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In this episode of Whiskey Cats we have the wonderful opportunity to taste some rare Bruichladdich scotch. Then we round out the episode with some "deep time". Cheers!

Taste:

Bruichladdich 1984 Bourbon: All In

https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1984-32-yo

Bruichladdich 1985 Hidden Glory

https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1985-32-yo

Bruichladdich 1986 Sherry: The Magnificant Seven

https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1986-30-yo

Whiskey Cats Season 1 Episode 15: Islay

http://whiskeycats.com/post/125515233226/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-discuss-two

Taste 2

Bruichladdich The Organic:

https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-the-organic-2009

Bruichladdich Bere Barley:

https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-bere-barley-2008-islay-grown

Science Corner:

A glass of whisky could help you get your head around deep time

https://theconversation.com/a-glass-of-whisky-could-help-you-get-your-head-around-deep-time-79240

Special thanks to Serious Business for providing us with the Bruichladdich samples. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

http://www.seriousbusinesspr.com/

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Music

*Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

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*Don’t Go Way Nobody

*Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

We drink and talk about things in the news making us outraged. Don't worry it's all about whiskey.

What we're drinking:

Noah's Mill

https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/noahs-mill/

Yellow Spot

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/spot-whiskey/yellow-spot-12-year-old-whiskey/

Chit Chat:

Pinhook Bourbon

https://www.pinhookbourbon.com/

"Horse whiskey is wedding whiskey."

http://whiskeycats.com/private/172387935014/tumblr_p6ddaeqFkX1u1yxdr

8 Irish whiskeys to try when you want to get serious

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/8-irish-whiskeys-to-try-when-you-want-to-get-serious/2018/03/07/f3667c9a-2255-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.6ef672bd4059

The Next Whiskey Bar

https://www.thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar

Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) by The Doors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQJFWhn1R_w

OUTRAGEOUS NEWS:

Betsy DeVos’s Investment in DC Distillery Draws Boycott Threats

https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/03/12/betsy-devos-jos-a-magnus-dc-distillery/

E.U. Leader Threatens to Retaliate With Tariffs on Bourbon and Bluejeans

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/02/business/europe-steel-tariffs-trump.html

Could the EU be preparing Bourbon tariffs?

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/could-the-eu-be-preparing-bourbon-tariffs/

Bourbon in firing line as EU retaliates against Trump

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/07/bourbon-in-firing-line-as-eu-retaliates-to-trump/

Flames on the side of my face!

http://whiskeycats.com/private/172388097959/tumblr_p6ddk0qGkI1u1yxdr

The real one!

http://whiskeycats.com/private/172388573889/tumblr_p6decdIGXR1u1yxdr

Jane Walker

https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/our-whisky/limited-editions/jane-walker/?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=B%3A+Limited+Edition+-+Jane+Walker+-+Exact&ds_k=jane+walker&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqM3VBRCwARIsAKcekb2LKvVeXKbi-sovquAzcrKL-RMeAEEj3E72uPpQjY7jNgugY1BopqIaArQQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLXLrpz-gNoCFUbrZAodWJ4A7A

Ladies Can Drink Scotch Now

https://jezebel.com/ladies-can-drink-scotch-now-1823327540

“If there aren’t tits on the bottle why would I put it in my mouth.”

http://whiskeycats.com/private/172388740419/tumblr_p6delogyYg1u1yxdr

Music

Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0)

Don’t Go Way Nobody

Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

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In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we talk about two vastly different Calfornia bourbons and an opossum tale. Cheers!

Taste:

*Lost Republic Bourbon

http://lostrepub.com/#bourbon

*Homebase Bourbon

http://homebasespirits.com/products/

Bourbon and orange juice?

https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-7-memories

Possum breaks into liquor store, gets skunky drunk

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20171202/possum-breaks-into-liquor-store-gets-skunky-drunk

I'm Stuck in Here!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jx8mk

Music

Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0)

Don't Go Way Nobody

Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

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Gifts, laughter, and whiskey, what more could you ask for this holiday season? Join the Whiskey Cats as we review some presents perfect for the whiskey lover in your life. Cheers!

What we're drinking:

Joseph Magnus

http://josephmagnus.com/

Talisker

https://www.malts.com/en-ca/our-whisky-collection/talisker/

Gifts

Whiskey Advent

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-the-dram/whisky-advent-calendar/

Whiskey Ornaments

https://www.lakesdistillery.com/online-shop-c13/whisky-c1/the-one-whisky-bauble-6-pack-gift-set-p108

Bourbon Infused Coffee

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bourbon-infused-coffee?country=US&aw_cid=879428559&aw_aid=46657541200&aw_dev=c&aw_loc=9061274&aw_key=&aw_mtype=&aw_net=g&aw_ad=205947075323&aw_pos=1o1&aw_shopid=44100&aw_prod_partid=335917195585&gclid=CjwKCAiApdPRBRAdEiwA84bo3xtdSgXv5hfYYY8KAq8IWSMQuDkiNijXq56LRSUKVIkPuzjKf3XUSxoC4yQQAvD_BwE

Scotch Infused Toothpicks

https://www.uncommongoods.com/search.html/find/?q=scotch+infused+toothpick

21 Amazing Gifts for All Whiskey Lovers

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alivelez/21-amazing-gifts-for-all-whiskey-lovers?utm_term=.chjv62e566#.tybPrJKprr

9 Gifts for the Modern Whisky Drinker

http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g3047/gifts-for-the-modern-whisky-drinker/

Drink

Away in a Manger

https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2015/12/08/holiday-cocktails-why-dream-of-a-white-christmas-drink-one-instead/

Music

*Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0)

*Don’t Go Way Nobody

*Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we discuss the merits of Trader Joe's branded whiskey, a fraudulent dram, and bourbon gummy bears.

Cheers!

Taste:

Barrell Bourbon

https://www.barrellbourbon.com/

Kilchoman 100% Islay

http://kilchomandistillery.com/

http://kilchomandistillery.com/our-single-malt-whisky

Trader Joe's. Worth It?

https://thewhiskeywash.com/reviews/whiskey-review-trader-joes-whiskey-whisky/

http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/trader-joes-bourbon-review/

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/02/drinking-trader-joes-kentucky-bourbon-straight-whiskey-review-15-dollar-bourbon.html

News:

World's most expensive dram of Scotch was a fake

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-41695774

Bourbon Bears

https://www.sugarfina.com/bourbon-bears

Music

*Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0)

*Don’t Go Way Nobody

*Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we make a ginger lime shrub, a cocktail and discuss a small science corner. Cheers!

Taste:

Four Roses Single Barrel

*https://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/

Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

*http://scotchnoob.com/2014/07/28/kirkland-small-batch-bourbon-7-year/

Shrubs

http://whiskeycats.com/post/124326304820/inspired-by-a-cocktail-pairing-dinner-at-the

Ginger Lime Shrub

Cut 6 limes in half. Squeeze and reserve the juice in one bowl, and reserve the rinds separately.

Weigh the rinds in a bowl, then added an equal weight of sugar to them. After muddling the sugar and rinds for a bit, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator overnight.

After a day or so, a thick syrup should have formed from the rinds and sugar.

To the rind/sugar/syrup, add the reserved lime juice. Also, add ~3 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger.

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a couple of hours, then strain the liquid from the rinds.

Finally, add the apple cider vinegar to the mixture and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Note: you can add a tablespoon of the vinegar at a time, tasting the syrup after each addition (the total amount depends on your taste preference for tart vs. sweet).

Pour this mixture into a sterilized bottle, and shake well. Store in the fridge, shaking well before each use.

Cocktail

1 lime, cut into wedges (lengthwise)

2 ounces ginger lime shrub

1 1/2 ounces bourbon

4 ounces club soda

candied ginger, for garnish

Iowa

*Seven Devils Whiskey

http://www.koenigdistillery.com/seven-devils-whiskey/seven-devils-straight-bourbon-whisky/

Science Corner

The Chemistry of Whiskey Distillation

https://laughingsquid.com/chemistry-whiskey-distillation/

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we discuss the $30 price range of whiskeys, Virginia's official State Whiskey and why we add water to our drams.

Taste:

Westland Sherry Wood

http://www.westlanddistillery.com/whiskey/sherry-wood

Backroom Bourbon

http://www.district-distilling.com/whiskey/

Old Overholt Rye Whiskey

https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/whiskeys/index.html

What Would You Buy in the $30 Range?

Russell's Reserve

http://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/russells-reserve-single-barrel/

http://whiskeycats.com/post/147093785039/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-jenn-is-on

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye

https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone

http://whiskeycats.com/post/118443576991/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-compare-two

Writer's Tears

http://walshwhiskey.com/writers-tears-copper-pot/

News:

George Washinton Rye Whiskey was declared the official whiskey of Virginia:

http://www.mountvernon.org/about/news/article/george-washingtons-rye-whiskey-named-as-virginias-official-spirit/

The oldest aged is only TWO years:

http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/distilled-spirits-at-mount-vernon/

Here are 10 facts about why he distilled stuff and how:

http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ten-facts-about-the-distillery/

Science Corner:

Chemists Say You Should Add A Little Water To Your Whiskey. Here's Why

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/17/543902701/chemists-say-you-should-add-a-little-water-to-your-whisky-here-s-why

Dilution of whisky – the molecular perspective

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-06423-5

Music

*Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0)

*Don’t Go Way Nobody

*Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

Season three has arrived! We try Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey, whiskey and haggis chips, and discuss how to tell if your whiskey is the real thing.

Taste:

Virginia Black

https://virginiablackwhiskey.com/

Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWySqDtjjIf/

Science Corner:

How to tell whether that whiskey is fake http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/06/how-tell-whether-whiskey-fake

Music

*Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

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*Don’t Go Way Nobody

*Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In a very special Whiskey Cats holiday episode, we help you with your various holiday parties. Cheers!

We're drinking:

Westland Garryana

http://www.westlanddistillery.com/whiskey

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye

https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone

What we'd gift:

Catoctin Creek

https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/

Four Roses Single Barrel

http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/

IW Harper

https://www.iwharper.com/

Dalwhinnie

https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/dalwhinnie/

Lagavulin

https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/lagavulin/?tnc=true

Cocktails:

2 Birds 1 Stone Punch:

http://gardenandgun.com/article/knockout-bourbon-punch-recipe

Bourbon Slush (I sort of made this up):

Boil 2 cups water, set aside and steep 3 Chai tea bags for 10 minutes

Dissolve a cup of sugar in that

Pour it into a bowl

Add 2 cups bourbon (we prefer Old Gandad)

Add a can of frozen lemonade

Add a cup of orange juice (fresh, frozen, carton, whatever)

Add 4 cups water

Mix

Freeze overnight

Fairytale of New York

https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/12/fairytale-of-new-york/

Treats to Make:

Brown Butter Bourbon Pumpkin Bread

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017797-pumpkin-bread-with-brown-butter-and-bourbon

Bourbon Balls

https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/how-to-make-kentucky-bourbon-balls-kentucky-derby-recipe

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/15994/chocolate-bourbon-pecan-pie/

Maida Heatter’s 86-Proof Chocolate Cake

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1560-maida-heatters-86-proof-chocolate-cake?smid=fb-nytdining&smtyp=cur

Happy Holidays!

In our Season two closer, we taste some old favs, share in our love for distillation, answer a listener question and check in with the latest celebrity to get in on the whiskey business.

Taste:

Four Roses

http://fourrosesbourbon.com/

Four Roses Single Barrel

http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/148496793214

Four Roses Season 1 Episode 6: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-6-four-roses

Old Grand-dad

https://www.beamsuntory.com/brands/old-grand-dad

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/148496815719

Whiskey News:

The Art of Distillation

http://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/item/927-the-art-of-distillation

Kosher Beverage list

http://www.star-k.org/resource/list/PCW0Z0DO/Beer,_Liquor_and_Liqueur?gclid=CK_k_7S7qs4CFc9ahgodM8oEPQ

A Face for Wild Turkey? Matthew McConaughey Writes the Ads, Too

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/01/business/media/a-face-for-wild-turkey-matthew-mcconaughey-writes-the-ads-too.html?smid=fb-nytdining&smtyp=cur&_r=0

Music

*Norleans Lovas

by Jeris

featuring unreal_dm

ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400

CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0)

*Don’t Go Way Nobody

*Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”