Episodes!
Barrell Bourbon Showdown: New Year 2025 vs. 15-Year Cask Strength
Two Barrell Bourbons. One showdown.
In this Hoppy Wednesday episode, Heather and B pit the bold, oak-heavy Barrell 15-Year Cask Strength against the bright, layered Barrell New Year 2025. It’s a cask strength clash filled with tasting notes, high-proof laughs, and a surprise verdict. Which pour earns top honors—and which one steals your heart? Pour a glass and find out.
Four Walls Whiskey Review – Rob McElhenney’s Irish American Whiskey Tribute
In this special episode, we review Four Walls Whiskey—created by the cast of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia—as a tribute to bar culture and Rob McElhenney’s birthday. Blending Irish and American whiskey styles, this surprisingly smooth pour delivers flavor, heart, and a healthy dose of Philly chaos.
Rebel Bourbon 6 Year 100 Proof Review – The Keith Richards Whiskey with Rock ‘n’ Roll History
Rebel Bourbon 6 Year 100 Proof brings Stitzel-Weller heritage and rock ‘n’ roll swagger to your glass. In this review, we explore its ties to Keith Richards, Billy Idol, and wheated bourbon royalty—plus full tasting notes and why this bold rebrand might be one of the best budget pours of 2025.
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.
Widow Jane 10 Year Bourbon Review – Is This Brooklyn Bottle Worth the Buzz?
Can a Brooklyn-born bourbon compete with the big Kentucky names? In this episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B review Widow Jane 10 Year—a bold blend of sourced bourbons proofed with limestone water and aged in the heart of NYC. Is it hype, or a hidden gem?
Gourmet Bourbon Pairing at Iron Oaks | Wings, Burgers, and Bold Sips
In this flavor-packed episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B visit Iron Oaks in Raleigh to pair smoky BBQ wings, gourmet charcuterie, and a decadent mushroom Swiss burger with bold, hand-selected bourbons. It’s food, bourbon, and good times—served neat.
Gifted Horse Bourbon Review – An Accident Worth Drinking?
A blending mistake turned bourbon miracle? In this week’s Hoppy Wednesday, we review Gifted Horse Bourbon from Orphan Barrel—a chaotic mix of 17-year-old bourbon, 4-year-old bourbon, and corn whiskey that somehow works. Heather and B break down the flavors, the backstory, and why this “beautiful accident” might just earn a spot on your shelf.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon: the Secrets are Revealed!
In the most unhinged bourbon review we’ve ever filmed, Tortured Bourbon reveals the true secret behind Buffalo Trace—and it’s not what you think. Lab coats, vodka tastings, conspiracy theories, and bison visions collide in this wild ride of an episode. It’s bourbon lore meets April Fools’ chaos. Trust us—you’ll never look at Wheatley Vodka the same way again.