This episode is a little different. We’re drinking Casey Jones Cinnamon Cut Whiskey, a pour that doesn’t pretend to be subtle and doesn’t try to be bourbon.

The aroma hits instantly. Cinnamon scrolls, bakery air, full-bodied spice. If you love cinnamon, this one is impossible to ignore.

We unpack the incredible Prohibition-era story of Casey Jones, the master still maker whose square copper stills were designed to be portable and fit into getaway vehicles. Today, the brand is being revived by the family using the final still Casey himself built.

We also break down the two bourbon rules this whiskey deliberately breaks, why it’s labelled as a whiskey instead of a bourbon, and why starting with real bourbon before adding natural cinnamon, vanilla and clove makes all the difference.

This isn’t Fireball. It’s smoother, richer, and more intentional. It might even be the perfect gateway whiskey for someone who loves cinnamon but hasn’t quite found their way into bourbon yet.

00:00 Pour and first impressions