The Whiskey Geeks

Much like Lord Fett, The Whiskey Geeks are here to rule with respect, and not fear.  Come along as we make our way back to A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away and give out initial thoughts on the first chapter of The Book of Boba Fett, we make some predictions as to what we might see over the rest of the season, and end by going way off course and ranking the Marvel TV Shows from this past year.
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Just Haunted House Things Podcast
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The Geeks taste the Twa Cask series Highland and Islay blends, as well as the Peated Mac Na Braiche.

Come back next Friday as we pair this distillery with a truly amazing comic book, Secret Invasion.

Notes from Macaloney:
The new-make underpinning this single malt took “World’s Best” at the prestigious 2020 World Whiskies Awards. This is the first single malt outside of Islay to use Canadian barley peat-smoked to 54 ppm at the distillery in a proprietary soaker-smoker. Whiskymaker Dr. Graeme Macaloney studied the traditional peat-smoking process in Islay, recreating it here on Vancouver Island. Matured in Portuguese red wine barriques.

Nose: Medium peat smoke, wood ash, floral notes, fruit, heather, lemongrass, juicy malt, nutmeg & cinnamon

Palate: Creamy, very smooth and pleasantly warming. Big peat with waves of peat smoke, heather brush fire, wood ash, and tropical fruits. Finishes with floral nectar, a dry malt sweetness, coconut milk hint of salt and lingering smoke.

ABV: 46%
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Thanks as always to ColinResponse for the use of our theme song 'Something About Your Love' off his self-titled release. You can find more great music and all around awesomeness on his website: www.colinresponse.com

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The Whiskey Geeks are here with Part 2 of their pairing of this book and The Ardbeg Wee Beastie.

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How does this stack up against the Wee Beastie, and Alex's Cask Strength Ord More (see last video for reviews)?

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Notes from Ardbeg:
Ardbeg Blaaack is the feisty Limited Edition bottled in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Ardbeg Committee, founded in the year 2000.

To mark such a momentous occasion, the Distillery vowed that the casks used to honour their global flock would be right on the nose. For the first time in Ardbeg’s history, we rounded up Pinot Noir casks from the country that lies the furthest distance from Islay – New Zealand, that other remote island nation where sheep have been known to outnumber the locals by 7:1.

Ardbeg Blaaack knits together velvety summer fruit pudding and bitter cherry, with a deeper edge of soot and Ardbeg’s hallmark smoke.

Perfect for toasting our legendary Committee.

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Thanks as always to ColinResponse for the use of our theme song 'Something About Your Love' off his self-titled release. You can find more great music and all around awesomeness on his website: www.colinresponse.com

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We are changing up the format of these episodes, and will be alternating weeks so we can really focus on each aspect of our pairings.  Part 1 is all about the whisky, and next week we will be diving deep into the swamps and discussing the best monster story ever written, so make sure you are subscribed and come back next Friday.

The Geeks also share a dram of a very special cask strength Ardbeg, "Ord Mor" that Alex picked up a few years ago. (26:15)

Notes from Ardbeg:
Ardbeg Wee Beastie is the latest permanent expression to join the Distillery’s Ultimate Range. At just five years old, Wee Beastie is a feisty young creature with a formidable taste.
SOMETHING BIG AND SMOKY…
Our whisky creators set out to make the rawest, smokiest Ardbeg ever. The result is Ardbeg Wee Beastie and this tongue-tingling, beautifully smoky dram is the youngest Ardbeg we’ve ever made.

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Thanks as always to ColinResponse for the use of our theme song 'Something About Your Love' off his self-titled release. You can find more great music and all around awesomeness on his website: www.colinresponse.com

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Jump into a time machine with us as we take you back to a time where Tim had long hair, Alex had spent time at the cottage.  The time is July, 2021.

Bruichladdich Black Art 8.1 was a gift for Alex's 40th birthday, and boy oh boy does it not disappoint.

SPOILER SECTION FOR DEATH VIGIL : 23:40 - 36:00

Tasting Notes from Bruichladdich:
Decades have passed since this unpeated spirit ran from the stills in our ethereal, Victorian stillhouse. The stillmen who were present in 1994 would have no concept of its destiny; that it would eventually become the eighth iteration of the notorious Bruichladdich Black Art. This spirit would take many weaving journeys within our loch-side warehouses. Each cask it met has been identified and nurtured over time under the tenureship of our Head Distiller. All with one ultimate purpose in mind. Few responsibilities are as daunting as the composition of this cuvee. Lesser distillers would be unwilling to release their finest casks completely unaccounted for, totally in secret. And yet, those in the know of our alchemic release, are fully trusting in the hands of Adam. Over eight releases now, this unaccountability has been justified.

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Thanks as always to ColinResponse for the use of our theme song 'Something About Your Love' off his self-titled release. You can find more great music and all around awesomeness on his website: www.colinresponse.com

Please check out the other shows on The Murdoch Podcast Network:
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This week The Whiskey Geeks are give you a Neck Pour vs Bottle Kill with one of Tim's favourites, the Glen Scotia Double Cask.

Is the Neck Pour really a thing?  We put it to the test!

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Notes from Glen Scotia:
Glen Scotia Double Cask whisky is a wonderfully easy-drinking Campbeltown Single Malt whisky with tastes of toffee, salted caramel and a sweet dry sherry finish.

Aged in bourbon barrels before being finished in PX sherry casks, this expression provides the perfect balance of rich spicy fruits, sea spray and sweet vanilla oak.  46% ABV

The Whiskey Geeks are BACK!

In the kick off episode of Season 2, the boys are coming in hot with what they consider to be the best Batman story ever written, 'The Court of Owls' and are pairing it with the most Bruce Wayne distillery out there, The Macallan.  They catch up and talk about some of their other favourite Batman stories before they get into their tasting notes on The Macallan 12 year old Sherry Oak (7:00) during which Alex uses one of the worst phrases Tim has ever heard.  They then get into their spoiler filled talk on all things 'Court of Owls' (19:45) before closing the show with their dream casting of a Batman movie. (33:00).

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Thanks as always to ColinResponse for the use of our theme song 'Something About Your Love' off his self-titled release. You can find more great music and all around awesomeness on his website: www.colinresponse.com

Please check out the other shows on The Murdoch Podcast Network:
Just Haunted House Things Podcast
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It's been a while! (cue Staind song that is now going to be stuck in your head)

Alex and Tim are back in the Podcast studio (ie Zoom) to catch up on what's been going on over the summer, and to give their thoughts on various tv shows, comics and of course whisk(e)y.

They kick off the show with talking about what's in their glasses, and some of the amazing whisky they have been drinking recently.  They talk about comics they have been reading (12:10), Marvel's LOKI (19:10), 'What If...' (29:30), Masters of the Universe Revelation (36:00), and various trailers for upcoming shows (Matrix, Spider Man, Hawkeye, Star Wars Visions) (43:30).

Lastly, they give a quick rundown of what the new Season of the Whisky and Comic pairing episodes will look like, and tell you what the first book will be.

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Tim is joined by Talking Comics host, and all around great guy Steve Seigh (@dead_anchoress) to bring you a list of 10 comic books that you should read.

Murder Falcon (4:00)
Gideon Falls (8:00)
Double Walker (16:00)
Swamp Thing (21:40)
Nice House on the Lake (27:00) *slight spoilers*
Batman : Court of Owls (34:35)
Renegade Rule (39:00)
Death of The Mighty Thor (42:20)
The Last God (48:35)
Death Vigil (1:00:00)

They close the show by giving their initial thoughts on the first episode of Marvel's 'What If...' (1:06:00)

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@ColinResponseTO