The Whiskey Geeks

Today they are cracking brand new bottles of the Stiùireadair from Bunnahabhain, and put it up against their very popular 12 year old expression.  Does this Non-Age Statement release live up to their core range beauty? You will have to listen to find out!

Our heroes then talk about some new comics that they are currently enjoying (23:30).  Alex talks about the new Star Wars Crossover event 'The War of the Bounty Hunters', and Tim discovered a new comic from indie publisher Vault Comics called 'Barbaric'.

Lastly, they discuss some news from the Comic industry, as a number of writers announced they are joining Substack (36:10).

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Notes from Bunnahabhain:
Stiùireadair; pronounced ‘stew-rahdur’ and means ‘helmsman’ in Scots Gaelic. Natural colour, non-chill filtered and with a brackish, coastal tinge, this sherried malt will transport you to Bunnahabhain Bay, with a smattering of sea spray and dried fruit lingering on your lips.

Thanks as always to ColinResponse for the use of his song 'Something About You Love' as our theme.  Make sure you go support him : https://www.colinresponse.com/
@ColinResponseTO

Tim is back with another solo episode this week.  He is bringing you his thoughts on some of the best 'What If?' comics, and then his thoughts and best guesses on the upcoming 10 Episode Disney+ Animated show (Dropping August 11th).

He finishes up with a quick review on a whisky, asking "What if a Speyside Distillery used peated barley?" with the Benrommach Peat Smoke.

What If Trailer

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Tim starts off the show with an instant reaction to The Masters of the Universe: Revelation Trailer for the upcoming Netflix Animated Series by Executive Producer Kevin Smith, gives a quick preview of what's coming up next week (5:20) before Alex gives a special Lake Side Neck Pour Session featuring the Kaiyō Peated Expression (6:05).

Notes from Kaiyō:
Kaiyō whisky is matured in the finest Japanese Mizunara oak casks. These casks are handmade due to Mizunara oak’s delicate wood grain. They are among the rarest casks in the world and are considered the finest in which to mature whisky. After years of maturing our casks go on a final maturation at sea voyage for up to 3 months, leaving from Osaka Japan.     

San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Kaiyō The Peated = Double Gold

This week we are bringing you something a little sweeter with a trip to Glenfarclas as we open and try the Sherry influenced 15 year old that we were told is "Christmas Cake in a glass"

Does it live up to that? Come along and find out! 

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Notes from Glenfarclas:
We bottle this at 46% simply because my grandfather preferred it at this strength. It's still a family favourite.  This is perfect for single malt enthusiasts.

Last week we tasted a Peated Speyside, now it's time for the real thing.

Ardbeg - Wee Beastie

Is this their answer to the highly sought after Octomore from their Islay companion Bruichladdich?

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Notes from Ardbeg:
IT’S A MONSTER OF A DRAM

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.

On the snout, intense aromas of cracked blacked pepper mingle with sappy pine resin and a sharp tang of smoke. Suddenly, an explosive mouthfeel bursts forth with chocolate, creosote and tar. Savoury meats sink into the palate before the long salty mouthcoating finish slinks away… revealing the inner beast of this Islay icon.

Young and intensely smoky, this is a dram untamed by age. Matured in ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, Wee Beastie is perfect for enjoying neat or as the mouth-watering main ingredient in a powerfully smoky cocktail.

Non chill-filtered at 47.4%.

On a very special episode, The Whiskey Geeks sit down with comic book artist, whisky drinker, songwriter and all around great guy Ron Garney (@RonGarneyArt).

They discuss the record breaking, hit series BRZRKR, another amazing limited series Men of Wrath, his history working with Marvel, DC, Image and Boom Studios, his artistic process and an amazing story about how he got his start in the comic industry, and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

You can also watch this interview on YouTube

If you aren't reading BRZRKR, what the heck is wrong with you.  Go get it!

Follow Ron on instagram : @RonGarneyArt

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Is Islay the only place to find excellent peated whisky? 

Can a Speyside distillery really compete in the 'Peat Wars'?

Let's find out!

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Notes from The Balvenie:
Eager to experiment with The Balvenie profile using what he had learnt from a recent trip to Islay, distillery manager Ian Millar ordered a batch of Speyside peat for the kiln. For a week a year, The Balvenie distills a batch of peated malt, resulting in a whisky rich in honey, vanilla and citrus notes with an extra layer of delicate smokiness.

The Whiskey Geeks read and instantly fell in love with DC's The Nice House of the Lake.  What were your Spoiler Free thoughts?

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The Whiskey Geeks give a quick history on Marvel's The Black Knight as well as talk about his appearance in the current 'King in Black' Event happening at Marvel.

Did you know this is Kit Herrington's character in the upcoming MCU film, 'The Eternals'?

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‘Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.’ - Ron Swanson

This week, our heroes drink the Offerman Edition Lagavulin 11 year old and read Shirtless Bear Fighter from Image Comics. They talk about Nick Offerman, Parks and Rec and the marketing behind this release (3:30), other celebrity endorsed alcohols (5:35), tasting notes on the Lagavulin 11 (9:00), the amazing comic book Shirtless Bear Fighter (14:00) before going on a tangent about chill filtration(27:00) and finish by talking about the most famous drinks in movies/TV (37:00) and giving their final rankings (46:30)

Notes from Lagavulin: A dram dedicated to actor Nick Offerman, from the hit TV show Parks and Recreation. Deep gold in colour; striking aromas and flavours of citrus, peat smoke, dried fruit and raw almonds; bottled at 46% ABV it is bold and smoky with a long-lasting finish. Serve with smoked trout or as an after-dinner delight.

Notes from Image: After being betrayed by the bears that raised him, the legendary Shirtless Bear-Fighter wanders the forest he’s sworn to protect, fistfighting bears, eating flapjacks, and being the angriest man the world has ever known! When wild-eyed, super-strong bears attack the citizens of Major City, Shirtless ventures into the human world to do what he does best...PUNCH THOSE BEARS IN THE FACE! But all is not as it seems. Someone is manipulating Shirtless...and only by confronting the demons of his past can Shirtless hope to save his future! A heart-filled, hilarious, tall tale for the ages… you don't want to miss SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER!

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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

Other links from the show: Orbax and Pepper Do A Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/6iq0NeuDQuFFe283yg1fOZ?si=vPeOrcv4SOCXCyAvI_L2Wg

The Adventure Zone : https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/adventure-zone/

Runciman Press : https://runciman-press.square.site/

Heroes Comics : https://heroescomics.ca/