Benchmark 8 is the KING (arguably) of the bottom shelf. Now they are weighing into the big boy bourbon arena with BENCHMARK BARREL PROOF at 125 proof. If regular BM (a Buffalo Trace product) is good for the price, how does the high proof measure up? Find out with the Drink Neat Guys.

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38: Big Boy Benchmark

Last weekend, the Drink Neat Guys traveled to Columbus, Ohio to tour and sample Watershed Distillery. Wes, better know as @a.bourbon.dad on TikTok was our tour guide and agreed to sit down with us to discuss bourbon, Watershed and all things TikTok. It was a great conversation.

37: Watershed Moments

The long-awaited BOTTOM SHELF BOURBON episode is finally here. Listen as the Drink Neat Guys and a few friends explore the seedy, dark and often nasty underbelly of the bourbon aisle.

Ep 36: What Can I Get For $12?

Join us as we sample Bulleit Rye, Kentucky Owl 11 Year Old Rye, Michtner’s Barrel Strength Rye and Minor Case Rye with our special guest Duck Nasty.

35: DNG (& Duck) v. Rye

On this episode, we go south of the border (our border anyway) and sample some Chattanooga Whiskey Straight Bourbon at 91 proof and 111 proof. Same mash bills, but is the taste the same? Find out and thanks for listening. Don’t forget our friends at ABarAbove. Great barware for the craft cocktail connoisseur in your […]

34: Going South of the Border

Timmy arranges a blind tasting of four similar mash bills yielding surprisingly different results. Enjoy this episode, with two special guests, as we discuss the complexities and the taste of water chestnuts over glazed ham. ABarAbove Link

33: Bourbon, Biscuits & Blind Tasting

In downtown Lexington, KY there are several “new” distilleries. I say new because they haven’t been in business for eons like some of the bigger distilleries. We applaud these upstarts and want to celebrate them. The Drink Neat Guys went to tour Barrel House Distillery, the makers of Rockcastle Bourbon. Not everything goes as planned, … Continue reading "32: Barrel House and the Elkhorn Tavern"

32: Barrel House and the Elkhorn Tavern

Tesla launched its own brand of tequila. This episode is a cross-over with “The EV Diaries” podcast hosted by Ben about electric vehicles. If you’re EV curious, be sure to check it out. Ben discusses EV in small town America. It’s a fun ride. Be sure to check out ABarAbove for great barware and help … Continue reading "Special Episode: Teslaquila… Heck Yeah!"

Special Episode: Teslaquila… Heck Yeah!

So, screw you all of those people that said we wouldn’t last 3 episodes! In all seriousness, we started a year ago wanting to challenge you to “taste what’s in your glass” before deciding how you wanted to drink it. I know that is a subtle thing and may not seem important, but life is … Continue reading "IT’S OUR ANNIVERSARY!!!"

IT’S OUR ANNIVERSARY!!!

In this episode, we are sipping some rums and finding our beach. Summers over, but there’s always time for tiki drinks and good rum. A review of Bacardi Gold, Anejo Cuatro & Reserva Ocho in a Drink Neat Guys sorta way.

31: Bat Sh*t Crazy Good!

July 24th is National Tequila Day, but for the Drink Neat Guys, everyday is tequila day… except maybe for Timmy. We didn’t get together on the 24th, but we did the following day. Join us as we look at Manik Reposado, El Tesoro Reposado, Hussong’s Reposado and the surprising Kirkland Signature Anjeo from Costco. Tequila … Continue reading "30: National Tequila Day"

30: National Tequila Day

We are back together for the first time in forever and to celebrate, Tim breaks out Knob Creek 9, 12 and 15 year old. Video will soon be available on our YouTube channel.

29: Knob Creeks

Today, we take on The Rock’s tequila, TEREMANA. How does it rank compared to some of the other tequilas we prefer? And what does Timmy think? That’s the real question.

28: TEQUILA TUESDAY! TEREMANA

Today, in honor of the Kentucky Derby, we discuss the Mint Julep.

27: Mint Juleps

Tim shares a bargain bin find with a selection of Sierra Norte Whiskeys. Join us as we find out if it was a good decision or not.

26: Mexican Whiskey

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