Whisky Snobs of Lower MoCo

Join us for a vertical tasting of two expressions from the iconic Grand Old Parr brand – the 12-Year and 18-Year blended Scotch whiskies. We explore the rich history of Old Parr, and discuss the merits of blends versus single malts. Could Old Parr be a new go to rail whisky at the bar? Old Parr Tasting Details: * 12-Year-Old: 40% ABV, $29.99 MSRP * 18-Year-Old: 40% ABV, $69.99 MSRP Tune in as we take you through the tasting notes, share insights about the whisky's connection to Cragganmore and Glendullan distilleries, and discuss our impressions of these time-honored Scotch whiskies. Whether you prefer your whisky neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, this episode will give you plenty to think about the next time you reach for a dram of Old Parr. And as always, dram in good health! #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #blendedscotch #oldparr #diageo

Join us on a journey through the haunted halls of history as we explore the legend of Castle’s Curse, the recent independent bottling of Teaninich from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. Castle’s Curse Details:  * Aged 14 years in European oak * 47.4% ABV (94.8 proof) * $175 MSRP Tune in as we taste this rare release, reach tenuous agreement on the correct pronunciation of Teaninich, and uncork the captivating legend of the Kelpie. From the depths of forgotten barrels to the heights of ancient castles, this episode will leave you spellbound and thirsty for more. And as always, dram in good health! #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #singlemalt #teaninich #orphanbarrel #diageo

Nick Offerman, much like his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson, loves his Lagavulin! So much so that Lagavulin partnered with Nick on a limited release series of Offerman branded expressions. The 2022 release presented a perfect opportunity to test Nick’s talent for picking whisky. Join us for a side-by-side tasting of Lagavulin’s three releases in the Offerman series:  * Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #1, 46.0% abv * Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #2 Guinness Cask 46.0% abv * Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #3 Charred Oak Cask 46.0% abv   Is the Offerman Edition series just another trivial marketing campaign based on a celebrity endorsement, or does Nick Offerman have a genuinely good palate for whisky? Listen in to find out!   And as always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #singlemalt #lagavulin #nickofferman #ronswanson

Never mind the bollocks, get ready for anarchy in a bottle! Join the Snobs as we take on this year’s spiky new Ardbeg Day Committee Release, “Ardcore”, a hardcore 50.1% ABV mosh pit of flavor. Will we be Damned to another overhyped special release, and left feeling Exploited, or will we Jam with the roasted black malt spirit and keep this dram in our Stiff Little Fingers all night? Listen in to find out! This episode’s dram: Ardbeg Ardcore, Committee Release (50.1% ABV) As always, God Save the Queen and Dram in Good Health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #ardbeg #ardcore #singlemalt #isleofislay

The Whisky Snobs "sat down" with Jared Card, the Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of ImpEx Beverages, for a socially-distanced interview and tasting. Jared is a mainstay of the DC-area whisky scene as he helps Impex distribute a wide range of top-notch global whiskies to the area, including Kilchoman, Port Askaig, GlenAllachie, Penderyn, Ohishi, M&H Distillery, and many more! In addition to hearing about Jared’s background, and the role of the distributor in the whisky ecosystem, he leads the Snobs on a fascinating Kilchoman tasting, featuring: * Kilchoman New Make 63.5% ABV * Kilchoman Jack Rose Dining Saloon “Slightly Peated” Ex-Bourbon Cask 56.5% ABV * Kilchoman Jack Rose Dining Saloon “Slightly Peated” Ex-Sherry Cask 56.2% ABV * Kilchoman ImpEx Cask Evolution 2/2019 56.1% ABV As always, dram in good health! #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast @ImpExBev @Kilchomanwhisky @JackRoseinDC