Uncorking the Conversation: Recent Episodes
Wesley & Carter
At Uncorking the Conversation we believe that good whiskey is designed to be shared with good friends over good conversation. So grab a drink, sit down, and join the conversation.
This week Carter and Wes sit down and try one of the highest rated whiskeys of all time William Larue Weller. This highly allocated bourbon comes from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and is some of the best whiskey produced. They pair this whiskey up with Suzanne Collin's The Ballad of Songbirds And Snakes, the newest member of the Hunger Games series.
This week we are joined by two special guests, Libbie and Brooke, while we discuss Delia Owen's Where the Crawdads Sing.This week we also try Handy & Shiller's Barreled Manhattan. A pre-made cocktail coming from Sazerac, utilizing famous Buffalo Trace Distillery products.
This week, Wes and Carter wrap up the third book in The Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins while they try a mid-tier staple of a whiskey, Woodford Reserve's Double Oaked.
This week Wes and Carter talk about two topics that are on opposite ends of the time spectrum! They discuss how it feels being newlyweds and will drink a Buffalo Trace budget bottle, Ancient Age.
This week Brooke and Wes try Alcohol Filled Chocolates from Anthon Berg. Have you seen these before? Have you tried them!? Well if you wonder what they are like... check out this weeks podcast.
Also, you may want to stay tuned through the whole episode for a special treat at the very end.
This week Wes and Carter review Suzanne Collins Catching Fire, the second installment of The Hunger Games trilogy (quadrilogy?), and drink some OKI Reserve Batch 1. This new product from OKI features a blend of MGP Whiskeys, with 99% of the product being over eight years old, but will it live up to the OKI hype? Will Collins be able to back up the masterpiece that The Hunger Games was, and how will she keep the story alive?
This week Carter and Wes review The Big Short by Michael Lewis and review Jim Rutledge's Cream of Kentucky. Will this book about the 2008 financial crisis come up short? Tune in to find out.
This week, Wes and Carter delve into the New York Times Best Seller The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins. One of Wes' favorite books growing up, this was Carters first time through the book. Join them as they discuss the first book of this iconic dystopian trilogy, and drink through some Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof.
Join Wes this week as he discusses the podcasts that he is enjoying! Wes also reviews a 5 year Smooth Ambler Old Scout pick.
At Uncorking the Conversation we believe good whiskey is designed to be shared with good friends over good conversation.
Join us for this bonus episode where we determine what is the most American whiskey. This battle pits Jack Daniels and Jim Beam together in the prize fight.
At Uncorking the Conversation we believe that good whiskey is meant to be enjoyed with good friends and good conversation.
Carter is out on his honeymoon so this week Wes is joined by his fiancé Brooke! Join Wes as he interview Brooke and learns about her favorite book.
At Uncorking the Conversation we believe that good whiskey is best enjoyed over good conversation with good friends.
This week Wes and Carter review their first book, Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D. This short story has sold more than 30 million copies, and its thesis has influenced the day-to-day operations of some of the largest organizations in America.
Wes and Carter also review Michter's US1 Sour Mash whiskey, a low-proof American Whiskey that is sure to satisfy.
On our first ever Bonus Episode we pit together two Sazerac products, from the same distillate! Join us as we review and rank John J. Bowman Single Barrel and the ever-famous Blanton's!
At Uncorking the Conversation we believe that good whiskey is designed to be shared with good friends over good conversation. Join us as we discuss a wide range of topics!
Join us as Carter interviews Wes and learn more about your host! This week we also review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof’s C921 batch from Heaven Hill Distillery.
Meet your host Carter! In this episode Wes interviews Carter to learn more about the unique experiences and perspectives he brings to this podcast, while reviewing Willet's Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond.
Intro - 00:00
Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond First Impressions - 00:39
Interview - 06:55
Old Bardstown Bottled in Bond Wrap-Up - 23:57
At "Uncorking the Conversation" we believe good whiskey is designed to be shared with good friends over good conversation.
In this episode Carter and Wes sit down and talk about their view for what this podcast will bring and discuss the finer points of Bakers 7.
Episode Outline
Bakers 7 First Impressions - 00:32
Conversation - 10:14
Bakers 7 Wrap Up - 23:16
At "Unkcorking the Conversation," we believe that good whiskey is designed to be shared with good friends over good conversation.
Join us on Thursday, June 2nd, as we roll out our new podcast. We look forward to seeing you then!
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