Dustin and Gus drink some of their favorite whiskies (Lagavulin 11 Offerman Edition and Ardbeg Uigeadail, respectively) and talk about one of their favorite books: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, book 3 in the Wheel of Time series.

In this episode, Gus does a tasting of the Bruichladdich's Octomore 15.3.

Dustin and Gus chat about what fantasy books and shows they're looking forward to in the coming year.

Gus and Dustin return from the holiday break. Dustin tastes Johnny Walker Blue. Gus tries the Lagavulin 16. Afterwards, they discuss the book Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie.

Gus tastes the Red Breast Lustau Edition. Dustin and Gus then discuss Robert Jordan's first Wheel of Time book, Eye of the World, and the first season of the Amazon Wheel of Time show.

Gus tastes Old Forester 1897. Dustin and Gus then engage in a largely spoiler-free discussion of the new Dungeon Crawler Carl book, This Inevitable Ruin, by Matt Dinniman.

Gus and Dustin discuss the mass market appeal of Kirkland brand whiskey and one of the biggest names in modern Fantasy, Brandon Sanderson.

Gus and Dustin taste the Arran 10 and discuss the nihilistic fantasy novel The Darkness that Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker.

Gus and Dustin tasted the Jura 18 and then discuss The Boneships by R.J. Barker.