Episodes

  • E328 - Rare Character Brook Hill Rye
    Jan 27 2026

    For this episode, we taste and review a 13 year old Brook Hill Rye selected by Liquor Barn. It's always good when we can taste and review a bottle that was selected by one of the most well known liquor stores in Lexington. While this episode isn't a terribly long, we do manage to taste this high proof premium offering from Rare Character and we also blind it against something our listeners might be familiar with.

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    14 mins
  • E327 - Woodford Reserve Barrel Proof Rye & Barrel Proof Double Oaked
    Jan 23 2026

    How do we follow up a BTAC episode? Well, by reviewing Woodford Reserve Barrel Proof Rye and the new Barrel Proof Double Oaked Store Picks. While the whiskey reviews are good, the conversation is even better. In this episode, we go a bit "old school" and focus on much more than the title would reveal. In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about Fred Minnick's top 100, upcoming barrel picks, and many other topics. To help with this, we welcome back our friend Jason from Arsenic Culture. Lots of laughs, commentary, and opinions are the hallmarks of this episode. Feels like a good ole bourbon hand and there's nothing wrong with that.

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • E326 - 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
    Jan 20 2026

    We might be a little late on this one, but thanks to a massive assist from our buddy Cam over at Drums & Drams, we have a complete review of the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique collection plus some extras. Join us for this short as we taste and review some of the most sought after whiskeys of 2025: George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas Handy Sazerac, Eagle Rare 17, and the brand new Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled-In-Bond. This was a fun one to record and we hope you enjoy!

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    30 mins
  • E325 - Maplewood Wheated Bourbon
    Jan 16 2026

    Maplewood Brewery & Distillery started off as a craft distiller of beer and they instantly made an impact on the Chicago area and beyond. Even though their whiskey releases have garnered a lot of discussion and attention, we had never really heard of them until we got our hands on this bottle. So, join us this week as we review this bottle of wheated bourbon from a beer/spirits producer in the Chicagoland area. We want to thank our listener Josh for the assist on this one. Go Bears!

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    39 mins
  • E324 - Drum Key Spirits "The Debut" Bourbon & Best of Blinds Update
    Jan 13 2026

    Jason Callori of the Mash and Drum recently worked with the folks at Barrel King to create a custom blend which serves as the very first release of the Drum Key Spirits Brand. "The Debut" is comprised of 7-, 8-, and 9-year Green River Bourbon, personally chosen by Jason from the distillery’s most legendary and seldom-revealed rickhouse locations. This 123 proof bourbon definitely packs some flavor and we give you are thoughts on it. Also, in this episode, we provide an update on our Best of Blinds for 2025. Sure, we are a little behind, but we've finally got our top 12 whiskeys and we will be doing a championship round very soon.

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    40 mins
  • E323 - Little Book Infinite Edition II & Booker's The Reserves (2025)
    Jan 9 2026

    The Jim Beam Distillery recently made news when they announced they would cease distilling operations for one year at their main campus in Clermont, KY to make long overdue improvements to the distillery. While this headline certainly captivated folks near and far, Beam puts out a lot of product and someone needs to review it. That's where we come in. This week, we review two limited edition releases from Jim Beam: Little Book Infinite Edition II & Booker's The Reserves 2025 edition. These two premium offerings are relatively new from Beam and we liked what we tasted last year. How will the newest releases of these whiskeys compare to last year? You'll have to listen to find out. This holiday hangover edition of The Mash Up features one of Kenny's family members (again). Cheers.

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    37 mins
  • E322 - A Conversation with Marianne Eaves of Forbidden Bourbon
    Jan 6 2026

    Marianne Eaves has put together a very impressive resume in the bourbon industry in a short amount of time. For this exceptionally special episode, we had a chance to sit down and chat with her about Forbidden Bourbon. Although Forbidden is a relatively new brand, the foundation and roots of it began long ago and are influenced by Marianne's drive, passion, and experiences. Marianne shattered a massive glass ceiling when she became Kentucky's first female Master Distiller since prohibition, but she has not rested on her laurels and continues to push the boundaries of the industry. So join us this week for a fascinating and fun conversation with one of the highest profile guests to ever be on the podcast. Marianne is a bourbon nerd at heart and a true ambassador of the spirit. Her accomplishments speak for themselves, but her future plans are nothing short of amazing. We hope you enjoy this episode and you should definitely check out all the goodness coming from Forbidden Bourbon.

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    Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • E321 - Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary Bourbon
    Jan 2 2026

    Helllooooo and welcome to the New Year! To kick things off, we are reviewing a brand new bottle that commemorates the 90th anniversary of Heaven Hill. For the last nine decades, Heaven Hill has been a family owned, independent company and they are one of the biggest names in bourbon. To celebrate this milestone, the 90th Anniversary bourbon is a blend of 9 year bourbon (some aged in heavy char barrels) and comes in at 107 proof. Packaged in a nice box and rustic sheik bottle that mimics what we've seen in previous special releases, this bottle appears to have everything that enthusiasts are looking for. But how does it taste? You might be surprised at what we think about this one. Also, listen closely as this episode features a special mystery guest host.

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    42 mins