The Spirits Guide

On this episode I've made a new friend, and he brought me some amazing samples to try, including my first ever Hazmat Bourbon. Thank you to @Johnnypintglass for the fantastic Whiskey and for showing what is so great about the spirits community. 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...

This week I turned 50 years old, and while I don't feel any older, it has certainly made me reflect on all the changes I've seen over the past 30 years in both the bar/restaurant and retail sides of the spirits world. This is probably the most unscripted, unfiltered, unedited and unprepared episode yet. It's a long one, but also a fun one. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page an...

On this episode I get to dive into the most decadent flights of Whiskies that I have ever tried, a 16, 17, and 18 year old. It's fun to compare and contrast, but there is no better or best, just great bottles to share with special people and create special moments. 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 ca...

On this episode you get another glimpse behind the scenes of a good sales pitch, as I am visited by Jess from Lairds to discuss the history of the brand and taste through some of thier amazing bottlings. 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 thespir...

On this episode I get to my first listener requested tasting of samples provided to me. I head north of the border to taste Pendleton 20 year and Caribou Crossing, and I learn a little about Canadian Whisky along the way. 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 r...

This is my 20th full length episode, and what better way to celebrate than to do a show for you where the content was provided by you, the listeners. I get to dive in to samples of some amazing samples of Whiskey that you guy's have shared with me recently, and there is not a bad one in the bunch. I enjoyed every bit of it, so thank you all. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page...

On this episode I get to dive in to two samples given to me by one of my sales reps to try and decide if I am going to carry them. I get to try Hillrock Solera Bourbon and the Solera Bourbon finished in Napa Cabernet barrels. It's a fun one for me, as it reminds of being at Hillrock and getting to meet Dave Peckerell. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a...

On this episode I let you guys behind the curtain to hear how products get pitched to me,at least the better pitches, and these are 2 of the better interactions that I have had recently. First up is Breckenridge out of Colorado, then we go on to Castle and Key. These were both great products and there is a lot of great information on both. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page an...

On this episode of Tuesday Night Tastings I come in a little unprepared and just let it rip with my two favorite Mezcals, and I think it turned out great. Well at least it did to 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 thespiritsguide89@gmail.com....

It's hard to believe it's getting close to 20 episodes already. On this episode i conclude my 3 part Drink2Music2 series of pairing great music with great bottles by selecting some great live Blues albums and pairing them with some of my favorite American Whiskies. 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 ca...

On this episode I sample not two, but three different Rye Whiskies from Dad's Hat from Pennsylvania. First I try the base Whiskey, then thier Port and Maple barrel finishes. 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 thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

On this episode it's part 2 of my 3 part, Drink 2 Music 2 series where I pair great albums of music with the perfect spirit. This episode pairs some great female blues albums with Whiskies that have some of the top Women in the Whiskey world involved with them. They are great pairings for sure. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Faceboo...

On this episode I taste 2 Whiskies that may be early contenders for this year's top 20. First off is the Clyde May Special Reserve Cask Strength, then its on to the McConnels Irish Whiskey finished in Olorosso Sherry barrels. 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 a...

Its hard to believe that i have passed 15 episodes of this podcast already, and i want to thank all of you for keeping my inspired to keep going. On this episode I combine my two favorite passions, music and spirits, by exploring the relationship between Bourbon and Blues, and pairing bottles of Bourbon with four of my favorite Blues albums. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page...

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Peter, and Cory for a tasting of Smokewagon Bourbon and the Limited Release Penelope 13yr Light Whiskey. Then after Cory leaves, Peter and I do a bonus tasting of Barrel Dovetail. 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 a...

On this episode I combine 2 of my of my passions in life, Books and bottles. I pull 4 books about Whiskey from my collection and pair them with 4 Bottles of Whiskey to drink while reading them. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@g...

On this episode I taste the new releases from Jack Daniels in thier Bonded Series, and I also explain why I only got one of them in to my store. 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 thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

On this episode I talk about the kind of Whiskies I like to go hunting for when I am away from home, and taste through a selection of bottles I have bought in New Hampshire while away on vacations. 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 thespiritsgu...

On this episode I taste 2 Gins, Barr Hill Gin and the Barr Hill Tomcat Barrel rested Gin, to see the comparisons and contrasts between the two. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

On this episode, through the kindness and generosity of you guys, I get to put together and taste a dream Flight of the last 5 releases of Parkers Heritage, and it is as amazing as I ever thought it could be. 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 email me at t...

On this episode I taste through 5 Bourbons that are available in 50ml (nips) and the value they present to a Bourbons drinker. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers.

On this episode I reveal the mistress to my Whiskey marriage, Brandy. I put together 5 Brandys from 5 different countries, in approachable price points . Then I tasted a bonus Brandy. Then there is a bonus bonus Brandy. 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 re...

On this episode of Tuesday Night Tastings I try Aerstone, a new brand of Single Malt Scotch that comes in 2 bottlings, a Land Cask and a Sea Cask. This is a brand I took a chance on at $35, and it paid off. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespi...

On this episode I let you guys in on a typical meeting I have at my store. Only this meeting is nothing typical, it is with the G.O.A.T. of Irish Whiskey Brian Nation, talking about his new project Keeper's Heart here in America. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can...

On this episode I debut a new feature, Tuesday Night Tasting (TNT), as I retire Monday Sample Size. For this episode I am tasting my Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof Store Pick against another stores Pick. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at...