Neatly On The Rocks

Page chats with friend and flavor expert Elan Johnson. From how liquor stores acquire highly allocated bottles to metal ice cream and how to unearth pairing whiskey to people, this conversation between friends is one you won't want to miss. 

Have you ever wondered what allocated whiskey was or why it was allocated at all? Are you wanting to become a hunter of bourbon? We chat all about the September releases, what allocation means, and how you might go about hunting this Fall. I also dive into the importance of gratitude. How it changes our lives, how to practice it, and what it really is. Welcome to my TED Talk! ******** Show Notes ********  Michael Bloom's 50 State Whiskey Blend: https://www.50stateblend.com/home Breaking Bourbon's Release Calendar: https://www.breakingbourbon.com/release-calendar 

Looking for your next daily drinker? Struggling to find a budget-friendly bottle of bourbon? Maybe COVID  has taken a toll on your whiskey budget. On this episode, Page does a blind taste test and ranking of 6 bourbons that you can pick up for $25 or less at nearly any liquor store. She also chats about Whiskey Webs, a raffle that might make you the new owner of a very special whisky collection, and other industry news.    *** SHOW NOTES *** LINKS FROM EPISODE: Whiskey Webs Research Site: http://www.whiskeywebs.org/ Wired Article: https://www.wired.com/story/whiskey-webs/ Whisky Raffle: https://raffall.com/116359/enter-raffle-to-win-rare-whisky-collection-hosted-by-dale-tate BOURBONS RATED: Ezra Brooks 90 Proof Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Old Grand Dad Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Woodford Reserve Hayes Parker

As Bourbon Heritage Month wraps up, it's time to celebrate the beauty of the spirit and how entwined the history of this spirit is with the history of the country that birthed it. We dive into recent whiskey news, review two very different Bourbons (Four Roses and Blanton's anyone?), and learn a bit about a bunch of whiskey related things. 

After a much-needed hiatus, Page is refreshed and back to explore the world of whiskey, and so much more. Tune in to this mini-episode relaunch!

Page sits down with Lisa Carrington, better known as The Cocktail Maven on Instagram. They talk cocktails, the spirits community, and life. This is the first "Sippin' With" series episode, designed to highlight the great conversations that can arise organically in our community when two people sit down for a chat with a cocktail or a whiskey.

It's the 243rd birthday of America, and what better way to celebrate our declaration of independence than by drafting a Whiskey Drinker's Bill of Rights? On this episode, Page outlines the rights and responsibilities of whiskey lovers as she sees them.

For some, Summer signals the end of whisky season. Page walks through some great whisky and cocktail options to keep your whisky cabinet open all summer long. 

What started as a normal home brewing kit gift turned into a passion and career for Megan Greenwood, owner of Greenwood Brewing in Phoenix, AZ. Megan and I chat about how her engineering background is perfect for this journey, the surprising but amazing path she's found herself on, and how creating a brewery centered around the palate of women came about. 

Wondering what to get the whiskey-loving guy in your life for Father's Day? Page has you covered with over 20 different gifts, sure to satisfy even the most outfitted of whisky drinkers! ***SHOW NOTES*** CIGARS -Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial -Perdomo Champagne -Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sungrown -Rocky Patel 55 Robusto -Cigar whisky glass http://bit.ly/BBBWhiskeyCigarGlass  -Cigar whisky tray http://bit.ly/cigarandwhiskeytray  CLEAR ICE GADGETS -OnTheRocks https://clearice.rocks/  -Wintersmiths https://www.wintersmiths.com/  BOOKS -The Way of Whisky http://bit.ly/TheWayofWhiskey  -The World Atlas of Whisky http://bit.ly/WorldAtlasofWhisky  -American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit http://bit.ly/WhiskeyBourbonRye  COCKTAIL MIXERS/TOOLS -AZ Bitters Lab https://azbitterslab.com/   -Iconic Cocktail Co https://www.iconiccocktail.com/  -Baraphernalia's beautiful cocktail shakers http://bit.ly/BeautifulShakers  -Barspoons http://bit.ly/barspoons  -Muddlers & Strainers htt

Mead is having a moment. And while usually we're all about whisky here, it's impossible to pass up the opportunity to learn all about the golden elixir when a new meadery opens right in the Phoenix Metro! Page sits down with Ben and Cross of Scale and Feather Meadery based in Avondale, AZ to chat about their journey and learn all about honey wine.  Show Notes: If you find yourself wanting to visit our new friends at Scale and Feather, their hours are: Tue-Thur: 4:30pm - 9:00pm Fri: 4:30pm - 10:00pm Sat: 12:00pm - 10:00pm Sun: 10:00am - 2:00pm - great festivities with meadmosas!! Address: 1050 N Fairway Dr, Building E, Suite 112 Avondale, AZ Social Media: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleandFeatherMead/ Instagram: @scaleandfeathermead  

One of Arizona's best vineyards has broken into the whiskey game with a 2-year old straight bourbon. I got to sit down with Flying Leap's very own Mark Beres to discuss his love of the brown liquid, why a winery decided to dive into spirits, and the challenges in starting a distillery.

Blended whiskies have a bad rap, but is that deserved? I give a bit of the history behind blends and why they draw so much ire, and give my defense of them and review four different blends. Blends Reviewed: Pig's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky Isle of Skye 8 Year Scotch Whisky Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task Whistlepig Old World Cask Finish 12 Year Flaviar NYC Pick Mention: Scotchdale 8 Year Blended Scotch Whisky Jim Brockmire: A character in the IFC show Brockmire, who has a love of rye whiskey and baseball. 

Three years ago, John and Travis came up with a wild idea: Scotchdale. They wanted to bring the fun of Scottsdale, AZ to a scotch whisky that was budget-friendly and delicious. I sat down to chat with them about this idea they turned into reality and the fruits of their labor. 

NotR is BACK! And Page kicks the second season off by chatting with Chase Estrin, a partner at Adventurous Stills Distillery in Tempe, AZ. This small batch distillery makes a variety of delicious spirits, but their main focus is definitely on whiskey. It's a chat about the journey of owning a distillery, the challenges involved, and the joy of pursuing this passion! So sit down with a glass of your favorite brown liquor, and get ready to learn about one of Arizona's up and coming distilleries. 

Finding great bourbon at an affordable price can be a challenge, so Page put together a list of great bourbons that are bound to fit within any budget. We're talking great whiskey options under $20, $30, $40 and $50, so sit back and get ready to add some great bottles to your bar at home! On this episode, Page also mentions some bourbon soaked cherries she made - the recipe used can be found here: https://www.tastingtable.com/cook/recipes/Bourbon-Soaked-Cherries-Recipe  

This week, Page interviews Head Distiller Brant Gasparek of SanTan Distillery. They chat about his journey from the stove to the still, SanTan's expansion from brewing to distilling spirits, and more. Page also reviews SanTan's Single Malt Whiskey Sacred Stave. 

Are you planning a trip to the legendary Isle of Islay? Is it on your whisky bucket list? If not, it should be! Page reviews her trip to Islay, offers thoughts on what distilleries should top your list, and reviews Lagavulin 16.

There are a lot of whiskey lovers in pop culture, and now it's time to rank them. Where do Ron Swanson, Ron Burgundy, and others rank? Tune in and find out, and also enjoy a review of The Glenlivet 15.

On this episode, Page takes some of the most common myths about whiskey busts them up. She also reviews two whiskeys: a small batch and a single malt whiskey from Lambay, a new Irish whiskey company.