A brief explanation of what happens while whiskey is aging in a barrel, and how important it is to the overall taste of a bourbon. Would you rather watch this? Visit our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwWPInCRrGfTUYcumccJuQ

The guys continue to sip Lee Sinclair 4 Grain and come to their conclusion on it but this time it is paired with Absinthe Le Bleu and Alan Bishop, also the distiller of this product, continues to provide insight into what exactly the heck absinthe is. Over dosing on licorice, why you don't hear about absinthe much, and in a shocking conclusion the guys finally give their ratings for Lee Sinclair 4 Grain. Check out Alan elsewhere! http://Spiritsoffrenchlick.com http://Seelbachs....

Ever wondered why one of the primary requirements for a whiskey to be called bourbon is that it has to go into a new, charred oak barrel? Because that is where bourbon gets about 60% of the flavor you taste. Why do some bourbons have a heavier caramel flavor, and others more of a honey? Some have more vanilla flavor than others? The char level of the barrel. Knowing about the barrel and char preferences you have can help you identify other bourbon that you're likely to enjoy. W...

Ever wonder why almost all Jim Beam products have a nutty flavor? It's the unsung hero of Bourbon...the yeast. If you understand the impact yeast has, you can start to figure out why you like some bourbon, but not others. And you can use THAT information to avoid wasting money on bottles you probably won't like. Would you rather watch this? Visit our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwWPInCRrGfTUYcumccJuQ

The show gets absolutely turned on its head as the guys host Alan Bishop from Spirits of French Lick - the man who distilled the bourbon they're drinking in this episode! While sipping Lee Sinclair Four Grain, Alan provides insider knowledge for all your favorite segments like the label review and mashbill breakdown and provides a masterclass in tasting notes and distillation as a whole. Just don't call him a master distiller... Check out Alan elsewhere! http://Spiritsoffrenchlick.c...

Grains make the whiskey. Inclusion, exclusion, and how much of each grain used has a HUGE impact on what ends up in your glass. So, what grains are normally used in bourbon? What does each one do?Would you rather watch this? Visit our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwWPInCRrGfTUYcumccJuQ

Baker's is the subject of tonight's episode and creates plenty of discussion. While trying this Jim Beam offering, the guys discuss "label-gate", new Baker's vs old Baker's, the taboo nature of drinking someone else's product in the whiskey industry, and Stephen's trip to Lebanon Wine and Spirits and his house hunt. Maybe most importantly - the guys talk about Mother's Day and which of them is the best son.Would you rather watch us? Visit our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Ever wonder what it means when you see that bourbon or whiskey is distilled? Wondered what that means or how it works? Curious about the difference between beer and wine versus bourbon and tequila?Here is a very brief explanation of what distilled means and how it happens.Would you rather watch this? Visit our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwWPInCRrGfTUYcumccJuQ

Does Old Forester's 150 Yr actually taste like 150 years worth of experience went into it? The guys drink batch 3 to find out. While sipping this special release, the boys talk about Ryan's urine, a lot of football, and bottles on your shelf you don't want.Would you rather watch us? Visit our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwWPInCRrGfTUYcumccJuQ

Dan, Stephen and Ryan revist a collective favorite in distiller Nevada H&C when they try SmokeWagon Uncut Unfiltered. This is a higher proof than the previous whiskey they sampled (Small Batch) - will they like it as much? The guys also talk about the often maligned processes of sourcing or contract distilling whiskey, whiskey snobbery and appropriately pricing whiskey. But don't worry, we also talk about the NFL draft and Dan's balls.Would you rather watch us? Visit our Youtube...