Great American Whiskey Cookers
Welcome to The Great American Whiskey Cookers, your exclusive pass to the world of craft distilling. Join us on this captivating video series and podcast as we venture behind the curtain with America's finest distillers. Get ready to meet the passionate souls who work the stills, discover the exquisite spirits they craft, and uncover the rich stories that embody America's liquid heritage.
Episodes
You have probably heard of Sugarlands Moonshine. It seems to be everywhere. But If you are a diehard whiskey geek, you might have heard of Roaming Man Whiskey from this distillery. On this episode we get a guided tasting from Colonel Craig Duncan at Whiskey University of this coveted Roaming Man Whiskey. And wait till you hear the story that inspired the name
It’s a super premium vs craft whiskey blind tasting. Everyone’s heard of Russell’s Reserve 13 year. It’s one of those killer whiskies. So, let’s see how the elusive Dettling Straight Whiskey, a craft whiskey through and through stands up to this Goliath of the bourbon world.
Welcome to Episode #103 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to St. Louis, Missouri and Still 630 Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery.
Distillers have to think years ahead on any of their special releases. It's a guessing game most of the time of what will be popular in 5, 7, even 10 years from now. Dave Weglarz at Still 630, took...
On this Friday Blind challenge, we put a craft whiskey, West Fork Wheated Bottled in Bond, from Westfield Indiana (a Suburb of Indianapolis) in front of some friends of the show to see what they think of the whiskey. Now Nate can usually spot a pot distilled whiskey a mile out. Can he do it this time? Check it out.
Welcome to Episode #101 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to St. Louis, Missouri and Still 630 Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery.
No distilling background. No big investors, just sheer grit and determination to make some great whiskey. Dave Weglarz at Still 630 embodies every bit of commitment and determination...and a little bit ...
Welcome to Episode #102 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to St. Louis, Missouri and Still 630 Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery.
One of the oldest college football rivalry's is actually between two division III schools in Indiana. As luck would have it, Dave Weglarz, head distiller at Still 630, attended one of those schools...
Can a craft whiskey beat a juggernaut like a Weller Full Proof? It’s a Friday Blind tasting Craft vs Big Bourbon Challenge. On one side is the hard to find Weller Full proof. Always looked for, and usually priced way over MSRP. On the other side is Fiddler Georgia Heartwood. Truly a craft whiskey. Check out the episode to see which one wins us over.
You have heard the names E.H. Taylor and George T. Stagg, but did you know they had a lawsuit against each other that lasted 13 years? You've probably heard the Makers Mark story of how they got their name? But do you know the real story? Spirits Attorney Brian Haara has released a book called Bourbon Justice that tells of all these back stories through the lens of the legal system. And just how they impacted law making. This ...
In this Friday Blind tasting episode, we crack open a Shenks 2025 release and put it to the test. This is one of those allocated bottles…and I just happened to stumble across it. So let’s find out if it’s worth the price.
In this episode, Colonel Craig Duncan from Whiskey University pours Jeff the regular release of Elmer T. Lee and then gives him a pour of the unicorn Elmer T. Lee Death bottle. This is a bottle that we have never seen or even heard of, but we get the chance to sample it and compare it to the everyday release of Elmer T. Lee. It's only 3 proof points in difference, but oh my. This is quite the special bottle.
If you are int...
It’s another super premium blind challenge, but this time, from the same distillery. It’s a Russell’s Reserve 15 year that everyone is raving about vs. a Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse. Which one wins over our tastebuds on this blind tasting. Check it out.
Welcome to Episode #98 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers!
Where does whiskey get all it's flavor from? It's a topic sure to start some fiery debate depending on who you talk to. Amine Karaoud at Old Louisville Whiskey Co. in Louisville Kentucky gives us some insight on how and why whiskey develops the color and the flavors it does while it spends time maturing in a barrel. Time it seems, just can't be cheated.
The bourbon bunker is undergoing a transformation, and after some remodeling, we took a break and we put a Still630 Rally Point Double Barrel Rye from St. Louis Missouri in front of the guys blind. The results on this blind tasting were surprising. Check it out.
While at Old Louisville Whiskey Co., the owner, Amine Karaoud poured us a sample (from the barrel no less) of one of his Double Barrelled Bourbons. And come to find out, tasting at Old Lousiville Whiskey Co. is always like this. It’s what all whiskey drinkers want…tasting from the barrel.
Welcome to Episode #96 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers!
Tucked away in a non-descript building in Louisville Kentucky is a small Non-distiller Producer, or NDP called Old Louisville Whiskey Co. They are fairly new to the scene, but that doesn’t mean they have just started. They started around 2018. But have been holding on to their barrels till they were ready for the show. We introduce you to Amine Karaoud, owner at Old Loui...
It’s a super premium blind tasting on this Friday Blind tasting episode. Can the always hunted Blanton’s Gold beat out the Peerless Single Barrel for the win on our taste buds? Which one do we pick? Listen and find out.
E.H. Taylor…George T. Stagg…just some of the famous names in the whiskey world. And…also involved in quite a bit of controversy with respect to who owns the name and where it can be used. It’s a common argument that still rages today with some brands. Brian Haara, Spirits Attorney and Author sheds some light on the legal proceedings that happen with brand names.
In this blind tasting, we are back at the bar at Nate’s place for a blind tasting of Old Glory Small Batch from Clarksville Tennessee. Check out the episode and see what they think of this craft distiller.
Welcome to Episode #94 of the Great American Whiskey Cookers! In this podcast, we take you on an immersive adventure to Columbia Illinois and Old Monroe Distillery. Join us as we delve into what makes this such a unique distillery.
Running a distillery sounds like fun…making whiskey…tasting whiskey…but….there is a survival component to it. Especially for Craft Distillers. They not only have to keep an eagle on cash flow, while they ...
In this episode, it’s a craft vs a craft…well sort of. In one corner, it’s Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat. Probably technically a craft whiskey, but the case can be made that they are much bigger. In the other corner, it’s a craft whiskey from Indiana, West Fork Wheated Bottled in Bond. Two midwest bourbons sparring for the win in this blind tasting. Check it out.
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