The Auron MacIntyre Show Top 5 Whiskeys of 2025 and Christmas AMA | 12/19/25
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Dec 19, 2025 This festive edition dives into the top five American whiskeys and the best releases of 2025, perfect for holiday celebrations. Highlights include expert recommendations like Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Four Roses Single Barrel, along with a taste of Texas bourbon. The discussion takes a lively turn as the host reflects on personal goals for the new year and shares thoughts on holiday traditions and classic films. The listener Q&A adds extra fun, tackling everything from board games to insights on the conservative media landscape.
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Choose Accessible Holiday Bottles
- Buy approachable, affordable shelf bourbons for holiday guests instead of top-shelf rarities.
- Choose bottles that balance quality and price so novices can enjoy something nicer than basic brands.
Blended Ages Offer Value
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed blends 6-, 8-, and 12-year whiskeys to offer older notes without high price.
- Its ~116.8 proof handles dilution well, making it great on a large ice block.
Single Barrels Reveal Recipes
- Four Roses' single-barrel releases reveal individual recipe profiles otherwise hidden in blends.
- The OESO expression gives red-fruit, brown sugar, and gentle clove with a fragrant nose at 100 proof.