Aired back in November 2024, this episode turned into a full-on fan favorite, and for good reason. What starts as an election day hang turns into a surprisingly deep, slightly ridiculous dive into marshmallows. Yeah… marshmallows. From ancient Egypt to campfire s’mores, the guys unpack the strange history behind one of the world’s sweetest treats, then accidentally pair it with the wrong bottle. Hotel Tango’s toasted marshmallow bourbon shows up uninvited, sparks debate, inspires cocktail ideas, and somehow works anyway. Add in whiskey fashion, Fireball chaos, sports heartbreak, overpriced bottles, and the kind of off-the-rails storytelling listeners love, and you’ve got an episode people keep coming back to. Sometimes the best episodes are the ones that weren’t planned that way. This is one of those.

FAN FAVORITE: The Marshmallow Episode

Rob and Mark pour their way back through 2025, from Ireland-only Redbreast and that Seahorse-in-a-perfume-bottle, to minty Dragon’s Milk, Fiesta Fest tequilas, Lucky Bastard single malt, and the Jack Daniels Heritage Barrel that vanished in record time. They swap stories about charity raffles stacked with Pappy and Blanton’s, South Dakota’s own Black Fork Farms, a surprise Scotch awakening with Mortlach and Tomatin, and then drop big news about Mountain West Whiskey Fest moving to the historic Hotel Alex Johnson with a wild Platinum lineup that includes Weller Millennium, Eagle Rare 17 and more.

Whiskey We Loved, Whiskey We Survived

Rob hangs out with Justin Hendrickson, the owner of Windsor Block Bar and a volunteer firefighter who somehow balances whiskey, community events and a whole lot of chaos. They crack open Wild Turkey Triumph rye, dig into the wild Nemo Volunteer Fire Department bourbon raffle packed with Pappy 20, Blanton’s sets, vintage Turkey, Jack gift boxes and a pile of other unicorn bottles, and talk about how whiskey folks tend to show up when it matters. They even drop a little hint about Whiskey Fest 2026 at the [REDACTED].

King of Canyon Lake and the Screaming Pulaskis

Whiskey@Work hits pause on age statements and barrel talk and zooms in on the exact second whiskey is born. Rob and Mark dig into heads, hearts, and tails, how craft distillers make those tiny, risky cuts by taste and smell, and why big column stills handle it a whole different way. Then they crack open Woodinville Founders Find, a distillery-only blend of twelve year Tennessee whiskey and fifteen year Indiana bourbon, and try to pin down why this 107 proof pour feels weirdly “meaty” without wearing out your palate. Limited bottle, big flavor, lots of laughing in between the nerdy bits.

The Exact Moment Whiskey Is Born 

Mark and Rob fall down a kangaroo rabbit hole after spotting the boxing 'roo on a bottle of Larrikin Bourbon. From jellybean-sized joeys and deadly kicks to phantom kangaroo sightings in places that definitely are not Australia, this one hops all over the map before landing back in Kentucky. The guys share their first impressions of Larrikin’s 8-year bottled in bond bourbon, unpack the Aussie slang behind the name, and dig into the story of founder Greg Keeley, who served in both the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. Navy. Pour a dram and hop along,

Phantom Kangaroos

In this Whiskey@Work pour, Rob and Mark finally crack open Blanton’s after more than 260 episodes and give it the spotlight it probably knew it deserved all along. They get into the life of Albert Bacon Blanton, the Kentucky colonel who climbed from teenage distillery worker to the guy steering Buffalo Trace through prohibition, the Depression, floods and war. The guys talk warehouse H, single barrel quirks, why Japan gets its own Blanton’s, and how every one of those squat little bottles can hit your glass a bit differently. They taste a regular Blanton’s single barrel next to Blanton’s Gold, share what they actually like about each, and tell the story of how those tiny racehorse toppers turned into a full eight letter collection. If you are into bourbon lore, horse talk and two friends being honest about the hype while still enjoying the pour, this episode fits right in your glass.

The Blanton’s Episode At Last

Rob and Mark crack open Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Toasted Barrel and dive into what makes a barrel toasted vs. charred, from Roman casks and medieval coopers to the alligator char and modern finishing moves. Michter’s, Elijah Craig, Woodford, Westland, and St. Augustine all make cameos while the guys geek out on hemicellulose, lignin, and the sweet “mouth-hug” results: creamy vanilla, caramel, banana bread vibes, a little crème brûlée. Laughs, lore, and a pour that might become your new favorite.

Toasted to Perfection

The hunt is over. After five years of chasing down a bottle, Mark and Rob finally crack open Dragon’s Milk Bottled in Bond, a bourbon born from one of the most legendary barrel aged stouts in craft beer. From Michigan brewers to whiskey makers, New Holland Brewing’s journey sparks a wild conversation that drifts from cinnamon spiced tasting notes to ancient dragon myths and movie nostalgia. It’s a whiskey adventure wrapped in fire, folklore, and a little chaos, the way dragons and good bourbon should be.

Drinking with Dragons

Rob and Mark slide into spooky season with a glass in hand and tales that raise neck hairs. From Prohibition’s poisoned hooch and the Jake Leg shuffle to radiator‐still lore, cursed “blind barrels,” and that clingy whiskey fungus, it’s all here. The guys also dive into the angels’ share, the devil’s cut, and why some barrels seem to keep a little soul for themselves. Halloween vibes, warm pours, zero snobbery.

BOO(ze)

Whiskey@Work isn’t just another whiskey podcast; it’s your backstage pass to the world of whiskey without the snobbery. Hosts Mark Houston and Rob Henry pour up stories, laughs, and honest takes on bourbon, scotch, rye, tequila, and anything barrel-aged that crosses their glasses. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a seasoned collector, we bring you deep dives into distilleries, whiskey history, celebrity bottles, tasting adventures, and industry mysteries, all with a big side of humor. New episodes drop every Wednesday morning. Pull up a glass and join the fun.

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