On this episode of Distilling the West, it’s time for another Tasting Talk. Dan and Dave dive into Boldt Mash Confusion from Alchemy Distillery out of Arcata, California, breaking down its flavors, character, and what makes it stand out. Alchemy took a kitchen sink approach to this whiskey, combining a little bit of many of their mash bills culminating into something special and quite delicious.

Along the way, the conversation drifts into the social side of drinking—what it means to go out, connect with people, and how the setting can shape the experience just as much as what’s in your glass.