Whisky Whiskey is a video podcast about my exploration of Whisky in all of its forms.
Having just bought the Ode’s without trying them, I was relieved when the Valley was quite alright. The second most expensive and the hottest offering, their Ode to the Dark, is the next on my list to try. Maturation in Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks certainly sounds like my kind of Whisky…there’s only one way to know…
With John Chidgey.
The next step in the Johnnie Walker core range exploration brings me to try the Double Black, a non-age statement version that is supposedly similar to the Black, just smokier. Spoiler alert, yes it’s smokey, no it is nothing like the Black Label. Months ago I named it as my favourite Blended Scotch under $100 AUD for 2024…with more time to review it properly, has my opinion changed?
With John Chidgey.
My exploration of the Johnnie Walker core range continues as I review the Black Label, a 12 Year Blended Scotch that has been around for over a hundred years. I also go a bit off the rails and look at how much Australia and the United States differ in terms of recommended alcohol intake guidelines, weighing your Whisky bottles to measure how much is left and whether or not more expensive bottles are intentionally made heavier to make them feel more classy.
With John Chidgey.
So begins my deep dive into all of the Johnnie Walker Core Range of Scotch Whiskies starting with their entry-level Red Label. I look at the history of the ownership of Johnnie Walker since the beginning, as well as what goes into this Blend…so far as we know. I also answer the question of…can you, or should you, drink this neat?
With John Chidgey.
The Nova is the entry-level Single Malt Ausskey from the Australian Whisky institution that is Starward. It’s a red berry explosion of sorts, and not only do I review this amazing Single Malt, I also review four of the most common cork types. If you like ASMR of opening Whisky bottles, this is your episode to watch!
With John Chidgey.
Starward are a rapidly growing Australian Distillery based in Melbourne and their entry-level Blended Whiskey they call the Two-Fold. In addition to reviewing the Two-Fold, I look at some of Starwards history, how they age their Whisky in so-called Wet Barrels that are ex-Red Wine, predominantly, and I also coin a new expression to rival the slang word, Scotch. Australian Whisky = Ausskey. It’s gonna stick people!
With John Chidgey.