Old Forester Barrel Pick: Vegas Treasure from Liquor Line Up

Old Forester Barrel Pick: Vegas Treasure from Liquor Line Up

This episode we open a Las Vegas store pick: Old Forester 100 Proof Barrel Pick from Liquor Lineup. After a recommendation from listener Lee, Dave made the drive across Vegas during a work trip to visit one of the city’s best whiskey stores. The result? A ridiculously good Old Forester barrel pick packed with: • Cherry pie notes • Candy sweetness • Molasses • Caramel • Jolly Rancher flavours We also chat about: • Why barrel picks are such a fun part of bourbon culture • How whiskey stores in America differ from Australia • Why travel bottles carry memories • The challenge of choosing which bottles make it home in your luggage

Farm-to-Glass Frey Ranch Quad Malt Bourbon

This episode we open one of the more unusual bourbons we’ve brought back from America: Frey Ranch Quad Malt Four Grain Bourbon. A distillery-only release from Nevada that takes farm-to-glass whiskey seriously. Every grain is grown on the property. Every grain is malted. Everything happens on the farm. We talk about: • Visiting Frey Ranch in Nevada • The drive through Reno and Fallon • Why this bourbon tastes unlike most Kentucky bourbon • Whether fully malting all four grains changes flavour • Farm-to-glass distilling done properly Tasting notes include: • Maltesers • Malt biscuits • Chocolate • Butter • Grain character And one big regret: Not bringing more home.

BBQ-Ready! Inside Larrikin's Small Batch Dessert-ey Kentucky Bourbon

H & Dave enjoy Larrikin's Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey—an approachable 40% ABV, six-year-aged bourbon with a mash bill of 86% corn, 10% rye and 4% malted barley. Tasting notes highlight caramel, vanilla, biscuity sweetness and warm spice (think apple pie, nutmeg/cinnamon), plus the brand’s laid-back Aussie charm and friendly distillery vibe.

Peerless 10-Year Reveal: A Bourbon Worth the Hype

Dave n H taste and celebrate the new Peerless 10-year Henry Craver edition, describing its stunning colour, rich mouthfeel and tasting notes like citrus, marmalade, coconut, vanilla and caramel. They discuss the bottle’s limited release, the queue at the distillery, and why this bourbon has a devoted following. The episode also explores Peerless’s craft approach—sweet mash, barrel-proof bottlings and Corky Taylor’s commitment to quality—plus personal anecdotes about sourcing the bottle and why it’s hard to find outside Kentucky.

George Remus Bourbon: Great Story and Great Value

This episode dives into George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey — a widely available bottle that seriously overdelivers for the price. We break down: * Why MGP whiskey has become so respected * What makes this a standout value bottle * And the wild story behind George Remus himself From pharmacist to criminal lawyer to “King of the Bootleggers,” Remus’ story is one of the most fascinating in bourbon history — and possibly even inspired The Great Gatsby. A great mix of accessible bourbon, great value, and one hell of a story.   00:00 Introduction to George Remus Bourbon 03:11 The Story Behind George Remus 06:02 The Legacy of Prohibition and Bootlegging 09:13 Tasting Notes and Final Thoughts