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In this episode of the podcast, Will and Greeze are trying their hand at a blind sample game. Will introduces sampes labeled A, B, and C, filled with samples he has previously tried during the show. Greeze will have to guess which two he has sampled before, and which one is a new addition.   After navigating through the mystery samples, the hosts switch gears and dig into a bottle of Three Chord toasted honey whiskey. The whiskey is a fusion of Kentucky bourbon and corn whiskey, with a blend of MGP bourbons and Kentucky corn whiskey aged in toasted barrels, finished in honey barrels. The resulting flavor is characterized by a bold, sweet, and smooth profile with a honey finish that leaves a unique and balanced taste on the palate.   Will and Greeze praise the whiskey's balanced sweetness and the combination of flavors that come together perfectly, with notes of honey, corn, and bourbon adding an extra layer of complexity to the blend. They also share the whiskey's unique backstory, which includes the incorporation of melodies and music into the whiskey-making process, creating a harmony of tastes and sounds. Overall, it's a satisfying conclusion to an episode that delivers both intrigue and indulgence for whiskey lovers everywhere. [00:01:41] Fundraiser success for Kira's father's cancer battle. [00:06:37] Sampling game with potentially dangerous past samples. [00:08:13] Possible summarized text: Taste test guessing game with Buffalo Trace. [00:12:36] Coyotes safe, werewolves absent. Nose good, bitter end. [00:16:01] Whiskey feedback, forgot knowledge, A&C guessed. [00:22:31] Tasting different whiskies, discussing their details. [00:27:57] Whiskey event featured 600 available bottles. [00:30:56] Blend of bourbon & corn whiskey w/ honey. [00:33:49] Whiskey with honey taste, especially later ones. [00:36:59] Balanced, unique whiskey; worth $59.

In this episode of our podcast, we cover a wide range of topics brought up by our listeners. First, we discuss the importance of strong passwords and the dangers of weak ones. We also delve into the world of whiskey, evaluating two different brands based solely on their labels. Our attention then turns to the issue of carbon offsets and whether they really work. We debate the effectiveness of this practice and share our own experiences with it. Moving on, we discuss an Instagram account recovery issue and offer some advice on how to handle it.  We also play a blind buying game, where Greeze buys random items and we have to guess what they are. We also touch on the availability and quality of local products and the importance of supporting them.  Lastly, we talk about the comedic personality Bert Kreischer and how his character and real-life persona have become blurred. We sympathize with his sentiment and relate to his struggles. Overall, this episode is packed with a variety of interesting topics and conversations that will keep you entertained and informed. [00:05:03] Will and Greeze play a game where Greeze buys random items they don't know and guesses what it is, while also drinking. They bought bottles but don't remember why or what they are. [00:07:47] Text discusses finding information on Instagram, but ultimately concludes that good whiskey is meant to be enjoyed. [00:11:53] A blend of bourbons with 40% 13-year Kentucky bourbon and various other ages and percentages, with a maximum malted barley percentage of 12%. [00:18:38] A sweet mash whiskey impressed the host. [00:23:41] Will is unsure about the password, reveals what he thought it was, but changed it due to a security alert. [00:27:54] Podcaster Bert Kreischer talks about blurring the lines between stage persona and real self. [00:36:34] Will questions the effectiveness of carbon offsets and doubts whether people actually use them. [00:37:21] Discussion about offsetting carbon footprint with airline miles and a surprising cost outcome. [00:43:48] Man passes sobriety test by blaming the road's off camber design.

On this episode of The PodCask: a Podcast About Whiskey, Will and Greeze talk with Mike and Danny of Penelope Bourbon, who talk about the recent news of their brand being acquired by MGP. They discuss how the acquisition could benefit the brand and answer viewer questions. The episode also dives into the art of blending and highlights the innovative cask choices by Penelope Whiskey. [00:00:27] Podcast is going live with founders of Penelope discussing MGP acquiring their brand. Surprised many as Penelope sources from MGP. Exclusive conversation. [00:06:33] A unique suitcase that folds in half and has wheels surprised a ticket counter employee. [00:12:16] Two guys are excited about their business, which is growing from grassroots to multinational. It needs a lot of barrels and capital to compete with others, but they found a good fit. They're still going to be involved in running it with a new team, and this is just the next chapter. [00:17:46] Access to a lot of whiskey was a big selling point, and the brand intentionally worked their way into older juice. They started with 2-3 year barrels and gradually increased to 6-year-old barrels. [00:24:43] Appreciation for past experiences in the wine community, with a positive attitude towards small successes. [00:29:34] Colleague rushes in, quickly goes through samples and production meeting begins. [00:35:50] Appreciation for the interviewee's insights on their impressive project, expressed gratitude, and a lighthearted comment about continuing to enjoy their drink. [00:43:00] Whiskey brand's acquisition causes excitement due to possibility of creative freedom and more capital for expansion. [00:49:58] Promotion of Penelope, support and subscription.  

In this special episode, your favorite whiskey enthusiasts take a break from their usual shenanigans and take their chances with Rum. Join us as we dive into the world of rum flights, exploring the rich flavors and unique characteristics of various rums from around the globe. Grab your favorite glass, sit back, and let's pretend we are on a dadgum beach. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share our podcast with fellow rum and whiskey lovers. Stay tuned for more episodes, and let us know in the comments what other spirits you'd like us to explore!

Will and Greeze have no specific inside info, but they decide to take a stab at predicting what Buffalo Trace may do with all those aging barrels after their large expansion. Then, after the 15, they try Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey - a 100% rye malt, cask strength pick - and give it the buy, par, pass rating. Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com

To complete our trilogy of Pick Your Pick games provided by our buddy and magician Ty Gallenbeck, we taste through 4 samples of high proof bourbon to try and find the same picked by us. In this case, it's the blend created at WWB4 by Will, Dixon Dedman, James Smith, Chad Perkins, and Dan Shook. Then, after the 15, we try Jim Beam Lineage. This is a 15 year old limited release from Jim Beam at 111 proof. 

Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Will and Greeze play a game sent to them from their buddy, Ty Gallenbeck. It's called "pick your pick." They try 4 single barrels and try to figure out which one is a barrel pick they had previously selected. This hidden pick is an Eagle Rare called Bed Pour. Then, after the 15, they try a single barrel rye from Copper Sky out of Colorado and give it the Buy, Bar, Pass treatment 

Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Will and Greeze went live to celebrate crossing 6,000 YouTube subscribers, announce a new barrel pick available through Oak and Thieves, and pay a game sent to them by their friend Ty Gallenbeck. Hope you enjoy go order that RY3!  

Will and Greeze talk about the bill in the Kentucky state legislature that would phase out the tax on aging barrels over a period of 15 years. Then we find out that Greeze is in favor of higher taxes. After the 15, they drink Blue Run High Rye Bourbon from Spring 2022 and give it the buy, bar, pass rating.  Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store

Will and Greeze were sent a Stranahan's Blue Peak by longtime listener Brian (he also sent Will some flies to fish with, so he skyrocketed to the top of the best listener's chart). This bottle sparked the idea to do some other American Single Malts in a line up: ASW's Red X, Jack Daniel's American Single Malt, and ASW Duality Cask Strength.  Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store

Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Will and Greeze go live and take phone calls giving the highlights of Whiskey Weekend Batch 5 in Franklin, TN.  

Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store One of the most fun things in whiskey, is to build a blind flight for a friend. Will and Greeze take the opportunity to build each other a blind flight, then they walk each other through the tasting. Then, they give each other a chance to rate each other's flight.   

Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Greeze went down to ASW Distillery in Atlanta for a release of a new Oak and Thieves pick. Also, they try some delicious samples sent from friends, like the Russel's Reserve Single Rickhouse Bourbon. Then, after the 15, they try the 13th Colony Double Oaked Bourbon.   

There has been a lot of discouraging news for bourbon hunters these days, as it seems more and more that the system is stacked against those just tryin' to find a Pappy. Will and Greeze discuss the "2-tier system," where those in the distro game are cutting the allocations off at the pass. Then, Will blinds Greeze on Calumet 8 year and gets his buy, bar, pass rating. 

BUY TICKETS TO WHISKEY WEEKEND: http://whiskeytainment.com Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Will and Greeze come up with a conspiracy theory surrounding all the unidentified objects being shot down over the US, and it's tied to bourbon (it is also completely tongue in cheek and meant for parody purposes). Then they talk about all the fun that will be had at Whiskey Weekend Batch 5 in Franklin, TN March 9-12, 2023. Buy Tickets at whisktainment.com  

Whiskey the Pooh Video: https://www.patreon.com/posts/whiskey-pooh-78292860 BUY TICKETS TO WHISKEY WEEKEND: http://whiskeytainment.com Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Will and Greeze were prompted by a listener's comment from a show a few weeks back to discuss what the whiskey landscape will look like if prices fall. Then, after the 15, the drink Parker's Heritage Collection Heavy Char Bourbon gifted to them from their buddy Chris. Enjoy.  

BUY TICKETS TO WHISKEY WEEKEND: http://whiskeytainment.com Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Our buddy Chris from Colorado sent us a blind tasting of 4 whiskeys: A-C were to be drank together and D to be drank on it's own. We do our duty and drink them, discuss them, guess them, then we reveal them. A fun game! Then, on the 15, we drink a Parker's Heritage Heavy Char Wheat whiskey that Chris also sent us, and give it the buy, bar, pass rating.  

BUY TICKETS TO WHISKEY WEEKEND: http://whiskeytainment.com Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Will poses the question to Greeze, "What Are People Drinking?" It seems basic, but between a glut of store picks and new non-distiller producers, it seems more difficult than ever to decipher the prevailing winds of the bourbon public. So they talk about it, and they drink some Old Soul Cask Strength that was picked by our buddy Tarak at Elixir in Spring Hill, TN. 

BUY TICKETS TO WHISKEY WEEKEND: http://whiskeytainment.com Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Will and Greeze head over to their buddy Chase's house to drink some bourbon in his beautiful home library/bourbon room, hear about his dusty hunting in Italy, and BUY, BAR, PASS Barrell Seagrass Rye. 

BUY TICKETS TO WHISKEY WEEKEND: http://whiskeytainment.com Support us: http://Patreon.com/thePodCask Barrel Club: http://OakandThieves.com Merch: http://thePodCask.com/Store Greeze talks about the first and last time he ever rode a horse. Then Will and Greeze side-by-side some Rittenhouse Rye standard and store pick offerings. Then, after the 15, they try Calumet 16 year old bourbon and give it the Buy, Bar, Pass rating.