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SEASON 1 EPISODES
Episode 1 — Can She Survive Bourbon?
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Redemption Round: Old Fashioned
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The one where Thom bribes Patsy with a distillery that has a Chihuly glass ceiling. She still made a face.
Episode 2 — Off to the Races
Woodford Reserve 2023 Distillery Series — Toasted Oak Four Grain | Redemption Round: Mint Julep
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The official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Patsy was not impressed by the credentials.
Episode 3 — Rye Was a Mistake
New Riff Single Barrel Rye — Bottled in Bond | Redemption Round: Black Manhattan
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95% rye mash bill. No adjustments made for comfort. Patsy was not consulted.
Episode 4 — The Good Stuff
Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon | Redemption Round: Boulevardier
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The most coveted bottle in American bourbon. Thom hid it until after Patsy scored it. The reveal did not go as planned.
Episode 5 — We’re Going to Scotland!
The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak | Redemption Round: Rob Roy
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The first Scotch on the show. Thom doesn’t like most Scotch. He likes this one. The coal is the reason. The question is: will Patsy?
Episode 6 — The Bottle Looks Like the Problem
Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon | Redemption Round: Gold Rush
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The bottle is shaped like a copper pot still. Patsy did not appreciate the elegance.
Episode 7 — The Man Who Changed Bourbon
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon | Redemption Round: Tribute Old Fashioned
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The man who invented single barrel bourbon in 1984. In Episode 4, Patsy tasted his greatest creation. This time she tastes his name.
Episode 8 — Barbecue Scotch
Colkegan Single Malt American Whiskey by Santa Fe Spirits | Redemption Round: Maple Old Fashioned
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Same grain as Scotch. Smoked with mesquite instead of peat. Made in New Mexico. Patsy was not expecting smoke.
Episode 9 — We Went to Ireland Too
Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey | Redemption Round: Jameson Cold Brew
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Thom has been a certified Irish whiskey taster since 2000. He had to use the certificate to get Patsy to take a third sip.
Episode 10 — The Man Who Taught Jack (Season Finale)
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey | Redemption Round: Lynchburg Lemonade
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Nathan 'Nearest' Green was the first documented Black master distiller in American history. Jack Daniel learned to distill from him. For 150 years, the story wasn't told. The season ends here.