This pour started with a cork pop and turned into a conversation that blurred the lines between rye and bourbon. In this episode, we try Minor Case Sherry Cask Finished Rye — a rye whiskey that brings the sweetness of sherry with the warmth of Kentucky-style grains. Helen and Dave dive into mash bills, argue about what counts as a bourbon, and compare the grassy, peppery ryes to this softer, sweeter alternative. It’s not a bourbon… but it’s close. We explain why. You’ll hear why Dave’s not a fan of heavy rye spice, what Helen loves about sherry-finished drams, and where Minor Case fits in the bourbon-to-rye spectrum. Oh, and there’s a cork pop moment we’ve waited ages for.