Episode Thirty Nine Part 2

Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

In this episode, we delve deep into the world of beard grooming and whiskey appreciation. We discuss the benefit of balms and other beard care products, testing different brands, and dissecting their effects on beard health. Special attention is given to beard oils, particularly those provided by Jerry, as we offer an insightful review of their scent profiles and pricing. In addition, we express interest in a unique beard and body bar soap enriched with ostrich oil, praising the company's transparent practices and ingredient disclosure.

Straying into the realm of whiskey, we indulge in a hearty discussion on Weller CYPB 2019, aka Craft Your Perfect Bourbon. We share our experiences with this limited-edition whiskey and its value in the secondary market. Moving forward, we extend our discussion to the entire Weller lineup, critically analyzing its worth in the whiskey market, and highlighting our preferred whiskeys from Buffalo Trace distillery.

Contemplating recent layoffs at Heaven Hill distillery, we suggest possible implications for the whiskey industry. We explore the cautionary tales of distilleries, the trends, and cycles in the whiskey industry, and anticipate new labels. This episode captures and analyzes the evolution of drink culture over the years, with a section considering the future of the industry. We predict an excess supply of aged bourbon and a resurgence in its market presence, along with an increasing prevalence of spirits like tequila and rum.

We commend Buffalo Trace for their intriguing marketing strategy and discuss the trend of whiskey blending. We uncover hidden gems in the whiskey world, encouraging listeners to try new labels, blending varieties, budget ryes, and overlooked distilleries instead of gravitating towards popular brands. This episode wraps up by urging listeners to enjoy whiskey that aligns with their tastes and challenges the norms of the whiskey world, making it an engaging and enlightening journey for all whiskey aficionados and beard grooming enthusiasts.