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Married Mash

Married Mash

By Kristie Bauer

A podcast featuring a husband and wife duo as they navigate the world of whiskey.
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Another Royal Subject- Crown Royal "Bourbon Mash" Canadian Whisky Triple Crown Part 2

Married MashOct 13, 2019

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Where in the world is Married Mash?

Where in the world is Married Mash?

Where have we been?  Life comes at ya fast and it was easy while on lock down during a pandemic but then bam!!  Back to juggling family, work, life.  We've missed you all.  So what's been up with us?  Listen as we catch up from the past year and taste Wild Turkey single barrel.  Where have we been? What's happened?  Why can't Layton drink right now?  Bottoms up, what?  We come full circle on episode one and happy to be clinking and sinking again.  Cheers!!   Apologies as  this old dog relearns the editing processes, forgot to add the music intro so it starts with dead air.  It's a process.  

Aug 02, 202201:07:13
Episode Thirty Five: Old Crow

Episode Thirty Five: Old Crow

It's time for another B.S. Review!   We try Old Crow off the bottom shelf.  Will we move it up a shelf?  Or knock it off?  Give it a listen and find out.  

Promo: 3 Spooked Girls

Jul 18, 202124:12
Episode Thirty Four: Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel

Episode Thirty Four: Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel

We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for.  Join us as we chat and taste Bulleit bourbon, single barrel.  Clink it or sink it, hmmmm.  You'll have to listen to see what we think.  Cheers!!

Promo: Popculture Brews Podcast

Jul 11, 202128:12
Episode Thirty Three: Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye

Episode Thirty Three: Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye

Happy 4th of July!!!  Another Knob Creek?  Absolutely, but this one is a nice rye.  We also talk about a wonderful place to eat while in Birmingham, The Little London Kitchen.  A quaint little British style pub which has wonderful ambiance, great food, and nice beverages.  We tried a nice Queen Bee bourbon cocktail which we chat about during the Bourbon Cocktail hour.  After we move into the Knob Creek rye tasting.  Join us won't you?  Cheers!!

Promo: What Should We Watch?

Jul 04, 202128:40
Episode Thirty Two: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon

Episode Thirty Two: Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon

We chat a bit about our recent beach trip and discuss a new favorite to added to our Pot Luck segment.  I enjoyed  Jose Cuervo Sparkling Margaritas and Sparkling Strawberry Margaritas while at lounging at the beach.  So yummy and highly recommended.   Then we taste Knob Creek single barrel bourbon.  What a treat!!!

Promo: Talking Shitz

Jun 27, 202124:55
Episode Thirty One: Old Scout Single Barrel Select

Episode Thirty One: Old Scout Single Barrel Select

We taste a nice rum from Georgia on our out of the bottle segment, Richland Rum.  Surprisingly nice.  Then we on our clink and sink, we taste Old Scout single barrel select.  Wonder how we'll rate them both? 

Promo: Grand Rapidians Play Video Games

Jun 20, 202134:05
Episode Thirty: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Hand Selected

Episode Thirty: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Hand Selected

We are back!!!!!  So sorry we've been gone so long, technology sucks sometimes.  Join us as we taste a lovely single barrel, hand selected Buffalo Trace.  A fabulous gift from a friend.  Thanks for everyone's patience and we appreciate you all.  Cheers!!!

Jun 13, 202120:08
Episode Twenty Nine: Uncle Nearest

Episode Twenty Nine: Uncle Nearest

So excited about this episode.  We taste Uncle Nearest!!!  We chat about Nearest Green's contribution to the whiskey world and we are all better off for it!!  Such a wonderful flavor!!!  Cheers!!!

Promo: Infectious Groove Podcast

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Apr 25, 202135:58
Episode Nineteen: Fla Men On Fla Man/ Elijah Craig Small Batch

Episode Nineteen: Fla Men On Fla Man/ Elijah Craig Small Batch

We are joined by Cameron from the podcast Florida Men On Florida Man.  Listen as we discuss the podcast that's all things Florida put together by Cameron and three of his friends.  Then we taste Elijah Craig Small Batch.   And be sure to check out their podcast where ever you listen to your podcasts.  It's sure to become one of your favorites.  Cheers!  Disclaimer, the interview audio sound is our first attempt. : )

Promo:  Florida Men On Florida Man

Apr 22, 202138:13
Episode Twenty Eight

Episode Twenty Eight

Our latest episode is out now. We have a "Pot Luck" segment where we taste Sangster's original Jamaican rum, a lovely gift from out daughter and son-in-law. Then for our "Clink it or Sink it", we try Old Bardstown, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Cheers!!

Promo: Cheers to Parenting

Apr 19, 202129:26
Episode Twenty Seven: Tribute to Bama's Super Fan Luke Ratliff; Grander Panama Rum Tasting
Apr 11, 202128:53
Episode Twenty Six: Old Fitzgerald

Episode Twenty Six: Old Fitzgerald

Time for another B.S. Review.  Ya might not think of Old Fitzgerald as a bottom shelf residence, but the price point puts it there.  Wonder if it'll get moved up a shelf?  Or will it get knocked off completely.  Listen in to our crazy talk and find out.  After, please listen to the promo that follows.  It's for a great cause, finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

Promo:  The Movie Cellar  Trash Bash 2021

Mar 28, 202131:29
Episode Twenty Five: Oak King

Episode Twenty Five: Oak King

We have another addition to the Bourbon Cocktail Hour as we welcome the start of spring.  Then we taste Oak King, a March series single barrel straight  bourbon whiskey.  A bourbon made in Indiana and bottled in New Jersey.  Wonder what we will think of it?  Listen and find out.

Promo:  Beerd'Al Podcast

Mar 21, 202129:31
Episode Twenty Four: Heaven's Door

Episode Twenty Four: Heaven's Door

We have a Cooking With Bourbon episode, Drunk Blondies from the Whiskey Women Facebook site.  Love a good bourbon dessert.  Then we taste 3 of Heaven's Door, the double barrel whiskey, the straight rye whiskey, and a Tennessee bourbon.  Come a long on this tasty trio.  Cheers!

Promo: Roll Call Room podcast

Mar 14, 202134:49
Episode Twenty Three: Limestone Branch Bourbon Whiskey

Episode Twenty Three: Limestone Branch Bourbon Whiskey

Welcome back to our funny little hobby.  We have a "Pot Luck" in store for you today.  We try beers from the Hofbrauhaus, wonderful beers from Munich, Germany.  I love a good beer but will Layton?  Then we try Limestone Branch bourbon whiskey.  Plus a few alcohol statistics from 2020.  Cheers!

Promo:  Shonen Flop podcast

Mar 07, 202137:42
Episode Twenty Two: Redmont Vodka

Episode Twenty Two: Redmont Vodka

We took last week off for a nice weekend of college softball.  We are back with our latest Out of the Bottle segment.  We try a vodka from Redmont Distillery right here in Birmingham, partially owned by Charles Barkley.  What a wonderful surprise.  Take a listen as we discuss Layton's encounter with a riding lawn mower as a teen then his recent speeding ticket.  Cheers!

Promo:  Book of Lies podcast

Feb 28, 202135:06
Episode Twenty One: Happy Valentine's Day! B.S. Review with Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Episode Twenty One: Happy Valentine's Day! B.S. Review with Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Happy Valentine's Day!!  Listen in as we have the latest B.S. Review.  We taste Jim Beam's Kentucky straight bourbon.  Will we move it up a shelf?  Or will we knock it off the bottom shelf completely?  The answer may surprise you.  Cheers!

Promo: Grand Rapidians Play Video Games podcast

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Feb 14, 202131:16
Episode Twenty: Steel City Boozy Pops: Take 2

Episode Twenty: Steel City Boozy Pops: Take 2

Steel City Boozy Pops, take two.  A goof up with the uploading messed up the release of this episode last week.  So we sat down with McKenzie from Steel City Pops to discuss their new popsicle items: Boozy Pops.  We taste a margarita and a Bushwacker pop.  Mighty tasty.   Makes us long for warmer weather.

Promo: What Should We Watch podcast

Feb 07, 202124:27
Episode Twenty: Steel City Boozy Pops

Episode Twenty: Steel City Boozy Pops

We have a visit from our friend from Steel City Pops and we get a chance to sample their new boozy pops, a Bushwacker and a Margarita pop.  Spoiler alert, they are definitely a clink.  Stay tuned for a new podcast coming soon from Steel City Pops.

Promo:  What Should We Watch podcast.

Jan 31, 202101:24
Episode Eighteen: Fiddler Bourbon Whiskey

Episode Eighteen: Fiddler Bourbon Whiskey

We continue to recap our start to 2021.  Our tasting this episode is Fiddler Georgia Heartwood.  A 115 proof bourbon whiskey made in Atlanta.  Packs a bit of a punch.  Will we "clink" this high proof?  "Sink" this high proof?  Or simply enjoy the high proof?  Give us a listen and find out.

Promo:  Cheers to Comics

Jan 17, 202138:05
Episode Seventeen: Sagamore Spirit

Episode Seventeen: Sagamore Spirit

We are back after a bit of a break.  Good bye 2020, hello 2021!!  Join us for a tasting of Sagamore Spirit 110 proof straight whiskey, barrel select rye.

Cheers to 2021!

Promo: 3 Spooked Girls podcast

Jan 10, 202139:44
Episode Sixteen: Nashville Barrell single straight rye whiskey

Episode Sixteen: Nashville Barrell single straight rye whiskey

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!!  We chat about Christmas and share a holiday drink, cranberry old fashioned.  Our tasting is Nashville Barrel single straight rye whiskey.  We wish everyone a safe Christmas and holiday season.  Cheers!!

Promo: Beerd Al Podcast

Dec 22, 202040:59
Episode Fifteen: Smoke Wagon Tasting

Episode Fifteen: Smoke Wagon Tasting

We're back!  To start the Christmas season, we try three premade eggnogs in the "Out of the Bottle" segment.  It's definitely not my Granny Green's recipe but would do in a pinch.  Then we taste Smoke Wagon straight bourbon whiskey.   Will it be a "clink" or will it be a "sink"?  Listen and find out.  Cheers!

Promo: Shonen Flop podcast

Dec 13, 202044:11
Episode Fourteen: A Midwinters Night's Dram

Episode Fourteen: A Midwinters Night's Dram

We have another installment of the B.S. Review, Early Times is on the menu.  Will it get moved up the shelf or get knocked off?

Then we move on to taste A Midwinters Night's Dram, a blend of straight rye whiskey.  Will we clink or will we sink?  Come join us for a taste.

Promo: Space Oddities 

Nov 29, 202035:49
Episode Thirteen: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Episode Thirteen: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

For Layton, "It's the most wonderful time of the year", allocation day in our state.  Join us as we discuss what he was able to pick up while enjoying a chocolate old fashioned during the Bourbon Cocktail hour.  Then we taste Elijah Craig toasted barrel Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey for the "clink it or sink it" segment.  Cheers!!

Nov 15, 202033:36
Episode Twelve: Telemore Dew Phoenix

Episode Twelve: Telemore Dew Phoenix

We dive into "Cooking with Bourbon" with a nice recipe from Ree Drummon, better known as The Pioneer Woman- maple-whiskey turkey; just in time for Thanksgiving.  Full link to the recipe can be found on our Patreon page.         patreon.com/marriedmashpod

Then we move on to taste Telemore Dew Phoenix.  Wonder if we'll clink or sink?  Give us a listen to find out.

Promo: Pop Culture Brews

Nov 08, 202038:37
Episode Eleven: Happy Halloween! Stagg Jr tasting

Episode Eleven: Happy Halloween! Stagg Jr tasting

Happy Halloween!!!!  On this special episode, we chat about haunted places in Alabama.  We taste Stagg Jr unfiltered, barrel proof, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.  Hopefully you find this episode as an added treat to your Halloween night.  Cheers!!!!

Oct 31, 202039:15
Episode Ten: Russell's Reserve

Episode Ten: Russell's Reserve

On this episode, we feature our "Potluck" segment and taste a nice prosecco- La Vostra Italian sparkling wine.  And what in the world is prosecco pong?  Then we try Russell's Reserve, single barrel selection, non-chill filtered, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey; a private barrel select.  At a higher proof, this bourbon packs a punch!!  And as we get closer to Halloween, join us for haunted tales from the Buffalo Trace distillery.  Cheers!!

Oct 25, 202044:26
Episode 9: Rebel Yell 100

Episode 9: Rebel Yell 100

We take a trip out of the  whiskey world and try Tailor Jerry, spiced Caribbean rum during the "Out of the Bottle" segment.  Then we try Rebel Yell 100, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.  Will we clink or sink?

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Promo: That Song from that Movie podcast

Oct 11, 202036:07
Episode 8: B.S. Review plus George Dickel ABC pick

Episode 8: B.S. Review plus George Dickel ABC pick

We share anther B.S. review where we taste Club 400 special reserve off the bottom shelf.  Will it get moved up a shelf or knocked off?  Listen to find out.  Plus we have a regular "clink or sink" as we taste George Dickel sour mash whiskey 2016, an ABC store pick.  Join us, won't you?

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Promo: Strikes My Fancy Podcast

Sep 27, 202038:55
Bonus!!! One Year Anniversary Episode

Bonus!!! One Year Anniversary Episode

Happy Anniversary!!!  We launched a year ago today and are super excited to still be around.  Come listen as we talk about this hobby of ours and taste Layton's infinity bottle.  A clink to everyone who has been on the journey with us.  Cheers!!

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Promos: Cheers to Parenting podcast;  Quiet on the Set podcast

Sep 16, 202043:39
Episode Seven: Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon

Episode Seven: Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon

We taste Balcones Texas Pot Still Bourbon in the "clink it or sink it" segment.  In the cocktail hour, we mix up a Cheerwine bourbon slushie taken from It's a Southern Thing- Jared Boyd posted on Facebook, June 2018.  Yummy!!!!  Become a Patron to get access to these and other bourbon recipes.

Promo: Infectious Groove Podcast

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Sep 13, 202039:39
Labor Day Weekend Treat- After Party Episode

Labor Day Weekend Treat- After Party Episode

Our first After Party of Season 2 previously released to our Patreon patrons.  After recording two of our Cheers to Parenting podcast as well as two of the regular Married Mash, we chat about being in the "stay at home" portion of the 2020 pandemic.  It's a fun time with a bit of language.  Be sure to check out our Patreon page where you can have access to more of these After Parties.  Cheers!!

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Promo: Blue Side of the Mountain Podcast

Sep 06, 202042:42
Episode Six: Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye

Episode Six: Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye

We taste Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye, a unique taste within a pleasing to the eye bottle.  We also have another Cooking with Bourbon segment as we share a bourbon basted pork chop from the Southern Living Home Style Cooking 2002 p. 224 (Virginia Fare, The Junior League of Richmond, Va.).  It was incredibly good.  Recipe and pictures can be found on our Patreon page, check it out.

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Ending Promo: Cinematic Blindspots

Aug 30, 202026:00
Episode Five: Potluck plus Knob Creek Tasting

Episode Five: Potluck plus Knob Creek Tasting

We decide to have a potluck segment and compare a few hard lemonades.  For the clink it or sink it, we taste Knob Creek single barrel, small batch aged 9 years.  At a 120 proof, you'd be surprised and what we think of it.  Cheers!

Ending Promo: Amazing World of Talking Shitz

Aug 16, 202033:31
Episode Four: Out of the Bottle

Episode Four: Out of the Bottle

On this episode, we go "Out of the Bottle" to review a different spirit.  We travel to Mexico and taste Corazon de Agave tequila which is finished in a whiskey barrel.  So yummy!

Promo: Infectious Groove Podcast

Aug 02, 202029:05
Episode Three: B.S. Review- Heaven Hill Quality House

Episode Three: B.S. Review- Heaven Hill Quality House

On this episode we introduce our newest segment, The B.S. Review.  We take a bottom shelf whiskey and give it a taste.  We try Heaven Hill Quality House Kentucky blended whiskey, a great buy at $3.99 for little less than a pint.  Will we move it up because it's surprisingly good?  Or will we knock it off due to the taste?  Listen and see.

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End Promo by Grand Rapidians Play Video Games

Jul 19, 202031:59
Episode Two: Angel's Envy

Episode Two: Angel's Envy

We introduce another new segment, "The Bourbon Cocktail Hour".  We will bring you a new way to drink bourbon/whiskey, whether in a shaken cocktail or a nice punch.  On the bar menu this episode?  Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade, a yummy treat for summer, recipe found from a Tasty video on Facebook, July 25, 2018.  Then we taste Angel's Envy, one of our favorites.  Cheers!!

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Jul 05, 202022:52
Episode One: Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Episode One: Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon

We are back for season two, The New Batch!  We chat about our new segments starting with "Cooking With Spirits: Whiskey, it ain't just for sipping".  We are searching, finding, and sharing recipes made with bourbon/whiskey.  First up, bourbon chocolate chip banana bread from Facebook. Taken from gobourbon.com by The Bourbon Review, April 16, 2020.  I'll never make banana bread any other way again.  Then we continue with our "Clink It or Sink It" while tasting Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon.  Glad you have joined us for season two.  Cheers!!!

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And be sure to check out our newest adventure in podcasting, "Cheers to Parenting, A Couple's Guide to Parenthood".  anchor.fm/cheerstoparentingpod

Jun 21, 202025:01
The Completion of Season One
May 31, 202041:12
Canadian Club tasting
May 24, 202039:58
Woodford Reserve Double Oak tasting
May 17, 202041:52
Final in the Weller Series- William Larue Weller
May 10, 202037:35
Weller Full Proof, Blue Label
May 03, 202039:22
Weller Series Continues

Weller Series Continues

The pandemic continues and we remain on "liquor lock down", while enjoying the next in our Weller series. We chit chat about what we are doing while sheltering in place, then taste the Weller 12, black label.
Apr 26, 202041:17
Weller series continues- Antique 107 (red label)
Apr 19, 202036:45
Pandemic Continues

Pandemic Continues

Happy Easter to all. We discuss quarantine as the pandemic continues. We begin a series on Weller and start with "the green label"; the original wheated bourbon special reserve. A nice inexpensive bourbon to get one through this time in history.
Apr 11, 202037:57
Quarantined- Wedding Whiskey After Party

Quarantined- Wedding Whiskey After Party

With no time to record a new episode, we release an after party only available on our Patreon page.....until Covid-19 quarantine time. After the happy couple did their tasting for the wedding whiskey, they stuck around to record an after party with us. Join our fun but might contain more language than normal. Cheers!!
Apr 05, 202025:47
George T. Stagg Tasting- Don't save the good stuff
Mar 29, 202022:13
Corona Edition- Jim Beam Single Barrel Tasting
Mar 22, 202036:09