Chi Spirits Guys

This week the guys are finally back to talking whisky with Glenmorangie Scotch. They break down a few of their best known expressions and introduce Intern Ali to the brand.

This week the guys are changing gears and trying something a little different, cognac. They sample through 5 expressions from from legendary cognac producer, Pierre Ferrand. Intern Ali makes her triumphant return to the pod this week (as well as friend of the show, Scott).

The Guys are bringing in the new year with Barrel Proof Bourbon. They sample through 5 different Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vintages. These are all C releases (the third and final release of each year). They go on this journey through time to compare the differences of this Elijah Craig expression over the years.

It's the end of 2023 and that means it's time for the annual Chi Spirits Guys Awards! The guys have nominated a wide variety of spirits, distilleries and even guests from this year's episodes in a number of categories. The categories this year are Best Distillery Visit, Gin of the Year, Agave Spirit of the Year, Best Unconventional Spirit, Rum of the Year, Best Guest and Whiskey of the...

Just in time the holidays, the guys try a wide variety of boozy store bought egg nogs. There is a lot to break down when you're talking a half dozen egg nog brands with different base spirits.

This week the guys are getting into some rye whiskey. Specifically, they explore a variety of rye whiskey with different unique finishes. Stout, rum, wildly different wines, they're exploring some very unique fishes on rye whiskeys.

The third and final matchup of the 2023 Fantasy Spirits Competition. Parker vs Jon. Vic joins the show to judge this deciding round. Who will win?

A rare beer episode! The guys take a look at Goose Island's iconic annual release, Bourbon County Brand Stout. They sample through an original stout and a bunch of variants from years past to get ready for this year's release.

The newest release from the George Remus lineup is here, Remus Repeal Reserve Series 7. The guys try it out against some of the previous releases and see how this newest expression stacks up. They taste through Series 4 - 7 to break down just how different each year's offerings are. They also sample the 2023 Gatsby for good measure.

It's Round 2 of this year's Fantasy Spirits Matchup! Parker vs Jon, who will win? Special guest judge Daniel joins the show to decide who will win matchup #2.

It's time for the 3rd season of our Fantasy Spirits Matchup! Parker vs Jon, who will win this best of 3 showdown? Special guest judge Andy joins the show to decide who will win matchup #1.

The guys travel far and wide for good content and this week's episode is proof of that. During a recent visit to Gibraltar they stopped by local distillery Spirit of the Rock. They managed to bring a few bottles back across the pond and sample them with a few special guests while recounting their experience at the distillery and in Gibraltar as a whole.

The guys are talking agave again, this time they're exploring La Luna. Mezcal Jon is in peak mezcal mode for this one. They are joined by noted mezcal enthusiast and friend of the show Daniel. Together they sample through a variety of La Luna expressions and discuss some 90's wrestling among other fun tangents.

This week the guys talk about Sipsmith gin. Joined by some special guests (including Jon's mom) they discuss the brand's background and sample through 3 very different expressions of this London Dry Gin brand. They breakdown each and give some very honest feedback on which one has the most to offer.

It's that time of year again! The Fantasy Spirits Competition is back for its third season. Jon and Parker will square off in the blind tasting competition you've all grown to love. But first they need to draft their teams. Who will set themselves up for success and glory and who will lead themselves to failure and despair? Find out on this season's draft.

The guys are talking about classic cocktails again, this week it's the Negroni. Joined by some special guests, they discuss the history of the drink and try the classic version compared to some of the most popular variations.

This week the guys are joined by 2 special, first time guests to talk about WhistlePig Rye. They sample through a few of the very different rye expressions from this Vermont based distillery and breakdown where each comes from and which ones standout.

The guys discuss one of the most sought after bourbons in all of the land, Blanton's. They sample through 3 different expressions (including Gold and Straight From The Barrel) and break down each, deciding whether or not it's really worth all of the hype.

The guys explore the Panama rum brand Grander. Listeners may remember some of their bottles from prizes Parker won from Jon after his victory in the fantasy spirits completion. The guys sample through a few of their unique, single barrel expressions and compare them to another notable rum from Panama.

The guys are joined by the cofounder of Prolijo Mezcal to deep dive the brand, their process, their history and of course the guys sample through some of the new Prolijo expressions. The guys then give their in-depth takes on each expression and let the people know which ones to look out for.

In their first ever wine episode, the guys try a variety of rosés to figure out what they should be enjoying before summer is over. Wine expert Damien joins the show to help guide them through this journey and explain what exactly rosé is all about.

This week the guys are talking Texas whiskey with Yellow Rose Distilling. Producer Jenny talks about her recent visit there and shares some of the whiskey she brought back for everyone to review. Then, the guys answer your mailbag questions.

The guys are keeping it local this week with Maplewood Distillery. Well known for their beer, Maplewood also has a robust distilling program. Producer Jenny interviews a member of their distilling team and the guys check out some of the various expressions they make over at this Chicago distillery (and brewery).

This week is a Chi Spirits Guy Jon special. Jon recently visited First Legal Distillery in Key West. He's brought back a variety of samples for the group to try, as well as some first hand experience of being in Key West for a visit.

This week the guys are joined by mixology enthusiast and friend of the show Drogo to talk about the Martini. They talk about the cocktail's history and then make a few different versions (some classic, some not so classic) to compare and see how versatile this cocktail can be.