All Podcast Episodes
Episode #015 – What Is This Thing & Why Is It Here
Description: John and Jay enjoy a kicked back chat regarding WhistlePig’s newest release, a 21 year old single malt whiskey named Beholden. For several hundred dollars, should you take a risk on WhistlePig’s first single malt?
Info: Aired March 2023
Episode #014 – The Super Bowl of Whiskey
Description:Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick’s? How daring. John and Jay dig into a pile of their favorite whiskeys. Jay turns his back on Corned Beef. John gives his opinions on Jameson. It’s a holiday, can’t miss, episode of the Whiskey Raiders podcast you can listen to all year long.
Info: Aired March 2023
Episode #013 – Someone Put Scotch In Our Bourbon
Description:John & Jay speak to Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve’s new Master Distiller. The duo try the new Heaven’s Door Bootleg and Still Austin’s first rye whiskey release. It won’t stop snowing, and there are big things to come.
Info: Aired March 2023
Episode #012 – From The Cornfield to the Penthouse
Description: John and Jay dig into two fairly unexpected releases from Heaven Hill: Bernheim Barrel Proof and the 20 Year Corn Whiskey making up their second chapter of the Heritage Collection. Also, Sazerac can’t stop getting sued, Oregon liquor officials helped themselves to rare Pappy, and one of our favorite producers rolls out their 34th (!!) batch of bourbon.
Info: Aired February 2023
Episode #011 – Whiskey Drought & Big Things To Come
Description: Jay’s on the road, John’s recovering from -42 temps in Maine. On this episode of the Whiskey Raiders podcast, we discuss a number of upcoming whiskeys including Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Barrel Proof and 20 Year Corn Whiskey for their Heritage Collection as well as New Riff’s newest whiskey and more.
Info: Aired February 2023
Episode #010 – A Homemade Zamboni & A Herd of Elk
Description: John explains the Redneck Zamboni, Jay dig out from a blizzard and the pair stumble on a herd of elk. This week’s pours cover 5 different Old Elk expressions, including their new finished line of whiskeys.
Info: Aired February 2023
Episode #009 – The Pride of Anderson County
Description: John and Jay discuss the newest Michter’s Celebration $6,000 whiskey, updates regarding the raid at Justins’ House of Bourbon and dig into a rare, and never before seen whiskey project: Pride of Anderson County, a single barrel project by RareBird101 and Wild Turkey.
Info: Aired January 2023
Episode #008 – Wisemen & Confiscation
Description: John and Jay cover a trio of whiskeys from the wise old owl: Kentucky Owl. Big news rocks the world of whiskey, as lawsuits fly to and from Sazerac; a well known whiskey shop receives a visit from the authorities in the form of a liquor raid.
Info: Aired January 2023
Episode #007 – Well Rested & Well Fed
Description: John and Jay circle back after a smashing new years celebration to launch Season 2 of The Whiskey Raiders Podcast. This week the duo drink Old Fitzgerald 19yr Bottled in Bond and Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask Finish as they prepare for 2023.
Info: Aired January 2023
Episode #006 – 40’s In The Stocking & Worst Drink of 2022
Description: John and Jay dig into the year end holiday traditions and drinks they can’t live without, while hitting on some of the best and worst drinks experiences they had in 2022. Jay grapples with the plague. John looks forward to 40’s in his stocking. Cap off 2022 with the Whiskey Raiders podcast in the final episode of the introductory season.
Info: Aired December 2023
Episode #005 – Educated Spaghetti & The Best Whiskey of 2022
Description: John and Jay go toe to toe and name their top whiskeys in each category for 2022. From bourbon to rye, and overall best in class, there were more whiskeys rated this year than every before. This is the episode that every whiskey drinker needs to hear, so pour a glass and let’s dig into the best of the best.
Info: Originally aired December 2022
Episode #004 – Heroes & Idiots
Description: John and Jay end their tasting hiatus to uncork three bruiser whiskeys to finalize reviewing for 2022. This week’s sips: Barrell New Year 2023, WhistlePig 18yr PX Rye and Barrell Gold Label Dovetail. The Whiskey Raiders podcast is your one stop shop for everything from whiskey coverage, new tastings, and reviews, to analysis and insight into everything happening in the world of whiskey that matters.
Description: Originally aired December 2022.
Episode #003 – Big Big Money & The Top Of The Flops
Description: The end of the year is quickly approaching as John & Jay scramble to recap the best and worst whiskeys they had this year. Paired with a discussion regarding the ferocious infusion of cash and private equity investments joining the whiskey industry, John and Jay also tackle holiday gift giving and a tip to ensure you never have a bad glass of whiskey while visiting family. This weeks sip: ice water, as we prepare for an absolutely bonkers stretch of whiskey tasting.
Description: Originally aired December 2022.
Episode #002 – Turkey Three Ways
Description: A 32lb turkey looms over John and Jay as they dive into Penelope’s newest bourbon and hit on their Thanksgiving Day drinking strategies. The Whiskey Raiders podcast is your one stop shop for everything from whiskey coverage, new tastings and reviews, to analysis and insight into everything happening in the world of whiskey that matters. This weeks sip: Penelope Valencia.
Description: Originally aired November 2022.
Episode #001 – The Kick Off
Description: John and Jay tackle their whiskey drinking roots, dive into the recent conversation about distillery acquisitions (who wouldn’t want to own a distillery?) and sip some rye in the inaugural episode of the Whiskey Raiders podcast. The Whiskey Raiders podcast is your one stop shop for everything from whiskey coverage, new tastings and reviews, to analysis and insight into everything happening in the world of whiskey that matters. This weeks sips: WhistlePig Boss Hog IX: Siren’s Song, Found North Batch #005.
Description: Originally aired November 2022.