Scotch on the Bayou

Stellar blind tasting last night with some unique and amazing drams. So proud of .rayner.465 for nailing the stats on the second dram!
The beauty of a blind challenge is that marketing and perception are striped away. It's just you and the whisky. Enjoying it without pretense or expectations. You truly learn so much tasting this way.
Big thanks to Roy and David for organizing yet again such a special evening. Not only was the whisky top notch but it brought in so many whisky friends! The very best part!
Now, on to the main event today... film and drams! in Leith!

Flying.... not walking! On our way to Edinburgh to see so many wonderful whisky friends and have some stellar drams. And yeah, I'm also cramming for the EWA Diploma in Single Malt Whisky! Send me all the good juju!

Send us all the smooth move juju you can! These bottles and our belongings are about to make the big move! From the Swamp to the Cumberland Plateau!

We are LIVE tonight dramming with Deanston and Rick from The Whisky Zone! 8pm Central!

Deanston Warehouse Tour with Guest Rick Johnson - The Whisky Zone Serendipity brought a group of whisky fans together to experience the Warehouse tour and tasting at the fabulous Deanston Distillery. Days after the Indepen...

Oh, Deanston! What a time that was. And we are going to talk all about it... next month. 🥃
There is no show tonight or for the rest of August. Life is still a bit crazy with all we've had going on this summer, and the whisky is just gonna have to wait.
Thank you all for the lovely notes, messages, and words of encouragement as our family gets through some tough times. The sun is coming up, and things will be back on track soon.
Special thanks to my Patreon peeps and channel members for their patience!
Mark your calendar for September 16th when Rick Johnson will join me to talk about the Infamous Whisky Monday adventures at Deanston.
Love y'all! Mean it!
Slàinte Y'all 🥃🐊

LIVE Show - Tonight! 📽🥃 How do you introduce Scotch whisky to the uninitiated—friends, family, or curious colleagues?
They know you enjoy “the hard stuff,” but maybe they’re hesitant, have misconceptions, or are downright intimidated by the mysterious Water of Life. So how do you help them see what you see? That Scotch can be rich, nuanced… and yes, even approachable?

Join me and my guest, Jennifer, for a lively conversation as we share our favorite ways to welcome others into the world of single malt whisky—without scaring them off! From tasting tips to storytelling, we’ll explore how to turn skepticism into curiosity and maybe even spark a new whisky lover or two.

LIVE Show Tuesday Night! 🥃 We’re finishing the heels — those beloved last drams hanging around the back of the shelf. I’ll be pouring out the final sips of some memorable single malts, reminiscing about each bottle, and catching up with you all after my time away.

This will be the first in a new series to help us al finish off those bottles we wish could go forever. Bring your own heel pours and let’s toast to the next bottle together!

Loving. Generous. Whip Smart. Resilient. Sharp-witted. Strong. My mom, Marilyn. She was the greatest. I'm so thankful our family was there with her as she made her way to the heavens.
She made sure those she loved had what they needed. She taught me to believe I could do anything I wanted, even when she didn't understand or agree with it.
If you knew her, you were quite fortunate. I was blessed to have such an incredible mother. I'll miss her so much, but she'll always be with me in my heart, mind, and occasional snarky comeback.
All the prayers, well wishes, and good juju sent to me and Mark, my brother, Ethan, and sweet dad, Larry, are greatly appreciated. We will need them.
I'll see you again one day, Mom. I promise. - Your Dear One.

You’ve got that one bottle, don’t you? Sitting there. Untouched. Waiting for the “perfect moment.”
Well friend, this is the moment. 🥃

Join me TONIGHT on Scotch on the Bayou LIVE. We're talking about why we whisky lovers sometimes hold back—and how to finally enjoy those bottles we’ve been hoarding.
Because whisky is for celebrating… even if it’s just Tuesday.

8pm Central on YouTube and Facebook!

Is American Single Malt the Future of Whisky? 🇺🇲🌾🥃
In this special collaboration with Mark and Drew of the legendary , we dive into the rapidly growing world of American Single Malt Whisky. It's just received final approval to be a REAL whisky category. What does that mean for the US market and how will American Single Malts do internationally?
Join us tonight at 8pm as we compare flavor profiles, explore regulations, and taste through a few bottles that are pretty special for these guys.

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Mark and Drew from Scotch4Dummies join me Tuesday night to talk all things American Single Malt Whisky! And we will be tasting their ASM picks from Andalusia Whiskey Co. and Virginia Distillery Co. Let us know which ASM expressions you have enjoyed, which ones impressed you the most and how will this new category grow in today's market. Slàinté Y'all! 🥃🐊

American Single Malts - with guests Mark and Drew from Scotch 4 Dummies Is American Single Malt the Future of Whisky? 🥃In this special collaboration with Mark and Drew of the legendary Scotch 4 Dummies, we dive into the rapidly ...