The Noble Dram
Pour yourself a dram and settle in—this is The Noble Dram, where whiskey meets real conversation. Hosts Aaron and Gavin explore bottles big and small, from everyday sippers to once-in-a-lifetime pours. Along the way, they trade stories, swap laughs, and chase down the flavors that make whiskey more than a drink—it’s a shared experience. Whether you’re a collector, a casual fan, or just whiskey-curious, you’ll find a seat at the table. Every pour tells a story, and we’re here to share them one sip at a time.
Episodes
45 episodes
The Noble Dram | Kilchoman - Farm Raised (Season 2 | Ep. 20)
What happens when one of Scotland's youngest distilleries decides the best way forward is to look back?In this episode of The Noble Dram, Gavin and Aaron head to Islay to explore the remarkable story of Kilchoman Distillery, the island'...
The Noble Dram | The Balvenie - Curious Peat (Season 2 | Ep. 19)
🥃 Can you taste tradition? That's the question we're exploring as we step inside one of Scotland's most iconic distilleries, The Balvenie.After touring the distillery firsthand, we're sharing what makes The Balvenie unlike almo...
The Noble Dram | Aaron's Collection Selection (Season 2 | Ep. 18)
Every whisky lover remembers the bottle that started it all.But if you were building a starter shelf today...which bottles truly deserve a spot?In this episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron takes on the challenge of creating the ulti...
The Noble Dram | What's in a Bottle Count (Season 2 | Ep. 17)
Every whiskey lover has been there.You're standing in the liquor store when a bottle catches your eye. You've never seen it before. No reviews. No recommendations. No awards on the label. Just a bottle... asking you to take a chance.
The Noble Dram | Scotch for Starters: Peat (Season 2 | Ep. 16)
What exactly is peat, and why does it make some Scotch whiskies taste like a campfire by the sea?In this episode of Scotch for Starters, Gavin and Aaron tackle one of the most misunderstood and most polarizing topics in Scotch whisky. W...
The Noble Dram | Stars, Stripes & Single Malts (Season 2 | Ep. 15)
America is turning 250 years old, and we're raising a glass to celebrate the only way we know how, with great whisky and even better company.In this special America 250 episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron and Gavin go head-to-head as Team ...
The Noble Dram | Scotch for Starters: Barrels (Season 2 | Ep. 14)
When you think about Scotch whisky, you probably think about the distillery, the ingredients, or maybe even the age statement. But what if we told you the barrel might be the most important part of the entire process? In this...
The Noble Dram | Girl Dad - Fathers Day (Season 2 | Ep. 13)
This Father's Day, we're raising a glass to the dads who help shape the next generation.Aaron and Gavin sit down with Clifford Walsh, founder of Girl Dad Bourbon, to discuss the inspiration behind a brand dedicated to celebrating father...
The Noble Dram | Scotch for Starters: Malt (Season 2 | Ep. 12)
What's the big deral about Single Malt Scotch? What exactly is malt anyway and why is it so important to Scotch whisky?In this episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron and Gavin break down one of the most fundamental building blocks of Scotch: ...
The Noble Dram | Out on That Boot Hill Distillery (Season 2 | Ep. 11)
What happens when Aaron heads back to his roots?In this special Aaron's alma mater episode, we're traveling to Dodge City, Kansas to visit one of the most unique soil-to-sip distilleries in America: Boot Hill Distillery.Joining ...
The Noble Dram | Noble Ardbeg Day (Season 2 | Ep. 10)
This week on The Noble Dram, we're trading Islay peat for Texas heat as we celebrate Noble Ardbeg Day 2026. We're joined by special guest, David Blackmore the Global Brand Ambassador for Ardbeg.We're pouring Ardbeg 10 and the high...
The Noble Dram | I'm in Heaven Hill (Season 2 | Ep. 9)
This week on The Noble Dram, we’re cracking open some serious Heaven Hill goodness. Aaron brings out the elegant Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year, while Gavin comes in swinging with Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025.From rich history...
The Noble Dram | The Whiskey Trip - Collaboration | Part 2 (Season 2 | Ep. 8)
Part 2 of our crossover conversation with Big Chief from The Whiskey Trip is here—and this one goes deep into the heart of whiskey, storytelling, and the rise of Texas whiskey.After kicking things off in Part 1 over on The Whiskey Trip,...
The Noble Dram | Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe | Happy Mother's Day (Season 2 | Ep. 7)
This Mother’s Day, we’re letting fate decide the pours.In this special Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe Blind Tasting, Aaron and Gavin put their palates to the test with a lineup of bold and mystery pours—no labels, no clues, just chaos.B...
The Noble Dram | Derby Day Drams (Season 2 | Ep. 6)
It’s the fastest two minutes in sports… paired with some of Kentucky’s finest pours. In this episode of The Noble Dram, Aaron and Gavin celebrate the Kentucky Derby by going head-to-head with two iconic bourbons tied to Derby tradition....
The Noble Dram | Surprise - That's Not Gavin (Season 2 | Ep. 5)
Gavin’s out this week… but its no surprise that The Noble Dram is still pouring strong.Aaron is joined by a surprise guest at the table—his dad—for a conversation about the whiskies that caught them completely off guard. The bottles tha...
The Noble Dram | Souvenir Bottles: Thoughtful or Throwaway (Season 2 | Ep. 4)
Your friends went on an epic trip… toured incredible distilleries… experienced world-class whiskey……and this is what they brought you back?In this episode of The Noble Dram, we’re diving into “Survivor Bottles”—the whiskies that...
The Noble Dram | Death & Taxes (Season 2 | Ep. 3)
In this episode of The Noble Dram, we dive deep into the true cost of your favorite pour—and it’s not just what’s in the glass. From the rebellion that helped define America to the modern-day system that controls how whiskey gets to your shelf,...
The Noble Dram | The Ultimate Whiskey Easter Basket (Season 2 | Ep. 2)
Spring has officially sprung, and at The Noble Dram, we’re trading chocolate eggs for something a little stronger. In this Easter special, we’re building the ultimate Whiskey Easter Basket—and trust us, this one’s not for the kids.From ...
The Noble Dram | Whiskey Trips Done Right! (Season 2 | Ep. 1)
Ready to plan the ultimate whiskey adventure? 🌍🥃In this episode, we break down how to Travel the Noble Way — a smarter, smoother, and far more rewarding way to experience whiskey destinations anywhere in the world.Whether you’re...
The Noble Dram | Ep. 25: Whiskies of the World (Part 8 - Scotland)
In this episode, Aaron and Gavin continue their global whisky adventure on The Whiskies of The World Tour with their final stop in the true homeland of whisky — Scotland.From misty Highland glens to the salty shores of Islay, Scotland h...
The Noble Dram | Ep. 24: Whiskies of the World (Part 7 - India)
India may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think about great whisky… but it absolutely should be.In this episode of The Noble Dram, we travel to one of the most fascinating whisky regions on the planet to explore how...
The Noble Dram | Ep. 23: Whiskies of the World (Part 6 - Canada)
Grab your coat,stocking cap & mittens, because we are visiting our canuck neighbors to the north. You guessed it, the Whiskies of the World continues in Canada, the land of hockey, Mounties, and maple syrup.This week on The No...
The Noble Dram | Ep. 22: Whiskies of the World (Part 5 - Taiwan)
In this episode of The Noble Dram, we dive into the incredible rise of Taiwanese whisky, exploring how a subtropical climate, bold cask strategy, and relentless innovation turned a young distillery into a global powerhouse.We break down...
The Noble Dram | Ep. 21: Whiskies of the World (Part 4 - France)
Vive le Dram! 🥃This week, we trade the shamrocks for seaside cliffs and Cognac country—we’re head to the Land of Love, France, where whisky is rewriting the rules. On this episode of Whiskies of the World, Aaron and Gavin dive into the ...