The Whiskey Den

In Episode 9, we revisit the mission and purpose of this podcast, discuss good bottles you can regularly find on the shelf, upcoming Den picks (including MUGEN), we review Old Fitzgerald 7 Yr. BIB and compare it to some of the older Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series releases and easier to find alternatives. We also review Jefferson's Reserve Cask Strength, a limited release full of flavor... and it won't break the bank! We also talk about some of the history behind Sextro Rye, an Iowa distillery with an extremely unique approach to making rye whiskey, before reviewing three of their offerings that were hand-selected by The Den. Music arrangement, audio engineering, editing and recorded guitar transitions by Brian Turner.

In Episode 8, we welcome Brady back! We also discuss recent and future Den picks, and cover some insane national news before we dive into our main topic: single barrel picks - why clubs do them, what it's like to be apart of a barrel pick team and why they matter. Intro/outro music from today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. Audio engineering, editing and recorded guitar transitions by Brian Turner.

Welcome to the third episode of Malt of the Month, brought to you by The Whiskey Den!Today, we're joined by Bennett and Brian to discuss Japanese whisky. We do a quick dive into its history before we transition to a head-to-head tasting of Hibiki Harmony and the coveted Hibiki 21. We compare the flavor profiles and complexity of each expression, discussing what makes them uniquely Hibiki and uniquely Japanese. Whether you're a seasoned whisky enthusiast or just curious about Japan's take on the spirit, this episode offers a balanced pour of culture, tasting notes and good conversation!

In Episode 7, we cover bourbon news and Den updates before Chris, Bennett and Travis join us to review the twelve double oaked whiskies that were drafted by our three teams in last month's episode. We took the average of their scores for each of the bottles to determine the final ranking and let's just say, there were certainly some surprises!Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. A final thank you to Brian for recording and editing our podcast and for the transitional music!

Welcome to the second edition of Malt of the Month, brought to you by The Whiskey Den!Today, we’re introducing the concept of blended Scotch whisky. We'll talk about what this category of whisky means before jumping into a great introductory Scotch for people coming from bourbon: Compass Box Orchard House.We will then discuss a whisky that was sent to us as part of a promotional package called The Deacon Blended Scotch Whisky and share who this would be the perfect whisky for at its value price point.Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. A final thank you to Brian for editing our podcast and for the transitional music!

In Episode 6, we breeze through updates on bourbon news so that we can spend time telling you about our latest barrel pick from a defunct distillery: OZ Tyler! We discuss the fascinating history of this distillery that is now known as Green River and talk about our experience with picking two amazing barrels of this whiskey. We then have an incredible opportunity to try 20-year old Heaven Hill whiskey before diving into our main segment: a drafting competition where three teams had the opportunity to draft the best four bottle line-up of double oaked whiskey. We look forward to bringing three listeners onto the podcast next month to judge our lineups and declare a winner!Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. A final thank you to Brian for editing our podcast and for the transitional music!

Welcome to the first episode of Malt of the Month, brought to you by The Whiskey Den! In this debut episode, we’re opening the door for bourbon drinkers to explore the fascinating world of international whiskies. If you’ve enjoyed the rich, bold flavors of bourbon, we invite you to broaden your palate by dipping your toes into the complex and diverse world of single malts.Today, we’re exploring two exceptional whiskies from Glenmorangie: the Glenmorangie 15 - Cadboll Estate and the Glenmorangie 14 - Quinta Ruban. These two whiskies are the perfect starting point for bourbon enthusiasts looking to explore two distinct profiles of Scotch. The Cadboll Estate brings a unique touch with barley grown on Glenmorangie’s own estate, delivering a fresh, rich character coming from ex-bourbon casks that will appeal to those who appreciate a well-crafted, malt-driven dram. The Quinta Ruban, on the other hand, is aged in fine port casks, offering a deep, fruity sweetness that bridges the gap between bourbon’s oaky warmth and the layered complexity of Scotch.So pour yourself a glass and join us as we introduce you to the world of international whiskies with Glenmorangie’s Cadboll Estate and Quinta Ruban.Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. A final thank you to Brian for editing our podcast and for the transitional music!

In Episode 5, we once again give our regular updates before diving into the national news highlighted by a Jack Daniel's warehouse collapsing! We give an exclusive sneak peak into our upcoming whiskey release created at The Whiskey Blendery that we are calling Slovenian Select. For our main topic, we are launching the first in a series of interviews with liquor store owners to find out what it's like to work in that industry. What are the perks? What are the stressors? What makes these businesses succeed? We will be exploring those topics in the series and are kicking it off by interviewing the owner of an up and coming store in Fort Worth called Liquor Library.Thank you to Daniel for joining us as our special guest and we encourage you to visit him at his store Liquor Library located in south Forth Worth!Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. A final thank you to Brian for editing our podcast and for the transitional music!

In Episode 4, we are going to provide updates on our partnership with a fantastic charity in Brother Bill's Helping Hand, discuss our barrel pick of a Starlight rum-finished bourbon, introduce a member of the Den who just started drinking bourbon in the last year, and dive headfirst into what specific bourbon got each of us to go from casually enjoying bourbon to becoming full blown hobbyists and collectors. Thank you to Jeff for joining us as our special guest and thank you to Ryan (Tilted) at Spec's for the collab on the Starlight pick!Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license. A final thank you to Brian for editing our podcast and for the transitional music!

In Episode 3, we will once again cover local drops and national news before being surprised by a pop quiz on BTAC. We meet our guest host for the month, Jesse, who surprised us with an insane unicorn bottle. The main event is a blind where each member of the podcast brought their favorite bottle of whiskey they acquired in 2024 and we put them in a blind to determine The Whiskey Den's Best Bottle of Bourbon in 2024! Most important, we introduced a charity that we are excited to be working with that is raising money for families in need using bottles of whiskey.Music for today's episode sourced from Sascha Ende of filmmusic dot io, used under the CC BY 4 dot 0 license