EP 60: Hammer Head
Single Malt Czech Whisky
Pradlo Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8.5/10
“It’s tasty. Has a nice smoothness; easy to drink. Has a bold flavor. It’s got a uniqueness to it.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I’ve been enjoying it throughout the episode very much. It’s very tasty. It’s incredibly smooth; goes down super easy.”
EP 59: Vina - The Italian Whisky
Italian Whisky
Puni Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6.5/10
“It doesn’t really stand out. Not a remarkable whisky. There is very little burn, very subtle. I would put the bottle on your shelf - not necessarily to drink it.”
Alex: 6/10
“It’s definitely smooth and easy to drink. It’s not giving me a lot of flavor generally. The flavor there is good, but it lasts a second and it’s gone.”
EP 58: Adnams
Triple Malt English Whisky
Copper House Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“There’s flavors in here that I’m not used to and I’m digging it. The burn is not big, but it’s there. It’s got a bold flavor.”
Alex: 8/10
“I find it really really smooth. 'Bold' is a good way to put it. For 50 €, it’s worth the price.”
EP 57: Armorik
Single Malt French Whisky
Warenghem Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“I have been enjoying what’s going in my mouth. I have been enjoying sipping this. My expectations were low, but it exceeded my expectations.”
Alex: 7.5/10
“I do like it. It has this interesting fruity flavor. It's nothing crazy, but it has this special, 'how you doing' there. Clearly, the French can make liquids. I like it a lot.”
EP 56: Paul John
Single Malt Indian Whisky
Paul John Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I like it, it’s good. It clears the sinuses. It’s got a stronger burn. It’s a flavor that slaps you in the face. It’s tasty.”
Alex: 8.0/10
“It’s strong, but I like it. Definitely not a beginners whisky. It tastes like a really strong scotch.”
EP 55: Roe & Co
Blended Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I am a big Irish whiskey fan. This is a good Irish whiskey. It’s got a good burn - it’s smooth. It’s got this flavor, I can’t put my finger on it. It’s not present in a standard Irish whiskey. Good substitute for a Jameson.”
Alex: 8.2 (8 for Geoff's Mom)/10
“This whiskey gave me a very good first impression. It’s got a sweet fruity flavor that I’m really enjoying. I did not expect this.”
EP 54: Dalwhinnie - 15 Year
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Dalwhinnie Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“There’s nothing amazing about this whisky. It’s a diet scotch, scotch light. It’s a solid standard whiskey that I’ll go to, that I’ll drink. Nothing sets it’s apart from the other 53 whiskeys we’ve had.”
Alex: 7/10
“I wish there was more “scotch flavor” to it, it’s not smokey at all. It’s average.”
EP 53: Glenfarclas - 12 Year
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenfarclas Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It does have a little bit of smokiness, a little bit of the burn, and a little smoothness. From the first sip I knew it was an 8. It’s a very tasty scotch at a very good price.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I really like this whisky. It just tastes like a really good scotch. It’s warm and it’s got a decent burn. Smoky, but not too smoky. Really, really solid whisky.”
EP 52: Enso
Pot Still Japanese Whisky
Enso Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s pretty dull, flavor wise. Having said that this is a beautiful whisky, it tastes good. Other Japanese Whiskies we’ve had are better. Has little to no burn at all. I don’t think this is worth 40 Euro.”
Alex: 8/10
“I really like it. Has more of a sweeter flavor. Smooth maybe to a fault. You can definitely get a better whisky than this. It is missing something, but the flavor it gives me, I like.”
EP 51: Heaven's Door
American Straight Rye Whiskey
Heaven's Door Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s a rye. It’s good. I can’t say it’s an extremely special rye. It’s a solid quality rye. I can’t really fault it. It's very good. I enjoy drinking it.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“It doesn’t have this usually sweeter taste, but I do like the taste. It has that bite to it, it’s got a nice burn. My brain keeps putting it to my face.”
EP 50: Blackforest Wild Whisky
German Single Malt Whisky
Franz Wild Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's hard to describe, I can't put my finger on what this whisky is. I drink it and I like it. There's a lot going on for like 5-10 seconds and I like that.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“I really like it, I didn't expect it to be this good. It's sweeter, not a lot of burn to it."
EP 49: Writer's Tears - Copper Pot
Aged Single Pot and Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Walsh Whiskey Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“I find it very good, very comforting. Smooth Whiskey. For 25 Euro, I feel this is 40 Euro worth of whiskey flavor.”
Alex: 7.5/10
“For 25 Euro I recommend this to everybody. The flavory is nothing crazy. I wouldn't say it's full bodied. It's got a decent flavor and a decent burn, but for 25 Euro it's very good."
EP 48: Elsburn Wayfare Cast Strength
German Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Hercynian Distilling Company
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“Very strange flavor for whiskey. It’s much sweeter than any whiskey I have ever had. Definitely a winter whiskey. It’s not the standard whiskey flavor, but I really like what it’s giving me. I like that it’s different.”
Alex: 8.5/10
“One of the most interesting whiskeys we have ever had. This would be a really good after thanksgiving whiskey. One of the most unique whiskeys we have ever had."
EP 47: Aberfeldy 18 Year
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Aberfeldy Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“Very interesting color. It's really good. In my mind, it does not taste like a 100 euro whisky - it's a really good whisky, doesn't blow me out of my seat."
Alex: 9.5/10
“I really do like this fruity taste that I'm getting. I can't give a reason its not a 10. It's perfect. It's a really, really, really fantastic whisky.”
EP 46: Talisker Skye
Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Talisker Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“I like it. Nothing to write home about, but it’s good. It’s a good faithful scotch."
Alex: 7.3/10
“I’m liking this a lot. I find it exceptionally smooth. Not super smoky, not super anything. Whiskey I would order at a restaurant.”
EP 45: Starward Single Malt Australian Whisky
Single Malt Whisky
New World Whisky Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“There’s nothing special about it. It’s a good 'have in your hand keep refilling' type of whiskey. Above average. I enjoy it."
Alex: 7.7/10
“I could use a little bit more. Really nice after taste that lingers in my nose. Nothing incredibly mind blowing.”
EP 40: Lagavulin - 16 Years
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lagavulin Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's really good. if I had to make a list of my top 5 scotch, I would probably put it on there."
Alex: 8/10
“Wish there was a bit of sweetness...this is like really smooth. You know what, maybe I'll have it tomorrow, and it'll be a ten.”
EP 39: Redbreast - 12 Years
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Midleton Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“That's a whiskey. This has the bite and it's very smooth as well. From that first sip it was really tasty."
Alex: 9/10
“I'm going to enjoy drinking this. It's exceptionally smooth...this one is a higher price, but the flavor really reflects that price”
EP 38: Mack by Mackmyra
Swedish Single Malt Whisky
The Gravity Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“The thing is it's not bad, there's just really not a lot going on here. It's just as you drink it, it just leaves you wanting...it just needs a little bit more."
Alex: 6/10
“This is kind of like a...decent Irish whiskey that you put ice in that has now warmed up [and you've let that ice] melt. It kind of tastes like a watered down Irish whiskey. But, I don't hate it.”
EP 37: The Dead Rabbit
Irish Whiskey
The Dublin Liberties Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“For what it is, and the price it has, I enjoy it. It’s a good whiskey. I’d be happy to have it on my shelf."
Alex: 7/10
“While recording, I’ve been drinking this like I’ve been drinking a beer…this one’s been super easy [to drink].”
EP 36: Elijah Craig - Small Batch
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Heaven Hill Distilleries
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It's super satisfying. The burn is just enough, not too much. I really enjoyed this."
Alex: 8/10
"I think that's the first time I had a bourbon where I really enjoyed the first sip. Definitely the favorite bourbon I've had.”
EP 35: Sazerac Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“As the episode went on and the more sips I had...my mouth is telling me, this is pretty damn good. As far as rye's go, this is in the top."
Alex: 8.5/10
"I really like it. I would recommend people buy it, and the bottle is gorgeous.”
EP 34: Amrut - Fusion
Single Malt Indian Whisky
Amrut Distilleries Pvt. Ltd.
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“If you're a non-smokey whisky guy, you'll be OK with this. This is a solid whisky and I really enjoy it."
Alex: 8.5/10
"I got to say though...I'm really enjoying it. It's got this initial smokiness, then you get this sweetness after. It's kind of like a smokey rye.”
EP 33: Laphroaig - 10 Year
Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
D. Johnston & Co., Laphroaig Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“This might be my top smokey whisky. It's very acceptable for someone who doesn't like smokiness that much."
Alex: 9/10
"That is smokey. And it is definitely a rich flavor like the bottle suggests. That's really good.”
EP 32: Jameson Crested
Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey
New Midleton Distillery (Irish Distillers)
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“That’s really tasty. It’s not that much more [cost] than standard Jameson, but you’re getting a lot more."
Alex: 8.5/10
"That’s really good. I’m really digging it…it’s better than I thought…”
Matt (Guest): 9/10
“This to me, man...it reminds me of that old school kick...if it were wearing a suit and a tie and trying to charm me for the night.”
EP 31: Speymhor
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Speymhor Distillers Company
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“I wouldn’t voluntarily pick this off of a shelf. I’m not even going to continue talking about this."
Alex: 5/10
"This is one of the few whiskeys, the more I drink it, the less I like it. There’s a really weird aftertaste…I’m not enjoying this.”
EP 30: Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Woodford Reserve Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10 or 8/10 (on a "good day")
“Out of all the bourbons I’ve had this is probably in the top 3."
Alex: 8/10
"I can still confidently say I’m not a bourbon person, but this is one I would drink…on the regular.”
EP 28: Red Spot
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mitchell & Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 11/10
“This is punching you in the face in the best possible way. This is my dream whiskey...that is what I’ve been looking for my whole life."
Alex: 11/10
"Oh my god, it tastes so good. It’s perfect...tt’s as smooth as it gets. We gave the ‘Yellow Spot’ a 10 out of 10 - this is better.”
EP 27: Canadian Club - Classic 12
Small Batch Blended Canadian Whisky
Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6.5/10 (Neat) or 8/10 (cocktail mixer)
“It’s good…I can just sense this would be a good mixer. I think like this Canadian Club and a standard bottle of Jameson - I think anybody should have in their liquor cabinet just as something to pull out and make a drink with”.
Alex: 6.5/10
"It’s ’s a totally fine Canadian whiskey, but that’s it….there’s not a lot of big flavours coming at you and the burn comes at a weird time.”
EP 26: The Ardmore
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Ardmore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“I’m liking it so far and I’m not a big scotch guy…what’s in the glass, I wish there was like 15% more of it.”
Alex: 7.5/10
“Smokey…It’s sweet smokiness…but there’s no aftertaste and it goes away rather quickly.”
EP 25: Peaky Blinder
Blended Irish Whiskey
Sadler's Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“It’s a very standard...you put it in my hand…OK that’s a whiskey. It’s not doing a hell of a lot for me.”
Alex: 6/10
“My first impression was kind of like Ryan’s. I was kind of like, “meh”…but I’m kind of liking this one.”
Ryan (Guest): 6.5/10
“I would also give it a 6, but I’m going to give it an extra .5 for the British connection.”
EP 23: Nikka Whiskey From The Barrel
Japanese Blended Whisky
Miyagikyo and Yoichi Distilleries
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“There is a very slight smokiness. This is just enough where I love it.“
Alex: 75/100
"That first sip is very strong…it tastes good. The more I’m drinking it, I’m liking it.”
EP 22: Kavalan Classic
Taiwanese Single Malt Whiskey
Kavalan Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7.5/10
“That’s tasty…it’s smooth and then it turns into this long burn, which is interesting.”
Alex: 76/100
“Whoop, there it is…it’s something that tastes different from anything that we’ve had. I like it.”
EP 21: Bain's Cape Mountain Whiskey
South African Single Grain Whiskey
James Sedgwick Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"Thats...that’s a thing. Especially in the beginning it is quite sweet and then the bite comes, and it goes away rather quickly.”
Alex: 8/10
"That’s surprisingly good! This is really exciting, I’m excited right now…it’s kind of like a Rye.”
EP 20: Slyrs - Single Malt
German Single Malt Whisky
Lantenhammer Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“Don’t take this the wrong way, any Slyrs fans, there’s not a whole lot going on.”
Alex: 6/10
"Very mild. It kind of tastes like an Irish…it’s solid, but it’s not something I’d sit down and go 'wow'."
EP 19: Teeling - Single Batch
Irish Whiskey
Teeling Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I'll be hard pressed to say anything bad about this whiskey. It's a fricken solid whiskey.”
Alex: 8/10
"Exceptionally smooth...not boring."
EP 18: Lot No. 40
Canadian Rye Whisky
Hiram Walker Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It’s really doing it for me…it’s a strong flavour, but not overwhelming.”
Alex: A-
"Oh yeah, I’m a rye guy. I’m a big fan of it."
EP 17: Glenrothes - Select reserve
Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenrothes Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s well balanced. It’s just enough of everything.”
Alex: 7/10
"It’s really tasty and it’s one of these ones I can probably drink all night. It’s very smooth and light."
EP 16: 1776
Straight Rye Whiskey
James E. Pepper Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“I’m a rye guy. I wish I had a t-shirt that says, “I’m a rye guy”…it’s really easy to drink.”
Alex: 9/10
"It’s a little spicy and it goes down really smooth…full bodied."
EP 15: Four Roses - Single Barrel
Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Four Roses Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6/10
“I’m getting like a sweet, syrupy maple kind of flavour…It’s enjoyable to drink, but not what I’d grab first.”
Alex: 6/10
“I don’t dislike it..bourbon is not my top choice."
EP 14: Nomad
Blended Scotch & Spanish Whiskey
Gonzalez Byaas Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
“It’s very solid and I enjoy it.”
Alex: 7/10
“The more I drink it, the more I like it. It’s getting sweeter by the sip."
EP 13: Yellow Spot
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mitchell & Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 10/10
“Oh man. That’s just so good. Too easy to drink. You feel every moment as it goes down, in a good way.”
Alex: Six Thumbs Up
“It’s delicious. I want to give it six thumbs up.”
EP 12: Pike Creek
Canadian Whiskey
Pike Creek Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
"Beautiful Whiskey. I’m super satisfied and I can smell pancakes in the bottle."
Alex: 9/10
"It tastes like Canada. This was a curveball pick but it’s fantastic. I want to drink this all night."
EP 11: Suntory
Blended Japanese Whiskey
Yamazaki, Hakushu, & Chita Distilleries
The Verdict
Geoff: 8/10
“It says silky on the bottle and that’s the perfect description of what’s going on in my mouth.”
Alex: 8/10
“There is no smokiness to it. I very much enjoyed it throughout the episode.”
EP 10: Tullamore Dew
Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Tullamore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"It’s good. It doesn’t overwhelm me. Maybe because I had higher expectations."
Alex: 6/10
"I like it but had better in comparison. I’ll definitely drink it though."
EP 9: Highland Park
Single Malt Scotch
Highland Park Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
"Average. Good but nothing new."
Alex: 5/10
"Pretty standard Scotch. Nothing more, nothing less."
EP 8: Stork Club
Straight Rye Whiskey
Spreewood Distillers
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“Let’s keep drinking this one.”
Alex:9/10
“I’m 100% here for this Whiskey. Big fan!”
EP 7: Monkey Shoulder
Blended Malt Scotch
William Grant & Sons Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 7/10
"Quite Good. Not a super strong flavor, but I like that."
Alex: 7/10
"Excellent. And the first one I can pronounce!"
EP 6: Bulleit Rye
Straight American Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Whiskey Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: Two Thumbs Up
I’m really enjoying this one. It has a good burn. I can keep on drinking this."
Alex: Three Thumbs Up
"I don’t want to stop drinking this."
EP 5: Ledaig
Single Malt Scotch
Tobermory Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
"This is really nice. There is a sweetness coming in when it hits your tongue and a delayed smokiness that I like. "
Alex: 8/10
"I really like this one. Definitely a winner."
EP 4: Dalmore
Highland Single Malt Scotch
Dalmore Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: No rating, but it's safe to say, not our favorite
“It’s fine for a gift but I wouldn’t buy it again. The taste dies out rather quickly.”
Alex: No rating, but it's safe to say, not our favorite
“I’m a little disappointed. It’s better than the Connemara from episode 3 but tastes like a bottle of Jameson left in a fire.”
EP 3: Connemara
Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Cooley Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 6,5/10
“It surprised me. It’s a good hybrid with the mild smokiness of Scotch and the smoothness of an Irish Whiskey."
Alex: 7/10
“It’s more smokey than I would expect from an Irish Whiskey. I really enjoy this."
EP 2: Grangestone
Highland Single Malt Scotch
Unknown Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 5/10
“Not much to it, the most basic of basic.”
Alex: 5/10
“The more I drink it, the less I like it.”
EP 1: Green Spot Whiskey
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Mitchell & Son Distillery
The Verdict
Geoff: 9/10
“Super smooth, nice burn going down, good for the price and doesn’t break the bank.”
Alex: 9/10
“I love it...I’m a fan.”