Join us for a vertical tasting of two expressions from the iconic Grand Old Parr brand – the 12-Year and 18-Year blended Scotch whiskies. We explore the rich history of Old Parr, and discuss the merits of blends versus single malts. Could Old Parr be a new go to rail whisky at the bar?

Old Parr Tasting Details:

Tune in as we take you through the tasting notes, share insights about the whisky's connection to Cragganmore and Glendullan distilleries, and discuss our impressions of these time-honored Scotch whiskies. Whether you prefer your whisky neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, this episode will give you plenty to think about the next time you reach for a dram of Old Parr.

And as always, dram in good health!

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Join us on a journey through the haunted halls of history as we explore the legend of Castle’s Curse, the recent independent bottling of Teaninich from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

Tune in as we taste this rare release, reach tenuous agreement on the correct pronunciation of Teaninich, and uncork the captivating legend of the Kelpie. From the depths of forgotten barrels to the heights of ancient castles, this episode will leave you spellbound and thirsty for more.

Nick Offerman, much like his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson, loves his Lagavulin! So much so that Lagavulin partnered with Nick on a limited release series of Offerman branded expressions. The 2022 release presented a perfect opportunity to test Nick’s talent for picking whisky. Join us for a side-by-side tasting of Lagavulin’s three releases in the Offerman series: 

Is the Offerman Edition series just another trivial marketing campaign based on a celebrity endorsement, or does Nick Offerman have a genuinely good palate for whisky? Listen in to find out!   And as always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #singlemalt #lagavulin #nickofferman #ronswanson

Every year whisky writers and enthusiasts the world over taste, rate, and rank the year’s “best” releases. Taste may be subjective, but there’s no question that there were some exciting expressions released in 2022. Which ones should you spend your money on? Join us to find out, as we sample three noteworthy drams from Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2022:

As always, dram in good health!

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Join the Whisky Snobs for a fun detour into another hidden gem of the spirits world -- Italian Amaro!  Or at least Italian-style, as we toss several American variations into the mix as well.  We explore the surprising variety of flavors and styles within this relatively small category, including a few ideal for cocktails and a few that are perfect over ice as an after-dinner digestivo.

This episode’s bittersweet pours:

As always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #amaro #bittersweet

Never mind the bollocks, get ready for anarchy in a bottle! Join the Snobs as we take on this year’s spiky new Ardbeg Day Committee Release, “Ardcore”, a hardcore 50.1% ABV mosh pit of flavor. Will we be Damned to another overhyped special release, and left feeling Exploited, or will we Jam with the roasted black malt spirit and keep this dram in our Stiff Little Fingers all night? Listen in to find out!

This episode’s dram: Ardbeg Ardcore, Committee Release (50.1% ABV)

As always, God Save the Queen and Dram in Good Health! 

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This isn’t your grandpa’s applejack! Join the Snobs as we explore the fascinating world of Calvados, an apple and pear brandy produced in Normandy. Calvados, a lesser known brandy cousin of Cognac and Armagnac, is made by distilling cider into an eau-de-vie, and then barrel aging. A versatile, complex spirit with a lengthy history, it deserves a closer look from spirits enthusiasts.  

This episode’s drams: 

As always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #calvados #rogergroult #adriencamut #calvadosmorin

It’s that time of the year again! As each year closes, whisky writers the world over taste, rate, and rank the prior year’s best releases. Taste may be subjective, but there’s no question that there were some exciting expressions released in 2020. Which ones should you spend your money on? Join us to find out, as we sample through these three notable drams from Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2020:

As always, dram in good health!

#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #whiskyadvocate #top20whiskies #bulleit #ardbeg #chattanoogawhiskey

The Whisky Snobs "sat down" with Jared Card, the Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of ImpEx Beverages, for a socially-distanced interview and tasting. Jared is a mainstay of the DC-area whisky scene as he helps Impex distribute a wide range of top-notch global whiskies to the area, including Kilchoman, Port Askaig, GlenAllachie, Penderyn, Ohishi, M&H Distillery, and many more!

In addition to hearing about Jared’s background, and the role of the distributor in the whisky ecosystem, he leads the Snobs on a fascinating Kilchoman tasting, featuring:

As always, dram in good health!

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