The Friskey Whiskey Podcast
Welcome to The Friskey Whiskey Podcast with your hosts MikeD and TI! Whether you’re a seasoned whiskey enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of whiskey, we’re excited to share our passion for this timeless spirit with you. Join us every Wednesday at 4pm as we explore the history, flavors, and culture of whiskey from around the world. Whether you prefer your whiskey neat, on the rocks, or in a classic cocktail, we’ll cover everything you need to know to enjoy this complex and nuanced spirit.
Welcome to The Friskey Whiskey podcast, where we bring together good whiskey, great company, and delicious food. Join your hosts, MikeD & TI. We're two friends who share a passion for all things whiskey, from the history and production process to the complex flavors and aromas found in each bottle.
On this podcast, we'll be exploring different types of whiskey from around the world, sharing our personal tasting notes and recommendations, and discussing the latest trends and developments in the industry. But it's not just about the whiskey - we believe that good company and food can elevate the drinking experience to new heights, so we'll also be inviting friends and guests to join us for lively discussions and tastings.
So sit back, pour yourself a dram, and join us as we explore the wonderful world of whiskey and share our love for good times with great friends. Cheers!
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
EP 44: A Night with Jack Daniels
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In this episode join MikeD and TI as they dive into a Tennessee whiskey classic, Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels Old No 7:
With only the finest grains, pristine water from the Cave Spring Hollow,and mellowed drop-by-drop through sugar maple charcoal. We proudly age in new, handcrafted white oak barrels, the same way we’ve been doing for more than 150 years.
And our Tennessee Whiskey doesn’t follow a calendar. It’s only ready when our tasters say it is. We judge it by the way it looks. By its aroma. And of course, by the way it tastes. It’s how Jack Daniel himself did it over a century ago. And how we still do it today.
Palate: Balance of sweet and oaky
Jack Daniels Bonded:
Tennessee- Jack Daniel's "Bonded" Tennessee Whiskey is Bottled-in-Bond, aged in select barrels for added depth and character. At 100 proof, the flavor delivers layered notes of caramel, rich oak and spice giving way to the pleasantly lingering finish.
Jack Daniels Triple Mash:
Tennessee- Jack Daniel's TRIPLE MASH Blended Straight Whiskey is a blend of Bonded American Malt, Rye and Tennessee Whiskey at 100 proof. It delivers notes of honey, malt and soft oak leading to a long lasting well rounded finish.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
EP 43: Mixologist Series - Keeper’s Heart
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
MikeD and TI are back with another mixologist episode! In this one they decided to go with a single distillery and their recipes.
Mamie Taylor:
A classic whiskey-ginger with a dash of lime; perfect for an afternoon session or an evening aperitif.
Ingredients2 oz Keeper’s Heart Whiskey½ oz lime juice6 oz ginger beer
MethodBuild ingredients in order given in a highball glass with an ice rod. Stir once, briefly.
Keeper's Boulevardier:
A slightly obscure whiskey cocktail that complements the herbal notes of Keeper's Heart with a smooth, slightly bitter finish.
Ingredients1 oz Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength1 oz Campari1 oz Sweet vermouth
MethodStir drink on ice cubes and strain into rocks glass with ice sphere. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Cowboy Killer:
This cocktail showcases a complexity and richness accessible only beyond 100 proof
Ingredients1½ oz Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength2 dashes Angostura bitters1 dash Habanero or other spicy bitters (optional)½ oz Fresh lime juiceCoca Cola made with cane sugar
MethodIn a highball or pint glass filled with ice, build all ingredients in order given. Stir briefly. Add Coca Cola and stir briefly once more.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
EP 42: Happy Holidays!
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Join MikeD and TI as we celebrate Christmas the best way we know how. With some nice bottles of bourbon!
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
EP 41: Tour of Scotland Part 2
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Join MikeD and TI as we continue with the second part of an eight part series! We'll be taking a unique tour around the various whisky regions of Scotland from a carefully crafted whisky box.
Sample 4:
Port Dundas Distillery
Age: 15 years
Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L
Nose: Buttery and sweet with vanilla and brown sugar, and a zesty kick of citrus
Palate: Maple syrup on pancakes, cereal and milk, gingerbread
Finish: More ginger, more citrus, more vanilla
Sample 11:
Caol Ila distillery
Age: 4 years
Cask: Hogshead; 225 - 250L
Nose: Woody, distinctly salty and lots of smoke
Palate: Maritime notes of iodine, seaweed and tar, with smoke swirling on the palate. These notes fade into floral layers, alongside toasted seeds and malt
Finish: Smoky peat, a hint of menthol, a slight maltiness
Sample 23:
Undisclosed; distillery in Islay
Age: 12 years
Cask: Hogshead; 225 - 250L
Nose: Smoked pheasant, fatty and rich. Some old passive sherry notes. Cigar ends, a flinty minerality, antique books, clove cigarettes
Palate: Clove oil, eucalyptus, leather-bound books, waxed oak floorboards, pickled brine, smoked pineapple salsa
Finish: Menthol rolling tobacco, dry peat hearth, sandalwood, camphor, chilli
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
EP 40: The Winter’s Wheat is Coming
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Join MikeD and TI as we invite Steve back onto this episode! We go through a few of the unique expressions from Maker's Mark!
Maker's Mark was created by T. William "Bill" Samuels Sr., who purchased the Burks' Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky in 1953. Production began in 1954 and the first bottles were bottled in 1958. The brand's signature red wax seal is still hand-dipped today. The story of Maker's Mark began when Bill Samuels Sr. accidentally set fire to the family's 170-year-old recipe. He then experimented with different grains to create his own mash bill. The family's quest was to create a bourbon they enjoyed drinking and sharing with friends. Maker's Mark was the world's first premium bourbon. The brand was acquired by Hiram Walker in 1981.
The Wood Finishing Series first hit shelves in 2019, as a spin-off of sorts to the company's Private Selection program. The idea was to take everything Maker's Mark had already learned about wood science and really push the boundaries of their signature, steadfast bourbon in the form of limited releases.
Maker's Mark Limited Edition Wood Finishing Series Bourbon Whiskey 2019
Maker's Mark Limited Edition Wood Finishing Series Bourbon Whiskey 2023
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
EP 39: Icelandic Whisky
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this episode join MikeD and TI as they discuss the whisky, Floki, that TI brought back from his trip to Iceland.
Eimverk Distillery, founded in 2009, is the creator of the first Icelandic single malt whisky. All of their single malts are created from 100% Icelandic barley.
Flóki Single Malt
Flóki Single Malt Sherry Cask finish
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
EP 38: It’s Rabbit Season
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Join MikeD and TI as we go down the Rabbit Hole and try some interesting whiskeys!
History:Rabbit Hole Distillery is a relatively new player in the world of whiskey, founded in 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky, by Kaveh Zamanian. The distillery was born out of Zamanian's passion for whiskey and his desire to create something unique within the spirits industry. Zamanian, originally from Iran, immigrated to the United States and settled in Louisville. He was inspired by Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage and decided to start Rabbit Hole Distillery to craft his own distinct style of whiskey. One of Rabbit Hole's notable releases is their bourbon, which undergoes a unique maturation process in barrels made from wood sourced from France's Vosges region and finished with a toasted barrel technique, distinguishing it from traditional Kentucky bourbons.
Rabbit Hole Dareringer Double Barrel PX Sherry Cask $74.99 93 proof Mash bill 65% corn, 25% Wheat, 10% Malted Barley Aged in Spanish casks. Partners with the Cabello family in Spain. The Dareringer Double Barrel PX Sherry Cask is a bourbon that undergoes a special aging process, starting with its maturation in new charred American oak barrels, which is a standard practice for bourbon. What sets it apart is its secondary aging in Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks. PX Sherry is a sweet, dark, and rich style of Sherry known for its luscious, raisin-like flavors.
This secondary aging process in PX Sherry casks adds a layer of complexity and imparts unique flavors to the bourbon. The interaction between the bourbon and the Sherry-soaked wood influences the whiskey, infusing it with notes of dried fruits, dark chocolate, caramel, and a rich sweetness, along with the classic bourbon characteristics like vanilla, oak, and spice.
The term "Double Barrel" refers to the fact that the whiskey undergoes aging in two different types of barrels, contributing to the depth and complexity of the final product. Nose: Sherry, caramel, cherryTaste: Raisins, currants, cherries, almond, vanilla
Rabbit Hole Boxergrail rye whiskey (pink label). 4yr 4 months $145 ($300) 105.1 proof Mash Bill ????
Rabbit Hole second Single Barrel release, they have hand-selected casks from an extremely limited number of Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey barrels. Each is a study in patience and creativity. To complement this one-of-a-kind whiskey, the packaging for each season of barrel releases will be unique and feature a different series of six original Limited Edition illustrations from renowned artist Sue Todd, commissioned by our Founder, Kaveh Zamanian. The result is a true work of art inside and out that could only be bottled at cask strength.
Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with a sour mash rye mash bill bottled at full cask strength. Proof will vary by bottle - but will generally fall between 100 and 125.
Approximately only 150-200 bottles produced at 750mL. Yield will vary by barrel.
Aged in #3, wood-fired, toasted & charred new American Oak barrels for 4+ years.
The bottle side label includes the following personalization:• Handwritten ALC/VOL and Proof• Release Date• Individual Bottle Number• Artist Signature• Handwritten Name of Customer
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
EP 37: Tour of Scotland Part 1
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Join MikeD and TI as we start the first part of an eight part series! We'll be taking a unique tour around the various whisky regions of Scotland from a carefully crafted whisky box.
Sample 1:
Glentauchers Distillery
Age: 4 years
Cask: 1st fill bourbon barrel
Nose: Lemongrass and fresh orange, with oily barley
Palate: Cherry bakewell, spicy cassia, brown sugar and buttered crumpets
Finish: Salted caramel and sponge cake
Sample 2:
Tullibardine distillery
Age: 7 years
Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L
Nose: Apricot wheats, fresh pancakes and melted butter, and a dusting of cinnamon
Palate: Honeyed toast and toffee apple, with oak spice and juicy raisins
Finish: Lemon curd and buttery pastry, with toasty oak and sweet malt
Sample 3:
Undisclosed; distillery in Orkney
Age: 5 years
Cask: Hogshead; 225 - 250L
Nose: Blackcurrant, ripe peaches, fruit jelly, hay
Palate: Black pepper and strawberries, peach syrup, cherries
Finish: Sweet and sour cherries, grassy, sea salt