Bourbon Idiots

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Bourbon Idiots

Foolishly pursuing (and tasting) bourbon, at the sake of our sanity (and livers). No pretentious opinions, and the knowledge shared is certainly not expert. And sometimes our wives yell at us.All content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  1. 27

    Tasting OF Prohibition Era Still Proof

    Coming in at a whopping 130 proof this tiny bottle from Old Forester packs a punch in multiple ways...except smell. Phil and Jeremy nearly snort it to find the scent. They also review the AI-generated intro that may or may not be used. Phil goes down a Star Trek rabbit hole. Also, should we do an OF 1915 episode?Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  2. 26

    Skunked Weller Bourbon???

    In a redemption episode, Phil and Jeremy get the chance to directly compare the bottle of Weller Antique 107 they used to make Poor Man's Pappy against a new bottle. Was the old bottle skunked? Fake?!? Phil speculates on how the  bottle went bad, and Jeremy talks about finding porn in the forest.Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  3. 25

    Tasting Knob 18 & Elijah 18

    Phil and Jeremy gifted each other 18 year bourbon and are now tasting them head to head. These bottles are old enough to vote, get married, and pillage your wallet. Phil also talks financial advice, and the first time he drank sake (oi oi oi).Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  4. 24

    Tasting 3 E.H. Taylor bourbons

    EH Taylor Barrel Proof, Single Barrel, and Small Batch grace Phil and Jeremy's tongues in a straight comparison. Is the elusive Barrel Proof worth the chase? Phil also sends his mental librarian on several impossible missions, digging up memories on snack cakes and old movies.Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  5. 23

    Tasting Penelope Creme Brulee

    After opening this bottle 6 months ago it got insanely better. Phil and Jeremy give it another try and talk about how your own bottles will age and develop after the neck pour.Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  6. 22

    Tasting JD Heritage Toasted Barrel

    After a long search Jeremy finally got his hands on a bottle of the new Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage Toasted. As a long-time JD fan Phil is already onboard. The wives make an appearance to also try an experimental combination born during the episode.Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  7. 21

    Tasting Bomberger Declaration 2025

    Phil and Jeremy come back to a bottle of the 2025 release of Bomberger's Declaration. One of the most complex bourbons they've had in a while! Intro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  8. 20

    Better than Weller 12???

    P, B, and J (Phil, Becky, and Jeremy) are back after a trip to the Driftless Glen distillery. They landed an UNRELEASED limited edition wheated that DG boasts 7 out of 8 people picked over Weller 12. Is it better head-to-head? They also taste a flight of other DG bourbons, including the first rye on the show, and talk about how different sizes of barrels should change how you think about age statements.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  9. 19

    Tasting Elijah Craig 2025 Ryder Cup Limited Edition

    Rebecca is back to try this limited edition bourbon that's supposed to celebrate the golf tournament being played in New York State in September. They also discuss promotional liquors in general and opening up bourbon with water.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  10. 18

    Tasting JD Tennessee Travelers Sweet and Oaky

    Bourbon Idiots goes international with a Jack Daniels you can only find at duty-free shops. This little 500mL bottle at 107 proof is a creeper! How similar is it to JD No.7 sour mash? Find out from a JD-fan versus a JD-avoider.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  11. 17

    Tasting Penelope Toasted

    Phil and Jeremy taste this double-oaked bourbon from Penelope. They also talk about what is an MGP, is it appropriate to swirl bourbon, and living vicariously through bourbon variety.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  12. 16

    BLIND tasting 2 Wellers vs BT Kosher Wheat

    Is Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat really a substitute for Weller? How similar are they, or are they noticeably different? Phil and Jeremy test it with a blind tasting of BT Kosher Wheat vs Weller Special Reserve and Weller 12. They also talk about how you can do a blind tasting on your own, Hulk Hogan, and how to cleanse your palette.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  13. 15

    Tasting Penelope Cigar Sessions Chapter 01

    A new blend from Penelope shocks the Bourbon Idiots. Great as a stand alone, but even better when paired with a cigar as intended. Also Phil talks about an interesting way of combining bourbon with cigars.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  14. 14

    Bourbon Under $30

    People asked, we answered. What's the best of the bottom shelf? Daily pours, nothing allocated, readily available. Phil and Jeremy talk about:Big HouseEvan Williams BiBJTS Brown BiBOld Grand-Dad 114Also brace yourselves for the second installment of "Lessons with Professor Phil"!If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  15. 13

    Tasting WhistlePig Gravestock

    Phil and Jeremy are back and tasting the new Gravestock from WhistlePig. Yes, it's July and there's already skeletons in stores and grim-themed whiskey on the shelf. This limited edition is cut with Liquid Death water, which adds to the dark motif and imparts unique flavors.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  16. 12

    Tasting Jack 10 & 12

    Phil and Jeremy review Jack Daniel's 10 year and Jack Daniel's 12 year. Are either one worth the hunt? Also they respond to a viewer comment and compare Jack 10 against another 10 year-old Brown-Forman product, Old Forester 1924.If you like the show please consider supporting us directly via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  17. 11

    BLIND tasting M&G Unabridged 3 vs Driftless Glen

    Phil and Jeremy blind taste two bourbons from Wisconsin and Texas that are remarkable similar. Milam & Greene's Unabridged Vol 3 versus Driftless Glen Single Barrel. Why does one cost twice the other?If you like the show you can support us on Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro courtesy of https://soundcloud.com/matthewdixonmusicAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  18. 10

    Tasting Booker's 2025-01 Barry's Batch

    The first Booker's offering in 2025 is definitely a good one. Phil and Jeremy also discuss previous Booker's, overall takes on tasting bourbon, how many open bottles they each have, and Phil's addiction to butter.If you like the show you can support us on Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6

  19. 9

    Tasting 5 Wellers

    No, there are no rainbow-related candies in this episode. Our not-so experts taste 5 of the 6 bourbons in the Weller rainbow: Special Reserve, Antique 107, Full Proof, 12 year, and CYPB (minus Single Barrel). They also discuss the recent flooding at the Buffalo Trace distillery, onion ramps, and question is bourbon hunting fun?If you like the show you can support us on Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6

  20. 8

    BLIND tasting Poor Man's Pappy vs actual Pappy 15yr

    Can you make Pappy at home? Our first Bourbon Idiots Labs episode (where we try dumb stuff with bourbon) also features our first BLIND tasting. We made the Poor Man's Pappy blend for a face-off against actual Pappy Van Winkle 15 year bourbon. We also blended Prudent Pappy and threw that into the ring. To say the results blew our minds would be an understatement. Poor Man's Pappy - 3:2 ratio of Weller 107 and Weller 12Prudent Pappy - 3:2 ratio of Maker's Mark Cask Strength and Larceny Small Batch.If you like the show please consider supporting us on Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6All content is intended for those of legal drinking age. 

  21. 7

    Tasting RD One Limited Release 10 year amburana finish

    Back to RD One Distillery for this swanky take on their standard Brazilian amburana wood finish. It's a tough price to swallow, but what about the bourbon? Phil goes on a fever dream of movie references and living the life of a prohibition-era distiller...but he remembers the details on this bourbon better than Rebecca or Jeremy.If you like our show please subscribe, but you can also support us via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher membership tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6All content is intended for those of legal drinking age. 

  22. 6

    Tasting WhistlePig Snout To Tail

    Rebecca is back, lending her tastebuds to identifying what exactly is this new thing from WhistlePig. A 10-year with two different barrel heads? Does this work to get non-rye drinkers to try WhistlePig? Does it get WhistlePig fans to drink straight bourbon?Quick bonus chat on how and why to bacon-wash bourbon.If you like our show please subscribe, but you can also support us via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher membership tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6All content is intended for those of legal drinking age. 

  23. 5

    Tasting 4 bourbons from RD One

     There's a hidden gem on your store shelves right now! Phil and Jeremy taste RD One's Straight Bourbon and then their wood-finished flight. That's one finished with French Oak, one with Brazilian Amburana, and one with Oak and Maple.Bonus content, Phil and Jeremy then experiment with aging their own mixes of RD One in mini-barrels. Which one did the better mix?If you like our show please subscribe, but you can also support us via Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher membership tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6 All content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  24. 4

    Tasting Van Winkle 12 year Lot B

    Phil landed a bottle of Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 year Lot B at MSRP! Sampling this 2024 bottle and comparing it to another bottle of 12 year from 2021. Rebecca makes her second appearance to tell the idiots what's flavors they're missing.If you like the show you can support us on Patreon. This will make you a member of the Bourbon Idiots Discord community and higher tiers get more benefits:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6All content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  25. 3

    Tasting Old Forester 1924

    Phil's wife Rebecca makes her Bourbon Idiots debut. Yes, she was bribed with one of her favorite bourbons to participate, but that's a win-win. Also a surprise Weller CYPB comparison tasting.If you like the show consider supporting us on Patreon. This will make you a member of our Discord community and higher tiers get to vote on future episodes:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6All content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  26. 2

    Tasting Eagle Rare and a visit to Buffalo Trace

    Episode 2 is on the road, during a visit to Frankfort, KY. Phil and Jeremy taste Eagle Rare straight from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. They also discuss the Trace Tour, internet misinformation about the BT distillery, and how to pronounce Louisville.If you like the show think about supporting us directly on Patreon. This will make you a member of our Discord community and higher tiers get to vote on future episodes:https://patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsIntro/Outro music by Matt Dixon aka chubmax https://on.soundcloud.com/ZLovRWwpHyxW7PqT6All content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

  27. 1

    Tasting 3 Blanton's - Bourbon Idiots First Episode

    Fraught with audio issues and inexperience, we present our first episode where we try Blanton's, Blanton's Gold, and Blanton's Straight From the Barrel (SFTB).Please consider supporting us directly by joining our Patreon:patreon.com/BourbonIdiotsAll content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

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Foolishly pursuing (and tasting) bourbon, at the sake of our sanity (and livers). No pretentious opinions, and the knowledge shared is certainly not expert. And sometimes our wives yell at us.All content is intended for those of legal drinking age.

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