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About a month ago rumors broke that the beloved Old Grand Dad 114 was kicking the bucket. A WhiskeyTuber released a video discussing an article from Vine Pair stating that insider information from Jim Beam was going to stop making OGD 114.

The good news is at the time of uploading this Podcast the videos description has been updated stating "people at Beam reached out to me to let me know that Old-Grand Dad 114 is indeed still in production and will continue to be."

That being said this episode looks at the news swirling around at the time of these rumors and what our thoughts where.

In a first for our Podcast, we've received a blind whiskey flight, sent to us from The_Whiskey Shaman Podcast.

In This episode we share our thoughts on this blind flight of wonderful whiskeys as we try our best to guess what the heck we are tasting.

A big thanks to Randall, and go check out this Podcast. Links below to his YouTube and Spotify.

https://youtube.com/@the_whiskeyshaman?si=vkb_Zab-nzftSqq_

https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGOHWkhFwlEcQJOkxK7WP?si=274677af8c5849aa

Its normal to think that when you spend more money on a product, you receive a product that has more to offer. Whether it's an economy car vs a luxury car, or maybe cheep plane tickets vs first class. We think at times that justifies shelling out more monkey then maybe we need to.

But when it comes to whiskey, would you be able to pick out a cheep whiskey next to an expensive one? Perhaps your saying reading this thinking " Absolutely, only a complete novice wouldn't be able to tell the difference!"

Well in this episode we blind cheep bourbons next to very expensive bourbons to see "Do You Get More When You Spend More?"

Normally we talk a lot about hard to find or high proof whiskeys and those are fine, however what about the daily drinker? In this new episode we try some whiskeys that we thought could be good candidates for daily drinkers.

News for this week.

* Russell's Reserve releases a 15 year limited edition of Russell's Reserve. Hitting stores starting July 1st.

* Heaven Hill unveils its grain to glass line up

Carter, Dylan, Zach, and the faceless Liquor Boy Duke it out to find the best scotch in the $40 price range. 🥃 #ScotchLovers

Max cost of $40 "Tax not included, no coupons or club only discounts. Normal store sales are allowed". Size of the bottle can not be less then 700ml but can be more. Needs to be Scotch. Give this episode a listen and I hope you find these challenges fun like we do. At the end of this episode the bottle reveal was very unexpected, but hey that's what make these fun. Follow us on Instagram as well as Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Link to our YouTube.

https://youtu.be/YF013hh0UAg

While waiting for our fourth member of the podcast to arrive. Zach decides to quiz Liquor Boy and Dylan on the rich history of Scotch Whisky. Do they have the knowledge to pass Zach's quiz, most likely not. Stupid quiz, who actually knows these questions?

In the first meeting of "The League of Rotund Men" finished Bourbon is put under the preverbal microscope.

Bourbon is a highly regulated category in the United States. With a number of legal criterias, one of which is the need to be aged in new charred oak containers. Now however with the booming popularity of bourbon finishing, it seems that there is an never ending increases of Bourbons finding their way into more unique finishing barrels.

Today as the current definition stands, any Bourbon that is transferred into a seconded barrel that isn't a new charred oak barrel, would not be legally a Bourbon. This is what leads us to our podcast topic. Should whiskeys that are finished be allowed to still hold on to the name Bourbon for labeling purposes?

Video link to YouTube

https://youtu.be/GeepzqSGkAg

March 3 marked the 127th anniversary of the Bottle and Bond Act. In 1897 the act was made into law for the reason to protect consumers from fraudulent whiskey producers and rectifiers. Fast forward to the present, the day of rectifiers have long such passed and many consumers don't know what Bottled in Bond is. Or, if they do know what it is, most won't be able to tell you what it means... This brought a question forward. Is Bottle In Bond Still Relevant?

Video version linked bellow.

https://youtu.be/H_NEkRn-3kA

Crowded Barrel released two different whisky's, both called McGimmick 15 year Single Grain. Today Dylan reviews one of them that was finished in Chardonnay barrels. Link to the video version of this review below.

https://youtu.be/333yhh-hr7U

A quick and dirty review of Green Rivers new standard rye offering. This 95 % rye and 5% malted barley offers big flavors for the lower price of around $35.

If you want to watch the video version of this review, there is a link bellow. https://youtu.be/J9vsxFwM168

As the podcast enters closer into its forth year of recording. The need for updates and changes have become more apparent. In the first part of this episode we will go over those changes and how they will be used to improve the content that we create.

Then when the house keeping is all done I will highlight our favorite whiskeys that came out of 2023.

Single Reviews are back for 2024. For the first review of the year Dylan takes a dive " without a Parachute " into Traveller Whiskey.

Chris Stapleton's recent collaboration with Buffalo Trace Distillery Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.

Its been a hot minute since we uploaded. We should be getting back to normal soon. There are some good changes on the horizon that will be implemented one at a time, I hope you all enjoy them.

Okay, in this episode we are tackling the $40 Bourbon challenge. If you are new here you might want to go back and give a listen to the $20 and $30 dollar whiskey challenges. We have a Scotch and Bourbon editions of both.

Thanks for listening to us and I hope you like this new episode!

In this episode Dylan and Bryan throw back some of Still Austin's new Bottle In Bond red corn bourbon. Their first of four BIB focused whiskeys.

Later the pair talk bourbon news and what the thoughts are about more and more celebrity spirits coming to market.

As more people get into Bourbon the harder it becomes to find certain bottles. Have we reached the point in Bourbons popularity were it is no longer worth the time or money to pursue these harder to find whiskeys?

Are liquor stores ripping costumers off?

What alternative ways are there to find rare Bourbons?

Its time to see how much you actually know about Bourbon. In the link bellow is a quiz from Breaking Bourbon, a great site that deals in news and reviews for all things Bourbon. In this episode Dylan tests Nick and Liquor Boy with the Bourbon quiz from their website. The person that does best will be rewarded with Dusty Vintage Bourbon...

https://www.breakingbourbon.com/article/bourbon-101-the-basics-quiz-01

Nick and Dylan shoot the breeze. Dylan talks about his recent trip out of state. Later Nick holds a blind tasting to test Dylan's palate too see if he is ready for a upcoming whiskey competition.

Russell's Reserve 13 year is one of those bottles that gets a lot of fan fair. In this episode Dylan and Liquor boy pit it against more available offerings from the Wild Turkey distillery, too see if the hype is real.

Well we missed national rum day, but that wont stop us from talking about it! In this episode the guys drink some mighty fine rums from the island of Barbados as well as Jamaica.

Talking a brake from Whiskey, Carter leads us in a Tequila tasting to show Dylan and Zach the subtleties and complexity that can be found in tequila.

Much to Zach and Dylan's disappointment they did not learn any thing about the song by The Champs, nor why tequila is commonly found in gun decanters...

This podcast has focused on different price points before when trying to find good value in Scotch Whisky. This time however we have been asked by a licenser to look into the region of Islay. To see if there is any cheaper options than your Ardbeg 10 or Lagavulin 16, but that still have good flavor and over all enjoyment...

Thanks for listening to this episode and thanks for the suggestion Dayton!

Have you or a loved one been exposed to expensive, even outrageous price increases in Bourbon pricing? You could be entitled to the ability to try cheaper Bourbons! In this episode Dylan and Whiskey Boi sample some extremely inexpensive spirits. Can good bourbons be found? Give a listen and see.

This episode talks about Four Roses updating their labeling as well as for the first time the introduction of all ten Four Roses samples hitting select markets.

Dylan and Whiskey Lad talk about the newest release from Whistle Pig and their collaboration with Pit Viper. Who is this for?

Please remember to follow on where ever you lessen to your podcasts.

Dylan reviews New Riffs 100% Malted Rye.

Age 6 years

Price $60-$65

Dylan tries Jim Beam's 95 proof single barrel.

Dylan and Carter talk on a challenge from Whiskey Boy.

Three distilleries, Five different whiskies, All one category of whiskey. Can they figure out what they are drinking?

Probably not...

In this almost sub one hour episode Dylan and Bryan sit back and take in some whiskey lubricant to try and make conversation. The two talk Sour mash vs Sweet mash while sipping on Michter's US1 Toasted Barrel Finish Sour Mash. Then the discussion moves into Barrel finishes.

Heres a link bellow to the YouTube channel "Still it" where Jessy talks about barrel char.

https://youtu.be/77SG_5pwZAM⁠

The newest release from Yellowstone distillery is totally new mash bill for the company. In this review Dylan talks a little about the smell and taste off of this new whiskey but also why you don't see the " Distilled in Kentucky " on the bottle.

Dylan sits back with a glass of the new Jack Daniels 10 year and talks a little about the possible other age stated Jack Daniels products.

We formed a list of mostly American whiskeys, that we thought would be a perfect starting point for any noob looking to get into whiskey. Then we end the episode with a No Holds Back Bourbon so see how they handle high proof whiskey.

Drawing inspiration from "Matt Madness" and " It's Bourbon Night" each guy sets up a flight of whiskeys for the other. The goal it try and guess the theme or the the one thing that all the whiskeys in there own flight have in common, with one another.

Carter and Henry have the same flight while Dylan has a different selection. Will they be able to find the common thread? Who knows...

There is no question that Woodford Double Oaked is one of the best twice oaked bourbon on the market. But with so many twice oaked whiskeys entering the market how does it hold up? We put Woodford up against the Phoenix Blend from 2XO as well as Peerless's new double oaked to see if Woodford's double oaked is still The Goat...

While house sitting one day, Dylan made a discovery... A dusty bottle of Wild Turkey 101 from 2013. Not Necessarily a true "Dusty" but close enough to wonder if it was anything like the new Wild Turkey 101 that you can get today.

Dusty = Old Bourbon.

In an early episode of The Pub House we sat back and enjoyed a few cup of tea with our guest Indy. We took a quick look into tea as well as the tea ceremony in whole.

Fast forward a few years and Indy is back on the show again, We sit down and shoot the breeze while Indy lets us have some more fine examples of exploratory teas.

If you are interested in products that Indy makes or if you just want to check out her store page just click the link bellow. The second link is to the tea youtube channel referenced in this episode.

⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/INTOTHEWILDFLORAL?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1205076026⁠

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBJa32lCaaY

Most of us know about the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, commonly referred too as BTAC.  Another thing most people know is how difficult it can be to get your hand on one, let alone all 5 unique bottles.  This episode helps to offer some suggestions for possible replacements of the famous bourbons and ryes that are released only once a year by Buffalo Trace.  The whiskies that make up the BTAC line are as fallows. 

Eagle Rare 17 101 proof.

Sazerac Rye 18 Year.

Thomas H. Handy Rye.

William Larue Weller. 

George T. Stagg     

Four armature blenders face off for the second time ever to see who is the best "Master Blender".  The winner will get a sick custom engraved Glencairn glass that lets all know that they are pretty ok at blending.   

Dylan runs solo in an episode where he prepares a blend for the upcoming blend off.  Deciding to use all Texas whiskey in his blend he smells, tastes and hears his way in too a pretty good blend. 

Does more expensive bourbon make a better cocktail? In this episode we try out a hand full of Bourbons that range in price and see how they stack up in an Old Fashioned.  

We made it to 50 episodes!  In celebration we look back on some of our least liked whiskeys and see if they are still as bad as we first thought. 

2XO whiskey marks the return of famous American blender Dixon Debman. Previously Master Blender for the Kentucky Owl brand, The first release of this new brand is fittingly named The Phoenix Blend. 

52% ABV 104 proof. 

In the mists of Bourbon Heritage Month that's for sure sill going on... Zach and Dylan try three  single malt whiskey. 

Stranahan's, Cedar Ridge and Westland are pillars in the American Single Malt seen and we sit down to try each distillery's main release single malt. Joining us on this episode for the first time is Liquor Boy,  He gets to sit down and relax for a bit and get some mic time. The guys talk to him about how he got into whiskey.  

Zach does a review on Henry McKenna 10 BIB. 

Even though Bourbon Heritage Month is over we take a look at one of the biggest and most influential Bourbon distillery, Buffalo Trace. In this episode we dive in a little deeper then normal to try to get more history from not only Buffalo Trace but also its brands that it has accumulated. From the company's own Buffalo Trace bourbon to Blanton's. There's even a cameo appearance form Old Rip 10 its self, find out the secret surprise that it holds. lol.   

In part two of the rum special the guys some more rums of course, from a unaged rum from our neck of the woods,  to one from a very well know distillery. One that we have mentioned a few times before.   

Its been a minute since we were regular in recording and posting episodes, Almost a full year in fact. This episode talks about a little about what's been going on and what everyone's doing since we last recorded. A few new job's, some trips and a few broken bones, All things we discuses in this podcast. Oh and of course lots of whiskey.  

Zach brings a slew of whiskey's that he has recently purchased form the store. Zach blinds the guys to get their honest opinion on them.

With a new affordable cask strength rye hiding the market not too long ago, it was only a matter of time before the guys would pin it up against Willett's own cask strength rye. Willett cask strength rye is well know for being reasonably priced and for the most part, easily accessible. Know the question is, Will it stand up to the new kid on the block? Stellum Rye...     

Carters back and he brings gifts in the form of whiskey, more importantly hard to find expressions form one of our favorite distilleries Westland Spirts. We also have on the show returning guest.... Knob Creek whiskey, but this time we have some rye to try.  

The guys conduct a blind flight of different Four Roses bourbons. Three of them being cask strength single barrel, a Four Roses small batch select and lastly the good old standard single barrel.  Alex also brings a special beer to share, then later receives a friendly phone call.

Zach, Dylan and filling in for Carter (I mean Carter is totally here still) Alex. The guys side by side Elijah Crag Barrel Proofs from the last few years, trying to find out how do they stack up against one another.   

We try these whiskys before they are gone. 

In this shorter episode we try Kings County Bourbon from New York state. After we dip a toe in to Rabbit Holes Dareringer then finally two expressions form Washington's own Westland distillery.  

The Boys try a number of bourbons form the Knob Creek line ranging for the no age statement small batch to the limited edition Knob Creek 15 release.   

Another single person review episode. Deanston 12, a Highland single malt whisky. 

Hmmmm, I get a hint of Counting Crows. 

Blah Blah Blah, this episode is all about special edition peated scotches.  I hate typing out descriptions for episodes, ah we have a new Ardbeg too and...... A laphroaig cairdeas from 2015, also theres Octomore.

With Texas whiskey being so popular its about time we give Balcones, Still Austin and a great many other distilleries our undivided attention. In the same style as the Bourbon Trials they will be trying their Texas whiskeys in increasing ABV (Alcohol By Volume), so give a listen and see if indeed whiskey is bigger and better in Texas. 

Trying out a possible new addition to our podcast format. This would be a weekly bonus reviews, where one of the guys would sit down and do a more in-depth whiskey review. 

Glenlivet Illicit 12 year 48% ABV 

Dylan is back from his vacation and he has brought back stories and more importantly, whiskeys from all around the western United States. Join them as they listen to their friends accounts of joy, peril  and  whiskey bliss.

With Dylan on vacation a new host takes the helm with hot sauce pairings. Each person will pick a few whiskeys to try along side multiple types of hot sauces and as the heat rises they will see how the whiskey changes with the addition of heat.

Same concept as the "Best Bourbon For $20 Or Under Challenge", bur this time of course we have up it to a respectable $30. Rules, no bottles under the standard 750ml but you can have larger, must have proof of that it was $30 or under. Returning from the previous challenge is Wild Turkey 101. Can it hold its own against these new price category? Listen and find out.     

"You'll take the Highland and Ill take the Lowland, and I'll get to Scotch Land Before You!" Ah what a lovely song, I think that's how it goes anyway.

In this episode you may have guest, we are sipping on two very different types of Single Malt Scotch. Not necessarily comparing the two but more so looking at two very good whiskies. 

With the release of the newest Nick Offerman edition Lagavulin comes the need to evaluate where it stacks up to last years, or better yet the glorious Lagavulin 16.  Zach and Dylan try the three side by side to see should you deviate from the already near perfected 16 year? 

Dylan, Zach and our guest this week Nick try out 1792 Bourbon from the Small Batch to the heavy hitter Full Proof! 

With Scotch being soooo expensive we set out a Scotch $20 that isn't complete poop. Like in the $20 bourbon challenge we try these whisky's blind.

One of Ardbeg's newest release Arrrrrrrdbeg is commemorating the retirement of the distillery's manager, Micky. We mix this newest release in to the core line which include the 10 year, An Oa , Corryvreckan and Uigeadail. Then we of course blinded the lot of them to see how Ardbegs Arrrrrrrdbeg holds up. 

Zach, Carter and Dylan each make a unique blend then blind each other. The winner will take home prestigious custom etched Glencairn whiskey glass that the losers will have to pay for.

Dylan goes to the store and spends big bucks for this episode. Zach and Carter are blinded on the Kentucky Owl batch 3 rye and Whistle Pig 10 that is also a store pick bottled at cask strength.  

Carter and Dylan face off to settle the ago old 3 day dispute. Who gets to keep the J Henry Patton Road  bottle? In this episode Zach will be testing Carter and Dylan on an number of blind whiskeys, to see who really knows their stuff. 

Carters Blinds the guys on his newest purchases in whiskey. None of which we have ever had the privilege to try until now. Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, Glen fohdry mizunara oak plus others that Dylan brought is on the menu for this episode. 

Zach, Carter and Dylan each buy a single barrel bourbon that's under 100 proof. They had samples made up and mix up before receiving the whiskey, no one knows which one is theirs  nor do they know their opponents.  

We share what bottles we would have, if you could have 5 open at a time. Reddit style. 

On this episode the guys select a cocktail to highlight. They then make and try each others creations to determine of the three, who made the best mixed drink.   

Dylan blinds Zach and Carter on Cask Strength Rye whiskey, to try and find the best for the buck.

When you think of Cake, Scotch and Enola Gay what comes to mind? Well it just so happens that this episode of the EOGP will help to  render those images. The guys try some very fine Scottish whiskies, a few of which are very verry old.  

In this episode we visit a friend who knows a little bit more about wine, then we do our selves. Mostly we try to find a red red wine that makes us feel a million dollars, and that is good and cheep. For the most part we do, but with one exception.

Everyone brings a bottle that costs $20 or less and it can't be less then a 750ml size bottle. Other than that the guys are free to bring anything that they choose.  We also don't know in what order we will be tasting the Bourbon or what the other person has brought.

As this is the last video in the Bourbon Trial series, the guys pick back up at the 57% alcohol mark and try to get to the finishing point. They also pick their personal favorites from the last two episodes and review what was worth the price and what was not

Dylan, Zach, and his sister, Indy dive into some fine examples of the popular relaxing beverage, Tea. Prepare to be astounded at our sipping noises and stick with us until the end for a special experiment!

In the third part of the Bourbon Trials the guys tackle whiskeys above the 100 proof mark. There's talk of sport ball and fantasy football drafts, but mostly just a couple of guys talking Bourbon whiskey.

We buy and try hard to find whisk(e)y's. The guy's go on a trip to find the unicorn's of the whiskey world, but they only came back with this stuff. Carter and Dylan talk about comparing apples to pears or something like that and also talk about what they feel is worth the $$$.

The Guys talk about past camping trips, the whisky they brought and what they each think is the best whiskey to bring camping.

The guy's are back from their break and here to finish the whiskeys at the 100 proof level. There will be stories told and whiskey to behold, new favorites found and just some all around bad ones.

The Gauntlet of Bourbon begins here! The Extra Ordinary Gentleman taste test a vast array of bourbons starting at the lowest proof. Enjoy the takes of these fine Gentleman as they experience the craftsmanship of American Bourbon!

The Extra Ordinary Gentleman compare some whisk(e)y. Fans of Knob Creek will enjoy learning our take on the flavors and return of the age statements. Tune in for some delightful whisk(e)y reviews!