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In this episode of Whiskey Cats we have the wonderful opportunity to taste some rare Bruichladdich scotch. Then we round out the episode with some "deep time". Cheers! Taste: Bruichladdich 1984 Bourbon: All In https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1984-32-yo Bruichladdich 1985 Hidden Glory https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1985-32-yo Bruichladdich 1986 Sherry: The Magnificant Seven https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-1986-30-yo Whiskey Cats Season 1 Episode 15: Islay http://whiskeycats.com/post/125515233226/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-discuss-two Taste 2 Bruichladdich The Organic: https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-the-organic-2009 Bruichladdich Bere Barley: https://www.bruichladdich.com/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-bere-barley-2008-islay-grown Science Corner: A glass of whisky could help you get your head around deep time https://theconversation.com/a-glass-of-whisky-could-help-you-get-your-head-around-deep-time-79240 Special thanks to Serious Business for providing us with the Bruichladdich samples. Thank you, thank you, thank you! http://www.seriousbusinesspr.com/ Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @whiskey_cats on Twitter and Instagram Call us: 202-760-2009 Tumble us: whiskeycats.com Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

We drink and talk about things in the news making us outraged. Don't worry it's all about whiskey. What we're drinking: Noah's Mill https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/noahs-mill/ Yellow Spot https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/spot-whiskey/yellow-spot-12-year-old-whiskey/ Chit Chat: Pinhook Bourbon https://www.pinhookbourbon.com/ "Horse whiskey is wedding whiskey." http://whiskeycats.com/private/172387935014/tumblr_p6ddaeqFkX1u1yxdr 8 Irish whiskeys to try when you want to get serious https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/8-irish-whiskeys-to-try-when-you-want-to-get-serious/2018/03/07/f3667c9a-2255-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.6ef672bd4059 The Next Whiskey Bar https://www.thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) by The Doors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQJFWhn1R_w OUTRAGEOUS NEWS: Betsy DeVos’s Investment in DC Distillery Draws Boycott Threats https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/03/12/betsy-devos-jos-a-magnus-dc-distillery/ E.U. Leader Threatens to Retaliate With Tariffs on Bourbon and Bluejeans https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/02/business/europe-steel-tariffs-trump.html Could the EU be preparing Bourbon tariffs? https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/03/could-the-eu-be-preparing-bourbon-tariffs/ Bourbon in firing line as EU retaliates against Trump https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2017/07/bourbon-in-firing-line-as-eu-retaliates-to-trump/ Flames on the side of my face! http://whiskeycats.com/private/172388097959/tumblr_p6ddk0qGkI1u1yxdr The real one! http://whiskeycats.com/private/172388573889/tumblr_p6decdIGXR1u1yxdr Jane Walker https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-us/our-whisky/limited-editions/jane-walker/?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=B%3A+Limited+Edition+-+Jane+Walker+-+Exact&ds_k=jane+walker&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqM3VBRCwARIsAKcekb2LKvVeXKbi-sovquAzcrKL-RMeAEEj3E72uPpQjY7jNgugY1BopqIaArQQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLXLrpz-gNoCFUbrZAodWJ4A7A Ladies Can Drink Scotch Now https://jezebel.com/ladies-can-drink-scotch-now-1823327540 “If there aren’t tits on the bottle why would I put it in my mouth.” http://whiskeycats.com/private/172388740419/tumblr_p6delogyYg1u1yxdr Music Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) Don’t Go Way Nobody Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing” Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @whiskey_cats on Twitter and Instagram Call us: 202-760-2009 Tumble us: whiskeycats.com

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we talk about two vastly different Calfornia bourbons and an opossum tale. Cheers! Taste: *Lost Republic Bourbon http://lostrepub.com/#bourbon *Homebase Bourbon http://homebasespirits.com/products/ Bourbon and orange juice? https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-7-memories Possum breaks into liquor store, gets skunky drunk http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20171202/possum-breaks-into-liquor-store-gets-skunky-drunk I'm Stuck in Here! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jx8mk Music Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) Don't Go Way Nobody Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing” Email us: [email protected] Follow us: @whiskey_cats on Twitter and Instagram Call us: 202-760-2009 Tumble us: whiskeycats.com

Gifts, laughter, and whiskey, what more could you ask for this holiday season? Join the Whiskey Cats as we review some presents perfect for the whiskey lover in your life. Cheers! What we're drinking: Joseph Magnus http://josephmagnus.com/ Talisker https://www.malts.com/en-ca/our-whisky-collection/talisker/ Gifts Whiskey Advent https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/drinks-by-the-dram/whisky-advent-calendar/ Whiskey Ornaments https://www.lakesdistillery.com/online-shop-c13/whisky-c1/the-one-whisky-bauble-6-pack-gift-set-p108 Bourbon Infused Coffee https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bourbon-infused-coffee?country=US&aw_cid=879428559&aw_aid=46657541200&aw_dev=c&aw_loc=9061274&aw_key=&aw_mtype=&aw_net=g&aw_ad=205947075323&aw_pos=1o1&aw_shopid=44100&aw_prod_partid=335917195585&gclid=CjwKCAiApdPRBRAdEiwA84bo3xtdSgXv5hfYYY8KAq8IWSMQuDkiNijXq56LRSUKVIkPuzjKf3XUSxoC4yQQAvD_BwE Scotch Infused Toothpicks https://www.uncommongoods.com/search.html/find/?q=scotch+infused+toothpick 21 Amazing Gifts for All Whiskey Lovers https://www.buzzfeed.com/alivelez/21-amazing-gifts-for-all-whiskey-lovers?utm_term=.chjv62e566#.tybPrJKprr 9 Gifts for the Modern Whisky Drinker http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g3047/gifts-for-the-modern-whisky-drinker/ Drink Away in a Manger https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/2015/12/08/holiday-cocktails-why-dream-of-a-white-christmas-drink-one-instead/ Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we discuss the merits of Trader Joe's branded whiskey, a fraudulent dram, and bourbon gummy bears. Cheers! Taste: Barrell Bourbon https://www.barrellbourbon.com/ Kilchoman 100% Islay http://kilchomandistillery.com/ http://kilchomandistillery.com/our-single-malt-whisky Trader Joe's. Worth It? https://thewhiskeywash.com/reviews/whiskey-review-trader-joes-whiskey-whisky/ http://thewhiskeyjug.com/bourbon-whiskey/trader-joes-bourbon-review/ http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/02/drinking-trader-joes-kentucky-bourbon-straight-whiskey-review-15-dollar-bourbon.html News: World's most expensive dram of Scotch was a fake http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-41695774 Bourbon Bears https://www.sugarfina.com/bourbon-bears Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we make a ginger lime shrub, a cocktail and discuss a small science corner. Cheers! Taste: Four Roses Single Barrel *https://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey *http://scotchnoob.com/2014/07/28/kirkland-small-batch-bourbon-7-year/ Shrubs http://whiskeycats.com/post/124326304820/inspired-by-a-cocktail-pairing-dinner-at-the Ginger Lime Shrub Cut 6 limes in half. Squeeze and reserve the juice in one bowl, and reserve the rinds separately. Weigh the rinds in a bowl, then added an equal weight of sugar to them. After muddling the sugar and rinds for a bit, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator overnight. After a day or so, a thick syrup should have formed from the rinds and sugar. To the rind/sugar/syrup, add the reserved lime juice. Also, add ~3 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for a couple of hours, then strain the liquid from the rinds. Finally, add the apple cider vinegar to the mixture and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Note: you can add a tablespoon of the vinegar at a time, tasting the syrup after each addition (the total amount depends on your taste preference for tart vs. sweet). Pour this mixture into a sterilized bottle, and shake well. Store in the fridge, shaking well before each use. Cocktail 1 lime, cut into wedges (lengthwise) 2 ounces ginger lime shrub 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 4 ounces club soda candied ginger, for garnish Iowa *Seven Devils Whiskey http://www.koenigdistillery.com/seven-devils-whiskey/seven-devils-straight-bourbon-whisky/ Science Corner The Chemistry of Whiskey Distillation https://laughingsquid.com/chemistry-whiskey-distillation/

In this episode of Whiskey Cats, we discuss the $30 price range of whiskeys, Virginia's official State Whiskey and why we add water to our drams. Taste: Westland Sherry Wood http://www.westlanddistillery.com/whiskey/sherry-wood Backroom Bourbon http://www.district-distilling.com/whiskey/ Old Overholt Rye Whiskey https://www.theoldswhiskeys.com/whiskeys/index.html What Would You Buy in the $30 Range? Russell's Reserve http://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/russells-reserve-single-barrel/ http://whiskeycats.com/post/147093785039/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-jenn-is-on Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone http://whiskeycats.com/post/118443576991/in-this-episode-of-whiskey-cats-we-compare-two Writer's Tears http://walshwhiskey.com/writers-tears-copper-pot/ News: George Washinton Rye Whiskey was declared the official whiskey of Virginia: http://www.mountvernon.org/about/news/article/george-washingtons-rye-whiskey-named-as-virginias-official-spirit/ The oldest aged is only TWO years: http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/distilled-spirits-at-mount-vernon/ Here are 10 facts about why he distilled stuff and how: http://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/distillery/ten-facts-about-the-distillery/ Science Corner: Chemists Say You Should Add A Little Water To Your Whiskey. Here's Why http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/17/543902701/chemists-say-you-should-add-a-little-water-to-your-whisky-here-s-why Dilution of whisky – the molecular perspective https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-06423-5 Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

Season three has arrived! We try Virginia Black Decadent American Whiskey, whiskey and haggis chips, and discuss how to tell if your whiskey is the real thing. Taste: Virginia Black https://virginiablackwhiskey.com/ Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWySqDtjjIf/ Science Corner: How to tell whether that whiskey is fake http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/06/how-tell-whether-whiskey-fake Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”

In a very special Whiskey Cats holiday episode, we help you with your various holiday parties. Cheers! We're drinking: Westland Garryana http://www.westlanddistillery.com/whiskey Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone What we'd gift: Catoctin Creek https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/ Four Roses Single Barrel http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ IW Harper https://www.iwharper.com/ Dalwhinnie https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/dalwhinnie/ Lagavulin https://www.discovering-distilleries.com/lagavulin/?tnc=true Cocktails: 2 Birds 1 Stone Punch: http://gardenandgun.com/article/knockout-bourbon-punch-recipe Bourbon Slush (I sort of made this up): Boil 2 cups water, set aside and steep 3 Chai tea bags for 10 minutes Dissolve a cup of sugar in that Pour it into a bowl Add 2 cups bourbon (we prefer Old Gandad) Add a can of frozen lemonade Add a cup of orange juice (fresh, frozen, carton, whatever) Add 4 cups water Mix Freeze overnight Fairytale of New York https://smittenkitchen.com/2014/12/fairytale-of-new-york/ Treats to Make: Brown Butter Bourbon Pumpkin Bread http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017797-pumpkin-bread-with-brown-butter-and-bourbon Bourbon Balls https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/how-to-make-kentucky-bourbon-balls-kentucky-derby-recipe Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie http://allrecipes.com/recipe/15994/chocolate-bourbon-pecan-pie/ Maida Heatter’s 86-Proof Chocolate Cake http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1560-maida-heatters-86-proof-chocolate-cake?smid=fb-nytdining&smtyp=cur Happy Holidays!

In our Season two closer, we taste some old favs, share in our love for distillation, answer a listener question and check in with the latest celebrity to get in on the whiskey business. Taste: Four Roses http://fourrosesbourbon.com/ Four Roses Single Barrel http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/148496793214 Four Roses Season 1 Episode 6: https://soundcloud.com/whiskeycats/whiskey-cats-episode-6-four-roses Old Grand-dad https://www.beamsuntory.com/brands/old-grand-dad Photo: http://whiskeycats.com/post/148496815719 Whiskey News: The Art of Distillation http://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/item/927-the-art-of-distillation Kosher Beverage list http://www.star-k.org/resource/list/PCW0Z0DO/Beer,_Liquor_and_Liqueur?gclid=CK_k_7S7qs4CFc9ahgodM8oEPQ A Face for Wild Turkey? Matthew McConaughey Writes the Ads, Too http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/01/business/media/a-face-for-wild-turkey-matthew-mcconaughey-writes-the-ads-too.html?smid=fb-nytdining&smtyp=cur&_r=0 Music *Norleans Lovas by Jeris featuring unreal_dm ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/33400 CC Attribution Share-Alike (3.0) *Don’t Go Way Nobody *Bessie Smith – “I’m Wild About That Thing”