The Noble Dram

The Noble Dram | Scotch for Starters: Malt (Season 2 | Ep. 12)

What's the big deral about Single Malt Scotch? What exactly is malt anyway and why is it so important to Scotch whisky? In this episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron and Gavin break down one of the most fundamental building blocks of Scotch: malted barley. From the malting process and flavor development to the legal rules that define Scotch whisky, we're making one of whisky's most misunderstood topics approachable and fun. Whether you're a bourbon drinker looking to cross over into Scotch or completely new to the world of whisky, this episode will give you the foundation you need to better understand what's in your glass. 🥃 In This Episode: ✔ We explore all things Malted Barley Let us know in the comments:  👉 What was your first Scotch?  👉 Are you Team Bourbon or Team Scotch? If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to:  👍 Like  🥃 Subscribe  🔔 Turn on notifications  💬 Leave a comment and join the conversation One dram at a time. 🥃 We’re pouring: Bruichladdich 18 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bunnahabhain 18 Single Malt Scotch Whisky New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward  For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #TheNobleDram #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward #ScotchForStarters #SingleMalt #ScotchWhisky #MaltedBarley #Bruichladdich #Bunnahabhain Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517003/fan_mail/new]

The Noble Dram | Out on That Boot Hill Distillery (Season 2 | Ep. 11)

What happens when Aaron heads back to his roots? In this special Aaron's alma mater episode, we're traveling to Dodge City, Kansas to visit one of the most unique soil-to-sip distilleries in America: Boot Hill Distillery. Joining us are Boot Hill owner and Master Distiller Hayes Kelman and Distiller Lee Griffith for a conversation that goes far beyond whiskey. We dive deep into the Kansas way of life, discussing farming, grain, weather, risk, entrepreneurship, and the patience required to turn a seed in the ground into a world-class whiskey. Kansas isn't just where Aaron grew up, it's a place built on hard work, resilience, and agriculture. Those same values are poured into every bottle produced at Boot Hill Distillery. Hayes and Lee share the stories behind the whiskey and why understanding grain is just as important as understanding barrels. This episode is about more than what ends up in your glass. It's about the people, land, and decisions that make great whiskey possible. 🥃 We’re pouring: • Boot Hill Distillery Straight Wheat Whiskey • Boot Hill Distillery Wabash Reserve: 1863 Whether you're a bourbon fan, a whiskey nerd, a farmer, or simply someone who loves hearing the stories behind great spirits, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Have you tried Boot Hill Distillery? Let us know your favorite Kansas whiskey in the comments below. Like 👍 Comment 🥃 Subscribe 🔔 New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward  For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #TheNobleDram #BootHillDistillery #KansasWhiskey #KState #KansasState #Bourbon #WheatWhiskey #SoilToSip #DodgeCity #AmericanWhiskey #GoCats #KansasStateWildcats #KansasStateWhiskey #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517003/fan_mail/new]

The Noble Dram | Noble Ardbeg Day (Season 2 | Ep. 10)

This week on The Noble Dram, we're trading Islay peat for Texas heat as we celebrate Noble Ardbeg Day 2026. We're joined by special guest, David Blackmore the Global Brand Ambassador for Ardbeg. We're pouring  Ardbeg 10 and the highly anticipated Ardbeg Dolce for an unforgettable conversation covering David's journey through whisky, life with Ardbeg, stories from Islay, Fèis Ìle memories, and the passionate community that makes Ardbeg Day unlike anything else in whisky. Expect smoke, stories, laughter, and even better conversations. From Islay shores to Houston skies, pour a dram and celebrate Ardbeg Day 2026 with us. 🥃 Featured Pours: • Ardbeg 10 • Ardbeg Dolce Like 👍 Comment 🥃 Subscribe 🔔 New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward  THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator  For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #NobleArdbegDay #Ardbeg #ArdbegDay2026 #DavidBlackmore #ScotchWhisky #TheNobleDram #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward #feisile #FèisÌ #ArdbegDolce #Ardbeg10 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517003/fan_mail/new]

The Noble Dram | I'm in Heaven Hill (Season 2 | Ep. 9)

This week on The Noble Dram, we’re cracking open some serious Heaven Hill goodness. Aaron brings out the elegant Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year, while Gavin comes in swinging with Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025. From rich history and legendary bottles to hot takes and whiskey chaos, we're exploring the distillery that quietly built a bourbon empire. One pour brings polished decanter class.One pour brings grain-to-glass craftsmanship. Pour a dram and join us. New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward  THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator  For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #TheNobleDram #Bourbon #WhiskeyPodcast #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward #Whiskey#HeavenHill #OldFitz #ImInHeaven #Bourbon Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517003/fan_mail/new]

The Noble Dram | The Whiskey Trip - Collaboration | Part 2 (Season 2 | Ep. 8)

Part 2 of our crossover conversation with Big Chief from The Whiskey Trip is here—and this one goes deep into the heart of whiskey, storytelling, and the rise of Texas whiskey. After kicking things off in Part 1 over on The Whiskey Trip, Aaron and Gavin welcome Big Chief back to The Noble Dram table to continue the conversation around whiskey culture, community, and the pours that leave a lasting impression. 🥃 Aaron shares: Glenmorangie - Signe Highland Single Malt - 46% ABV 🥃 Gavin pours: Oban 15 - 2025 Limited Release Highland Single Malt - 55.3% ABV Together, the guys dive into: Big Chief’s journey onThe Whiskey Trip Why Texas whiskey stands apart in American whiskey Whiskey as community, not competition The stories behind the pour What makes a whiskey experience memorable This episode is less about hype and more about what whiskey was always meant to be—good pours shared with great people. If you missed Part 1, go check it out over on The Whiskey Trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfVjhKUGQ84 🥃 Pour up and join the conversation. New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator  The Whiskey Trip: https://thewhiskeytrip.com/ Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #Whiskey #TexasWhiskey #ScotchWhisky #TheWhiskeyTrip #TheNobleDram #Bourbon #WhiskeyPodcast #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517003/fan_mail/new]