September 26, 2025

Dine Drink Vegas Podcast Episode 55: Let's Talk Turkey

43 minutes

In Episode 55, we try whiskey as it was intended to be served... neat. John walks Bill through a proper whiskey tasting, and then Bill finishes talking about the W without complaining. Along the way, we give you all the Vegas news.

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Episode 55– Let’s Talk Turkey

Drink of the Day– Spirit Tasting Notes: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon

Neat:

Nose-

Taste-

Finish

Rocks notes:

Do you recommend?

What cocktails would it work best in?

Main Topic– What we liked about the W

News

Scott at Vital Vegas reports that the Hard Rock has removed the statues of the sirens from the Mirage auction and will, instead, display them at the Hard Rock as nostalgia pieces

Scott and other X users had a thread observing that Emmitt’s was dark over the weekend and reservations are no longer being taken online . It looks like our value pick for steak on the Strip may be a goner

And today, Scott noted that tonight’s show at the Strat by ventriloquist Terry Fator will be the end of his 18 year run on the Strip, dating back to winning Season 2 of America’s Got Talent

Las Vegas Weekly shared details about the new Taco Escobar which just opened in Fremont East, including details of their fair prices ($4-6 per taco) and the fact that they share ownership with Evel Pie (located just across the street) and China Town hotspot Golden Tiki

@thematkwrst on X reported that Excalibur now offers $5 black jack 24/7

In an X post on September 19, Las Vegas Locally said that Caesars properties on the Strip are offering 25% off food and beverage at 100+ restaurants as well as free parking to Las Vegas locals. The deal runs through October 30.

Do you remember the 2023 cyber attack that cost MGM $100 million where someone messed them up? Turns out it was a teenager.

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