Bob and Brad sit down with Uproxx drinks editor Zach Johnston to sip a special barrel pick collaboration with Nashville Barrel Company in anticipation of the 2023 Grammy awards. Then Bob presents his lists of the top five movie soundtracks, brad walks through his top five movie scores, and Zach brings us home with a playlist all his own.
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Grammy Awards 2023: Top Five Movie Scores and Sountracks

Bob and Brad wrap up their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 1998 film The Big Lebowski, a first-time watch for Brad and just the second time for Bob. Unlike Raising Arizona, Bob was not a fan of this cult classic the first time he saw it, so our hosts have invited author Cathleen Falsani to help break down why this movie is so beloved. Cathleen's book The Dude Abides: The Gospel According to the Coen Brothers was is an incredible read, and she breaks down the deeper themes of Lebowski, and specifically Jeff Bridges' iconic turn, better than anyone.
Meanwhile, the gang reviews two beverages. First, for their whiskey review, it's the Speyside scotch Cragganmore 12. Then, because Cathleen requested a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute, it's NKD LADY Whiskey Alternative.
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The Big Lebowski / Cragganmore 12 (plus NKD LDY)

Sommelier and entrepreneur André Hueston Mack joins Film & Whiskey to talk about his journey from McDonald's to internationally-renowned wine expert. you may know André from his incredibly popular YouTube series with Bon Appetit, or from one of his NYC-based restaurants.
Bob and Brad chat with André about the importance of accessibility in the worlds of wine and whiskey, before discussing his favorite film, the 1996 comedy Kingpin. Finally, the trio taste Andre's exceptional and affordable new rye, Rye & Sons, and put him through the ringer with their Film & Whiskey Questionnaire.
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André Hueston Mack: My Favorite Movie

Bob and Brad continue their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 1987 film Raising Arizona, and boy, is this episode a doozy.
Bob loves this movie. Like, LOVES it.
Brad hates this movie. Like, HATES it.
Despite their very different opinions, they find some points in common, like their praise for the delightful Holly Hunter and the Coens' witty dialogue.
Meanwhile, they sample their first-ever offering from Lagavulin, the famous 16-year expression. Known for its incredibly peaty aroma and taste, will our hosts be as divided on the whisky as they are on the film?
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Raising Arizona / Lagavulin 16

Bob and Brad sit down with Broadway star Jared Dixon to discuss life under the lights, as Jared currently tours the country as Aaron Burr in Hamilton. The trio dive into Jared's history in shows like The Lion King, his Broadway heritage, and what remaining "bucket list" roles he'd like to play. Then they each present their lists of the top five movie musicals, including some Film & Whiskey favorites.
Meanwhile, our hosts try The Beverly High Rye American Whiskey, a beautifully-designed bottle of whiskey that's been making the rounds on social media. At a $60 price tag, how will it hold up to similar conversation piece bottles?
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"Hamilton" Star Jared Dixon and Top 5 Movie Musicals

Bob and Brad kick off their miniseries of Coen Brothers comedies with their 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? A loose adaptation of The Odyssey, this film stars George Clooney in full Cary Grant mode, taking pratfalls and allowing himself to be the butt of the joke. Our hosts break the amazing Roger Deakins camerawork, as well as the vibrant cast of supporting characters.
Meanwhile, they revisit the Maker's Mark brand for the first time since season 1 with Maker's Mark Cask Strength. At a $45 price tag, how will this 111-proof wheated bourbon hold up to its peers?
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? / Maker's Mark Cask Strength

Bob and Brad finish up their miniseries of James Cameron films with his 1991 extravaganza Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Today, they're joined by writer and filmmaker Ian Nathan. Ian is former editor of Empire magazine and author of nearly 20 books, including the new James Cameron: A Retrospective. Our trio of hosts break down every angle of this quite-literally-explosive film, lauding the performances of Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as Cameron's work as a writer, adding depth to the story of the original Terminator while also inverting it.
Meanwhile, they try a popular Jim Beam product, Knob Creek Bourbon. This 9-year bourbon is part of Beam's small batch collection (alongside Baker's, Booker's, and Basil Hayden's). Bob and Brad have sampled a barrel-proof expression of Knob Creek on-air, but never the ubiquitous baseline offering. How will it fare, given its recent price increase?
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day / Knob Creek Bourbon (ft. Ian Nathan)

Bob and Brad keep a-rollin' with the flaming semi-truck that is the James Cameron filmography with his 1984 sci-fi milestone, The Terminator. Drawing inspiration from the slashers of the 70s and early 80s and working with a budget of less than $7 million, Cameron delivered one of the most influential science-fiction films of all time. Brad is on record stating that this movie sparked his deeply-rooted hatred of the 1980s--how will he respond to another viewing?
Meanwhile, our hosts try a young Tennessee whiskey, Nelson's Green Brier. Having tried (and loved) the distillery's newest expression of bourbon earlier in the year, and remembering some not-so-fond memories of this particular bottle, the guys don't quite know whether they should be excited or nervous to sample this one.
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The Terminator / Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series on James Cameron with his 1986 action thrill ride, Aliens. Perhaps Cameron's most purely entertaining movie, this sequel took the intimate horror of the first installment and went in a different direction, turning Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley into an action star and solidifying Cameron's reputation as one of the best directors in the genre.
Meanwhile, they try a single barrel bourbon from Virginia, John J. Bowman. In fact, the distillate that goes into these bottles is made by Buffalo Trace, then shipped to Virginia for some further tinkering. Will Brad's well-documented hate towards Buffalo Trace ruin this experience?
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Aliens / John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon

Brad and Bob strap in for a new Christmas tradition: celebrating the films of Tom Cruise. This year, there's no better movie to review than Top Gun: Maverick. The guys break down what makes this movie so special among both Cruise's catalog and the history of action movies.
Meanwhile, they sip on three new whiskeys from Bardstown Bourbon Company known as the Origin Series. These are the first Bardstown releases to use only their own distillate, and they include a high-rye bourbon, a wheated bottled-in-bond bourbon, and a 95-5 rye.
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Cruisemas, Vol. 1: Top Gun: Maverick / Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series

Bob and Brad kick off a mini-series on James Cameron with his polarizing 2009 epic, Avatar. For Brad, this film sullied Cameron's reputation almost irreparably, but Bob feels much differently. The two try to hash out their differences while finding points in common, like the way-underrated Zoe Saldana.
Meanwhile, they sip a 12-year Japanese whisky with an outrageous price tag, The Yamazaki 12. Will it live up to its Cameron-esque budget?
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Avatar / The Yamazaki 12 (with Bonus Avatar: The Way of Water Review)

Bob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of three films by director David Lean with his 1945 British masterpiece Brief Encounter. This aching romantic drama follows two ordinary, married people in pre-war England who quickly fall in love but know they cannot remain together. Our hosts discuss Celia Johnson's brilliant performance, as well as Lean and screenwriter Noel Coward's insistence on making these characters as relatable as possible, to devastating effect.
Meanwhile, they try a budget Canadian whisky, Rich & Rare Reserve. Will this blended whisky be worth more than its $9 price point?
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Brief Encounter / Rich & Rare Reserve

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of three films by director David Lean, with his 1957 classic The Bridge in the River Kwai. This rousing epic about British and American soldiers in a Japanese POW camp may seem similar to films like The Great Escape, but Lean's anti-war streak and the film's focus on hubris and shame make this a much more nuanced experience. Our hosts discuss William Holden as an actor versus as a movie star, while heaping praise on the subtleties in Alec Guinness' brilliant performance
Meanwhile, they try a whiskey-that-isn't-really-a-whiskey in Jameson Cold Brew. "Infused" with coffee beans, is this more of a liqueur, or a cordial, than a real whiskey? What will this mean for our hosts' scores?
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The Bridge on the River Kwai / Jameson Cold Brew

Bob sits down with master distiller Alex Castle to talk about one of the Film & Whiskey crew's favorite US distilleries, Old Dominick. This Memphis-based outfit is ready to launch a new line of in-house whiskey distilled on-site. It's an exciting time for the brand, and it provides a great opportunity to spring our "Inside the Whiskey Studio" questionnaire on Alex.
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Whiskey Spotlight: Old Dominick Distillery ft. Alex Castle

Bob and Brad kick off their mini-series of three films by director David Lean, starting with his 1962 masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia. Considered one of the greatest films of all-time, it's easy to see why--the scale and scope of this film are staggering. Bob and Brad discuss the major themes of the movie before diving into a breakdown of the best (and worst) performances.
Meanwhile, they go back to the Bushmills line to try Bushmills Black Bush. Like the Red Bush expression, this Irish whiskey is a blend of single malt and grain whiskeys, but they're aged exclusively in Sherry casks, as opposed to Red Bush's bourbon  barrels. However, it's significantly pricier than red Bush at $32. What will this mean for our hosts' scores?
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Lawrence of Arabia / Bushmills Black Bush

Bob and Brad revisit their annual holiday on the Film & Whiskey Podcast: HANKSGIVING. For the third year, they watch a Tom Hanks movie, and this year it's an especially warm-and-fuzzy one, 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. They discuss Hanks' turn as Fred Rogers, whether Matthew Rhys deserved an Oscar nomination for his performance, and how Mr. Rogers' ethic aligns with the Thanksgiving holiday.
Meanwhile, our hosts sip on two whiskeys from Two Souls Spirits, a new independent bottler form Gainesville, FL., a high-proof bourbon and a higher-proof rye.
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Hanksgiving, Vol. 3: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Bob and Brad try to remain civil after re-watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for the first time since their 2020 episode where Brad scored it as a 2.5/10. How will his score change, if it all?
Meanwhile, they sip on three wildly different whiskies from KO Distilling.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: The Revisit

Bob and Brad wrap up their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1987 comedy classic The Princess Bride. The script for this movie, by screenwriter William Goldman, is considered one of the best ever, but how does Reiner's direction stack up? Our hosts power-rank the 9 main actors of the movie before pivoting to whiskey.
This week, they go back to the Bushmills line to try Bushmills Red Bush. Like the standard white label expression, this Irish whiskey is a blend of single malt and grain whiskeys, but they're aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon barrels, which Bushmills hopes translates to a gateway entry into Irish whiskey for bourbon drinkers. At only a $22 price, what will our hosts think?
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The Princess Bride / Bushmills Red Bush

Bob and Brad sit down with Mark McLaughlin of Old Line Spirits, a veteran-owned US whiskey producer that is making some incredible single malt. Our hosts try the cask strength expression while chatting with Mark about his time in the military and his thoughts on this week's movie, A Few Good Men.
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Whiskey Spotlight: Old Line Spirits

Bob and Brad continue their mini-series of three films by director Rob Reiner with his 1992 classic A Few Good Men. The Aaron Sorkin script is legendary, and Reiner's direction is lean and efficient, making this a movie that holds up unbelievably well..
Meanwhile, they try a whisky that was completely new to Bob when he picked it up on vacation: Nomad Outland Whisky. This blended scotch is matured in sherry butts and then shipped to Spain for additional finishing in PX casks. Has a secretly amazing whisky been flying under the radar this whole time?
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