Our local Redwood Empire rep has been talking about their upcoming Devil's Tower High Rye Bourbon for months.  Of course, I have been begging her for a sample every time I see her. Well, folks.  It's here!  This might be my most anticipated Redwood Empire release in a while. Age Statement:  At least 5 years Mashbill:  51% corn, 45% rye, 2% Wheat, 2% malt 99 proof Price MSRP: $69.99 Visuals - Burnt amber Nose -  Rye spice, orange blossom honey, McDonald's apple pie Tasting Notes - Sweeeeet rye spice, tasting the honey from the nose (with more citrus), homemade a ..read more

It's that time of year. The tree is trimmed. The house is decorated. The lights are up. But, your glass is empty! What are you drinking while chestnuts are roasting on an open fire? I've put together five whiskeys that are PERFECT for sipping during the holidays. I also get into the past week's whiskey news, releases, and so much more! Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503! Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/ View all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfOZSqSw1U2HGAy7Jz_uSg Our website: https://whiskeystraightup.com/ Facebook: http ..read more

Man, do I love me some double oaked whiskey!  It seems that most whiskey drinkers feel the same way. I am about to review another one - 2XO American Oak.  And, I can't wait! Dixon Dedman, the original creator of Kentucky Owl before the brand was purchased by Stoli in 2017, is behind 2XO.  His American Oak is positioned as the affordable option in the 2XO line.  They are "twice-oaking" the whiskey by inserting 8-10-foot charred oak chains into the barrel, which equate to about 75% of the surface of a new barrel. How well will this process work?  Well, let's see! Spe ..read more

It is damn near impossible to find a bottle of Blanton's!  Am I right? I am here to tell you to stop looking so hard.  I put together a list of alternatives to some of Buffalo Trace's hardest to find bottles, including the coveted bottle of Blanton's.  You'll be surprised to find out that most are on the shelf at your local liquor store!@ In this episode, we will be replacing.... Weller 12 Year Elmer T Lee George T Stagg Blanton's Single Barrel Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503! Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeyst ..read more

Smoke Wagon Bottled in Bond Rye has finally started hitting Florida, so I HAD to pick up a bottle.  I couldn't wait to taste this one.  I love me some ryes, but this one is different.  It has a high corn mashbill that sounded like it was going to offer a unique flavor profile. What can I expect from a rye whiskey that has 45% corn in its mashbill?  Will it taste sweet and spicy? Watch the full review for my notes!  Cheers! Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503! Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/ View all our vide ..read more

What do you do when you leave your job as Master Distiller of Jack Daniels?  You start up your own brand! Today, we sit down with Jeff Arnett to hear about why he left Jack to create Company Distilling, while sipping through three of his newest creations.  We taste his maple finished bourbon, applewood finished bourbon, and cherry wood finished rye. There was a CLEAR favorite! You will also get updates on all the newest whiskey releases, new news, and so much more! Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503! Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup ..read more

Are you a sucker for distillery-only whiskey bottles?  There are a bunch, but one in particular has eluded me - Evan Williams 12 Year. Guys, there are days where I REALLY love that I get to make these videos for you all.  Today, I am lucky enough to be able to review a sample of it.  This bottle is known as the red labeled Evan Williams export-only bourbon that was sold exclusively in Japan. Now, you can buy the bottle at the Evan William’s Experience in downtown Louisville.  The bourbon has remained a distillery exclusive in the U.S. while still being exported to Japan. S ..read more

We all have our unicorn bottles that we hope to find on store shelves while whiskey hunting.  We are going beyond those bottles today! In light of a recent auction that netted a $2.7mm sale of a rare Macallan bottle, I decided to create a list of bottles that I would recommend to you IF you hit the lottery.  These are all bottles that I have personally tasted and would recommend to anyone with the funds to purchase them....if you can find them! Enjoy the ONLY whiskey show of its kind!! I will discuss.... Evan Williams 10th Anniversary Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon Com ..read more

Broken Barrel brings a unique approach to aging their whiskey - they finish it with barrel staves.  Some whiskey nerds frown on this practice, saying it is cheating and that aging it appropriately is the only way to go. I really don't care what anyone else says.  I need to taste everything myself and I'll try anything once…. Well, almost anything. I have four bottles of theirs here and I tried them all!   Call or Text the show at 941-301-8503! Get your official Whiskey Straight Up Merchandise: https://whiskeystraightup.com/shop/ View all our videos: https://www.youtube.com ..read more

A couple weeks ago, we were talking about High Proof Easy Drinking Whiskeys.  Today, we are looking at High Proof Whiskeys That Drink Hot as Hell!  These whiskeys are not for the faint of heart! The bottles in this episode are definitely not for those that do not like their whiskey to burn.  All four of the bottles I have chosen are whiskeys that have been recommended over and over again by many reviewers.  My goal is to warn you before you buy them for the first time.  If you are not acclimated to higher proof whiskeys, you may want to start with the bottles I called ..read more