Reviews and Articles

Aug. 19, 2024

Whiskey Review: Lexington Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into Lexington Bourbon, a whiskey that caught our attention mainly due to its appearance on the OHLQ "last call" section a couple of years back. We weren't entirely sure if it was discontinued or simply getting a pa…

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Aug. 19, 2024

Whisky Review: Lot 40 Canadian Rye

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a Canadian whisky we haven’t visited in quite some time: Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whisky. Canadian whisky often flies under the radar, especially among whiskey aficionados who tend to favor American bour…

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Aug. 19, 2024

Whisky Review: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch

Introduction For Season 8, we’re starting with something affordable and accessible: Old Pulteney 12 Year Single Malt Scotch. This Highland Scotch whisky, aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks, comes in at 80 proof. It’s the kind of whis…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re wrapping up season seven of the show with the last sample in our five-sample flight of 1792: 1792 Full Proof Bourbon. Previously, we've reviewed 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into 1792 Single Barrel Bourbon. This is the fourth in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast, after 1792 High Rye, 1792 Sweet Wheat and 1792 Small Batch. Let's …

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 High Rye Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into 1792 High Rye bourbon, a special release from the Barton 1792 Distillery. This is the third in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast, after 1792 Sweet Wheat and 1792…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon

Introduction This week, we’re diving into another offering from 1792: the Sweet Wheat. This is the second in a lineup of five 1792 bourbons we're drinking to end Season 7 of the podcast. Last week, we reviewed 1792 Small Batch. This is an in…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Whiskey Review: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon

Introduction Today, we're diving into the 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, a whiskey that somehow has eluded our podcast until now. This is a bit surprising since Bob has had a bottle on his shelf for years, and it’s a staple for many whiskey enthus…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whiskey Review: Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re checking out Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey. To be clear: this is not Old Scout Bourbon, which has become the predominant expression carrying this label. The Old Scout label from Smooth Ambler offers a vari…

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Aug. 14, 2024

Whisky Review: Glenfiddich Fire and Cane

Introduction We’re diving into a unique offering today with the Glenfiddich Fire and Cane, a whisky that stands out not just for its name but for its intriguing blend of flavors. This whisky is part of Glenfiddich's experimental series, and i…

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