EP 143: Hammer Head
Single Malt Czech Whisky
Pradlo Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s good, it’s got a lot of flavor. There’s a lot of herbs and spices in there. Spicy yet sweet-ish.”
Alex: 8/10
“I like it. Lots of flavors going in, decently smooth. It’s a cool whiskey with a cool story.”
EP 142: Kavalan Classic
Taiwanese Single Malt Whiskey
Kavalan Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.3/10
“That’s just a good whiskey. Sweetness, smooth, and it’s got a burn. I’m liking this Kavalan and I’m pretty sure I liked this back in the day.”
Alex: 8.42/10
“It’s a good whiskey. Smooth. It’s kind of got everything you want in a whiskey.”
EP 141: Bain's
South African Single Grain Whisky
James Sedgwick Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“It has a nice slow burn. I'm really enjoying it. All for like 21 euro or something like that."
Alex: 8.3/10
“It's really good, it's like a rye, it has a nice burn, it smells great."
EP 140: Haig Club
Single Grain Scotch Whisky
The Haig Club Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“It's not swill, it's not horrible. I knew from that very first smell, it smells like that stuff my wife uses to remove her nail polish. It taste like alcohol with a slight taste added."
Alex: 4/10
“I don't know, I don't like it. I'm not really getting a scotch flavor. It is a drinkable alcoholic beverage, but not a great whisky."
EP 139: Hinch
Irish Whiskey
Hinch Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“A bit of a harsher flavor as a traditional Irish. It's good, nothing special, but for the price it's an okay, decent Irish to get."
Alex: 7.4/10
“I like it. I think it's pretty smooth. You taste that bourbon sweetness."
EP 138: Old Forester
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
Old Forester Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.2/10
“It's a bold flavor, which I like. I'm enjoying thiss"
Alex: 8.2/10
“I guess bourbon is growing on me because I really like it. It's sweet, it't got that bourbon-y burn at the end, it's rich."
EP 137: Hessisch Whisky
German Malt Whisky
Hessischer Whisky Distillery??
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I’m finding it very tasty. I did a refill mid episode which means I like it. It’s a good bold flavor, nice burn. It taste pretty good."
Alex: 8/10
“It taste like a pretty decent whiskey, nothing really special about it. My right nose isn’t working so I’m not getting that much, but not the whiskeys fault."
EP 136: Nikka Days
Japanese Blended Whisky
Miyagikyo Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“Yeah it’s good. Super tasty, shelf worthy."
Alex: 8/10
“It is good, problem is as the episode has gone on, my ability to taste has gotten smaller and smaller due to me nose. Based on what I can taste, it’s flavorful, it’s smooth...a nice “mouthfeel."
EP 135: Blackpitts
Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Teeling Whiskey Co.
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“Anytime I ask for a refill mid-podcast, it means I really like it. This is different, if it were a scotch it would stand out."
Alex: 8.7/10
“I gotta say this is one of the best whiskeys we have had in a while. There are just so many flavors going on in there. A peated Irish has a really interesting different flavor (than a scotch)."
EP 134: Akashi
Japanese Blended Whisky
Eigashima Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“Not much of a burn, but a little bit there. It’s very clear light yellow coloring."
Alex: 8.3/10
“I’ve liked this the whole time I’ve been drinking it. It’s tasty I really like it."
EP 133: Glenallachie
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenallachie Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“This falls into a category of scotch that we have hit too many times. It’s a standard scotch, not in a negative way. It’s a little smokey, little bit of a burn. Nothing that’s going to make me remember this whisky.”
Alex: 7/10
“It’s not bad, it’s good. I prefer a little more smoke. It’s fine, but there is nothing sticking out making it different from another one.”
EP 132: Rittenhouse
Straight Rye Whisky
Heaven Hill Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
"It's a good Rye. It's good. It's not like a special rye, but its a quality tasty rye. I am really excited it has a nice burn, but at what cost, because at 50%, I'm worried with this you will sip it over the evening and you wont last that long. For the bang for the buck it could be shelf worthy."
Alex: 7.6/10
"It is definitely sweet, but it's got a big bite. It wakes you up and puts some hair on your chest. This punches you in the face..in a good way."
EP 131: Johnnie Walker
Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
"It’s really smooth. I wish for a bigger burn, but for a scotch it’s quite good.'"
Alex: 8.5/10
"I really like it. It’s got a really nice flavor, it’s really smooth, it goes down easy. I don’t think it’s anything special, but it’s really easy and I enjoy drinking it."
EP 130: Woodinville
Bourbon Whiskey
Woodinville Whiskey co.
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
"That’s a damn good bourbon. It has a nice hint of sweetness that I like, with a nice burn. Not super slow, but slow enough. The moment it hit my lips I was like 'yes!'"
Alex: 9/10
"I’m digging it. It’s sweet, it’s got a nice burn, it’s pretty smooth as well. It’s everything I would want in a bourbon."
EP 129: Freeland Spirits
Bourbon Whiskey
Freeland Spirits
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.3/10
"I like it. It's tasty. It's not one dimentional. Theres like two, three, four flavors hitting you. It's nice, as far as bourbons go, it's pretty good."
Alex: 8.1/10
"I like it too. Its spicy, definitely got a spice to it. This whiskey is like Shrek, it's got layers."
EP 128: Pinwinnie
Scotch Whisky
Pinwinnie Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It's quite good I think. It is a solid good scotch. I'd be happy to give anybody visiting."
Alex: 7.6/10
“I like it! It's smooth, it's got a sweeter taste at the beginning. Is it the most extraordinatry blend ever made? Maybe up until 1970-something, I would say no. I like it."
EP 127: Hatozaki
Japanese Whisky
The Kaikyo Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It's a good whisky. What I like about it is it's very different than a scotch or an Irish, I love when my mouth gives myself something different."
Alex: 8/10
“It is a good whisky, it has some earthy flavors for sure. I'm not getting a huge burn at the end, but it's smooth and I like it."
EP 126: Drago
Spanish Blended Whiskey
Drago Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.3/10
"It's a little smokey, petey. This is leaning towards an average whiskey, it's nothing special."
Alex: 8/10
“It's got a big flavor to it. I do like the taste."
EP 125: Starward: Left Field
Single Malt Australian Whisky
Starward Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"That's an 8. We love stuff tat sort of hits you in the face. It's really good."
Alex: 8.7/10
“I really like it, its good. It's got so much flavor, it's really fruity, it's got a lot going on with it. It is something very different."
EP 124: Grace O'Malley
Blended Irish Whiskey
Grace O'Malley Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
“It’s smokier than [last weeks whiskey]. I like it.”
Alex: 8/10
“It’s got a harder, deeper flavor. Something a bit different to it, which I like. Not a standard scotch. I would drink this again.”
EP 123: Tall Pete
Single Malt German Whisky
Eschenbrenner Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I think "Tell Pete" is a great name because it is peaty."
Alex: 8.6/10
“It's got a real scotchy smokiness to it. It reminds me of Lagavulin. It's got that smooth flavor to it with a sweet aftertaste. I like it a lot."
EP 122: Balcones
Texas Rye Whisky
Balcones Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.7/10
“In the aftermath of the sip I'm getting a kind of chocolate milk flavor, believe it or not. It's like a baileys or something, not the whiskey, but the after after after taste."
Alex: 8.3/10
“It's got a lot of different spices of flavors coming at me, and I like it. I like it a lot."
EP 121: Ballantine's
Blended Scotch Whisky
Ballantine's Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5.5/10
“I don't feel like it's that bad. I have a nice burn going down."
Alex: 2/10
“I'm getting this really bad sour aftertaste. I don't like it, I don't like it at all."
EP 120: Old Pulteney
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Old Pulteney Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
“It’s smokier than [last weeks whiskey]. I like it.”
Alex: 8/10
“It’s got a harder, deeper flavor. Something a bit different to it, which I like. Not a standard scotch. I would drink this again.”
EP 119: Deanston
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Deanston Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“It’s a god scotch. Smokey is not super there. There’s not a whole lot to it. I don’t want to say it’s bad, but it lumps itself with generally good scotches.”
Alex: 6.8/10
“It’s a scotch. It’s a burny scotch, very since. I find it a bit too hard, it really punches you on the face, but doesn’t give me anything after that.”
EP 118: Lone Hawthorn "Craft Beer Batch"
Iirish Whiskey
Lone Hawthorn Distillery?
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“It's really easy to drink, has a nice subtle burn. It has a strong flavor.”
Alex: 9/10
“I really really like it, it's super sweet, something really different. It's fruity! It's solid.”
EP 117: Eschenbrenner "Bill"
Single Malt German Whisky
Eschenbrenner Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“It's nice and powerful, it really smacks you in the face. It has a nice, real scotch burn that goes down slowly. Lots of flavor. I'm digging it.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I've liked it a lot. It is powerful. This does have a bit of a scotchy flavor to it. It's a little bit smokey, but not super smokey. You can taste a bit of rum in there. I really like it.”
EP 116: Benriach - 10 Years
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Benriach Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“The flavor is there, it’s got a lot of flavor. It’s got a lot going on. There is a very little trace of smoke.”
Alex: 8.2/10
“I really like it, it’s got a nice sweet flavor. For the price it taste way better than it should.”
EP 115: Bulleit 95 Rye
Straight American Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“Tasty rye, so good. I’m getting [the sweetness], some maple syrup at the end. It’s more leaning into the spice. A very subtle burn. Shelf worthy.”
Alex: 8/10
“Man, it is so spicy. It’s really really spicy, a lot going on but still pretty smooth. I’m not getting the sweetness I usually get with rye. I think it’s really interesting and different.”
EP 114: Aberlour
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Aberlour Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s incredibly smooth, easy to drink. It’s so easy to drink you could wind up drinking more than planned.”
Alex: 8.6/10
“I gotta say, it’s good, it’s very very smooth, not smokey at all, but I really really like it.”
EP 113: Basil Hayden's
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Beam and Suntory Inc.
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s good. It’s pretty pretty good.”
Alex: 8.3/10
“I can now officially say I do like bourbon. I find this really nice, it’s got that typical bourbon spice, it goes down really really smooth with that sweetness. I like that combination. It’s lovely in my mouth hole.”
EP 112: Smokehead
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Gladstone Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.6/10
“I like it. I’ve drank quite a bit of it. It’s nice to have a smokey whiskey.”
Alex: 7.9/10
“I like it a lot. It’s a bit sweet and smokey. I'm surprised you like it!”
EP 111: The Gladstone Axe
Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Gladstone Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
“It’s got a strong smell - I like it. It's a tough one for a score. It's a good, but standard scotch. Nothing too special about it. If you're not a huge smokey fan, then this might be your jam. Shelf worthy.”
Alex: 7.8/10
"It's got a sweet flavor to it. It's pretty smooth...it's got a nice burn. There is nothing unique about it. I would put it a tick above a standard scotch, but it's not very smokey. The details of the bottle are really fun.”
EP 110: The Chita
Single Grain Japanese Whisky
Suntory Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“It's gorgeous. There is a lot of interesting flavors going on. It's really good.”
Alex: 9/10
“I really like it a lot. It's a bit sweet, but not in a rye way. It goes down incredibly smooth. It has superior drinkability. You can't go wrong with Japanese whisky.”
EP 109: May Loag
Irish Whiskey
May Loag Spirits
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“It's good, it's really good. I would go so far to say, it's not your typical whiskey in terms of flavor.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I really like it. Really strong flavor at first, then it gets sweet at the end. Very warming...very smooth. I don't know what it is, but it's a nice flavor. There's something extra in there.”
EP 108: Auchentoshan
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Auchentoshan Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s got a little bit of smoke, nothing major. If you sat down at a friends place you would drink it all night. It’s middle of the road.”
Alex: 6/10
“It taste like a scotch, not anything more, not anything less. It’s mild. I don’t dislike it, I don’t love it. It is smooth, so I’ll give it that.”
EP 107: Eagle Rare
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It really grew on me. Good burn. It’s really hitting all the notes. 8 means a damn good thing."
Alex: 8/10
"I really like it. Maybe we’re bourbon people now. It’s sweet, it’s really nice and has that bourbon aftertaste. It’s very whole, a wholesome flavor."
EP 106: Glenfiddich IPA Experiment
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenfiddich Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I really dig it, there is something peculiar in a good way. There’s a sharp kind of spicy taste. It’s something different, a difference I enjoy."
Alex: 8.7/10
"It doesn’t taste like a typical Glenfiddich, it’s not super smoky. There is this sharp taste. It goes down really smooth, pretty mild actually."
EP 105: Signal Hill
Canadian Whisky
Signal Hill Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
"There's nothing bad I can say about any Canadian whisky. I love the simplicity of it"
Alex: 9/10
"I find it super smooth, a bit sweet, it goes down easy. It's bold, it's deep, it taste good in my mouth."
EP 104: Jura
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Jura Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
"It's a solid whiskey, very solid scotch, its got that smokeyness but not too much. The burn is there and gone. If it had a burn, I would enjoy it more. It's a bit too easy to drink for a scotch."
Alex: 8/10
"It's a good balance between smokey and sweetness. I find it smooth and easy to drink. I feel there is some layer that is missing, whatever that means. It taste a bit light."
EP 103: Yellow Rose
Rye Whisky
Yellow Rose Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
"You know how I know I like it? I asked for another splash 10 minutes into the episode. The flavor changes as you're drinking it and I love every level of it."
Alex: 8/10
"I really like it. I don't find it as smooth as other rye's but the flavor it really really there. It is sweet and has a warm flavor, nice burn going down."
EP 102: Ayrer's Angelique
German Whiskey
Ayrer' Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5.5/10
"Normally I wouldn't drink this whiskey, but when in certain moods in winter, like a christmas market. I just don't find it refreshing because it's thick and sweet."
Alex: 6/10
"It taste like a mix. It's honey, it's a little fruity, its sweet, but it's not a whiskey I would drink very often I don't think. Maybe you could mix it. It taste like there is sugar in there. Good drink, not a great whiskey."
EP 101: Glenmorangie
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
"When I first sipped it at the beginning I found it kind of strong, now that strength is gone and I’m used to it. It's good."
Alex: 8/10
"I find it really smooth and easy to drink, it’s not super smokey. I’m getting some fruitiness in there. I really like it."
EP 100!: Green Spot: Léoville Barton
Irish Whiskey
Mitchell and Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9.5/10
"It continues to be good. The spots have never failed me."
Alex: 9.5/10
"There’s a bit of fruitiness in there. It goes down easy. It’s green spot but that much better."
EP 99: Laphroaig - Select
Scotch Whisky
D. Johnston & Co., Laphroaig Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.8/10
"It has a nice burn. For the price, I think it's what you'd expect (from Laphroaig)."
Alex: 8.374/10
"It's good. It's really good. It's smokey, has a really nice flavor. The flavor dissipates a bit quicker than I'd like, especially for a scotch. For the price I don't think you can get a better whisky."
EP 98: Tamnavulin
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tamnavulin Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"It's a solid whiskey, nothing special, but something that is very drinkable and gets the job done. The price to quality ratio is perfect."
Alex: 7/10
"It's nothing incredibly special, its pretty standard, but I have been drinking it throughout the episode non-stop. It's a light and easy scotch."
EP 97: Mimori
Japanese Pure Malt Whisky
Mimori Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
"Super flavorful. Good burn. Japanese Whiskys never fail."
Alex: 8.7/10
"It’s really good. It’s got a nice flavor, a bit of a nutty flavor. Pleases my pallet."
EP 96: Glengoyne 10 Years
Highland Single Malt Scotch
Glengoyne Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It's a nice...winter, by the fire kind of whisky. I like it and for the price, it's fine."
Alex: 8/10
"So, it's got a really interesting flavor that I do like a lot. It's warm...it's got a lot gong on for it."
EP 95: Ayrer's PX
German Whiskey
Ayrer's Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It’s got a spicy flavor. It really hangs in there, it goes down slow with a nice aftertaste."
Alex: 8.5/10
"I like it, it’s got a nice burn, a nice spice, goes down pretty easily. I like it a lot"
EP 94: WhistlePig
Rye Whiskey
WhistlePig Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
"This is one of those times I wish I had more of because it’s so damn good. That slow burn massages you down your throat."
Alex: 8.7/10
"I love the sweetness of the rye and it’s also got the spiciness."
EP 93: The Singleton
Scotch Whiskey
Dufftown Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
"I’ve been enjoying it. The burn for me is mild, I wish there was more of that. I’m liking what it’s giving to me but it goes away pretty quick. It’s not very smokey. Shelf worthy"
Alex: 7.5/10
"I do like the flavor a lot. It’s more complex than the last whiskey. There is still some weird thing that I don’t like about. It, don’t know what it is. I do like it for the price."
EP 92: Cardhu
Scotch Whiskey
Cardhu Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6.5/10
"For 24 euro this is a fine whiskey, it’s nothing you’ll write home about."
Alex: 6/10
"I find it mediocre and neutral. It’s a basic whiskey. It taste like it’s a bit watered down. It’s not bad."
EP 91: Bull Run
Bourbon Whiskey
Bull Run Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
"It's a lovely bourbon. Super Tasty."
Alex: 7.5/10
"There's not many bourbons that I drink like I would drink a rye or scotch, but I keep sipping and drinking it. I really like it."
EP 90: Tomatin
Scotch Whisky
Tomatin Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"Whats nice is it's smokey peatiness, but really subtle, but you still know it's a scotch. When you smell this, you smell some butter, its insane."
Alex: 7.8/10
"I really like it. The weird thing that gets me is I 100% taste the butter in there, which is really weird. Definitely one of the most interesting scotches we have ever had."
EP 89: Hardenberg Club
German Rye Whiskey
Hardenberg Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"It’s a good rye, less sweetness and more of a burn and some spiciness. Shelf worthy."
Alex: 7.5/10
It’s definitely a nice rye, it’s not as sweet as other rye's are. It’s got a bit of spiciness in there. I wish I was a bit smoother, like it, don’t love it."
EP 88: Jameson Black Barrel
Irish Whiskey
Jameson Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"I definitely taste that nuttiness. Lovely."
Alex: 8.5/10
"I like it, you definitely taste that spiciness, has a nice aftertaste. It also has that Jameson signature flavor, but with a little bit extra."
EP 87: Slane
Irish Whiskey
Slane Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It's got a nice burn. Not huge, but it's there. It's extremely affordable. For the taste to cost ratio, I gotta give it an 8."
Alex: 8/10
"It's good. The thing is, this is one of those examples where I drink a lot during the episode. If I am drinking it this easily and this much, it's good. It's got a nice flavor. Solid Irish"
EP 86: Ardbeg Scorch
Scotch Whisky
Ardbeg Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It's smoky man, but I'm okay with this - even though its pushing my limits, I still consider it a good amount of smokey. There's a lot more depth to the flavor than just a smokiness."
Alex: 8/10
"It's not only smoke. This is smokey but has a nice after taste to it. It's smooth with a bit of a sweet undertone at the end in the aftertaste."
EP 85: SKI-HI Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey with Apple Cider
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“As a whiskey, it’s not something I’m going to go back to. Not because it’s bad, but just not my 'deal'. It’s good for what it is.”
Alex: 7/10
“It’s definitely something unique and different. I’m glad we had this. I’ll give it some extra points because it’s creative, it tastes good, but doesn’t have really a whiskey flavor to it.”
EP 84: Jameson - Distillery Edition
Irish Whiskey
Jameson Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“It’s got tons of flavor. There’s a lot going on. I've had three or four non-standard Jameson and they’re all good.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“It’s really good. Tastes good in my mouth. Incredibly smooth. I really missed Irish. [Jameson] is always consistent and good.”
EP 83: Laws
San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey
Laws Whiskey House
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“That’s very tasty. It’s got a good burn. The aftertaste sticks with you a while. The very first sip I had at the beginning of the episode I was like, yeah, that’s an 8.”
Alex: 8/10
“It’s got a lot going on for it. It’s got a spicy flavor to it. I would prefer it to be a bit sweeter and smoother. The flavor is really there and I’m enjoying it.”
EP 82: Military Special
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Atlantic Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 2/10
"It’s an old cola. They should be happy I’m even giving it a 2. It came in a bottle and it’s labeled whiskey. It has a flavor, it just doesn’t taste like whiskey."
Alex: 3/10
“When I first took a sip I was like, it’s not that bad, I expected paint thinner. It’s easy to drink, surprisingly smooth. It taste like warm water with Splenda and a drip of vodka. I’ll give it 2 points for the bottling and label. Out of all the flavors in the world, this is one of them.”
EP 81: Various Cocktails!
No New Whiskey Review This Week
This week we drank three different delicious whiskey cocktails - made from an amazing mixologist using whiskeys we have previously had on the show.
Cocktail 1: Whiskey Sour
Cocktail 2: Old Fashioned
Cocktail 3: Whiskey High Ball
EP 80: Shackelton
Blended Malt Whiskey
Mackinlay & Co. Blenders & Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It’s different from most scotches...which I like. This will keep you warm at night."
Alex: 8/10
"It’s interesting. I’m really enjoying it. This is a really good relaxation whiskey, for someone who wants a scotch, but not something too hardcore. It's something that’s really tasty. It’s an expedition in my mouth."
EP 79: Bulleit 10 Year
Bourbon Whiskey
Bulleit Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"Every thing I've had from Bulleit so far has been good. It's very shelf worthy for the price. Super tasty, great amount of burn. It's not a rye, but it's in that direction."
Alex: 8/10
"I've been liking this the whole time, it's got a deep flavor to it, kind of sweet, but incredibly smooth. I really like it, I'd like to buy a big bottle of it at some point."
EP 78: Bud Spencer - The Legend
German Whisky
St. Kilian Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"Beyond the smokeyness there isn’t a ton there. It’s got a good burn of course. If you remove the smoke there is not a ton going on, what else do you have left? Not a lot. It leaves some to be desired at least for me."
Alex: 7/10
"It is really smokey, but I’m really digging it. The problem is, a lot of the flavor is only smoke, there’s not a lot else going on for it. It’s got a nice flavor; I do like it, I don’t love it."
EP 77: Templeton Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Templeton Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6.5/10
"It’s not amazing. It’s not a bad rye. I think for the price, it’s not shelf worthy. The balance of the alcohol flavor hitting you vs. the other flavors is a bit too much. In general, it’s drinkable."
Alex: 6.5/10
"I agree, it’s a decent rye. I think for the price you can get a better rye, to be honest. There’s a bit of sweetness in there, but it’s not coming through hard. There’s a burn, but not a lot. There’s almost everything there, but not enough."
EP 76: Lambay
Irish Blended Whiskey
Lambay Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"I'm diggin it. I like a whiskey with a lot going on; it's spicy, it's fruity, it doesnt have a huge burn but enough so it keeps me going. For 30 euro it's pretty exciting."
Alex: 9/10
"It's got a lot of cool flavors going on. It's got a nice burn, but not too much, I prefer a but more to be honest. It's sweeter, fruity with a spicy aftertaste. Shelf Worthy."
EP 75: Glenfiddich 15 Years
English Single Malt Whisky
Glenfiddich Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It’s tasty. It’s not blowing me away...it’s good though. This is a good definition of a scotch. Absolutely shelf worthy - 40 bucks for a 15 year, solid scotch."
Alex: 8/10
"I like it a lot. It’s really smooth. It’s got a lot of flavor. This is a scotch. This is a great after-work-drink."
EP 74: Cotswolds Founders Choice
English Single Malt Whisky
Cotswold Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"I love a good burn, but this thing is like an endless burn. The [flavor] is there. It's a good whisky; it's a good flavor, but it's overpowered by the amount of alcohol in it. I don't want to say it's bad."
Alex: 6.5/10
"It's too strong. I am not really enjoying it because every sip I take is like, 'woah Nelly.' This would be great in winter. There is a nice sweet aftertaste that I really enjoy. I'm not gonna say it's a bad whisky."
EP 73: Ayrer's Ruby
German Whisky
Ayrer's Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
"It’s got a good burn that I like. For such a young whisky, it’s good. It’s really interesting. I enjoy this."
Alex: 7.5/10
"I like it. It has a bit of a sweetness to it, but it’s also spicy as well. It’s got interesting flavors. It’s not boring, it’s complex."
EP 72: Bowmore 18
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bowmore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
"This is not too Smokey. For a beginner 'smoker', if you will, this is good for you. It gives you enough of that strong scotch flavor, but doesn’t hit you in the face too hard."
Alex: 9/10
"It’s a very stereotypical, delicious, classic scotch. It’s a little more mild, but still a good strong flavor. This is a classic whisky to have on your shelf. Totally shelf worthy."
EP 71: The Balvenie - Caribbean Cask
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Balvenie Distillery Banffshire
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
"It's not amazing, but it's quite good. If you want something different from a normal scotch, it's the place to go. You can definitely taste those 14 years.”
Alex: 8/10
“I think it's really good. It's not as smokey as I usually like, but I like that sweetness from the Caribbean casks that you can definitely taste.”
EP 70: Willett
Bourbon Whiskey
Willett Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
"It’s good! It has tons of flavor. It’s smooth.”
Alex: 9/10
“This is a bourbon that I love. It’s got a lot of sweet, delicious flavor. This is the most I have drunken a bourbon during an episode.”
EP 69: Dingle
Single Malt Irish Whiskey
County Kerry Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s just tasty. The aftertaste is very sweet. At the very beginning it’s quite strong for an Irish. Very smooth. I’m really enjoying it.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“It’s very tasty, I like that sweetness that comes with it. Not a huge burn, but I don’t really miss it because it’s so tasty and smooth.”
EP 68: FEW
Rye Whiskey
FEW Spirits Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's herby. There's a lot of different flavors going on. It's got the burn...it's a bit spicy but smooth like a typical Rye. Very very good, what can I say.”
Alex: 8.5/10
"FEW Rye has more than a few flavors that I'm tasting. I like the spiciness, I think its smooth. It's got a really nice burn to it. It's a very full flavor.”
EP 67: Sourland Mountain Spirits
Double Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Disch and Sons Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“I am digging this bourbon, baby. It’s spicy...some heat to it. There are very few bourbons that tickle my fancy, [this one] is tasty.”
Alex: 8/10
"There’s a really strong burn. The more you drink it, the easier it gets. It’s spicy, but also with a deep sweeter flavor. I really like it. I’m surprised how much I like it.”
EP 66: Penderyn Myth
Single Malt Welsh Whisky
Penderyn Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“It’s good. If we need more before the review comes, it means we like it. It’s subdued, but what’s there is really good.”
Alex: 7/10
"It’s smooth, a different type of flavor. It’s not crazy strong in any direction. Not a huge burn - a bit, but it’s enough. Shelf worthy.”
EP 65: Stork Club Full Proof Rye
German Rye Whiskey
Spreewood Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
"They make rye that rivals American rye. Good Lord, it’s lovely. Quite tasty."
Alex: 9.3/10
It’s delicious. It’s got a really nice burn. It has a heavy flavor, which I like."
EP 64: Flaming Pig
Irish Whiskey
Flaming Pig Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"It’s a tasty Irish. The aftertaste is nice and slow, a lot going on. This is the definition of shelf worthy. Affordable, tasty, interesting.“
Alex: 8.3/10
"It’s really good, I really like it. I love the creamy taste to it. It’s got a nice burn, not too hard, the flavors aren’t super in your face anywhere, but very tasty.
EP 63: Belgian Owl
Belgian Single Malt Whisky
Belgian Owl Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“For a three year old whisky, this is quite good. It’s tasty.”
Alex: 8/10
“There’s a lot of flavor there. It tastes good. I wouldn’t say it’s anything crazy special...it’s something I would drink again."
EP 62: Säntis Malt
Swiss Alpine Whisky
Locher Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
It’s interesting. It just does not fit my pallet and what I like. I’m glad I tried it. I’d rather have this than something without a lot of flavor. Somewhere out there, there is somebody who would really enjoy this, it's just not meant for me."
Alex: 4/10
“This is something if I had it a few more times I could learn to like. The more I’m drinking it the more I like it, but I don’t like it...yet. It doesn’t taste like a bad whiskey. It just has flavors I don’t like. My tongue is like naaah.”
EP 61: Nestville
Slovakian Whisky
Nestville Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“It’s good. It’s a stronger flavor. There’s a little bit [of burn]. It’s interesting...”
Alex: 7/10
“I like it. Especially for the price, it’s amazing. It’s got a nice sweeter flavor that I like.”
EP 60: Hammer Head
Single Malt Czech Whisky
Pradlo Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“It’s tasty. Has a nice smoothness; easy to drink. Has a bold flavor. It’s got a uniqueness to it.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I’ve been enjoying it throughout the episode very much. It’s very tasty. It’s incredibly smooth; goes down super easy.”
EP 59: Vina - The Italian Whisky
Italian Whisky
Puni Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6.5/10
“It doesn’t really stand out. Not a remarkable whisky. There is very little burn, very subtle. I would put the bottle on your shelf - not necessarily to drink it.”
Alex: 6/10
“It’s definitely smooth and easy to drink. It’s not giving me a lot of flavor generally. The flavor there is good, but it lasts a second and it’s gone.”
EP 58: Adnams
Triple Malt English Whisky
Copper House Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“There’s flavors in here that I’m not used to and I’m digging it. The burn is not big, but it’s there. It’s got a bold flavor.”
Alex: 8/10
“I find it really really smooth. 'Bold' is a good way to put it. For 50 €, it’s worth the price.”
EP 57: Armorik
Single Malt French Whisky
Warenghem Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“I have been enjoying what’s going in my mouth. I have been enjoying sipping this. My expectations were low, but it exceeded my expectations.”
Alex: 7.5/10
“I do like it. It has this interesting fruity flavor. It's nothing crazy, but it has this special, 'how you doing' there. Clearly, the French can make liquids. I like it a lot.”
EP 56: Paul John
Single Malt Indian Whisky
Paul John Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I like it, it’s good. It clears the sinuses. It’s got a stronger burn. It’s a flavor that slaps you in the face. It’s tasty.”
Alex: 8.0/10
“It’s strong, but I like it. Definitely not a beginners whisky. It tastes like a really strong scotch.”
EP 55: Roe & Co
Blended Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I am a big Irish whiskey fan. This is a good Irish whiskey. It’s got a good burn - it’s smooth. It’s got this flavor, I can’t put my finger on it. It’s not present in a standard Irish whiskey. Good substitute for a Jameson.”
Alex: 8.2 (8 for Geoff's Mom)/10
“This whiskey gave me a very good first impression. It’s got a sweet fruity flavor that I’m really enjoying. I did not expect this.”
EP 54: Dalwhinnie - 15 Year
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dalwhinnie Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“There’s nothing amazing about this whisky. It’s a diet scotch, scotch light. It’s a solid standard whiskey that I’ll go to, that I’ll drink. Nothing sets it’s apart from the other 53 whiskeys we’ve had.”
Alex: 7/10
“I wish there was more “scotch flavor” to it, it’s not smokey at all. It’s average.”
EP 53: Glenfarclas - 12 Year
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenfarclas Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It does have a little bit of smokiness, a little bit of the burn, and a little smoothness. From the first sip I knew it was an 8. It’s a very tasty scotch at a very good price.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I really like this whisky. It just tastes like a really good scotch. It’s warm and it’s got a decent burn. Smoky, but not too smoky. Really, really solid whisky.”
EP 52: Enso
Pot Still Japanese Whisky
Enso Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s pretty dull, flavor wise. Having said that this is a beautiful whisky, it tastes good. Other Japanese Whiskies we’ve had are better. Has little to no burn at all. I don’t think this is worth 40 Euro.”
Alex: 8/10
“I really like it. Has more of a sweeter flavor. Smooth maybe to a fault. You can definitely get a better whisky than this. It is missing something, but the flavor it gives me, I like.”
EP 51: Heaven's Door
American Straight Rye Whiskey
Heaven's Door Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s a rye. It’s good. I can’t say it’s an extremely special rye. It’s a solid quality rye. I can’t really fault it. It's very good. I enjoy drinking it.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“It doesn’t have this usually sweeter taste, but I do like the taste. It has that bite to it, it’s got a nice burn. My brain keeps putting it to my face.”
EP 50: Blackforest Wild Whisky
German Single Malt Whisky
Franz Wild Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's hard to describe, I can't put my finger on what this whisky is. I drink it and I like it. There's a lot going on for like 5-10 seconds and I like that.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I really like it, I didn't expect it to be this good. It's sweeter, not a lot of burn to it."
EP 49: Writer's Tears - Copper Pot
Aged Single Pot and Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Walsh Whiskey Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“I find it very good, very comforting. Smooth Whiskey. For 25 Euro, I feel this is 40 Euro worth of whiskey flavor.”
Alex: 7.5/10
“For 25 Euro I recommend this to everybody. The flavory is nothing crazy. I wouldn't say it's full bodied. It's got a decent flavor and a decent burn, but for 25 Euro it's very good."
EP 48: Elsburn Wayfare Cast Strength
German Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Hercynian Distilling Company
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“Very strange flavor for whiskey. It’s much sweeter than any whiskey I have ever had. Definitely a winter whiskey. It’s not the standard whiskey flavor, but I really like what it’s giving me. I like that it’s different.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“One of the most interesting whiskeys we have ever had. This would be a really good after thanksgiving whiskey. One of the most unique whiskeys we have ever had."
EP 47: Aberfeldy 18 Year
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Aberfeldy Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“Very interesting color. It's really good. In my mind, it does not taste like a 100 euro whisky - it's a really good whisky, doesn't blow me out of my seat."
Alex: 9.5/10
“I really do like this fruity taste that I'm getting. I can't give a reason its not a 10. It's perfect. It's a really, really, really fantastic whisky.”
EP 46: Talisker Skye
Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Talisker Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“I like it. Nothing to write home about, but it’s good. It’s a good faithful scotch."
Alex: 7.3/10
“I’m liking this a lot. I find it exceptionally smooth. Not super smoky, not super anything. Whiskey I would order at a restaurant.”
EP 45: Starward Single Malt Australian Whisky
Single Malt Whisky
New World Whisky Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“There’s nothing special about it. It’s a good 'have in your hand keep refilling' type of whiskey. Above average. I enjoy it."
Alex: 7.7/10
“I could use a little bit more. Really nice after taste that lingers in my nose. Nothing incredibly mind blowing.”
EP 44: Kyrö Malt Rye Whisky
Finnish Rye Whisky
Kyrö Distillery Company
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“I dig it, its super good. It's like I'm sipping a waffle. This is a winter whisky."
Alex: 9/10
“I'm really really surprised. Kyrö, amazing. It's so different.”
EP 43: Stork Club Smoky Rye
German Rye Whiskey
Spreewood Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“It's not reminiscent of any whiskey I have ever had. It's on its own."
Alex: 9/10
“Stork are too consistent. I like it, it pleases my tongue, my whole body is enjoying it right now.”
EP 42: Bunnahabhain 12
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Burn Stewart Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.0/10
“Is that a bit sweet? Very interesting burn. I'm liking what it's giving me."
Alex: 8.3/10
“I'm picking up what it's putting down. It's a super super solid whisky.”
EP 41: Nikka Miyagikyo
Single Malt Whisky
Miyagikyo Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“This is plenty complex. That's a good whisky. It has a nice slow burn."
Alex: 8/10
“A very different flavor from what we've had recently. It's good whisky.”
EP 40: Lagavulin - 16 Years
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lagavulin Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's really good. if I had to make a list of my top 5 scotch, I would probably put it on there."
Alex: 8/10
“Wish there was a bit of sweetness...this is like really smooth. You know what, maybe I'll have it tomorrow, and it'll be a ten.”
EP 39: Redbreast - 12 Years
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Midleton Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“That's a whiskey. This has the bite and it's very smooth as well. From that first sip it was really tasty."
Alex: 9/10
“I'm going to enjoy drinking this. It's exceptionally smooth...this one is a higher price, but the flavor really reflects that price”
EP 38: Mack by Mackmyra
Swedish Single Malt Whisky
The Gravity Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“The thing is it's not bad, there's just really not a lot going on here. It's just as you drink it, it just leaves you wanting...it just needs a little bit more."
Alex: 6/10
“This is kind of like a...decent Irish whiskey that you put ice in that has now warmed up [and you've let that ice] melt. It kind of tastes like a watered down Irish whiskey. But, I don't hate it.”
EP 37: The Dead Rabbit
Irish Whiskey
The Dublin Liberties Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“For what it is, and the price it has, I enjoy it. It’s a good whiskey. I’d be happy to have it on my shelf."
Alex: 7/10
“While recording, I’ve been drinking this like I’ve been drinking a beer…this one’s been super easy [to drink].”
EP 36: Elijah Craig - Small Batch
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Heaven Hill Distilleries
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's super satisfying. The burn is just enough, not too much. I really enjoyed this."
Alex: 8/10
"I think that's the first time I had a bourbon where I really enjoyed the first sip. Definitely the favorite bourbon I've had.”
EP 35: Sazerac Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“As the episode went on and the more sips I had...my mouth is telling me, this is pretty damn good. As far as rye's go, this is in the top."
Alex: 8.5/10
"I really like it. I would recommend people buy it, and the bottle is gorgeous.”
EP 34: Amrut - Fusion
Single Malt Indian Whisky
Amrut Distilleries Pvt. Ltd.
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“If you're a non-smokey whisky guy, you'll be OK with this. This is a solid whisky and I really enjoy it."
Alex: 8.5/10
"I got to say though...I'm really enjoying it. It's got this initial smokiness, then you get this sweetness after. It's kind of like a smokey rye.”
EP 33: Laphroaig - 10 Year
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
D. Johnston & Co., Laphroaig Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“This might be my top smokey whisky. It's very acceptable for someone who doesn't like smokiness that much."
Alex: 9/10
"That is smokey. And it is definitely a rich flavor like the bottle suggests. That's really good.”
EP 32: Jameson Crested
Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey
New Midleton Distillery (Irish Distillers)
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“That’s really tasty. It’s not that much more [cost] than standard Jameson, but you’re getting a lot more."
Alex: 8.5/10
"That’s really good. I’m really digging it…it’s better than I thought…”
Matt (Guest): 9/10
“This to me, man...it reminds me of that old school kick...if it were wearing a suit and a tie and trying to charm me for the night.”
EP 31: Speymhor
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Speymhor Distillers Company
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“I wouldn’t voluntarily pick this off of a shelf. I’m not even going to continue talking about this."
Alex: 5/10
"This is one of the few whiskeys, the more I drink it, the less I like it. There’s a really weird aftertaste…I’m not enjoying this.”
EP 30: Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Woodford Reserve Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10 or 8/10 (on a "good day")
“Out of all the bourbons I’ve had this is probably in the top 3."
Alex: 8/10
"I can still confidently say I’m not a bourbon person, but this is one I would drink…on the regular.”
EP 29: Stork Single Malt
German Whiskey
Spreewood Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's very smooth actually. I'm loving the delayed burn."
Alex: 9/10
"It said on the bottle 'crisp and fresh' and my first sip, I'm definitely getting the crispiness...I'm liking it a lot.”
EP 28: Red Spot
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mitchell & Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 11/10
“This is punching you in the face in the best possible way. This is my dream whiskey...that is what I’ve been looking for my whole life."
Alex: 11/10
"Oh my god, it tastes so good. It’s perfect...tt’s as smooth as it gets. We gave the ‘Yellow Spot’ a 10 out of 10 - this is better.”
EP 27: Canadian Club - Classic 12
Small Batch Blended Canadian Whisky
Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6.5/10 (Neat) or 8/10 (cocktail mixer)
“It’s good…I can just sense this would be a good mixer. I think like this Canadian Club and a standard bottle of Jameson - I think anybody should have in their liquor cabinet just as something to pull out and make a drink with”.
Alex: 6.5/10
"It’s ’s a totally fine Canadian whiskey, but that’s it….there’s not a lot of big flavours coming at you and the burn comes at a weird time.”
EP 26: The Ardmore
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Ardmore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“I’m liking it so far and I’m not a big scotch guy…what’s in the glass, I wish there was like 15% more of it.”
Alex: 7.5/10
“Smokey…It’s sweet smokiness…but there’s no aftertaste and it goes away rather quickly.”
EP 25: Peaky Blinder
Blended Irish Whiskey
Sadler's Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“It’s a very standard...you put it in my hand…OK that’s a whiskey. It’s not doing a hell of a lot for me.”
Alex: 6/10
“My first impression was kind of like Ryan’s. I was kind of like, “meh”…but I’m kind of liking this one.”
Ryan (Guest): 6.5/10
“I would also give it a 6, but I’m going to give it an extra .5 for the British connection.”
EP 24: Glenfiddich - 12 Years
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
William Grant and Sons
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“Yeah, that’s a good scotch. It’s the definition of what is a solid scotch.”
Alex: 8/10
“Very smooth. A super-duper solid scotch.”
EP 23: Nikka Whiskey From The Barrel
Japanese Blended Whisky
Miyagikyo and Yoichi Distilleries
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“There is a very slight smokiness. This is just enough where I love it.“
Alex: 75/100
"That first sip is very strong…it tastes good. The more I’m drinking it, I’m liking it.”
EP 22: Kavalan Classic
Taiwanese Single Malt Whiskey
Kavalan Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“That’s tasty…it’s smooth and then it turns into this long burn, which is interesting.”
Alex: 76/100
“Whoop, there it is…it’s something that tastes different from anything that we’ve had. I like it.”
EP 21: Bain's Cape Mountain Whiskey
South African Single Grain Whiskey
James Sedgwick Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"Thats...that’s a thing. Especially in the beginning it is quite sweet and then the bite comes, and it goes away rather quickly.”
Alex: 8/10
"That’s surprisingly good! This is really exciting, I’m excited right now…it’s kind of like a Rye.”
EP 20: Slyrs - Single Malt
German Single Malt Whisky
Lantenhammer Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“Don’t take this the wrong way, any Slyrs fans, there’s not a whole lot going on.”
Alex: 6/10
"Very mild. It kind of tastes like an Irish…it’s solid, but it’s not something I’d sit down and go 'wow'."
EP 19: Teeling - Single Batch
Irish Whiskey
Teeling Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I'll be hard pressed to say anything bad about this whiskey. It's a fricken solid whiskey.”
Alex: 8/10
"Exceptionally smooth...not boring."
EP 18: Lot No. 40
Canadian Rye Whisky
Hiram Walker Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s really doing it for me…it’s a strong flavour, but not overwhelming.”
Alex: A-
"Oh yeah, I’m a rye guy. I’m a big fan of it."
EP 17: Glenrothes - Select reserve
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenrothes Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s well balanced. It’s just enough of everything.”
Alex: 7/10
"It’s really tasty and it’s one of these ones I can probably drink all night. It’s very smooth and light."
EP 16: 1776
Straight Rye Whiskey
James E. Pepper Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I’m a rye guy. I wish I had a t-shirt that says, “I’m a rye guy”…it’s really easy to drink.”
Alex: 9/10
"It’s a little spicy and it goes down really smooth…full bodied."
EP 15: Four Roses - Single Barrel
Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Four Roses Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“I’m getting like a sweet, syrupy maple kind of flavour…It’s enjoyable to drink, but not what I’d grab first.”
Alex: 6/10
“I don’t dislike it..bourbon is not my top choice."
EP 14: Nomad
Blended Scotch & Spanish Whiskey
Gonzalez Byaas Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s very solid and I enjoy it.”
Alex: 7/10
“The more I drink it, the more I like it. It’s getting sweeter by the sip."
EP 13: Yellow Spot
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mitchell & Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 10/10
“Oh man. That’s just so good. Too easy to drink. You feel every moment as it goes down, in a good way.”
Alex: Six Thumbs Up
“It’s delicious. I want to give it six thumbs up.”
EP 12: Pike Creek
Canadian Whiskey
Pike Creek Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"Beautiful Whiskey. I’m super satisfied and I can smell pancakes in the bottle."
Alex: 9/10
"It tastes like Canada. This was a curveball pick but it’s fantastic. I want to drink this all night."
EP 11: Suntory
Blended Japanese Whiskey
Yamazaki, Hakushu, & Chita Distilleries
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It says silky on the bottle and that’s the perfect description of what’s going on in my mouth.”
Alex: 8/10
“There is no smokiness to it. I very much enjoyed it throughout the episode.”
EP 10: Tullamore Dew
Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Tullamore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"It’s good. It doesn’t overwhelm me. Maybe because I had higher expectations."
Alex: 6/10
"I like it but had better in comparison. I’ll definitely drink it though."
EP 9: Highland Park
Single Malt Scotch
Highland Park Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
"Average. Good but nothing new."
Alex: 5/10
"Pretty standard Scotch. Nothing more, nothing less."
EP 8: Stork Club Straight Rye
German Rye Whiskey
Spreewood Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“Let’s keep drinking this one.”
Alex:9/10
“I’m 100% here for this Whiskey. Big fan!”
EP 7: Monkey Shoulder
Blended Malt Scotch
William Grant & Sons Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"Quite Good. Not a super strong flavor, but I like that."
Alex: 7/10
"Excellent. And the first one I can pronounce!"
EP 6: Bulleit Rye
Straight American Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Whiskey Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: Two Thumbs Up
I’m really enjoying this one. It has a good burn. I can keep on drinking this."
Alex: Three Thumbs Up
"I don’t want to stop drinking this."
EP 5: Ledaig
Single Malt Scotch
Tobermory Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
"This is really nice. There is a sweetness coming in when it hits your tongue and a delayed smokiness that I like. "
Alex: 8/10
"I really like this one. Definitely a winner."
EP 4: Dalmore
Highland Single Malt Scotch
Dalmore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: No rating, but it's safe to say, not our favorite
“It’s fine for a gift but I wouldn’t buy it again. The taste dies out rather quickly.”
Alex: No rating, but it's safe to say, not our favorite
“I’m a little disappointed. It’s better than the Connemara from episode 3 but tastes like a bottle of Jameson left in a fire.”
EP 3: Connemara
Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Cooley Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6,5/10
“It surprised me. It’s a good hybrid with the mild smokiness of Scotch and the smoothness of an Irish Whiskey."
Alex: 7/10
“It’s more smokey than I would expect from an Irish Whiskey. I really enjoy this."
EP 2: Grangestone
Highland Single Malt Scotch
Unknown Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“Not much to it, the most basic of basic.”
Alex: 5/10
“The more I drink it, the less I like it.”
EP 1: Green Spot Whiskey
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mitchell & Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“Super smooth, nice burn going down, good for the price and doesn’t break the bank.”
Alex: 9/10
“I love it...I’m a fan.”