Great American Whiskey Cookers
Welcome to The Great American Whiskey Cookers, your exclusive pass to the world of craft distilling. Join us on this captivating video series and podcast as we venture behind the curtain with America's finest distillers. Get ready to meet the passionate souls who work the stills, discover the exquisite spirits they craft, and uncover the rich stories that embody America's liquid heritage.
Episodes
Same Mash Bill. Same Distillery. Two Very Different Bourbons.
It’s another Friday Double Blind Tasting, and this time we’re putting two wheated bourbons from Boot Hill Distillery in Dodge City, Kansas head-to-head.
Both expressions use the exact same mash bill, but there’s a big difference between them. One is a regular release, while the other is a higher-age-statement single barrel....
🥃 128 Proof! | Casey Jones Mashbill #2 Tasting
Things get serious when Casey Jones Distillery pours us their Mashbill #2 at a powerful 128 proof.
During one of our tastings at Casey Jones, Cody, one of the distillery’s founders, gave us the opportunity to try this high-proof whiskey straight from the source.
At 128 proof, you expect plenty of heat—but this whiskey brought the flavor to match th...
America’s 250th anniversary deserves a special pour!
On this episode of The Great American Whiskey Cookers, we sit down with Pat Brophy of Whiskey Acres for a guided tasting of their 250th Commemorative Red, White & Blue Bourbon.
We explore this special-release bourbon, the story behind the commemorative bottle, and what Whiskey Acres has created to celebrate 250 years of America.
🇺🇸 American history. Ameri...
Two Casey Jones Single Barrels. One Blind Tasting Showdown!
This Friday’s Blind Tasting Challenge features a special selection from Bonding Over Bourbon. They picked two different single barrels from Casey Jones Distillery, and now it’s up to us to taste them side by side and decide which one we prefer.
Same distillery. Different barrels. Different whiskey profiles.
Which Casey Jones Single Barr...
What happens when you create your own char level?
When we sat down with Adam Stumpf at Old Monroe Distilling, we had to talk about one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of whiskey production: barrel char.
Adam gives us some insight into the custom char level Old Monroe is using, why they chose it, and what they’re trying to accomplish with their barrels.
For whis...
Friday Tasting - MB Roland Dark Fired Kentucky Straight Bourbon | An Unexpected Whiskey Gemd Episode
Sometimes life just happens, and sometimes it puts an unexpected bottle of whiskey in your hands!
Instead of a Friday Blind Tasting, we’re bringing you a special distillery tasting from MB Roland Distillery in Pembroke, Kentucky. Paul and Merry Beth walk us through their Dark Fired Kentucky Straight Bourbon, bottled at an impressive 104.5 proof.
This was a whiskey I wasn’t expecting, and that made ...
Farming and distilling have gone hand in hand for generations. But when a multi-generational family farm takes that tradition one step further and turns its own grain into whiskey, we take notice.
On this episode, we introduce you to Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. in DeKalb, Illinois—a true farm-to-glass distillery with deep agricultural roots and a story that goes back generations.
From growing the grain ...
Two whiskeys. One blind tasting. Zero idea what’s in the glass!
This Friday’s Blind Tasting Challenge features Glenns Creek Flippin’ the Bird & Heirloom Blend, courtesy of Patreon supporter Dan Tuuri, who brought these bottles back from one of his travels.
We’re always up for trying a whiskey we haven’t tasted before—and a blind tasting makes it even more interesting.
Under the box this week is Striped Pig Single Barrel Bourbon from Charleston, South Carolina—a whiskey we’ve never tasted and, honestly, had never even heard of before.
That makes this a true blind tasting. No label. No expectations. Just the whiskey in the glass.
So, does this single barrel bourbon surprise us? Is it a hidden gem worth hunting down, or does it miss the mark?
👉 List...
Christmas candy, cinnamon red hots, and butterscotch—this rye brings the flavor!
Rush Creek’s Cask Strength Rye Whiskey delivers big flavor and plenty of proof, but surprisingly, it doesn’t drink as hot as you might expect.
With notes of cinnamon candy, butterscotch, spice, and a long finish, this is a full-flavored rye whiskey that really stands out.
The catch? It’s not widely distributed and m...
🥃 Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back!
This week, we put Huling Station Bourbon from Tennessee under the box for a true blind tasting.
We’re going in without seeing the label, so the only thing that matters is what’s in the glass. Will this Tennessee bourbon win us over and earn a spot on the shelf—or will it miss the mark?
👉 Listen to the episode to hear our honest reacti...
What really goes into distillery production?
Every distillery has its own approach to making whiskey. From fermentation and mashing to distillation, cuts, and barrel selection, there are countless variables that can shape the final spirit.
In this episode, we sit down with Robby and Mark at Dueling Grounds Distillery in Franklin, Kentucky, for a deep dive into the production process.
If you're a whiskey gee...
Old Fitzgerald vs. an Unknown Bourbon—Who Wins the Double Blind?
This Friday’s Blind Tasting Challenge puts a familiar name head-to-head with a bourbon you may have never heard of.
🥃 Old Fitzgerald 7 Year — a well-known whiskey with plenty of fans.
🥃 Unrestricted Bourbon — the wildcard that flies under the radar.
But this isn't just a blind tasting—it’s a double blin...
🥃 What really goes into blending a great bourbon?
In this episode, we’re in Louisville, Kentucky, sitting down with Ryan Cecil and Kenny Coleman of Pursuit Spirits for an inside look at the art and science of bourbon blending.
Blending is about much more than putting different barrels together. Ryan and Kenny give us some behind-the-scenes insight into how they approach selecting barrels, develo...
Under the box this week is Sweet Georgia Brown Wheated Bourbon from Legends Distillery in Cumming, Georgia.
We’ve never tasted it blind, so there are no labels, expectations, or preconceived opinions—just honest reactions and tasting notes.
Will this Georgia wheated bourbon surprise us and earn a spot on the shelf?
👉 Listen to the episode to find out!
🥃 What happens after the whiskey is made?
We spend a lot of time talking about distilling, aging, barrels, and tasting—but what happens when the whiskey is ready for the bottle?
At Sideshow Spirits in Lincoln, Nebraska, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the often-overlooked world of bottling, labeling, boxing, and packaging craft spirits.
From filling the bottles to getting them shelf-r...
🥃 What if one of Iowa's most legendary whiskey recipes traces back to the Prohibition era?
Back in Carroll, Iowa, we sit down for a guided tasting of Iowa Legendary Rye – Red Label with the grandson of the family's original bootlegger. He shares the history behind a rye whiskey recipe that has been passed down through generations, rooted in Iowa's rich farming tradition.
Made from grain grown in...
🥃 Friday Blind Tasting Challenge: American Single Malt Showdown!
This week, we put two outstanding American Single Malts head-to-head in a true blind tasting.
🥃 In one corner: Cedar Ridge American Single Malt—an established favorite.
🥃 In the other: Thornton American Single Malt—the rising challenger.
No labels. No bias. Just honest reactions, tasting notes, and one big questio...
The best craft distilleries don't chase trends—they build them into every bottle.
At Black Band Distillery in Peoria, Illinois, being Certified Organic and Certified Kosher isn't reserved for a special release—it's simply how they make whiskey every day.
From sourcing ingredients to controlling the grain milling process, every step of production is intentional. Nothing is left to chance. It's a lev...
Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is here, and this week's bottle is a big one.
Under the box is Driftless Glen's brand-new 10-Year Bourbon, a milestone release that marks a major achievement for one of America's standout craft distilleries.
Reaching the 10-year mark is no small feat in the craft whiskey world. But does this long-aged bourbon live up to the anticipation?
No labels. No bias. Just honest reactio...
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