This week the guys explore a local favorite, Koval. They are joined by a brand ambassador from the Chicago staple and taste through many of the expansive catalog of expressions that Koval has to offer. Whiskeys, gins and a range of liqueurs are all examined and reviewed,

This week the guys are joined by 2 certified Irish Whiskey tasters to examine a variety of entry level Irish expressions as well has discuss the history of the spirit. Which brand will be the favorite? Listen to the episode and find out.

The guys are joined by a new first time guest to discuss a Wisconsin favorite, Door County Distillery. They try 4 expressions (some whiskey, some brandy) and recount their visit to the distillery this past summer. They also answer a mailbag question about tequila.

In this episode, the guys explore a variety of bourbons between $15-$30. They're looking at those second shelf bourbons that are inexpensive enough for mixology but good enough to be a sipper. They sample 9 different bourbons in this price range to find out what's the best value bourbon around. Whiskey Written joins the show to give his perspective on these bourbons and pick his favorites. Admittedly, this one gets off the rails a little (mostly thanks to Ali and Savannah).

The guys are local this week with Chicago distillery Rhine Hall. They sample through a collection of their brandies and other expressions that they picked up during a recent visit to the distillery. Wine expert Damien rejoins the show to give his perspective on these (mostly) fruit based spirits.

The guys are traveling around the world this week with a look at a selection of the Plantation Vintage Rum. They sample rums of this collection from 5 different countries and discuss the very unique attributes of each. Wine expert Damien joins the show to provide some insight on terroir and a new perspective on flavor break downs of each expression. 

The guys are joined again by unofficial Four Roses expert Cuba for the long awaited Part 2 of the Four Roses Recipes saga. In Part 2 they examine the 5 "low" rye recipes, the Es. They sample a barrel proof single barrel of each recipe and compare the differences while Kuba flexes his Four Roses knowledge.

Our 3rd and final special episode celebrating New Orleans and Mardi Gras (and Producer Jenny's trip there). We are joined by Jake and Savannah from Whiskey Written (they're actually on all 3 Mardi Gras episodes) to sample through some very unique New Orlean's whiskey from Seven Three. We then discuss some of our favorite places to eat in the city.

Continuing on Producer Jenny's journey from her recent distillery tour, Part 2 takes us to New Orleans and Happy Raptor Distilling. Their guest experience manager Logan joins the show to help guide the guys through the various (very unique) rums they make, share some of the history of the distillery and tell some fun stories about the New Orleans area. If you're fond of bananas or King Cake you'll want to check out this episode.

Producer Jenny made a recent visit down to Louisiana and found some great distilleries while she was there. The first was Sugarfield Spirits in Gonzalez, LA. The guys taste through some expressions she brought back and are joined via phone by the cofounder of the distillery to give us the in-depth breakdown of the brand and their spirits.