The Noble Dram

The Noble Dram

Pour yourself a dram and settle in—this is The Noble Dram, where whiskey meets real conversation. Hosts Aaron and Gavin explore bottles big and small, from everyday sippers to once-in-a-lifetime pours. Along the way, they trade stories, swap laughs, and chase down the flavors that make whiskey more than a drink—it’s a shared experience. Whether you’re a collector, a casual fan, or just whiskey-curious, you’ll find a seat at the table. Every pour tells a story, and we’re here to share them one sip at a time. 

  1. 6d ago

    The Noble Dram | Noble Ardbeg Day (Season 2 | Ep. 10)

    This week on The Noble Dram, we're trading Islay peat for Texas heat as we celebrate Noble Ardbeg Day 2026. We're joined by special guest, David Blackmore the Global Brand Ambassador for Ardbeg. We're pouring  Ardbeg 10 and the highly anticipated Ardbeg Dolce for an unforgettable conversation covering David's journey through whisky, life with Ardbeg, stories from Islay, Fèis Ìle memories, and the passionate community that makes Ardbeg Day unlike anything else in whisky. Expect smoke, stories, laughter, and even better conversations. From Islay shores to Houston skies, pour a dram and celebrate Ardbeg Day 2026 with us. 🥃 Featured Pours: • Ardbeg 10 • Ardbeg Dolce Like 👍 Comment 🥃 Subscribe 🔔 New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward  THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator  For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #NobleArdbegDay #Ardbeg #ArdbegDay2026 #DavidBlackmore #ScotchWhisky #TheNobleDram #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward #feisile #FèisÌ #ArdbegDolce #Ardbeg10

    1h 36m
  2. May 14

    The Noble Dram | The Whiskey Trip - Collaboration | Part 2 (Season 2 | Ep. 8)

    Part 2 of our crossover conversation with Big Chief from The Whiskey Trip is here—and this one goes deep into the heart of whiskey, storytelling, and the rise of Texas whiskey. After kicking things off in Part 1 over on The Whiskey Trip, Aaron and Gavin welcome Big Chief back to The Noble Dram table to continue the conversation around whiskey culture, community, and the pours that leave a lasting impression. 🥃 Aaron shares: Glenmorangie - Signe Highland Single Malt - 46% ABV 🥃 Gavin pours: Oban 15 - 2025 Limited Release Highland Single Malt - 55.3% ABV Together, the guys dive into: Big Chief’s journey onThe Whiskey Trip Why Texas whiskey stands apart in American whiskey Whiskey as community, not competition The stories behind the pour What makes a whiskey experience memorable This episode is less about hype and more about what whiskey was always meant to be—good pours shared with great people. If you missed Part 1, go check it out over on The Whiskey Trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfVjhKUGQ84 🥃 Pour up and join the conversation. New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator  The Whiskey Trip: https://thewhiskeytrip.com/ Pour It Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pouritforward For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram  #Whiskey #TexasWhiskey #ScotchWhisky #TheWhiskeyTrip #TheNobleDram #Bourbon #WhiskeyPodcast #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #PourItForward

    1h 15m
  3. Apr 30

    The Noble Dram | Derby Day Drams (Season 2 | Ep. 6)

    It’s the fastest two minutes in sports… paired with some of Kentucky’s finest pours. In this episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron and Gavin celebrate the Kentucky Derby by going head-to-head with two iconic bourbons tied to Derby tradition. Aaron pours Woodford Reserve Historic Barrel Entry — a tribute to the barrel-entry proofing methods that shaped bourbon history and from the brand known as the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Gavin pours Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond — honoring the historic Bottled-in-Bond Act and one of bourbon’s oldest promises of quality. In this episode: 🥃 The history of bourbon and the Kentucky Derby 🏇 Why Woodford Reserve became the Derby’s official pour 📜 How Old Forester helped shape modern whiskey standards 🍃 Mint Julep talk, Derby traditions, and bourbon culture 😂 A hilarious game of Horse Name or Bourbon and Win/Place/Show? Who takes the win—Woodford Reserve or Old Forester? Drop your Derby Day pour in the comments and tell us who you’re betting on. 🥃 Subscribe for weekly whiskey content, bottle reviews, and bourbon banter. Pour-It-Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pour-it-forward For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram #KentuckyDerby #TheNobleDram #Bourbon #WoodfordReserve #OldForester #WhiskeyPodcast #WhiskeyTalk #WhiskeyCommunity #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtier #GiddyUpBourbon #GiddyUp #PourItForward

    57 min
  4. Apr 23

    The Noble Dram | Surprise - That's Not Gavin (Season 2 | Ep. 5)

    Gavin’s out this week… but its no surprise that The Noble Dram is still pouring strong. Aaron is joined by a surprise guest at the table—his dad—for a conversation about the whiskies that caught them completely off guard. The bottles that surprised them, impressed them, and made them rethink what they expected from a pour. Aaron brings something a little off the beaten path with M&H Single Malt, a whisky from Israel that’s been quietly turning heads in the global whisky scene. Meanwhile, Dad leans into bold peat with Ardbeg Wee Beastie, the young Islay powerhouse that proves age isn’t everything. From unexpected flavor profiles to the stories behind these drams, the two explore what makes a whisky truly surprising—and why sometimes the bottles you least expect are the ones worth remembering. So pour yourself a dram and join us for a special guest appearance on The Noble Dram. New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator Pour-It-Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pour-it-forward For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram #TheNobleDram #Surpise-NotGavin #MH-Distillery #Ardbeg #Whisky #WhiskeyPodcast #WhiskeyTalk #WhiskeyCommunity #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtiers

    1 hr
  5. Apr 16

    The Noble Dram | Souvenir Bottles: Thoughtful or Throwaway (Season 2 | Ep. 4)

    Your friends went on an epic trip… toured incredible distilleries… experienced world-class whiskey… …and this is what they brought you back? In this episode of The Noble Dram, we’re diving into “Survivor Bottles”—the whiskies that made it out of the gift shop, survived the suitcase, and landed on our bar. But the real question is… 👉 Did they survive for a reason… or just barely make the cut? We’re cracking open gifted bottles from friends & loved ones who traveled the world and put their whiskey judgment to the test: Was it a thoughtful, curated pick? A last-minute panic buy? Or just the only bottle that fit in a carry-on? From blind reactions to the stories behind each pour, we break down whether these bottles are:  🥃 Worth the trip  ✈️ Worth the suitcase space  😬 Or barely worth the the bottle they come in And along the way, we debate what actually makes a distillery worth visiting—and whether mountains or beaches create better whiskey experiences. 👇 Drop a comment:  What’s the best (or worst) bottle someone’s brought you back? Travel the Noble Way. Aaron’s Pour: Old Pali Road - Private Reserve Straight Bourbon - 93 Proof Gavin’s Pour: Nelson’s Green Briar - Tennessee Whiskey - Marathon Malt - 103.4 Proof 🥃 Subscribe & Follow The Noble Dram New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator Pour-It-Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pour-it-forward For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram #TheNobleDram #OldPaliRoad #koolaudisitllery #NelsonsGreenBrier #TennesseeWhiskey #HawaiianWhiskey #WhiskeyPodcast #WhiskeyTalk #WhiskeyCommunity #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtiers #BarrelPick #PrivateBarrel #oahu #NashvilleTN #Nashville #PourItForward

    1h 15m
  6. Apr 9

    The Noble Dram | Death & Taxes (Season 2 | Ep. 3)

    In this episode of The Noble Dram, we dive deep into the true cost of your favorite pour—and it’s not just what’s in the glass. From the rebellion that helped define America to the modern-day system that controls how whiskey gets to your shelf, we’re unpacking the history, politics, and price behind every bottle. From revolution to regulation, whiskey has always been caught in the middle of America’s favorite debate—freedom vs. control. Because in the end… Nothing is certain except death and taxes—and thankfully, whiskey helps with both. 📢 Join the Conversation: What’s the most you’ve ever paid for a bottle—and was it worth it? Drop a comment below 👇 🥃 Subscribe & Follow The Noble Dram: 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more whiskey content, reviews, and stories behind the dram Aaron’s Pour: Spey Trunia Gavin’s Pour: Still Austin - Blue Corn (Winter 2025) New episodes drop every Thursday.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeartRadio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube THE NOBLE DRAM HAS 2 PRIVATE BARREL PICKS! RESERVE YOUR BOTTLES HERE AND SAVE $10 PER BOTTLE: Larceny Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984702417357?aff=oddtdtcreator Elijah Craig Private Barrel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984162846486?aff=oddtdtcreator Pour-It-Forward: https://thenobledram.com/pour-it-forward For More Whiskey Adventures: https://www.instagram.com/thenobledram/ https://www.facebook.com/thenobledram https://www.tiktok.com/@thenobledram #TheNobleDram #StillAustin #Spey #Scotch #DeathTaxes #TexasWhiskey #WhiskeyPodcast #WhiskeyTalk #WhiskeyCommunity #TND #DramItThatsGood #TheNobleDramCourtiers #TNDCourtiers #BarrelPick #PrivateBarrel #TaxDay

    1h 6m

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Pour yourself a dram and settle in—this is The Noble Dram, where whiskey meets real conversation. Hosts Aaron and Gavin explore bottles big and small, from everyday sippers to once-in-a-lifetime pours. Along the way, they trade stories, swap laughs, and chase down the flavors that make whiskey more than a drink—it’s a shared experience. Whether you’re a collector, a casual fan, or just whiskey-curious, you’ll find a seat at the table. Every pour tells a story, and we’re here to share them one sip at a time. 

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