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Two Guys Drinking WhiskeyCompass Box No Name 3 Episode #120Neil and Christopher explore the smokey side of Compass Box with their No Name 3 offering. Whilst comparing it with other peaty options. Then the guys totally switch gears and make a boulevardier cocktail and discuss watching horror movies with their kids among other great topics in this fun episode. Cheers!2022-11-1553 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeySeagrass 16 & Makers Mark Blind Tasting Episode #119Neil and Christopher start the show off with a Dickel 9yr store pick, then move onto testing each other with a blind tasting of Barrel Craft Spirit's 16yr Seagrass and Markers Mark's RC6. Sniffling noses add to the challenge and Neil is conflicted on if the Seagrass 16yr is really worth the price tag...Enjoy!2022-10-1826 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyCompass Box Experimental Grain Episode #118In this episode the guys enjoy another great offering from Scotch Whisky wizards Compass Box! Experimental Grain Whisky is an immaculate blend and they compare it next to Viking Heart 15yr from Highland Park and the abundant Clynelish 14yr. Plus Christopher brags about his fancy expresso machine again. Enjoy!2022-09-2744 minTwo Guys Drinking Whiskey45th Parallel Wisconsin Wheat Barrel SelectionIn this episode Neil and Christopher introduce their Private Barrel Selection for Starks Sport Shop and Liquor Store. This bold and beautiful offering was done in collaboration with The Deathless Dogs and the Stark Family at the wonderful 45th Parallel Distillery. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Cheers 2022-09-2047 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyBarrel proof Blind with The Bourbonaut Episode #116In this episode Neil is joined by Whiskey loving friend Justin aka @the_bourbonaut . Together they explore 2 store picks from Driftless Glen Distillery and then do a Barrel Proof Blind! Good times and great conversation.2022-08-3039 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyBespoken Spirits Bourbon and Rye Episode #115Have you ever gotten into something that you had every intention on hating? Neil and Christopher did just that with Bespoken spirits Bourbon and Rye. Can you reduce the aging process of whiskey down to just a few months and get a palatable and enjoyable product? Is this flat out cheating, or is the the sustainable answer to all your Whiskey woes. Spoiler alert, we were surprised. Enjoy this episode, we sure did! 2022-08-2339 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyStarlight Distillery Exclusive Finishes Episode #114Christopher, Neil and Neighbor Joe explore some great cask finished Bourbon from Starlight Distillery. Sauternes, Port and a Cigar batch featuring Amburana Barrels. 2022-08-1658 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyGlenfarclas 12yr & 25yr Episode #113Neil and Jenna sit by the fire, drink and discuss their favorite cocktail of the summer and then proceed to dive into 2 great bottles scotch while reminiscing over the movie that inspired their love for Glenfarclas. 2022-08-0234 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyNelson Bro's VS Belle Meade Reserves Eposide #112The day has finally come where Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon will no longer be available nation wide. but fear not... Has Nelson Brothers Reserve arrived to take its place?? Will be it as good? Will it take over as the "house wine" in our home bars? Will it suck?!?All these questions will be answered in this episode as Neil and Christopher compare the two side by side. Plus plenty of other great conversations.Cheers!2022-07-261h 01Two Guys Drinking WhiskeyJack Daniel's Bonded & Triple Mash Episode #111Neil and Christopher relive their youth by Comparing the latest Bonded offerings from Jack Daniel's. And of course they have to compare it next to Old No.7 !Plus some post Fathers Day chat and why Banana's are evil!? Cheers!2022-07-0530 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyMom get us Florida Store picks Episode #110Christopher's Mom does some Whiskey shopping for the guys while in Florida and brings back two nice Store picks. The guys also pair the whiskey with Banana Bread Muffins. Just a delicious episode all around!Cheers!2022-06-2129 minTwo Guys Drinking Whiskey5 years of Rockfilter Distillery Episode #109Neil and Jenna Commemorate 5 years of Rockfilter Whiskey by drinking Rockfilter Whiskey.Barrel Roll RyeDessa's Distance and Time BourbonTest Acre Experimental series 3Good Whiskey and classic Neil and Jenna conversation.Hope you enjoy,Cheers!2022-06-1422 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyOrphan Barrel Fable & Folly Eposide #108Christopher Splurges on a Whiskey brand neither of they guys have tried before. They also put this up against other Whiskies to better reference the blending and age dynamic involved in the Fable & Folly by Orphan Barrel!Cheers.2022-05-3139 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyGrangestone Cask Finished Scotch Episode #105In this episode, Christopher buys another one of those Scotch box sets Featuring 3 different cask finished variations of Grangestone Scotch. Plus Neil brings a bottle of Aberlour A'bunadh to really get things going! 2022-05-0333 minTwo Guys Drinking Whiskey10yr Bourbon Blind Tasting Episode #102Christopher and Neil do a blind Tasting of 4 different 10 year Bourbons. Eagle Rare, Russell's Reserve, Widow Jane and Bird Dog !?Plus the guys discuss their St. Paddys festivities and a awkward debate on who would win a fist fight between Musk & Putin. Just the usual shenanigans. Cheers! 2022-03-2250 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyCola Mixer Showdown Episode #101Its a Debate as old as time... Coke vs Pepsi !Which mix's best with Bourbon and Rye. Neil and Jenna explore the differences between the two cola titans while discussing the splendors of hosting children's birthday parties, and Neil wraps for Jenna. We hope you enjoy...Cheers 2022-03-0826 minTwo Guys Drinking Whiskey100 proof !! Episode #100This episode Neil and Christopher go on a magical journey of the past 2 year while enjoying 5 different 100 proof whiskies, each one symbolizing a certain history of the show. Then the guys finish strong with the bottle that started it all. Thank you for listening, and we look forward to 100 more!Cheers. 2022-03-011h 05Two Guys Drinking WhiskeyHeaven Hill Bottled in Bond Episode #97Neil and Christopher Explore the Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 7yr, and then compare it to another BIB Whiskey from the same mash bill and distillery. 2022-02-0842 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyRussell's Reserve Roll Call Episode #96This time Neil & Christopher enjoy Russell's Reserve Bourbon in its 3 variations.The standard and affordable 10yr, the delicious and underrated Single barrel and the coveted 13yr!2022-02-0154 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyKentucky Owl Rye Episode #94This episode Neil is joined by his wife Jenna, and they explore 2 masterfully blended Ryes. They also discuss what they are looking forward to in 2022 and engage in typical spousal banter, at least typical for Neil and Jenna... heheHope you enjoy!Cheers.2021-12-2830 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyBourbon-fest post show/ Whiskey Gifts Episode #92Bourbonfest 2021 is over and the guys drink thier spoils, Four Roses Limited Edition! Plus they give some advice on what to get what whiskey lover for the holidays. Also, Neil surprises Christopher with another "what's in the bag" !!Cheers!2021-12-1449 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyThe Deathless Dogs Episode #91In this episode, Neil and Christopher are joined by Eddie and Dan from The Deathless Dogs!!Together they drink 8 different offerings and just have some excellent conversation. Whiskey and Friends! CheersCheck out the Deathless Dogs here.2021-12-0758 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyBeer Barrel Finished Scotch Episode #90While Beer finished in whiskey barrels is fairly common, Whisky finished in Beer Barrels is not quite as popular. In this episode Neil and Christopher dive in to a couple of these obscure offerings and discuss if it really imparts flavor to the spirit... or is this just another way to cover up sub-par sauce.Also the guys talk about the lack of limited release bourbon and why some of our favorite honey holes are drying up.In the drams..Lagavulin 11yr Nick Offerman edition - Finished in Guinness Stout BarrelsAlexander Murray Co...2021-11-2638 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyYamazaki 18yr Episode #89In this episode the boys are joined my US Paralympian Silver medalist Joe Delagrave. You may know him as #Neighborjoe. The guys Enjoy some of the finest Japanese Whiskey money can buy. Also Discussion about McDonald's Samurai Big Mac, the names we give our vehicles and how Christopher's bald head looks Phallic. Basically guys being dudes and talking about dumb stuff.In the drams....Yamazaki 18yrBushido Meiyo 15yrYamazaki 12yrYoichi Single MaltCheers! 2021-11-2348 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyBlind Storepick Showdown Episode #86In this episode, the guys each bring a bottle for a "what's in the bag" blind tasting showdown.Christopher brings a delicious Starlight Distillery Bourbon that is Sherry cask finished and is a Starks Sports Shop Store Pick.On the other side of the spectrum, Neil brings a obscure Peated Scotch Barrel Finished Double Rye from High West Distillery, and is a store pick from The Wine Cellar.Each bottle is so different yet they are both very enjoyable expressions. We hope you enjoy this episode!Cheers.2021-06-0844 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyElijah Craig 18yr & Toasted Barrel Episode #80The guys start with a nice little EC Small Batch Store Pick to warm things up. Then Neil unveils a "what's in the bag" that happens to be EC Toasted Barrel, diving into the differences between Seasoned, Toasted and Charred. Last but not least Joe Brings the big flex with the EC 18yr! Also a discussion and what an ideal Whiskey tasting event would consist of, the tribulations of air travel with and without a wheelchair, and the questionable things you in the backgrounds of zoom meetings.Enjoy!2021-04-0641 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyBlanton's vs Caribou Crossing Episode #75THE BATTLE OF THE BEAST'S !!!!!Neil and Christopher put America's proclaimed first single barrel bourbon up against Canada's first single barrel Whiskey. They have so many similarities, buts what's inside that really matters. Find out which is best on this episode.Cheers!2021-02-2338 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyDewar's Double DOUBLE Aged 27yr Scotch Episode #72The guys Dive into Dewar's 27yr double double Scotch. Also they compare it to Dewar's white label, just to appreciate the finer version. Also, Neil butchers numerous names and Sherry cask definitions. We hope you enjoy.Cheers!2021-02-0927 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyAlberta Premium Cask Strength Rye. Episode #71Neil and Christopher kick off season 3 with tasting the highly acclaimed 2021 Whiskey Bible "Whiskey of the year" . The guys also have some Canadian Club 100% rye to use a refence to compare. Cheers!2021-02-0244 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyWhistle Pig 10,12,15 & Store Pick Episode #70The Fellas wrap up season 2 and dive into and discuss 4 great offerings from Whistle Pig. 10 year12 year old world Cask Finish15 year Vermont Oak Cask FinishSingle Barrel Store Pick (18 year)Cheers!2021-01-1952 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyAkashi,Yamazaki 12, Suntory Hibiki & Nikka from the Barrel. "lost episode" #69The Episode that time forgot... Actually Neil forgot... Actually Neil deleted on accident and had to be re-recorded. We could not NOT release a decent Japanese Whiskey episode this season, so here it is!Nikka from the BarrelSuntory Hibiki Japanese HarmonyThe Yamazaki 12yrAkashi White OakCheers!2020-12-2939 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyFavorite (and least) Whiskies of 2020 Episode #68The guys to a quick "what's in the bag" segment, then discuss their favorite Whiskies of 2020. Also their least favorite, just for good measure.Cheers!2020-12-2513 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyNeighbor Joe interviews Neil and Christopher and their Infinity Bottles Episode #67The tables have turned and #neighborjoe has taken over the show. The guys bring their Infinity bottles to drink while Joe get deep and personal with the two co-hosts. This episode is all about getting to know Neil and Joe. Its also about eating penis shaped Christmas cookies.Enjoy.2020-12-221h 03Two Guys Drinking WhiskeyChristmas Bourbon Slush Friday Happy Hour Episode #66Neil and Jenna revisit their upbringing with a variation of the Christmas classic, The Bourbon Slush! Easy enough to prep this a few day before the big holiday, just follow these simple steps.Boil 7 cups water and 2 cups of sugar untill diluted in a large pot.Steep 2 cups water and 2 Green Tea bag in a smaller pot.Once both liquids have cooled add together with 1 can (16oz) frozen orange juice concentrate and 1 can (16oz) or lemonade concentrate.Add 2 cups of your favorite bourbon and mix well. Don't use anything over 90 proof or the mix w...2020-12-1806 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyDickel BIB, Widow Jane 10yr & JJ Bowman Episode #65Stepping outside of Kentucky, The guys drink some fine American Whiskey's. John J Bowman Single Barrel BourbonGeorge Dickel Bottled in Bond Tennessee WhiskeyWidow Jane 10yr Bourbon.Which if these award winners do they like the best? Plus the usual banter about life. Thanks for listening!Cheers.2020-12-1535 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyCompass Box Feature. Episode #64On this episode the guys explore what has quickly became their favorite Scotch company. Compass Box. Each Bottle is an exquisite example of blending, and each if the four offerings they try are individually unique and amazing. Spice TreeMyths & Legends 2Flaming HeartNo Name 1We hope you enjoy as much as we did,Cheers.2020-12-081h 02Two Guys Drinking WhiskeyBourbonfest at Starks Sport Shop with Alex Stark Interview Episode #63The guys visit Alex Stark from Stark's Sport Shop, the home of BOURBONFEST 2020! In this interview Alex shares some some history on the shop and also shares some of the allocated bottles what will be for sale at Bourbonfest 2020. Of course there's plenty of Whiskey talk and the guys give some pointers and hunting Whiskey. Enjoy the show! Cheers2020-12-0125 min
Two Guys Drinking WhiskeyDriftless Glen Distiller Interview, Port Cask Finish Exclusive Release Episode #62We Interview Driftless Glen distiller Max Thibodeaux and he shares with us his new Distillery Exclusive. A delicious Port Cask Finish Bourbon set to release on Black Friday! We drink, we talk, we enjoy and we hope you will too. Have a happy Thanksgiving and be sure to check out Driftless Glen's full lineup in their website Driftlessglen.com , or better yet go visit them and pick up a nice bottle for the Holidays!Cheers 2020-11-2633 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyCask "Finished" Whiskey Feature #61Neighbor Joe is off the wagon! And to celebrate his completion of #75hard the guys enjoy 3 fine Barrel-Finished Whiskies.Belle Meade XO Cognac Barrel FinishWoodinville Pork Cask FinishBlood Oath Pact #6 Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Plus a nice "what's in the bag" to start the show and set their palates strait. 2020-11-2449 minTwo Guys Drinking WhiskeyFred Collins Fizz FHH Episode #59Neil and Jenna make a Simple British drink know as the Fred Collins Fizz.Cheers!2.0 ounces bourbon 0.5 ounce simple syrupJuice of one lemon1 teaspoon Cointreau6.0 ounces Lemon Lime SodaMix the bourbon, simple syrup, and lemon juice in an iced cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a large bar glass that is half filled with shaved (or finely crushed) ice. Add the Cointreau. Pour the Lemon Lime Soda into a glass and Serve.2020-11-2006 minTwo Guys Drinking Whiskey10th Mtn Distillery Veterans Tribute Episode #60This episode they guys try 2 offerings from 10th Mountain Distillery. Christopher also speaks on his experiences in the 10th Mountain Infantry Devision, how he earned the Purple Heart and the secret to getting your Mountain Tab.... It’s a special Veterans Day show, thank you for listening and thank you Veterans for your service.Cheers!2020-11-1135 min