EP40 Basil Hayden: A Pour Everyone Tries Once

Send us Fan MailThis week, the guys kick things off by choosing their bottle on the fly and landing on Basil Hayden—the classic “gateway bourbon” that everyone tries at least once. From the bottle’s gimmicky wrap to its famously light proof, they break down what makes it approachable, what makes it divisive, and where it fits in a bourbon drinker’s journey.From there, the conversation spirals in true OFF fashion: broken mic clamps, duct‑tape solutions, new studio dreams, and the eternal struggle of recording gear that refuses to cooperate. Life updates roll in—work schedules, old songs hitting just right, and the joy of slowing down with age through things like D&D nights and low‑key hangouts.The guys also dig into the future of the podcast: merch finally moving forward, the website going live, and the long‑awaited push into Patreon. That sparks a bigger reflection on their creative roots, old camcorder chaos, and the realization that not everyone will love them—and that’s perfectly fine.Then comes the big brainstorm: distillery trips, bourbon trails, Tennessee vs. Virginia, hidden gems, Airbnbs you “party at, not sleep at,” and the dream of buying a whole barrel one day. It’s equal parts planning, storytelling, and laughing at past disasters.By the end, it’s classic Old Fashioned Friendship—two friends talking bourbon, life, and all the ridiculousness in between. Pour a glass, kick back, and join the conversation.Support the showInstagramFacebookVisit our Merch [email protected]