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Whiskey@Work

Homeslice Audio Network

267 episodes

14 hours ago

Whiskey@Work isn’t just another whiskey podcast; it’s your backstage pass to the world of whiskey without the snobbery. Hosts Mark Houston and Rob Henry pour up stories, laughs, and honest takes on bourbon, scotch, rye, tequila, and anything barrel-aged that crosses their glasses. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a seasoned collector, we bring you deep dives into distilleries, whiskey history, celebrity bottles, tasting adventures, and industry mysteries, all with a big side of humor. New episodes drop every Wednesday morning. Pull up a glass and join the fun.

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Whiskey@Work isn’t just another whiskey podcast; it’s your backstage pass to the world of whiskey without the snobbery. Hosts Mark Houston and Rob Henry pour up stories, laughs, and honest takes on bourbon, scotch, rye, tequila, and anything barrel-aged that crosses their glasses. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a seasoned collector, we bring you deep dives into distilleries, whiskey history, celebrity bottles, tasting adventures, and industry mysteries, all with a big side of humor. New episodes drop every Wednesday morning. Pull up a glass and join the fun.

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Episodes (20/267)

Whiskey@Work

The Vow of the Peacock

New year, bad decisions.

Rob and Mark kick off 2026 by talking about why New Year’s resolutions usually fall apart, how ancient civilizations handled fresh starts, and why sometimes leaning into the wrong idea feels oddly right. Along the way, they crack open Darts from Lasso Motel Whiskey, a bold, slightly rebellious bourbon finished in Armagnac, sherry, and cognac casks.

The conversation wanders through medieval knights swearing vows over roasted peacocks, the strange origins of smoking, Hollywood’s role in turning cigarettes into symbols, and why whiskey doesn’t always need to behave itself to be good.

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14 hours ago

27 minutes 19 seconds

Whiskey@Work

FAN FAVORITE: The Marshmallow Episode

Aired back in November 2024, this episode turned into a full-on fan favorite, and for good reason. What starts as an election day hang turns into a surprisingly deep, slightly ridiculous dive into marshmallows. Yeah… marshmallows. From ancient Egypt to campfire s’mores, the guys unpack the strange history behind one of the world’s sweetest treats, then accidentally pair it with the wrong bottle. Hotel Tango’s toasted marshmallow bourbon shows up uninvited, sparks debate, inspires cocktail ideas, and somehow works anyway. Add in whiskey fashion, Fireball chaos, sports heartbreak, overpriced bottles, and the kind of off-the-rails storytelling listeners love, and you’ve got an episode people keep coming back to.

Sometimes the best episodes are the ones that weren’t planned that way. This is one of those.

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3 weeks ago

28 minutes 23 seconds

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Whiskey We Loved, Whiskey We Survived

Rob and Mark pour their way back through 2025, from Ireland-only Redbreast and that Seahorse-in-a-perfume-bottle, to minty Dragon’s Milk, Fiesta Fest tequilas, Lucky Bastard single malt, and the Jack Daniels Heritage Barrel that vanished in record time. They swap stories about charity raffles stacked with Pappy and Blanton’s, South Dakota’s own Black Fork Farms, a surprise Scotch awakening with Mortlach and Tomatin, and then drop big news about Mountain West Whiskey Fest moving to the historic Hotel Alex Johnson with a wild Platinum lineup that includes Weller Millennium, Eagle Rare 17 and more.

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4 weeks ago

28 minutes 52 seconds

Whiskey@Work

King of Canyon Lake and the Screaming Pulaskis

Rob hangs out with Justin Hendrickson, the owner of Windsor Block Bar and a volunteer firefighter who somehow balances whiskey, community events and a whole lot of chaos. They crack open Wild Turkey Triumph rye, dig into the wild Nemo Volunteer Fire Department bourbon raffle packed with Pappy 20, Blanton’s sets, vintage Turkey, Jack gift boxes and a pile of other unicorn bottles, and talk about how whiskey folks tend to show up when it matters. They even drop a little hint about Whiskey Fest 2026 at the [REDACTED].

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1 month ago

27 minutes 18 seconds

Whiskey@Work

The Exact Moment Whiskey Is Born

Whiskey@Work hits pause on age statements and barrel talk and zooms in on the exact second whiskey is born. Rob and Mark dig into heads, hearts, and tails, how craft distillers make those tiny, risky cuts by taste and smell, and why big column stills handle it a whole different way. Then they crack open Woodinville Founders Find, a distillery-only blend of twelve year Tennessee whiskey and fifteen year Indiana bourbon, and try to pin down why this 107 proof pour feels weirdly “meaty” without wearing out your palate. Limited bottle, big flavor, lots of laughing in between the nerdy bits.

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1 month ago

25 minutes 8 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Phantom Kangaroos

Mark and Rob fall down a kangaroo rabbit hole after spotting the boxing 'roo on a bottle of Larrikin Bourbon. From jellybean-sized joeys and deadly kicks to phantom kangaroo sightings in places that definitely are not Australia, this one hops all over the map before landing back in Kentucky. The guys share their first impressions of Larrikin’s 8-year bottled in bond bourbon, unpack the Aussie slang behind the name, and dig into the story of founder Greg Keeley, who served in both the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy. Pour a dram and hop along,

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1 month ago

27 minutes 6 seconds

Whiskey@Work

The Blanton’s Episode At Last

In this Whiskey@Work pour, Rob and Mark finally crack open Blanton’s after more than 260 episodes and give it the spotlight it probably knew it deserved all along. They get into the life of Albert Bacon Blanton, the Kentucky colonel who climbed from teenage distillery worker to the guy steering Buffalo Trace through prohibition, the Depression, floods and war. The guys talk warehouse H, single barrel quirks, why Japan gets its own Blanton’s, and how every one of those squat little bottles can hit your glass a bit differently. They taste a regular Blanton’s single barrel next to Blanton’s Gold, share what they actually like about each, and tell the story of how those tiny racehorse toppers turned into a full eight letter collection. If you are into bourbon lore, horse talk and two friends being honest about the hype while still enjoying the pour, this episode fits right in your glass.

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1 month ago

27 minutes 43 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Toasted to Perfection

Rob and Mark crack open Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel and dive into what makes a barrel toasted vs. charred, from Roman casks and medieval coopers to the alligator char and modern finishing moves. Michter’s, Elijah Craig, Woodford, Westland, and St. Augustine all make cameos while the guys geek out on hemicellulose, lignin, and the sweet “mouth-hug” results: creamy vanilla, caramel, banana bread vibes, a little crème brûlée. Laughs, lore, and a pour that might become your new favorite.

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2 months ago

24 minutes 49 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Drinking with Dragons

The hunt is over. After five years of chasing down a bottle, Mark and Rob finally crack open Dragon’s Milk Bottled in Bond, a bourbon born from one of the most legendary barrel aged stouts in craft beer. From Michigan brewers to whiskey makers, New Holland Brewing’s journey sparks a wild conversation that drifts from cinnamon spiced tasting notes to ancient dragon myths and movie nostalgia. It’s a whiskey adventure wrapped in fire, folklore, and a little chaos, the way dragons and good bourbon should be.

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2 months ago

25 minutes 53 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Rob and Mark slide into spooky season with a glass in hand and tales that raise neck hairs. From Prohibition’s poisoned hooch and the Jake Leg shuffle to radiator‐still lore, cursed “blind barrels,” and that clingy whiskey fungus, it’s all here. The guys also dive into the angels’ share, the devil’s cut, and why some barrels seem to keep a little soul for themselves. Halloween vibes, warm pours, zero snobbery.

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2 months ago

26 minutes 11 seconds

Whiskey@Work

The Beast of Dufftown

This one started as payback. A friend drained Mark’s rare Redbreast bottle, so naturally the guys tracked down a Scotch he loves and drank it on air. That Scotch? Mortlach 16, the Beast of Dufftown. From a medieval churchyard in the Highlands to the mad genius who built its six stills and invented the mysterious “2.81 distillation,” this story winds through battles, blenders, and the birth of Glenfiddich. By the end, they raise a glass to the Wee Witchie, the science of Scotch, and a toast that’s equal parts revenge and reverence.

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2 months ago

26 minutes 11 seconds

Whiskey@Work

FAN FAVORITE: Tales from the Hollow with Nelson Eddy

We’re pouring another round of one of our all-time favorites! How much do you really know about Jack Daniel’s? Rob and Mark sit down with Nelson Eddy, the official historian and keeper of Jack’s story, to separate the myths from the mash. From the mysterious man behind the brand to the legendary Lynchburg spring, Nelson takes us deep into the roots of America’s most iconic whiskey. Grab a glass, kick back, and enjoy this encore pour of whiskey history, Jack Daniel’s style.

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3 months ago

59 minutes 11 seconds

Whiskey@Work

John Fitzgerald: Agent or Outlaw?

Mark and Rob settle in with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7-Year, tracing the bourbon’s colorful history from John E. Fitzgerald’s legendary “private stash” to why this wheated classic still stands out today. Along the way, the guys trade a few travel stories and plenty of laughs, but the spotlight stays on the caramel, toffee, and smooth finish of Old Fitz.

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3 months ago

23 minutes 39 seconds

Whiskey@Work

A Wee Bit Over Served

Pack your bags and maybe a liver or two because Whiskey@Work went international. From Rob’s first ever trip overseas to Houston’s nonstop chatter, the guys covered ground from Inverness to Edinburgh with a pit stop in London. Along the way they sipped drams at Glenfiddich, Tomatin, Benromach, GlenAllachie, Cardhu, Glen Garioch, and Holyrood. They ducked into countless pubs, wandered castles that have seen centuries of history, and braved ghost tours in bone stacked graveyards. This episode is equal parts whiskey, travel, and chaos served neat from Scotland.

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3 months ago

33 minutes 32 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Truck-Stop Diner in a Glass

Rob and Mark pregame for their Scotland adventure with a bottle that smells like a truck-stop diner: Bubba’s Secret Stills Pancakes & Bacon Whiskey. Airport rules, stretchy pants, Guinness dreams, and a plan to track every pour make this one a warm, crispy, maple-smoked hang with big travel energy. Sláinte.

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3 months ago

24 minutes 35 seconds

Whiskey@Work

The Sweet and the Peat

Rob’s voice is finally cooperating, the office printer is not, and the pour is Woodinville’s 2025 Harvest Release: Triple Barrel II, five years in new American oak, then a spin through used Islay Scotch and Portuguese port wine barrels. We dig into what “craft” really means, the Moët Hennessy acquisition, Washington’s open-air fermentation vibes, and a tasting ride that swings from berry-sweet to seaside savory. Plus: travel plans to Scotland and a quick Outlander detour for the romantics in the crowd.

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4 months ago

23 minutes 40 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Rob’s Royal Nut

Rob’s got a cold, Mark’s got a mission, and the pour of the day is Crown Royal Chocolate. The guys riff on Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel going full-time, wander through cacao’s wild backstory (from ancient drinks to Dutch presses), and break down why toasted and charred barrels tease out chocolatey notes in bourbon. Then it’s cocktail time with an instant crowd-pleaser: Crown Chocolate + Screwball over ice. Laughs, lore, and a dangerously dessert-like glass.

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4 months ago

24 minutes 32 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Rye at 230 Miles Per Hour

Rob powers through a sore throat while we crack a WhistlePig PiggyBack Alfa Romeo F1 G‑Force finished rye, a 100 percent rye kissed with lychee and oolong tea and “wind tunnel tested” barrels. We chase flavor notes, kick around wild F1 facts, and talk why whisky keeps showing up on race cars. We also hit the week’s big industry headline about Uncle Nearest and receivership. Pour something, settle in, and take this lap with us.

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4 months ago

25 minutes 22 seconds

Whiskey@Work

The Dalmore Detour

Rob and Mark are coming down from a rally week fueled by Jack Daniel’s Blackberry slushies and gearing up for their Scotland trip with a glass of Dalmore 12 in hand. Between rally beards, travel planning quirks, and the odd history of Scotch rules (pine barrels?!), they dig into the story of Dalmore’s royal stag, its unique cask-aging process, and why it’s a highland malt worth sipping.

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4 months ago

25 minutes 14 seconds

Whiskey@Work

Sip & Tell with Jed Lirette

In a tucked-away cabin during Sturgis, Mark sits down with Jed Lirette, Senior Brand Ambassador and Master Taster at Jack Daniel’s, to talk whiskey, travel, and what it’s really like to taste for one of the most famous distilleries in the world. From school field trips to the Lynchburg distillery to the surprising first sip of Jack’s new Blackberry flavor, Jed shares stories packed with authenticity, passion, and a little Tennessee grit.

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5 months ago

19 minutes 3 seconds