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The Big Red Dram
by Jason Langreder
A very unrehearsed and casual discussion of my journey with a little brown liquid called Whisk(e)y. No matter how you spell it there are amazing drams out there! Throughout this Podcast I look explore the bottles that I have been fortunate enough to collect over the years, and expand the sensory experience. My sincerest hope is to shed a little light on a particular Whisk(e)y, and maybe provide some needed information that will help you decide on YOUR next great discovery. Cheers!
Episodes
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Malloy's barrel pick recap and a discussion about our upcoming Wilderness Trail Pick
So after a 13 week Hiatus, thanks Yellowstone binge watching and Baseball, I am back to give a brief recap of my Barrel picking trip to Kentucky in APRIL! Then I discuss one of the picks for the WWC and Malloy's, the Wilderness Trail High Rye Bourbon. So good! Cheers
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Malloy's and Stellum
Every now and then you get a chance to sit down with some really cool people. The first time was with Charlie Rodman from Signatory and that was such a treat. Today was even more so as I got to sit down with not one but 2 people that have been working tirelessly in the industry for quite some…
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Kilchoman's Machir Bay Collaborative Vatting
I was able to get my hands on a collaborative vatting done by the Whisk(e)y Soaked Souls and I have to say I had my doubts that there would be a noticeable difference from the standard Machir Bay. I really should know better. It is just enough that it makes the Machir Bay more approachable, dare…
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Starlight Single Barrels
These two picks from Malloy's finest are a shining example of up and coming Starlight Distillery. They are going to be doing great things in the future I can tell. While the Straight Bourbon is good, the Port Finish knocks it out of the park. Delicious whiskies, on their own, these would also do...
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Kentucky Peerless
These two expressions from Kentucky Peerless distillery are truly some fine examples of what this craft distillery is capable of. The Double Oak was hard to find when it hit shelves, and for good reason. It is delicious bourbon, hitting all the right notes, especially after warming up the palate…
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Kilchoman Impex Cask Evolution Series 3/2016
This absolutely delicious PX finished whisky is the stuff dreams are made of. From the delightful sherried nose to its impeccably balanced palate, the warm finish just wraps this one up perfectly. Kilchoman has earned its place among the greats on Islay, and they are all great. I am astonished…
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A Midwinter Nights Dram Act 9 Scene 2
I had been looking for one of these for over a Year and happily landed one late this past year and it is something. A blend of Straight Rye Whiskies finished in French Oak Port Barrels, this one definitely has an influence of Port. A delicious dram that warms you up on a midwinter nights eve....
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Season 3 : Malloy's Sagamore Single Barrel Pick
Well well well. Look who came crawling back! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you! It has been 10 weeks or so since my last and apparently season ending episode and I am sorry for that. It has been a wild 2 and a half months of sports, Holidays, trips and illnesses, but I'm Baaaaack…
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Charleston Distilling Co and Olde St. Nick
***FIXED AUDIO*** Running through two opposite ends of the spectrum, the Charleston Vesey's Bourbon and the Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye. Two delicious craft whiskies that hold their own within their price points. The Charleston reminds me a bit of a classic Kentucky style bourbon with a hint of...
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A1 - RWS Old Forester Single Barrel
I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one of these unique picks and I was grateful for Nirav keeping one for me. This bottle had a wonderful nose, but was an intense blend of OF BiB and 1910 I think. It had a lot going on and gave way to an oaky slightly tannic sour note way in the back that...
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Ardbeg Scorch
Peat, check. Smoke, see Peat, but check. Iodine and brine, yeah. Seaweedy saltiness with a dark chocolate undertone. Sure! Ardbeg Scorch is from some heavily charred ex-bourbon barrels and delivers on an intense smoke that doesn't overpower, but lets you know its there. I enjoy Ardbeg a LOT. This...
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EH Taylor Barrel Proof
At Last! With a little help from my friend a frustrating week turned out to be one of those patience pays off types. I was surprised with an EH Taylor Barrel Proof today and it has been worth the wait. My relationship with EH Taylor has always been one of patience. It started with small batch and...
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Compass Box Myths and Legends III
This was my first foray into Compass Box and let me tell you, being someone that loves a peated whisky, this one is legit! A delightful balance of fruits and smoke that tantalizes the senses and dances on your tastebuds. I don't drink many blends, but I am a believer in what these fine folks are...
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Bardstown 2
A recap of my latest trip to Bardstown and some of the iconic distillers in and around the area. Such a fun trip with great friends.
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George Dickel Bottled in Bond and Friends
I discuss my bottle of the aged 11 years bottle of George Dickel and I have to tell you, I dig it. I don't get the common notes I hear, "flinstone vitamins and minerals" I get something that is a nice easy segue into Tennessee whiskey if you are a die hard bourbon drinker. It has it's fair share…
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Elijah Craig 18
Sometimes when searching for a bottle, you have to be in the right place at the right time. Now walking into Heaven Hill is always the right place, but when the gift shop happens to have some 18 left, it is the right time. Being a huge fan of Elijah Craig anything at this point, the 18 was the...
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Old Fitzgerald 8 year old
While I am sitting on the struggle bus trying to get back into my Podcast groove, this Old Fitzgerald 8yo BiB is arguably one of my favorite bottles. It is deceptively smooth and delicious. I have enjoyed every sip from this bottle and will be sad when she is gone. Old Fitzgerald will only come…
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RY3
This is a special bottle. My second pick and my first rye. A RY3 blend of 3 delicious rye's to be exact. A warm spiced cinnamon cake with a brown sugar honey drizzle on top! Delicious!!
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Weller Full Proof A1 Store Pick
So I try to catch up on some lost time with this one, discussing the Weller and then catching up on upcoming events. The Weller Full proof is a delicious bottle, a solid pick by Nirav and A1, as usual, and a bottle I am very grateful to have gotten my hands on. Cheers!
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Lux Row
So tonight I discuss two distillers editions from Lux Row, the Ezra and the Rebel and then finish with the Double Barrel Distillers edition. All 3 were delicious, without question. But the surprise of the night was the rich vanilla smoothness of the Ezra Brooks! It won the night. Truly remarkable...
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Early Times BiB
This bottle for the money is the best kept secret in bourbon. Smooth and utterly approachable this whiskey is one of my favorite go to sippers. Easy to drink, simple to nose and just tasty, it is a super value. Now this new iteration compared to a sample of a 1980 release? More refined than it's...
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Kilchoman USA Small Batch No. 3.
Oh this peaty bottle of deliciousness. 50% Port, 47% Bourbon, 3% Sherry and 100% a product of Islay, this bottle exceeded expectations. With the signature Kilchoman peat, this bottle checks all the boxes for something special. I enjoy how Kilchoman has grown to be a force on an island full of…
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Eagle Rare Liquor World Pick
How can a good bottle be great? Sometimes you just have to pick the right barrel.
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Glenlivet 15
Well well well. We meet again Glenlivet. So I hadn't had a Glenlivet in probably 15 years, and then I tried the Signatory 13 year Sherry. More recently the 12. Now this. Ok Ok. I get it, you have changed, so have I, so it is nice to get reacquainted. The legendary distillery is still making…
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WWC/CWH Elijah Craig Single Barrel Pick
I discuss my first single barrel pick for the Wheaton Whisky Club and the Chicagoland Whiskey Hunters. With many thanks to A1 Liquors along the way this was such a wonderful experience, and hopefully the first of many more to come.
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The 2020 limited release Bunnahabhain Manzanilla Cask release
A spectacular Warehouse 9 release from Bunnahabhain. I love everything about this expression. It is so full of all the Bunna goodness combined with delectable sherry notes. It is scrumptious!
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A range of 1792
After about a Month of coordinating and locating through the help of some bourbon thieves and a WWC member, I was able to assemble 6 of the 9 1792 expressions currently out there in the wild. The 1792 Small Batch, Single Barrel (store pick), Bottled in Bond (store pick), Sweet Wheat, Aged 12…
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Signatory
On this episode I sit down with Charlie Rodman, the man behind Signatoryusa on Instagram and the Director of Strategy & Business Development for Total Beverage Solution. We discuss his involvement with Signatory and learn quite a bit about independent bottlers, the reasons why they are doing…
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A Staoisha Shootout
Signatory is quietly becoming a source of some great Whisky and while I will speak with them next week in my first ever interview, tonight as a warmup I jumped into two 5 year Bunnahabhain Staoisha Signatory picks. One, Cask #10756 direct from Signatory, in the beautiful Decanter bottle, and the...
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Talisker 18
This is one of my favorites. An offering by Talker that embodies the sea. You can taste the influence of location in each sip of this delectable dram. The Isle of Skye is a must on my travel list, and one day I hope to sample this 18 year at the distillery.
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E.H. Taylor Straight Rye
Holy Moly is this one smooth Rye Ladies and Gentlemen. Having put the word out that I was looking for a bottle on a whim, a fellow Whiskey enthusiast let me know they had one and an exchange was born. Thank you Anthony! This is one of my favorite rye's and it is just as good as I remember after...
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Season 2 and Laphroaig 16
Well a second season has begun and I am not sure how but I wasn't quite prepared for it. LOL. After discussing additions to the podcast I get into the delectable bottle of Laphroaig 16. Now I am not sure as to exactly why, but I had three sips during this recording and had 3 different initial...
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Season Finale, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A120
For the final episode of the first season of the Big Red Dram, I deal with disappointment with a major audio brand, stumble through the Barrel Proof offerings, because I am tired, then finally get to the ECBP A120. WOW what a bottle. Then I discuss my Bourbon of the year and my Scotch of the…
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Old Pepper Distillery Single Barrel Rye
This is a single barrel offering from the James E. Pepper Distillery and was selected by the Chicagoland Whiskey Hunters. Aptly named Warm Apple pie, this pick is definitely that. I will be honest, Rye's are fickle spirits. They can hit wonderfully, and miss bitterly. This one is somewhere in the...
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50
Last nights episode apparently did not load properly, a BIG thank you to Matthew Welge for letting me know! 50 is just about me and the future a little bit, all while sipping a little Octomore 8.2. The future is bright and I am excited about what I want to bring to you next year. I want to be...
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Kelpie Limited Edition Release.
This majestic offering from Ardbeg was named after the mythical horses from Scottish lore. A 2017 committee release, then limited edition release is one of my absolute favorite bottles. This expression will challenge your nose, palate and mind to discover all there is imbedded within this…
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Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Proof. OBSV Binny's Pick @ 9yr 5 mo's.
Well, if you like cherries, this is your jam. These bottles have a following for a reason. There are 10 different combinations. 2 mash bills and FIVE yeast strains. I capitalize FIVE because I said 4 in the episode for some stupid reason. Remember, these episodes are NOT rehearsed. LOL. Anyway,...
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Old Tub
Brought to the mainstream for 2020 this offering used to be a distillery only find and usually in a 375ml bottle. But Jim Beam decided they wanted to give it a go and said lets not filter this one much and send it out. And out it went! One of the most sought after bottles for under $25 this…
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Game Of Thrones Talisker House Greyjoy
This one is solid. That is all I really need to say. It is an easy sip and very smooth, full of spice and sea salt and just the right amount of smoke. A true Talisker. I also talk a little about a tasting from Friday and some of the delightful bottles enjoyed. Cheers!
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey
So I wanted to do a comparison between the two different Willett Rye bottles that I had. 1 opened for 3 months at 54.1% the other newly opened at 54.7%. I honestly didn't think there would be much, if any difference. It would come down to being more about the openness of the 54.1 vs the 54.7 and...
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Elijah Craig Barrel Select
This fun little bottle was available at the Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown and I heard so much about it, I had to grab one. It doesn't disappoint. It is a delicious little bottle that packs a punch and delivers on some wonderful smells and tastes. I tell you, the more I discover what comes...
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Ardbeg Kildalton
Born in 2014 this wonderfully complex dram was released to help fund a new community center in Port Ellen. Having a delightful nose this dram gives way to such a delightful palate and slow, warm finish. I was happy Ardbeg still had some of these in the gift shop when we visited back in 2017.
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Bardstown
A recap of our visit to this Mecca of Bourbon called Bardstown. If you have never been, I encourage you to go visit and see some of the most picturesque distilleries in Kentucky. You will not be disappointed.
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Old Ezra aged 7 Years
A double topic episode talking a little about upcoming events then moving into the Old Ezra 7 year old. Lux Row has only been around since 2015 but it is bringing some delicious Whiskey to the masses. The OE7 was a surprise less than Chicago retail find while in Effingham and this bottle has…
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E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
As I expose myself to more offerings from the Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. line, I become more impressed. Having a bottle of Small Batch, today's Single Barrel, and sampling Straight Rye and the Barrel Proof, I can tell you that those 4 alone are worth pursuing. Yet there are 7 additional expressions...
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Lagavulin 16
This once iconic 16 year old seems to have lost a step in recent years. Having been one of the more richly complex and smoky Whiskies from Islay, I feel as though this particular bottle has been watered down. It takes a back seat to younger expressions from this once legendary distillery and it...
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A Bottle trading PSA
Just a few lessons learned from my one and likely only bottle trade.
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Octomore
Another comparison episode, but I am a wee bit more prepared for this one. The Octomore Masterclass 8.2 (167ppm @ 58.4) vs. the Octomore 10.1 (107ppm @ 59.8). The brain child of Jim McEwan and Mark Reynier, Octomore rounded out the triple threat from Bruichladdich. Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte…
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Laphroaig 10 CS Batch 010 Vs. Batch 011
So this episode is a little all over the place. Normally I try to do just one take, it will generally be unorganized and not well thought out but I like that because it gives it a more casual feel. This one took 5 takes, and I ended up with the middle one. These two bottles gave me fits! HAHA.…
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Traverse City Whiskey Co. Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon
Bottled at 57.1% this current release of a cult favorite surprised me in a wonderful way! Always having their straight bourbon whisky on the shelf, I wasn't new to this distillery, but I had always heard rumors of the elusive Barrel Proof. Well now that I have one, I get why. This bottle is...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A very unrehearsed and casual discussion of my journey with a little brown liquid called Whisk(e)y. No matter how you spell it there are amazing drams out there! Throughout this Podcast I look explore the bottles that I have been fortunate enough to collect over the years, and expand the sensory experience. My sincerest hope is to shed a little light on a particular Whisk(e)y, and maybe provide some needed information that will help you decide on YOUR next great discovery. Cheers!
HOSTED BY
Jason Langreder
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