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You ever save a life at 2 a.m. with homemade elk jerky and a hazy memory of the Heimlich? Rob did, and that’s just how this episode starts. From wild wedding whiskey hauls to marshmallow-flavored regrets, the guys dive into a shopping spree gone sideways and wrap up their epic Benchmark Bourbon series with the bold Bonded and Full Proof bottles. They debate the true meaning of "full proof," accidentally insult Oak & Eden, and sip their way through some of the smoothest high-proof bourbon around. It’s Whiskey@Work, hydrated, educated, and probably a little overproofed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Rob’s headed north where the trees are few but the bourbon might be plentiful, and Mark’s just trying to remember which Benchmark bottle he poured. In this second sip of our Benchmark Whiskey series, we crack open the Small Batch and Single Barrel, dig into what makes a bourbon “blended” or “single,” and uncover why “small batch” means... whatever a distillery wants it to mean. We also chat about England finally giving its whiskey some proper rules, a wild new release from Little Book, and Maker’s Mark doing something they haven’t done in 70 years. Buckle up, this one’s smooth,...

Whiskey and… taxes? In this episode of Whiskey@Work, Rob and Mark do the unthinkable, crunch numbers. Kicked off by a viral TikTok, the guys dive deep into the federal excise tax world of bourbon, busting myths about what distillers owe and when. But don't worry, math class is short-lived. The real star of the show is Benchmark Whiskey. With the full line finally available in South Dakota, Rob and Mark crack open the 80-proof Black Label and the 86-proof Top Floor. No snobbery here, just budget-friendly bourbon, Buffalo Trace mash bills, and a whole lot of gratitude to Sheila Seger...

XO Marks the Spot this week on Whiskey@Work as Rob and Mark crack open a surprise bottle that showed up like bourbon Santa came early. It’s labeled “Pure Kentucky XO,” but what does that even mean? The guys try to figure that out while navigating tangents about Eagle Rare’s new 12-year release, bourbon’s shrinking demand, and whether Ozempic is coming for your whiskey shelf. Add a dash of rhubarb crisp, a shout-out to koalas, and a healthy dose of sarcasm—and you’ve got yourself another classic Tuesday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bears. Berries. Bourbon. This episode of Whiskey@Work gets wild as Rob and Mark sip on Bearproof Huckleberry Whiskey from Glacier Distilling in Montana. Along the way, they dive into the juicy history of huckleberries, grizzly bear encounters, and a surprising debate over Tombstone’s most misquoted line. Plus, we finally answer the question: can you farm a huckleberry? (Spoiler: kinda.) Packed with snark and just enough terroir talk to sound fancy—this one’s a smooth pour with a rugged finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The border might be closed, but the bar is wide open! On this episode of Whiskey@Work, Rob and Mark welcome back their favorite Canadian rockers, the Arcana Kings, for an international whiskey summit that’s all about building bridges and busting chops. The crew reminisces about wild Sturgis rallies, epic recording sessions, and the finer points of bagpipes in rock. Things get especially spirited as the gang swaps rare pours: Saskatoon’s Lucky Bastard single malt and the fire-breathing Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill straight from Tennessee. With a little friendly heckling and a whole lot of laughter, both sides sign a “Treaty...

Hop into this episode of Whiskey@Work, where things get pretty amphibious. Mark and Rob take a wild detour through the world of frogs, covering everything from pet snakes at the bar and freeze-proof Alaskan frogs to the surprisingly tough hairy frog that can actually make its own claws. They also get into the infamous poison dart frog, some wild frog trivia, and why Ireland’s native toad prefers running over hopping.After the amphibian adventure, the guys finally sip on Natterjack Irish Whiskey, which is triple distilled, aged in ex-bourbon barrels, and finished in new American oak. Along the way, they answer...

In this episode of Whiskey@Work, Mark and Rob dig into the newly released Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey, one of the oldest and rarest expressions Jack has ever put on the shelf. They break down the surprising history of Jack's age-stated whiskeys, why the brand dropped age statements for decades, and what led them back to long-aged bourbon in today’s market. Plus, the guys talk about Chris Stapleton’s Traveller becoming the first official whiskey of Major League Baseball, and a new addition to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection: E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond. Along the way, there's a little roadside confession, a...

After a long detour through tequila country, the boys are back on the bourbon trail—and this time, they’ve got country music star Brandon Jones riding shotgun. In this episode of Whiskey@Work, Mark and Rob crack open Row 94, the new celebrity bourbon from Dierks Bentley, and talk all things music, whiskey, and...Chad Greenway? From activated charcoal hangover hacks to awkward Viking fan confessions, this one’s got everything—including a whiskey designed to pair with cigarettes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this final leg of our tequila adventure, we dive into the smoky world of mezcal! Rob and Mark sip their way through artisanal spirits, debate wolves vs. leopards, confess their tragic 8th-grade hair choices, and welcome special guest Clay Birkeland to raise the IQ—and the glass—just a little. Plus, we gear up for Mountain West Fiesta Fest with tales of tequila, trust, and a surprising amount of talk about perms. It's smoky, it’s silly, and it's a perfect send-off to our tequila series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.