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17 Nov 202338: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #500:06:47

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:19 Whiskey #5

03:17 Whiskey #12

05:09 Smash Sip or Pass


What notes do you look for on the palate of wheated whiskey?

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24 Nov 202340: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #700:06:12

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:19 Whiskey #7

03:01 Whiskey #10

04:42 Smash Sip or Pass


What whiskey have you found to be fantastic on the nose for you?

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14 Apr 202303: Smash, Sip or Pass - Larceny A122 Barrel Proof + Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength00:09:14

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Larceny A122 Barrel Proof 124.4 Proof, a wheated bourbon from Heaven Hill with a higher wheat percentage in the mashbill at 20%, ~6-8yrs old
  • Bulleit Bourbon Barrel Strength 120.2 Proof


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14 Jul 202317: Smash, Sip or Pass - Castle & Key Rise + Roots of Ruin Gin00:08:10

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Castle & Key Rise, Spring 2022 Seasonal Gin, 103 Proof
  • Castle & Key Roots of Ruin, Dry Gin, 106 Proof


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20 Oct 202331: Smash, Sip or Pass - Willett Be A Smash?00:06:22

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Willett, Johnny Drum, Straight Kentucky Boutbon Whiskey, 101 Proof
  • Willett, Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Rye, 108.8 Proof

Which bottles are absolute smashes for you?

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28 Jul 202319: Smash, Sip or Pass - Jack Daniel's Triple Mash + Chattanooga Whiskey Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished00:06:19

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Chattanooga Whiskey, Tennessee High Malt, Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished, 95 Proof
  • Jack Daniel's, Triple Mash, A blend of bonded American malt, rye and Tennessee whiskies, Bottled in Bond, 100 Proof

What are some Tennessee whiskies that you like?

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04 Aug 202320: Smash, Sip or Pass - Suerte Tequila Reposado + Añejo00:05:06

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Suerte Tequila Reposado, aged 7 months in American white oak barrels, 80 Proof
  • Suerte Tequila Añejo, aged 24 months in charred American oak whiskey barrels, 80 Proof

What are some reposado and añejo tequilas that you like?

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23 Jun 202315: Smash, Sip or Pass - Distillery 291 Colorado Bourbon Whiskey + Colorado Whiskey Single Barrel Barrel Proof00:08:48

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Distillery 291 Single Barrel Barrel Proof Colorado Bourbon Whiskey, corn, malted rye and malted barley mash, aged in American white oak, finished with Aspen Staves, 128.3 Proof
  • Distillery 291 Single Barrel Barrel Proof Colorado Whiskey, Colorado Rye, malted rye and corn mash, aged at least 1 year in an American Oak Barrel finished with Aspen Staves, 129.3 Proof


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22 Sep 202326: Smash, Sip or Pass - Blade and Bow + David Nicholson Reserve00:05:04

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Blade And Bow, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 91 Proof
  • David Nicholson Reserve, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 100 Proof

What Kentucky Straight Bourbon do you like?

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29 Sep 202327: Smash, Sip or Pass - Angel's Envy Port Wine + Boulder Spirits Sherry Cask00:05:46

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Angel's Envy, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels, 86.6 Proof
  • Boulder Spirits Sherry Cask, Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks, 94 Proof

What finished whiskies do you like?

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03 Nov 202334: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #100:07:41

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we kicked off our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated bourbons to crown our champion of the wheats.

Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:24) Whiskey #1

(02:28) Whiskey #16

(05:13) Smash Sip or Pass


What do you think of wheated whiskey? Do you like it or is it not for you?

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28 Apr 202306: Smash, Sip or Pass - Pendleton Rye + Pikesville Rye Whiskey00:07:11

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Pendleton Rye, a 100% Canadian rye whisky, aged 12 years, 80 Proof - shoutout to a listener for giving us a sample
  • Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey, aged at least 6 years, 110 Proof


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26 May 202311: Smash, Sip or Pass - Starlight Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey + Kentucky Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey00:07:17

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Starlight Carl T. Huber's Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey, aged 4 years, finished in French Oak, 111.3 Proof
  • Kentucky Peerless Double Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 108.4 Proof


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09 Jun 202313: Smash, Sip or Pass - The Macallan 12 yr Double Cask + Tomintoul 16 yr00:07:40

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • The Macallan 12 yr Double Cask, Single Malt Scotch, matured in sherry seasoned American and European oak casks, 86 Proof
  • Tomintoul 16 yr, Single Malt Scotch, 80 Proof


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01 Sep 202323: Smash, Sip or Pass - Delightful Noses Blind Tasting00:06:07

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass, we continue our blind tasting with some selections that delight us with their notes on the nose.

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Have you done a blind tasting before? What surprised you about it?

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02 Jun 202312: Smash, Sip or Pass - ASW Duality Double Malt + 13th Colony Distilleries Southern Rye00:09:24

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • ASW Duality Double Malt Whiskey, malted barley and malted rye, 88 proof
  • Thirteenth Colony Distilleries Southern Rye Whiskey, 95% rye, toasted French Oak spiral finish, 95 proof


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04 Apr 202300: Intro + Herradura Tequila Reposado Double Barrel00:19:20

In this intro episode, get to know Yakira from The Curated Cup and hear tasting notes on Herradura Tequila Reposado Double Barrel.


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19 May 202310: Smash, Sip or Pass - Bushmills Original + Bushmills 10yr + Bushmills 12yr00:07:02

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Bushmills The Original, 80 Proof, a combination of their single malt and a lighter grain whiskey
  • Bushmills 10 yr, Single Malt, 100% malted barley, aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks and Bourbon Casks, 80 Proof
  • Bushmills 12yr, Single Malt , 100% malted barley, aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks and Bourbon Casks before finishing in Marsala Wine Casks, 80 Proof


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31 Dec 202351: Cheers To You + 202300:04:39

In this episode, we look back on the year 2023 and talk about our tastings and learnings.


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(00:45) What we saw

(01:51) What we tasted

(03:05) What we learned


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29 Dec 202350: Smash, Sip or Pass - Top 5 Episodes of 202300:13:53

In this episode, we give our Top 5 Smash, Sip or Pass episodes of 2023.


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(01:29) #5

(04:02) #4

(06:26) #3

(09:48) #2

(11:35) #1


What did you think about this Top 5 Smash, Sip or Pass Episodes of 2023?

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08 Dec 202344: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Elite 8 Matchup #300:06:29

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.

Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:22) Whiskey #6

(03:26) Whiskey #12

(04:59) Smash Sip or Pass


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10 Nov 202336: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #3 00:06:39

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:47 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:19 Whiskey #3

03:19 Whiskey #14

04:17 Smash Sip or Pass


What do you think of wheated whiskey? Do you like it or is it not for you?

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07 Jul 202316: Smash, Sip or Pass - Summer Ryes + Barrell Seagrass + Stars00:07:25

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Black Rock Spirits, Stars, American rye whiskey finished in cherry and peach wood, 84 proof
  • Barrell Craft Spirits, Seagrass, rye whiskey finished in Martinique rum, Madeira and Apricot Brandy barrels, 118.22 Proof


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25 Apr 202305: What is...whisk(e)y really? Pt 1 - Johnnie Walker Black Label + Jameson Irish Whiskey + Old Tub BIB + Jack Daniel's Old No. 700:13:44

In this episode of What is... we break down what it means to be considered whisk(e)y and have a few pours from some of the different classifications.

The featured whiskies:

  • Johnnie Walker Black Label, Blended Scotch, 12 years, 80 Proof
  • Jameson, Blended Irish Whiskey, triple distilled pot still and fine grain whiskey, 80 Proof
  • Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon, from James B. Beam Distilling Co, Bottled In Bond, 100 Proof, made in the same style as the original Old Tub made before Jim Beam Bourbon
  • Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Old No. 7, 80 Proof


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01 Nov 202333: Absinthe + American Single Malt Whiskey + Golden Moon Distillery with Stephen Gould00:48:59

In this episode of Distilled: Legends & Loure, we sit down with Stephen Gould, founder of Golden Moon Distillery in Golden CO. We discuss his journey to founding Golden Moon Distillery, the reality of being a master distiller, sourced whiskey, the emerging category of American Single Malt and so much more.


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(01:33) Origin story

(01:56) Distilling from beer

(03:02) Don't open a distillery...yet

(09:33) Becoming the "Prince of Asian Spirits Import/Export"

(12:39) Finding Absinthe

(14:46) The reality of being a master distiller

(22:30) Absinthe is a bragging rights product

(23:16) The beginnings of Gun Fighter

(25:13) This is not a hobby anymore

(27:40) The beginnings of American Single Malt

(30:19) Advancing the American Single Malt category

(39:31) The stigma of sourced spirits

(40:38) The beginnings of brands - Mail order whiskey

(42:39) Words of Wisdom

(46:03) Picking out the serious distillers


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27 Dec 202349: Battle of the Wheats 2023 THE REVEAL00:42:22

In this episode, after blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies, we reveal all of the matchups in our 2023 Battle of the Wheats and our 2023 Champion of the Wheats. View all matchups at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:00) Intro (01:36) Sweet 16 (18:31) Elite 8 (30:19) Final Four (35:58) Finals What did you think of Battle of the Wheats 2023? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a message at hello@thecuratedcup.com If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content If you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecuratedcup.com Music by ⁠AlexGrohl


25 Aug 202322: Smash, Sip or Pass - Bourbon Women SIP 2023 Blind Tasting00:08:29

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we do a blind tasting at Bourbon Women SIP 2023 in Louisville, KY.

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Have you done a blind tasting before? What surprised you about it?

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20 Dec 202347: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Final 4 Matchup #200:05:31

In this episode we continue the Final Four of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


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Key Moments:

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:10) Whiskey #6

(03:01) Whiskey #10


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13 Oct 202330: Smash, Sip or Pass - Sherry Influenced Scotch00:07:21

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • The Macallan 12, Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Sherry Oak Cask, 86 Proof
  • Laphroaig 10, Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Sherry Oak Finish, 96 Proof

What finished scotch do you like?

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05 May 202307: Smash, Sip or Pass - Tapatio Reposado + El Tequileño Reposado00:06:56
In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature: Tapatio Tequila Reposado El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content Music by ⁠AlexGrohl
08 Sep 202324: Smash, Sip or Pass - A Couple of Old Grand-Dads00:05:01

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Old Grand-Dad Bonded, 100 Proof
  • Old Grand-Dad 114, 114 Proof


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11 Apr 202302: What is...a mashbill? + Old Forester 1870 + Teeling Single Malt00:11:40

In this episode, we introduce our What is...? series where we delve into a topic by tasting our way through a selection of spirits.


This week's episode features:

  • Old Forester 1870 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 90 Proof
  • Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey 92 Proof


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15 Nov 202337: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #400:06:51

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


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Key Moments:

00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:07 Whiskey #4

03:24 Whiskey #13


What wows you with a wheated whiskey?

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21 Apr 202304: Smash, Sip or Pass - Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky + Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky00:11:23

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky 90 Proof, the predominant grain is corn
  • Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky 90 Proof, 100% malted barley


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12 May 202309: Smash, Sip or Pass - Still Austin The Musician + Still Austin Cask Strength00:09:09

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Still Austin The Musician, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70% White Corn, 25% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 98.4 Proof
  • Still Austin Cask Strength, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 70% White Corn, 25% Rye, 5% Malted Barley, 118 Proof


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21 Jul 202318: Smash, Sip or Pass - Benriach The Original Ten + Teeling Single Grain00:06:39

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Benriach The Original Ten, 10 yr Single Malt Scotch, 100% Malted Barley, matured in bourbon, sherry and virgin oak casks, 86 Proof
  • Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, 95% Corn 5% Malted Barley, matured in French oak ex-cabernet wine casks, 92 Proof


What are some summer whiskies for you?

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17 Jun 202314: Smash, Sip or Pass - National Bourbon Day + 14 For The 14th00:33:17

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature: Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco Tequila,  92 Proof Del Maguey Vida De San Luis Del Rio Mezcal, 84 Proof Starward Nova Australian Whisky, 82 Proof Weller Special Reserve Wheated Bourbon, 90 Proof Boulder Spirits Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry Casks, 94 Proof Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whiskey, 116 Proof New Riff Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whisky, 113 Proof Widow Jane Decadence, Bourbon Blend Finished in Maple Syrup Barrerls, 91 Proof Yamazaki 12 yr Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 86 Proof Teeling Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 92 Proof Bushmills 12 yr, Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Aged in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon Casks, Finished in Marsala Casks, 80 Proof The Macallan 12 yr, Highland Single Malt Scotch, 96 Proof Scotch Malt Whisky Society A Cunning Combo, Single Malt Scotch - Highland, 117.8 Proof Scotch Malt Whisky Society The Finishing Touch, Single Malt Scotch - Speyside, 117.4 Proof If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit thecuratedcup.com⁠⁠ for more reviews and other content if you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecuratedcup.com Music by ⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠


06 Oct 202328: Smash, Sip or Pass - A Little Irish Smoke00:05:49

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 80 Proof
  • Teeling Whiskey, Blackpitts, Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey, matured in Bourbon and Sauternes Casks, 92 Proof

Have you had any Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskies?

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08 Nov 202335: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #200:07:18
In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats. Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023 Key Moments: (00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works (02:07) Whiskey #2 (03:35) Whiskey #15 What notes do you look for in wheated whiskey? Let us know by checking out the episode Q&A or sending us a message at hello@thecuratedcup.com If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes. ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content If you're interested in a curated tasting, send us an email at tastings@thecuratedcup.com Music by ⁠AlexGrohl
07 Apr 202301: Smash, Sip or Pass - Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Whisky00:12:16

In this episode, we introduce Smash, Sip or Pass where we have a pour or two and give a tasting review. We then decide on whether we would smash a bottle of it because it's so good we can't get enough of it, sip it because we want to make it last or pass on it.


This week's episode features:

  • Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Single Barrel 80 Proof
  • Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition Single Barrel 92 Proof


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01 Dec 202342: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Elite 8 Matchup #100:07:30

In this episode we begin the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:58 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:22 Whiskey #15

03:37 Whiskey #16

05:52 Smash Sip or Pass


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22 Nov 202339: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #600:05:54

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:07 Whiskey #6

03:06 Whiskey #11


Do you look for a matching nose and palate in a whiskey?

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27 Oct 202332: Smash, Sip or Pass - Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye + Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye00:05:28

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Russell's Reserve Single Barrel, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 104 Proof
  • Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye, 116.28 Proof

What whiskies remind you of fall?

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13 Dec 202345: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Elite 8 Matchup #400:05:31

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.

Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:10) Whiskey #9

(02:53) Whiskey #10


What did you think of the Elite 8?

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11 Aug 202321: Smash, Sip or Pass - Monk's Road Cold Spring Distillery + Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey00:05:46

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Blue Note Juke Joint Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 93 Proof
  • Monk’s Road Fifth District Series, Cold Spring Distillery, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged 6 years, 100 Proof

What are some bourbons that you like?

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11 Oct 202329: Bottle Pop - Branch & Barrel Tasting00:06:47

In this episode of Bottle Pop we feature 3 expressions from Branch and Barrel Distilling:

  • Flagship Bourbon, 92 Proof
  • Peas, Please , 92 Proof
  • Branch Fire Pepper Kissed Bourbon, limited release using crushed red pepper and cayenne, 100 Proof

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15 Sep 202325: Smash, Sip or Pass - Not All Bourbon Comes From Kentucky00:06:42

In this episode of Smash, Sip or Pass we feature:

  • Stroudwater Distillery Belfrey, Double Barreled Bourbon Whiskey, 90 Proof
  • Boulder Spirits Straight Bourbon Whiskey Cask Strength, 135 proof


What bourbons do you like that are produced outside of Kentucky?

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22 Dec 202348: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 The Final Matchup00:08:28

In this episode we taste the final matchup of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats. Listen to find out which whiskey is our Champion of the Wheats 2023.


Stay tuned for our reveal of all matchups and our winner.

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Key Moments:

(0:00) Intro

(00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:25) Whiskey #10

(03:37) Whiskey #16

(05:56) Smash Sip or Pass


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09 May 202308: What is...whisk(e)y really? Pt 2 - Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky + Castle & Key Restoration Rye + Hibiki Japanese Harmony + Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine00:11:53
In this episode of What is? we break down part 2 of what it means to be considered whisk(e)y and have a few pours from some of the different classifications. Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky blend, 80 Proof Castle & Key Restoration Rye 2020 Batch 2, Aged 3 years,  99 Proof, 63% Rye, 17% Yellow Corn, 20% Malted Barley Hibiki Japanese Harmony, blend, 86 Proof Ole Smoky White Lightnin' Moonshine, corn, 100 Proof If you liked this episode, hit the follow to be notified of future episodes ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ Visit ⁠thecuratedcup.com⁠ for more reviews and other content Music by ⁠AlexGrohl
29 Nov 202341: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Sweet 16 Matchup #800:05:49

In this episode we continue our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

00:46 How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

02:07 Whiskey #8

02:55 Whiskey #9


What whiskey have you been underwhelmed by?

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15 Dec 202346: Smash, Sip or Pass - Battle of the Wheats 2023 Final 4 Matchup #100:06:44

In this episode we begin the Final Four of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


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Key Moments:

(00:58) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:22) Whiskey #13

(03:29) Whiskey #16

(05:12) Smash Sip or Pass


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08 Dec 202343: Battle of the Wheats 2023 Elite 8 Matchup #200:05:41

In this episode we continue the Elite 8 of our 2023 Battle of the Wheats where we’re blind tasting through 16 wheated whiskies to crown our champion of the wheats.


Follow along at thecuratedcup.com/battleofthewheats2023


Key Moments:

(00:00) Intro

(00:46) How Battle of the Wheats 2023 works

(02:10) Whiskey #13

(03:01) Whiskey #14


Are you enjoying this battle of the wheats blind tasting?

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Music by ⁠AlexGrohl

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