S11 Episode 9 - A Steady Pour of Makers Mark Star Hills Farm American Wheat Whiskey

Send us Fan Mail The crew is back at the table talking bottles, budgets, FOMO, and how their whiskey-buying habits have evolved since Season 1, when nobody dared spend over $50. From the overwhelming wave of new releases hitting shelves to the psychology of chasing hype, the guys break down what really makes a bottle worth the buy. They get honest about guardrails, dealing with the “whiskey glut,” and why a $30 bar pour might save you from a $300 mistake. Then they dive into something surprising: a brand-new release from Maker’s Mark, their first new mashbill in over 70 years. The fellas react to the bottle, the marketing, the mash bill experiment, and whether it earns a spot on your shelf. Expect jokes, debates, a few unexpected tasting notes, and a rating that might shock longtime Maker’s fans. If you’ve ever wrestled with FOMO, wondered how to navigate the flood of new whiskey drops, or just want to hear what happens when a big distillery finally switches it up, this episode’s for you. Pull up a chair, grab a glass, and find out why this pour had the whole table rethinking what they thought they knew about Maker’s Mark