Bourbon Bytes Podcast

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Store Pick Review & May 2022 New Releases in Whiskey and Gaming

This week I'm reviewing a store pick of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. This private barrel comes from Circus Liquor in North Hollywood, California. I'm also talking about a new malted rye whiskey from New Riff, Jack Daniels Bonded and Triple Mash, and 2 new Bardstown Bourbon Company releases that were just spotted on the TTB. Plus, I'm sharing some upcoming video games coming out in May, 2022, including Trek to Yomi, Evil Dead: The Game, and Pac-Man Museum+!

Ardbeg Fermutation Committee Release Review, Whiskey NFTs & Bad Video Game News

I'm tasting the latest Committee Release of Ardbeg, Ardbeg Fermutation, a 13 year old peated Islay whisky that went through an epic three week-long fermentation – the longest in Ardbeg’s history – which eventually gave rise to a wild, zingy and vibrant spirit.
I'm also talking about whiskey NFTs from Ardbeg, a new Heaven Hill distillery being built in Bardstown, and delays with the new Super Mario Bros. movie, the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel, and Sega and Ubisoft delisting some of their classic games.

Fortuitous Union Review - Trinidad Rum Blended with Rye Whiskey

Fortuitous Union from Rolling Fork Spirits is a Kentucky bourbon barrel finished 12-year-old Trinidad rum blended with cask strength rye whiskey and bottled at 103 proof. Was this fortune, or an F' up?
Also in this episode, I'm talking about some upcoming whiskey releases, including Wild Turkey Master's Keep 'Unforgotten', Still Austin Four Grain Bourbon, High West's The Prisoner's Share, Remus Gatsby Reserve, and Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled American Single Malt.

Trying 3 Hazmat Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill Tennessee Whiskey Single Barrels

Jack Daniel's Coy Hill was one of the most sought after special release whiskeys of 2021. Tonight, I'm joined by a few friends as we try 3 different single barrels all at over 140 proof (Hazmat). Does higher proof mean better whiskey? Or are one of the "low" proof hazmat bottles beat the bunch? Find out in this very special Tennessee Whiskey flight!

Barrell Seagrass 16 Year Review & Comparison, Plus What’s New in Whiskey & Video Games This Month

I'm reviewing the 16 Year Gray Label Seagrass Rye Whiskey from Barrell Craft Spirits and comparing it to the standard Seagrass release. I'm also talking about new whiskeys coming out this month and later this year, including Barrell Dovetail Gray Label 16yr, Kentucky Owl 'The Wiseman' Rye, and Compass Box Vellichor. I'm also highlighting upcoming video games, including LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Nintendo Switch Sports.

April Fools Blind Whiskey Flight with Friends - Matt Madness Training

I'm joined by my friends Brandon (@imasmartidi0t), Juan (@whiskeypadajuan), and Aaron (@whiskypair) for a blind flight of 5 American whiskeys. Can I tell the difference between a bourbon and a wheat whiskey? Maybe. Will we be surprised by the results? You bet!

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep One Review & TMNT Cowabunga Collection

I'm reviewing Wild Turkey's LE whiskey release for 2021, Master's Keep One, thanks to Patreon supporter @Bourbon_Newb. I'm also and chatting about Michter's withholding their 10 year bourbon until 2023, and the removal of tariffs of American Whiskeys in the UK. In gaming news, we're talking about the Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cowabunga Collection coming to video game consoles this year!

Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Review & Hogwarts Legacy State of Play Recap

Enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the upcoming open-world adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy. I'm sipping on and reviewing the latest batch of Barrell Bourbon, Batch 32, while recapping Playstation's State of Play reveal of this incredible video game coming later this year.

Russell’s Reserve 13 Bourbon Review & What’s New in March of 2022

Today I'm reviewing Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon which I won in this year's whiskey lottery. I'm also sharing the news of the upcoming 17 Year Old bourbon releases coming from Heaven Hill along with the new cognac finished Batch 18 Bourbon from Four Gate. There are some new video games coming out this month as well, including Gran Turismo 7, WWE 2K22, Grand Theft Auto 5 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and more!

Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon Review + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Announcement

This week I'm sipping on a special sample of Booker's 25th Anniversary edition bottle from Jim Beam, sharing the news about the first bourbon release coming soon from the Castle & Key Distillery, and recapping the Pokémon Day presentation that included the announcement of the next generation in the video game series, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, coming later in 2022.