Bourbon Bytes Podcast
A Bourbon Podcast with a Gaming Twist! Hosted by Clifton McDaniel in Los Angeles, CA - the Bourbon Bytes Podcast features the latest whiskey & video game news, reviews, and more every week. Cheers, and Game On!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Wild Turkey Master’s Keep One Review & TMNT Cowabunga Collection
I'm reviewing Wild Turkey's LE whiskey release for 2021, Master's Keep One, thanks to Patreon supporter @Bourbon_Newb. I'm also and chatting about Michter's withholding their 10 year bourbon until 20…
Barrell Bourbon Batch 32 Review & Hogwarts Legacy State of Play Recap
Enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the upcoming open-world adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy. I'm sipping on and reviewing the latest batch of Barrell Bourbon, Batch 32, while recapping Plays…
Russell’s Reserve 13 Bourbon Review & What’s New in March of 2022
Today I'm reviewing Wild Turkey's Russell's Reserve 13 Year Old Bourbon which I won in this year's whiskey lottery. I'm also sharing the news of the upcoming 17 Year Old bourbon releases coming from …
Booker’s 25th Anniversary Bourbon Review + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Announcement
This week I'm sipping on a special sample of Booker's 25th Anniversary edition bottle from Jim Beam, sharing the news about the first bourbon release coming soon from the Castle & Key Distillery, and…
Little Book Chapter 4 Review, The Walking Dead Irish Whiskey, and a Pappy Van Winkle Giveaway
Today I'm reviewing Freddie Noe's 2020 addition to the Little Book series from Jim Beam, Chapter 4: Lesson's Honored. I'm also talking about The Sexton's new limited edition The Walking Dead Irish Si…
Town Branch Single Malt Whiskey Review & the Legality of Private Barrel Picks in Kentucky
On this episode, I'm reviewing Town Branch's 11 year old single malt whiskey aged in Oloroso sherry casks while talking about new bills in the state of Kentucky that could help save private barrel se…
Old Forester Single Barrel Rye Review & How to Get Your Friends to Drink Whiskey
Do you have friends who aren't whiskey drinkers? Today I'm giving you some tips on how to ease them into sipping bourbon and whiskey neat! Because drinking whiskey with friends is always more fun tha…
Stagg Jr. Batch 17 Bourbon Review & Huge Acquisitions at Heaven Hill and PlayStation
Thanks to a good friend and patron of the show, I have the latest batch of Stagg Jr. to review. Plus, I'm talking about the latest acquisition of Samson & Surrey by Heaven Hill and the acquisition of…
Barrell Armida Bourbon Review & More Upcoming Whiskey Releases
2022 is off to a busy start with new whiskey announcements coming out of the U.S. and Scotland. I'm pouring a glass of Barrell Craft Spirits Armida Bourbon and diving into these upcoming releases, in…
Yellowstone Select Review & The State of Kentucky Bourbon in 2022
This week I'm reviewing Yellowstone Select Bourbon and talking about their limited edition Landmark Series bottles to celebrate Limestone Branch Distillery and the 150th anniversary of the Yellowston…
Knob Creek 12 Year Bourbon Review (100 Proof vs. Cask Strength Comparison)
Knob Creek has always had a place on my bar cart. Today, I'm comparing the 100 proof and cask strength versions of Knob Creek 12 Year, talking about some new Rye whiskeys from Still Austin and Uncle …
JK Williams Gold Zephyr Bourbon & Bridge Series Whiskey Review, and the Future of Playstation VR2 Gaming
On today's episode, I'm reviewing two whiskeys from J.K. Williams Distilling out of Peoria, Illinois - including their Zephyr Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Bridge Series Wheat Whiskey. I'm also talkin…
Barrell New Year 2022 Bourbon Review & Runners-Up for My Best Whiskeys of 2021
Today I will be raising a glass to Betty White (1922-2021) with a review of Barrell New Year 2022 Bourbon. I'm also sharing some of the runners up from my Top Whiskeys of the Year and why they didn't…
Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Tennessee Whiskey & Peerless Double Oak Bourbon Review
It's a short one this week, but I'm reviewing two American Whiskeys for you guys: Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey & Peerless Double Oak Bourbon. I'm also talking about Maker's Mark paying…
Larceny Barrel Proof C921 Bourbon Review, The Game Awards Recap, & Entering The Matrix
In an unexpected twist, Heaven Hill sent me a sample of the final 2021 batch of Larceny Barrel Proof C921 that I'm reviewing this episode. Larceny C921 comes in at 122.6 proof and is aged 6-8 years. …
The Best Bourbons to Give as a Gift & Old Scout Port Cask Rye Review
Shopping for the whiskey lover in your life can be tough, so I’ve created a list of the best gift-giving bottles to guide you in finding the perfect present for them this Holiday season. Plus, I'll b…
Deanston 18 Review - Whisky of the Year? Titanic Distillers & Razer‘s G3x Handheld Dev Kit
The Whisky Exchange just named Deanston 18 as the Whisky of the Year 2022. I'm reviewing this Highland Single Malt Scotch for the first time, and I'm discussing news about a new Irish whiskey distill…
Black Friday: The Best Deals in Bourbon & Video Games
This Black Friday, I'm talking about the best "bang for your buck" bourbons in three different categories. Whether it's high proof, high value bottles, mid-range bourbons, or budget bottles, you will…
Elvis Whiskey Review, Brad Paisley Bourbon, & Super Smash Bros. Tournaments
I'm reviewing Elvis "Tiger Man" Tennessee Whiskey & "The King" Indiana Rye Whiskey while talking about other upcoming releases - including American Highway Bourbon from Brad Paisley and Bardstown Bou…
Stranger Things: Arby‘s Vodka, Barrell Seagrass, & Netflix Gaming!?
This is a weird one! Lots of whiskey & gaming news this week - including French fry flavored vodka from Arby's, a major Among Us update, and the release of Netflix Gaming for iOS and Android, includi…