Take a quick and rambling trip through a silly tasting of the 4 roses small batch.  It's a staple in most bars and we figured it deserves a place in our early days of tastings.

Imagine sipping a fine bourbon... now imagine it mixed with Mountain Dew. Sacrilege? Or a secret Southern sophistication waiting to be discovered? We're challenging everything you thought you knew about taste and tradition, exploring if this unlikely duo can forge a surprisingly elegant cocktail that defies all expectations.

Before it was a neon-green staple of gas station shelves and gaming marathons, it was a secret whispered in the hollows of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the 1940s, if you asked for a 'Mountain Dew,' you weren't looking for soda—you were looking for a chaser strong enough to tame the bite of illegal Tennessee moonshine. Today, we’re tracing the high-fructose journey of an Appalachian mixer that went from the backwoods of Knoxville to a global empire. Grab a glass; we’re going back to the source.

Barney and Ally Hartman very possibly laid the groundwork for the modern all-nighter gaming session!


Watch HERE:  https://youtu.be/w-rKJRCw-jA

Not every find is so lucky, but this week on Bottle Bond we tell the story of stumbling across a bottle that just keeps getting better!  Adam talks about his process for finding this bottle while Chance tries his best to guess how it truly happened!

Enjoy the journey #NeatFreaks!

If you thought Wild Turkey 101 was good, just wait until you try its big sibling!

Adam and Chance are back to wrestle with the legendary Wild Turkey Rare Breed. This barrel-proof bourbon is non-chill filtered and bottled straight from the barrel—meaning it’s the purest, strongest expression of Wild Turkey's classic profile.

It’s often considered the perfect transition bottle for folks moving from standard pours to more intense, high-proof whiskies. We're breaking down the heat, the flavor, and the hype to see if it lives up to its "Rare Breed" name

The Bottle Bond crew (Adam & Chance) is proving once and for all that Wild Turkey 101 is an all-star. Forget the fancy stuff—this bottle belongs in every rotation. Seriously. It’s cheap, it's 101 proof, and it's delicious. Grab a pour and laugh along as we sing the praises of the most underrated bourbon on the planet. Cheers!

It’s the most wonderful (and spooky!) time of the year! We're celebrating Halloween with a bourbon so coveted, it practically haunts the shelves: the Smoke Wagon Halloween Release. Adam and Chance are totally in the spirit for spirits and other Halloween fun this week, sharing a dram and sharing laughs. We’re just two guys on the journey to learn all we can about Whisky, and sharing a dram is how we get there! A huge thank you to the Pour People and a big welcome to all the Neat Freaks—come find out if this Smoke Wagon is worth the hype!

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This is Bottle Bond, and if you've ever chased that perfect flavor note, you're in for a treat. Today, we're talking about Oak & Eden, a brand that's not just making whiskey, they're crafting an experience with every bottle. Their secret? A finished wood stave submerged right in the liquid, constantly evolving the spirit with essences of rich wines, tropical rums, or decadent sherries. It's an intimate, continuous finishing process that happens on your shelf. Tune in as we explore the sensory magic of their diverse staves and how they transform each pour into a journey of flavor. Your glass will thank you.

Welcome to a Bottle Bond adventure we've been dying to take! We spent our own money on the popular Blind Barrels subscription—a service that sends you mystery bourbon and whisky samples to truly test your senses. This is 100% unsponsored and 100% honest.

This episode is the ultimate palate showdown:

The Newcomer: Adam is developing his nose and is excited to tackle this challenge without the bias of a label or price tag. Can a fresh perspective actually beat veteran experience?

The Veteran: Chance is confident in his seasoned palate... perhaps a little too confident. Will he be able to back up his veteran status when he can't read the proof or distillery?

Join us as we nose, taste, and furiously guess what's in our glasses. We share our raw, unfiltered notes on each sample, discuss whether a subscription like this is the best way to train your palate, and ultimately... who nails the big reveal and who ends up drowning their sorrows!

Hit play to experience the thrill of a blind tasting—and discover if Blind Barrels is worth adding to your monthly mail call.

Welcome to the ring! In one corner, the fiery, robust, and full-bodied Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon. In the other, the smooth, sweet, and nutty Still Austin Blue Corn Bourbon.
These two highly-anticipated, limited-release Bottled-in-Bond whiskies from Still Austin are more than just bourbons—they're a testament to Texas-grown grains and the unique climate that shapes them. We're putting them to the test in a head-to-head tasting to find out which one delivers the knockout punch.
What are the key differences? What flavor notes stand out? And most importantly, which bottle should you be on the lookout for? We'll break it all down.
Watch the full video to see our final verdict, and then let us know in the comments: Are you on Team Red or Team Blue?

🔥 Not every pour is a winner! In this short episode, we take on Native Spirits whiskey—and let's just say, it didn’t exactly win us over. 🥃😬 We break down the nose, palate, and finish, discussing what worked (and what didn’t). Is it a hidden gem, or one to leave on the shelf? Tune in for an honest take on this unique bottle!