The Dram Amateur

Tasting Notes:  Set sail with the Dram Amateur Podcast as we dive into the legendary connection between pirates and rum. Discover how this fiery spirit became a staple on pirate ships, from preserving water on long voyages to boosting morale and preventing scurvy. We’ll explore the origins of grog, the daily rum rations of the British Royal Navy, and why even the most fearsome pirates couldn’t res...

Tasting Notes:   In this episode of the Dram Amateur Podcast, we explore two standout farm-to-glass distilleries: Southern Distilling in North Carolina and Frey Ranch in Nevada. Discover how Southern Distilling’s sustainable farming and cutting-edge techniques produce their renowned Southern Star bourbons. Then, journey to Frey Ranch, where over 160 years of farming tradition meets innovative whis...

Tasting Notes: Uncover the world of agave spirits with this introduction into tequila and mezcal. Learn the key differences between these two popular drinks as well as the different categories, agave types, regions produced, and flavors. This episode will be sure to peak your interest and appreciation for this complex and delicious spirit.  

Tasting Notes: In this episode, Jason is back from his time away and gives you an update about where he has been and what he has been focusing on. 

Tasting Notes:  In this episode, Jason talks about what in his past influenced his thrill of hunting whiskey, rum, and tequila today and why he enjoys it so much.  Jason also introduces a new segment called "The Drinking Digest".  Cheers and enjoy!

Tasting Notes: In this episode, Jason discusses a Facebook post that makes him question how many people believe and support the community aspect of this thing we call bourbon.

Tasting Notes:  It is the 20th episode for the podcast!  In this episode, Jason discusses a comment on a Facebook post.  The comment inspired Jason to take a deeper look into the past few years of the bourbon market sharing his experiences in relation to the experiences of the person that commented on the post.

Tasting Notes: In this episode Jason talks about his trip to Mexico City detailing some of the food and tequila he enjoyed, his weekend trip with his wife and some of the travel difficulties he encountered, and a new drop that he was unaware of from one of his favorite distilleries. 

Tasting Notes: Part 2 of the long December that Jason endured.  Listen to hear about his trip to Germany, an encounter with a German whiskey legend, a 17 year unicorn, and his battle with illness.  The good news......the worst is over and it's time to focus on 2024!

Tasting Notes: Part 1 of the long December that Jason endured.  Listen to hear about his trip to Germany, an encounter with a German whiskey legend, a 17 year unicorn, and his battle with illness.  The good news......the worst is over and it's time to focus on 2024!

Tasting Notes:  In this episode, Jason's friend Troy joins the podcast and talks about his journey from tequila to bourbon and rye. 

Testing Notes: In this episode, Jason's friend Troy joins the podcast to talk about his journey into Tequila.  Join us as we have a fun afternoon enjoying pours and tales of tequila.

Tasting Notes:  In this episode Jason talks about spending time at Max's Bottle Shop for their anniversary celebration and talks about his raffle win.  Jason also talks about burnout and his strong opinions on offerings from some distilleries.

Tasting Notes:  In this episode, Jason cracks open a new bottle on Whiskey Wednesday and spends some time trying to find the influence from another one of his favorite spirits.

Tasting Notes:  Come suffer in misery with Jason as the Braves impact the plan for the podcast. Pop a bottle, leave the glass behind, and prepare to chug from the bottle.

Tasting Notes: In this episode, Jason shares an epic day trip experience that he and his friend Greg had during Greg's most recent visit to Georgia.

Tasting Notes:  In this episode, Jason explores a recent sample of a rye that he received and shares his thoughts and tasting notes.

Tasting Notes:  In this episode Jason talks about a few different types of relationships and the value of those relationships.  He shares some of his experiences with the different types of relationships and what works for him.

Tasting notes: In this episode, Jason talks about his blunder buying a bottle and the encounter to get that bottle into the hands of someone that will appreciate it more than him and an epic head-to-head battle of the Wild Turkey family.

Tasting Notes:  In this episode my friend Jim joins me to talk about his journey into the bourbon world and his appreciation for a good pour of Four Roses.

Tasting Notes: Jason shares the story about his epic haul from hunting in Florida.

Tasting Notes: In this episode, Jason shares a little insight and stories behind bottles of some of the bourbons and ryes in his collection.

Tasting Notes:  Jason shares a little information about his summertime hobby and tells you about two interesting encounters.  One interesting encounter with a fellow Instagramer and another encounter with a wife off-loading bottles from her husbands bourbon collection. 

Tasting Notes: In this episode, Jason takes his friend Troy to Max's Bottle Shop in Johns Creek, GA for a trip down the tequila rabbit hole.   Purchases were made, pours were shared, and memories were plentiful. 

Tasting Notes: In this episode, Jason talks about some big changes that his Instagram account @dram_amateur went through, the excitement about the release of the first podcast episode, and a situation that he still to this day can't believe happened!