Rob hangs out with Justin Hendrickson, the owner of Windsor Block Bar and a volunteer firefighter who somehow balances whiskey, community events and a whole lot of chaos. They crack open Wild Turkey Triumph rye, dig into the wild Nemo Volunteer Fire Department bourbon raffle packed with Pappy 20, Blanton’s sets, vintage Turkey, Jack gift boxes and a pile of other unicorn bottles, and talk about how whiskey folks tend to show up when it matters. They even drop a little hint about Whiskey Fest 2026 at the [REDACTED].

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whiskey@Work hits pause on age statements and barrel talk and zooms in on the exact second whiskey is born. Rob and Mark dig into heads, hearts, and tails, how craft distillers make those tiny, risky cuts by taste and smell, and why big column stills handle it a whole different way. Then they crack open Woodinville Founders Find, a distillery-only blend of twelve year Tennessee whiskey and fifteen year Indiana bourbon, and try to pin down why this 107 proof pour feels weirdly “meaty” without wearing out your palate. Limited bottle, big flavor, lots of laughing in between the nerdy bits.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Rob fall down a kangaroo rabbit hole after spotting the boxing 'roo on a bottle of Larrikin Bourbon. From jellybean-sized joeys and deadly kicks to phantom kangaroo sightings in places that definitely are not Australia, this one hops all over the map before landing back in Kentucky. The guys share their first impressions of Larrikin’s 8-year bottled in bond bourbon, unpack the Aussie slang behind the name, and dig into the story of founder Greg Keeley, who served in both the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy. Pour a dram and hop along,

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Whiskey@Work pour, Rob and Mark finally crack open Blanton’s after more than 260 episodes and give it the spotlight it probably knew it deserved all along. They get into the life of Albert Bacon Blanton, the Kentucky colonel who climbed from teenage distillery worker to the guy steering Buffalo Trace through prohibition, the Depression, floods and war. The guys talk warehouse H, single barrel quirks, why Japan gets its own Blanton’s, and how every one of those squat little bottles can hit your glass a bit differently. They taste a regular Blanton’s single barrel next to Blanton’s Gold, share what they actually like about each, and tell the story of how those tiny racehorse toppers turned into a full eight letter collection. If you are into bourbon lore, horse talk and two friends being honest about the hype while still enjoying the pour, this episode fits right in your glass.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Mark crack open Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel and dive into what makes a barrel toasted vs. charred, from Roman casks and medieval coopers to the alligator char and modern finishing moves. Michter’s, Elijah Craig, Woodford, Westland, and St. Augustine all make cameos while the guys geek out on hemicellulose, lignin, and the sweet “mouth-hug” results: creamy vanilla, caramel, banana bread vibes, a little crème brûlée. Laughs, lore, and a pour that might become your new favorite.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hunt is over. After five years of chasing down a bottle, Mark and Rob finally crack open Dragon’s Milk Bottled in Bond, a bourbon born from one of the most legendary barrel aged stouts in craft beer. From Michigan brewers to whiskey makers, New Holland Brewing’s journey sparks a wild conversation that drifts from cinnamon spiced tasting notes to ancient dragon myths and movie nostalgia. It’s a whiskey adventure wrapped in fire, folklore, and a little chaos, the way dragons and good bourbon should be.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob and Mark slide into spooky season with a glass in hand and tales that raise neck hairs. From Prohibition’s poisoned hooch and the Jake Leg shuffle to radiator‐still lore, cursed “blind barrels,” and that clingy whiskey fungus, it’s all here. The guys also dive into the angels’ share, the devil’s cut, and why some barrels seem to keep a little soul for themselves. Halloween vibes, warm pours, zero snobbery.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one started as payback. A friend drained Mark’s rare Redbreast bottle, so naturally the guys tracked down a Scotch he loves and drank it on air. That Scotch? Mortlach 16, the Beast of Dufftown. From a medieval churchyard in the Highlands to the mad genius who built its six stills and invented the mysterious “2.81 distillation,” this story winds through battles, blenders, and the birth of Glenfiddich. By the end, they raise a glass to the Wee Witchie, the science of Scotch, and a toast that’s equal parts revenge and reverence.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re pouring another round of one of our all-time favorites! How much do you really know about Jack Daniel’s? Rob and Mark sit down with Nelson Eddy, the official historian and keeper of Jack’s story, to separate the myths from the mash. From the mysterious man behind the brand to the legendary Lynchburg spring, Nelson takes us deep into the roots of America’s most iconic whiskey. Grab a glass, kick back, and enjoy this encore pour of whiskey history, Jack Daniel’s style.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Rob settle in with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7-Year, tracing the bourbon’s colorful history from John E. Fitzgerald’s legendary “private stash” to why this wheated classic still stands out today. Along the way, the guys trade a few travel stories and plenty of laughs, but the spotlight stays on the caramel, toffee, and smooth finish of Old Fitz.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.