2 JUL 2024 · On this episode, the guys sit down with the master distiller from Hard Truth distilling Bryan Smith. Brian is a lot to say about the art of sweet mashed distilling, friends who like Frank Zappa and much more. You don't want to miss what these guys have to offer out in Indiana. Their whiskey is uniquely theirs. For more info on them: www.hardtruth.com To support our show and get a hat, hoodie or t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-whiskey-rocks-podcast

25 JUN 2024 · On this episode we visit Bully Boy Distillery. They are a craft distillery in the heart of Boston. They just released their first bourbon, a wheater bourbon using malted wheat and malted rye. We talk with Dave about the Bully Boy story, what got him into distilling and the art of blending.  For more info on Bully Boy: https://www.bullyboydistillers.com/ To order a whiskey rocks t-shirt, hoodie or hat: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-whiskey-rocks-podcast/t-shirts 

11 JUN 2024 · On this episode the guys talk with Faith No More's bassist, Billy Gould. Billy traveled the world with the band and fell in love with this brandy spirit from Serbia. He loved it so much he decided to bring it to the US and started Yebiga.  Hear all about Serbian Rakija, stories from the road with Faith No More and much much more on this special episode.  For more info on Yebiga: https://yebiga.com/ #faithnomore #rakija #yebiga #90srock #whiskeypodcast #musicpodcast #bourbon

21 MAY 2024 · On this episode, the guys sit down with Al Laws (President and Founder) of Laws Whiskey House and learn more about this Denver based distillery putting out great craft spirits. They chat about Al's love of Pearl Jam and his obsession with whiskey.  For more info on Laws Whiskey House: https://lawswhiskeyhouse.com/ To order Whiskey Rocks shirts and more visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-whiskey-rocks-podcast

7 MAY 2024 · On this episode, the guys talk to Barrell Craft Spirits Chief Whiskey Scientist, Tripp Stimson. Tripp talks about Barrell's past, present and what's on tap. He describes their process for barrel selection and the way they look to innovate continuously.  Pours on this episode: Barrell Foundation- 100 proof 5 year bourbon  Barrell Bourbon batch 35 Barrell Rye batch 4 Barrell Cask Finish Series: Mizunara Oak For more information on Barrell, visit: https://www.barrellbourbon.com/

30 APR 2024 · On this episode, the guys sit down with Chris Fredrickson, cofounder of Traverse City Whiskey Co., out of Traverse City, Michigan to discuss all things Traverse City whiskey. Do Chris and Joel have what it takes to be a model for Traverse City? For more information on Traverse City Whiskey Co visit: https://www.tcwhiskey.com/

16 APR 2024 · On this episode,Chris and Joel sit down with Logan Welk, President and COO of Blue Note Bourbon. They get into the Blue Note brand, what inspires Blue Note each and every day and learn more about how they remain one of the best brands focused on quality and accessibility on the market today.  For more info on Blue Note Bourbon visit: https://www.bluenotebourbon.com/

2 APR 2024 · On this episode, the guys sit down with Johnathan Page from Bhakta Spirits and learn more about the brand and all they're doing with vintage spirits, dating back to Armagnac from the 1800s! Hear how Raj Bhakta took all that he learned from WhistlePig and started his new adventure into the Spirits world. For more info on Bhakta, visit: https://www.bhaktaspirits.com/ For the NYT article we referenced visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/magazine/classic-rock-radio.html

12 MAR 2024 · On this special episode, Joel and Chris sit down with Alex Elrod, Brand Experience Manager from Balcones Distilling to talk all things American Single Malt and all that goes into making great whiskey in Texas.

20 FEB 2024 · On this episode, the guys talk about the world of Wheat Whiskey and then take on one of Chris's favorite bands, Pearl Jam.