Caskheads

Hi we're back and yes it's a week late. Yes it's my bad, I don't know how but I just miss read a calendar as you do... Or maybe that's just me.

In todays episode we talk about Corn whisk(e)y, The different requirements unique to this category of American Whisk(e)y and we even take a look at the Balcones distillery in Texas. Because why not?

The whiskey we try is Balcones' Baby blue corn and Luke reveals he has a penchant for chowing down on those raw husks. Public opinion be damned!

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

Hello we're back. Just don't listen to Luke's intro, he's not me and I'm not him. 

In this episode we talk about the Balvenie distillery in Speyside, their in house quirks and more importantly their whisky!

The cask whisperer makes an appearance. Luke confuses even himself and I try to get through it all without banging my head on a desk.

We also try Balvenie 14 Caribbean cask finish.

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

How many time can one spirit get distilled before it gets caught? Is Scruples a word? Why can't I buy Springbank's core range for a reasonable price?

We cover these topics and more in this thrilling episode of... 

Caskheads. 

Also we talk about whisky from the Springbank distillery as well as Campbeltown and even sample some Springbank 10 years old.

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

Join us for our first ever bonus episode on Caskheads where we try some scratch and sniff items which provide a representation of the aromas associated with the whisky making regions of Scotland. Thank you again for the gift.

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

Hello and welcome back to Caskheads. A podcast for whisk(e)y, about whisk(e)y. Today we talk about the lowlands of Scotland and the distilleries within, from the three big producers who have been around for a while, to the newer up and coming distilleries some of which even have whisky for sale. Jordan forgets how to pronounce something, Luke flexes on microphone and we even talk about whisky some of the time.

In this episode we review a single malt from Lindores distillery.

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

In this episode we talk about many of the stages in whisk(e)y production where fires can and have happened. (It's just about every part). We talk about exampes where these have happened, we talk about the newer Star trek movies and we talk about Luke's in depth specialist knowledge regarding our podcast that we host together.

We also review Lum Reek a peated blended malt and Luke throws some shade at the label. 

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

So we did it again and took a great big break but in my defence I am going to blame Luke because i'm the one writing this and he's not. In this episode we talk about the most amazing 1996 movie ever! Independence day with Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in oh and seen as this is a whisk(e)y podcast we talk about the greatest spirit ever as well. 

The distillery we discuss is the Heaven Hill distillery in Kentucky and we even review Rittenhouse Rye. 

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

Hello, we're back and talking about independent bottlers again, but this time a completely new company from any we have talked about before. Murray Mc David! We discuss a bit about the history of the company, their ranges available and even get on to trying some of their whisky. This week we review a 13 year old grain whisky from the North British distillery near Edinburgh which has been finished in some seriously nice port pipes. 

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

Hello we're back after 50% of our regular hosts got COVID, which it turns out kind of makes it hard to record. Today we are talking about the Jura distillery located on the Isle of Jura off the coast of Scotland. We have a returning guest co-host because Luke is staying away for isolation reasons, Dad jokes, and even a first time caller long time co-host guest segment on top of all that.

We even eventually sample Jura 18 year old!

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk

Hello we are here on your screens talking about the inaugural release from the White Peak distillery, located in an old wire factory in Derbyshire. We discuss crucial topics such as how many days old the BBQ smoke has to have set into your clothes to reach this particular phenolic level in the bottle as well as about the distillery and their releases. 

The whisky we are reviewing is The wire works whisky first release. 

For those who enjoy our caffeine addled minds' creations I should also mention we have a second podcast which is fictional (or is it?) named GNS where an infinitely shadowy mega corporation with seemingly limitless amounts of money close to hand moves into a small town and slowly takes over.

If you think it sounds fun or just want to shut me up check it out check out GNSradio now wherever you get your podcasts from

or check out the teasers on here.

For any questions email us at: [email protected]

And visit our website for more: caffeineaddledminds.co.uk