In this episode of whiskey cats, we taste a Japanese whiskey and discuss how to start a whiskey collection and a whiskey rebellion. Enjoy!

Taste:

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

http://www.nikkawhisky.eu/whiskies/coffey-grain/

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/147796274604/recording-and-tasting-the-nikka-coffey-grain

http://whiskeycats.com/post/147796307594/nikka-coffey-grain-japanese-whisky

Whiskey News:

WHAT DOES THE DEADLY OAK EPIDEMIC MEAN FOR WHISKEY?

http://www.popsci.com/could-unstoppable-oak-disease-kill-whiskey-industry

The High-Priced World of Rare Whiskey

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/07/06/the-high-priced-world-of-rare-whiskey.html

Tarring and feathering part of Whiskey Rebellion event

http://www.observer-reporter.com/20160709/tarring_and_feathering_part_of_whiskey_rebellion_event

Whiskey Rebellion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion

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”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, Jenn is on assignment, so you'll have to make do with Heather and Kelly, as we taste Russell's Reserve and discuss some weighty whiskey topics. Cheers.

Taste:

Russell's Reserve

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

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/147092992719/russells-reserve

The Whiskey Jug:

http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/bourbon-review-russells-reserve-10-year-small-batch/

Cocktail Corner:

Russell Me This

http://bevmothirstytimes.com/drinks/russells-reserve-cocktail/

Bourbon soaked cherries

https://thethingsithinkabout.com/2011/12/14/bourbon-soaked-cherries/

Whiskey News:

Jack Daniel’s Embraces a Hidden Ingredient: Help From a Slave

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/26/dining/jack-daniels-whiskey-nearis-green-slave.html?smid=tw-share&referer=

Whisky Industry Reacts to Brexit Vote

http://www.fredminnick.com/2016/06/24/whisky-industry-reacts-brexit-vote/

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”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste our favorite whiskey, test our sense of smell and discuss rankings and barrels. Have a listen!

Taste:

Walsh Whiskey Distillery

http://walshwhiskey.com/

Writers Tears

http://walshwhiskey.com/writers-tears-irish-whiskey/

Photo:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/146406408634

http://whiskeycats.com/post/146406480974

The Irishman: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-2-the-irishman

Science Corner:

Can you Smell the Difference Between Bourbon and Rye?

http://www.popsci.com/you-dont-know-difference-between-bourbon-and-rye

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/146406564099/testing-to-see-if-we-can-smell-the-difference

Rye: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-9-rye

Whiskey News:

Can Ireland Become The Center of the Whiskey World? http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/06/11/can-ireland-become-the-center-of-the-whiskey-world.html

Who Makes America's Whiskey? http://chuckcowdery.blogspot.com/2016/06/who-makes-americas-whiskey.html

Is the future of whiskey your own custom barrels? http://www.popsci.com/future-whiskey-custom-barrel

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 our tasting glasses this episode, we try One Eight's Untitled Whiskey No. 4. We discuss why women are better whiskey tasters, the difference between traditionally aged and unconventional aged whiskey and what to do with used bourbon barrels. Enjoy!

Taste:

One Eight

http://www.oneeightdistilling.com/home

Untitled Whisky No. 4:

http://www.oneeightdistilling.com/untitled-1/

Photo:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/145665546679/one-eights-untitled-whiskey-no-4

Science Corner:

Women Make Better Whisky Tasters Than Men, Science Says

http://www.forbes.com/sites/felipeschrieberg/2016/05/15/science-says-women-make-better-whisky-tasters-than-men-aberlour-daniel-craig-skyfall-macallan-ben-nevis-beckham/#572964c12865

Whiskey News:

Whiskey Can’t Hide Its Age Either:

http://nautil.us/issue/36/aging/whiskey-cant-hide-its-age-either-rp

Whiskey barrel wood flooring:

http://www.riverdrive.co/products/millwork/

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”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Brenne French single malt whisky and we discuss whiskey coloring and flavoring. Enjoy!

Taste:

Brenne

http://drinkbrenne.com/

Photo:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/144959278709

Shrubs and Bitters: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-14-shrubs-and-bitters

Flóki: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-season-2-episode-4-floki

Science Corner:

Answering the Whiskey Caramel Coloring Question

http://thewhiskeywash.com/scotch-whiskey/whiskey-contain-caramel-coloring/

Caramel E-150

http://whiskyscience.blogspot.com/2011/04/caramel-e150.html

Whiskey News:

Drake's Whiskey: Sometimes, It's Not About The Substance: http://thewhiskeywash.com/bourbon/drakes-whiskey-sometimes-its-not-about/

Make Your Own Fireball Whiskey!

http://www.craveonline.com/culture/982963-make-fireball-whiskey-clawhammer

American whiskey is drawing a global audience

http://www.marketplace.org/2016/05/06/business/whiskey-sales

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 our most salacious episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Colonel E H Taylor Small Batch bourbon, discuss whiskey sticks, whiskey subscriptions, and the chemical makeup of what’s in your glass. Enjoy.

Taste:

Colonel E H Taylor Small Batch bourbon:

https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/eh-taylor

Buffalo Trace:

https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/

Photo:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/144273730769/colonel-eh-taylor-small-batch-bourbon

http://whiskeycats.com/post/144273818404/the-aftermath-of-recording

Science Corner:

The Whiskey Stick: http://observer.com/2016/05/this-wooden-stick-will-magically-age-whiskey-15-years-in-only-a-few-of-days/

Whiskey News:

Bourbon Every Month: http://www.mouth.com/products/bourbon-every-month?ref=subscribe&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpm&utm_content=alc_mobile&utm_campaign=Alc_LAL_Customers#variant=757143281

Ingenious Glassware Cleverly Embossed With the Molecular Structure of the Drinks They Hold: http://laughingsquid.com/ingenious-glassware-cleverly-embossed-with-the-molecular-structure-of-the-drinks-they-hold/

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 this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Copper Fox’s Wasmund’s Single Malt Whiskey Blue Wax. We discuss char, Drake and the voracity of story.

Taste:

Copper Fox

http://www.copperfox.biz/

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143582231094/copper-fox-distillery

Distillery Cat: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143582276569/copper-fox-distillery-cat

Wasmund's Single Malt Blue Wax

Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/143534215209/wasmunds-single-malt-whisky

Science Corner:

Char(t)

http://whiskeycats.com/post/143534456124/how-the-different-levels-of-char-effect-the-flavor

How a barrel is charred:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/143534497219

Whiskey News:

Drake Teases His Virginia Black Whiskey Brand

http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-teases-his-virginia-black-whiskey-brand-news.21114.html

At Tampa Bay farm-to-table restaurants, you’re being fed fiction

http://www.tampabay.com/projects/2016/food/farm-to-fable/restaurants/

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 our tasting glasses this episode is Oola's Waitsburg Bourbon. We debunk some water claims and discuss millennials and some more whiskey facts. Cheers.

Taste:

Oola

http://ooladistillery.com/

Waitsburg Bourbon

http://ooladistillery.com/home#products

Photo:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/142844545234/oola-waitsburg-bourbon-whiskey

Science Corner:

2015 Drinking water quality report from DC Water (PDF)

https://www.dcwater.com/news/publications/DC_Water_Annual_WQReport_2015.pdf

Toms Brooks - Mauerertown Annual Drinking Water Quality Report 2014 (PDF)

http://shenandoahcountyva.us/water/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2013/11/tbm_water_2014.pdf

Whiskey News:

5 Things I Learned About Whiskey From Last Night’s Whiskey Obsession Expert Panel

https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2016/4/1/5-things-i-learned-about-whiskey-whiskey-obsession-expert-panel

Moonshine trends have this whiskey aficionado turning up his nose

http://www.vcstar.com/lifestyle/moonshine-trends-have-this-whiskey-aficionado-turning-up-his-nose-2f27417e-5c11-677b-e053-0100007f85-374325171.html

CENTURY-OLD WHISKEY ON SALE FOR €10K

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/04/century-old-irish-whiskey-on-sale-for-e10k/

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 this episode of Whiskey Cats, we taste Filibuster bourbon and discuss farmer's markets and Irish whiskey. Enjoy!

Taste:

http://filibusterbourbon.com/

http://filibusterbourbon.com/filibuster-bourbon/

Science Corner:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to/a19679/rye-whiskey/

http://whiskeycats.com/post/114796153424/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-compare-two

http://whiskeycats.com/post/114797093499/the-infamous-infographic-from-four

http://whiskeycats.com/post/116029024994/this-episode-is-a-little-different-we-turned-the

Whiskey News:

http://www.washingtonian.com/2016/03/09/dc-breweries-and-distilleries-can-now-sell-at-farmers-markets/

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2016/03/14/things-didnt-know-about-whiskey/

http://fortune.com/2016/03/17/irish-whiskey-st-patricks-day/

We recommend:

http://www.bushmills.com/whiskey/

http://whiskeycats.com/post/109492660284/more-in-episode-2-we-talk-all-things

http://www.theirishmanwhiskey.com/

http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/midleton-irish-whiskey-distillery/Green-Spot-and-Yellow-Spot-Irish-Whiskeys

http://walshwhiskey.com/writers-tears-irish-whiskey/

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 this episode of Whiskey Cats we taste Kings County Distillery bourbon, try the result of our first whiskey aging experiment, and talk Chinese rocks and commodities.

Taste:

Kings County Distillery

http://kingscountydistillery.com/

Bourbon

http://kingscountydistillery.com/products/

Photos:

http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227676279/how-we-record

http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227784224/kings-county-distillery-bourbon-our-whiskey

http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227845939/all-gone

Science Corner:

Photos -

http://whiskeycats.com/post/141227901079/wood-cubed-aged-on-the-left-barrel-aged-on-the

Whiskey News:

The best-performing investment of 2015 wasn't stocks or bonds — it was whisky

http://www.businessinsider.com/rare-whisky-index-outperforms-nearly-all-major-investments-in-2015-2016-2

Scottish distillery name found on rock in China

http://www.thenational.scot/news/scotch-on-the-rock-glenturret-distillery-mystery-unearthed-in-china.14158

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”