By Randall Sullivan
Bourbon Real Talk® is a whiskey education podcast.
It can be frustrating to hunt those highly allocated bottles of whiskey that everyone is talking about. They are tough to find and take a lot of work. But the truth is that most collectors and bourbon enthusiasts rarely drink...
The final episode in our three part series - Whiskeys That Are Worth MORE Than Retail Price. These bottles come from distilleries who despite the delicious whiskey they produce and the demand, they have kept their prices affordable. If you...
Some whiskeys and bourbons get so hyped up that collectors develop a severe case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Sometimes that whiskey is great, and well worth the hunt, but only at retail prices. There are our Top 7...
The Whiskey and Bourbon Boom has caused a lot of brands to skyrocket their prices. Some are still worth the hike in price. However, some are not. Theses ARE NOT worth the higher retail prices.
We understand that whiskey is not for everyone. There are some legit reasons why people do not like whiskey. BUT we have heard A LOT of reasons that we think are due to just a lack of understanding or the...
If you are a true whiskey enthusiast then you gotta have respect and love for scotches. Thought bourbon is my first love, I have found there are some incredible scotches out there. Which are my favorites as a bourbon lover?...
I've bought a lot of whiskey that was absolutely worth the money spent. This bottle had a lot of hype. It was definitely on my radar. And when I got the call from a local source that I could purchase...
We had the pleasure and honor of sitting down with the man who wrote the book on Blanton's and exploring his extensive collection. Dom certainly has the world's most incredible collection of Blanton's and is undoubtedly the go-to guy when...
At the beginning of the year there are high hopes for some great whiskeys to be released. What will 2024 bring? Here are my top 7 whiskey brands that I'm looking forward to this year.
As most have noticed, Wes the show producer and who has been on the show a lot has not been appearing in recent videos. There is a reason for this. Wes is no longer going to be on the show,...
Buffalo Trace is easily one of the most well known and well respected distilleries out there. They have a lot of incredible offerings on shelves across the world. But are their allocated bourbons overhyped? They are some of the most...
Many may know that it is illegal to transfer to alcohol another person without a license. Yes, selling your bottle of Blanton's to your buddy is illegal. But it is RARELY enforced. A man in Virginia was recently arrested in...
If you get involved in the online whiskey community, you will quickly learn there are a lot of whiskeys that the trolls love to hate on. However, ONE of these whiskeys that is often hated by trolls is one that...
There are a lot of heavy hitter distilleries in the great state of Kentucky. Many of the staple brands you have come to know and see available on shelves across the world come out of Kentucky. But which of these...
There were a lot of whiskey released in 2023. A ton of really great bourbons hit shelves that we loved. But, sadly, there were quite a few that really disappointed us. What were the most disappointing bourbons of 2023? ...
There were a lot of really good bourbons released in 2023. And we tried quite a bit of them. But which ones reign supreme? Which ones were the best? This is our top 5 Bourbons from 2023.
In recent news, 17 people died in Iran from drinking bad alcohol. Tons more were seriously ill. This got me thinking...What is the most dangerous whiskey in the world? Well, if you want to know, tune in.
Japanese Whiskies have become very popular and a prized possession amongst serious whiskey drinkers. But are they worth the sky high prices?
So there is a whiskey out there that you have heard others ranting and raving about on the internet. You want a bottle for yourself but you can't seem to find it at any of your local stores. Why isn't...
Everyone has their own opinions on what an "infinity bottle" is for. Some use it to blend a little of everything, mostly inexpensive whiskeys. But some, like Randy, have their infinity decanters filled with rare, world-class whiskeys. The value of...
Whiskey or Bourbon flippers have gotten a bit of a bad wrap in the whiskey community. But is it for good reason? Are they the absolute worst? Are they to blame for the skyrocketing secondary bourbon prices?
Although we are some proof hounds and love a good high proof bourbon, there are a lot of great low proof options that we enjoy. Some occasions call for a low proof whiskey and there are a lot of people...
One of the best ways to enjoy your whiskey is pairing it with a good meal. But what whiskeys pair best with a Thanksgiving feast? We are going to give you 10 whiskeys that WE think pair nicely with the...
Ladies and gentlemen, we present the annual Bourbon Real Talk Holiday Gift Giving Guide! This is your source for knowing what to buy and what not to buy for that whiskey lover in your life. For amazing whiskey...
First off, BIG SHOUTOUT to our buddy stationed overseas in Japan who sent us an amazing care package! We stacked up these Wild Turkey Exports against ol' faithful - Wild Turkey 101. Who will win in a blind tasting? You'll...
Another dirty trick except this time they THINK they are drinking highly allocated bottles in reality they are drinking something much different! #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #bourbon #whiskey #bourbonreview #blindtasting #whiskeyprank #whiskeycontroversy #topwhiskey #bestbourbon #whiskeytips #broubontips #howtodrinkwhiskey #howtodrinkbourbon #whiskeybeginner #allocatedwhiskey #allocatedbourbon...
Have you ever tasted a high aged bourbon that you didn't like? How about a young age whiskey that you thought was amazing? Isn't the higher aged stuff supposed to be better? In this episode we dive into why some...
This has been a debate in the whiskey community for decades. Should you wet your corks to preserve them in the bottle? How should you store your bottles so that the corks continue to hold a seal? Well if you...
Want to hear drunk Randy tell a story about a man dying from the weight of his wealth that led to Crown Royal and Belle Meade Honey? Of course you do. #bourbonrealtalk #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #bourbon #whiskey #drunkhistory #storytelling #bourbonhistory...
We all know that Wes LOVES Knob Creek. And for good reason. There is a lot to love about this brand. Everything from their 9 year to their single barrel offerings are incredible. Jim Beam Distillery is one of only...
In this episode we have a blind taste test of the World's Top Selling Bourbons - Bulleit, Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Woodford Reserve, and Maker's Mark. While all of these are amazing historical brands that produce a lot of offerings...
The other day I was at an event and sipping whiskey. Toward the end of the evening and after a few pours I didn't feel safe to drive home so I called for an Uber. Once home, I got out...
For real, there are some folks out there that just look like complete idiots drinking whiskey. Whether they know it or not, there are things they are doing that make others look on in horror and disgust. If you want...
In this episode of Bourbon Real Talk®, host Randy and his wife Lindsey interview Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley from the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries about their fast growing whiskey company Brother's Bond. Lindsey is a TVD superfan,...
Welcome to PART 2! We hate to use the word "regret". We really do. Someone poured their blood, sweat, and tears in crafting the whiskey found in the bottle. Not mention, they've spent a ton of cash. BUT, there are...
The Bourbon industry has blown up in that past few years. While it's great to see so many people finding their love and passion for Bourbon, that new found love can lead to some regret. So we thought it may...
You've heard us say many times on this channel that there are a lot of great shelf available and even cheap bourbons out there that taste just as good if not better than allocated whiskeys. But you will be SHOCKED...
With so many stores marking up their allocated and rare whiskeys it begs the question. Is this just good ol fashioned capitalism? Or is it greed? #bourbonrealtalkcommunity #allocatedbourbon #allocatedwhiskey #pappyvanwinkle #blantons #buffalotrace #rarewhiskey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
There's a new king in Lynchburg Tennessee! Old No. 7 might be the most well known label of the Jack Daniel's lineup, but it is not the king. We love the Jack Daniel's single barrels, but...they aren't the king. There...
For some of our newer whiskey drinkers, ordering a drink at a bar or restaurant could be a little intimidating. Especially if you are around experienced whiskey lovers. So we are here to help boost your confidence and give you...
There are a lot of top X lists out there. Top 10 Bourbons, Top 10 Ryes, Top 10 blah blah blah. But what are the facts? Those are just someone's opinion, right? So let's look at the Top 5 Bourbons...
I frequently get asked, "What's the difference between Bourbon and Scotch?" In this episode we get into some of the more well known difference AND some complex differences as well. Even if you know the difference between these two...
You don't have to have a massive whiskey or bourbon collection to have and offer an amazing tasting experience. Collecting bottles and impressing your friends and guests in one thing, but you truly only NEED 7 whiskeys. And these are...
We hate to use the word "regret". We really do. Someone poured their blood, sweat, and tears in crafting the whiskey found in the bottle. Not mention, they've spent a ton of cash. BUT, there are some bottles that didnt...
In recent whiskey news you may have heard that MGP purchased the brand Penelope. MGP contract distilled for Penelope before, so what does this mean for the brand moving forward? Also what does it mean for the other Non Distiller...
We talk an awful lot about bourbon over here. We are Bourbon Real Talk after all. But we do love a good rye whiskey. So we thought we would give you our top 10 rye whiskeys of all time. Of...
Sure we drink whiskey neat. And quite a bit. But from time to time, you are just in the mood for a refreshing cocktail. It doesn't make you any less of a man or woman to enjoy a mixed whiskey...
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control says the 26% of worldwide alcohol consumption is illicit and 25% of that consumption is counterfeit. They say that those products cause blindness and even death. This is the argument and "statistics" used to...
If you've been around the whiskey community long, you have no doubt heard the term "tater". Heck, you may have been called a tater. But what exactly is a whiskey tater? And what qualifies one as a tater?
Yes, you read that correctly. I've tasted literally thousands of whiskeys in my life. And there are a lot of whiskeys that I really enjoy. But when I tasted this and found out what it was exactly, it absolutely BLEW...
