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Join us on a journey through the haunted halls of history as we explore the legend of Castle’s Curse, the recent independent bottling of Teaninich from Diageo’s Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

Castle’s Curse Details: 


Aged 14 years in European oak
47.4% ABV (94.8 proof)
$175 MSRP

Tune in as we taste this rare release, reach tenuous agreement on the correct pronunciation of Teaninich, and uncork the captivating legend of the Kelpie. From the depths of forgotten barrels to the heights of ancient castles, this episode will leave you spellbound and thirsty for more.

And as always, dram in good health!

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Nick Offerman, much like his Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson, loves his Lagavulin! So much so that Lagavulin partnered with Nick on a limited release series of Offerman branded expressions. The 2022 release presented a perfect opportunity to test Nick’s talent for picking whisky. Join us for a side-by-side tasting of Lagavulin’s three releases in the Offerman series: 


Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #1, 46.0% abv
Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #2 Guinness Cask 46.0% abv
Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #3 Charred Oak Cask 46.0% abv  

Is the Offerman Edition series just another trivial marketing campaign based on a celebrity endorsement, or does Nick Offerman have a genuinely good palate for whisky? Listen in to find out!   And as always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #singlemalt #lagavulin #nickofferman #ronswanson

Every year whisky writers and enthusiasts the world over taste, rate, and rank the year’s “best” releases. Taste may be subjective, but there’s no question that there were some exciting expressions released in 2022. Which ones should you spend your money on? Join us to find out, as we sample three noteworthy drams from Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2022:


#1 Jack Daniel's Bonded, 50.0% ABV
#4 Dewar's 12-Year-Old, 40.0% ABV
#17 Indri Trini The Three Wood, 46.0% ABV

As always, dram in good health!

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Join the Whisky Snobs for a fun detour into another hidden gem of the spirits world -- Italian Amaro!  Or at least Italian-style, as we toss several American variations into the mix as well.  We explore the surprising variety of flavors and styles within this relatively small category, including a few ideal for cocktails and a few that are perfect over ice as an after-dinner digestivo.

This episode’s bittersweet pours:


Amaro de Etna
Bruto Americano
Founding Spirits Amaro
Don Ciccio & Figli Luna Aperitivo
Rabarbaro Sfumato
A mystery amaro!

As always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #amaro #bittersweet

Never mind the bollocks, get ready for anarchy in a bottle! Join the Snobs as we take on this year’s spiky new Ardbeg Day Committee Release, “Ardcore”, a hardcore 50.1% ABV mosh pit of flavor. Will we be Damned to another overhyped special release, and left feeling Exploited, or will we Jam with the roasted black malt spirit and keep this dram in our Stiff Little Fingers all night? Listen in to find out!

This episode’s dram: Ardbeg Ardcore, Committee Release (50.1% ABV)

As always, God Save the Queen and Dram in Good Health! 

#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #ardbeg #ardcore #singlemalt #isleofislay

This isn’t your grandpa’s applejack! Join the Snobs as we explore the fascinating world of Calvados, an apple and pear brandy produced in Normandy. Calvados, a lesser known brandy cousin of Cognac and Armagnac, is made by distilling cider into an eau-de-vie, and then barrel aging. A versatile, complex spirit with a lengthy history, it deserves a closer look from spirits enthusiasts.  

This episode’s drams: 


Roger Groult 7 Kriek Cask, Calvados Pays d’Auge (47.3 abv) 
Roger Groult 12, Calvados Pays d’Auge (41.0 abv) 
Adrien Camut 12, Calvados Pays d’Auge (41.0 abv) 
Calvados Morin Hors d'Age 15 (42.0 abv)   

As always, dram in good health!  #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #calvados #rogergroult #adriencamut #calvadosmorin