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Bourbon Bytes Podcast

Clifton McDaniel | Bourbon Bytes

Whiskey news & reviews with a gaming twist! Each week, Clifton McDaniel brings you the latest bourbon releases, industry stories, and ‘Byte-Sized’ tastings—alongside the hottest video game news and discussions. Cheers, and Game On!

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28:05

2025 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Bourbon Review & BIG...

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2025/11/06

This week, Clifton dives into one of the most talked-about limited releases of the year — the 2025 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Bourbon. Is the $200 price tag justified, or is nostalgia doing the heavy lifting?Plus, there’s a full flight of whiskey news, including: Jack Daniel’s massive new 3-liter bottle Glencairn Glass celebrating 25 years Big new Scotch and single malt releases from Arran, Cutty Sark, and East London Liquor Company Lost Lantern’s bold new American Single Malt collection And in

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16:21

Bourbon Boos Finale 💀: The Smokiest Surprise Yet -...

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2025/10/30

Clifton closes out Bourbon Boos 2025 with a bang — and a cloud of smoke! 💨This week’s spooky pour is Smokehead Islay Single Malt Scotch, a bold, affordable peated whisky that just might be the surprise of the series. For under $40, does it hold its own against bigger Islay names? Plus, new whiskey announcements from around the world: 🥃 Heaven Hill’s Grain-to-Glass Specialty Barrel Series 🌴 The Glenlivet 12-Year Jamaica Edition Rum-Cask Finish 🪵 A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 and Old Overholt

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22:31

Pineapple in My Scotch? Buchanan's Made Me Do It

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2025/10/23

It’s another Bourbon Boos review, and this week Clifton braves one of the strangest bottles yet — Buchanan’s Pineapple “Spirit Drink.” 🥃🍍Technically not even whisky, this scotch-based pineapple blend surprised him more than expected. Is it a tropical treat or a tiki bar tragedy? Tune in to find out! Plus, this week’s whiskey news covers: 🔥 Elijah Craig Barrel-Proof Rye 💪 Russell’s Reserve’s Highest-Proof Bourbon Yet 🤖 The Rise of “Whiskey House” — A Fully Automated Distillery Grab your glass

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24:09

Bourbon Boos: $16 Tennessee Whiskey Terror & BTAC...

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2025/10/16

This week’s Bourbon Boos review might be the scariest pour yet… Clifton cracks open a $16 bottle of King’s Creek Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, a bottom-shelf mystery brand with no known distillery and a whole lot of red flags. Does it surprise him, or haunt his palate forever?But before the horrors begin, we’ve got MAJOR whiskey news: ✈️ Flaviar’s $270 “FlaviAIR” Advent Calendar takes flight 🔥 Kilchoman drops an 11-Year Sherry Cask Scotch 🥃 New American whiskey releases from Copperworks, Sagamore,

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20:53

👻 Bourbon Boos: Dough Ball Cookie Dough Flavored...

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2025/10/09

Spooky season has arrived, and Clifton’s diving into bottles he’s been too scared to try… starting with Dough Ball Cookie Dough Flavored Whiskey. 🥶In this week’s episode of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, we’re tasting a whiskey that’s more dessert than dram — plus, we’ve got big whiskey news: 🥃 Knob Creek 21-Year Bourbon is here 🍯 Forward Slash Incantation Vol. 2 is a mead-finished bourbon with serious Halloween vibes ❄️ A Midwinter Night’s Dram Act 13 returns 🎸 And… fans call the Rock Band 4

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26:51

The $1 Million Whiskey Heist & A Single Cask Nation...

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2025/10/02

Whiskey heists, billion-dollar gaming buyouts, and a rare single malt review? This week’s episode of the Bourbon Bytes Podcast covers it all. Clifton dives into the jaw-dropping $1 million Westland Distillery heist, breaks down the shocking $55B buyout of Electronic Arts, and closes things out with a Byte-Sized Review of Single Cask Nation’s Westland American Single Malt. It’s whiskey news, gaming drama, and one of the fruitiest American single malts I’ve ever tasted. Cheers, and Game On! 🥃🎮

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23:22

Frank August Small Batch Review — World’s Best...

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2025/09/25

This week on Bourbon Bytes, Clifton reviews the Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon — recently crowned World’s Best Bourbon at the 2025 IWSC. At 100 proof and $70 retail, does this sleek decanter hold a whiskey worthy of the title, or is transparency (or lack thereof) its biggest flaw? Tune in for a full breakdown, tasting notes, and final score.Also in whiskey & gaming news: 🏎 Jim Beam teams up with Cadillac’s F1 Team for 2026 🍁 Canada drops retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky

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19:56

Weller Full Proof Review + 2025 Pappy Collection &...

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2025/09/18

This week on Bourbon Bytes, Clifton reviews the 2025 Weller Full Proof Bourbon — a rich, wheated Buffalo Trace release bursting with fall bakery notes, buttery pie crust, and toasted vanilla. Does it live up to its hype (and price tag) compared to Weller 107 and other wheated bourbons? Tune in for the full breakdown and rating.Also in whiskey & gaming news: 🥃 Buffalo Trace unveils the 2025 Pappy Van Winkle Collection (including a one-of-a-kind 25-year-old bottle) 🔥 Elijah Craig drops its

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18:08

Throwback Review: 2015 Parker's Heritage 8yr Malt...

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2025/09/11

This week on Bourbon Bytes, I take a deep dive into the 2015 Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Malt Whiskey - a rare and experimental Heaven Hill release that was way ahead of its time. How does it hold up nearly a decade later, and why didn’t Heaven Hill continue down the malt path?Also in whiskey news: 🥃 Booker’s The Reserves 2025 gets a bold tequila barrel finish 🌳 Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection “Sweet Oak” rolls out in rare chinquapin oak barrels 🌾 Heaven Hill Grain-to-Glass Wheated Bourbon

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23:57

Compass Box Transatlanticism Review + Woodford’s...

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2025/09/04

This week on Bourbon Bytes, I dive into the world of Scotch with a review of Compass Box’s Transatlanticism (2024 release) — a limited-edition blend crafted with help from whiskey reviewer T8ke and industry veteran Will Schragis. How does this $199 bottle stack up against Compass Box favorites like Orchard House and Glasgow Blend?Plus: 🥃 Woodford Reserve surprises with its first-ever 12-Year American Single Malt 🏆 Michter’s named “Most Admired Whiskey in the World” (again) 🐉 Catoctin Creek goes

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20:50

High West Bourye 2025 Review + Maker’s Mark Cellar...

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2025/08/28

This week on Bourbon Bytes, I review the brand-new 2025 High West Bourye, the annual limited release blending straight bourbon and rye whiskey. How does this year’s edition stack up against past favorites, and is it worth the hunt? Plus, big whiskey headlines: Maker’s Mark brings back its Cellar Aged Bourbon, High West launches its first Bottled-in-Bond release aged at 4,000 ft, and Penelope Bourbon reveals a premium 2025 Estate Collection.

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20:31

Elijah Craig’s PGA Championship Bourbon + Old...

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2025/08/21

Clifton dives into some of the hottest whiskey news of the year: Old Forester shakes things up with a sweet mash Birthday Bourbon, Four Roses unveils its 2025 Limited Edition Small Batch, and Elijah Craig tees off with the PGA Quail Hollow Championship Edition. How does this commemorative release stack up against past special collaborations? Plus, we celebrate the end of the SAG-AFTRA video game strike and what it means for the future of gaming.

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18:28

Shenk’s vs. Bomberger’s - 2025 Michter’s Legacy...

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2025/08/14

It’s a head-to-head battle of Michter’s 2025 Legacy Series releases — the sweet and delicate Shenk’s Homestead (91.2 proof) vs. the bold and oaky Bomberger’s Declaration (108 proof). I break down their unique cask choices, share full nose/palate impressions, and crown my pick for the better buy. Plus, two distilleries step up big to support flood relief in Kentucky and Texas — proof that good bourbon can do good in the world.

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24:14

Knob Creek Cask Strength 128 Proof Review + 2025...

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2025/08/07

Clifton breaks down one of the boldest store picks he's tried in a while: a 128-proof Knob Creek Cask Strength Single Barrel from K&L Wine Merchants. Along the way, he dives into hot whiskey news, including the experimental 2025 Parker’s Heritage release, a Hungarian oak-aged "bourbon" from A. Smith Bowman, and legendary game developer Hideo Kojima’s critique of the modern video game industry. Plus, a listener call-in asks what releases Clifton’s most excited for in the second half of the

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21:51

Maker’s Mark x Dodgers Review, Announcing Weller 18 &...

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2025/07/31

This week on the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, Clifton takes you behind the blue wax to review the Maker’s Mark Champion Selection, handpicked by the Los Angeles Dodgers to celebrate their 2024 World Series win. He dives into hot whiskey headlines—Buffalo Trace's bold Weller 18 release, heirloom corn making waves at craft distilleries, and Old Forester’s 1910 Extra Extra Old. Plus, find out which distillery just dominated the 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition.

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18:49

Rocky Mountain Sips: TINCUP 6-Year Review & Buffalo...

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2025/07/24

This week on Bourbon Bytes, Clifton dives into some of the hottest headlines in the whiskey world—from Buffalo Trace’s surprising new 100-proof Sazerac Rye to their bold move into sustainable distilling. Plus, Hidden Barn adds a new Master Taster to their team. But the star of the show? Clifton’s first-ever sip of TINCUP 6-Year American Whiskey—a bold, oak-forward blend of bourbon and Colorado single malt that left a lasting impression.

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19:48

Reviewing Louisiana Senator Bourbon: Denny Potter &...

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2025/07/17

In this jam-packed episode, Clifton dives into the latest bourbon headlines — from Buffalo Trace’s mysterious E.H. Taylor Jr. Distiller's Council release to A. Smith Bowman’s award-winning rye and Starlight’s 10-Year debut. But the main event? A first sip of the brand-new Louisiana Senator Bourbon, a bold 8-year whiskey from the creators of Kentucky Senator, crafted in collaboration with Potter Jane Distillery.Is this small batch release the next cult classic? Tune in for a Byte-Sized Review and

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22:59

Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel + Six-Year...

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2025/07/10

This week on Bourbon Bytes, Clifton is diving deep into high-proof territory with a first-time review of Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel — the most elusive (and explosive) bottle in the Blanton’s lineup. How does it hold up to the hype, and is it worth chasing down?Also on the table: three six-year bourbons you need to know — a Single Barrel Selection from New Riff, Castle & Key’s Small Batch Six-Year Bourbon, and Garrison Brother's 2025 Guadalupe Bourbon supporting Texas conservation

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25:37

Old Oak & New Heat: Kentucky Whiskey Updates + Old...

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2025/07/03

In this episode of Bourbon Bytes, Clifton dives into the 2025 Old Soul Single Barrel Bourbon—a bold cask strength pick from Mississippi's oldest distillery… or is it? With transparency under the spotlight, Clifton uncovers what’s really inside the bottle, and why it might just be the sleeper hit of the summer.Plus, he breaks down the latest in the bourbon world: the new Michter’s Legacy Series releases, a Pinhook Rye that’s winning big, and some exciting cask strength news from Knob Creek. And for

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21:15

Maker’s Mark 2025 “The Keeper’s Release” Review +...

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2025/06/26

This week on the Bourbon Bytes Podcast, Clifton dives into one of the boldest Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series bottles to date — the 2025 Keeper’s Release, packed with ten toasted American oak staves. Is it a worthy successor to The Heart, or an over-oaked detour?Also in the mix: a fascinating experiment in climate-aged bourbon from Milam & Greene, a tribute to military valor via Four Branches Bourbon, and a breakdown of the bold new Little Book Chapter 9 from Jim Beam. As always, expect

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