Bourbon Meets MAD SCIENCE! RD1's Most Unexpected Barrel Finish Yet!

🥒 PICKLE-FINISHED BOURBON?! Yeah… RD1 actually did that! What happens when you take two whiskey enthusiasts, one who absolutely HATES pickles, and put a 111.5-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished with French oak and pickle barrels in front of them? You get one of the weirdest, funniest, and most unexpectedly interesting whiskey reviews we've ever done on The Right Pour! Thanks to Jared and the team at RD1 Distillery, we got our hands on a special 200mL bottle featuring our very own Right Pour logo. But when Lonnie discovers what's actually inside, things get interesting FAST! We went into this tasting expecting an absolute disaster. Instead, we discovered something completely unexpected. In this episode, we explore: RD1's incredibly unusual pickle barrel-finished bourbon Whether 111.5-proof bourbon actually works with pickle flavors The fascinating science and craftsmanship behind RD1's experimental barrel finishes Lonnie's hilarious reaction to discovering what he's drinking Unexpected sweetness, briny aromas, and some seriously unusual tasting notes Why this bourbon might be the perfect pairing for a smash burger or Italian sub Whether this is just another whiskey gimmick or something genuinely worth experiencing What makes this episode special isn't just the whiskey. It's the willingness to try something completely outside our comfort zone. We always talk about expanding your palate, exploring different finishes, and giving unusual whiskeys a fair chance. This time, RD1 put that philosophy to the ultimate test. What started as a bottle we were convinced we'd hate turned into a fascinating conversation about whiskey innovation, barrel finishing, and the science behind creating something truly different. A huge thank-you to Jared and RD1 for making this tasting possible and for the personalized bottle. We also picked up RD1's hot honey barrel-finished bourbon, which we'll be exploring in a future episode! NOW WE WANT TO KNOW! Would YOU try a pickle barrel-finished bourbon, or is that taking whiskey experimentation too far? Drop your thoughts in the comments! And if you've tried any of RD1's unique finishes, tell us which one deserves a spot on our tasting table next! If you enjoy honest whiskey reviews, unique bourbon experiences, blind tastings, and plenty of laughs along the way, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to The Right Pour! 🥃 Until next time, CHEERS Y'ALL!