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243. Burnin' Down the Orchard
24:45||Ep. 243You think you know Fireball? Think again. In this episode, Rob and Mark crack open a bottle of Fireball Blazin’ Apple, a cinnamon-apple flavor bomb not even released to the public yet, and explore its sugary punch, the genius of its marketing, and why this might be the tailgate hit of the season. But first, they take a deep dive into the real story of Johnny Appleseed, frontier philosopher, land hustler, and the unexpected grandfather of American booze culture. Throw in a prank cricket, some Benchmark whiskey for courage, and a few questionable flavor pairings, and you’ve got one wild episode of Whiskey@Work.
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242. Full Proof Finish: The Benchmark Finale
25:12||Ep. 242You ever save a life at 2 a.m. with homemade elk jerky and a hazy memory of the Heimlich? Rob did, and that’s just how this episode starts. From wild wedding whiskey hauls to marshmallow-flavored regrets, the guys dive into a shopping spree gone sideways and wrap up their epic Benchmark Bourbon series with the bold Bonded and Full Proof bottles. They debate the true meaning of "full proof," accidentally insult Oak & Eden, and sip their way through some of the smoothest high-proof bourbon around. It’s Whiskey@Work, hydrated, educated, and probably a little overproofed.241. The Art of the Blend vs. the Power of One
27:00||Ep. 241Rob’s headed north where the trees are few but the bourbon might be plentiful, and Mark’s just trying to remember which Benchmark bottle he poured. In this second sip of our Benchmark Whiskey series, we crack open the Small Batch and Single Barrel, dig into what makes a bourbon “blended” or “single,” and uncover why “small batch” means... whatever a distillery wants it to mean. We also chat about England finally giving its whiskey some proper rules, a wild new release from Little Book, and Maker’s Mark doing something they haven’t done in 70 years. Buckle up, this one’s smooth, oaky, and a little nerdy.240. No One Told Me There’d Be Math
26:47||Ep. 240Whiskey and… taxes? In this episode of Whiskey@Work, Rob and Mark do the unthinkable, crunch numbers. Kicked off by a viral TikTok, the guys dive deep into the federal excise tax world of bourbon, busting myths about what distillers owe and when. But don't worry, math class is short-lived. The real star of the show is Benchmark Whiskey. With the full line finally available in South Dakota, Rob and Mark crack open the 80-proof Black Label and the 86-proof Top Floor. No snobbery here, just budget-friendly bourbon, Buffalo Trace mash bills, and a whole lot of gratitude to Sheila Seger Ogborn.239. Smells Sweet, Tastes Like Tuesday
27:09||Ep. 239XO Marks the Spot this week on Whiskey@Work as Rob and Mark crack open a surprise bottle that showed up like bourbon Santa came early. It’s labeled “Pure Kentucky XO,” but what does that even mean? The guys try to figure that out while navigating tangents about Eagle Rare’s new 12-year release, bourbon’s shrinking demand, and whether Ozempic is coming for your whiskey shelf. Add a dash of rhubarb crisp, a shout-out to koalas, and a healthy dose of sarcasm—and you’ve got yourself another classic Tuesday afternoon.238. I’m Your Huckleberry… Maybe
28:27||Ep. 238Bears. Berries. Bourbon. This episode of Whiskey@Work gets wild as Rob and Mark sip on Bearproof Huckleberry Whiskey from Glacier Distilling in Montana. Along the way, they dive into the juicy history of huckleberries, grizzly bear encounters, and a surprising debate over Tombstone’s most misquoted line. Plus, we finally answer the question: can you farm a huckleberry? (Spoiler: kinda.) Packed with snark and just enough terroir talk to sound fancy—this one’s a smooth pour with a rugged finish.237. Treaty of the Barrel
27:32||Ep. 237The border might be closed, but the bar is wide open! On this episode of Whiskey@Work, Rob and Mark welcome back their favorite Canadian rockers, the Arcana Kings, for an international whiskey summit that’s all about building bridges and busting chops. The crew reminisces about wild Sturgis rallies, epic recording sessions, and the finer points of bagpipes in rock. Things get especially spirited as the gang swaps rare pours: Saskatoon’s Lucky Bastard single malt and the fire-breathing Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill straight from Tennessee. With a little friendly heckling and a whole lot of laughter, both sides sign a “Treaty of the Barrel” and prove once again that good music and great whiskey can fix just about anything.