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51: Cheers To You + 202331 Dec 202300:04:39

In this episode, we look back on the year 2023 and talk about our tastings and learnings.


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(00:45) What we saw

(01:51) What we tasted

(03:05) What we learned


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50: Smash, Sip or Pass - Top 5 Episodes of 202329 Dec 202300:13:53

In this episode, we give our Top 5 Smash, Sip or Pass episodes of 2023.


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(01:29) #5

(04:02) #4

(06:26) #3

(09:48) #2

(11:35) #1


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41: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #829 Nov 202300:05:49

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:07 Whiskey #8

02:55 Whiskey #9


What whiskey have you been underwhelmed by?

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40: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #724 Nov 202300:06:12

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:19 Whiskey #7

03:01 Whiskey #10

04:42 Smash Sip or Pass


What whiskey have you found to be fantastic on the nose for you?

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39: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #622 Nov 202300:05:54

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:07 Whiskey #6

03:06 Whiskey #11


Do you look for a matching nose and palate in a whiskey?

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38: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #517 Nov 202300:06:47

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:19 Whiskey #5

03:17 Whiskey #12

05:09 Smash Sip or Pass


What notes do you look for on the palate of wheated whiskey?

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37: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #415 Nov 202300:06:51

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:07 Whiskey #4

03:24 Whiskey #13


What wows you with a wheated whiskey?

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36: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #3 10 Nov 202300:06:39

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:47 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:19 Whiskey #3

03:19 Whiskey #14

04:17 Smash Sip or Pass


What do you think of wheated whiskey? Do you like it or is it not for you?

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35: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #208 Nov 202300:07:18
In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:07) Whiskey #2 (03:35) Whiskey #15 What notes do you look for in wheated whiskey? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a message at hello@thecuratedcup.com If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content If you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecuratedcup.com Music by ⁠AlexGrohl
34: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #103 Nov 202300:07:41

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we kicked off our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated bourbons to crown our champion of the wheats.

Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:24) Whiskey #1

(02:28) Whiskey #16

(05:13) Smash Sip or Pass


What do you think of wheated whiskey? Do you like it or is it not for you?

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33: Absinthe + American Single Malt Whiskey + Golden Moon Distillery with Stephen Gould01 Nov 202300:48:59

In this episode of Distilled: Legends & Loure, we sit down with Stephen Gould, founder of Golden Moon Distillery in Golden CO. We discuss his journey to founding Golden Moon Distillery, the reality of being a master distiller, sourced whiskey, the emerging category of American Single Malt and so much more.


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(01:33) Origin story

(01:56) Distilling from beer

(03:02) Don't open a distillery...yet

(09:33) Becoming the "Prince of Asian Spirits Import/Export"

(12:39) Finding Absinthe

(14:46) The reality of being a master distiller

(22:30) Absinthe is a bragging rights product

(23:16) The beginnings of Gun Fighter

(25:13) This is not a hobby anymore

(27:40) The beginnings of American Single Malt

(30:19) Advancing the American Single Malt category

(39:31) The stigma of sourced spirits

(40:38) The beginnings of brands - Mail order whiskey

(42:39) Words of Wisdom

(46:03) Picking out the serious distillers


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32: Smash, Sip or Pass - Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye + Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye27 Oct 202300:05:28

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 104 Proof
  • Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye, 116.28 Proof

What whiskies remind you of fall?

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49: Battle of the Wheats 2023 THE REVEAL27 Dec 202300:42:22

In this episode, after blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies, we reveal all of the matchups in our 2023 Battle of the Wheats and our 2023 Champion of the Wheats. View all matchups at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (01:36) Sweet 16 (18:31) Elite 8 (30:19) Final Four (35:58) Finals What did you think of Battle of the Wheats 2023? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a message at hello@thecuratedcup.com If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content If you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecuratedcup.com Music by ⁠AlexGrohl


31: Smash, Sip or Pass - Willett Be A Smash?20 Oct 202300:06:22

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Willett, Johnny Drum, Straight Kentucky Boutbon Whiskey, 101 Proof
  • Willett, Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Rye, 108.8 Proof

Which bottles are absolute smashes for you?

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30: Smash, Sip or Pass - Sherry Influenced Scotch13 Oct 202300:07:21

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • The Macallan 12, Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Sherry Oak Cask, 86 Proof
  • Laphroaig 10, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Sherry Oak Finish, 96 Proof

What finished scotch do you like?

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29: Bottle Pop - Branch & Barrel Tasting11 Oct 202300:06:47

In this episode of Bottle Pop we feature 3 expressions from Branch and Barrel Distilling:

  • Flagship Bourbon, 92 Proof
  • Peas, Please , 92 Proof
  • Branch Fire Pepper Kissed Bourbon, limited release using crushed red pepper and cayenne, 100 Proof

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28: Smash, Sip or Pass - A Little Irish Smoke06 Oct 202300:05:49

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 80 Proof
  • Teeling Whiskey, Blackpitts, Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, matured in Bourbon and Sauternes Casks, 92 Proof

Have you had any Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskies?

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27: Smash, Sip or Pass - Angel's Envy Port Wine + Boulder Spirits Sherry Cask29 Sep 202300:05:46

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Angel's Envy, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels, 86.6 Proof
  • Boulder Spirits Sherry Cask, Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks, 94 Proof

What finished whiskies do you like?

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26: Smash, Sip or Pass - Blade and Bow + David Nicholson Reserve22 Sep 202300:05:04

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Blade And Bow, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 91 Proof
  • David Nicholson Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 100 Proof

What Kentucky Straight Bourbon do you like?

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25: Smash, Sip or Pass - Not All Bourbon Comes From Kentucky15 Sep 202300:06:42

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Stroudwater Distillery Belfrey, Double Barreled Bourbon Whiskey, 90 Proof
  • Boulder Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey Cask Strength, 135 proof


What bourbons do you like that are produced outside of Kentucky?

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24: Smash, Sip or Pass - A Couple of Old Grand-Dads08 Sep 202300:05:01

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Old Grand-Dad Bonded, 100 Proof
  • Old Grand-Dad 114, 114 Proof


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23: Smash, Sip or Pass - Delightful Noses Blind Tasting01 Sep 202300:06:07

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass, we continue our blind tasting with some selections that delight us with their notes on the nose.

Listen to the episode to find out what we tasted.


Have you done a blind tasting before? What surprised you about it?

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22: Smash, Sip or Pass - Bourbon Women SIP 2023 Blind Tasting25 Aug 202300:08:29

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we do a blind tasting at Bourbon Women SIP 2023 in Louisville, KY.

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48: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 The Final Matchup22 Dec 202300:08:28

In this episode we taste the final matchup of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats. Listen to find out which whiskey is our Champion of the Wheats 2023.


Stay tuned for our reveal of all matchups and our winner.

View all matchups at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(0:00) Intro

(00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:25) Whiskey #10

(03:37) Whiskey #16

(05:56) Smash Sip or Pass


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21: Smash, Sip or Pass - Monk's Road Cold Spring Distillery + Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey11 Aug 202300:05:46

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 93 Proof
  • Monk’s Road Fifth District Series, Cold Spring Distillery, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged 6 years, 100 Proof

What are some bourbons that you like?

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20: Smash, Sip or Pass - Suerte Tequila Reposado + Añejo04 Aug 202300:05:06

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Suerte Tequila Reposado, aged 7 months in American white oak barrels, 80 Proof
  • Suerte Tequila Añejo, aged 24 months in charred American oak whiskey barrels, 80 Proof

What are some reposado and añejo tequilas that you like?

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19: Smash, Sip or Pass - Jack Daniel's Triple Mash + Chattanooga Whiskey Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished28 Jul 202300:06:19

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Chattanooga Whiskey, Tennessee High Malt, Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished, 95 Proof
  • Jack Daniel's, Triple Mash, A blend of bonded American malt, rye and Tennessee whiskies, Bottled in Bond, 100 Proof

What are some Tennessee whiskies that you like?

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18: Smash, Sip or Pass - Benriach The Original Ten + Teeling Single Grain21 Jul 202300:06:39

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Benriach The Original Ten, 10 yr Single Malt Scotch, 100% Malted Barley, matured in bourbon, sherry and virgin oak casks, 86 Proof
  • Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, 95% Corn 5% Malted Barley, matured in French oak ex-cabernet wine casks, 92 Proof


What are some summer whiskies for you?

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17: Smash, Sip or Pass - Castle & Key Rise + Roots of Ruin Gin14 Jul 202300:08:10

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Castle & Key Rise, Spring 2022 Seasonal Gin, 103 Proof
  • Castle & Key Roots of Ruin, Dry Gin, 106 Proof


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16: Smash, Sip or Pass - Summer Ryes + Barrell Seagrass + Stars07 Jul 202300:07:25

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Black Rock Spirits, Stars, American rye whiskey finished in cherry and peach wood, 84 proof
  • Barrell Craft Spirits, Seagrass, rye whiskey finished in Martinique rum, Madeira and Apricot Brandy barrels, 118.22 Proof


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15: Smash, Sip or Pass - Distillery 291 Colorado Bourbon Whiskey + Colorado Whiskey Single Barrel Barrel Proof23 Jun 202300:08:48

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Distillery 291 Single Barrel Barrel Proof Colorado Bourbon Whiskey, corn, malted rye and malted barley mash, aged in American white oak, finished with Aspen Staves, 128.3 Proof
  • Distillery 291 Single Barrel Barrel Proof Colorado Whiskey, Colorado Rye, malted rye and corn mash, aged at least 1 year in an American Oak Barrel finished with Aspen Staves, 129.3 Proof


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14: Smash, Sip or Pass - National Bourbon Day + 14 For The 14th17 Jun 202300:33:17

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature: Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco Tequila,  92 Proof Del Maguey Vida De San Luis Del Rio Mezcal, 84 Proof Starward Nova Australian Whisky, 82 Proof Weller Special Reserve Wheated Bourbon, 90 Proof Boulder Spirits Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks, 94 Proof Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whiskey, 116 Proof New Riff Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whisky, 113 Proof Widow Jane Decadence, Bourbon Blend Finished in Maple Syrup Barrerls, 91 Proof Yamazaki 12 yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 86 Proof Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 92 Proof Bushmills 12 yr, Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Aged in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon Casks, Finished in Marsala Casks, 80 Proof The Macallan 12 yr, Highland Single Malt Scotch, 96 Proof Scotch Malt Whisky Society A Cunning Combo, Single Malt Scotch - Highland, 117.8 Proof Scotch Malt Whisky Society The Finishing Touch, Single Malt Scotch - Speyside, 117.4 Proof If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit thecuratedcup.com⁠⁠ for more reviews and other content if you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecuratedcup.com Music by ⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠


13: Smash, Sip or Pass - The Macallan 12 yr Double Cask + Tomintoul 16 yr09 Jun 202300:07:40

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • The Macallan 12 yr Double Cask, Single Malt Scotch, matured in sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, 86 Proof
  • Tomintoul 16 yr, Single Malt Scotch, 80 Proof


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12: Smash, Sip or Pass - ASW Duality Double Malt + 13th Colony Distilleries Southern Rye02 Jun 202300:09:24

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • ASW Duality Double Malt Whiskey, malted barley and malted rye, 88 proof
  • Thirteenth Colony Distilleries Southern Rye Whiskey, 95% rye, toasted French Oak spiral finish, 95 proof


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47: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Final 4 Matchup #220 Dec 202300:05:31

In this episode we continue the Final Four of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


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Key Moments:

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:10) Whiskey #6

(03:01) Whiskey #10


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11: Smash, Sip or Pass - Starlight Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey + Kentucky Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey26 May 202300:07:17

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Starlight Carl T. Huber's Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey, aged 4 years, finished in French Oak, 111.3 Proof
  • Kentucky Peerless Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 108.4 Proof


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10: Smash, Sip or Pass - Bushmills Original + Bushmills 10yr + Bushmills 12yr19 May 202300:07:02

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Bushmills The Original, 80 Proof, a combination of their single malt and a lighter grain whiskey
  • Bushmills 10 yr, Single Malt, 100% malted barley, aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks and Bourbon Casks, 80 Proof
  • Bushmills 12yr, Single Malt , 100% malted barley, aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks and Bourbon Casks before finishing in Marsala Wine Casks, 80 Proof


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09: Smash, Sip or Pass - Still Austin The Musician + Still Austin Cask Strength12 May 202300:09:09

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Still Austin The Musician, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70% White Corn, 25% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 98.4 Proof
  • Still Austin Cask Strength, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70% White Corn, 25% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 118 Proof


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08: What is...whisk(e)y really? Pt 2 - Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky + Castle & Key Restoration Rye + Hibiki Japanese Harmony + Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine09 May 202300:11:53
In this episode of What is? we break down part 2 of what it means to be considered whisk(e)y and have a few pours from some of the different classifications. Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky blend, 80 Proof Castle & Key Restoration Rye 2020 Batch 2, Aged 3 years,  99 Proof, 63% Rye, 17% Yellow Corn, 20% Malted Barley Hibiki Japanese Harmony, blend, 86 Proof Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine, corn, 100 Proof If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content Music by ⁠AlexGrohl
07: Smash, Sip or Pass - Tapatio Reposado + El Tequileño Reposado05 May 202300:06:56
In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature: Tapatio Tequila Reposado El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content Music by ⁠AlexGrohl
06: Smash, Sip or Pass - Pendleton Rye + Pikesville Rye Whiskey28 Apr 202300:07:11

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Pendleton Rye, a 100% Canadian rye whisky, aged 12 years, 80 Proof - shoutout to a listener for giving us a sample
  • Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey, aged at least 6 years, 110 Proof


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05: What is...whisk(e)y really? Pt 1 - Johnnie Walker Black Label + Jameson Irish Whiskey + Old Tub BIB + Jack Daniel's Old No. 725 Apr 202300:13:44

In this episode of What is... we break down what it means to be considered whisk(e)y and have a few pours from some of the different classifications.

The featured whiskies:

  • Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, 12 years, 80 Proof
  • Jameson, Blended Irish Whiskey, triple distilled pot still and fine grain whiskey, 80 Proof
  • Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon, from James B. Beam Distilling Co, Bottled In Bond, 100 Proof, made in the same style as the original Old Tub made before Jim Beam Bourbon
  • Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Old No. 7, 80 Proof


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04: Smash, Sip or Pass - Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky + Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky21 Apr 202300:11:23

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky 90 Proof, the predominant grain is corn
  • Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky 90 Proof, 100% malted barley


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03: Smash, Sip or Pass - Larceny A122 Barrel Proof + Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength14 Apr 202300:09:14

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Larceny A122 Barrel Proof 124.4 Proof, a wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill with a higher wheat percentage in the mashbill at 20%, ~6-8yrs old
  • Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength 120.2 Proof


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02: What is...a mashbill? + Old Forester 1870 + Teeling Single Malt11 Apr 202300:11:40

In this episode, we introduce our What is...? series where we delve into a topic by tasting our way through a selection of spirits.


This week's episode features:

  • Old Forester 1870 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 90 Proof
  • Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey 92 Proof


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46: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Final 4 Matchup #115 Dec 202300:06:44

In this episode we begin the Final Four of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:22) Whiskey #13

(03:29) Whiskey #16

(05:12) Smash Sip or Pass


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01: Smash, Sip or Pass - Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whisky07 Apr 202300:12:16

In this episode, we introduce Smash, Sip or Pass where we have a pour or two and give a tasting review. We then decide on whether we would smash a bottle of it because it's so good we can't get enough of it, sip it because we want to make it last or pass on it.


This week's episode features:

  • Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Single Barrel 80 Proof
  • Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition Single Barrel 92 Proof


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00: Intro + Herradura Tequila Reposado Double Barrel04 Apr 202300:19:20

In this intro episode, get to know Yakira from The Curated Cup and hear tasting notes on Herradura Tequila Reposado Double Barrel.


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45: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Elite 8 Matchup #413 Dec 202300:05:31

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.

Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:10) Whiskey #9

(02:53) Whiskey #10


What did you think of the Elite 8?

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44: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Elite 8 Matchup #308 Dec 202300:06:29

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.

Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:22) Whiskey #6

(03:26) Whiskey #12

(04:59) Smash Sip or Pass


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