The silly seasons has begun and Bourbon hunters are out in full effect all ready. So this week I am rambling about that while doing a comparative tasting of a limited release, the Wild Turkey 8yr 101, with regular Wild Turkey 101. I also get in a little bit about a couple biographies that I have read recently. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

It's good to be back. I was off last week because in was in Kentucky visiting Makers Mark. So this week, I am talking about my visit to Maker's, tasting some of the bottles that I brought back, and discussing how Louisville is about more than Bourbon. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This episode was supposed to be a full episode about music that I love. Then a weird thing happened on Instagram, and I got sent an interesting article on the spirits industry, which scrambled everything up. So I tried to cram everything into this episode, and had alot of fun doing. Plus, as always, I'm tasting some fun spirits. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

One of the great ways that we can connect through spirits is the sharing of samples. Whether it is rare spirits, quirky bottles, or just something you know somebody would enjoy, it truly has become something that I really enjoy. So on this episode I am tasting some samples that were given to me recently by one of my customers. Plus I get in a little rant about the trend of everything being everything. Listen and you hear what I'm talking about. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

We are about to enter to silly season for expensive, limited release bottles, and consumers are going to have to decide how many bottles to buy and how much they are willing to spend. so on this episode, I am tasting some limited release bottles of varying price points, and sharing my thoughts on why I made the purchases. Then I am deciding if they are worth the money. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

After last week's "whisper" episode, I'm hoping this week sounds better. This week I am talking about one of the absolute best Bourbon distilleries, Jim Beam. I also play a recording of Mr Van Winkle talking about protecting the quality and "prestige" of a brand, that I think is a part of the problem of the Bourbon world. All while drinking some Beam made Bourbons. I had a lot of fun with this one. if you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

Bourbon is fantastic. The people who make Bourbon are fantastic. The people who work at distilleries that make Bourbon are fantastic. The corporations that control the sales and availability of Bourbon, and the people who "hunt" it are what sucks. This week I am celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by tasting some Bourbon from a distillery that had more heritage than almost anyone, Heaven Hill. And I make a case that they are one of the 3 best Bourbon distilleries. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this week's episode, I am talking about my summer vacation and a trip I took to Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, Maine. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise at how good thier spirits were, and how the great the people who work there are. They make a whole lineup of spirits, and I had to leave with a few bottles that I am tasting on this episode. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

Welcome back to the podcast, hope everyone had a great summer. On my first episode back I am talking a bit about my summer, the state of the spirits industry, and tasting a few things that I need to decide if I am going to carry at my store. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers Check out the band The Red Clay Strays https://open.spotify.com/album/0UQr4EfIUbii2ufru3mnKe?si=Y2GtjCl-TAqW5v2uL40O2w

As summer starts to come to a close, as well as my summer break from recording, I decided to do a little check in episode. On this episode I am talking about why I'm still doing the podcast, what I want to do with it in the future, and tasting a couple of very interesting Rums. It feels good to ve back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. You can also contact me through either of those platforms. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

After a few weeks off from recording, I missed it and had a bunch of thoughts in my head. So I decided to throw together a fun little bonus summer episode, and as it turned out I also had some very cool new bottles to taste. So, this week, while tasting these bottles, I'm talking about some books, movies and music that are reminding and educating me about our history. It's been a fascinating, educational, and entertaining Rabbit Hole for sure. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else, you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iP3UPfnDDZZUACqVHiSnM?si=SEe8NtuWQr6tLpYCQ7qsaA&pi=fIsyzMZpQKe-Q

On the final episode before I break for the summer and to re format the podcast, I am sharing the story of my breakup from Bourbon. I am also tasting a couple Bourbons that remind me of simpler times in my Bourbon relationship. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Have a great summer. Cheers

Recently I spent a weekend in Portland, Maine , a place I had never been. I was determined to disconnect and be present to fully immerse myself in the culture of Portland. I was also determined to find some interesting bottles to bring back that were not Bourbon. On this episode I am sharing my thoughts on those experiences. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

It is an interesting time in the spirits industry, in a post covid world. There are articles coming out all the time offering perspectives from suppliers and wholesalers, but nothing from the people on the ground level in retail stores. That is what I am talking about this week, all while tasting some good Tequila. This may be one my favorite episodes that I have done. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This week I was inspired by a discussion I heard comparing sneaker collectors (sneakerheads) to bourbon buyers. Also, I got away to New Hampshire this weekend, which means a trip to the New Hampshire Liquor, which led to a couple of great purchases, and a rabbit hole dive into a Willy Wonka-esque distillery. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

After recording last week's episode I realized that I never got to the point of what started the rant originally, so this week I am following up on that and explaining what set me off. Also I am tasting the new A. Overholt from Jim Beam, a return to the roots of the Overholt brand. I'm also tasting it side by side with the standard Old Overholt. I'm also tasting my latest delivery from Seelbachs, the Blue Note Crossroads. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

Happy Easter. This week I happened to listen to a podcast that Fred is part of, and the topic was psychology and marketing, and some of what I heard I just could not let go. So as I discuss some of the nonsense, I decided to take the opportunity to taste some special limited edition bottlings. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This week I am talking about things that are changing, whether it's the Bourbon industry, Reggae music, brands names, or my personal life, things are constantly evolving and changing. I am also tasting some fantastic Rums. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating.Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am talking about the flood of new products that are starting to smother the spirits industry, and the negative effect that they are potentially going to have. But first, I actually get a little political. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

I apologize for the late episode this week. On this week's episode I am stuck between my 2 least favorite days to be a bartender, St Patrick's Day and the St Patrick's Day Parade. But it does give me a reason to taste some really Irish Whiskies, so I guess it can't be all that bad. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating.Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

I didn't want to do this again, but I couldn't resist. Fred posted another video of his thoughts on the current state of Bourbon, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to break it down. I'm also tasting a new favorite, an old favorite, and another disappointing offering. In the end, it's all a good time. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am tasting some interesting whiskies that have been shipped to me, and one that is newly available in Massachusetts. I'm also talking a bit more about the Bourbon glut, as well as some of the words that we use to make Bourbon seem more important than it is. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am tasting a variety of Whiskies, includinga couple that I got delivered to me from Seelbachs. The fact that Seelbachs is now deliveringto Mass is going to be a gamechanger, albeit a costly one. I also go a little Charles Dickens talking about it being the best and worst of times in the spirit world. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This week I had a whole episode all planned out, and then I saw a video on Instagram that got me so fired up that immediately went home, hit the record button, and let all my thoughts out. The self importance of some people in the Bourbon world has gone too far, and I couldn't let it go. This may be the most off the cuff episode I have done. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

Welcome to 2024 and welcome back to the podcast. My plan for the return of the podcast was to focus on more music, movies, books and other cultural things. But a few things happened in the borderland between the end of last year and the start of this one that I just had to get out. These include 3 disappointing Whiskies to start the year off with. But it's not all bad. On this episode I taste some alcoholic and some non alcoholic stuff and share some thoughts on the industry. Overall it's a good feeling to be back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This is the last episode of 2023 and I am taking some time to reflect on an amazing year. I did this one with no breaks, no notes, and no plan. I ended up tasting some of the whiskies that I enjoyed this year, and name my whiskey of the year. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and that means it is time to reflect on the past year, and put together Best Of Lists. On this episode I am breaking down this year's Whiskey Advocates Top 20 Whiskies of 2023, and I definitely have a few issues with it. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

As we roll in to December, it becomes time to reflect on the past year, and put together ratings. On this episode I am talking about 5 of my favorite biographies that I have read this year, while drinking whiskey from a new distillery that I discovered this year, ASW out of Atlanta. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

Happy Thanksgiving to you all, I hope you had a happy day with friends and family. This also means that hunting season is in full swing. On this episode I am talking about the season, some of the cultural things I did this week, and the future of this podcast. I'm also tasting one of the most disappointing whiskies of the year, as well as one of the best. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This is part 2 of our Roundtable discussion about Brandy. At this point we had tasted a few Brandies, so the conversation is a little looser, but still alot of fun. In the end, this is the most important way that spirits should be enjoyed, with friends. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This episode is the second Spirits Guide Inner Circle Roundtable discussion, and this time we are talking about Brandy. Why Brandy you ask?, because Brandy is one of the first ever spirits, and it is also a global spirit. Almost every country that has fruit makes a Brandy of some sort, and on this episode we are tasting as many different types as we can. The conversation was so good, and went so long that it had to be divided up in to 2 parts. Here is part 1, hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am experimenting with a new recording setup. Also I am doing a De Luxrow tasting of some of their specialty releases, while talking about the biz and another ridiculous entry into the Whiskey world. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am tasting samples of 2 brands of whiskey that I really do want to like, Whistlepig and Wilderness Trail. I'm also talking about the Silly Season of Bourbon, and the silliest release of the season (so far). If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am tasting through a Sizeable Amount of Samples that you guys have shared with me. I'm also talking about holding on to the past and fears of the future when it comes to movies, music, and especially Bourbon. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am talking about my week that really was up down and all around, all while continuing to celebrate Scotchtober. I'm tasting a variety of styles, including a Scotch that is widely considered to be a gold standard bottling. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am celebrating Scotchtober by drinking some great Single Malts. I'm also talking about a great documentary, an amazing show that I attended, and lollipops. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This is it, the episode I have wanted to do since I came up with this podcast, a roundtable discussion with some of my favorite people to drink with. This is the first(but certainly not the last) Inner Circle Roundtable discussion of Bourbon. Everyone was tasked with bringing one bottle of Bourbon for us to drink and discuss. The Bourbon were all great, with a surprise or 2 along the way, but the conversation and the company was even better. I am already looking forward to the next one. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I get to sit down a talk to Dan DeHart, owner of Grander Rum. Grander Rum is a Rum produced by a Bourbon drinker, for a Bourbon drinker. Dan was a very patient and gracious guest, and provided me with a wealth of knowledge and some great stories. This is one of the episodes I am most proud of. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews of the podcast. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am talking about Bourbon Heritage Month, some of the truth lies and silliness of Bourbon and Hunting season. I am also talking about the opening week of the NFL season. Plus I'm drinking a bunch of Bourbon. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am talking about some of the things I didn't get to last week, the start of football , and Bourbon Heritage Month. I am also tasting a bunch of Bourbons, including my 2 barometers for great Bourbon. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

After taking some time off to be present and recharge, I am back. On this episode I am talking about my summer experiences, the state of the spirits industry, and the passing of Jimmy Buffet, all while drinking Sherry Finished goodies from around the world. Also it's the start of Bourbon Heritage Month. It's good to be back with you, and thank you for being back with me. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This is it, the final episode before I break for the summer, and I am going out in a ball of flames. On this episode, after weeks of complaining about the excessive amount of RTD's in the market, I taste through a dozen of them so that you don't have too, while having my usual rants and talking about the future. Don't worry, I will be back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Have a great summer. Cheers.

After talking about Kentucky, and Whiskey from Kentucky for the last few weeks, this week I am tasting and talking about great Whiskies from other states. I'm also talking about my fear for the future of Bourbon, as well as my usual ramblings. I really did have alot of fun with this one. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This is part 2 of my tasting tour of bottles that I brought back from my visit to Kentucky. On this episode I am joined by Cory, and we taste through bottles that I purchased at the distilleries that I visited, and one that I picked up in the airport of all places. It's always good to taste good things with good people. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

I am back from Louisville, and I have brought a bunch of bottles back home with me. On this episode I am tasting through some of those bottles and sharing some of the experiences that I had. I already can't wait to go back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode, as I prepare to head back to Louisville I am reminiscing about my previous visits to the motherland of Bourbon. I'm also talking about the things I'm looking forward to experiencing. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this week's episode I am sick(as you'll hear in the sound of my voice), so I didn't get to record what I had planned. Fortunately (or unfortunately, that's up to you), prior to getting sick I had the brilliant (?) idea of drinking a whole bunch of barrel proof spirits and recording whatever came out of my mouth. So this may be brilliance, or it may be terrible. Whatever it is, it is me uncut and unfiltered. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This week I am again combining 2 of my biggest passions, music and spirits. This time I have picked 5 albums that I can always go back and listen too that make me feel good, with 5 spirits that are always on my home bar, that can always go back to and enjoy. The only special about these albums and spirits, is that I enjoy them, and in the end that's all that matters. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers