Firewater Review

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What's Firewater Review about?

Firewater Review is a podcast dedicated to the review of bourbon, barrel picks, and craft whiskey.

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Firewater Review episodes:

09.21.2018
#46: Fiddler Cask Strength Bourbon - Atlanta Bourbon Society pick
This week, Aaron and Seth review Fiddler Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey from ASW Distillery — a pick made by the Atlanta Bourbon Society.
09.07.2018
#45: Old Weller Antique 107 - Gallo's Tap Room pick
Aaron and Seth announce a few slight modifications to show and review a barrel pick of Old Weller Antique 107 Bourbon from Gallo's Tap Room in Columbus, OH.
08.31.2018
#44: Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask
Aaron and Seth mark their third straight week of recording by reviewing Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Straight Bourbon.
08.24.2018
#43: MB Roland Rye - Batch 1 & Firewater Review pick
Continuing with the MB Roland theme this week, Aaron and Seth share their notes on batch 1 of MB Roland rye whiskey and the Firewater Review rye that was picked a few weeks ago.
08.17.2018
#42: MB Roland barrel selection with Paul and Merry Beth Tomaszewski
Firewater Review is back in a big way! Aaron, Seth and Aaron's brother Jeremy meet up at MB Roland to pick their long-awaited whiskey barrel. They are joined by the founders and owners of the distillery, Paul and Merry Beth Tomaszewski....
02.09.2018
#41: Union Horse Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey
Aaron and Seth continue the rye theme this week and review Union Horse Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey.
02.02.2018
#40: Kentucky Owl Rye Whiskey, Batch 1
We're back! Aaron & Seth kick off 2018 (finally!) with Dixon Dedman's first release of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey.
12.15.2017
#39: Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon
Aaron is back! On this weeks episode, he and Seth review Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from 2016.
12.08.2017
#38: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey
This week Seth takes on the show all by himself to review Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey from Luxrow.
12.01.2017
#37: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof with Jake "Bourbon Spartan" Garner
It's a showdown of delicious heavy weight whiskies! The Bourbon Spartan, Jake Garner joins the show to review the Whiskey Advocate Whiskey of the Year, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof batch B517 vs. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof.
11.17.2017
#36: Belle Meade Single Barrel, Barrel Strength - Party Source store pick
This week Aaron and Seth get into a 9 year old Party Source pick of Belle Meade Barrel Strength Bourbon.
11.10.2017
#35: Woodinville Whiskey Co. - Cask Strength Straight Bourbon with Tony Freund
Tony Freund joins the show to review a local Washington State bourbon, Woodinville Whiskey Co.'s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon whiskey.
10.27.2017
#34: Four Roses Al Young 50th Anniversary with Aaron Melamed of Windy City Whiskey
Aaron and Seth are joined by Aaron Melamed of Windy City Whiskey on this weeks episode of Firewater Review. The guys review Four Roses Al Young 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Cask Strength Bourbon and chat about The Whiskey Extravaganza and...
10.20.2017
#33: Four Roses Single Barrel - Barrel Strength OESK - Tower Wine & Spirits pick
This week Aaron and Seth review one of their favorite bottles, Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength Bourbon. This particular bottle is an OESK recipe from Tower Wine & Spirits in Atlanta, GA.
10.06.2017
#32: Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2014
Aaron and Seth turn back the clock a few years this week to pay a visit to the 2014 expression of Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon.
09.29.2017
#31: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon vs. Old Forester Statesman with Dads Drinking Bourbon
John and Zeke from Dads Drinking Bourbon join the show again. The group puts Old Forester Statesman against Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon in a head-to-head battle.
09.22.2017
#30: Blanton's Straight from the Barrel
This week, Aaron and Seth review a show favorite, Blanton's Straight from the Barrel Bourbon. Not just one, but two different barrels! They also announce an upcoming Firewater Review Instagram giveaway that you'll definitely want to get in on.
09.15.2017
#29: Black Maple Hill Non Age Stated Bourbon
We're back! After a brief hiatus due to holidays, travel and life, we kick things off this month reviewing Black Maple Hill NAS bourbon whiskey, the older red label Kentucky release.
08.21.2017
#28: Willett Family Estate 5 Year Bourbon
Aaron and Seth review Willett's oldest Family Estate offering using their own distilate, a 5 year old single barrel bourbon.
08.11.2017
#27: MB Roland Small Batch & Single Barrel with Paul Tomaszewski, MB Roland Master Distiller
MB Roland Distillery owner and Master Distiller, Paul Tomaszewki joins the show. The group samples and reviews a small batch and single barrel bourbon from MB Roland. Paul discusses the distillery, how he and his wife Mary Beth got started,...
08.04.2017
#26: Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Bourbon
This week Aaron and Seth review the second Whiskey Row series release from Brown-Forman, Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond bourbon.
07.28.2017
#25: Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star
This week Aaron and Seth get back into Buffalo Trace's mash bill #2 and review Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star bourbon whiskey. Aaron discusses his trip to pick a barrel at MB Roland and Seth does a blind tasting...
07.21.2017
#24: Old Weller Antique 107 with Chris Williams
Chris Williams of Round Table Woodworks joins Aaron and Seth as the shows first returning guest. The guys review Buffalo Trace's Old Weller Antique 107 Bourbon whiskey. They also discuss some of awesome products that Round Table is producing, all made...
07.14.2017
A Week Off: Flying solo with Seth and a little Bourbon heart-to-heart
While Aaron is off to Kentucky to pick a barrel at MB Roland, Seth shares the upcoming bourbons that will be reviewed as well a little bourbon heart-to-heart. Look for a new review episode next week.
07.07.2017
#23: Jim Beam Double Oak
On this weeks episode Aaron and Seth give Jim Beam Double Oak a shot. Does it live up to their standards?
06.30.2017
#22: Wild Turkey Rare Breed
This week Aaron and Seth review what they call "the gateway barrel proof bourbon," Rare Breed from Wild Turkey.
06.23.2017
#21: Knob Creek - Lucky 7 - Lincoln Road pick
Aaron and Seth review a 12 year old Knob Creek store pick from Lincoln Road Package in Hattiesburg, MS. called 'Lucky 7.' They also discuss how you can get involved in the process of picking your own barrel.
06.16.2017
#20: Blanton's with Jeremy Schell
Jeremy Schell joins Aaron and Seth on this weeks episode to review a 1991 Blanton's and a Blanton's dumped earlier this year. They talk Buffalo Trace's mashbill number 2, Antique Collection and Willett.
06.09.2017
#19: Old Grand-Dad 114
This week Aaron and Seth pay a visit to Old Grand-Dad 114.
06.02.2017
#18: Barrell Bourbon batches 9 & 11 with Monty Whisenhunt
This week Monty Whisenhunt, aka Monty from Texas, joins Aaron and Seth to review Barrell Bourbon batches 9 & 11.
05.26.2017
#17: Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey - Lincoln Road pick
This week Aaron and Seth get into a Jamie Ferris - Lincoln Road Package Store pick of Heaven Hill's Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey.
05.19.2017
#16: Rendezvous Rye with Pete Danos
We're back! After taking a couple of weeks off, Aaron and Seth are joined by Pete Danos of Dirty Knees Soap and review High West's Rendezvous Rye. They also discuss whiskey jounals and other rye whiskies in today's market.
04.28.2017
#15: Booker's Toogie's Invitation
On this weeks episode Aaron and Seth review Booker's Small Batch Bourbon - Toogie's Invitation. They also discuss the price increase of Booker's and disect the current and past batch numbering systems.
04.21.2017
#14: Stagg Jr.
Aaron and Seth review a real firewater this week, Stagg Jr. from Buffalo Trace.
04.14.2017
#13: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 10 Year - Vintage Bottle Shop pick
Aaron and Seth review a Smooth Ambler Old Scout 10 year store pick from Vintage Bottle Shop in Acworth, GA.
04.07.2017
#12: Rock Hill Farms with Dad's Drinking Bourbon
John and Zeke from Dad's Drinking Bourbon (@DadsDrinkingBourbon on Instagram) join Seth and Aaron to review Buffalo Trace's Rock Hill Farms.
03.31.2017
#11: Four Roses Elliot's Select
This week Aaron and Seth review the first limited edition release from Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliot, the 2016 Single Barrel LE Elliot's Select.
03.24.2017
#10: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2015
In honor of Aaron's birthday, the guys pop the cork on 2015 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon.
03.17.2017
#9: Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye
This week Aaron and Seth step away from Bourbon to review Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye Bottled in Bond.
03.10.2017
#8: Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit store picks
Aaron and Seth review two different Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit store picks.
03.03.2017
#7: Eagle Rare store picks
Aaron and Seth review two different Eagle Rare store picks on this weeks episode.
02.24.2017
#6: Noah's Mill Bourbon with Chris Williams
Chris Williams of Round Table Woodworks joins Aaron and Seth to review KBD's Noah's Mill Bourbon.
02.17.2017
#5: 1792 Full Proof
Aaron and Seth dive into 1792's special release lineup by reviewing the Full Proof expression. Shenanigans ensue when a couple of VERY special guests dial into the show.
02.10.2017
#4: Henry McKenna Bottled in Bond Bourbon
Seth and Aaron review Heaven Hill's Henry McKenna 10 year old Bottled in Bond bourbon whiskey.
02.03.2017
#3: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Brandy Cask
Friend of the show Casey Mabe joins Aaron and Seth to review Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Brandy Cask finished bourbon.
01.27.2017
#2: Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon
Seth and Aaron review Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon. Plus Aaron provides a little schoolin' on the chill-filtering process.
01.17.2017
#1: Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition
On the inaugural episode we are joined by Rob Dean, the whiskey lamp guy and review Beam's Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition.

What's Firewater Review about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Firewater Review episodes:

#46: Fiddler Cask Strength Bourbon - Atlanta Bourbon Society pick

#45: Old Weller Antique 107 - Gallo's Tap Room pick

#44: Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask

#43: MB Roland Rye - Batch 1 & Firewater Review pick

#42: MB Roland barrel selection with Paul and Merry Beth Tomaszewski

#41: Union Horse Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey

#40: Kentucky Owl Rye Whiskey, Batch 1

#39: Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

#38: Ezra Brooks Straight Rye Whiskey

#37: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof with Jake "Bourbon Spartan" Garner

#36: Belle Meade Single Barrel, Barrel Strength - Party Source store pick

#35: Woodinville Whiskey Co. - Cask Strength Straight Bourbon with Tony Freund

#34: Four Roses Al Young 50th Anniversary with Aaron Melamed of Windy City Whiskey

#33: Four Roses Single Barrel - Barrel Strength OESK - Tower Wine & Spirits pick

#32: Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2014

#31: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon vs. Old Forester Statesman with Dads Drinking Bourbon

#30: Blanton's Straight from the Barrel

#29: Black Maple Hill Non Age Stated Bourbon

#28: Willett Family Estate 5 Year Bourbon

#27: MB Roland Small Batch & Single Barrel with Paul Tomaszewski, MB Roland Master Distiller

#26: Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Bourbon

#25: Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star

#24: Old Weller Antique 107 with Chris Williams

A Week Off: Flying solo with Seth and a little Bourbon heart-to-heart

#23: Jim Beam Double Oak

#22: Wild Turkey Rare Breed

#21: Knob Creek - Lucky 7 - Lincoln Road pick

#20: Blanton's with Jeremy Schell

#19: Old Grand-Dad 114

#18: Barrell Bourbon batches 9 & 11 with Monty Whisenhunt

#17: Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey - Lincoln Road pick

#16: Rendezvous Rye with Pete Danos

#15: Booker's Toogie's Invitation

#14: Stagg Jr.

#13: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 10 Year - Vintage Bottle Shop pick

#12: Rock Hill Farms with Dad's Drinking Bourbon

#11: Four Roses Elliot's Select

#10: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2015

#9: Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye

#8: Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit store picks

#7: Eagle Rare store picks

#6: Noah's Mill Bourbon with Chris Williams

#5: 1792 Full Proof

#4: Henry McKenna Bottled in Bond Bourbon

#3: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Brandy Cask

#2: Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon

#1: Knob Creek 2001 Limited Edition