitty Castle Spirits.  Bryan is a US Army Special Operations Veteran who is passionate about his Irish heritage and spirits which led him to buy a castle in Kinnitty Ireland where they now operate a hotel and distillery.  Hear all about the brand and their story as we sample 3 of their expressions; the Dapper, the Cider Cask, and the 10 year.  

As part of the episode, we have a bottle of The Dapper to giveaway to our fans so be on the lookout for our official giveaway post on Instagram.  

Cheers and enjoy! 

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We're excited to announce that Episode 61 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now!

On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell welcome Dr. Tom Collins - Jackson Family Wines Endowed Professor of Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University to talk about his research; the impact barrels have on wines and spirits, and how certain levels of dilution in spirits can make them smell and taste the same.  Dr. Collins is an expert in distillation practices which he has been studying in his chemistry lab since 2015 to determine how the char and toast levels inside barrels filter harsher components of whiskey and other spirits while aiming to understand the chemistry behind this process.  More recently Dr. Collins has studied a close link between the aroma and taste of whiskies to determine how a certain level of dilution can make whiskies smell the same and further dilution can make whiskies taste the same.  Additionally we discuss the demand for new barrels, used barrels, barrel alternatives, and sustainability initiatives around barrels in the spirits industry.  We then open up the conversation to talk about Dr. Collins' favorite whiskies, brands, spirits, and discuss the future of his research.

Don't miss this episode - it is a great opportunity to learn about barrel, taste, and aroma science behind the spirits that we know and love.

Thanks again to our guest Dr. Collins!  Cheers and enjoy!

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Remember way back in April of 2022 when we launched Episode 40: Write Your Own Booker's Story?  Well its time for part II!  If you're not familiar with Booker's, its a cask strength Bourbon from our friends over at Jim Beam.  Each expression is launched quarterly and newer bottles come in a wooden box with a small card with a written story that explains how they named the batch and what barrels make up the blend.  Now imagine if you could write your own story for a batch of Booker's - that's exactly what we do on this episode.   Grab a pour and get ready for the chaos!  Write Your Own Booker's Story is a fan favorite and our favorite too!  We had so much fun writing not one, not two, but three Booker's stories as Mike, Devin, and even Katie Mitchell join in on the fun.  At the end of the episode we review a reaaaaaallllyyy special Booker's batch that means the world to us.  We certainly poke fun of Booker's on the show, but absolutely love the brand and the whiskies in the Jim Beam portfolio.  Go get some Booker's Bourbon!

Cheers!  

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste their way through 3 Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes that recently hit and were distributed throughout the great state of Colorado by our friends at Momentum Beverage Team!  They also talk about their next Patron only giveaway, which you might have guessed, is also a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Rye #M4!  Patrons of ANY tier will automatically be entered to win this bottle - check out the program at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast.

Before our Hosts dive into the Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes, they warm up with a couple of fantastic new expressions from Liberty Pole Spirits.  If you're a long time listener of the show, you'll know that Liberty Pole Spirits Proprietor Jim Hough was the FIRST guest that we've ever had on the show and they're continuing to make innovative and delicious whiskies out of Pennsylvania.  Mike and Devin dive into their Spiced Whiskey and their Sweet Heat Single Barrel Rye.  

Sit back, pour some whiskey, and enjoy the show!  Don't forget we had Aaron Chepenik - the owner of Smoke Wagon on the show too on Episode 27 so check that out if you haven't already.  

Details on the whiskies featured on the show:

Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes (all 3 are from Warehouse E, Floor 3):

• Ronnie Rickhouse - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley
• Hidden Barrel - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley
• Barry Bunghole  - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley

Liberty Pole Ryes:

• Spiced Whiskey - 40.4% abv - blend of 7 barrels with spices
• Sweet Heat Single Barrel Rye - 56.05% abv

Cheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Mike and Rose got married so they ran down to Mexico for their honeymoon.  While they were there, they stumbled into a small liquor store called Agave Liquors in Puerto Vallarta which specializes in local distilleries.  As Mike does, just about anywhere, he bought a bunch of alcohol to haul back to the States and talk about on the show.  Join us as hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review some up and coming Mexican Whiskies and more spirits including a Raicilla (Agave spirit made from the root of the Agave plant instead of the piña) and a tasty Mezcal distilled Filipino style in a tree trunk.

¡Salud!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to sample the number 1 selling whiskey in the world - Jack Daniel's!  After Devin was bamboozled blind tasting 80 proof Jack Daniel's on the last episode we figured it was time to dive into some PREMIUM Jack Daniel's expressions including the Jack Daniel's 10 year, 12 year, Twice Barreled American Single Malt Special Release, 5280 Whiskey Society Single Barrel Barrel Proof, and the Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye (136.3 proof).

First the hosts go over some of Jack Daniel's history - like did you know that his real name was Jasper Newton and that he died of a blood infection after kicking his safe?  Jack Daniel's has an incredibly rich history and I highly encourage everyone to checkout their website and timeline https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/our-story.  

Then the hosts dive deep into a gamut of 5 premium offerings from Jack Daniel's - whew what a lineup!  If you don't know how good some of these whiskies are, then you don't know Jack!

Don't forget we're also giving away a sample set of Jack Daniel's 10, 12, and the Barrel Proof Rye to one lucky Patron.  Be sure to check out the Patreon program at www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast if you're interested in supporting the shows.

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Devin Mitchell and Mike Outcalt fire up the mics for a blind tasting special.  Before the blind, the hosts review the "Freezer Door" Old Fashioned.  To make one, grab your favorite bottle of whiskey, take 3 ounces out, then put in 2 ounces of simple syrup, 24 dashes of  bitters and toss it in the freezer.   Boom - now you can shake and pour Old Fashioneds anytime and for all your friends.  For the main event Devin gets "Blinded by the Mike" (sung to the tune of Manfred Mann's Blinded by the Light) to prove a point about how we classify certain types or whiskey.  

Don't forget we've overhauled our Patreon program to feature weekly updates and patron only giveaways!  For this episode we will toss our patrons into a randomizer to win a bottle of Heaven Hill 7 Year.  Check it out at www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast.

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Devin Ershow, the CEO and Co-Founder of American Mash & Grain - a website that champions craft distilleries and dives deep into their stories.  Whiskey is about stories and telling the full story is seldom heard of in today's day and age.  Join us as we explore this conversation.  Devin talks about his industry experience, how he got involved with the company, and how/why he ultimately ended up in Colorado.  We also dive deep into how we define American Single Malt whiskies and how its the wild west compared to rules and regulations around making Bourbon and Rye.  Along the way, American Mash & Grain started making their own whiskey sourced from incredible craft distilleries and blended by talented industry people - this whiskey is called Borrowed Page.  

Borrowed Page Volume 1 is blended by Anne Dimmick and is made of:

• 34% Watershed Distillery Straight Bourbon
• 32% Wigle Whiskey Pennsylvania Straight Rye 
• 24% Spirits of French Lick, Lee Sinclair Bourbon (made with 13% Oats!)
• 10% Whiskey Del Bac Blended Mesquite Smoked Single Malt

Borrowed Page Volume 2 is blended by Ryan Mills - better known as That One Dude Ryan and is made of:

• 38% Virginia Distillery Single Malt (27% Cuvee Cask/11% Sherry Cask)
• 37% Mammoth Distilling Wolly Rye
• 25% Talnua Distilling Single Pot Still

Be sure to check out American Mash & Grain at https://www.mashngrain.com/ and a huge thank you to Devin Ershow for joining us!  

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Jodie Filiatreau the Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams to talk about his industry experience and the brand.  Jodie is an absolute wealth of knowledge and has worked for Heaven Hill for 42 years.  Join us to hear about how he became the Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams, what that role entails, and some of the exciting projects that he's working on.  Of course we chat about Evan Williams, Sqaure 6, and Heaven Hill whiskies.  

This episode is a blast so tune in and enjoy!  

Thanks again to our guest Jodie Filiatreau!  Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty Evan Williams and Heaven Hill whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Mitchell "The Tongue" Nester hosts our team at Branch and Barrel distillery in Centennial Colorado.  Join us as we find out why they call Mitchell "The Tongue", what he does for the distillery, the history of Branch and Barrel, unique cocktails that they offer in their tasting room, and we sample a flight of their awesome experimental expressions!

Branch and Barrel is taking their young bourbon, rye, whiskies, and other spirits (like a Plumwood specialty distillate, an Agave Spirit, and Rum) and doing incredible and experimental things with them.  Listen in to see how they put unique twists on these expressions and how they've even fought the TTB over certain designations.  

Thanks so much to our friends at Branch and Barrel and a huge shoutout to Mitchell for joining the show!  If you're in the area, be sure to check them out and at the very least build your own old fashioned in the tasting room!

Cheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies!  

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Searching for allocated whiskies downright sucks sometimes, but making cocktails will always be awesome!  Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell on this episode as the team makes and drinks their favorite cocktails.  These are great cocktails, but the best part is that you can make them with a variety of whiskies that are affordable and can be found on the shelf.  

The team reviews an Espresso Martini made with Bourbon, The Manhattan, and an Old Fashioned.  

Wanna make one of these cocktails (I'm sure you do because they're awesome), well here's the recipes:

Bourbon Espresso Martini:

• 2oz Bourbon (your choice!)
• 1oz Kahlua
• 1oz Espresso
• 1/2oz Simple Syrup

Mike's Manhattan:

• 2oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye
• 1oz Cocchi Vermouth
• 1 dash orange bitters
• 1 dash Aztec chocolate bitters
• Peninsula cherry

The Classic Old Fashioned:

• 2oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye
• 2 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 tablespoon of simple syrup (1/2 oz)
• 1 Peninsula cherry
• spritz with a lemon rind

The Connoisseur Old Fashioned:

• 3oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye
• 2 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 teaspoon of simple syrup (0.16 oz)
• 1 Peninsula cherry
• spritz with a lemon rind

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey!  On this episode Josh Robinson, the President of Argonaut Wine & Liquor (one of the largest independent liquor stores in Colorado) hosts the All Things Whiskey Team to have a candid chat about what it takes to get allocations, the do's and don'ts of looking for special bottles, and horror stories from this past allocation season.  

The crew also reviews the outcomes of recent local propositions and cracks a bottle of Argonaut's Smoke Wagon Single Barrel from barrel #303.  

Enjoy the show and a huge thanks to our special guest Josh Robinson!

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! 

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Welcome back t o All Things Whiskey!  On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with special guests Kay Quigley - the American Whiskey Ambassador from James B Beam Distilling Company and Robert Nicholas the General Manager of Highlands WineSeller to select their very own barrel of Knob Creek!  

Don't miss this episode as the crew talks about the perceptions around Jim Beam, the portfolio of brands under the Beam-Suntory umbrella and dives deep into the Knob Creek Experience to select a phenomenal barrel.  

Cheers and enjoy! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste through their favorite whiskies of 2024 including a few controversial picks.  Join us as we choose and award our favorite whiskies in the following categories:

• Budget: Green River Rye
• Bourbon: split decision: Nashville Barrel Company Sunny B and All Things Whiskey Podcast Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
• Rye: Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaboration
• Irish: Talnua Virgin White Oak
• Japanese: Yoichi 10 Year
• Scotch: Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 18 Year

We love ALL of these whiskies and they deserve all the accolades that they receive, but only one can win the All Things Whiskey Podcast 'Whiskey of the Year'.  Grab a pour of your favorite whiskey and tune in to see our winner! 

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey!  On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head to downtown Denver and catch an elevator up to the 18th floor of the Sheraton for an exclusive interview with Dan Callaway - VP of Product Development  at Bardstown Bourbon Company and Brandon Smith - Brand Manager at Bardstown Bourbon Company.  During the interview the crew shares fun stories, recounts the World's Top Whiskey Taster competition, dives deep into the release of their Origin series, talks about collaboration, and what's next for the future of Bardstown Bourbon Company.  

Be sure to look into the Origins series which features 3 estate aged whiskies from Bardstown Bourbon Company:

• 6 year High Rye Bourbon (36% rye mashbill)
• 6 year Bottled in Bond Wheated Bourbon
• 6 year Electro Cherry Toasted Rye

Enjoy the episode and a huge thank you to our guests from Bardstown Bourbon Co!

Cheers!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk about and review their favorite whiskies from 2022.  This is our 4th annual Best in Class episode and we're excited to share our favorite whiskies from the following categories:

• Budget Whiskey
• Blended Whiskey
• Rye Whiskey
• Bourbon Whiskey
• Japanese Whisky
• Scotch Whisky
• Irish Whiskey

To celebrate another year of podcastin',  we are giving away a bottle of Maker's Mark SE4xPR5 from their Wood Finishing Series!  

To enter: follow @allthingswhiskeypodcast on Instagram, like the official Maker's Mark SE4xPR5 giveaway post and tag 3 friends for 1 entry (every 3 friends tagged = an additional entry). To get 2 extra entries, share the post on your story.  To DOUBLE your entries listen for the code word in Episode 49 and direct message it to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers to 2023!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode the Partners Jackie Zykan and Nate Winegar from Hidden Barn Whiskey join Devin and Mike to discuss their brand and taste some great whiskey.  The crew tastes Hidden Barn Batch #4, Batch #3, and their Madeira Cask Finished whiskies all while talking about how unique each expression can be.  We also have a candid conversation around re-defining what "craft" means in the industry, how Hidden Barn came to be, their partnership with Neeley Family Distillery, what's next, and of course we giveaway a bottle of Hidden Barn Single Barrel!  Tune in to hear all about Hidden Barn - the whiskey that's made to poured and made to be shared! 

Cheers and enjoy the show! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  We're so excited to have Sean Scully - co-founder of Clonakilty Distillery join the show for an interview! On this episode Sean tells us about how his family got into making spirits, highlights their flagship product the Double Oaked Irish whiskey which is a NEOC (New Era of Cask) cask finished whiskey, how Clonakilty collaborates with local companies/breweries when they enter new markets, their dedication to sustainability, their whey based gin, and more!

If I could describe what Clonakilty does in one sentence, I would say that they're making damn good whiskey and saving marine life through delicious spirits.  

Enjoy the show - cheers!  

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this special episode host Mike Outcalt interviews Josh Robinson the Co-Owner and Liquor Buyer at Argonaut Wine & Liquor in Denver Colorado and Casey Adler the Owner of the StockRoom Speakeasy in Arvada Colorado to have a candid conversation around upcoming Colorado Propositions 124, 125, and 126.  Before jumping into politics, all three enjoy a pour of Old Forester 117 Series: Whiskey Row Fire.  For the main course of the episode Mike, Josh, and Casey talk about the following:

• Colorado Proposition 124:  Retail Liquor Store Licenses Initiative (2022).  Increases the number of liquor licenses an individual may own to 8 by the end of 2026, 13 by the end of 2031, 20 by the end of 2036, and unlimited licenses by the end of 2037.
• Colorado Proposition 125: Wine Sales in Grocery and Convenience Stores Initiative (2022).  Creates a new fermented malt beverage and wine retailer license to allow grocery stores, convenience stores, and other businesses that are licensed to sell beer to also sell wine for off-site consumption.
• Colorado Proposition 125: Alcohol Delivery Service Initiative (2022).  Would allow alcohol retailers and liquor-licensed businesses, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars, and restaurants, to offer third-party delivery services for alcohol deliveries.

All three propositions are marketed to help small businesses, but we uncover that they would do the exact opposite by allowing for hyper scaling corporate expansion and while taking away market share from small businesses that have built the Colorado beer, wine, and spirits industry. 

We implore you to register to vote, educate yourselves on the issues and support small businesses by voting NO on 124, 125, and 126. 

More information is available here on Keeping Colorado Local's website.

Cheers! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Did you ever wonder why it took us so long to record an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof episode?  We did too - so we fixed that!  Mike rounded up his stash of 18 Elijah Craig bottles and selected 3 recent single barrel barrel proof expressions to put to the test.  After a bit of discussion about the brand and life in general, Producer Rose Haag organized a blind tasting with the following whiskies:

• 8 year Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof from Philnor Liquors - 132.4 proof 
• 10 year Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof from Argonaut Liquors - 127.6 proof
• 10 year Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof from Highlands WineSeller - 129.6 proof

Tune in to see which expression comes out on top and our general thoughts on these single barrels.  

Oh and since we love sharing whiskey with the community, we're going to give away one of these bottles!  Keep an eye out for the official post on Instagram @allthingswhiskeypodcast.

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Producer Rose Haag organizers a blind Scotch showdown for hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell!  Join us as our hosts put 5 premium Scotches from Diageo to the test in a winner take all challenge!  Mike and Devin talk Scotch while they work their through the following whiskies:

• 8 year Talisker cask strength (59.7%)
• 12 year Lagavulin cask strength (56.5%)
• 12 year Oban cask strength (56.2%)
• 14 year Cardhu cask strength (55.5%)
• 16 year Royal Lochnagar cask strength (57.5%)

Each one of these whiskies is part of Diageo's 2021 Special Releases that showcases beautiful art, great age statements and cask strength Scotch with no coloring added.

Which bottle will win the challenge!?

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  Join us for the thrilling conclusion of Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part II.  Previously on the show the crew went out to Arvada, Colorado to record an episode with The Stockroom speakeasy proprietor and unpaid intern at liquor store Spirits Wine Provisions, but had so much fun that we pressed a double album.  Join us for the second episode as we begin with the infamous "Handygate", we talk about #SPAMing social media, how important the whiskey community is, how we need to continue to support small/local businesses, and what Casey looks for in his store picks.    

If you're in Arvada, Denver, or Colorado then you have to go check out Spirits Wine Provisions and The Stockroom!

Special thanks again to Casey Adler for recording two episodes where we had entirely too much fun.

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  For this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head out to Arvada, Colorado to record not one, but two episodes in The Stockroom speakeasy with owner Casey Adler (he's kind of a big deal).  His speakeasy is attached to Spirits Wine Provisions which his better half owns and they invited the podcast to sit down and talk about - you guessed it - all things whiskey.  Join us as we discuss how Casey got into the business of slingin' spirits, opening a speakeasy in the middle of the pandemic, the rise of taterism in the bourbon world, Blanton's (y'all got any?), allocations, Pappygate, and great alternatives to sought after whiskey bottles.  

Stay tuned for Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part II which launches soon!  

Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey! This week, join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell for a very long overdue Irish Whiskey lineup.  Follow along as the guys sample three unique Irish Whiskeys including: Writers Tears Inniskillin Ice Wine Cask Finish, Waterford Rathclogh Edition 1.1, and Jameson 18 Year Bow Street Cask Strength. We love Irish Whiskey and hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it - sláinte! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with special guest Nico Meyer the co-founder of Por Lo Bueno Mezcal.  

Yes, we are a Whiskey podcast, but we always love exploring new expressions and were thoroughly impressed with the entire lineup of Por Lo Bueno Mezcals.  If you're a whiskey enthusiast and particularly someone who enjoys Tequila and/or Peated Scotch, then it is absolute worthwhile exploring Mezcal and learning about the wonderful world of agave spirits.  

On this episode we learn a TON about the Por Lo Bueno process to making their Mezcals, the story behind the brand, and get to sample a wide variety of their expressions including:

• Espadín: 6-8 year old agave plants, a classic entry level mezcal
• Cuixe: 10-12 year old agave plants, bright flavors and a gin drinker's favorite
• Cirial: 10-12 year old agave plants, bright savory and vegetal notes
• Tobalá: 10-12 year old agave plants, a bourbon drinker's favorite
• Pechuga: the only bottle in the country, suspended in the still with botanicals and meats
• Tepextate: 20-30 year old agave plants, simply an outstanding mezcal

Be sure to check out Po Lo Bueno (https://www.porlobueno.com/) and raise a glass for all good things!  

Cheers - keep drinkin' tasty whiskies and mezcals! 

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Welcome back to the All Things Whiskey Podcast! This week, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell warm up with the All Things Whiskey Podcast Stellum single barrel pick, Soulja Boy Stellum! Tune in to hear the story of how a meme turned into an actual bottle on shelves around Colorado. For the main event, Mike and Devin spoof on a Booker's tradition. Every bottle of Booker's comes with a little card with a card explaining the backstory of each release. On this episode, Mike and Devin  write their own Booker's stories! Tune in for some silliness and to hear your hosts review Booker's batch 2019-02: "Shiny Barrel Batch" and batch 2018-03: "Kentucky Chew." 

Want a chance to try the Soulja Boy Stellum? We are giving away a bottle to one lucky listener.  To enter: follow @allthingswhiskeypodcast on Instagram, like the official Soulja Boy Stellum giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word Episode 40 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers!

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey, formerly known as Po It Up. We're very excited to bring you our first episode under the new name and to celebrate, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dive into a lineup of George T Stagg expressions from 2017, 2019, and 2020.  Tune in to see which George T Stagg rises to the top!

On this episode,  we are giving away a bottle of EH Taylor Small Batch.   To enter: follow @allthingswhiskeypodcast on Instagram, like the official EH Taylor giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word Episode 39 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers!

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Welcome back to Po It Up! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk Bardstown Bourbon Company's World's Top Whiskey Taster competition. Tune in to hear Mike's experience as a competitor and the challenges he undertook to win the title of World's Top Whiskey Taster. Along the way Devin and Mike will taste two expressions from Bardstown Bourbon Company: the Discovery Series No. 6 and the Collaborative Series Ferrand.  Listen in for a huge announcement for Po It Up and other exciting things coming in 2022. Cheers!

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Welcome to Po It Up's third annual Best in Class episode! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell crown their favorite whiskies of 2021 including a budget pick, Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese categories. Tune in to hear about the winners including Russell's Reserve 13 bourbon, The Senator single barrel Argonaut store pick rye, Blue Spot Irish Whiskey, Yamazaki 12 Japanese whisky, and Ballechin 11 year cask strength r/scotch single barrel. Don't miss out on this great line up and (no spoilers) Po It Up's first  ever perfect 10 rating! 

To celebrate another year of po'in it up,  we are giving away a bottle of Blanton's Single Barrel!  To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official Blanton's giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word Episode 37 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers to 2022!

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Welcome to Po It Up, the podcast where we talk all things whiskey! This week join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they taste their way through a lineup of bourbons from Bardstown Bourbon Company including Fusion Series #2, Fusion Series #3, and Discovery Series #3. Mike also shares stories of his experience competing in Bardstown's World's Top Whiskey Taster (WTWT) competition. Since we recorded this episode, Mike has qualified for the WTWT Finals for the second time and we are headed off to Bardstown to see how his palate stacks up against four other top whiskey tasters. 

To commemorate Bardstown and the World's Top Whiskey Taster finals, we are giving away a Bardstown Phifer Pavitt to one lucky fan!  To enter: follow @poitupofficial and @bardstownbourbonco one instagram, like the official Phifer Pavitt giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word in Episode 36 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers! 

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Welcome back to Po It Up! This week, join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell for a wild Wild Turkey lineup featuring too many Matthew McConaughey impressions. Mike and Devin taste their way through Wild Turkey 101, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit (5280 Whiskey pick) and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye.  Sorry Rare Breed Bourbon fans, we couldn't review it because we drank it all before the show! 

One lucky Po It Up fan will win a sample of Russell's Reserve 13. To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word in Episode 35 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers!

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Welcome back to Po It Up!  Please give a warm welcome to our special guest Dave Schmier founder of Proof and Wood as he joins the show to chat with hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell.  You probably know Proof and Wood from some of their popular brands like Tumblin' Dice, The Senator, The Presidential Dram, Deadwood Bourbon and Roulette Rye.  In this interview Dave talks about his experience in the industry, growing Proof and Wood, dives into details around the brand, and talks trends in the whiskey world.  Don't miss this episode as it's an awesome interview!  Also, we might have an extra Po It Up Single Barrel of Tumblin' Dice to giveaway as well.  Stay tuned and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!  

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Welcome back to Po It Up! Join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell at the Laws Whiskey House distillery as they talk all things craft distilling and barrel finishing with Joelle Coons, Regional Sales Manager. Joelle provides unique insight into  craft distilling including the grain to glass distilling process, terroir in whiskey, and the power of the sensory experience in enjoying this dynamic spirit.  Joelle is a true badass of the whiskey world and we loved hearing about her experience in the industry and about the growing influence of women in whiskey.  Recording this episode at the distillery was an awesome and unique experience - you won't want to miss this one!

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Welcome back to Po It Up! We are very excited to share this episode featuring Chris Heinz from Momentum Beverage Team and Po It Up's first barrel pick! Chris join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they taste their way through 5 samples of Three Chord bourbon, selecting their favorite to hit the shelves in Colorado. If you're local to Colorado, go get yourself a bottle and po it up right along side Mike and Devin and hear how this barrel became our top pick!  The  guys warm up with a sample of Tumblin Dice that will also hit shelves as a Po It Up single barrel. You won't want to miss this one!

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Welcome back to Po It Up! After a brief hiatus, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell are back and Gene Nassif with Cat's Eye Distillery joins them this week to talk new trends in whiskey. Gene is a super informative and innovative guest who has helped open whiskey consumers' eyes to new and different types of whiskies. Tune in if you're interested in opening your eyes and your palates to new tasting experiences! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchel sit down with special guests from American Woman Spirits Company out of Steamboat Colorado to discuss their lineup of whiskies and tequilas.  Join us for a great interview with Owner John Lupori and Part-Owner, Brand Ambassador, and Advisory Board Member Anne Hutchison .  We discuss how they created their unique bottle (shaped like a woman) which was inspired by Greek and Roman sculptures to be a work of art (and it is!) and to celebrate the American Woman, Americana, women in whiskey, and women empowerment.  We dive into their whiskey lineup including a 92 proof core product, a cask strength offering, and a special release rye all while discussing where the whiskey comes from, where its aged, their unique mash bill, and proprietary barrel charring process.  American Woman Spirits Company also believes in giving back and is donating 1% of gross profits to woman's associations and has begun working with NAWA: the National Association of Women Artists.  The whiskey is delicious and they've got tequilas coming soon too!  Don't miss this interview!  Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!

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Welcome back to Po It Up! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk all things whiskey with Jay West aka T8ke. He is the moderator of r/bourbon on Reddit, the Managing Editor/Spirits Critic of whiskeyraiders.com, and a judge for the ASCOT Awards. T8ke is doing all kinds of amazing things in the whiskey community and has a really interesting take on trends in the industry.  Tune in to hear what weird whiskies the guys po' up too. 

To celebrate our 30th episode and all of the support from our amazing followers, we are giving away a Weller 12 to one lucky fan!  To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official Weller 12 giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word in Episode 30 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers!

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Welcome back to Po It Up! This week, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Kolby Howard of Dram Good Media, The Kolby Howard Podcast, and Someone Say Whiskey. They discuss the whiskey community, whiskey in the great state of Texas, and their favorite weird whiskies.  

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Welcome back to Po It Up! Did you love the Blue Note interview and now you're ready to get to tasting? Now's your chance! Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell taste their way through four whiskies from the Blue Note family including the Riverset Rye,  Blue Note Juke Joint, Blue Note 9 year and Blue Note 10. We had just as much fun recording this episode as we did drinking these whiskies. They have become some of our go-to drinkers. 

We love Blue Note so much we want to give a bottle of Blue Note 9 away to one lucky winner!  To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official Blue Note giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an extra entry, share the post on your story.  To double your entries listen for the code word Episode 28 and send a direct message to us on Instagram. Good luck and cheers!

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Welcome back to Po It Up! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Aaron Chepenik, the palate behind Smoke Wagon Bourbon! Whether you're already a fan of the brand or it hasn't made it to your state yet, you'll love Aaron. He walks Mike and Devin through the explosion of the brand onto the bourbon market, how he's able to blend such a delicious product, and why he ain't ashamed of sourcing and blending  MGP juice.  He's an all around awesome guy and this interview is a riot - don't miss this one! 

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