Whiskey for the Ages

Whiskey for the Ages

Whiskey for the Ages was created for the entertainment and enlightenment of others. Our podcast is sprinkled with whiskey history and produced in a way novices, enthusiasts, and aficionados alike to learn for themselves how whiskey is enjoyed differently by multiple people. Join in the fun to learn how Dad and Daughters enjoy the amber nectar.

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December 11, 2025 66 mins

In the eighth episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel sips some whiskey made from an heirloom grain, as Hannah explores some Great Lakes Marine Archaeology with a whiskey twist. Join in the fun as we learn about a schooner built in 1867 carrying a cargo of rye grain. And as always, Brian covers some Whiskey News, and suggests some whiskies for your next scavenger hunt.

Tap now to join as the group learns about The Carg...

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In the seventh episode of Series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel discusses some Whiskey News, offers a tasting tip or two, and the feature, Hannah puts the spotlight on origins of the Knob Creek brand.

Tap now to join us as we put the Spotlight on Knob Creek.

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In episode 06 of series 05, the Whiskey for the Ages panel turns to science in the pour. Whisky Flavor Explorer and chemist, John Angus joins the conversation to discuss some of the factors which make whiskey taste the way it does. And of course, the team will touch on whiskey news and suggest some bottles for your next scavenger hunt.

Tap now to join us as we discuss The Science in your Pour.

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As we pass the mid-point of our fifth series, we popped the cork on our first official Scotch review: Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta. Our panel also discusses some Whiskey News, suggests a couple of whiskies for your next scavenger hunt, and provide an outlook for the remainder of the season.

Tap now to join us as We Review Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta Scotch.

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In our fourth episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and sip on and discuss four whiskies in the 111 to 120 proof range:

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In our third episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, discuss a topic many whiskey drinkers ponder ... How does wheat in the mash affect the way whiskey tastes? Similar to what we explored in Series 04, Is Rye Whiskey Spicy?, we take on the challenge ... This time while sipping four different wheaters:

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In this, our second episode of Series 05, we discuss some Whiskey News, share what we're doing this season, and in our feature, revisit pairing whiskey with bread. We had so much fun the first time around, we decided to do it again.

Tap now to join us as we discuss the subtleties of blending our grains in differing media.

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In this, our first episode of Series 5, we discuss some Whiskey News, set the stage for this season, and in our feature, Review Wilderness Trail Wheat Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you.

Tap now to join us as we discuss Wilderness Trail Wheat.

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In this, our final episode of Series 4, we review a whiskey from our bunker, picked by you, our listeners, patrons, and followers. And as always, we discuss some Whiskey News and off some suggestions for your next whiskey scavenger hunt. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you.

Click now to join us ... S04E10 WftA - Listener's Pick Review ... Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye.

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In this, our Series 4 Whiskey History episode, we discuss some of the more prominent people involved in the whiskey trade Whiskey industry in the early 19th century. Some are familiar, and others, not so much. along the way, we touch on some whiskey news and suggest a couple of bottles for your next scavenger hunt.

Tap now to join us as we discuss 1810-1869 American Whiskey History.

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In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editor Hannah Dawson leads the panel on a journey of archaeological discovery for The Glenlivet Distillery. Click now to learn what's been going on near the river Livet in Speyside, Scotland over the last 200 years.

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April 16, 2025 103 mins

In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editors Hannah, Elora and Brian Dawson talk with James Johnston, Admin of their local whiskey group, Boise Whiskey Enthusiasts (the BWE).

James has recently taken the helm of the BWE after their beacon, founder, and first Admin stepped down. During this show the panel discusses some favorite whiskies, whiskey clubs and their place in the community, how start your own group, and so much more.

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April 3, 2025 102 mins

In this Whiskey for the Ages podcast, host Hannah Dawson leads the cast as she tells the tale of one of America's first 30 craft distilleries, Dry Fly Distilling out of Spokane, WA. During the discussion, Brian, Elora and Hannah explore some of the Distillery's offerings:

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In this podcast episode, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, review Limestone Branch Distillery's Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you. Pick one up, pop the cork, pour yourself a dram, and tap now to join us!

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In this episode, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian focus on whiskies in the 101 to 110 proof range. The panel talks about the making of whiskeys in the spectrum, and identify what makes these whiskeys so popular. Along the way they compare several samples,

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February 20, 2025 92 mins

In our third podcast episode of Series 4, we discuss some Whiskey News, and in our feature, consider what gives whiskey a spicy mouthfeel. Does rye in the mashbill really make for spicier whiskey? We're not mythbusters, but we're about to dig in and uncover reasons why many people believe rye is spicy.

Is it true? Tap now to join us as we address the belief ... Is Rye Whiskey Spicy?

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February 12, 2025 81 mins

In this episode, Elora’s first podcast leadership role, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian compare how bread impacts the aromas and flavors of various whiskies. Savory bread with bourbon, sweet bread with rye … Which will be their favorite?

And as always, the WftA panel shares opinions on several news stories and suggest some whiskies to scavenge for as well. Tap now to join us as we pair bread with whiskey.

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In this, our first episode of Series 4, we discuss some Whiskey News, set the stage for this season, and in our feature, review Benchmark Bonded Bourbon. If you've seen the bottle on store shelves and wondered about it, this is the show for you.

Tap now to join us as we discuss Benchmark Bonded Bourbon.

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In this, our Series 3 finale (and 30th show), we discuss some whiskey news, and in our feature, review a whiskey from our bunker picked by fans of the show. Tap the thumbnail now to join us as we review … Knob Creek 15 Year Old Bourbon.

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In this, the ninth WftA podcast episode of Series 3, Whiskey for the Ages editors Elora, Hannah and Brian discuss the history of drinking in America and the insane amount of whiskey our forefathers consumed. All this drinking led to the temperance and women’s suffrage movements and then Prohibition. Along the way, they sip on some historically significant whiskies.

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