Think You Know Bourbon? Here's a Chance to Prove It! (Episode 748: January 6, 2019)

There are plenty of competitions to find the best whiskies, but
what about competitions to find the best whisky tasters? Those
are few and far between, but The Big Blind Bourbon Taste-Off will
give whisky lovers a chance to test their skills later this month
in Lexington, Kentucky. The winner gets $2,000 in cash, a barrel
head trophy, and most of all...bragging rights. Daniel Marlowe of
Lexington's Whiskey Bear bar is one of the organizers, and we'll
discuss the competition on WhiskyCast In-Depth. There's also a
discount code in the podcast if you're thinking of entering the
competition. In the news, Sazerac continues its acquisition binge
as it ups its stake in India's John Distilleries, while Diageo's
distillery expansion plans in Scotland are working their way
through the approval process along with Islay's latest distillery
project. The New Year also brings a handful of new whiskies, and
we'll share some of your New Year's drams on Your Voice.