103: The Most Royal of Podcasts, with Crown Royal

Crown Royal’s Brand Ambassador, Stephen Wilson, and Master Blender, Mark Balkenende, come by the podcast to speak about Crown Royal past, present, and future. Mark and Jamie finally tackle Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye, and hear the story behind the craze when the whisky was named the best whisky in the world. (We do apologize for the sound issues, they don’t last beyond six minutes)

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102: Canadians Get Loud with Davin de Kergommeaux

Davin de Kergommeaux joins Mark and Jamie to talk about Canadian whisky, his book, and repeatedly showing Mark how he’s wrong all the time. We cover the best whisky in the world, the Northern Border Collection, Canadian Club 40 Year Old, and Collingwood Double Wood! 

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101: Northern Border Collection with Dr. Don

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Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender of Hiram-Walker, joins us on the podcast to discuss the brand new Northern Border Collection. This highly anticipated collection of premium Canadian whiskies includes Lot No 40 Cask Strength, the whisky Mark and Jamie have not been able to stop talking about. Learn more about Canadian whisky, this unique collection of whiskies, and the future of Canadian whiskies. Shout-out to Jen for co-hosting! 

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100: Glenfiddich’s Experiments

Glenfiddich is the best selling single malt in the world, but hasn’t been resting. Their experimental series challenges the whisky consumer, and seeks out new markets. Beth Havers, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador for Canada, returns to the podcast to discuss the experimental series. We review Glenfiddich Project XX and IPA, and Mark tries to figure to guess the third release (it’s Winter Storm). 

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99: Twelve Barrels of Whisky and Some TV

Cole Miller, founder of Twelve Barrels, is featured on Dragon’s Den (Canada’s version of Shark Tank) in hopes of getting investment dollars for his startup. Hear the behind-the-scenes from the show that aired. Also, listen to Cole’s more interested behind-the-scenes life of making whisky which involves lots of experimentation. Mark and Jamie, of course, taste many of the experiments! 

Twelve Barrels is available at the LCBO
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This podcast was edited and mixed by Bryan Goman.
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98: Famed (infamous?) Reddit Whisky Reviewer TOModera Answers Questions On WhiskIT

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Reddit has a community of over 50,000 people that love whisky. Mark and Jamie are clueless. TOModera is a long time reddit user that has over 1000 whisky reviews posted primarily on Reddit. He talks about reddit, whisky reviews, and some of the great stories behind his favourite whiskies. 

Links mentioned:

TOModera Whisky Reviews
Toronto Whisky Society
https://www.reddit.com/r/Whiskyporn/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scotch/
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Whiskyporn/

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97: Celebrating Canada’s 150th with Spencer Gooderham

We compare Canada’s Gooderham Centennial Whisky against J.P. Wiser’s Canada’s One-Fifty Whisky with Spencer Gooderham. Spencer is the Brand Ambassador for Corby’s line of Canadian whisky (J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No 40, Gooderham & Worts, and many others). We talk about the Canadian whisky story, the Gooderham family, and compare the J.P. Wiser’s One-Fifty with the Gooderham Centennial Release! 

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96: Drew Mayville, Master Blender of Buffalo Trace, Returns!

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Drew Mayville discusses Buffalo Trace’s quest for the perfect whisky, the Pappy 25 release, High River Canadian Whisky, and Sazerca’s plans for the new distillery in Quebec! And how do you pronounce BTAC? 

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95: Black Bottled Bonded with Mal Spence

This week Mark and Jamie are joined by Mal Spence, the Global Brand Ambassador for Black Bottled Blended. We talk about Glasgow, Mal Spence’s long career as a bartender, and the history of Black Bottled Blended. 

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94: Reviving The Old Taylor Distillery with Master Distiller Marianne Barnes

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Castle & Key Distillery is located on the historic Old Taylor Distillery site. The podcast is joined by Castle & Key’s Master Distillery, Marianne Barnes. We discuss mash-bills, Colonel E.H. Taylor, history, searching for ancient yeast, and the incredibly Old Taylor property. 

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93: Freddie Johnson talks ghosts, history, and the Bourbon Pompeii

Mark brings the podcast on the road to Kentucky, where he interviews Freddie Johnson in an old warehouse on the Buffalo Trace property. Freddie is the third generation of his family to work on these grounds, and he talks to his family’s history. Also, ghosts, Pappy, and the Bourbon Pompeii. You can visit Freddie when on tour at the Buffalo Trace Distillery! Just be sure to book the tour in advance. 

92: Mark starts talking to himself!

A shortened podcast this week as Mark previews his trip to Kentucky, the episodes coming up, and Elijah Craig Small Batch vs the discounted 12 Year Old Age statement Elijah Craig.

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91: The Best $20/Litre Bourbon Tournament with Eric Burke

Eric Burke of bourbonguy.com comes on the podcast to discuss the results of the March Madness Bourbon Tournament, a tournament dedicated to find the best affordable bourbon. Learn which ones were elevated to the Fancy-Shelf! 

Links: 
You can follow Eric Burke on twitter @arok
The blog is bourbonguy.com
Bottom-Shelf Bourbon Brackets: The Championship Rounds
If You've Had... the Jim Beam Edition

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90: Interview with Raj Peter Bhakta of WhistlePig

Raj Peter Bhakta’s journey included being on season 2 of The Apprentice, losing the 2006 congressional bid in the 13th congressional district of Pennsylvania, and buying a 500-acre milk farm in Vermont. It was the purchase of the farm, and his love for whisky, that started him on a path of WhistlePig Distillery. Mark and Jamie ask Raj about the distillery, his sugar shack, and WhistlePig’s newest release, FarmStock. Also, Jamie notes the importance of balloons. 

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WhistlePig Distillery
WhistlePig FarmStock

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89: Whisky Origin Story

Mark and Jamie discuss their origin stories on how they got into whisky. Jamie claims to not need research, but that proves wrong. Mark keeps talking about wanting to have the mutant healing factor super power. We mention whisky. 

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88: The Making of the Brand Ambassador with Jamie Johnson

Whisky Brand Ambassadors carry the heart and passion of the distillery out to their local scene. This week Jamie Johnson, of The Balvenie Distillery, talks about her experience of going to Scotland and becoming a brand ambassador for the distillery. We also mention green beer, boy bands, and tips for St. Patrick’s Day! 

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The theme song is licensed in thanks to Alan Doyle! It's available on iTunes.

87: Jamie finally quotes a study!

Mark and Jamie discuss recent whisky news including Pappy Van Winkle coming back with its oldest whisky yet, the continued rise of whisky sales, and Jamie finally quotes a study! 

Mentioned on the podcast: 

Supply, Demand, and Shelf Space - The Story Between Whisky Makers and NAS Haters
Who Wants 25-Year Old Van Winkle Bourbon?
American Whisky Revenue is Up
Diageo Returns to Irish Whiskey
The Whisky Topic Episode 70 with Dr. Nick Morgan
Don't Cry for Old Grand-Dad 114 - It’s back! 

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86: Canadian Whisky Awards with Davin de Kergommeaux

It’s all about Canadian whisky. Mark and Jamie are joined by author of Canadian Whisky: The Portable Export and Head Judge of the Canadian Whisky awards, Davin de Kergommeaux. We get inside whisky judging, the winners, and debate batches! 

Links:

Follow Davin on Twitter @davindek
Canadian Whisky Award 2017 Best In the World
Masterson’s Straight Rye - Best Canadian Whisky 2017 on whsky.buzz

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85: Tips and Tricks of Having a Crazy Bourbon Collection

This week we’re joined by Peter of @newbourbondrink. Peter is a whisky blogger and collector. As an example, he has 30 different Buffalo Trace Antique Collections. Peter shares his tips on finding these rare rare whiskies. Incidentally, Peter brings samples of his favourite 5 whiskies of 2016 and plus some of the surprise whiskies he disliked. 

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Links mentioned:

Peter’s and Mark’s Gifted Horse Review
First Impressions Drinking from a Norlan Whisky Glass
No 1 Whiskey of the Year vs some lesser Rye…
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye: Worth the Hype?

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84: Sipping Jameson with Conor Timmons

We are joined this week by Conor Timmons, Brand Ambassador for Jameson! We explore the new Jameson whiskeys focused on the craft of making whisky. We also discuss St. Patrick’s Day, green beer, and shots (and how to avoid them!) 

Links mentioned: 
Conor’s Instagram Account
Jameson’s Makers Series: Cooper’s Croze, Blender’s Dog, Distillery’s Safe
Lot No 40 Cask Strength whsky.buzz review

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