Japanese Whisky with Chuck Johnson
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230728 Length: 00:41:07 Should we have recorded two shows in one night? Probably not. But Ape and Reba double-booked themselves and we are nothing if not professionals. Did you keep a straight face on that last part? Neither did I when I typed it. At any rate, here’s your foray into Japanese whisky and shenanigans. You’re Welcome. Japanese Whisky with Chuck Johnson Purchase details: Location: Gift Date: ??? Cost: $$ Type: Japanese Whisky Links for this episode 01:30 Ape is really trying to herd the cats…it doesn’t really work…not even with a paintball buzzer...
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Balcones Texas Pot Still Straight Bourbon Whisky
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230903 Length: 55:43 We thought we hadn’t had this one before. A discovery of an empty bottle suggests we were wrong. So, in this episode, Ape and Reba give Balcones its due – and discover some pretty cool stuff about what it means to be “Texas Whisky.” Balcones Texas Pot Still Straight Bourbon Whisky Type: Texas Pot Still Straight Bourbon Whisky Distillery: Balcones Distillery Bottled in: Waco, TX Proof: 46% / 92 proof Age: 2 years Links for this episode 01:00 Hurricane report, and moving the kids along 03:45 Introducing Balcones and shenanigans 15:30...
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Bonus Episode: The Drunk Guys and Cormac McCarthy
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20231220 Length: 02:12:48 Bonus Episode: The Drunk Guys and Cormac McCarthy The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast invited the Bitches over to join their discussion of Cormac McCarthy’s All the Pretty Horses. Not only did an amazing discussion happen, but the guys were nice enough to handle all the editing duties. So, Ape decided to take the gift and send it out to you just the way they sent it to her – with a quick hello added in so she could feel somewhat useful. So, I suppose you can call this a bonus episode. I love that y’all hang out here, but you should really go...
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Two Bitch Bourbon with Lauren Luby
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230809 Length: 01:01:01 In a long overdue episode, Ape and Reba had the privilege of discussing Two Bitch Bourbon with founder and fellow dog lover Lauren Luby. We recorded this episode back in August, and Ape takes full responsibility for the delay in getting it out. However, we are pretty sure this brilliant conversation with Lauren is well worth the wait! Two Bitch Bourbon Purchase details: Location: Two Bitch Bourbon website Date: 7/24/2023 Cost: $84.99 / $59.99 Type: - Two Bitch Bourbon...
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B&B Year Two Celebration - Happy New Year, Y'all
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20231227 Length: 00:43:53 B&B Year Two Celebration - Happy New Year, Y'all We were supposed to do one thing but ended up doing another thing. We just poured wine on it, and it worked out. Here’s to celebrating the Bitches year two. Happy New Year, y’all! Links for this episode (an invite from Ape) by Sarah Knight 01:00 So, this is a bit unexpected, but Happy New Year anyway! 02:00 Naked Wines get Ape love 04:00 Reba is a self-proclaimed “Basic Bitch” 05:00 Another round of “like what you like” 12:10 Clicking through the list of things we need...
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Redwood Empire Head Distiller, Lauren Patz
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230728 Length: 01:05:43 While Ape LOVES all her guests, this one has her really excited. We tried to keep it under and hour, but honestly, who couldn’t talk whiskey with Redwood Empire’s head distiller, Lauren Patz, all day? Redwood Empire Purchase details: Pipe Dream Lost Monarch Emerald Giant Type Bourbon Whiskey Blend Rye Location Jeff’s Beverage Jeff’s Beverage Jeff’s Beverage Date 4/29/23 4/29/23 4/29/23 Cost $37.99 $37.99 $37.99 Distillery In...
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Infinity Bottle #5 and Recap
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230725 Length: 00:45:33 Y’all. I don’t even know what to say…if you know, you know. Anyway, the best way to keep up with my completely erratic schedule, just subscribe to the show via your favorite podcast provider. So, here you go, the 5th Infinity Bottle episode with some podcast recaps. Infinity Bottle #5 and a B&B Recap Links for this episode 0:56 When is the appropriate time to say “Good morning” 2:00 It’s our 47th episode and the end of summer (yes, I know it didn’t get released until November. Whatever. 4:00 The Crown and how Ape got to the...
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All the Smoke - Iron Smoke Bourbon & Smokehead Scotch
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230712 Length: 39:47 Yes, yes that is the “Eye of the Tiger” playing in the opening. Did we change our theme music? No. But we did have a huge technical malfunction that caused Ape to cuss more than even she would publish on air. It took the most iconic franchise of all time (I said what I said, fight me) to get my mind right…but, it worked. We give you “Take 2.” P.S. Yes. I am aware I missed the opportunity to do the whole “One Bourbon, one Scotch, one Beer” thing. I wish I could tell you that it was on purpose because that would be legitimate; it’s...
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IslandJon Vodka
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230709 Length: 32:33 As we do from time to time, Ape and Reba venture into a drink that will not go into the Bitches & Bourbon Infinity bottle. Today, it’s vodka, IslandJon vodka, to be exact. This episode had a bunch of surprises including a surprise guest. IslandJon Vodka Purchase details: Location: Jeff’s Beverage Date: 10/22/2022 Cost: $19.99 Type: Vodka Distillery: IslandJon Distillery Bottled in: New Port Richey, FL Proof: (% ABV) 40 (Proof) 80 Links for this episode 01:15 Silva and Kobi are back with...
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Penelope Part II
Bitches & Bourbon
Originally recorded: 20230707 Length: 26:11 As the Bitches are sometimes wont to do, this conversation goes all over the place for a really long time. But, in true host fashion, Ape has cut it up, cleaned it out, and condensed a raucous evening into 26 minutes of moderately useful and entertaining-to-us content. Penelope Part II Purchase details: Location: Jeff’s Beverage Date: 5/01/2023 Cost: Architect - $60 Rose Cask -...
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Length: 00:59:09
On deck today are two offerings from one of our favorite distilleries, High West. It is true that Ape and Reba are a tiny bit excited to be back together – we might get a little derailed and overly excited. But it’s High West (and honestly, even if it wasn’t, what do you really expect from us anyway?)
High West Bourbon and Double Rye
Purchase details:
Location: Jeff’s Beverage
Date: 5/1/2023
Cost: $40.99 & 39.99
Type: Bourbon and Rye Whiskey
Distillery: High West Distillery and sourced
Bottled in: High West Distillery, Park City, UT
Proof: 92/46%
Composition:
- Bourbon: 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP;
84% corn, 8% rye, 8% malted barley;
Other whiskey components are undisclosed due to contractual reasons
- Double Rye: Straight Rye whiskeys: 95% rye, 5% barley malt from MGP;
80% Rye, 20% Malted Rye from High West Distillery
Age: +2 years
BoozApp says:
Avg MSRP - $36.82 / $36.82
Fair Price - $53.96 / $48.23
Shelf Price - $40.80 / $40.80
Links for this episode
The Golden Elixir of the West: Whiskey and the Shaping of America by Sherry Monahan & Jane Perkins
00:54 We are so excited to be back, and we explain where we have been
03:40 Introducing our choice for the episode – High West Bourbon AND the Double Rye
05:30 Moodright’s Bar
09:30 The story of David and Jane Perkins, founders of High West Distillery
11:44 Yes, I know I never got back to Jane’s Book – you can find it here
12:00 We discover a ski-in gastro-distillery
14:20 What Ape loves about the High West Distillery website and what it would take Ape to get there in person
17:30 Thank you, Busia!
19:30 A recap of Bourbon characteristics
24:00 What makes a Rye Whiskey a Rye Whiskey
25:00 High West Mash bill transparency
27:00 We have questions about the bubbles in the glass bottle
28:55 Ape wants to play a game with the empty bottles, because we have to do something with them…
30:40 …because Ape is not crafty
32:25 Ape learns about recycled glass resources
33:10 Reba tries to derail the bottle cleanout
36:20 We try to get to the game…but first, Ape learns a lesson about paying more attention
40:50 We finally get to the game. Here are the bottles covered
- Blue Run Kentucky Straight Golden Rye Whiskey
- Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve
- Blackened
- The Senator Straight Rye Whiskey
- George Dickel Bottled in Bond
- Stranahan's Blue Peak Single Malt Whiskey
- Bourbon 30 Small Batch
- J. Mattingly Venus in Furs
- J. Mattingly Sunday Morning
- J. Mattingly After Hours
49:40 We move to the High West Double Rye with and without ice
54:10 Ape goes through the crazy High West cocktails
56:55 Ape found her new favorite boat drink – spoiler, it’s not whiskey
58:35 We finally wrap it up