From Red to Blue: The Complete Guide to Johnnie Walker's Core Whisky Collection (SH90)

The humans try Johnnie Walker’s entire whisky lineup from the budget Red Label to the high-roller Blue Label. Some of the tastes were expected, but there were a few surprising highlights along the way that y’all should definitely try for yourselves if you enjoy the classic Johnnie Walker flavours.

Please drink responsibly and in moderation.

Previous Whiskey Tastings

• SH65: Tasting Whiskeys from Around the World

• SH71: Sipping the Emerald Isle: A Review of Irish Whiskeys

• SH83: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 1)

• SH84: From Highlands to Islands: A Journey Through Scotch Whisky (Part 2)

Show Notes

• Johnnie Walker Core Whisky Range (Johnnie Walker site)

• Johnnie Walker product lines timeline (Wikipedia)

• The Johnnie Walker Story (Johnnie Walker site)

• Johnnie Walker Discover Tasting Pack (LCBO)

• Johnnie Walker Red Label (LCBO)

• Johnnie Walker Green Label (LCBO)

• These Are The 25 Best-Selling Whisky Brands In The World (Forbes)

• Top 10 biggest-selling Scotch whiskies (The Spirits Business)

• Caol Ila 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (LCBO)

• Johnnie Walker 4 Dummies (A Beginners Guide) (Scotch 4 Dummies)

O-Train Odyssey 4: The Potential and Pitfalls of Phases 2 and 3 (SH89)

In this episode, the humans bring back transit expert Declan for the final stop of the O-Train Odyssey. They discuss the project's recent news, review what went wrong throughout, highlight lessons for the future, and share their hopes for the upcoming phases and transit in Ottawa more generally. Don't miss the series finale – the conclusion of the long and winding O-Train journey.

Show Notes

• SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History and the 2001 Pilot (Part 1)

• SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 2)

• SH87: Derailments and Doors: The Grand Opening of the O-Train (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 3)

• Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry

• O-Train Interactive System Map 

• O-Train System map (As of time of recording)

• O-Train Phase 2 map

• Yearly Themes 2024: Experiences and Foundation (SH 88)

• Ottawa mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe on transportation plan: 'I'm not going to declare war on cars' Ottawa Citizen

• Sutcliffe keeps tax hike promise in 'tight' $5.5B city budget

• Transit Long Range Financial Plan Update

• Ottawa mayor says premier called after Toronto highway deal

• Legislation introduced to deliver more homes near transit hubs Vancouver

• Moodie Station concept renders

Yearly Themes 2024: Experiences and Foundation (SH 88)

A Yearly Theme is a high-level idea that guides you throughout a year or season. It's not a resolution. You don't set any specific metrics to achieve. A theme is not to lose X pounds by the end of the year or read Y books this year. It's more of a high-level idea that guides your decisions throughout the year (e.g. Year of Health, Year of Order, Year of Novelty)

In the final episode of 2023, the humans review their themes from last year—Aidan explored "experiences," and Evan focused on "foundation." They share the highlights and challenges from the last 12 months before unveiling their Yearly Themes for 2024. Wrapping up the season with reflections and anticipation for the year ahead.

Show notes

• What is a 'Yearly Theme'? - Video from CGP Grey

• The Theme System - Website describing what a theme is and how they implement it in the Theme System Journal. Also has a few good example themes.

• SH70: 2023 Yearly Themes

• SH57: 2022 Yearly Themes

• Episode 35: 2021 Yearly Themes

• Episode 12: The Experimental Dozen

• Busted Sled Gingerbread Stout

• SH82: New York City

• The Lehman Trilogy

• JAM Sports

• Toronto Whiskey Society

• Hiram Walker Distillery

• The Spirit of York

• Toronto Alcohol in Parks Pilot

• Mill Street Brewery

• Kings County Distillery

• Kings County Moonshine

• Kings County Grapefruit Jalapeño Whiskey

• SH81: Two Wheels Good (Intro to Urban Cycling)

• Bike Share Toronto

SH87: Derailments and Doors: The Grand Opening of the O-Train (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 3)

In this episode, the humans and transit expert Declan explore the notorious grand opening of the Ottawa O-Train Confederation Line. They dive deep into some of the issues, including malfunctioning doors and track problems, while discussing recommendations for improvement suggested by the official inquiry.

Show notes

• SH85: The O-Train Odyssey: Ottawa's Transit History and the 2001 Pilot (Part 1)

• SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 2)

• Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry

• O-Train Interactive System Map

• O-Train System map (As of time of recording)

• O-Train Phase 2 map

• This Man's Face Is Everyone In Ottawa Right Now

• Ardbeg Ten Years Old

• Carling Ice

• Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

• Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Virtual Open House - November 9, 2023

• The World's Newest Metro is Here! | Montreal REM

• Woe-train: Ottawa's LRT troubles, by the numbers

• Bogies, bearings and greasing the rails: Solutions for Ottawa's beleaguered LRT

• OC Transpo officials say 56 of 103 recommendations from LRT inquiry have been implemented so far

• Incidents Affecting LRT Vehicles and Services Report to Transit Commission on 12 October 2023

• LRT Disruption – Root Cause Review Report to Transit Commission on 12 October 2023

• O-Train can 'easily' provide the service with a single-car train, OC Transpo boss says

• LRT root-cause review raises more questions than it answers

• Transit Long Range Financial Plan Update

SH86: Fake it till you make it (The O-Train Odyssey—Part 2)

In this episode, the Humans dive further into the troubled history of Ottawa's O-Train Confederation Line project. Transit expert Declan joins to explore the challenges faced by this notorious project, sharing lessons for improving transit initiatives in other cities. This episode explores the 2010 municipal election, the procurement model's impact, train quality issues, testing problems, and the influence of a secretive cabal known as the "WhatsApp Group."

Show Notes

• Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry

• O-Train Interactive System Map

• O-Train System map (As of the time of recording)

• O-Train Phase 2 map

• 2010 Ottawa municipal election

• Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Investments

• AMF, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board and KKR become new shareholders in Caruna alongside Elo

• Indian toll roads: Investing in India’s infrastructure to boost economic growth

• European Airports: Creating runway for a more prosperous and sustainable future

• Alstom was 'pushing the limit' of what a light rail car can do, inquiry hears

• The Citadis Dualis began service in 2019

• 1,200 Japanese workers convert above-ground train to subway line in a matter of hours