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This week on The Noble Dram, we're trading Islay peat for Texas heat as we celebrate Noble Ardbeg Day 2026. We're joined by special guest, David Blackmore the Global Brand Ambassador for Ardbeg.

We're pouring  Ardbeg 10 and the highly anticipated Ardbeg Dolce for an unforgettable conversation covering David's journey through whisky, life with Ardbeg, stories from Islay, Fèis Ìle memories, and the passionate community that makes Ardbeg Day unlike anything else in whisky.

Expect smoke, stories, laughter, and even better conversations.
From Islay shores to Houston skies, pour a dram and celebrate Ardbeg Day 2026 with us.

🥃 Featured Pours:
• Ardbeg 10
• Ardbeg Dolce

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This week on The Noble Dram, we’re cracking open some serious Heaven Hill goodness. Aaron brings out the elegant Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year, while Gavin comes in swinging with Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025.

From rich history and legendary bottles to hot takes and whiskey chaos, we're exploring the distillery that quietly built a bourbon empire.

One pour brings polished decanter class.One pour brings grain-to-glass craftsmanship.
Pour a dram and join us.

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Part 2 of our crossover conversation with Big Chief from The Whiskey Trip is here—and this one goes deep into the heart of whiskey, storytelling, and the rise of Texas whiskey.

After kicking things off in Part 1 over on The Whiskey Trip, Aaron and Gavin welcome Big Chief back to The Noble Dram table to continue the conversation around whiskey culture, community, and the pours that leave a lasting impression.

🥃 Aaron shares: Glenmorangie - Signe Highland Single Malt - 46% ABV
🥃 Gavin pours: Oban 15 - 2025 Limited Release Highland Single Malt - 55.3% ABV

Together, the guys dive into:
Big Chief’s journey onThe Whiskey Trip
Why Texas whiskey stands apart in American whiskey
Whiskey as community, not competition
The stories behind the pour
What makes a whiskey experience memorable

This episode is less about hype and more about what whiskey was always meant to be—good pours shared with great people.

If you missed Part 1, go check it out over on The Whiskey Trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfVjhKUGQ84
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This Mother’s Day, we’re letting fate decide the pours.

In this special Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe Blind Tasting, Aaron and Gavin put their palates to the test with a lineup of bold and mystery pours—no labels, no clues, just chaos.

But this isn’t just about the whiskey. Along the way, we’re diving into the classic advice our moms gave us growing up… the advice we probably should’ve listened to.

🥃 Happy Mother’s Day from The Noble Dram.
 Raise a glass, call your mom, and enjoy the pour.

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It’s the fastest two minutes in sports… paired with some of Kentucky’s finest pours. In this episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron and Gavin celebrate the Kentucky Derby by going head-to-head with two iconic bourbons tied to Derby tradition.

Aaron pours Woodford Reserve Historic Barrel Entry — a tribute to the barrel-entry proofing methods that shaped bourbon history and from the brand known as the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby.

Gavin pours Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond — honoring the historic Bottled-in-Bond Act and one of bourbon’s oldest promises of quality.

In this episode:
🥃 The history of bourbon and the Kentucky Derby
🏇 Why Woodford Reserve became the Derby’s official pour
📜 How Old Forester helped shape modern whiskey standards
🍃 Mint Julep talk, Derby traditions, and bourbon culture
😂 A hilarious game of Horse Name or Bourbon and Win/Place/Show?

Who takes the win—Woodford Reserve or Old Forester?
Drop your Derby Day pour in the comments and tell us who you’re betting on.

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Gavin’s out this week… but its no surprise that The Noble Dram is still pouring strong.

Aaron is joined by a surprise guest at the table—his dad—for a conversation about the whiskies that caught them completely off guard. The bottles that surprised them, impressed them, and made them rethink what they expected from a pour.

Aaron brings something a little off the beaten path with M&H Single Malt, a whisky from Israel that’s been quietly turning heads in the global whisky scene. Meanwhile, Dad leans into bold peat with Ardbeg Wee Beastie, the young Islay powerhouse that proves age isn’t everything.

From unexpected flavor profiles to the stories behind these drams, the two explore what makes a whisky truly surprising—and why sometimes the bottles you least expect are the ones worth remembering.

So pour yourself a dram and join us for a special guest appearance on The Noble Dram.

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Your friends went on an epic trip… toured incredible distilleries… experienced world-class whiskey…

…and this is what they brought you back?

In this episode of The Noble Dram, we’re diving into “Survivor Bottles”—the whiskies that made it out of the gift shop, survived the suitcase, and landed on our bar. But the real question is…

👉 Did they survive for a reason… or just barely make the cut?

We’re cracking open gifted bottles from friends & loved ones who traveled the world and put their whiskey judgment to the test:
Was it a thoughtful, curated pick?
A last-minute panic buy?
Or just the only bottle that fit in a carry-on?

From blind reactions to the stories behind each pour, we break down whether these bottles are:
 🥃 Worth the trip
 ✈️ Worth the suitcase space
 😬 Or barely worth the the bottle they come in

And along the way, we debate what actually makes a distillery worth visiting—and whether mountains or beaches create better whiskey experiences.

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 What’s the best (or worst) bottle someone’s brought you back?

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Aaron’s Pour: Old Pali Road - Private Reserve Straight Bourbon - 93 Proof
Gavin’s Pour: Nelson’s Green Briar - Tennessee Whiskey - Marathon Malt - 103.4 Proof

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In this episode of The Noble Dram, we dive deep into the true cost of your favorite pour—and it’s not just what’s in the glass. From the rebellion that helped define America to the modern-day system that controls how whiskey gets to your shelf, we’re unpacking the history, politics, and price behind every bottle.

From revolution to regulation, whiskey has always been caught in the middle of America’s favorite debate—freedom vs. control.
Because in the end…
Nothing is certain except death and taxes—and thankfully, whiskey helps with both.

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Aaron’s Pour: Spey Trunia
Gavin’s Pour: Still Austin - Blue Corn (Winter 2025)


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Spring has officially sprung, and at The Noble Dram, we’re trading chocolate eggs for something a little stronger. In this Easter special, we’re building the ultimate Whiskey Easter Basket—and trust us, this one’s not for the kids.

From bright and floral pours to rich, dessert-style bourbons, we explore the perfect whiskies to match the season of renewal (and ridiculous amounts of candy). Along the way, we put Easter classics to the test with our whiskey and candy pairings and dive into springtime flavor profiles that belong next to your ham and deviled eggs.

Whether you're celebrating with family, friends, or just a quiet pour on a Sunday afternoon, this episode is your guide to springtime sips and sweet pairings.

So grab your basket, pour a dram, and join us for a holiday episode that’s equal parts Bunnys, chicks, and great whiskey.

Because at The Noble Dram… the only thing better than finding eggs… is finding the perfect pour. 🥃🐣

Aaron’s Pour: Chicken Cock - Wheated - 94 Proof
Gavin’s Pour: Rabbit Hole - Dareringer - 93 Proof

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Ready to plan the ultimate whiskey adventure? 🌍🥃

In this episode, we break down how to Travel the Noble Way — a smarter, smoother, and far more rewarding way to experience whiskey destinations anywhere in the world.

Whether you’re heading to Scotland, Ireland, Kentucky, Japan, or beyond… this guide will change how you plan your trip.

🔥 Why This Matters

Anyone can plan a trip… but not everyone knows how to:
Avoid rookie mistakes
Find hidden gems
Create a flow to your tasting days
Come home with better stories (and better bottles)

That’s what “Travel the Noble Way” is all about.

Aaron’s Pour: Buzzard’s Roost - Cigar Blend - Double Oaked - 105 Proof
Gavin’s Pour: Kentucky Peerless - Single Barrel - Orange Cream Soda - 106 Proof
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