Podcasts by The Neat Pour
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EP. 59 - Heaven Hill's Heavy Hitters from 2022-02-24T16:00
In this week's episode we get into two of Heaven Hill's heavy hitters, Old Fitz 13 and Parker's Heritage 11 Heavy Char. We paired them side by side to compare the distinct notes o...
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EP. 58 - Woodinville n Chill from 2022-02-17T18:00
In this week's episode we are getting into Woodinville. We were put on to this bottle after listening to Da Black and Bro...
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EP. 57 - Baker's Single Barrel from 2022-02-07T03:00
In this week's episode we are diving into Baker's single barrel. It has been revamped since its previous small batch version. Nik drops some bourbon news and Chalonda has a new cockta...
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EP. 56. - Coy Hill from 2022-01-31T03:00
In this week"s episode we dive into 4 offerings from Jack Daniel's, one of which is a highly sought after Coy Hill. Nik drops some history behind the brand as well as bourbon news., Ch...
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EP. 55 - Penelope from 2022-01-24T03:00
In this week's episode we are discussing Penelope both the barrel strength and the toasted barrel. We also discuss what we drank over the week and hit you with a little bourbon news.
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EP. 54 - I.W. Harper from 2022-01-17T10:00
In this week's episode we sip on I.W. Harper 15 year bourbon. Nik breaks down the history as well as a little bourbon news.
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EP. 53 - King of Kentucky from 2022-01-04T07:00
The Neat Pour is starting off the new year right with Brown Forman's mythical King of Kentucky. Only 2700 bottles released and we finally got our hands on one. Nik drops some bourbon histo...
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EP. 52 - Happy Wild Turkey Day from 2021-11-23T08:00
In this week's episode, we are digging into Wild Turkey's Rare Breed Rye. Nik gives us some Wild Turkey historical facts. We also, drink it along side the Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bour...
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EP. 51 - Booker's vs Little Book from 2021-10-19T08:00
In this week's episode we are getting down with Booker's and Little Book. These 2 products are both bold in flavor but each offer a distinct tasting. As usual Nik gets into some bourbo...
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EP. 50 - Battle of the Wheats from 2021-10-07T17:00
In this week's episode we get into Barrel Proof Larceny and the Binny's store pick The Old Elk Cask Strength. We also pair the OE with the Weller Full Proof to see if the claims are tr...
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EP. 49 - Remus Repeal Reserve from 2021-10-01T09:00
In this week's episode, we are sipping on Remus Repeal Reserve. A solid MGP product that is rye heavy and full of flavor. As usual our resident Liquor Historian Nik drops some Whiskey New...
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EP. 48 - Getting Down and Dirty with Buffalo Trace from 2021-09-22T15:00
In this episode, we are getting down with E.H Taylor Small Batch, E.H Taylor Barrel Proof and George T. Stagg Jr. Of course our resident liquor historian Nik drops a little bit of bourbon news ...
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EP. 47 - It's All About the Rye from 2021-09-06T18:00
In this weeks episode we dig into 2 heavy hitters, Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye and Four Gate's River Kelvin Rye. Both of these are hard hitting with bold flavor and has made it to our f...
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EP. - 46 Joseph Magnus from 2021-08-30T04:00
And we are back with a new episode, sipping on Joseph Magnus and the Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend. As usual our resident liquor historian Nik is going to drop some bourbon news and some history as ...
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EP. 45 - Sam Houston 15 Year from 2021-08-02T22:00
In this episode we break open Sam Houston's 15 year. This beautiful bottle gave Nik a new appreciation of bourbon proof and has made Chalonda's all time favorite list.
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EP. 44 - Peerless from 2021-07-27T22:00
Still reflecting on our Louisville trip we are diving into the Peerless Single Barrel. They are a small operation producing big things and has become one of our favorite staples on the bar.
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EP. 43 - Four Gate Batch 12 from 2021-07-19T07:00
This week we dive into Four Gate's Batch 12 the Kelvin Collaboration. It is being hailed as one of the best barrel-finished whiskeys of the year. We picked up this highly sought-after bottl...
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EP. 42 - Road Trip to Louisville from 2021-07-12T03:00
We are especially excited about this episode. We took a trip to Louisville, a few weeks ago. This time around we hit local spots, a couple of breweries and of course distilleries.
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EP. 41 - It's Our Anniversary from 2021-06-15T20:00
Time flies when you are drinking good bourbon. The Neat Pour has been in full swing for a year. What better way to celebrate than to pop open a bottle of Old Forester's Birthday Bourbon to ...
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EP. 40 - Bull Run&Mayor Pingree from 2021-06-07T06:00
In this episode, we dive into two Heavy Hitters, Bull Run & Mayor Pingree. Both are single-barrel store picks from Off-Premise a local shop in Chicago. They are big bold bourbons, with hin...
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EP. 39 - Wild Turkey from 2021-06-01T14:00
We are back from our 2-week hiatus, in this episode we discuss two of our favorite bottles from Wild Turkey as well as, Starward, an Australian Whiskey that is hitting the market.
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EP. 38 - FEW Spirits from 2021-05-09T22:00
In this episode, we are drinking local. F.E.W Spirits an Evanston, IL native and also only a mile away from The Neat Pour studio is dropping some award-winning spirits with their Immortal Rye.
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EP. 37 - Kansas City: Go Big or Go Home from 2021-05-03T01:00
In this week's episode, we dive into some love from Kansas City. We discuss how J. Rieger's whiskey was revived in 2009 as well as sip on some Martin City Anniversary Stout.
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EP. 36 - Sagamore Rye from 2021-04-26T01:00
In this week's episode, our beer world meets our bourbon world. Nik came across Sagamore Rye after learning that one of our local Chicago breweries, Begyle uses their barrels for one of th...
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EP. 35 - Old Scout&Boondocks from 2021-04-19T02:00
In this week's episode, we discuss two highly recommended products. Old Scout's Smooth Ambler Rye and Boondocks. First time having both products and turned out to be pretty good buys f...
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EP. 34 - Barrell Seagrass from 2021-04-12T08:00
In this week's episode, we sip on Barrell Craft Spirit's newest release Barrell Seagrass that is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys and finished in Martinique Rhum, Malmsey ...
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EP. 33 - Can't Take the Heat from 2021-04-05T08:00
There is a lot of heat in this episode. Hitting the Beam Suntory lineup, Knob Creek's 12 Year and Baker's 7 year came with the heat. After coming across an article about Baker&apos...
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EP. 32 - Guidance Whiskey&Ragtime Rye from 2021-03-29T08:00
In this week's episode, we are checking out Guidance Whiskey, which was suggested by The Swig Podcast not too long ago, and Ragtime Rye, which Nik picked up solely because it had Brooklyn B...
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EP. 31 - Heaven Hill Heavyweights from 2021-03-22T07:00
In this episode, we get into a couple of Heaven Hill's heavyweights, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof & Parker Heritage 10 Year Heavy Char. We discuss the differences of the flavor profile du...
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EP. 30 - Du Nord&Saint Cloud from 2021-03-18T12:00
In this episode, we highlight two black-owned distilleries in the industry. In a 61.7 billion dollar industry, less than 1% percent of it is black-owned. DuNord from Minneapolis, Mn, and Saint C...
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EP. 29 - Luck of the Irish from 2021-03-08T08:00
This week Nik is diving into the Irish Whiskeys Green Spot and Red Breast. Tune in as our dedicated "Liquor Historian" breaks down the difference between the three types of Irish Whis...
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EP. 28 - Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Lineup from 2021-02-22T14:00
In this week’s episode, we researched more about the Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey lineup, which holds roughly 12 products in their portfolio. Many are familiar with the beloved Willett Straight Ry...
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EP. 27 - Maker's Mark from 2021-02-15T10:00
In this week's episode, we get into Maker's Mark Cask Strength and the Black Bourbon Society Select, which is one of the main reasons why our show exists today.
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EP. 26 - A Midwinter Nights Dram from 2021-02-08T08:00
In this week's episode we perform the greatest act of all, which is drinking. A Midwinter Nights Dram Scene 8 Act 3, coming in with a spicy 95% Rye proving to be the perfect warmth on a po...
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EP. 25 - The Staggs from 2021-02-01T08:00
This week's episode is a real treat. We get into both the George T. Stagg and the Stagg Jr., both bourbons are bold, complex and bring that Kentucky Hug. We also bring a little bit of bourb...
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EP. 24 - Who Wants The Smoke? from 2021-01-25T09:00
It's all about the smoke in this episode. This week we dive into Smoke Wagon from Nevada H&C Distilling Company. Founded in 2012 and available in 11 states, this bourbon has been hitti...
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EP. 23 - The Best Under 40 from 2021-01-18T07:00
In this week's episode, we tap into a few of our favorite cost-effective and readily available whiskeys. Of course, there is always a thrill in the chase of hunting down the harder to find ...
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EP. 22 - Calumet Farm 14 Year from 2021-01-12T09:00
This week's episode is pretty quick. We discuss Calumet Farm, a single rack black 14-year bourbon. Barreled in March of 2006, it comes from just 19 barrels and is owned by Western Spirits...
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EP. 21 - NEW YEAR ...NEW BOURBON from 2021-01-04T08:00
Happy New Year! This week we are kicking off the new year with Barrell Bourbon's 2021 New Year. This one shocked us both because it was so dangerously smooth. A blend of 5, 9, 10, and 11-y...
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EP. 20 - The Sweet Mash - Mash Up from 2020-12-21T09:00
In this week's episode, Peerless and Wilderness Trail both are sweet mash bourbons bought to our attention by our local liquor specialist Stephanie. Nik drops us with some historical facts ...
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EP. 19 - Michter's 10 Year Bourbon from 2020-12-14T08:00
In this week's episode, we were able to get our hands on a bottle of the Michter's 10 Year Bourbon and compare it to their US1 Bourbon. Tune in as we discuss a little of Mitcher'...
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EP. 18 - Old Forester 150th Anniversary from 2020-12-07T07:00
In this week's episode, we are sipping on Old Forester's 150th Anniversary Batch 1 alongside their 1920. It's interesting to taste so many flavors that come from 1 mash bill.
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EP. 17 - Brooklyn's Roses from 2020-12-01T10:00
In this week's episode, we get into both the Four Roses Small Batch and Brooklyn Brewery's Black Ops, a Russian Imperial stout aged in the Four Roses Small Batch Barrels. Giving u...
EP. 16 - A Visit to Pappyland from 2020-11-23T07:00
In this week's episode, we get into the Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year and the Lot B. As always Nik drops some hard and interesting facts he read in the Pappyland book while taking Julien Van W...
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EP. 15 - Michter's Toasted Barrel from 2020-11-03T05:00
In this week's episode, Nik & Chalonda discuss Michter's Toasted Barrel.
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EP. 14 - The 12 Year Take Over from 2020-10-26T06:00
In the week's episode we get into Van Winkle's Lot B, Weller 12 as well as Goose Island's Anniversary BCS aged in Weller 12 barrels.
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EP. 13 - Sam Houston from 2020-10-19T12:00
In this week's episode, we give Sam Houston a spin as well as pair it up with 1792’s Bottled in Bond and Full Proof. As always Nik is coming through with the history of the bourbon and lit...
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EP. 12 - All About the Michter's from 2020-09-28T08:00
In this week's episode, we get into heavy with Michter's. The Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Sour Mash, and the 10 year. Each one has a different flavor profile, we discuss which one is our fav...
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EP. 11 - Colonel E.H. Taylor from 2020-08-31T07:00
In this week's episode, Nik & Chalonda dive into the back story of Colonel E.H. Taylor and break down the bottles of the Single Barrel vs. the Small Batch.
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EP. 10 - The Anniversary Sip with Old Fitzgerald 13 from 2020-08-25T21:00
In this week's episode, Nik and Chalonda decided to take a sip from 2 sentimental bottles. The Maker's Mark 46 Private Select Black Bourbon Society and the Old Fitzgerald 13 Bottle in ...
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EP. 09 - Weller&1792 Full Proof from 2020-08-17T06:00
In this week's episode, Nik & Chalonda break out the full proofs. 1792 and the highly sought after Weller Full Proof, after getting lucky and catching a Binny's store pick drop.
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EP. 08 - 2019 Thomas H. Handy from 2020-08-10T07:00
In this week's episode, Nik & Chalonda opened a bottle of 2019 Thomas H. Handy Rye Whiskey, which is 1 of 5 of Buffalo Trace's antique collection. We get into some of the rye whisk...
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EP. 07 - Booker's vs. Knob Creek from 2020-08-03T09:00
In this week's episode, Nik and Chalonda compare 2 of Beam Suntory’s bourbons, Booker's and the Knob Creek. We dive deep into these 2 bourbons to see if they are worth the hype.
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Ep. 06 - Rye is This? from 2020-07-27T07:00
In this week's episode, Nik & Chalonda go head to head with Kentucky Owl and Old Forester Rye Whiskeys as well as tackle a blind tasting. Listen to see which one came out on top, as we...
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EP. 05 - Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Face-Off from 2020-07-20T00:00
In this week's episode, Chalonda and Nik have a Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Face-Off with Journeyman's Corset, Whips & Whiskey and Heaven Hill's Larceny as well as giving a lit...
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EP. 04 - A Taste of Japan from 2020-07-06T06:00
In this week's episode, Nik and Chalonda dive into 4 Japanese Whiskeys. Hibiki, Ichiro, Nikka Pure Malt and Nikka Coffey Grain, discussing how each has an elegant, yet complex flavor.
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EP. 03 - The Mash Up of Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #2- Rock Hill Farms vs Blanton's from 2020-06-29T07:00
In this week's episode, Nik and Chalonda compare two of Buffalo Trace's Mash Bill #2 bourbons. Rock Hill Farms vs. Blanton's. Two of the most sought after bourbons in the market. ...
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EP. 02 - Four Roses 130th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch from 2020-06-22T07:00
This week Nik and Chalonda dive into bourbon news and topics while vibing and sipping on the Four Roses 130th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch. Stay tuned as Nik gives a detailed break do...
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EP. 01 - Introducing The Neat Pour from 2020-06-15T07:00
On the very first episode, Nik & Chalonda will introduce themselves and give a quick rundown as to how they started on this Whiskey & Bourbon journey together while sipping on some Uncle...
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EP. 01 - Introducing The Neat Pour from 2020-06-15T07:00
On the very first episode, Nik & Chalonda will introduce themselves and give a quick rundown as to how they started on this Whiskey & Bourbon journey together while sipping on some Uncle...
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