Tasting whiskey can feel intimidating, especially when you hear professionals casually describing layers of flavors that seem impossible to find on your own. This episode pulls back the curtain on what's really happening when people "taste like a pro" and why your experience is not lacking, it's just still developing. We'll dive into the breakdown of how whiskey tasting works, what things you should actually be focusing on, and a few tips that will help make your tasting experience better, whether you're trying things out at home or out at a distillery with friends.

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Dry January is the perfect time for reflection on our habits, our choices, and our intentions. It can be so beneficial, but if you're a bourbon lover, it can become really boring, really fast. In this episode, we're diving into some fun and interesting alcohol alternatives that are perfect for trying out during Dry January. You never know, you may love them so much that they become a normal part of your life long after Dry January ends.

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Happy New Year! You've probably already decided on a few resolutions and goals for the year, but wouldn't it be fun if you had some bourbon resolutions to enjoy too? That's what this episode is all about! I'm giving you some bourbon-specific new years resolutions to try out, along with some fun challenges that will have you drinking better bourbon by the end of the year.

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This episode delivers a month-by-month recap of the biggest news in the spirits industry from 2025, highlighting some major developments across American whiskey, Irish whiskey, tequila, global craft distilling, and more. We're diving into regulatory changes that took place, huge acquisitions that happened, high-profile releases, and emerging production technologies. Plus, we're sharing some big moves being made in the diversity, sustainability, and growth of the industry on an international scale. This episode is for you if you want to make sure you're in the know on the news, trends, and changes of the spirits industry, and what all of those changes mean heading into 2026.

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As we get ready to head into a new year, we're taking a fresh look at the state of craft distilleries. This episode breaks down the terminology, trends, pressures, and innovations shaping the future of small-batch spirits. Are they on the rise or will we see more of them closing their doors in the near future? Whether you're a whiskey nerd, a business-minded drinker, or someone who wants to understand how the industry is shifting, this one gives you the context behind what's happening.

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If you're looking for budget-friendly gifts for the bourbon lover in you life (or just a new inexpensive but tasty bottle for yourself), then this episode is for you! We're sharing 10 delicious bourbon bottles that you can get for under $40, plus the mash bills and tasting notes for each one so you know exactly what to expect. These are perfect for gifts or stocking stuffers that won't break the bank, or if you're just looking to add a cheap bourbon bottle to your bar that doesn't taste disappointing.

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In past episodes, we've talked about some of the origins of whiskey and scotch, but how did bourbon make its way onto the scene? This episode is all about diving into the story of the man, the myth, the legend that fathered bourbon as we know it. We'll take a little walk through history to discover bourbon's origin story and answer the ultimate question: was bourbon actually invented by a Baptist preacher?

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Only one week until Thanksgiving and if you're looking to add a little more whiskey into your holiday, then you'll love this episode! We're hosting the special Thanksgiving episode a week early to give you time to prep the perfect recipes, and we've got them for you. This episode dives into the perfect bourbon-infused recipes to add to your Thanksgiving dinner lineup, plus gives you the perfect cocktail recipes to pair with each part of the meal.

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