Fun With Scotch and other fine spirits: Recent Episodes
Fun With Scotch and other fine spirits
In this episode Jon, Judy and Marlys taste and compare three offerings of Highland Single Malt from Glenmorangie.
This episode, Marlys, Judy and Jon have tracked down some tiny missing bottles of scotch that Marlys purchased while on a trip to Scotland over a year ago.
In this episode we discuss the process of making Sour Mash whiskey and three whiskeys that use that process.
This episode Marlys, Judy and Jon sample the last four of 8 experimental whiskies from more fantastic distilleries under the Diageo umbrella. Amazing.
This episode Jon, Judy, and Marlys sample the first four of 8 experimental whiskies from some fantastic distilleries under the Diageo umbrella.
Jon and Judy are accompanied by Marlys, Darrel and Barbara this year and have a great time trying out whiskies from their birth states. Honorable Mention goes to Freeland Spirits Bourbon Whiskey - Yum
Judy, Marlys, and Jon thoroughly enjoyed this comparison of two wonferful examples of Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch!
In this episode, Jon, Judy, and Marlys review 3 examples of Scotch deliciously aged in Sherry casks.
This time on Fun with Scotch, Jon Judy, and Marlys compare 3 excellent offerings from Aberfeldy, in unfortunately tiny bottles because in this case, more is better.
Whiskey selection: Ancient Age, Ancient Ancient Age (No, that isn't a typo), Weller Special Reserve, Colonel E H Taylor Small Batch, and Blanton's The Original
In this episode, Jon, Judy and a host of friends return to the beach for a rainy weekend of fun with, in this case, 5 Bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Embrace the chaos. We had a wonderful time making this podcast and we laughed a lot and learned a lot. I hope you will enjoy it.
Marlys, Judy and Jon try some entirely too small bottles of some excellent Scotch. The first of 3 (maybe 4) episodes tasting bottles of Scotch brought back from a trip to Scotland that Marlys recently took.
Jon, Judy and Marlys talk about a great book on the history of distilling in Washington state, and try out 3 local Washington whiskies
Judy, Jon and Marlys try three new rums and enjoyed all of them, with a 4th rum from a previous episode (Flor de Caña) at the end for comparison.
In this episode, Marlys, Judy and Jon review 3 blended Scotch Whiskies they hadn't tried before and had a good time doing it. Jon discovers why it's important to control laughter while drinking Scotch.
On this episode we sample 3 offerings from the Bushmills distillery in Ireland. Bushmills Red Bush, Bushmills Black Bush, and Bushmills 12 year Single Malt Irish Whiskey. A happy and tasty St. Patrick's day to you all!
Today Marlys, Judy and Jon taste and discuss 3 scotches from the Aberlour distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland. They are Aberlour 12 Year, Aberlour Casg Annamh, and Aberlour A'bunadh Cask Strength.
Whiskey selection: Kaigan Japanese Whiskey, Browne Family Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Yellow Spot 12 Year Irish Whiskey, and Barrowman's Grand Cru 21 Year Blended Scotch Whisky.
Wherein Jon and Judy invite several friends, absent Marlys, to join us in tasting four whiskies (and a fifth for extra credit) with an abundance of chaos, some expletives, glass clinking, and pretzels, occasionally returning to the subject at hand but always having a good time at the beach in Washington State. It may help if you know a bit about libraries, and it will definitely help if you are drinking while you listen ;)
It's a long one, so buckle up! We hope that you will enjoy it. We certainly had fun recording it.
Jon, Judy, and Marlys drink and discuss Balcones Baby Blue Pot Distilled Corn Whisky, 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Blanton's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
3 Speysides: an offering from Tamdu Distillery, Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Finished, and Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Finished. Yum... :)
Tonight we check out 3 Bourbons: Jefferson's Very Small Batch Blend, Chestnut Farms Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Widow Jane 10 Years
This time, we sample 3 scotches from the Total Wine house brand, Glen Fohdry: Fion Frangach, Aiteal an Oir, and Dublaich. Enjoy!
This episode Marlys, Judy and Jon interview Brendan Rogers from Cleo and Co. Mixers. They have products that make it easy to mix a great drink. Named for Gertrude "Cleo" Lithgoe, a famous bootlegger during prohibition, and one of the few women who took on that profession. After the interview we try out the mixers. For more information on Gertrude Lithgoe, try This link or this podcast. She wrote an autobiography called The Bahama Queen, but it is very difficult to find an available copy. For more information on Cleo and Co. Mixers click here. Enjoy!
We sample and report on 3 great whiskies: Two-Fold, Nova, and Solera from the Starward Distillery in Australia
Marlys, Jon, and Judy compare 3 Bourbons: Wolcott Special Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whiskey, and Willett Potstill Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Judy, Jon and Marlys discuss 3 of their favorite Scotch single malts: Glenmorangie the Original, Edradour 10 Year, and Kilchoman Machir Bay
Marlys, Judy and Jon sample and discuss 3 of their favorite Scotch blends. Recommended Favorite Blends: Famous Grouse Ruby Cask, Monkey Shoulder, and Compass Box Artists Blend
This time Judy, Marlys and Jon compare 3 bourbons: Basil Hayden Toast, Oola Waitsburg Bourbon, and Legent Bourbon. Enjoy.
Marlys, Judy and Jon Sample and compare four rums from 3 countries: Mount Gay Eclipse, Dictador 12 Year, Flor de Caña 18 Year, and Stade's Rum
Marlys, Judy and Jon review 3 Irish Whiskies. Kilbrin Irish Whiskey Sherry Cask, Egans Fortitude Single Malt Irish Whiskey, and The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Marlys, Judy and Jon review 3 of their favorite whiskies for the end of 2021: Michters Single Barrel Straight Rye, The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Scotch Whisky, and Dalmore King Alexander III Scotch Whisky. Mmm, so good! :)
Tonight we sample 5 Rye Whiskies: Michters Straight Rye, Old Overholt, Cadee Cascadia, Blue Spirits Straight Rye, and Whistlepig Small Batch Rye. Special guest reviewers are Karen and Glenda, joining the usual suspects of Marlys, Judy and Jon.
Jon, Judy and Marlys sample and review Larceny Small Batch, Roslyn Reserve, and 1792 Single Barrel. Pardon the quacking dogs. :)
This time Marlys, Judy and Jon review Blue Spirits Straight Bourbon Whisky, Gambler 500 American Small Batch Whisky, and Michter's Small Batch Unblended American Whisky
Tonight Marlys, Judy and Jon review Aultmore 12 year and Cragganmore 12 year scotch. Both are from the Speyside region.
Tonight we sample Powers Gold Label, The Sexton Single Malt, and Yellow Spot Irish Whiskies. Sláinte!
It's New Year's Eve and tonight we revisit some scotches that we look back on fondly, Glen Moray 12 Year, Talisker 10 Year, and Bunnahabhain 12 Year. Happy New Year!
Tonight Judy, Jon and Marlys talk about 3 island scotches, Ledaig (pronounced "Le-Cheg") 10 year single malt from the island of Mull, Jura Journey single malt from the island of Jura, and Talisker single malt from the island of Skye
Tonight we compare 4 whiskies, each distilled from one of the four major grains. Elija Craig Bourbon (Corn), Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey (Wheat), Templeton Rye 6 year (Rye), and Westland American Single Malt (Barley). Recorded on September 17th, 2020. It's a long one tonight. We also devolve into discussions about Western US Wildfires. These are the strange times we live in. Enjoy!
Tonight, Marlys, Judy and Jon sample 3 of Dry Fly Distillery's offerings: their Straight Wheat Whiskey, Straight Wheat Whiskey Port Barrel Finish, and Straight Triticale Whiskey
We talk about and sample products from Maker's Mark, Elijah Craig and Jim Beam Distilleries.
In this episode we take a look at 3 whiskies from the state of Oregon: Burnside West End Blended American Whiskey from Eastside Distilling in Portland Oregon, Crater Lake Straight American Rye Whiskey from Bend Distillery in Bend Oregon, and WhipperSnapper - Oregon Spirit Whiskey from Ransom Spirits in Sheridan Oregon. Enjoy. :)
Thanks to one of our listeners for the idea for this episode. We compare Glenlivet 12 year, Glenfiddich 12 year, and Glen Moray 12 year scotches. All were very good. Enjoy.
This episode we check out Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Barrel Finish Whiskey, and Heritage Distilling Co. BSB 103 High Altitude Brown Sugar Bourbon
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Also take a look at the Mukai Farm and Garden. It's an interesting historic site also located on Vashon Island.
Sacrificio Mezcal Joven, Sacrificio Mezcal Reposado, and Xicaru Mezcal Reposado are discussed.
Jon, Judy, and Marlys explore and compare 3 tequilas: El Padrino Reposado, Patron Añejo, and 3 Amigos Extra Añejo
Jon, Judy, and Marlys review Shieldag Speyside, Glen Moray Classic Port Cask Finish, and BenRiach 12 year
Marlys, Jon and Judy review Pike Creek 10 year, Gibson's Finest 12 year, Pendleton 1910 12 year, and Rich & Rare Reserve
Judy, Jon and Marlys review Tomatin 12 year, Old Pulteney 12 year, and Glenmorangie 10 year
Marlys and Jon speak with Ian Sage from Stack 571 in Olympia Washington and talk about 3 of his favorite local whiskeys
This week we try something new for the three of us. We compare 4 different Gins. Mortal Gin from Cultus Bay Distillery on Whidby Island, Counter Gin from Batch 206 Distillery in Seattle (both in Washington State), Hofland Jenever Gin from Holland, and Esmé Gin from France. Enjoy!
In this episode, we go back to the islands of Scotland to explore Scapa Skiren single malt, and Talisker single malt 10 year scotch.
Today we try out 3 Irish whiskeys, Redbreast Single Pot Still, Bushmills Black Bush, and Wicklow Rare from Barr an Uisce. Enjoy!
This week we review Heritage Distilling's Dual Barrel Collection Bourbon Whiskey, Woodford Reserve's Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey, and Three Howls Distillery's "Backbeat Bourbon"
This week we review Springbank 10 year, and Glen Scotia 15 year, both from the Campbeltown region.
Marlys, Jon and Judy invite several friends over to discuss and try a few mixed drinks with rum.
Jon, Judy and Marlys compare 3 different scotches from the Laphroaig distillery in Islay.
Marlys, Judy and Jon report on 3 Bourbons. This episode we review Trader Joes Kentucky Bourbon Straight Whiskey, Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Marlys, Judy and Jon report on 2 Speyside and 1 Highland Scotch. Oops. We thought Edradour was a Speyside. This episode we review The Glenlivet Nadurra, Lismore Single Malt and Edradour Single Malt.
An amazing whisky and food pairing event at Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar in Olympia Washington
Tonight we sample 4 single malt Islay scotches. Finlaggan Old Reserve, Bowmore 12 year, Shieldaig Single Malt, and Bunnahabhain 12. Back to the island of Islay…
Today we compare 3 scotches from the Lowlands, Hamilton Single Grain, Hamilton Single Malt, and Auchentoshan
This week Marlys, Jon and Judy review two scotches from the islands, Isle of Jura 10 year, and Arran 10 year. One correction: During the podcast, we said the islands were North of the Highland region of Scotland. While this is true of some of the islands and distilleries, the islands of Jura and Arran are actually west of Scotland, between Islay and the mainland of Scotland. Enjoy.
Tonight Jon, Marlys and Judy talk about Ancoc 12 year, Highland Park Valkyrie which is not a highland scotch, and Grangestone.
Marlys, Judy and Jon explore 3 speyside scotches. This week we review Balnellan Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glenkirk 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, and The Glenrothes Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Marlys, Judy and Jon try out 3 islay single malts and give their thoughts. This week we are trying Port Charlotte, Laphroiag 10 Year, and Lagavulin 16 Year.
Judy, Marlys and Jon introduce themselves and review 3 scotch blends. Namely Scoresby, Trader Joe’s blended scotch whiskey, and Monkey Shoulder.