The Smoking Cask
The Smoking Cask
Jake C. & Greg R.
The Smoking Cask offers unbiased reviews of whiskeys across the spectrum, often focusing on price versus quality, and general availability. Jake and Greg will also work hard to pair libations with other food, drink and the occasional, fine cigar. Visit our website, www.thesmokingcask.com for an ever-growing library of reviews and photos (currently under construction) to help you find the best splash for your glass.
Fly Like an Eagle Named Elijah
We are back again! Don't mind the silly name--we're just having some fun with two DELICIOUS bourbons: Eagle Rare 10 Year and the Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel. Gotta say: while the Elijah Craig is cheaper and easier to find in many cases (check state listings for your state), we found the Eagle Rare 10 to be worth the hunt in this case. At the end of the day, these two whiskeys may not be competitive in price or availability, and we know this. Sometimes the whiskey tongue wants what it wants, and our selection is fairly vast!   Shout out to our friends and few listeners. We have a website (always under construction) that you should check out and use to get in touch with us https://thesmokingcask.com. Updates coming soon!   Also, a big phat shout out to Coma-Media for our intro/outro: "Sexy Fashion Beats." You rock! Check him out at Pixabay!
Feb 21, 2023
41 min
Welcome Back - Dalmore12 Sherry Cask Finish
Thanks all (two or three people, tops) who are checking back in with us! We had a long break thanks to the trials and tribulations of chasing the American dream. Thanks to my brother Frank (Kito), we get to try out the Dalmore 12 Sherry Cask Finished scotch, and it really doesn't disappoint! For those that are celebrating: happy Valentine's Day!   Shout out to our friends and few listeners. We have a website (always under construction) that you should check out, and use to get in touch with us https://thesmokingcask.com. Updates coming soon!   Also, a big phat shout out to Coma-Media for our intro/outro: "Sexy Fashion Beats." You rock! Check him out at Pixabay!
Feb 14, 2023
1 hr
Affordable Scotches Tested in the Name of Science - The Smoking Cask’s Drought Comes to an End!
Come listen along as Jake and Greg review two entirely new (to them) scotch whiskeys: Old Pulteney 12 and Glenmorangie Nectar D’or... Surprisingly, the award-winner doesn’t win our hearts or join our everyday collections.
Mar 15, 2022
1 hr
The Border War: Glenfiddich 15 versus the Glenlivet 15... With a Guerilla Twist
Let’s just say the results of this experiment are ...hazy, at best. It’s almost unnoticeable that the ”guerilla” style of one: Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 shows up. Listen in for a surprising, buzzed treat in this Churchill episode!
Feb 22, 2022
1 hr 27 min
The Depp War: Battle for the Caribbean Scotch Crown
The true question here: does money inherently make scotch whiskey better? Listen and find out (and see if Jake cries about the spend on Glenfiddich 21)!
Feb 15, 2022
59 min
The Glenfiddich Journey, Part 5: Glenfiddich 21 Year, ”Reserva Rum Cask Finish,” Is She Overpriced??
This single malt scotch whiskey is far from the ”everyday drinker” price range for most (including these two yahoos) but is certainly something that had to be tried. That said: you may be surprised by the outcome, and The Smoking Cask guys think they may have already identified a champion in the $200-300 range (check local listings, folks)... Is it the Reserva Rum Cask? Listen to find out!
Feb 1, 2022
1 hr
The Glenfiddich Journey, Part 4: Glenfiddich 18 Year, ”Our Small Batch”
As the Glenfiddich journey nears its end, Jake and Greg are really in for a treat thanks to Glenfiddich’s attention to every detail when producing the Glenfiddich 18 single malt scotch, entitled ”Our Small Batch.” Spoiler alert: this is not a blind for Jake and Greg, as this has always been the celebratory and rare occasion go-to for Jake and has become a fast favorite of Greg’s.
Jan 25, 2022
1 hr 5 min
The Glenfiddich Journey, Part 3: Glenfiddich 14 Year, Bourbon Barrel Reserve
Jake and Greg continue the tasty journey through the Glenfiddich scotch whiskey expressions with this review of the Glenfiddich 14 Year, Bourbon Barrel Reserve. Subscribe and be on the lookout for our final, upcoming reviews of the Glenfiddich core lineup: Glenfiddich 18 Bourbon Barrel and the Glenfiddich 21.
Jan 18, 2022
1 hr 17 min
The Glenfiddich Journey, Interlude Episode: Who Are You?! (Nubber Episode - Short and Sweet)
A simple nubber episode! Unlike the typical mid-length or Churchill-length episodes, today Jake and Greg take a refreshing break from the norm to do a surprise interlude episode, where they each provide a whiskey that is new and exciting. The results are surprising! Both selections are worlds apart in both cost and expression but guarantee to entertain!
Jan 11, 2022
17 min
The Glenfiddich Journey, Part 2: Glenfiddich 15 Year, Single Malt Scotch
Jake and Greg continue their journey through the Glenfiddich scotch whiskey expressions with this review of the Glenfiddich 15-year Single Malt. Subscribe and be on the lookout for more of the Glenfiddich core lineup: Glenfiddich 14 Bourbon Barrel, Glenfiddich 18 and Glenfiddich 21. Glenfiddich 15--while a bit more expensive than Glenfiddich 12-- is an excellent choice for anyone who has wet their beak in nice entry-level Highland or Speyside scotch whiskey and is looking to take the next step. A small price increase nets solid improvements in overall flavor and finish, while keeping the palate simple.
Jan 4, 2022
45 min
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