This episode we're pouring one of the most unusual bottles we've ever brought home from Kentucky.

The Elijah Craig Barrel Select Grenade Bottle.

A tiny barrel-shaped release from Heaven Hill that bourbon fans actively seek out whenever it appears at the distillery.

Along the way we discuss:

• The Heaven Hill experience

A fun discussion about hype, scarcity, and finding what you actually enjoy drinking.

Dave and H taste Jack Daniel's Bonded (released May 2022), compare it to the classic JD No.7, and share tasting notes of dark chocolate, fruit & nut and banana on the nose and palate. They agree this bonded expression drinks nicely neat and highlights the higher proof character.

The episode explains the Bottled‑in‑Bond law (1897) and its rules: one distilling season, one distiller, one distillery, a minimum of four years aging in bonded warehousing, and bottling at 100 proof. They discuss historic bonded warehouses and what the designation means for quality and consistency.

Dave and H also unpack the Tennessee whiskey distinction — the Lincoln County Process (maple charcoal filtering) — and how it relates to bourbon. 

This episode we open a bottle that nearly disappeared before we recorded it.

Weller Antique 107 Barrel & Batch Single Barrel Pick

A wheated bourbon packed with:

• Buttered cinnamon toast

We also explore:

• The story of William Larue Weller

And the story behind the friend who gifted us this bottle.

One pour. Ten minutes. Aussie Bourbon Lovers.

We open and taste the Maker's Mark Cellar Age 2023, describing rich notes of maple syrup, stroopwafel-like caramel, cinnamon spice, and a lingering cherry sweetness with a long, sticky mouthfeel.

The episode also explores the bottle's story: how Maker's Mark finishes select barrels in a cool cellar to slow oak influence, the limited annual release, memories of visits to Kentucky, and why this expression is considered a standout value worth seeking out in duty-free or at festivals.

This episode we open a Las Vegas store pick:

Old Forester 100 Proof Barrel Pick from Liquor Lineup.

After a recommendation from listener Lee, Dave made the drive across Vegas during a work trip to visit one of the city’s best whiskey stores.

The result?

A ridiculously good Old Forester barrel pick packed with:

• Cherry pie notes

We also chat about:

• Why barrel picks are such a fun part of bourbon culture

This episode we open one of the more unusual bourbons we’ve brought back from America:

Frey Ranch Quad Malt Four Grain Bourbon.

A distillery-only release from Nevada that takes farm-to-glass whiskey seriously.

Every grain is grown on the property.

Every grain is malted.

Everything happens on the farm.

We talk about:

• Visiting Frey Ranch in Nevada

Tasting notes include:

• Maltesers

And one big regret:

Not bringing more home.

H & Dave enjoy Larrikin's Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey—an approachable 40% ABV, six-year-aged bourbon with a mash bill of 86% corn, 10% rye and 4% malted barley.

Tasting notes highlight caramel, vanilla, biscuity sweetness and warm spice (think apple pie, nutmeg/cinnamon), plus the brand’s laid-back Aussie charm and friendly distillery vibe.

Dave n H taste and celebrate the new Peerless 10-year Henry Craver edition, describing its stunning colour, rich mouthfeel and tasting notes like citrus, marmalade, coconut, vanilla and caramel. They discuss the bottle’s limited release, the queue at the distillery, and why this bourbon has a devoted following.

The episode also explores Peerless’s craft approach—sweet mash, barrel-proof bottlings and Corky Taylor’s commitment to quality—plus personal anecdotes about sourcing the bottle and why it’s hard to find outside Kentucky.

This episode dives into George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey — a widely available bottle that seriously overdelivers for the price.

We break down:

From pharmacist to criminal lawyer to “King of the Bootleggers,” Remus’ story is one of the most fascinating in bourbon history — and possibly even inspired The Great Gatsby.

A great mix of accessible bourbon, great value, and one hell of a story.

00:00 Introduction to George Remus Bourbon

This episode dives into Virginia Black American Whiskey — a bottle backed by Drake that raises more questions than answers.

It’s not labelled as bourbon.

So what’s actually going on?

We break down:

This is a great example of judging a bottle too early — and being proven wrong.