Whisky Buzz

Jamie and Mark are joined by Eric Burke of www.bourbonguy.com. The topic of discussion includes the Templeton Rye class-action lawsuit settlement, Eric’s picks of cheap whiskies, (bad) tips on talking to your doctor, and cross-boarder shopping.

Jamie and Mark are joined by Reid Mitenbuler, the author of The Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America’s Whisky. We talk about about the link between American’s history and whisky, the craft whisky movement, dirty dancing references, twittersphere, and the importance of editing when writing books.

Mark Bylok recently wrote about how he’s rebooting his whisky review writing process. Jamie and Mark discuss whisky reviews, and finding that reviewer that your tastes sync up with. Also discussed, napping, Annie the musical, throwing sleep-over parties, and Trent’s big head.

This week, Jamie and Mark have Matt Jones on the podcast. Matt is the Canada’s brand ambassador for Beam Suntory specializing in bourbon with over 16 years of bartending experience. Topics include craft whisky, flavoured whisky, cooking with whisky, whisky pairings, and summer cocktails!

Jamie and Mark are joined by Josh Peters of The Whiskey Jug, to discuss whisky reviews, whisky clubs, blind tastings, favourite whiskies, and washroom habits.

This week on The Whisky Topic, Glenford Jameson joins Jamie and Mark to discuss the tricky blind tasting that included variations of Eagle Rare, Weller 12 vs Van Winkle 12, and tasting oxidized whisky. Speculation went rampant on whether or not Eagle Rare is going to go NAS. The podcast takes an eerie turn when Woodford Reserve’s dried banana candy flavour is discussed.

This week Jamie and Mark tackle to the topic of craft whisky and hand made whisky. Do hands touching your whisky make it taste better?

Mark and Jamie make suggestions for bourbon and single malt drinkers to cross over to other types of whiskies, including hot climate whiskies!

Mark and Jamie return back to single malt scotch, with special guest Sam Simmons, known as Dr. Whisky in the scotch community, and more currently, brand ambassador for Balvenie. We talk about his article from last year on Jim Murray, 2015 Whisky Bible, and Why Scotch Whisky Sucks. Other topics include the truth behind sherry casks, single barrel whisky, cask strength whisky, and troubles with recording in Paris!

This week, Mark and Jamie discuss the context around enjoying whisky. Do the circumstances we have the whisky under affect the enjoyment of the whisky? Also discussed, hangover cures, tips for managing your drinking, Mad Men, land-lines, and cutting the cable cord!