Episodes!
ASW Fiddler Line Review | Georgia Bourbon Meets MGP Tradition
Heather and B head south to Atlanta, Georgia, to explore the ASW Fiddler Line — a bourbon series that blends Georgia soul with MGP precision. From the toffee-sweet Fiddler Wheated to the barrel-proof punch of the Toasted Cask Strength and the Encore Seelbach’s Pick, this episode is a jam session of caramel, spice, and toasted oak.
Rebel Bourbon Stave Showdown: Mocha Magic or Toasted Tragedy?
Two Rebel Bourbon single barrels. Two wildly different stave finishes. One delivers mocha magic. The other… not so much. But we’re not telling you which is which. Tune in to see which pour rises — and which one crashes and burns.
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 383 Bourbon Review | Nancy Fraley’s Legendary Cigar Blend Creation
Dive into our Pour Decisions Wednesday review of Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 383 bourbon. We explore Nancy Fraley’s legendary blending, unique Armagnac cask finishing, tasting notes, MSRP, and why this rare bourbon is perfect for cigar lovers.
Penelope Architect Crème Brûlée Bourbon Review | Dessert in a Glass or Just Hype?
Penelope Architect Crème Brûlée is one of the most talked-about limited bourbons of the year. Finished with French oak staves from Radoux, this release promises custard, caramelized sugar, and a silky dessert-like finish. But does it live up to the hype? Heather and B put it to the test on Pour Decisions Wednesday.
Outsourced and Outstanding? MGP Wheated Bourbon Review – Rare Saint, Old Louisville & Fiddler Chin Music
Three wheated bourbons, one Indiana distillery, and a whole lot of transparency talk. In this Tortured Bourbon episode, we review and rank Rare Saint, Old Louisville, and Fiddler Chin Music—all sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Proof, finishing, and honesty collide in this deep-dive tasting.
Indiana Undercover: MGP-Sourced Showcase – Part 2 | OKI, Penelope, and Three Chord Bourbon Reviews
Part 2 of our Indiana Undercover series dives deep into the sourced bourbon universe. We taste OKI Reserve, Penelope Bartender’s Reserve, and Three Chord Cask Finished—all from MGP but with wildly different end results. This is a masterclass in blending, finishing, and flavor transformation.
🥃 Indiana Undercover – Pt. 1: MGP-Sourced Bourbon Showdown
Same source, totally different bourbons? In Part 1 of our Indiana Undercover series, we blind taste three MGP-sourced whiskeys—Clyde May’s Single Barrel, Brother’s Bond Cask Strength, and Circle City Single Barrel—to see how mash bills, proof, and branding create wildly different pours from the same Indiana distillery.
Indiana Invades Bourbon Country: MGP Buys Lux Row Distillers
When MGP dropped $475 million to buy Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, it wasn’t just a business deal — it was a bourbon power play. In this episode, we explore how the king of Indiana-sourced whiskey officially took over Kentucky soil, what that means for beloved brands like Rebel and Ezra Brooks, and whether the bourbon in your glass still tastes like tradition… or corporate consolidation.
What the Heck is MGP and Why Should You Care?
What does Seagram’s, Universal Studios, and Indiana rye have in common? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B dive into the wild rise, fall, and resurrection of one of the most influential distilleries in America: MGP. Learn how a Kansas company bought a legendary distillery for just $11 million—and ended up producing some of the best bourbon and rye whiskey on the shelf today. Featuring tastings of Rossville Union Bottled-in-Bond and George Remus Single Barrel, this episode pulls back the curtain on the whiskey you thought you knew.
Peachy or Pitiful? Penelope Peach Old Fashioned Bourbon Review – Ready to Drink Cocktail Tasting
Is the Penelope Peach Old Fashioned Bourbon a peachy summer delight or just a syrupy mess? We poured it neat and on ice to find out — and Katie shocked us all.