Brothers Of The Dram

On this episode the Brothers talk about Costco's Kirkland whiskey. There is much more to it than you'd think. If you have a Costco membership and have been skipping on Kirkland brand, you might be missing out on something amazing. Also, in some places you can buy this whiskey without even being a Costco member. A.J. is a little under the weather but that doesn't stop him and Eric from bringing you the facts! Pour yourself a dram and enjoy. A.J. sips on Knob Creek 12yr - 50% ABV Eric sips on Costco Kirkland Irish Whiskey - 40% ABV

A.J. is BAAACK! On this episode the Brothers are back and they come with some laughs and of course, trash talking. They recap on their May the 4th of what whiskey they enjoyed. Nick Offerman's new bottle with Lagavulin and a question for their listeners. A.J. - Johnnie Walker High Rye - 45% Eric - Uncle Nearest 1856 - 50%

On this episode Eric is on a "Han Solo" mission. Fuel up the Millennium Falcon because this episode is going to a galaxy far far away. Eric talks about nerdy/geeky whiskey accessories as well as whiskey. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy. Eric - whiskey and coke using Kirkland Irish Whiskey - 40% ABV

On this episode the Brothers sip and review Old Fitzgerald 14 year Bottled In Bond bourbon. If you're a fan of whiskey we are sure you've heard of "Old Fitz" before. Does the whiskey live up to the hype? Pour yourself a dram and enjoy the show. TOGETHER WE DRINK!! A.J. and Eric sip on Old Fitzgerald 14 yr BIB - 50% ABv

On this episode the Brothers talk about a few bottles that will be released soon. We are confident you will want to pick up at least one of these. Eric got to see A.J.s wall of whiskey over the weekend. Needless to say he was shocked but not surprised. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy. Brothers and Sisters, TOGETHER WE DRINK! A.J. - SMWSA Dangerously innocent and sweet - 58.6% Eric - Jameson Irish Whiskey - 40%

On todays episode the Brothers taste and review Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. Since Eric is into rye whiskey do you think he's going to love this one? You may be surprised about this whiskey review. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy. TOGETHER WE DRINK! A.J. and Eric sip on Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey - 59.8% ABv

On this episode the Brothers talk about the top 20 countries that import the most whiskey. Do you think your country made this list? If so, at what number? Pour yourself a dram and enjoy the show. Brothers and Sisters, TOGETHER WE DRINK! A.J. sips on Ardbeg mix (wee beastie, 10yr, AN OA) - Unknown ABV Eric sips on Crown Royal - 40%

On this episode A.J. talks about clearing your palate while doing whiskey tastings. The recommended way to do it by a master distiller. Also, the type of ice to use when enjoying a pour. Not all ice is the same and it will affect your flavor profile. Lastly he will let you know about a few whiskey releases in April to keep an eye out for. A.J. sips on Jameson IPA Edition - 40% ABV

On this episode the Brothers catch up on what they did for St. Patrick's Day. They talk about enjoying Irish whiskey and green beer, of course. If like classic mix drinks you will not want to miss this episode. They cover six twists on classic whiskey cocktails. Pour a dram, or have yourself a green beer while you listen to this post St. Patrick's Day episode. A.J. sips on Bushmills Prohibition Recipe Irish Whiskey - 46% ABV Eric sips on Jameson Irish Whiskey - 40% ABV

On this episode the Brothers finally deliver on their promise. They put together a smorgasbord of different types of snacks and food to pair with bourbon. Some of these are a hit and some are a huge miss. Listen in as they do the hard work for the people and take one for the team. Have you had any of these with whiskey before? Do you have a favorite snack with whiskey? Send them a DM on instagram which what you enjoy @Brothersofthedram. A.J. and Eric sip on Woodford Reserve Bourbon - 45.2% ABV

On this episode the Brothers review Angel's Envy Rye whiskey. Have you had this one before? If so, does it remind you of a seasonal holiday? Pour yourself a dram and enjoy a few laughs as A.J. and Eric diagnose this whiskey. What BOTD rating would you give it? A.J. and Eric sip on Angel's Envy Rye - 50% ABV

On today's episode Eric is going solo and bringing you the worlds best small batch bourbon. Here is a hint...it's not one of the main whiskey brands you would expect. If you're into small batch you will want to pull up a chair and listen in. This whiskey isn't too hard to get your hands on. Pour yourself a dram and sip along. Cheers! Eric - Bushmills Irish Whiskey - 40% ABV

On this episode the Brothers have special guests Mike and Dolly, founders of The Bar Book. This is a very fun and lively interview where Mike and Dolly bring alcohol lovers something they need in their everyday lives. Have you ever wondered about different whiskey or spirits you might like? Maybe your flavor profile can lead you to something you've never heard of before. This new app will change your life. Pour yourself a dram and listen in to find out more. A.J. sips on Angel's Envy Rye - 50% ABV Eric sips on Powers John's Lane - 46% ABV Mike sips on Kentucky Owl Maighstir - 50% ABV Dolly sips on Cooper's Craft Barrel Reserve - 50% ABV

On this episode the Brothers talk about 7 Black owned whiskey brands in celebration of Black History month. These all have a great back story and we want to support them. I'm sure you all have heard of at least one of them...especially since we dedicated a previous episode to it. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy! A.J. sips on Uncle Nearest 1856 - 50% ABV Eric sips on Kirkland Irish whiskey (40%ABV) and coke

On this episode the Brothers kick back and talk about Eric's trip to Vegas. He provides a funny tip on how to get free drinks while you're out there. As usual they are arguing about something they disagree on. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy this laid back episode. Cheers! A.J. sips on Yellow Stone bourbon - 46.5% ABV Eric sips on Smoke Wagon Bourbon - 45% ABV

On todays episode A.J. talks about the top 10 most popular whiskey brands in bars across 33 countries. Do you think you can guess all 10? He also covers what the future might look like for whiskey brands in bars. Have you tried this new way of enjoying your whiskey neat? You will be shocked about his findings. A.J. sips on Breckenridge PX Cask Finish - 45% ABV

On this episode the Brothers taste and review Bunker Rye whiskey. Have you heard of this brand before? It was created by a distillery known for their liqueur, Whidbey Island Distillery. Eric brings whiskey history to learn a little more about the brand and how this whiskey came to be. Pour yourself a dram and enjoy.

The Brothers are back with the first episode of 2024. What better way to start the year than with a whiskey review. On this episode they review Uncle Nearest 1856 and they reveal their new whiskey rating system. Will this be a whiskey worth purchasing? Pull up a chair, pour a dram and be ready for some laughs around whiskey talk. A.J. and Eric sip on Uncle Nearest 1856 - 50% ABV

On this episode the Brothers talk about their favorite episodes and whiskeys of the year. They also talk about their least favorite whiskey and what they've enjoyed about doing the podcast in 2023. They have goals for next year which include a new whiskey ranking system. As usual, pour yourself a dram and enjoy. A.J. sips on Bulleit Old Fashioned Premix - 37.5% ABV Eric sips on mix of 3 Ardbegs (Ten, An OA & We Beastie) - ABV unknown

This is the Brothers last whiskey review episode of the year and they are finishing 2023 with a BANG. They taste and review Jack Daniel's Frank Sinatra select and The Dalmore King Alexander III. Will these reach the top score of being Epic whiskeys or will they fall short? Pull up a chair, pour yourself a dram and enjoy. A.J. and Eric sip on JD Frank Sinatra Select - 45% ABV and The Dalmore King Alexander III - 40% ABV