Neatly on the Rocks

Mead is having a moment. And while usually we're all about whisky here, it's impossible to pass up the opportunity to learn all about the golden elixir when a new meadery opens right in the Phoenix Metro!

Page sits down with Ben and Cross of Scale and Feather Meadery based in Avondale, AZ to chat about their journey and learn all about honey wine.

Show Notes: If you find yourself wanting to visit our new friends at Scale and Feather, their hours are:

Tue-Thur: 4:30pm - 9:00pm

Fri: 4:30pm - 10:00pm

Sat: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Sun: 10:00am - 2:00pm - great festivities with meadmosas!!

Address: 1050 N Fairway Dr, Building E, Suite 112 Avondale, AZ

Social Media: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleandFeatherMead/

Instagram: @scaleandfeathermead

One of Arizona's best vineyards has broken into the whiskey game with a 2-year old straight bourbon. I got to sit down with Flying Leap's very own Mark Beres to discuss his love of the brown liquid, why a winery decided to dive into spirits, and the challenges in starting a distillery.

Blended whiskies have a bad rap, but is that deserved? I give a bit of the history behind blends and why they draw so much ire, and give my defense of them and review four different blends.

Blends Reviewed:

Pig's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky

Isle of Skye 8 Year Scotch Whisky

Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task

Whistlepig Old World Cask Finish 12 Year Flaviar NYC Pick

Mention: Scotchdale 8 Year Blended Scotch Whisky

Jim Brockmire: A character in the IFC show Brockmire, who has a love of rye whiskey and baseball.

Three years ago, John and Travis came up with a wild idea: Scotchdale. They wanted to bring the fun of Scottsdale, AZ to a scotch whisky that was budget-friendly and delicious. I sat down to chat with them about this idea they turned into reality and the fruits of their labor.

NotR is BACK! And Page kicks the second season off by chatting with Chase Estrin, a partner at Adventurous Stills Distillery in Tempe, AZ. This small batch distillery makes a variety of delicious spirits, but their main focus is definitely on whiskey. It's a chat about the journey of owning a distillery, the challenges involved, and the joy of pursuing this passion! So sit down with a glass of your favorite brown liquor, and get ready to learn about one of Arizona's up and coming distilleries.

Finding great bourbon at an affordable price can be a challenge, so Page put together a list of great bourbons that are bound to fit within any budget. We're talking great whiskey options under $20, $30, $40 and $50, so sit back and get ready to add some great bottles to your bar at home!

On this episode, Page also mentions some bourbon soaked cherries she made - the recipe used can be found here: https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/Bourbon-Soaked-Cherries-Recipe

This week, Page interviews Head Distiller Brant Gasparek of SanTan Distillery. They chat about his journey from the stove to the still, SanTan's expansion from brewing to distilling spirits, and more. Page also reviews SanTan's Single Malt Whiskey Sacred Stave.

Are you planning a trip to the legendary Isle of Islay? Is it on your whisky bucket list? If not, it should be! Page reviews her trip to Islay, offers thoughts on what distilleries should top your list, and reviews Lagavulin 16.

There are a lot of whiskey lovers in pop culture, and now it's time to rank them. Where do Ron Swanson, Ron Burgundy, and others rank? Tune in and find out, and also enjoy a review of The Glenlivet 15.