Bourbon Bytes Podcast
A Bourbon Podcast with a Gaming Twist! Hosted by Clifton McDaniel in Los Angeles, CA - the Bourbon Bytes Podcast features the latest whiskey & video game news, reviews, and more every week. Cheers, and Game On!
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Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
In an unexpected twist, Heaven Hill sent me a sample of the final 2021 batch of Larceny Barrel Proof C921 that I'm reviewing this episode. Larceny C921 comes in at 122.6 proof and is aged 6-8 years. I'm also talking about the release of St. George Spirits Ruthless Whiskey made from Sierra Nevada IPA mash, as well as Sagamore Spirits new Rum Finish Rye. I'm also going over the winners and announcements from last week's Game Awards and sharing my experience of playing the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo, The Matrix Awakens.Questions or comments? Reach me at contact@bourbonbytes.comChat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BourbonBytesSubscribe on YouTube for live streams and more: https://www.YouTube.com/BourbonBytes
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Shopping for the whiskey lover in your life can be tough, so I’ve created a list of the best gift-giving bottles to guide you in finding the perfect present for them this Holiday season. Plus, I'll be reviewing Smooth Ambler's Old Scout Port Cask Rye, talking about the Bardstown Collection of Limited Edition bourbons, and a brand new update to Grand Theft Auto Online: The Contract.
Questions or comments? Reach me at contact@bourbonbytes.com
Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
The Whisky Exchange just named Deanston 18 as the Whisky of the Year 2022. I'm reviewing this Highland Single Malt Scotch for the first time, and I'm discussing news about a new Irish whiskey distillery at the historic Titanic Pump House in Belfast, Suntory's Japanese whiskey price hike, and Qualcomm x Razer's new G3x Dev Kit that's about to change the handheld game!
Questions or comments? Reach me at contact@bourbonbytes.com
Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
This Black Friday, I'm talking about the best "bang for your buck" bourbons in three different categories. Whether it's high proof, high value bottles, mid-range bourbons, or budget bottles, you will be hard pressed to find better deals than these.
Later in the episode, I'm also sharing some of the best Black Friday deals in video games, including a Nintendo Switch bundle, PlayStation exclusive discounts, and Xbox Game Pass discounted subscriptions.
Also in this episode: A review of Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Old Carter Very Small Batch Bourbon News, the unveiling of Bardstown Bourbon Company's Discovery Series 7, and a dilemma about buying and playing Oculus Quest 2 with only one arm.
Questions or comments? Reach me at contact@bourbonbytes.com
Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
I'm reviewing Elvis "Tiger Man" Tennessee Whiskey & "The King" Indiana Rye Whiskey while talking about other upcoming releases - including American Highway Bourbon from Brad Paisley and Bardstown Bourbon Company, the next Old Forester 117 Series "1910 Extra Old." I'm also sharing breaking news about the new live-action Halo TV series coming to Paramount+ and the officially licensed Super Smash Bros. esports tournament from Nintendo coming in 2022.
Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
This is a weird one! Lots of whiskey & gaming news this week - including French fry flavored vodka from Arby's, a major Among Us update, and the release of Netflix Gaming for iOS and Android, including two Stranger Things games. I'm also reviewing Barrel Craft Spirits' Barrel Seagrass, an American and Canadian Rye Whiskey finished in 3 different types of casks!
Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Lux Row Distillers just announced a $4M expansion plan, so I'm reviewing the latest Blood Oath Pact 7 and sharing my thoughts on the distillery and its recent acquisition by MGP. Then, I'm talking with my friend Brandon about the newest game in the CoD franchise, Call of Duty: Vanguard, out today.
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Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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The Bourbon Bytes Podcast was featured on FeedSpot's Top 20 Whiskey Podcasts list: https://blog.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/
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Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
To kick off Halloween weekend, I'm reviewing Smoke Wagon's special edition spooky bottle, reacting to Blue Run's High Rye Bourbon from Jim Rutledge, and discussing Stardew Valley developer ConcernedApe's latest project: Haunted Chocolatier.
Chat about this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
After six weeks of its employees on strike, the Heaven Hill Distillery has reached an agreement with a local labor union. I'll be telling you what you need to know about this decision and how it relates to the 'Bourbon Boom'. I'll also be tasting and reviewing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C921 while discussing Rockstar Games announcement of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition releasing November 11th.
Discuss this week's episode on the Bourbon Bytes Whiskey & Gaming Lounge Discord Server at http://www.BourbonBytes.com
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Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
In this first episode of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, I'll be recapping my trip to Austin, Texas for the Bastard's Ball and LaQuinta Meetup. I'll be tasting Saint's Alley "The Herald" Bourbon finished in Armagnac Casks while also discussing the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update coming November 5th.
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