Episodes!
Quick Shot Mondays: Weller Antique 107 Bourbon Review
Mondays are tough, but bourbon makes them better. In this Quick Shot Monday episode, we take just five minutes to review the legendary Weller Antique 107. From its wheated mash bill to its bold 107 proof spice, find out if this Buffalo Trace gem lives up to the hype. Watch the full review here: Watch Now
Wheated Bourbon Blind Tasting | Old Elk vs Buffalo Trace vs Redwood Empire vs Spirits of French Lick
In this blind bourbon showdown, Tortured Bourbon takes on four wheated bourbons—Old Elk, Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat Recipe, Redwood Empire Screaming Titan, and Spirits of French Lick. With wheat instead of rye, these pours promise softer, sweeter flavors. But when Heather and B don’t know what they’re drinking, who wins the wheated bourbon crown?
🥃 Weller Bourbon vs Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon: The Truth About Allocated Kentucky Bourbon
Weller Bourbon and Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon share the same Buffalo Trace wheated bourbon mash bill, but are they really the same? Explore the truth behind allocated Kentucky bourbon, the “poor man’s Pappy” myth, and why these bottles remain the most hunted in the bourbon world.
Angel’s Envy Triple Oak Review – Does This Angel Earn Her Wings?
Does this angel earn her wings? In this Unscripted episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B take on Angel’s Envy Triple Oak and a North Carolina ABC pick to see which pour soars and which one falls from grace.
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Series Review – Wheated, Straight & Rye Bourbon Tasting
We review all three of Heaven Hill’s Grain to Glass expressions—Wheated Bourbon, Straight Bourbon, and Rye—in a head-to-head tasting. From mash bill to corn varietal to rickhouse floors, this series showcases true seed-to-spirit transparency. But are they worth the hype (and the $99 price tag)? Let’s find out.
Decanter Dreams – Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond Review
Is the youngest Old Fitzgerald decanter still worth the chase? We break down the Fall 2023 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond release from Heaven Hill with history, tasting notes, and a live first pour. Spoiler: it’s wheated, bonded, and definitely dramatic.
The Floor 8 Phenomenon – Old Forester Single Barrel (100 Proof) Review | Pour Decisions Wednesday
Bourbon nerds say Floor 8 is where the magic happens—and in this Pour Decisions Wednesday episode, we find out if the hype is real. Heather and B pop a 100-proof Old Forester Single Barrel pick from the infamous Floor 8. Big flavors, big opinions, and big laughs. Does the floor really matter? Watch and find out.
🥃 Larceny Bourbon Showdown – Small Batch vs. Private Barrel Pick! Is the Thief Still Winning?
In this Tortured Bourbon showdown, Heather and B compare the easy-drinking Larceny Small Batch with a bold, barrel-proof Private Barrel Pick. It’s Heaven Hill’s wheated mash bill at two very different octanes—one mellow and approachable, the other fiery and full of personality. Along the way, they uncork the legend of John E. Fitzgerald, the original rickhouse thief, and decide which bottle still steals the show.
Bernheim Barrel Proof vs. Heaven Hill 19-Year Wheat Whiskey – Same Mash Bill, Two Very Different Stories
Same mash bill. Same distillery. Wildly different outcomes. In this episode, we put Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Barrel Proof up against the 19-Year Wheat Whiskey from their exclusive Heritage Collection. One is accessible and bold; the other is rare, refined, and ridiculously expensive. Is the extra age—and price—worth it? We taste, debate, and do the bourbon math so you don’t have to.
The Mythical Old Forester 1915 Blend – Can This Fan-Made Bourbon Beat the Originals?
In the finale of Old Forester Fridays, we put the legendary fan-made 1915 blend to the test. Can a DIY mix of 1910 and 1920 really beat the originals? Join Heather, B, and Aaron as they sip, rank, and settle the score in this high-proof showdown filled with flavor, fandom, and a fake label.
2XO Icon Series & Gem of Kentucky – Dixon Dedman’s Finest Blends?
In this Tortured Bourbon episode, Heather and B dive into Dixon Dedman’s bold 2XO Icon Series — the Kiawah Blend, Tribute Blend, and Innkeeper Blend — before finishing with a full bourbon review of the ultra-premium Gem of Kentucky. From flavor notes like stone fruit and banana bread to a $200+ single-barrel stunner, this is a must-watch for bourbon lovers, Dixon Dedman fans, and anyone curious about double-barreled Kentucky bourbon done right.
2XO Vinyl Bourbon Review – Is This the Thriller of Bourbon?
2XO Vinyl Bourbon promises a full-album bourbon experience—layered, bold, and music-inspired. In this review, we explore whether Dixon Dedman’s double-oaked blend lives up to the hype. Packed with tasting notes, pop culture pairings, and our signature wit, this pour might just be the Thriller of your bourbon shelf.