Great American Whiskey Cookers
Welcome to The Great American Whiskey Cookers, your exclusive pass to the world of craft distilling. Join us on this captivating video series and podcast as we venture behind the curtain with America's finest distillers. Get ready to meet the passionate souls who work the stills, discover the exquisite spirits they craft, and uncover the rich stories that embody America's liquid heritage.
Episodes
226 episodes
Episode #128 - Whiskey Geek Talk on a different level | West Fork Whiskey Co.
š„ This oneās for the true whiskey nerds.We sit down with Julian Jones of West Fork Whiskey Co. for a deep dive into the science of distilling whiskey. Weāre talking esterification, yeast selection, hybrid sour mash techniques, and ho...
Tasting Steeple Ridge 4 Grain Sour Mash Bourbon | Friday Whiskey Challenge
š„ Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back. This time, weāre putting a limited release 4 grain sour mash bourbon from Steeple Ridge Bourbon to the test, completely blind.We were lucky enough to grab a bottle when it droppedā¦ but the real q...
Episode #127 - Tasting Edelweiss Single Malt | Thornton Distilling Co.
š„ When you hear āEdelweiss,ā you probably think of the classic songā¦ but what if you could distill it?Thatās exactly the question Ari Klafter asked at Thornton Distilling Co. and the result is something truly one-of-a-kind.In th...
Tasting Harmony Spirits Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey | Friday Whiskey Challenge
This time, weāre putting a barrel strength bourbon from Harmony Spirits Distillery to the test, straight out of the northern heartland of Minnesota. Small craft distillery. Big proof. No label.Can this barrel strength craft bourbon stand...
Episode #126 - MB Roland Distillery | Guided tasting of Barkers Mill BiB
Some bourbons are hard to find...this is one of them.Back at MB Roland Distillery in Kentucky, we had the chance to experience a guided tasting of their highly sought-after Barkerās Mill Bottled in Bond Bourbon, led by Mary Beth and Paul...
Tasting George T Stagg 2025 BTAC | Friday Whiskey Challenge
š„ Friday Blind Tasting Challenge just got serious.This time, Wes (Patreon supporter and friend of the show) brings out a heavy hitterāGeorge T. Stagg 2025 from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC).One of the most highly sought...
Episode #125 - Tasting American Single Malt | Thornton Distilling Co.
Before the bottleā¦ thereās the barrel. At Thornton Distilling Co., one whiskey stands above the rest, their American Single Malt. After years of aging, itās finally ready for its first release.In this episode, we get a rare opportuni...
Episode #124 - Thornton Distilling Co. | Craft American Single Malt in Illinois with an Artesian Well
Just outside Chicago, thereās a distillery where history and innovation come together. Located in Thornton, Illinois, Thornton Distilling Co. operates inside the oldest standing brewery in the state, blending deep roots in Prohibition-era hi...
Tasting Shortbarrel The Afterswarm Double Barrel Toasted Rye | Friday Whiskey Challenge
Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back, and this one has a name as bold as its flavor.Weāre putting Shortbarrel āThe AfterSwarmā Double Barrel Toasted Straight Rye Whiskey, finished in honey casks to the test in a true blind tasting....
Blind Tasting 13th Century | Friday Whiskey Challenge
One of the coolest whiskey bottles weāve seenā¦ but does it actually taste as good as it looks?In this Friday Blind Tasting Challenge, we put 13th Century Bourbon to the testāno labels, no bias, just a true blind review. The packaging mig...
Episode #123 Iowa Legendary Rye Gold Label Review | Tasting at Whiskey University
With over 2,300 bottles in the Whiskey University library, itās rare to find something newā¦ but we did.In this episode, we pour Colonel Craig Duncan of Whiskey University a rye whiskey heās never had before, a true rarity. What makes...
Episode #122 - Oxmoor Farm: Kentucky's Hidden Whiskey Gem Revealed!
Hidden in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky is a bourbon experience like no other.As you pass through the gates of Oxmoor Farm, the sheer scale of the property is breathtaking, especially knowing it sits right in the midd...
Blind Tasting Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel | Friday Whiskey Challenge
Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back. This time, weāre putting Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Bourbon to the testāthanks to friend of the show Chris, who brought it out for us to try.The catch? Weāve never had it before. No la...
Episode #121 - Why StilL 630 Double Distills Everything | Craft Whiskey Explained
š„ When passion meets precision, great whiskey follows.Sitting down with Dave Weglarz of StilL 630 Distillery is always a treat. His deep knowledge and passion for craft whiskey and distilling come through in every part of the conversatio...
Blind Tasting Huling Station Straight Bourbon | Friday Whiskey Challenge
š„ Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back.This time, Jeff and Wes put Huling Station Straight Bourbon, crafted by Old Dominick Distillery in Tennessee to the test in a true blind tasting.Wes is already a fan of Old Dominickā¦ but can h...
Episode #120 - Casey Jones Distillery Single Barrel Bourbon | Rare Last Bottle Tasting
š„ Sometimes you stumble onto something special.During our visit to Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, we were lucky enough to taste the very last bottle from one of their single barrels and it turned out to be quite th...
Blue Spot Irish Whiskey Blind Tasting | Friday Whiskey Challenge
š„ Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back and this time weāre going Irish.The Big Human pulls out one of his favorite Irish whiskeys, Blue Spot, and puts it to the test in a true blind tasting.Joining us is friend of the show ...
Episode #119 - Off the Rails Whiskey Review | Tasting at Whiskey University
š„ With more than 2,300 bottles in the Whiskey University library, you never know what hidden gem you might discover.During one of our tastings, an offhand comment somehow led us to a whiskey with the perfect name , āOff the Rai...
Blind Tasting Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbon | Friday Whiskey Challenge
š„ Friday Blind Tasting is back and this time Wes from Patreon joins the challenge.In the glass is a Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbonā¦ but thereās one catch. Iāve never tried it before.Double oak bourbons can bring big flavor, rich ...
Episode #118 - Top-Rated Double Barrel Rye Tasting | StilL 630 Distillery
š„ You see Double Barrel Bourbons everywhereā¦ but what about a Double Barrel Rye?Now imagine that rye is ranked among the top rye whiskeys in the USA.Would you try it? We did, and letās just say, it delivers.Dave Wegla...
First West Toasted bourbon in a blind tasting. Does the flavor really show up?
This Friday, the guys go in blind with First West Toasted Bourbon, looking for that rich, toasted sweetness everyone talks about. It sounds deliciousā¦ but without the label, does it still impress? No hype. No hints. Just honest reactions.
Episode #117 - Lonely Oak Distillery Revives Wapsi Valley Corn for Craft Whiskey in Iowa
š½š„ Most craft distilleries follow the proven path. Pat Hoffmann didnāt.At Lonely Oak Distillery, he revived a rare heritage corn variety that only one U.S. farmer was still growing and now heās the only distiller using it to make whi...
A Blind Review of Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon Bottled in Bond
š„ Friday Blind Tasting Challenge is back.Jeff, The Big Human, and friend of the show Chris Damon go in completely blind as they taste a Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon Bottled in Bond without knowing whatās in their glass.<...
Episode #116 - How Zac Triemert Rebuilt His Distillery and Started Over in Omaha - Cut Spike & Brickway Distillery
š„ Forced out of the distillery he builtā¦ so he built another.Zac Triemert didnāt waste time looking back. With less space but the same relentless passion, he opened a new distillery in Omahaās Old Market and got right back to doing w...
Blind Rye Tasting | Bardstown Bourbon Co. vs 45th Parallel Rye 100
š„ David vs. Goliath a rye whiskey edition.In this Friday Blind Tasting Challenge, we put big bourbon head-to-head with craft rye:š„ Bardstown Bourbon Co. Rye vs. 45th Parallel Rye 100.No labels. No bias. Just a true blind ...