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What does Jon Rahm walking away from LIV Golf have in common with a whiskey giant changing its name, cigars being rolled in New Orleans, and golf clubs becoming breweries? More than you might think. This week on GolfCask Flights, we're taking you through four stories shaking up the worlds of golf, whiskey, cigars, and travel. Jon Rahm is looking to reclaim his freedom, but it comes with a seri...

Your hands called. They’re tired of saving your short game. 😂⛳ When your chest stops helping, your hands start improvising—and that routine chip becomes an adventure. In this Deeper Cut, Brian Bailie breaks down the four runners of the short game and a Dustin Johnson-inspired drill to help you feel your chest’s role in the motion. Give your hands less to rescue. Your scorecard might thank you. R...

Three whiskeys. One cigar. Four opinions. Absolutely NO LABELS. Welcome back to No Labels by GolfCask, where the GolfCask Syndicate puts its palates—and reputations—on the line. The challenge? Three mystery whiskeys paired with one mystery cigar. No brands, no prices, no preconceived opinions. Just the aromas, flavors, smoke, and plenty of questionable decisions. This episode takes us through thre...

Four stories. Four corners of the passions we chase. This week on  GolfCask Flights : Robert MacIntyre battles a new kind of hazard at Carnoustie, American single malt gets its moment on film, legendary cigar blender Eladio Díaz honors the woman who started it all, and Myrtle Beach proves a golf round doesn’t have to consume your entire day. Golf. Whiskey. Cigars. Travel. And the stories behind al...

What happens when golf, whiskey, cigars, travel, and storytelling all meet in one place? That’s GolfCask Life — and this episode of GolfCask Flights brings the September 21, 2026 release off the page and into your headphones. In this Flight, we move through the stories, people, places, and passions that define GolfCask. We look at how to keep your golf game sharp as the days get shorter, explore t...

One cigar. Three whiskeys.  Zero labels. Welcome to  No Labels — Spark & Sip Blind by GolfCask , where the GolfCask Syndicate tastes three whiskeys and smokes one cigar completely blind. The lineup turned out to be: 🥃  Hannisville Straight Rye  — craft American rye 🥃  Wild Turkey Rare Breed  — big, bold barrel-proof bourbon 🥃  Lagavulin 16  — one of Scotland’s iconic peated single malts 🔥 ...

Four stories. One journey through change, brotherhood, whiskey, cigars, and golf. In this GolfCask Flight, the newest issue of GolfCask Life comes to audio. Explore the lessons hidden in changing seasons, the traditions that make Saturdays sacred, the connection between three whiskey pours and the three thirds of a cigar, and the skills every golfer needs to take their game on the road. Listen, sl...

Before the September issue of GolfCask Life Magazine arrives, GolfCask Flights is offering an early listen. This special audio edition brings together an Editor’s Note and four stories celebrating the sights, flavors, traditions, and friendships that make fall worth savoring:🔥 The Purposes of the Swing — Rob Failes explores why better golf requires more than better-looking mechanics.🥃 The Whiske...

What do next season’s golf goals, a honeybee’s happy dance, a premium cigar, and 155-proof Virginia rye have in common? More than you might think—and this flight brings them all together. In this December 2025 edition of GolfCask Flights, we explore four stories from GolfCask Life Magazine covering the psychology of offseason golf goals, the balance between reflection and revelry, the My Father Ci...

This edition of GolfCask Flights takes us beyond the familiar through four stories celebrating golf, whiskey, cigars, and adventure. LPGA Tour coach John Lewellen explains how golfers can carry their best swings from the practice range onto the course. We discover how Brandon McCraney turned a disrupted dream into the award-winning blending philosophy behind Olde Raleigh Distillery. Steve Mann tak...

What if the secret to getting better isn't mastering the game—but embracing its complexity? In this episode of GolfCask Flights, we bring four featured articles from the September 2025 edition of GolfCask Life Magazine to life through audio. This Flight includes:🥃 Cigar 101: Vertical Blind Tasting – Why the same cigar blend can deliver a completely different experience depending on its size a...

Welcome aboard another episode of  GolfCask Flights , where we curate four standout stories from the pages of  GolfCask Life Magazine  and bring them to life in an easy-listening audio experience. In this Flight, we reflect on the game we love, celebrate the people behind great whiskey, explore the ritual of lighting the perfect cigar, and finish with a thoughtful bourbon review that proves subtle...

In Part 2 of our GolfCask Roadshow at Blue Shepherd Spirits, Brian Bailie and GolfCask Syndicate member Bo Hammond sit down with owner and head distiller Alex Colby to taste the entire lineup—from gin and barrel-finished agave spirit to bourbon, rye, American single malt, and apple brandy. The biggest surprise? Just how clean and well-crafted these young spirits are. Without years of barrel aging...

What happens when a firefighter, a DIY obsession, and one life-changing decision collide? GolfCask Founder Brian Bailie sits down with Alex Colby, owner and head distiller of Blue Shepherd Spirits in Luray, Virginia, to uncover the story behind one of Virginia's most unique nano distilleries. Joined by GolfCask Syndicate member Bo Hammond, we explore the craft, challenges, and passion behind m...

In this edition, we take a journey through golf, cigars, travel, and the stories that connect them. First, Dr. Mike Grevlos imagines a letter from philosopher Søren Kierkegaard to the modern golfer, exploring anxiety, expectation, and the search for authenticity on the golf course. Then we light up the legendary Amazon Basin cigar and discover why it's become one of the most sought-after smoke...

✈️ GolfCask Flight – Hot Summer Nights EditionThis month's Flight takes you from scorching fairways to Irish links, boutique cigar lounges, and a whiskey house built around friendship.☀️ Joe Hallett shares practical lessons on surviving summer golf, revealing why shade may be the most overlooked club in your bag when temperatures climb.⛳ Lorcan O'Connor proves that sometimes the best thin...

Tonight on The Syndicate Select Pairing Show, the crew dives into a smoky, hilarious, and surprisingly deep pairing session featuring the Leaf by Oscar Maduro cigar and two Old Raleigh blended American whiskeys. What starts as a simple tasting quickly turns into debates about retrohales, lawn stripes, putt-putt golf, and whether anyone’s dumb enough to light the cigar’s outer wrapper. The Leaf by...

Welcome to the audiobook edition of  GolfCask Whiskey University: Irish Whiskey . This immersive journal takes you deep into the history, culture, craftsmanship, and character of Irish whiskey—from the rugged landscapes of the Green Isle to the grain, mash, yeast, and distillation processes that shape every pour. Along the way, you’ll meet the faces behind the spirit, explore the traditions that b...

Step inside a hidden gem in Zebulon, North Carolina as we visit Olde Raleigh Distillery, home of “The Blend.” Meet Brandon, a blender who ditched the rulebook and built something entirely different—one barrel, one story at a time. From near disaster to cult-favorite releases, this is what happens when creativity beats convention in the whiskey world.👉 If you love golf, whiskey, cigars, and great...

This is the audiobook version of GolfCask Trails: Country Roads—a full-day journey through the hills of Maryland and West Virginia where golf, whiskey, and cigars come together the way they’re supposed to. The day starts with a demanding round at P.B. Dye Golf Club, where elevation and commitment define every shot, including the unforgettable island green on 11. From there, the rhythm shifts at De...

Whiskey in the glass, cigar in hand—and things went off the rails fast. We put an Arturo Fuente Hemingway up against five heavy hitters: Nulu Toasted Wheated Bourbon, Midwinter Night’s Dram, Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14, Kilchoman Single Cask, and Lagavulin. Some pairings elevated the cigar, some completely disappeared, and one got exposed in real time. This isn’t a polished tasting—it’s a real tabl...

Experience the raw beauty of Ireland’s northwest coast through the GolfCask Trails Atlantic Loop. From the windswept fairways of County Sligo and Strandhill to the rhythm of local pubs and emerging distilleries, this journey blends golf, whiskey, and culture into one unforgettable story. It’s not about perfection—it’s about feel, flow, and finding your rhythm between the round and the pour. If thi...

Behind every green jacket is a story—but Jack Nicklaus wore one that wasn’t even his. For over three decades, the greatest Masters champion in history slipped into a jacket that belonged to a man famous for losing a presidential election. This isn’t just a golf story—it’s about patience, pressure, and why the game doesn’t care about headlines until the final putt drops.  If you love stories where...

Golf, Guinness & the Irish Goodbye | A Sligo Story That Hit Different This wasn’t just a trip to Ireland—it turned into something more. What started as a journey to celebrate a wedding in County Sligo became a full immersion into golf, whiskey, pubs, and the kind of moments you don’t plan—but never forget. From windswept links courses to late nights over perfectly poured Guinness, this is the...

Whiskey in the glass, golf on the mind—let’s get started… This episode of the GolfCask Syndicate Selection & Variety Show takes a Rocky Patel Emerald Toro box press and runs it headfirst into a lineup of Irish whiskeys for a St. Patrick’s Month showdown. From Bushmills to Redbreast to the night’s winner Jack Ryan, the crew breaks down what actually works when pairing cigar and whiskey—while th...