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YouTube Whisky Reviewers Rob (Whisky In The 6), and Jeremy (Sippers Social Club) bring you all things rant-worthy when it comes to Scotch, Bourbon, and World Whisky.

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    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 112 EPISODES


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    The Whisky Rant ROAST!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 32:48


    We use Chat GPT to Roast us on the Podcast, and AI does not hold back! PLUS: We open and review Old Pulteney 25 Year Old! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 112.

    Trying Glenlivet 40 Year Old!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 40:06


    We get the opportunity to try Glenlivet's newest core-range addition, the 40 Year Old! Finished in a pretty unique style of sherry cask, Jack McCreadie joins the podcast to tell us all about it! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 111.

    John Sleeman & Sons Canadian Whisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 78:15


    From brewing legends to distilling entrepreneurs, Quinn and Cooper of John Sleeman & Sons join the podcast to discuss their range of Canadian Whiskies. Are they already claiming their place among the Canadian distilling elite? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 110. FIND THIER BOTTLES: https://johnsleemanandsons.com/

    Compass Box Extinct Blends Collection (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 33:20


    Our boy James Bornn joins the podcast to discuss the Compass Box Extinct Blends Quartet. This time we are drinking the Celestial and Metropolis. Is this the most understated collection Compass Box has ever released? And what's John Glaser's next step in the whisky world? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 109. (Sorry for the audio, we had a technical issue).

    Whisky Legend Billy Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 52:04


    Scotch Whisky Icon Billy Walker joins the podcast to discuss his journey from Glendronach to GlenAllachie and how he has changed and shaped the landscape of one of our favourite distilleries. What does the future hold for GlenAllachie and the newest line of Meikle Toir peated expressions? Billy shares some interesting information of what's coming next! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 108.

    What's the BEST 15 YEAR OLD SCOTCH?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 44:42


    We semi-blind try 9 different 15 year old Scotch Whiskies to see which we like the most! Which bottle are you picking? And what bottle did we leave out that should have been included? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 107. PLATINA PROMO CODE: Whisky6gotyourbackforFeb

    Underrated & Underpriced Whiskies (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 42:58


    We count down the most underrated and underpriced whiskies heading into 2025! What are some of the best value buys? And what quality bottles are not being talking about enough? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 106.

    Overrated & Overpriced Whiskies (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 55:08


    We don't hold back as we count down the most overrated and overpriced whiskies heading into 2025! Some of these brands are the obvious offenders, but some may shock you! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 105.

    What's the BEST LAGAVULIN 12?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 42:07


    We sample 8 different vintages of Lagavulin 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky to determine which one we like the best! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 104. Vintages: 2008, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, & 2024.

    If You Could Only Have One Whisky...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 63:06


    If you could only choose one bottle, what would it be? We play a game with different scenarios to see which whisky we would pick. PLUS: Is the travel retail / duty free market dead, or are there still good bottles out there? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 103.

    Are Whisky Awards Fairly Judged? w Davin de Kergommeaux! Part 2/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 50:53


    In part 2 with David de Kergommeaux we discuss how he runs the Canadian Whisky Awards, his induction into the Whisky Hall of Fame, continue the discussion on "Canadian True" and discuss our favourite Canadian Whisky of all time. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 102. BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/3eEQx0O

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    This Could Change Canadian Whisky FOREVER! w Davin de Kergommeaux! Part 1/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 48:29


    Canadian Whisky Legend Davin de Kergommeaux joins the podcast to talk all things Canadian Whisky. Rob has purposed a new way distiller's can classify their whisky: "Canadian True" will aim to distinguish from Canada's 9.09% rule. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 101.

    Drinking Our Good Stuff! 100th EPISODE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 52:43


    100 Whisky Rants and we're celebrating with some of our favourite pours! Gordon and MacPhail, Macallan, Highland Park, and Booker's Rye. We discuss some highlights over the past few years. PLUS: What should Ralfy do with his epic whisky collection? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 100.

    Would You Rather? Scotch Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 49:51


    Macallan vs Glendronach, Distillery vs Distillery, or Dream Drinking Experiences, we play "Would You Rather"! PLUS New GlenAllachie 18 Review! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 99!

    Canada's Most Sought-After Rye Whisky! Sons of Vancouver Realms of Rye Ed 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 35:02


    James and Jenna of Sons of Vancouver join the podcast to discuss their highly anticipated second release from the Realms of Rye series "Dark Fruit & Cacao" coming out on December 7, 2024! The most sought-after Rye Whisky in Canada right now! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 98.

    What's the BEST RYE in Canada (right now)?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 23:35


    So many great Canadian Rye Whiskies right now, but which do we think is the best? We blind taste Last Straw, Sons of Vancouver, Lot 40, and Gretzky's to find out! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 93.

    A Trio of Springbank Gems!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 27:05


    Can the Independent Bottler's outshine an official Springbank Society offering?? We find out. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 97. Springbank Society 20 year old Port. Decadent Drinks Whisky Land Ch1 Springbank 26 year old. Whisky Sponge Springbank 24 year old.

    Does Bunnahabhain make the best 12yr Cask Strength?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 53:03


    We review the newest Bunnahabhain 12 cask strength and compare it to Springbank 12 and Lagavulin 12. Plus: Results from our 2024 Whisky Fantasy Draft! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 96. WANTED: samples of Lagavulin 12 from 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2022.

    Whisky Fantasy Draft 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 43:14


    Our annual Whisky Fantasy Draft where we select bottles, build a team, and have you choose the winner! Are you Team Jeremy or Team Rob? Vote in the comments. Plus the new look Glendronach 15 review! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 95. BUY LIITON WHISKY GLASSES: https://liiton.com/ TEAM JEREMY: HIGHLAND PARK 30 BLACK ART 4.1 CB TOBIAS & ANGEL SPRINGBANK 21 (2019) GLENFARCLAS FAMILY CASKS G&M SPEYMALT MACALLAN LAPHROAIG 18 (GREEN TIN) TAMDHU 18 BLUE SPOT 7 IRISH TWO BREWERS CLASSIC TEAM ROB: SPRINGBANK 25 LAPHROAIG 25 G&M LINKWOOD 30 GLENALLACHIE 21 SPRINGBANK 21 CB CELESTIAL KAVALAN VIRGIN OAK GLENALLACHIE 18 SPRINGBANK 15 MEIKLE TOIR TURBO

    Is Meikle Toir Turbo the new Octomore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 39:37


    With Glenallachie's new peated line, Meikle Toir, making buzz in the whisky world; some have it in the same sentence as the famed Octomore. We compare Meikle Toir Turbo to Octomore 6.3 Islay Barley. How is it similar, how is it different, and can it be held in the same regard? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 94.

    What's the best 8yr Peated Scotch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 39:06


    We try Lagavulin 8, Argbeg 8, Kilkerran 8, and Talisker 8 to see which is drinking best for us. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 92.

    Best Whiskies for Summer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 68:19


    As we hit summer with a massive heat wave; which whiskies are best for those warm summer nights? Sam from Whisky In SV joins the podcast to discuss! SUBSCRIBE TO WHISKY IN SV: https://www.youtube.com/@whiskyinsv

    Whisky Enthusiast to Independent Bottler! ft. Spirit for Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 60:15


    How two whisky enthusiasts took their passion for spirits and started their own independent bottling company! Spirit for Us joins the podcast to talk about their first release: 9 year old Still Water Canadian Single Malt finished in an Amburana cask! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 90. BUY HERE: https://laststrawdistillery.com/product/canadian-single-malt-whisky/ CHECKOUT: https://www.spiritforus.ca/whisky-for-us UPDATES: https://www.spiritforus.ca/updates

    Two Brewers Unique Distilling Style!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 55:51


    Two Brewers distillery in Whitehorse YT Canada uses techniques from their craft beer brewing process to make some of Canada's best single malt whisky. Bob and Tyson join to podcast to discuss just how they've adapted and innovated their methods and equipment that's lead to amazing results! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 89.

    Wayne Gretzky Distillery - New Release Rye & Brandy!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 51:58


    First time Wayne Gretzky Estates releases their own distillate. A craft style Rye and Brandy have us very impressed! Master Distiller Tim Wilson joins the podcast to discuss how Gretzky Estates is primed to impress the whisky enthusiast. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 88.

    Meikle Toir - Glenallachie's New Peated Scotch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 66:20


    Meikle Toir hits the market with 4 new releases, The Original, The Sherry One, The Chinquapin One, and The Turbo. All offering something a little different, how will Billy Walker's new peated scotch range fare with whisky drinkers? James Bornn joins to podcast to discuss the potential hype! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 87.

    Whisky Rant Podcast Benromach Barrel Pick!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 22:18


    We were given a rare opportunity to pick a cask from Benromach! We chose a 10 Year Old Cask-Strength First-Fill Oloroso! Huge thanks to James, Richard, everyone at Authentic, and Benromach! PLUS we also try two other Benromach single casks, including one picked from the Caledonian Whisky Bar.

    2023 Diageo Special Releases - Full Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 46:53


    2023 Diageo Special Releases, which are worth their price tag, and which ones are not? A full unbiased and honest review! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 85 Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code WHISKYRANT at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod 0:00 Intro 3:47 Singleton 14 Year Old 8:07 Talisker (NAS) 11:38 Roseisle 12 Year Old 15:10 Oban 11 Year Old 17:36 Manscaped Sponsor 19:42 Clynelish 10 Year Old 22:49 Lagavulin 12 Year Old 26:30 Mortlach (NAS) 34:02 Glenkinchie 27 Year Old

    John Glaser leaves Compass Box!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 35:01


    Master Blender John Glaser is leaving Compass Box after 23 years to "embark on fresh endeavours in [his] career", but where will he land, and will Compass Box ever be the same? We review Compass Box Asyla, Ultramarine, and Delos. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 84.

    Son's of Vancouver on the Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 61:08


    In-depth talk with the trio from Son's of Vancouver. Some of the most in-demand releases in Canada, this distillery specializes in rye, and their bottles sell out in hours!

    How Wild Life Distillery uses a Scottish take on Canadian Whisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 49:18


    Canadian distillery owners Matt & Keith cut their teeth in Scotland and implement that knowledge in one of Canada's newest up-and-coming distilleries. With special guest Matt Widmer. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 82.

    SMWS, Scotch Test Dummies and a little Ranting with Scotty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 50:31


    Scott from SMWS and the Scotch Test Dummies joins Rob and Jeremy on the Whisky Rant to talk SMWS and his YouTube journey. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 81.

    New Springbank Palo Cortado Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 57:58


    Jeremy and Rob review Springbank 10 Palo Cortado among a few Hazelburn expressions. After a devastating delivery bottle break, Rob manages to salvage 5 or 5 ounces of the new Springbank 10 Palo Cortado. Check out what the boys think in this video

    Last Straw Distillery. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 48:34


    We begin 2024 with the first of a series of interviews with various distilleries and whisky influencers. Starting only a few miles/kilometres from Rob's home with Don from Last Straw Distillery. We try a lineup of whisky including the famous Rice Whisky!

    Top 10 Distilleries of the Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 54:38


    Bourbon OR Dessert?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 44:26


    Finished Bourbon/Whiskey has seen an increase in the whiskey landscape, are producers over-doing it? Or are they simply trying to differentiate in a saturated market? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 77.

    Port Matured Whisky - The Good & Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 50:21


    Whisky matured in Port Barrels is often polarizing. Sometimes great, sometimes not so much. We discuss some of our favourites, and some bottles that we would consider our worst purchases ever! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 76.

    Whisky Drinkers try ALCOHOL-FREE Spirits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 21:17


    We mix up 3 Alcohol-Free cocktails using 0%ABV Tequila, Gin, and Bourbon. With the growing trend of spirit free drinks, how will these mixtures fair with a group of whisky drinkers? We find out! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 75.

    Ralfy Extras: Whisky Industry Secrets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 52:13


    Part 2 of our Podcast with Ralfy we discuss fraudulent media samples, more talk about Springbank, and the truth about chill filtering. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 74.

    RALFY! 1,000 Reviews! The state of the Whisky Industry & his favourite Springbank!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 93:06


    Ralfy joins the Podcast to discuss his decision to feature Springbank for his 1,000th review. What's his favourite Springbank? Plus: the state of the Whisky landscape, the Scotch Whisky Association, and the Online Scotch Whisky Awards! The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 73.

    TRICK or TREAT Whisky?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 39:00


    Whisky that TRICKS you, & Whisky that TREATS you! Have you ever purchased a bottle that wasn't what it represented? Did it let you down? Was it overpriced? What about one that exceeded expectations? We discuss bottles that fit those descriptions, and review Tamdhu 18. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 72. Go to https://sponsr.is/zbiotics_rant or scan the QR code and get 15% off your first order of ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic by using my code RANT at checkout. Thanks to ZBiotics for sponsoring today's video!

    OSWA Preview Podcast - The Whisky Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 38:54


    2023 Online Scotch Whisky Award Nominations are live and voting is open. Which whiskies will win this year? Will Springbank defend its title of Best Distillery? Will Ardnamurchan, Redbreast, Compass Box, and Glen Scotia retain their titles? We discuss. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 71. VOTE HERE: https://www.oswa.co.uk/

    Whisky for Fall ft. Octomore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 50:59


    What whisky are we reaching for when in the fall months? Octomore 11.3 and 13.1 Review. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 70.

    Why So Fancy? A Deep Dive Into Artistic Bottles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 41:25


    In Episode 69 Jeremy and Rob explore the various fancy bottlings that have been released over the past few years. Is there a place for them in the Scotch market? The boys review two Valinch & Mallet expressions.

    Whisky Fantasy Draft 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 42:53


    Vote for Team Rob or Team Jeremy! This year we have a $1,000 (cad) salary cap and pick bottles we don't yet have and find intriguing or desire. Plus we review the Glenturret 12. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 68.

    The Earth is Flat, Lizard People are Real, & Aliens Exist! Plus some Compass Box stuff...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 40:21


    Tobias & The Angel Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 20:35


    World's Best? Can We Trust Whisky Award Magazines?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 30:11


    Another Whisky Award Magazine! Can we trust a magazine who awards companies who buy advertising space in their publication's, is it a conflict of interest? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 65 CHECKOUT LATHR: https://lathr.com/ *Sorry about the audio quality in this episode.

    GlenAllachie 10 Cask Strength Batch 9 Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 31:46


    GlenAllachie 10 Cask Strength Batch 9 (2023) Scotch Review. How does this batch compare to our favourites? The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 64.

    END of the INDEPENDENT BOTTLER??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 67:52


    News from Whisky Advocate Magazine shocked the whisky world when independent bottler Gordon and MacPhail announced they will "halt new cask fillings starting in 2024 to focus on its own distilleries, Benromach and The Cairn. The company's existing whisky stocks for independent bottlings will be depleted over the coming decades as it focuses on building its own single malt brands as part of a long–term growth strategy." Is this the beginning of the end of the Independent Bottler? Special guest James Bornn joins the Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 63.

    Benromach Cask Strength Old vs New!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 40:57


    How has Benromach's profile changed over the years? We review Benromach Cast Strength Batch 1 (2001) vs Vintage 2012 Batch 2. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 62

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