Blind Tasting Podcast

ICYMI: Cock of the Walk Bourbon Review, Is It Pappy’s Bold Wheated Cousin?

In this ICYMI episode, I revisit one of my favorite bourbon reviews from the archive: Preservation Distillery’s Cock of the Walk Bourbon. After a candid conversation with VP of Operations Kyle Lloyd, I break down what makes this micro-batch wheated bourbon stand out, and why it reminded me of a bolder, rowdier cousin to Pappy Van Winkle. Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGRWYXVpTFNuM2xJeGRDegEessp-2JRsd5fIsUTo3MgHzWh0FINJAyRL-O305EJCFheZ9CplTgnSLjHJCWI_aem_S-kt1dxDvoF4loqPghOGtQ] Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast]  Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com [https://famousdocs.etsy.com/]  Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297] https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/]

Why I REFUSE to Attend Bourbon & Beyond 2026

I explain why I’m officially refusing to attend Bourbon & Beyond 2026 after a bizarre “hokey pokey” process that left me scratching my head. This isn’t just about one festival, it’s about how the whiskey world treats smaller voices, authentic coverage, and the whiskey freaks who actually support the industry.  Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGRWYXVpTFNuM2xJeGRDegEessp-2JRsd5fIsUTo3MgHzWh0FINJAyRL-O305EJCFheZ9CplTgnSLjHJCWI_aem_S-kt1dxDvoF4loqPghOGtQ] Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast]  Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com [https://famousdocs.etsy.com/]  Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297] https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/]

Resurrecting Silk Velvet Whiskey With Zach Hargis & Master Distiller Jacob Call

The first batch of Silk Velvet Whiskey was produced in the winter of 1880. After 40 years, it faded into oblivion, just like so many others after Prohibition. Today, the brand is back in full force, and Zach Hargis and 8th-generation Master Distiller Jacob Call join me to break down the resurrection of this forgotten whiskey, from an antique store discovery to a full-scale revival rooted in Kentucky history. We get into the origin story, the blending decisions, the early challenges, and the moment they realized, “Hey… this thing might actually work.” Plus, Jacob lays out his now-famous work credo, a simple rule that might explain why this whole operation runs as smoothly as it does. If you’re into bourbon, business, or just a damn good comeback story, this one’s worth your time, whiskey freaks. Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGRWYXVpTFNuM2xJeGRDegEessp-2JRsd5fIsUTo3MgHzWh0FINJAyRL-O305EJCFheZ9CplTgnSLjHJCWI_aem_S-kt1dxDvoF4loqPghOGtQ] Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast]  Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com [https://famousdocs.etsy.com/]  Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297] https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/]

Knob Creek Blender’s Edition Review: Goodbye to Oakie

A deep dive into Knob Creek’s first Blender’s Edition release, a 10-year sweet bourbon blend from Beam Suntory. This one hits a little differently for reasons beyond the glass, and I walk through exactly what’s in it, what’s missing, and what it might be trying to say. Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGRWYXVpTFNuM2xJeGRDegEessp-2JRsd5fIsUTo3MgHzWh0FINJAyRL-O305EJCFheZ9CplTgnSLjHJCWI_aem_S-kt1dxDvoF4loqPghOGtQ] Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast]  Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com [https://famousdocs.etsy.com/]  Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297] https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/]

Jackson Purchase Full Proof Review, $12K Eagle Rare 30, Steph Curry Bourbon & Buffalo Trace Chaos

Buffalo Trace drops a five-figure Eagle Rare 30 Year Old, Steph Curry’s going after mizunara finishes, and Kentucky’s arguing in court over who actually gets to claim the title of first Black-owned bourbon distillery. Oh, and I found a 4-year old full proof bourbon from Craig Beam at Jackson Purchase Distillery that drinks like it’s got a point to prove. Grab my new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdGRWYXVpTFNuM2xJeGRDegEessp-2JRsd5fIsUTo3MgHzWh0FINJAyRL-O305EJCFheZ9CplTgnSLjHJCWI_aem_S-kt1dxDvoF4loqPghOGtQ] Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast [https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast]  Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com [https://famousdocs.etsy.com/]  Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items! Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297] https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/]