Bottle Bond

It's nearly the one year anniversary of Adam's Kentucky pilgrimage for Blood Oath, and we're jumping in with a story from the road!  

After some digging after the fact it does in fact look like Burning Chair is still active and thriving, which is awesome!

This is one darn fine pour and we look forward to sharing the story with all our Pour People out there!

https://youtu.be/zAR14MPQ5Vk

Today Adam and Chance introduce the final form our of rating system! Every person on the episode will get to pick a sticker and a spot on the bottle they can claim for keeps! 

Today's bottle is the mighty Hogsworth Batch 2 Blend #9 

The blend: 
42%: Tennessee bourbon, 4 yr 9 months 
18%: Minnesota bourbon, 5 yr 4 months
18%: Armagnac, 13 yr 
17%: Armagnac, 
11 yr 5%: Armagnac, 42 yr

Davide and James join Adam on this week's episode of Bottle Bond. We talk about the history and odd legacy of how the Old Fitzgerald label came to be. From its origins as a private brand for rail magnates and steamship captains to the legendary Stitzel-Weller era under "Pappy" Van Winkle, we trace the liquid's evolution through the decades. We dive into the storied "Larceny" legend of John E. Fitzgeral...

The chemistry of whiskey exploration has just gotten real! Join us as we dive into the world of Hirsch Selected Whiskies and The Spirit of the Journey - The Bivouac, a bottle that's not for the faint of heart. Adam shares their expertise on the nuances of this $54 fine spirit, and we explore how it relates to our previous discussion on Takaido - the game where the journey is more important than the destination. What does a &qu...

Join Adam and Chance as we celebrate an awesome bottle from an awesome family run Colorado Distillery.  The mindfulness of their craft comes through in this lucky find!

The Leopold Brothers put in the effort to celebrate traditions and techniques that have been squeezed out of the process by large players focusing on efficiency over quality.  

We found ourselves the lucky winners of a 5 year Bottled-in-Bond master...

Imagine sipping a fine bourbon... now imagine it mixed with Mountain Dew. Sacrilege? Or a secret Southern sophistication waiting to be discovered? We're challenging everything you thought you knew about taste and tradition, exploring if this unlikely duo can forge a surprisingly elegant cocktail that defies all expectations.

Before it was a neon-green staple of gas station shelves and gaming marathons, it was a secret...

If you thought Wild Turkey 101 was good, just wait until you try its big sibling!

Adam and Chance are back to wrestle with the legendary Wild Turkey Rare Breed. This barrel-proof bourbon is non-chill filtered and bottled straight from the barrel—meaning it’s the purest, strongest expression of Wild Turkey's classic profile.

It’s often considered the perfect transition bottle for folks moving from standard pou...

It’s the most wonderful (and spooky!) time of the year! We're celebrating Halloween with a bourbon so coveted, it practically haunts the shelves: the Smoke Wagon Halloween Release. Adam and Chance are totally in the spirit for spirits and other Halloween fun this week, sharing a dram and sharing laughs. We’re just two guys on the journey to learn all we can about Whisky, and sharing a dram is how we get there! A huge thank you...

This is Bottle Bond, and if you've ever chased that perfect flavor note, you're in for a treat. Today, we're talking about Oak & Eden, a brand that's not just making whiskey, they're crafting an experience with every bottle. Their secret? A finished wood stave submerged right in the liquid, constantly evolving the spirit with essences of rich wines, tropical rums, or decadent sherries. It's an inti...

Welcome to the ring! In one corner, the fiery, robust, and full-bodied Still Austin Red Corn Bourbon. In the other, the smooth, sweet, and nutty Still Austin Blue Corn Bourbon.
These two highly-anticipated, limited-release Bottled-in-Bond whiskies from Still Austin are more than just bourbons—they're a testament to Texas-grown grains and the unique climate that shapes them. We're putting them to the test in a head-to-...

Welcome to a Bottle Bond adventure we've been dying to take! We spent our own money on the popular Blind Barrels subscription—a service that sends you mystery bourbon and whisky samples to truly test your senses. This is 100% unsponsored and 100% honest.

This episode is the ultimate palate showdown:

The Newcomer: Adam is developing his nose and is excited to tackle this challenge without the bias of a label o...

Join us as we dive into the unique Still Austin Red Corn Release! 🥃 We’re comparing two years of this Texas gem, exploring the bold flavors, production changes, and what makes this red corn whiskey stand out from the crowd. 🌽🍂 Whether you're a bourbon aficionado or just love discovering new whiskeys, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for our tasting breakdown and thoughts on this innovative release! 🎧🔥 #StillAustin #...

"Prohibition changed the whisky game forever, but Brown-Forman didn’t just survive—it thrived. 🥃🚫💰 In this episode of Bottle Bond, we uncover how this iconic distillery navigated the dry years, secured a coveted medicinal whiskey license, and helped shape the future of bourbon. From Old Forester to the bootlegging era, we’re diving into the untold story of resilience, strategy, and a little bit of luck. Tune in and raise a ...