Send us Fan MailWe pour Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Rye Batch 2 and get honest about what we love, what feels thin, and why a short finish can hold a bottle back even when the flavor is good. We also crack an aged bag of pipe tobacco and end up in a surprisingly deep debate about what “finished” should mean in American whiskey. • the origin of the “Quintessential” name and why smart naming works • American single malt whiskey trends, pricing, and why big launches cooled off • opening an older vacuum-sealed tobacco bag and what aging does to moisture and aroma • Cedar Ridge double barreled rye basics, mash bill talk, and tasting notes on spice and stone fruit • the difference between double barreled and finished whiskey, and why definitions get messy • why new American oak dominates bourbon, plus thoughts on maplewood and other woods • value at $55, whether we would replace the bottle, and why limited craft releases create urgency If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspa.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!