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 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 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 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 All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dust off the microphones to catch up on life and taste through a delicious whiskey lineup featuring:

• Green River Full Proof - a blend of 5 to 7 year old barrels proofed at 117.3 
• Sunny B - an 8 year old Nashville Barrel Company Single Barrel
• Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaboration - 2 rye whiskies blended together then finished in Amrut Indian malt whiskey barrels for 18 months with 3 additional well aged Kentucky bourbons back blended into the expression

During the show Mike shares some announcements as he is the new Colorado Brand Ambassador for Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling as well a Portfolio Manager with Momentum Beverage Team and Devin shares some of his experience in fatherhood.   

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 sit down to enjoy a sweet sweet sweet lineup of extra aged Bruichladdich expressions.  The crew first warms up by telling some funny stories while sampling the Dewar's Japanese Smooth Mizunara Oak 8 year expression before jumping into a 2011 Bruichladdich Islay Barley 6 year, a Bruichladdich 18 year (unpeated), and a Port Charlotte 18 year (heavily peated 40ppm).  This is an exceptional episode that was a lot of fun to record and its great to have the crew back together again to do what we do best, drink whisky and talk about it.  Don't miss this episode and be sure to check out what Bruichladdich is doing! 

Cheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies!  

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this Episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Bryan Dewar - the Director of Distribution and Military Sales from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company out of Vail Colorado.  

Learn all about 10th Mountain and how the brand pays homage to the 10th Mountain Division - a group of skiing soldiers that fought in Italy's Apennines Mountains during World War 2.  Bryan also shares the mission of the company and how they are continuing to support veterans, active military, and non-profits.  

In this episode we sample tons of 10th Mountain products including their Rye, Bourbon, American Single Malt, and a specialty whiskey.  

Cheers and enjoy the interview! 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell (that's right - the new dad is back for this one) sit down to enjoy a special lineup of whiskies including the Maker's Mark Cellar Aged to celebrate the birth of Devin's son!  Join us as we sample that unicorn bottle along with our very own Elijah Craig Private Barrel (9 years, 125.4 proof), Insane Corn Posse's Nashville Barrel Company single barrel "Yellow Bee", and Old Forester's Single Barrel Rye Barrel Strength.  This is a podcast where you came for the whiskey, and stayed for all our life events - so much has happened since we started this show and we can't wait for what's next.  In true All Things Whiskey Podcast fashion, this episode goes off the rails fast, so enjoy the tasting and conversation.  

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 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!

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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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