Welcome to the Whisky Snobs of Lower MoCo Podcast! We are Aaron, Adam and Jesse, a group of whisky enthusiast friends from lower Montgomery County, Maryland, and we decided to broadcast our tasting sessions. Slàinte mhath!

Whisky Snobs of Lower MoCo

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, a...

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: 
<ul> <li>Aged 14 years in European oak</li> <li>47.4% ABV (94.8 proof)</li> <li>$175 MSRP </li>
</ul>
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! #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #singlemalt #teaninich #orphanbarrel #diageo

Unraveling the Mystery: The Orphan Barrel Castle's Curse

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 y...

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:&nbsp;
<ul> <li>Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #1, 46.0% abv</li> <li>Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #2 Guinness Cask 46.0% abv</li> <li>Lagavulin 11 yo Offerman Edition #3 Charred Oak Cask 46.0% abv &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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! &nbsp;&nbsp;And as always, dram in good health! &nbsp;#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #singlemalt #lagavulin #nickofferman #ronswanson

The Lagavulin Offerman Editions

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% A...

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 <a href="https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/top20/">Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2022</a>:
<ul> <li>#1 Jack Daniel's Bonded, 50.0% ABV</li> <li>#4 Dewar's 12-Year-Old, 40.0% ABV</li> <li>#17 Indri Trini The Three Wood, 46.0% ABV</li>
</ul>
As always, dram in good health!
#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #whiskyadvocate #top20whiskies #tennesseewhiskey #jackdaniels #dewars #blendedwhisky #indri #indiansinglemalt

Whisky Advocate's Top 20 of 2022

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 epi...

Join the Whisky Snobs for a fun detour into another hidden gem of the spirits world -- Italian Amaro!&nbsp; Or at least Italian-style, as we toss several American variations into the mix as well.&nbsp; 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:
<ul> <li>Amaro de Etna</li> <li>Bruto Americano</li> <li>Founding Spirits Amaro</li> <li>Don Ciccio &amp; Figli Luna Aperitivo</li> <li>Rabarbaro Sfumato</li> <li>A mystery amaro!</li>
</ul>
As always, dram in good health!&nbsp; #whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #amaro #bittersweet

Amazing Amaro

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...

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!&nbsp;
#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #ardbeg #ardcore #singlemalt #isleofislay

Ardbeg Day 2022: Ardbeg Ardcore Committee Release

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 epis...

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. &nbsp;
This episode’s drams:&nbsp;
<ul> <li>Roger Groult 7 Kriek Cask, Calvados Pays d’Auge (47.3 abv)&nbsp;</li> <li>Roger Groult 12, Calvados Pays d’Auge (41.0 abv)&nbsp;</li> <li>Adrien Camut 12, Calvados Pays d’Auge (41.0 abv)&nbsp;</li> <li>Calvados Morin Hors d'Age 15 (42.0 abv) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
As always, dram in good health! &nbsp;#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #calvados #rogergroult #adriencamut #calvadosmorin

Kicking Back with Calvados

This spring, Ardbeg released the limited-edition Ardbeg Scorch. Whisky enthusiasts the world over have been "hot" to get a bottle of this smoke bomb aged in super charred ex-bourbon American oak casks. How does Ardbeg's latest release compare to early 90s distillate from Ardbeg's Allied years? Listen in and find out!
This episode’s drams: Ardbeg Scorch Committee Release, 51.7% ABV Ardbeg Airigh...

This spring, Ardbeg released the limited-edition Ardbeg Scorch. Whisky enthusiasts the world over have been "hot" to get a bottle of this smoke bomb aged in super charred ex-bourbon American oak casks. How does Ardbeg's latest release compare to early 90s distillate from Ardbeg's Allied years? Listen in and find out!
This episode’s drams: Ardbeg Scorch Committee Release, 51.7% ABV Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist 1990/2008, 46.0% ABV Cadenhead's Ardbeg 13 1994/2007, 59.7% ABV As always, dram in good health!
#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #ardbeg #ardbegday #isleofislay #dracarys

Ardbeg Day 2021 Dram Session: Scorch Committee Release, Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist, Cadenhead's Ardbeg 13

It’s that time of the year again! As each year closes, whisky writers the world over taste, rate, and rank the prior year’s best releases. Taste may be subjective, but there’s no question that there were some exciting expressions released in 2020. Which ones should you spend your money on? Join us to find out, as we sample through these three notable drams from Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies...

It’s that time of the year again! As each year closes, whisky writers the world over taste, rate, and rank the prior year’s best releases. Taste may be subjective, but there’s no question that there were some exciting expressions released in 2020. Which ones should you spend your money on? Join us to find out, as we sample through these three notable drams from <a href="https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/top20/">Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2020</a>:
<ul> <li>#4 Bulleit Blenders’ Select (Batch 001), 50.0% ABV</li> <li>#6 Ardbeg Wee Beastie, 47.4% ABV</li> <li>#18 Chattanooga Straight Rye Malt, 49.5% ABV</li>
</ul>
As always, dram in good health!
#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #whiskyadvocate #top20whiskies #bulleit #ardbeg #chattanoogawhiskey

Whisky Advocate's Top 20 of 2020

The Whisky Snobs "sat down" with Jared Card, the Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of ImpEx Beverages, for a socially-distanced interview and tasting. Jared is a mainstay of the DC-area whisky scene as he helps Impex distribute a wide range of top-notch global whiskies to the area, including Kilchoman, Port Askaig, GlenAllachie, Penderyn, Ohishi, M&H Distillery, and many more!
In addition to ...

The Whisky Snobs "sat down" with Jared Card, the Mid Atlantic Regional Sales Manager of ImpEx Beverages, for a socially-distanced interview and tasting. Jared is a mainstay of the DC-area whisky scene as he helps Impex distribute a wide range of top-notch global whiskies to the area, including Kilchoman, Port Askaig, GlenAllachie, Penderyn, Ohishi, M&amp;H Distillery, and many more!
In addition to hearing about Jared’s background, and the role of the distributor in the whisky ecosystem, he leads the Snobs on a fascinating Kilchoman tasting, featuring:
<ul> <li>Kilchoman New Make 63.5% ABV</li> <li>Kilchoman Jack Rose Dining Saloon “Slightly Peated” Ex-Bourbon Cask 56.5% ABV</li> <li>Kilchoman Jack Rose Dining Saloon “Slightly Peated” Ex-Sherry Cask 56.2% ABV</li> <li>Kilchoman ImpEx Cask Evolution 2/2019 56.1% ABV</li>
</ul>
As always, dram in good health!
#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast @ImpExBev @Kilchomanwhisky @JackRoseinDC

Interview & Kilchoman Tasting with Jared Card of ImpEx Beverages

In this episode, we test our palates in a head-to-head blind tasting of an ex-sherry whisky versus an ex-sherry with a touch of sulphur. To get our palates ready for some sherry, our sherry baseline for this tasting is none other than Aberlour A'Bunadh (Batch 57). Join us to see if we're able to correctly identify the sample with sulphur! We also discuss the quality-to-price ratio difference be...

In this episode, we test our palates in a head-to-head blind tasting of an ex-sherry whisky versus an ex-sherry with a touch of sulphur. To get our palates ready for some sherry, our sherry baseline for this tasting is none other than Aberlour A'Bunadh (Batch 57). Join us to see if we're able to correctly identify the sample with sulphur! We also discuss the quality-to-price ratio difference between the higher-end Craigellachie 23 and more budget-conscious Famous Grouse 18… and it may not turn out the way you expect!
This episode's drams are:
<ul> <li>Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch 57 (60.7% ABV)</li> <li>Craigellachie 23 (46.0% ABV) (blind)</li> <li>Famous Grouse 18 (43.0% ABV) (blind)</li>
</ul>
As always, dram in good health!
#whiskysnobsoflowermoco #dramingoodhealth #socialdistancing #slaintemhath #whiskey #whisky #podcast #whiskypodcast #aberlour #mysterydram #blindtasting

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