Will and the Greeze sample three bourbons selected by instagram friend @Fletcher_Whiskeydog. The catch? They don't know what they are trying. Listen to Will and the Greeze stumble their way through tasting these bourbons and some of the outlandish claims they make about them. Make sure to follow @Fletcher_Whiskeydog on instagram to find out what they were drinking.
Will and the Greeze are joined by a friend who just got back from the bourbon trail to give insight on planning your pilgrimage. He gives many good tips for making the most of your trip to Kentucky and squeezing as many distilleries in as possible. Then, after the 15, he shares two bottles that he brought back from Kentucky for the guy's tasting: Blade & Bow and Jefferson's Reserve Groth Reserve Cask Finish.
In this episode, Will and the Greeze do a taste test of three un-aged, white whiskies: Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee White Whiskey, Popcorn Sutton, and Maker's Mark White. Hilarity ensues. After the 15, the guys change pace with some Bowman Brothers Virginia Small Batch Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Will and the Greeze leave the PodCask studio for an on location recording at the Steele Speakeasy. The Steele Speakeasy is an epic home bar, from proprietor Paul Steele. Paul gives the guys some tips on starting a bourbon collection, building a home bar and then leads them on a 6 bourbon tasting. Needless to say, they are eternally grateful for Paul's hospitality. Follow him on instagram: @steelespeakeasy. No "15" this week, but when you're tasting 6 different bourbons... who needs it?
In this episode, Will and the Greeze pull a friend into the PodCask studio to try bourbon for the very first time. With a blind tasting lineup of Old Forester, Buffalo Trace, and Old Granddad, Brandon gives his thoughts on these bourbons, while tasting each neat out of Glencairn glasses. Then, Will and the Greeze wash out the Glencairn glasses and pour some Buffalo Trace for the 15.
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Happy Independence Day, folks.
In this episode, the Greeze gives a trip report about a unique drinking experience in New York. This leads to a deeper discussion about what kinds of bars the guys like to drink in. After the 15, they try Maker's Mark from a Glen Cairn glass and have their minds blown.
In a surprise bonus episode, Will and the Greeze talk with Eric Byford from BeardForce Films about his new movie "Straight Up: Kentucky Bourbon." The film premieres in Franklin, TN (outside of Nashville) this Sunday, June 26 at the Franklin Theatre. Eric talks about making the movie, some people and stories you will hear, and this history of bourbon as portrayed in the documentary. Tickets for the screening are $10 and include a whiskey sample for the 21+ crowd.
Get tickets at http://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=105931~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904& and learn more about Eric at www.Beardforcefilms.com.
In this episode, Will talks with Todd Bellucci from Whistle Pig about their rye whiskey. Then the Greeze joins Will for the fifteen -- and brings a special guest along -- to give their first rye review on the PodCask: Whistle Pig 10 year Rye.
Will and the Greeze talk with Dane Huckelbridge about his book Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit and even talk about beer for a minute. After the 15, the guys sample Old Forester 86 proof and come to some unique conclusions in their review.
Get Dane's book on bourbon here or his new book on beer here. You won't regret it.
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There is trouble in paradise, as the Greeze reveals he has been grounded from purchasing bourbon for a few weeks. Will, on the other hand, has a problem with someone stealing his bourbon. After the 15, the guys review W.L. Weller Special Reserve.
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Will and the Greeze take a topic suggestion from listener Tyler Wind and test out three different styles of glasses for drinking whiskey. After sampling Evan Williams bottled-in-bond from a classic rocks glass, snifter, and the Glencairn glass, Will and the Greeze give their impressions of the whiskey in each. Then, after a very enjoyable "15," the guys give their review of 1972 Small Batch.
Will and the Greeze talk with Heaven Hill Whiskey Professor Bernie Lubbers about what makes bourbon so great, how to know what you're buying, what his go-to bourbon is, and much more. Plus, once again they attempt to review a bourbon. This week, in honor of Bernie, they abundantly sample Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond.
Check out Bernie's treatise on bourbon (Bourbon Whiskey: Our Native Spirit) and his website www.whiskeyprof.com.
While only on their second episode, Will and the Greeze question their very existence (...in the bourbon world of course). They wonder if marketing is trumping increased bourbon quality or if it's just a way to get ahead. After "the fifteen," they attempt to review Old Granddad 114. Will this 114 proof patriarch get the best of them?
In this first episode of the PodCask, Will and the Greeze introduce themselves, share their first whiskey story, and give a half hearted attempt at bourbon reviewing. Also, they give insight into what future episodes of the PodCask will hold.