Shots Part 2

Alcoholic Beverage Rankings Discussion

Burke and Scott discussed their rankings of various alcoholic beverages, with Scott's list including Gentleman Jack, Amarula, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal Apple, Crown Royal Citrus, and Beefeater, while Burke's list included Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon. They took a break and returned to continue their discussion, with Scott mentioning that the music they were listening to was from the Ultra Lounge album.

Bourbon Tasting and Drink Preferences

Scott and Burke tasted and discussed various bourbons and mixed drinks, with Burke particularly impressed by Jefferson's Ocean, rating it 9 out of 10. They agreed that Elijah Craig was a good starter bourbon, while Crown Royal Peach was noted for its summer-friendly flavor and balance of sweetness. Scott expressed a preference for mixing Crown Royal with Canada Dry ginger ale, appreciating the contrast between the sweet initial taste and the whiskey's kick.

Bourbon Tasting and Preferences

Scott and Burke discussed their preferences for various bourbons and whiskeys, comparing prices, flavors, and uses. They agreed that bourbons in the $50 range offer good value, with Gentleman Jack, Buffalo Trace, and Willett being among their favorites. Scott expressed a preference for bourbons that can be enjoyed neat, while Burke appreciated bourbons that can be mixed with ginger ale. They also discussed the differences between pot-stilled and column-stilled bourbons, with Burke noting that pot-stilled bourbons can have a "burny" flavor. The conversation concluded with them considering what bourbons to bring to a future event in Put-in-Bay.

Show Format and Content Planning

Scott and Burke discussed their upcoming show format changes, deciding to separate their "bullshit" content into a Tuesday show and their main content into a Thursday show. They also planned a future episode about the history of Akron, incorporating both the city's formal history and their personal experiences there. The conversation concluded with plans for an upcoming hot sauce challenge event, where they debated formats and discussed various hot sauces they would use.