Aussie Bourbon Lovers

Dave and H enjoy a pour of New Riff 8 Year Old Bourbon and enjoy some stories and some 'facts' about the New Riff story and their whiskeys. It might be the best use of a liquor store/bottle shop carpark we've heard of. Get your hands on a pour and you'll soon see why.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to New Riff Bourbon Whiskey
01:30 A Stop at a Distillery on Another Business Trip
03:30 New Riff and Bottled in Bond as a Baseline
06:00 The Flavours of the 8YO Bourbon
08:45 Chill Filtration and Its Impact

H and Dave are again joined by Dan McKee, Master Distiller and Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation of Michter's for another extended episode. This time for a special occasion, to celebrate 10 years since Michters first released their Toasted Barrel Bourbon. They share stories about that very first release in 2014, a story about a blind tasting that took Dave and H back home to the other side of the world, and of course, a pour of an incredible bourbon.
 
The 2024 release of Michter's Toasted Barrel Finish and the other 2024 releases will be available in Australia from February 2025.
 
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating 10 Years of Michters Toasted Bourbon
02:57 The Art of Toasted Barrel Finishing
05:48 Crafting Quality: The Distillation Process
09:00 The Impact of Toasting vs. Charring on the Finishing Barrel
11:51 Creating Emotional Connections Through Whiskey
15:08 Michters' Growth and Global Recognition
 
 

H and Dave enjoy a pour of Bob Dylan's Double Barrel or 'Revelation' Whiskey from Heaven's Door. They chat about some unique tasting notes and why this bottle can't be called a bourbon ... at least they guess that ... and then they guess about whether or not it's bottled in bond. All in all, you'll want to have a fact-checker standing by for this whole episode as none of it is guaranteed to be fact, but hopefully, you'll find this bottle and drink along with us and enjoy the flavours that Bob's team has put together.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Heaven's Door Whiskey
01:40 The Founder of Heaven's Door
04:40 Double Oaked vs Double Barrelled Terminology
06:04 Understanding Whiskey Terminology

Hosts Dave and H almost empty their special bottle of BRT-02 that they picked up at the Makers Mark Distillery in 2022 and tell the story of the Maker's Mark Barrel Rotation Team (BRT). It's a special pour, and a fun opportunity to talk about barrel rotation and the way that the Maker's team are creating expressions with human stories like 2024's 'The Heart Release'. 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Makers Mark and BRT02 Release
02:47 The Art of Barrel Rotation and Flavour Extraction
06:07 The Heart Release: Capturing Distillery Stories
09:00 Passion and Tradition in Bourbon Making

In a special extended episode, Dave and H are joined by Dan McKee the Master Distiller and Andrea Wilson Master of Maturation and COO of Michter's, for a pour of their  Original Sour Mash Whiskey.
Because of the time difference of the Australians, it's a nightcap, and for the Americans, it's a breakfast pour.
They chat about the history of Michter's, the flavours of the Michter's Small Batch Sour Mash expression (not quite a bourbon, not quite a rye) and some of the magic that makes Michter's a truly unique whiskey.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michter's and Special Guests03:04 The History of Michter's Distillery05:48 Quality and Consistency in their Whiskey Production09:02 Roles of Master Distiller and Master of Maturation11:47 Production Techniques that Define Michter's15:08 The Importance of Barrel Aging and Water Chemistry17:55 Access to Michter's in Australia

Dave and H share a pour from a smaller-than-usual bottle of a Cask Strength Makers 46. They chat about the '46' expression and what makes the cask strength approach a fun and different way to try some of your favourites.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Makers 46 Cask Strength
02:54 Understanding Cask Strength Whiskey
05:50 The Unique Process of Makers Mark
09:13 The Influence of Wood and Staves in Whiskey Flavour

Dave and H discuss the intricacies of Burton James bourbon with its creator, Shawn McCormick. They explore the unique characteristics of the bourbon, including its ingredients and aging process, as well as the interesting backstory involving baseball cards linked to Shawn's great grandfather. The discussion also delves into the complexities of alcohol laws in Kentucky, the significance of non-chill filtering in bourbon production, and how listeners can their hands on a bottle.
More info at:
www.burtonjameswhiskey.com
 
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Burton James Bourbons
02:54 The Story Behind the Baseball Cards
06:03 Navigating Kentucky's Wet and Dry Countys
09:04 Understanding Non-Chill Filtering
11:24 How to get Burton James Bourbon

Dave and H went to Watch Hill Proper looking for an amazing bourbon experience... and got they one. They also got a bottle of the very first release from the Watch Hill Proper Team, what might be the only bottle of this outside the US. Join them as they share their experience and share some reflections on how to have more fun with bourbon through blind flights.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Watch Hill Bourbon
03:00 Experience at Watch Hill Proper
05:52 Blind Tasting and Flavor Exploration
09:12 Reflections on Bourbon Appreciation and Blind Tasting at Home

H and Dave chat about what Bottled in Bond really means, why it's important, and what makes Kings County from NYC unique. They also share their experience in the unique distillery in Brooklyn's Navy Yards and a pretty incredible distillery tour.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to King's County Distillery
03:11 Understanding Bottled in Bond
06:12 The Distillation Process and Flavor Profiles
09:04 The History and Significance of Bourbon in America
10:00 Tour Experience at King's County Distillery

While history has never been their strong suit, Dave and H explore the rich history and unique characteristics of Yellowstone Bourbon, produced by Limestone Branch Distillery. They discuss the distillery's origins, the Beam family's legacy in bourbon making, and their recent visit to the distillery, highlighting the personal touch and small-scale production that sets it apart. The conversation also touches on the historical context of bourbon production during Prohibition and the significance of Yellowstone National Park in the branding of the bourbon.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Yellowstone Bourbon
03:08 The History of Limestone Branch Distillery
06:04 The Legacy of the Beam Family
08:53 Touring the Distillery and Unique Experiences