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All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 78: Write Your Own Booker's Story Part 2Remember way back in April of 2022 when we launched Episode 40: Write Your Own Booker's Story? Well its time for part II! If you're not familiar with Booker's, its a cask strength Bourbon from our friends over at Jim Beam. Each expression is launched quarterly and newer bottles come in a wooden box with a small card with a written story that explains how they named the batch and what barrels make up the blend. Now imagine if you could write your own story for a batch of Booker's - that's exactly what we do on this episode. Grab a pour...2025-03-1755 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 77: Best In Class 2024Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste through their favorite whiskies of 2024 including a few controversial picks. Join us as we choose and award our favorite whiskies in the following categories:Budget: Green River RyeBourbon: split decision: Nashville Barrel Company Sunny B and All Things Whiskey Podcast Elijah Craig Barrel ProofRye: Bardstown Bourbon Company Amrut CollaborationIrish: Talnua Virgin White OakJapanese: Yoichi 10 YearScotch: Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 18 YearWe love ALL of these whiskies and they deserve all the accolades that they receive, but only one ca...2025-02-031h 27All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 76: Por Lo Bueno MezcalWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with special guest Nico Meyer the co-founder of Por Lo Bueno Mezcal. Yes, we are a Whiskey podcast, but we always love exploring new expressions and were thoroughly impressed with the entire lineup of Por Lo Bueno Mezcals. If you're a whiskey enthusiast and particularly someone who enjoys Tequila and/or Peated Scotch, then it is absolute worthwhile exploring Mezcal and learning about the wonderful world of agave spirits. On this episode we learn a TON about the...2024-10-221h 14All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 75: American Woman Spirits CompanyWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchel sit down with special guests from American Woman Spirits Company out of Steamboat Colorado to discuss their lineup of whiskies and tequilas. Join us for a great interview with Owner John Lupori and Part-Owner, Brand Ambassador, and Advisory Board Member Anne Hutchison . We discuss how they created their unique bottle (shaped like a woman) which was inspired by Greek and Roman sculptures to be a work of art (and it is!) and to celebrate the American Woman, Americana, women in whiskey, and women emp...2024-09-201h 05All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 74: Green River Full Proof, Bardstown Amrut, and Nashville Barrel CompanyWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dust off the microphones to catch up on life and taste through a delicious whiskey lineup featuring:Green River Full Proof - a blend of 5 to 7 year old barrels proofed at 117.3 Sunny B - an 8 year old Nashville Barrel Company Single BarrelBardstown Bourbon Company Amrut Collaboration - 2 rye whiskies blended together then finished in Amrut Indian malt whiskey barrels for 18 months with 3 additional well aged Kentucky bourbons back blended into the expressionDuring the show Mike shares some announcements as he is...2024-09-041h 18All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 73: Bruichladdich 18 and moreWelcome back to all things whiskey podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to enjoy a sweet sweet sweet lineup of extra aged Bruichladdich expressions. The crew first warms up by telling some funny stories while sampling the Dewar's Japanese Smooth Mizunara Oak 8 year expression before jumping into a 2011 Bruichladdich Islay Barley 6 year, a Bruichladdich 18 year (unpeated), and a Port Charlotte 18 year (heavily peated 40ppm). This is an exceptional episode that was a lot of fun to record and its great to have the crew back together again to do what we do best, dri...2024-07-0954 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 72: 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company with Bryan DewarWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this Episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Bryan Dewar - the Director of Distribution and Military Sales from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company out of Vail Colorado. Learn all about 10th Mountain and how the brand pays homage to the 10th Mountain Division - a group of skiing soldiers that fought in Italy's Apennines Mountains during World War 2. Bryan also shares the mission of the company and how they are continuing to support veterans, active military, and non-profits. In this episode we sample tons of 10th Moun...2024-06-1450 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 71: Maker's Mark Cellar Aged and more!Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell (that's right - the new dad is back for this one) sit down to enjoy a special lineup of whiskies including the Maker's Mark Cellar Aged to celebrate the birth of Devin's son! Join us as we sample that unicorn bottle along with our very own Elijah Craig Private Barrel (9 years, 125.4 proof), Insane Corn Posse's Nashville Barrel Company single barrel "Yellow Bee", and Old Forester's Single Barrel Rye Barrel Strength. This is a podcast where you came for the whiskey, and stayed for all...2024-06-061h 15All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 70: Westward Whiskey with Partner and Master Blender Miles MunroeWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Partner and Master Blender Miles Munroe from Westward Whiskey! Join us for a conversation that focuses on all the great things that Westward has done to craft American Single Malt whiskies out of Oregon over the past 20 years. Learn about Mile's past, how he got involved with Westward, hear some great stories, and learn what's next for the brand. Westward is poised to hit their 20th Anniversary later this year so keep an eye out for that and sure to check out...2024-05-201h 00All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 69: Nashville Barrel Company with CEO & Co-Founder Mike Hinds and Mix Master & Co-Founder James DavenportWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Host Mike Outcalt was invited into the Nashville Barrel Company tasting room in Nashville Tennessee to talk all things Nashville Barrel Company with their two Co-Founders Mike Hinds and James Davenport. Join us for a great conversation around why they got into whiskey, their charitable contributions - especially to F*** Cancer and Veteran's, and what's next for the brand. Nashville Barrel Company (or NBC) is quickly becoming a force and they are company that is putting out some of the BEST single barrels on the market right now...2024-04-0950 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 68: Westland Distillery with Master Distiller Tyler Pederson and Master Blender Shane AmstrongWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode we're excited to welcome Westland Distillery's Master Distiller Tyler Pederson and Master Blender Shane Armstrong. Join us as we talk about "why American Single Malt?", sense of place, and taste through several of their award winning expressions. If you're an American Single Malt fan, you've gotta check out Westland Distillery and some of the awesome things that they're doing. Cheers and keep drinkin' tasty whiskies!Support the show2024-04-031h 11All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 67: Conor O'Driscoll, Master Distiller Heaven Hill DistilleryWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! We're honored to sit down with and host Master Distiller and Director of Kentucky Distillation at Heaven Hill Distillery Conor O'Driscoll. On this episode we talk about how Conor wound up in Denver Colorado, dive into his background, and talk all things Heaven Hill. Tune in to gain a sneak peak into all the great things that they are doing (like opening a new distillery this year and making 441,000 barrels of whiskey last year) and learn about new releases from their brands. We are HUGE fans of Heaven Hill Distillery so be...2024-03-1944 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 66: Lodestar WhiskeyWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder - the owners of a brand new brand named Lodestar Whiskey! All Things Whiskey Podcast is a place for new brands to tell the world about what they're doing in whiskey and this might be the newest brand that we've ever had on the show as Lodestar just started selling whiskey a month ago. Join us as Anna and Wendelin talk about their experience as women in whiskey, the direction they are taking wi...2024-03-0451 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 65: Green River LineupWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell explore a line up of whiskies from Green River Distilling Co. As a warmup our Hosts dive into a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Bourbon (6 year 10 month) and talk a bit about their podcast journey, guests, and patrons before the main event. This episode showcases 3 great new whiskies from Green River: Green River Wheated Bourbon (90 proof)Green River Rye (Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 95% rye / 5% malted barley and 95 proof)Green River Single Barrel "In-Law Suppressant" (119 proof)Don't miss this episode and be sure to c...2024-02-0559 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 64: Best in Class Alternates 2023Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this Episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review their Best In Class 2023 Alternates. Couldn't find the Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish whiskey that we chose for our Best In Class awards? Well you can go after the next best thing with these alternates that we've picked for each category along with a list of our favorite whiskies from the year.Bourbon - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923Rye - Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof RyeScotch - Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 11Irish - Redbreast PX2024-01-141h 04All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 63: Best In Class 2023Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! We're thrilled to release our 5th annual Best In Class Episode where we feature our favorite whiskies from 2023. Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they review our favorite Budget, Bourbon, Rye, Irish, and Scotch whiskies from this year. We open up a conversation around the state of whiskey, dive deep into why we picked these whiskies, and of course, pick a coveted Whiskey of the Year! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @allthingswhiskeypodcast because we will feature each whiskey immediately after the initial launch of this episode. 2023-12-131h 23All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 62: Kinnitty Castle SpiritsHave you ever dreamed of buying a castle in Ireland and starting your own distillery? Well that's exactly what Bryan Bean Co-Owner of Kinnitty Castle Spirits did! Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast. On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Bryan Bean to talk about his new brand Kinnitty Castle Spirits. Bryan is a US Army Special Operations Veteran who is passionate about his Irish heritage and spirits which led him to buy a castle in Kinnitty Ireland where they now operate a hotel and distillery. Hear all about the brand and their story...2023-12-061h 03All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 61: Dr. Tom CollinsWe're excited to announce that Episode 61 of All Things Whiskey Podcast is live now!On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell welcome Dr. Tom Collins - Jackson Family Wines Endowed Professor of Viticulture and Enology at Washington State University to talk about his research; the impact barrels have on wines and spirits, and how certain levels of dilution in spirits can make them smell and taste the same. Dr. Collins is an expert in distillation practices which he has been studying in his chemistry lab since 2015 to determine how the char and toast levels inside b...2023-12-011h 06All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 60: Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes LineupWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste their way through 3 Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes that recently hit and were distributed throughout the great state of Colorado by our friends at Momentum Beverage Team! They also talk about their next Patron only giveaway, which you might have guessed, is also a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Rye #M4! Patrons of ANY tier will automatically be entered to win this bottle - check out the program at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast.Before our Hosts dive int...2023-11-031h 01All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 59: Mexican Whiskies and MoreWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! Mike and Rose got married so they ran down to Mexico for their honeymoon. While they were there, they stumbled into a small liquor store called Agave Liquors in Puerto Vallarta which specializes in local distilleries. As Mike does, just about anywhere, he bought a bunch of alcohol to haul back to the States and talk about on the show. Join us as hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review some up and coming Mexican Whiskies and more spirits including a Raicilla (Agave spirit made from the root of the Agave plant inst...2023-10-171h 16All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 58: Jack Daniel's LineupWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to sample the number 1 selling whiskey in the world - Jack Daniel's! After Devin was bamboozled blind tasting 80 proof Jack Daniel's on the last episode we figured it was time to dive into some PREMIUM Jack Daniel's expressions including the Jack Daniel's 10 year, 12 year, Twice Barreled American Single Malt Special Release, 5280 Whiskey Society Single Barrel Barrel Proof, and the Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye (136.3 proof).First the hosts go over some of Jack Daniel's history - like di...2023-08-241h 05All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 57: Blinded By The MikeWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Devin Mitchell and Mike Outcalt fire up the mics for a blind tasting special. Before the blind, the hosts review the "Freezer Door" Old Fashioned. To make one, grab your favorite bottle of whiskey, take 3 ounces out, then put in 2 ounces of simple syrup, 24 dashes of bitters and toss it in the freezer. Boom - now you can shake and pour Old Fashioneds anytime and for all your friends. For the main event Devin gets "Blinded by the Mike" (sung to the tune of Manfred Mann's Blinded by the Li...2023-07-271h 09All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 56: American Mash & Grain with Devin ErshowWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Devin Ershow, the CEO and Co-Founder of American Mash & Grain - a website that champions craft distilleries and dives deep into their stories. Whiskey is about stories and telling the full story is seldom heard of in today's day and age. Join us as we explore this conversation. Devin talks about his industry experience, how he got involved with the company, and how/why he ultimately ended up in Colorado. We also dive deep into how we define American Single Malt whiskies and how i...2023-07-121h 21All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 55: Jodie Filiatreau - Artisanal Distiller at Evan WilliamsWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast - on this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Jodie Filiatreau the Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams to talk about his industry experience and the brand. Jodie is an absolute wealth of knowledge and has worked for Heaven Hill for 42 years. Join us to hear about how he became the Artisanal Distiller at Evan Williams, what that role entails, and some of the exciting projects that he's working on. Of course we chat about Evan Williams, Sqaure 6, and Heaven Hill whiskies. This episode is a blast so t...2023-06-2656 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 54: Branch and Barrel with Mitchell NesterWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Mitchell "The Tongue" Nester hosts our team at Branch and Barrel distillery in Centennial Colorado. Join us as we find out why they call Mitchell "The Tongue", what he does for the distillery, the history of Branch and Barrel, unique cocktails that they offer in their tasting room, and we sample a flight of their awesome experimental expressions!Branch and Barrel is taking their young bourbon, rye, whiskies, and other spirits (like a Plumwood specialty distillate, an Agave Spirit, and Rum) and doing incredible and experimental things wi...2023-05-121h 01All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 53: Our Favorite CocktailsWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! Searching for allocated whiskies downright sucks sometimes, but making cocktails will always be awesome! Join Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell on this episode as the team makes and drinks their favorite cocktails. These are great cocktails, but the best part is that you can make them with a variety of whiskies that are affordable and can be found on the shelf. The team reviews an Espresso Martini made with Bourbon, The Manhattan, and an Old Fashioned. Wanna make one of these cocktails (I'm sure you do because they...2023-04-171h 02All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 52: Allocations & Argonaut - featuring Josh Robinson - President of Argonaut Wine & LiquorWelcome back to All Things Whiskey! On this episode Josh Robinson, the President of Argonaut Wine & Liquor (one of the largest independent liquor stores in Colorado) hosts the All Things Whiskey Team to have a candid chat about what it takes to get allocations, the do's and don'ts of looking for special bottles, and horror stories from this past allocation season. The crew also reviews the outcomes of recent local propositions and cracks a bottle of Argonaut's Smoke Wagon Single Barrel from barrel #303. Enjoy the show and a huge thanks to our special guest Josh Robi...2023-04-051h 14All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 51: Knob Creek Single Barrel Experience with special guests Kay Quigley and Robert NicholasWelcome back t o All Things Whiskey! On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with special guests Kay Quigley - the American Whiskey Ambassador from James B Beam Distilling Company and Robert Nicholas the General Manager of Highlands WineSeller to select their very own barrel of Knob Creek! Don't miss this episode as the crew talks about the perceptions around Jim Beam, the portfolio of brands under the Beam-Suntory umbrella and dives deep into the Knob Creek Experience to select a phenomenal barrel. Cheers and enjoy! Support the show2023-03-091h 04All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 50: Bardstown Bourbon Company - Interview with Dan Callaway & Brandon SmithWelcome back to All Things Whiskey! On this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head to downtown Denver and catch an elevator up to the 18th floor of the Sheraton for an exclusive interview with Dan Callaway - VP of Product Development at Bardstown Bourbon Company and Brandon Smith - Brand Manager at Bardstown Bourbon Company. During the interview the crew shares fun stories, recounts the World's Top Whiskey Taster competition, dives deep into the release of their Origin series, talks about collaboration, and what's next for the future of Bardstown Bourbon Company. Be sure to look...2023-01-2651 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 49: 2022 Best in ClassWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk about and review their favorite whiskies from 2022. This is our 4th annual Best in Class episode and we're excited to share our favorite whiskies from the following categories:Budget WhiskeyBlended WhiskeyRye WhiskeyBourbon WhiskeyJapanese WhiskyScotch WhiskyIrish WhiskeyTo celebrate another year of podcastin', we are giving away a bottle of Maker's Mark SE4xPR5 from their Wood Finishing Series! To enter: follow @allthingswhiskeypodcast on Instagram, like the official Maker's Mark SE4xPR5 giveaway post and tag 3 friends for 1 entry (ever...2023-01-031h 32All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 48: Hidden Barn featuring Jackie Zykan and Nate WinegarWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode the Partners Jackie Zykan and Nate Winegar from Hidden Barn Whiskey join Devin and Mike to discuss their brand and taste some great whiskey. The crew tastes Hidden Barn Batch #4, Batch #3, and their Madeira Cask Finished whiskies all while talking about how unique each expression can be. We also have a candid conversation around re-defining what "craft" means in the industry, how Hidden Barn came to be, their partnership with Neeley Family Distillery, what's next, and of course we giveaway a bottle of Hidden Barn Single Barrel! Tune in to h...2022-11-171h 08All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 47: Clonakilty DistilleryWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! We're so excited to have Sean Scully - co-founder of Clonakilty Distillery join the show for an interview! On this episode Sean tells us about how his family got into making spirits, highlights their flagship product the Double Oaked Irish whiskey which is a NEOC (New Era of Cask) cask finished whiskey, how Clonakilty collaborates with local companies/breweries when they enter new markets, their dedication to sustainability, their whey based gin, and more!If I could describe what Clonakilty does in one sentence, I would say that they're making d...2022-11-0952 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 46: Risks CO Props 124, 125, and 126 Pose to Small BusinessesWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this special episode host Mike Outcalt interviews Josh Robinson the Co-Owner and Liquor Buyer at Argonaut Wine & Liquor in Denver Colorado and Casey Adler the Owner of the StockRoom Speakeasy in Arvada Colorado to have a candid conversation around upcoming Colorado Propositions 124, 125, and 126. Before jumping into politics, all three enjoy a pour of Old Forester 117 Series: Whiskey Row Fire. For the main course of the episode Mike, Josh, and Casey talk about the following:Colorado Proposition 124: Retail Liquor Store Licenses Initiative (2022). Increases the number of liquor licenses an indiv...2022-10-171h 15All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 45: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Single Barrel Blind Showdown!Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! Did you ever wonder why it took us so long to record an Elijah Craig Barrel Proof episode? We did too - so we fixed that! Mike rounded up his stash of 18 Elijah Craig bottles and selected 3 recent single barrel barrel proof expressions to put to the test. After a bit of discussion about the brand and life in general, Producer Rose Haag organized a blind tasting with the following whiskies:8 year Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof from Philnor Liquors - 132.4 proof 10 year Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof from Argon...2022-10-0444 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 44: Blind Special Release Scotch Showdown!Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! On this episode Producer Rose Haag organizers a blind Scotch showdown for hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell! Join us as our hosts put 5 premium Scotches from Diageo to the test in a winner take all challenge! Mike and Devin talk Scotch while they work their through the following whiskies:8 year Talisker cask strength (59.7%)12 year Lagavulin cask strength (56.5%)12 year Oban cask strength (56.2%)14 year Cardhu cask strength (55.5%)16 year Royal Lochnagar cask strength (57.5%)Each one of these whiskies is part of Diageo's 2021 Special Releases that showcases beautiful art, great age statements and cas...2022-08-0856 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 43: Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part IIWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! Join us for the thrilling conclusion of Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part II. Previously on the show the crew went out to Arvada, Colorado to record an episode with The Stockroom speakeasy proprietor and unpaid intern at liquor store Spirits Wine Provisions, but had so much fun that we pressed a double album. Join us for the second episode as we begin with the infamous "Handygate", we talk about #SPAMing social media, how important the whiskey community is, how we need to continue to support small/local businesses, and...2022-07-1953 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 42: Casey Adler is Kind of a Big Deal Part IWelcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast! For this episode hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell head out to Arvada, Colorado to record not one, but two episodes in The Stockroom speakeasy with owner Casey Adler (he's kind of a big deal). His speakeasy is attached to Spirits Wine Provisions which his better half owns and they invited the podcast to sit down and talk about - you guessed it - all things whiskey. Join us as we discuss how Casey got into the business of slingin' spirits, opening a speakeasy in the middle of the pandemic, the rise of...2022-06-2959 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 41: Irish LineupWelcome back to All Things Whiskey! This week, join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell for a very long overdue Irish Whiskey lineup. Follow along as the guys sample three unique Irish Whiskeys including: Writers Tears Inniskillin Ice Wine Cask Finish, Waterford Rathclogh Edition 1.1, and Jameson 18 Year Bow Street Cask Strength. We love Irish Whiskey and hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it - sláinte! Support the show2022-06-141h 09All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 40: Write Your Own Booker's StoryWelcome back to the All Things Whiskey Podcast! This week, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell warm up with the All Things Whiskey Podcast Stellum single barrel pick, Soulja Boy Stellum! Tune in to hear the story of how a meme turned into an actual bottle on shelves around Colorado. For the main event, Mike and Devin spoof on a Booker's tradition. Every bottle of Booker's comes with a little card with a card explaining the backstory of each release. On this episode, Mike and Devin write their own Booker's stories! Tune in for some silliness and to hear y...2022-04-2656 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 39: George T Stagg LineupWelcome back to All Things Whiskey, formerly known as Po It Up. We're very excited to bring you our first episode under the new name and to celebrate, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dive into a lineup of George T Stagg expressions from 2017, 2019, and 2020. Tune in to see which George T Stagg rises to the top!On this episode, we are giving away a bottle of EH Taylor Small Batch. To enter: follow @allthingswhiskeypodcast on Instagram, like the official EH Taylor giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, get more entries). To get an...2022-03-1759 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 38: World's Top Whiskey Taster RecapWelcome back to Po It Up! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk Bardstown Bourbon Company's World's Top Whiskey Taster competition. Tune in to hear Mike's experience as a competitor and the challenges he undertook to win the title of World's Top Whiskey Taster. Along the way Devin and Mike will taste two expressions from Bardstown Bourbon Company: the Discovery Series No. 6 and the Collaborative Series Ferrand. Listen in for a huge announcement for Po It Up and other exciting things coming in 2022. Cheers!Support the show2022-02-241h 01All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 37: 2021 Best in ClassWelcome to Po It Up's third annual Best in Class episode! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell crown their favorite whiskies of 2021 including a budget pick, Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese categories. Tune in to hear about the winners including Russell's Reserve 13 bourbon, The Senator single barrel Argonaut store pick rye, Blue Spot Irish Whiskey, Yamazaki 12 Japanese whisky, and Ballechin 11 year cask strength r/scotch single barrel. Don't miss out on this great line up and (no spoilers) Po It Up's first ever perfect 10 rating! To celebrate another year of po'in it up, we...2022-01-241h 25All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 36: Bardstown Bourbon Company LineupWelcome to Po It Up, the podcast where we talk all things whiskey! This week join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they taste their way through a lineup of bourbons from Bardstown Bourbon Company including Fusion Series #2, Fusion Series #3, and Discovery Series #3. Mike also shares stories of his experience competing in Bardstown's World's Top Whiskey Taster (WTWT) competition. Since we recorded this episode, Mike has qualified for the WTWT Finals for the second time and we are headed off to Bardstown to see how his palate stacks up against four other top whiskey tasters. To c...2021-12-101h 01All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 35: Wild Turkey LineupWelcome back to Po It Up! This week, join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell for a wild Wild Turkey lineup featuring too many Matthew McConaughey impressions. Mike and Devin taste their way through Wild Turkey 101, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit (5280 Whiskey pick) and Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye. Sorry Rare Breed Bourbon fans, we couldn't review it because we drank it all before the show! One lucky Po It Up fan will win a sample of Russell's Reserve 13. To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official giveaway post and tag 3 friends per entry (tag more friends, ge...2021-10-261h 06All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 34: Interview with Dave Schmier founder of Proof and WoodWelcome back to Po It Up! Please give a warm welcome to our special guest Dave Schmier founder of Proof and Wood as he joins the show to chat with hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell. You probably know Proof and Wood from some of their popular brands like Tumblin' Dice, The Senator, The Presidential Dram, Deadwood Bourbon and Roulette Rye. In this interview Dave talks about his experience in the industry, growing Proof and Wood, dives into details around the brand, and talks trends in the whiskey world. Don't miss this episode as it's an awesome interview! Also, we mi...2021-09-141h 03All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 33: Interview with Joelle Coons with Laws Whiskey HouseWelcome back to Po It Up! Join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell at the Laws Whiskey House distillery as they talk all things craft distilling and barrel finishing with Joelle Coons, Regional Sales Manager. Joelle provides unique insight into craft distilling including the grain to glass distilling process, terroir in whiskey, and the power of the sensory experience in enjoying this dynamic spirit. Joelle is a true badass of the whiskey world and we loved hearing about her experience in the industry and about the growing influence of women in whiskey. Recording this episode at the distillery was an...2021-07-261h 01All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 32: Po It Up Barrel Pick - Three ChordWelcome back to Po It Up! We are very excited to share this episode featuring Chris Heinz from Momentum Beverage Team and Po It Up's first barrel pick! Chris join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they taste their way through 5 samples of Three Chord bourbon, selecting their favorite to hit the shelves in Colorado. If you're local to Colorado, go get yourself a bottle and po it up right along side Mike and Devin and hear how this barrel became our top pick! The guys warm up with a sample of Tumblin Dice that will also hit sh...2021-07-0845 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 31: Interview with Gene Nassif, Cat's Eye DistilleryWelcome back to Po It Up! After a brief hiatus, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell are back and Gene Nassif with Cat's Eye Distillery joins them this week to talk new trends in whiskey. Gene is a super informative and innovative guest who has helped open whiskey consumers' eyes to new and different types of whiskies. Tune in if you're interested in opening your eyes and your palates to new tasting experiences! Support the show2021-06-141h 01All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 30: Interview with Jay West aka T8keWelcome back to Po It Up! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk all things whiskey with Jay West aka T8ke. He is the moderator of r/bourbon on Reddit, the Managing Editor/Spirits Critic of whiskeyraiders.com, and a judge for the ASCOT Awards. T8ke is doing all kinds of amazing things in the whiskey community and has a really interesting take on trends in the industry. Tune in to hear what weird whiskies the guys po' up too. To celebrate our 30th episode and all of the support from our amazing fo...2021-04-201h 10All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 29: Kolby HowardWelcome back to Po It Up! This week, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Kolby Howard of Dram Good Media, The Kolby Howard Podcast, and Someone Say Whiskey. They discuss the whiskey community, whiskey in the great state of Texas, and their favorite weird whiskies. Support the show2021-04-0758 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 28: Blue Note LineupWelcome back to Po It Up! Did you love the Blue Note interview and now you're ready to get to tasting? Now's your chance! Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell taste their way through four whiskies from the Blue Note family including the Riverset Rye, Blue Note Juke Joint, Blue Note 9 year and Blue Note 10. We had just as much fun recording this episode as we did drinking these whiskies. They have become some of our go-to drinkers. We love Blue Note so much we want to give a bottle of Blue Note 9 away to one lucky wi...2021-03-1154 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 27: Interview with Smoke WagonWelcome back to Po It Up! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with Aaron Chepenik, the palate behind Smoke Wagon Bourbon! Whether you're already a fan of the brand or it hasn't made it to your state yet, you'll love Aaron. He walks Mike and Devin through the explosion of the brand onto the bourbon market, how he's able to blend such a delicious product, and why he ain't ashamed of sourcing and blending MGP juice. He's an all around awesome guy and this interview is a riot - don't miss this one! S...2021-02-231h 05All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 26: Interview with Blue NoteWelcome back to Po It Up! This week we are so excited to bring you an interview with Blue Note! Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down with B.R. Distilling's CEO, McCauley Williams to talk about the brand's explosion onto the whiskey scene and what makes Blue Note so darn good. Mike, Devin, and McCauley dip into some Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon and Riverset Rye. Huge thanks to Blue Note for joining the show and you're not going to want to miss this one! Support the show2021-02-0451 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 25: Tricks of the TradeWelcome back to Po It Up! This week, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk whiskey trading. If you've been wanting to up your whiskey game through trading and cost plus shipping opportunities, tune in for Mike and Devin's best tips and tricks for effective trading. They warm up with a new expression from Nikka, then taste three whiskies and each provides its own lesson learned for trading: Blanton's Green, Kilchoman Machir Bay store pick, and Red Spot Irish whiskey. We've got a deal for you on this episode! We are giving away an Old Weller Antique 107! To...2021-01-251h 00All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 24: 2020 Best in ClassWelcome to Po It Up's second annual Best in Class episode! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell award their favorite whiskies of the year in the Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese categories. Tune in to hear about the winners including Argonaut Liquor's Knob Creek 14.5 year bourbon, Michter's Toasted Barrel Barrel Proof Rye, Talisker 10, Jameson 18 (sub in for Writer's Tears), and Nikka Miyagikyo. To celebrate all the great whiskies we tried in 2020, we are giving away Whisky Advocate's Whiskey of the World, Larceny Barrel Proof B520! To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the offi...2021-01-011h 15All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 23: Locke and Co. Aspen Aged RyeWelcome back to Po It Up! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell welcome Locke and Co's co founder Owen Locke to the studio to discuss their Aspen Aged Rye. Mike and Owen discuss their unique method for tossing in aspen wood during the aging process to give their rye its unique flavor. We learned a lot from Owen, so don't miss out on this awesome interview! We love Locke and Co and we want our listeners to have a chance to try it out too, so we are giving away a bottle of the As...2020-12-1544 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 22: Po It Up Birthday SpecialWelcome Back to Po It Up! In this special episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell celebrate Po It Up podcast's first birthday! Mike and Devin are po'in it up birthday style by starting out with Glenmorangie's A Tale of Cake followed by an Old Forester lineup including the 1897 and 1910 expressions all leading to the main event: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon! Don't miss this birthday celebration! To thank our listeners for all their support in our first year, we are giving away an EH Taylor Small Batch! To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official EH Tay...2020-11-241h 00All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 21: Divisive WhiskiesThere are some whiskies out there that no one can agree on - some people absolutely love them and some people can't stand them. In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell picked out 3 divisive whiskies to test out so you can know whether to give them a try yourself! The lineup includes, Old Tub, Blue Note, and Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malted Rye. Love'em or hate'em, tune in to hear what Mike and Devin think!Do you love Mellow Corn? This unique corn whiskey has gained infamy on the internet as somewhat of a whiskey meme. I...2020-11-1053 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 20: Talisker LineupWelcome back to Po It Up! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell take on the stormy sea with a lineup of Talisker scotch. They test the muddy waters of the Talisker Storm, the Special Edition Game of Thrones Talisker, and the Talisker 10 year. Tune in for their tasting notes and some fun stories as always. Cheers!Support the show2020-10-2357 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 19: Boone's BourbonThis week on Po It Up, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell po' up Boone's bourbon and sit down with singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and Boone's Bourbon creator Tyler Boone. They talk whiskey, music, and what it's taken for Tyler to start and grow his own whiskey brand. If you love music and bourbon, this episode is for you! Support the show2020-10-0852 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 18: Maker's Mark LineupWelcome back Po It Up fans! This week hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell test out a flight of Maker's Mark barrel proof bourbons! In order of longest to shortest wax drip, they review Maker's Mark's Tangerine Dream, Private Select Oak Stave selection by Basecamp Liquors, and RC6. Tune in to learn about the unique things that Maker's Mark does with their wheated bourbons and hear some whiskey stories from Mike and Devin. Once AGAIN we will giveaway a bottle of Weller Antique 107! To enter: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official OWA giveaway post and tag 3 fr...2020-09-1553 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 17: Store Picks 2 with Trevor WilliamsWelcome back to Po It Up! Tune in to episode 17 to hear hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk all things store picks with Trevor Williams from Argonaut Liquor in Denver, CO. Trevor is the Assistant General Manager and long-time liquor buyer for Argonaut. He shares his insight into finding the best barrels and allocated whiskies. Don't miss this episode's giveaway - a bottle of Old Weller Antique 107! You know the drill: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official OWA giveaway post and tag 3 friends. To get an extra entry, listen for the code word and send a d...2020-09-0159 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 16: 1792 LineupWelcome back to Po It Up! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review a lineup of their favorite expressions from 1792! They taste the 1972 Single Barrel, Sweet Wheat, Bottled in Bond, and Full Proof. Mike and Devin warm up with Weller Special Reserve to celebrate our next giveaway which just so happens to be a bottle of Weller Special Reserve! Be sure to listen for the "special" code word to double your entries for the giveaway! The same rules apply on this giveaway as all the Po It Up giveaways. To enter, follow us...2020-08-0652 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 15: World WhiskiesWelcome back to Po It Up! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk international whiskies. The lineup includes: Lark Cask Strength and Hellyers Road 15 from Australia and SLYRS 12 from Germany. Tune in to learn how they ended up with these bottles and some fun facts about whisky production and whisky hunting outside of the Big Five whisk(e)y producing countries! In this episode, we also announce a Caribou Crossing giveaway and code word! This giveaway works just like our others: follow @poitupofficial on Instagram, like the official Caribou Crossing giveaway post (post date 7/21/2020) a...2020-07-211h 00All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 14: Old Fitzgerald LineupWelcome back to Po It Up! In episode 14 hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell take you through a lineup of Old Fitzgerald. They warm up with Uncle Nearest (a black and woman-owned distillery) and touch on racial inequality in the history of bourbon. For the main event, they sniff, taste and review Old Fitzgerald's 9 year, 13 year, 15 year expressions. Along with tasting notes for each, Mike walks through how he was able to actually get these bottles and he and Devin swap whiskey anecdotes as always. There is still time to enter our Eagle Rare charity giveaway! The d...2020-07-0256 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 13: Stores Picks - Buffalo Trace and Eagle RareWelcome back to Po It Up! Your hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell are back to discuss all things whiskey and announce a charity giveaway! In this episode, they dive into store picks: what they are, how to find em, and ultimately talk about how different they can be from the originals and how delicious they can be too! To illustrate the variation that can be present in store picks, Mike and Devin drink original Buffalo Trace and original Eagle rare and then compare them to a store pick of each. Tune in for a fun episode a...2020-06-1759 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 12: Dan the Bourbon Man InterviewThis episode, your host Mike Outcalt chats with Instagram personality and bourbon connoisseur Dan the Bourbon Man. As a warm up to the interview, Mike and co host Devin Mitchell warm up with the incredibly robust Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A119 as an homage to Dan's exceptional taste in bourbon. Mike and Dan discuss the world of whiskey through his eyes and listeners will gain insight into whiskey hunting in New York City and how Dan has scored some of the most hard-to-find and sought-after whiskies. Support the show2020-06-0359 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 11: E.H. Taylor LineupWelcome back to Po It Up episode 11! Join hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell as they make their way through this week's lineup of E.H. Taylor Bottled in Bond whiskies. They lube up with a sample of Knob Creek 12 and then taste E.H. Taylor's Rye, Small Batch, Single Barrel, and Amaranth Grain of the Gods. In this episode, Mike and Devin also reveal the special code word for our second Blanton's Giveaway! Send Po It Up a direct message on Instagram (@poitupofficial) with the code word for an extra chance to win a bottle of B...2020-05-2056 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 10: Best and Worst Whiskies for $10 or LessTune in to this episode of Po It Up and hear hosts Mike and Devin rate eight whiskies all under $10 to help you po it up with just a Hamilton! The whiskey lineup includes: Highland MistEvan Williams (green label)Ancient AgeKentucky Deluxe Kentucky Gentleman Benchmark 8 Ezra BrooksZackariah Harris Mike and Devin will crown the top 3 best and 2 worst to help you know which to pour up and which to pour out! Support the show2020-05-1252 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastBonus Episode 3: Po-ronavirus Old Heaven Hill 6 vs. New Heaven Hill 7Welcome back to Po It Up! Tune in to our 3rd bonus episode where Host Mike Outcalt and Producer Rose Haag sample fine whiskies and go a little crazy from being quarantined. They warm up with a pour of Widow Jane Decadence (10 year bourbon finished in Maple Syrup barrels) and then move on to a mystery pour tasting which absolutely stumps Mike. Which whiskey could do such a thing? For the marquee event they put the old Heaven Hill 6 year bourbon against the newly re-branded Heaven Hill 7 year bourbon. Which one will come out on top...2020-05-0151 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastBonus Episode 2: Po-ronavirus Short Episode ft. Dewar's 32 yearWelcome back to Po It Up! Tune in for a very special bonus episode where your host Mike Outcalt and Producer Rose Haag celebrate Mike's 32nd birthday! In this episode they warm up with some Middle West Spirits Wheated Bourbon, discuss Booker's 2020-01 Granny's Batch and review Dewar's 32 in honor of Mike's big day. We can't wait to reunite with Devin and bring you episode 10, but for now, enjoy this bonus Po-ronavirus episode! Support the show2020-04-1440 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastBonus Episode: Po-ronavirus Short Episode feat. Bulleit Blender's SelectWelcome to Po It Up's first bonus episode! In this short episode, your host Mike Outcalt is joined by producer Rose Haag to catch up on COVID-19 craziness and talk whiskey! Mike and Rose warm up with Russell's Reserve 10, review Bulleit Blenders' Select Bourbon and discuss the Bulleit brand. Tune in and let us help you pass the time!Support the show2020-03-2334 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 9: Nikka LineupWelcome back to Po It Up! In this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell dive into some of their favorite whiskies from Nikka including: MiyagikyoYoichiFrom the BarrelPure Malt 17If you like hearing your hosts rave about whiskies, tune in to this episode because Nikka is doing some amazing things and Devin and Mike can't get enough. Support the show2020-03-1651 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 8: Craft Distilling and Liberty Pole DistilleryWelcome to Po It Up Episode 8 where your hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell discuss the world of craft distilling. To provide a first hand account of the challenges and rewards that come with craft distilling, Jim Hough of Liberty Pole Distillery joined Mike for an interview that is included in this episode. Your hosts smell, taste, and comment on some of Liberty Pole's whiskies including their bourbon, peated bourbon, peated rye, and cask strength rye. Tune in to hear our first episode with a sponsor and a guest! Big thanks to Liberty Pole for supporting Po I...2020-03-021h 00All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 7: Blanton's LineupWelcome to Po It Up Episode 7. Tonight on the show hosts hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell taste their way through a lineup of four Blanton's bourbons including Blanton's Black, Red, Gold, and Straight from the Barrel. As always they give you their rating based on smell palate and finish and draw some similarities to other popular bourbons - you'll want to hear this one! Tune in to this episode to get details on our Blanton's GIVEAWAY. Check out our instagram @poitupofficial between 2/8 and 2/15 to enter to win an Argonaut store pick of Blanton's! If yo...2020-02-051h 02All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 6: Glenmorangie and Ice Cream PairingOn this episode of Po It Up, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell switch it up and conduct a scotch and ice cream pairing with a flight of 3 scotches from Glenmorangie and some of their favorite pints. They recommend some of the best things to pair your favorite whiskies with and explore the ways that ice cream may (or may not) enhance the flavors of these great scotches. Here's what they tasted: 1. The Original Glenmorangie aged 10 years with Talenti Madagascar Vanilla Bean Gelato2. The Sherry Cask Finished Lasanta aged 12 years with Tillamook Sea Salt and Honeycomb T...2020-01-2744 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 5: 2019 Best in ClassOn this episode of Po It Up, your hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell taste their favorite whiskies of 2019! The full line up includes their favorites in each of the following categories: Bourbon, Japanese, Scotch, Rye, and Irish. Tune in to hear Mike and Devin's favorite whiskey in each category along some shoutouts and honorable mentions and hear some of their favorite whiskey stories from 2019 along the way.Support the show2020-01-1054 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 4: Weller LineupIn this episode of Po It Up, your hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell review a full flight of Weller bourbons including:Old Weller AntiqueWeller 12Weller Full ProofWilliam Larue WellerListen in to get their take on these great bourbons!Support the show2019-12-2045 minAll Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 3: Booker's ShowdownIn this episode, hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell walk listeners through their Booker's Bourbon showdown and review four of their favorite Booker's bourbons: Sip Awhile (2017-04) Kitchen Table (2018-04)Teresa's Batch (2019-01)Country Ham (2019-03) As they describe the showdown, they sip on some Hibiki Blender's Choice - a Japanese exclusive by House Suntory and discuss House Suntory's dominance in the whisk(e)y world. Fact check note - the Jim Beam family tree is as follows:James (Jim) B BeamJeremiah BeamFred Booker NoeFred NoeSupport the show2019-12-0235 min
All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 2: Budget Picks: Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, Jameson, Maker's Mark and Buffalo TraceJoin hosts Mike and Devin as they dive into their favorite whiskey budget picks: Evan Williams Bottled in Bond, Jameson, Maker's Mark and Buffalo Trace. Good whiskey doesn't need to be hard to find and/or expensive. All of these whiskies were found for under $25 each and should be available in your market. We Po It Up and share stories about these whiskies. Hosted by Mike Outcalt and Devin MitchellProduced by Rose HaagSupported by Katie GreenbergFeaturing Po' It Up (feat Z-Ro & H.A.W.K.) by Big MoeSupp...2019-11-0633 min
All Things Whiskey PodcastEpisode 1: Introduction, Blanton's, and Rock Hill FarmsWelcome to the Po It Up podcast where hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell talk all things whiskey! Get to know Mike and Devin in this episode as they taste test Blanton's and Rock Hill Farms. In doing so, they cover topics from nosing a whiskey to finding rare bottles. Thanks for joining us! Hosted by Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell Produced by Rose Haag Supported by Katie GreenbergFeaturing Po' It Up (feat Z-Ro & H.A.W.K.) by Big MoeSupport the show2019-10-1948 min