The Hard Proof
The Hard Proof isn’t just a show about spirits and alcohol, it’s a gathering place for people who appreciate the stories, the craft, and the culture woven through the bottles we pour and the memories we share.
Created as a resource for Patton House members and all curious spirits fans, the show goes well beyond tasting notes and bottle talk. It’s where conversations about rare bourbons blend into stories about legendary athletes, iconic films, classic vinyl, collectible treasures, and the grit and heart of American heritage.
We’re here to cut through the noise; no marketing smoke and mirrors, no uptight tasting rooms. Just real people, talking about the things we love: a good pour, a game-winning play, a piece of music that stopped us in our tracks, a vintage neon sign with a story, or a well-worn pair of boots that’s seen more than most.
Whether you’re a spirits collector, a sports fan, a history buff, or someone who just wants to enjoy good company over meaningful conversations, The Hard Proof is your kind of show.
So pour yourself a glass, pull up a chair, and let’s talk spirits, stories, and everything in between, one pour at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 409
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2024
Whiskey Review: Russell's Reserve 13-Year Bourbon
This 13-year old bourbon is one of the oldest products offered in Wild Turkey's 'Russell's Reserve' lineup, but is it one of the best? Well, we're here to find out just that.
00:08:56 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
True Crime Whiskey Time featuring Jason B. Jones
Today on the show we have host of the critically-acclaimed True Crime podcast, ‘Knock Knock’, Jason B. Jones.
But Jason won’t be the only one that brings the mystery, because this week is JP’s turn t…
00:41:11 |
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Single Barrel Pick: Chattanooga Whiskey
After the success of our Chattanooga Whiskey barrel pick last year, we’re back at it again to choose another Tennessee High Malt release for this fall! Joining us for our first ever in-studio pick…
00:37:32 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
This is D-Rock's Episode
This is D-Rock's episode, and this is D-Rock's Jingle!
00:37:17 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Whiskey Review: George A. Dickel & Co.
This week we dive into their 8-year-old bourbon to find out what exactly makes it different, and we of course ask the most important question of all: Is it any good?
00:12:26 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
Let's Get Whicked
Are you ready to ‘play with madness’? JD’s bringing the pours this week, and the mind games will be awaiting JP and D-Rock before the first blind pour is had!
00:46:01 |
Wed 07 Jul 2021
Whiskey Review: A Smith Bowman 10-Year Cask Strength
It could be the weather or it could be the whiskey, but one thing’s for sure; today’s Bowman bow-nus episode is a hot one!
00:09:19 |
Fri 02 Jul 2021
Crappy Tater Stickers
With summer vacations out of the way, we all get back together around the table to let JP blind us on something from the East Coast, something from the West Coast, and a special offering from somewhe…
00:48:29 |
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Manhattan
Hailing from Vellejo, California, our friends at Savage & Cooke sent us their new Home School Blood Orange Manhattan Bottle Craft Cocktail to review.
00:10:55 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
West of Center
While JP’s out enjoying some time off, we call on our good friend and patron Mike Goodner to take us through some of the best single malts the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
00:25:34 |
Wed 23 Jun 2021
Whiskey Review: Backbone Bourbon
On today’s bonus episode, our friends at Backbone Bourbon Company send us their Uncut Bourbon and Decade Down Uncut Bourbon to review.
00:11:25 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
Doc Kirk’s Blackberry
This week it’s D-Rock’s turn to bring pours and he delivers 3 very diverse whiskies, but can he get us to vote, “Buy, buy, buy?"
00:35:35 |
Wed 16 Jun 2021
Upcoming Event: Kentucky Bourbon Festival
On this bonus we chat with President of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival Randy Prasse, as well as Content and Programming Coordinator Steve Coomes, about their upcoming annual festival in Bardstown, KY.
00:39:34 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
5 Under $50 with The Podcask
This week, our good friends and fellow whiskey podcasters, Will and Greeze from The Podcask, join us to blind taste and rank 5 classic pours under $50.
00:57:04 |
Wed 09 Jun 2021
Whiskey Review: Jim Beam Highballs To-Go
In today’s episode, our friends at Jim Beam send us their Classic Bourbon & Seltzer as well as their Bourbon and Ginger Ale to review.
00:10:41 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
The Most Random Episode Ever
It’s JP’s turn to bring on this week’s episode and the ‘Wild Card’ definitely lives up to his nickname!
00:32:02 |
Wed 02 Jun 2021
Whiskey Review: Hudson Whiskey Flight
Today we explore three offerings from Hudson Whiskey NY, which is distilled and produced by Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery in Gardiner, NY.
00:27:38 |
Fri 28 May 2021
Hoary Baptist Barrell
Queue the boy band music and crazy tasting notes because on today’s episode, D-Rock is bringing the bottles!
Also, on today's ‘Choose Your Cheers’ segment, we craft a SUPER high proof tasty concocti…
00:33:21 |
Wed 26 May 2021
Whiskey Review: Starward Australian Whisky
Today, we go halfway across the world to try two award-winning, barrel-finished Australian whiskys that are ‘Truly Melbourne Born & Bred’.
00:32:44 |
Fri 21 May 2021
Patreon Purveyor's Pours: Mike 'Hambone' Hamby
In this latest installment of our Patreon Purveyor's Pours series, we are visited by Indianian, loyal listener and towering mustached supporter, Mike 'Hambone' Hamby.
00:41:09 |
Wed 19 May 2021
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