Episode #135 - How a Custom Still Mix-Up Became a Happy Accident at Lonely Oak Distillery

Father's Day Special Blind Tasting - My Dad's Legacy & Mesquite Smoke

After losing my father, I found solace helping my mom. Evenings led us to a local distillery, revealing a community built on shared moments and open learning. The unique smoky flavors explained it all.

Episode #136 Grandpa Al's Legacy Lives On in This Whiskey | Tasting Wildcat Distillery - Tillmans Whiskey

🥃 Every great whiskey has a story—and sometimes that story starts in a farm field generations ago. One of our favorite things is discovering how a whiskey got its name. At Wildcat Distillery, their Tillman's Whiskey is more than just a bottle—it's a tribute to family legacy. Named after their Grandpa Al, the original Wildcat Tillman who first planted the grain that would become part of the family's story, this whiskey honors the hard work, perseverance, and farming heritage that helped make it all possible. It's a reminder that great whiskey isn't just made in the distillery—it's rooted in the people and traditions behind it. 👉 Listen now to hear the story behind Tillman's Whiskey and why Grandpa Al would be proud.

Father's Day Special Blind Tasting - This pour is for my dad.

This pour is for my dad. He wasn't a huge bourbon fan, but he always tried the whiskeys I brought home. A tribute to a father's simple pleasures. Remembering his favorite Crown Royal and Coke, a bond shared through a familiar sip. Cherishing memories, one glass at a time.

Episode #135 - How a Custom Still Mix-Up Became a Happy Accident at Lonely Oak Distillery

🥃 Sometimes the best things in whiskey happen by accident. You don't just order a custom still and have it show up next week. Building a distillery still can take months—or even years. And when projects stretch that long, mistakes can happen. That's exactly what happened at Lonely Oak Distillery. What started as a mix-up during the still-building process resulted in a unique combination of stainless steel and copper that wasn't exactly what was ordered... but turned out to be a happy accident. The story behind how their still came to be is funny, unexpected, and a great reminder that innovation sometimes comes from embracing the unexpected. 👉 Listen now to hear the story behind one of the most unique stills we've encountered and how it became part of Lonely Oak's whiskey-making journey.

Friday Blind Tasting | Shortbarrel Straight Rye Whiskey & Bees Knees

🥃 One blind tasting turned into two. On this Friday Blind Tasting Challenge, we put Shortbarrel Straight Rye Whiskey under the box expecting one review—but the conversation quickly led us down the rabbit hole to another Shortbarrel expression: Bees Knees. From rye spice to honey-finished sweetness, these bottles sparked plenty of debate, comparisons, and whiskey geek talk. Which one came out on top? And are either worth hunting down? 👉 Listen now for our honest reactions, tasting notes, and a surprising two-for-one whiskey review