That's Neat – A Whiskey Podcast: Recent Episodes
Blake Kaiser & Sean Conway
A podcast dedicated to drinking whiskey, the stories surrounding whiskey, and the people we drink it with.
Deep in the Sub-Carpathian hills, a distiller has been quietly maturing the first Romanian single malt whisky, since 2017.
To make the Carpathian Single Malt a reality, the Alexandrion Group needed a master distiller: an artist and a craftsman who could use this land’s flavored malt, blend it with the pure sub-Carpathian waters and use his skill, knowledge and decades of experience to nurture this unique single malt experience. Such a man is Allan Anderson, a master distiller with Scottish and Irish heritage and 30 years of experience in producing both Scotch whisky and Irish whisky.
The combination of Scottish know-how, Romanian malt, pure Sub-Carpathian water and superb wine barrels, make Romania a perfect country to produce this high-quality single malt, that single malt aficionados will soon discover.
In this episode we chat with our good friend and musician Cameron
Ferguson. We sip on some Jura 12 and he plays us some great
original music. You can check him out on his website (camfergusonmusic.com) or on Spotify @Cam Ferguson
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In this episode we celebrate, taste, and talk about Batch #5 from Wanderback Whiskey. Batch No. 5 is the first limited-edition whiskey from the Lone Star Collection. Made in partnership with Balcones Distilling, aged for 3 years, and bottled at 104 proof, Batch No.5 is spicy, smooth, and sweet, with notes of caramel, walnut, oak, and baking spices. We couldn’t be more impressed with this release. Grant Stone coupon: thatsneat
In this fourth part of our Whiskey 101 series we talk all about the impact of new and previously used barrels have on flavor.
In this third part of our Whiskey 101 series we talk all about the distilling process and the effects different types of equipment make on flavor.
In this second part of our Whiskey 101 series we talk all about malt, production methods, and the impact it has on flavor.
We are excited to release the first part of out 4 part series created in collaboration with Wanderback Whiskey. In this episode we discuss the different kinds of whiskey around the world, what makes them special, and what makes them different. Pour yourself a dram and listen along.
In this very exciting episode of Thats Neat, we sit down with Cameron George from Ardbeg for a second time. We keep chatting about all things Ardbeg, stories of Cameron’s experiences with Ardbeg, and of course, sip on some of that magnificent elixir.
In this Episode we sit down with Cameron George from Ardbeg. He walks us through some great Ardbeg single malts and discuss all things “Ardbegian”. Have a seat, pour a dram, and listen in.
In this episode we chat with the founder of FEW Spirits, PAUL HLETKO, about some of their magnificent whiskey. We sip and discuss their bourbon, rye and the very special Immortal Rye. Tune in to find out what makes this whiskey so unique and delicious.
We take a walk down memory lane with our cohost, Sean Conway. We talk all things peat, our love for peat, and for scotch in general. In this episode we sip on some of the magnificence that is Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie and “ooh and ahh” over its funky peaty characteristics. listen in for some good laughs.
When we say keep an eye on Lost Lantern, we mean it! in this episode we discuss all things independent bottling with Adam and Nora from Lost Lantern, and how they are bring those hard-to-find craft-distilleries to the spotlight. we discuss their first blended “vatted malt” whiskey, and a few of their single barrel releases. Listen in and enjoy.
In this second part of our discussion with Joe and Caitlin we go behind the scenes of what it’s like working in the industry. They tell us what is was like making hand sanitizer during the current global pandemic. Oh, and we taste some of the best whiskey we have ever tasted! we absolutely love what these guys do and the whiskey they make!
We had such a good time talking with Joe and Caitlin, the masterminds behind Blake’s favorite single malt of all time, that we had to split the long conversation into two parts. Listen in to this first part as we try some of their Double Bourbon barrel aged Brandy - the first non whiskey on the show! We also try some of their peated new make that turns into one of the most magnificent whiskeys in the world.
In this episode of That’s Neat we talk to Jeff Kanof, Co-owner of Copperworks Distilling here in Seattle. The conversation gets a bit lengthy while we talk about all things whiskey and single malt. Jeff was kind enough to send us samples of their releases 31, 33, & 34. We taste and discuss these fine whiskeys as Jeff shares some fun and interesting facts about the distillery, peat, and local collaborations.
In the fist episode of season 2 we take a deep dive in to Westward Whiskey with the head distiller, Miles Munroe. He takes us on a wild ride as we sip and discuss their tried and true flagship Single Malt Whiskey, and the Stout Barrel Finished Single Malt. We talk inspirations and influences, upcoming goodies, and much more! Tune in, and stay neat ya’ll!
Welcome back! We have a lot in store for you guys this season. more distillery interviews, chats with friends, and of course, more whiskey. Stay tuned and listen in every other Wednesday!
In this special and final episode of season one of That’s Neat we have a few very important guests from Balcones Distilling, Gabe (Stillhouse and Warehouse Manager), Jared (Founder and Head Distiller), and Alex (Single Barrel & Brand Education Manager). They are here to walk us through some single barrel samples of their magnificent single malt whiskey. In the end, we pick the one that will be our very own “That’s Neat - Hand Selected Single Barrel Pick” that will be sold in stores. We couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity. Thank you, Balcones for the amazing whiskey and good times!
In this episode, Marques and I try out 4 unique whiskey tasting glasses and see how they stack up to the tried and true Glencairn glass. Listen to find out if there was a contender. The whiskey we used as the control is non-other than Westward’s Flagship single malt. It's delicate and fruity nose shows off the difference a decent glass makes.
In this episode, we have our friend Kade on to talk about some of his favorite whiskeys. He brings on Redemption’s Rye and Bourbon. We sip, discuss, and geek out over these fine whiskeys.
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Another Wednesday, another episode, in this one, we dive into a bottle of Highland Park’s 12-year-old Viking’s Honor Scottish whisky. We taste and discuss the nuances of its sweet and smokey flavor while contemplating what life of a Viking may have been like. Sean goes full Scottish when reading the bottle label as well - a must-hear.
In this episode, Marques brings on some more of his amazing Texas whiskey to try. this time, it is Balcones Single Malt and their Peated Whiskey. We geek out over the whiskey, talk about pot stills vs column stills, and why high proof whiskey is better whiskey. Enjoy!
In this episode, Sean and I get the opportunity to talk to the legend himself, Wes Henderson, one of the cofounders of Angel’s Envy. He guides us through their inspiration for the whiskeys as we sip and discuss their bourbon finished in port casks, and rye, finished in Caribbean rum casks. listen in and enjoy!
In Part 2 of our discussion with Jay Cole aka, the whiskey pirate, we talk all about the Single, and the Peated editions of Kaiyō Whisky. Join us as we nerd out over these beautiful whiskies and all things whisky.
In this episode, Sean and I have the opportunity to speak with the Brand Ambassador for Kaiyō Whisky, Jay Cole. We nerd out over the core range of their products and correct a few misunderstandings you may have about Kaiyō. It was such a long and fun discussion, we have decided to split these conversations into two digestible parts. Enjoy part 1 and keep an eye out for part 2!
In this episode, Marques brings on another bottle from his collection: the Ironroot Republic’s Harbinger. We taste and discuss what makes this Texas bourbon great, and why we think it deserved the 2020 World Whiskies Awards - World’s Best Bourbon award it received. Listen in and enjoy.
In this episode, we have a very dear friend on to talk about his favorite bourbon, Basil Hayden’s. We try Basil Hayden’s flagship bourbon, Dark Rye, Caribbean Reserve Rye, and surprise Joel with the 10-year-old at the end. Listen in and enjoy as we talk about these fine whiskeys and catch up with our friend Joel. Enjoy!
Blake and Marques get slapped around while trying Buffalo Trace’s Stagg Jr. for the first time. Stagg Jr. is a hard bottle to find around these parts, but if you can find it at retail price ($50-$60) it is worth trying. Especially if you like a little pain in your life.
In this episode, Connor and Rae bring three bottles of Japanese whisky for Sean and me to try. We try Kaiyō’s flagship whisky, Kaiyō’s 7yr - The Single, and Ichiro’s Malt and Grain Whisky. We taste and discuss these wonderful whiskies as we get to know about Connor and his experiences with the amber liquid of the gods. Enjoy the episode and remember, life can be messy, but may your whisky be neat. Thank you.
This was the very first episode we recorded back in January! – that said... it was our first... 😅 In this episode, we discuss American whiskey with our friend Tristan. We sample Old Forester 1897, Woodford Reserve Rye, and we taste something unique from Oregon, Clear Creek’s McCarthy’s. My good friend Nic, who helped produce our first several episodes, is on to give some great non-whiskey-nerd perspectives. Listen in as we dissect these beautiful whiskeys and chat with Tristan about his experiences with the amber liquid of the gods. Stay Neat!
Our friend Kaili brings on a bottle of Talisker 10. In this episode, she shares her knowledge of the whiskey, her experiences with this whiskey, and with whiskey in general. She reminisces about her time spent on the Isle of Skye, discovering Talisker, and experiencing the beautiful country of Scotland.
Stay Neat!
Marques, a whiskey aficionado, brings on a bottle of Andalusia’s Revenant Oak, and the Revenant Oak finished in sherry casks. We drink this wonderful liquid as he spills his knowledge of the distillery and all things whiskey.
May your whiskey be neat!
In our very first COVID-19 lockdown episode we welcome special guest, Phil Downer, the founder of Wanderback Distillery. He chats with us about his influences and inspirations for his magnificent single malt whiskey, the relationship between the grain, the barrels, the barrel locations they choose, and how that affects the whiskey. He shares his thoughts on their methods of collaboration with other distilleries such as Westland, and future collaborations. All while we sip and discuss three of Wanderback’s current available batches.
In this episode, our good friend Chaus, aka CJ, has brought us a very special whiskey to try. It is Highwest’s Campfire whiskey, a blend of straight bourbon, straight rye, and scotch whiskey. It tastes just like the name implies - like you’ve been sitting around a campfire all night sipping some of the amber goodness. Listen to find out more about this whiskey and more about our friend Chaus. Chaus’ Instagram
In our first episode of That’s Neat, I introduce you to my co-host Sean Conway and we discuss his favorite type of whiskey, Scotch. We taste and discuss Monkey Shoulder and Lagavulin 16. My producer, Nic, gives a great beginner perspective on whiskey, and his wife, Ally, along with my wife, Lois, join him in trying some delicious whiskeys for the first time. Remember, life can be messy, but may your whiskey be neat.
Welcome to That’s Neat!
A podcast dedicated to drinking whiskey, the stories surrounding whiskey, and the people we drink it with. In this introduction,
Sean and I discuss why we started this podcast and what excites us the most about it. We also have Marqus on, a special reoccurring guest, to drop some whiskey knowledge. Tune in April 1st and every other Wednesday thereafter for new episodes of That’s Neat.