Whisky Rant Podcast

We don't hold back as we count down the most overrated and overpriced whiskies heading into 2025! Some of these brands are the obvious offenders, but some may shock you! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 105.

We sample 8 different vintages of Lagavulin 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky to determine which one we like the best! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 104. Vintages: 2008, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, & 2024.

If you could only choose one bottle, what would it be? We play a game with different scenarios to see which whisky we would pick. PLUS: Is the travel retail / duty free market dead, or are there still good bottles out there? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 103.

In part 2 with David de Kergommeaux we discuss how he runs the Canadian Whisky Awards, his induction into the Whisky Hall of Fame, continue the discussion on "Canadian True" and discuss our favourite Canadian Whisky of all time. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 102. BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/3eEQx0O

Canadian Whisky Legend Davin de Kergommeaux joins the podcast to talk all things Canadian Whisky. Rob has purposed a new way distiller's can classify their whisky: "Canadian True" will aim to distinguish from Canada's 9.09% rule. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 101.

100 Whisky Rants and we're celebrating with some of our favourite pours! Gordon and MacPhail, Macallan, Highland Park, and Booker's Rye. We discuss some highlights over the past few years. PLUS: What should Ralfy do with his epic whisky collection? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 100.

Macallan vs Glendronach, Distillery vs Distillery, or Dream Drinking Experiences, we play "Would You Rather"! PLUS New GlenAllachie 18 Review! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 99!

James and Jenna of Sons of Vancouver join the podcast to discuss their highly anticipated second release from the Realms of Rye series "Dark Fruit & Cacao" coming out on December 7, 2024! The most sought-after Rye Whisky in Canada right now! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 98.

So many great Canadian Rye Whiskies right now, but which do we think is the best? We blind taste Last Straw, Sons of Vancouver, Lot 40, and Gretzky's to find out! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 93.

Can the Independent Bottler's outshine an official Springbank Society offering?? We find out. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 97. Springbank Society 20 year old Port. Decadent Drinks Whisky Land Ch1 Springbank 26 year old. Whisky Sponge Springbank 24 year old.

We review the newest Bunnahabhain 12 cask strength and compare it to Springbank 12 and Lagavulin 12. Plus: Results from our 2024 Whisky Fantasy Draft! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 96. WANTED: samples of Lagavulin 12 from 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2022.

Our annual Whisky Fantasy Draft where we select bottles, build a team, and have you choose the winner! Are you Team Jeremy or Team Rob? Vote in the comments. Plus the new look Glendronach 15 review! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 95. BUY LIITON WHISKY GLASSES: https://liiton.com/ TEAM JEREMY: HIGHLAND PARK 30 BLACK ART 4.1 CB TOBIAS & ANGEL SPRINGBANK 21 (2019) GLENFARCLAS FAMILY CASKS G&M SPEYMALT MACALLAN LAPHROAIG 18 (GREEN TIN) TAMDHU 18 BLUE SPOT 7 IRISH TWO BREWERS CLASSIC TEAM ROB: SPRINGBANK 25 LAPHROAIG 25 G&M LINKWOOD 30 GLENALLACHIE 21 SPRINGBANK 21 CB CELESTIAL KAVALAN VIRGIN OAK GLENALLACHIE 18 SPRINGBANK 15 MEIKLE TOIR TURBO

With Glenallachie's new peated line, Meikle Toir, making buzz in the whisky world; some have it in the same sentence as the famed Octomore. We compare Meikle Toir Turbo to Octomore 6.3 Islay Barley. How is it similar, how is it different, and can it be held in the same regard? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 94.

We try Lagavulin 8, Argbeg 8, Kilkerran 8, and Talisker 8 to see which is drinking best for us. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 92.

As we hit summer with a massive heat wave; which whiskies are best for those warm summer nights? Sam from Whisky In SV joins the podcast to discuss! SUBSCRIBE TO WHISKY IN SV: https://www.youtube.com/@whiskyinsv

How two whisky enthusiasts took their passion for spirits and started their own independent bottling company! Spirit for Us joins the podcast to talk about their first release: 9 year old Still Water Canadian Single Malt finished in an Amburana cask! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 90. BUY HERE: https://laststrawdistillery.com/product/canadian-single-malt-whisky/ CHECKOUT: https://www.spiritforus.ca/whisky-for-us UPDATES: https://www.spiritforus.ca/updates

Two Brewers distillery in Whitehorse YT Canada uses techniques from their craft beer brewing process to make some of Canada's best single malt whisky. Bob and Tyson join to podcast to discuss just how they've adapted and innovated their methods and equipment that's lead to amazing results! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 89.

First time Wayne Gretzky Estates releases their own distillate. A craft style Rye and Brandy have us very impressed! Master Distiller Tim Wilson joins the podcast to discuss how Gretzky Estates is primed to impress the whisky enthusiast. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 88.

Meikle Toir hits the market with 4 new releases, The Original, The Sherry One, The Chinquapin One, and The Turbo. All offering something a little different, how will Billy Walker's new peated scotch range fare with whisky drinkers? James Bornn joins to podcast to discuss the potential hype! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 87.

We were given a rare opportunity to pick a cask from Benromach! We chose a 10 Year Old Cask-Strength First-Fill Oloroso! Huge thanks to James, Richard, everyone at Authentic, and Benromach! PLUS we also try two other Benromach single casks, including one picked from the Caledonian Whisky Bar.