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Here we go again, this was an awesome talk with Ryan. He is a wealth of knowledge for his brand and I can't wait for y'all to see it. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman A RICH HISTORY The patriotic men of the 10th brought diversity, courage, and hope to th...

Alright this was such a fun talk. Today we chatted with Nick founder of Found North Whisky. These guys are doing some amazing things I can't wait for yall to see it. Make sure you sign up for there mailing list there last Batch sold out in 90 seconds. But first a word from our sponsors. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_but...

This is a impromptu live I did with Dylan over at Whiskey House Pub House. https://open.spotify.com/show/7zR1lKeyjR7WCOTO9hkxW3?si=0e14c04fa1214fc0 And Psychman Joined as well. Such a good time with whiskey family. https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyhousepubhouse?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://youtube.com/@whiskeyhousepubhouse?si=NAjMrTW_xusAJVIQ And psych man...

Bourbon heritage month is upon us and a big milestone happened. Jimmy Russell just passed 70 years at Wild Turkey, this is such a epic event they are releasing a special bottle for the event. But first a word from our sponsors. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== JIMMY RUSSELL’S 70th AN...

Alright guys I got a great story for y'all. Today we chatted with Josh with Ranger Creek Distilling. They are based in San Antonio Texas, they are also a brewery. We dipped into a couple samples, and talked of process and backstory. Lets get into it, but first a word from our sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_butto...

Bonus Episode this is the live stream I did September 7th it was a lot of fun. Note all giveaways are already done.  Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman 2023 Birthday Bourbon In 1870, George Garvin Brown was the first to seal his whisky, Old Forester, in a...

We are back again for round 3. This time we dive into some bourbon stories and lore. We get into Pappygate and a lot of stuff, hope you enjoy. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Whether we’re choosing thousands of barrels to make a batch of our most popul...

Welcome back guys this was a lot of fun. Today we have Raleigh Hughes the sales lead for Bendt. We talked backstory, we talked process, we talked submarine stills. Use the coupon code GETBENDT24 to get a discount ot there website Bendtdistillingco.com   And now a word from our sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_s...

This is a fun episode talking about all the unique process and mash bills. Everything from cherry smoke to sheep dung smoked. The possibilities are end less. There is a lot of cool stuff out there, let me know some of the weird whiskey you have ran into. Lets get into it, but first a word from our sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_s...

Guys I'm so excited to have this ready for y'all. I have been waiting a minute to release this one, through scheduling conflicts and having a backup of guests. Hope you enjoy because i did. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Who was Ben Holladay?...

We are back at it again. The bourbon flows on this one, we talk about history. Theres a distillery story and some gossip. Then we talk about Bottled in Bond, there is a lot going on. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Bottled-in-Bond (BIB) is a standard f...

Got a good one for yall today. We got Davin Topel from Real Spirits, and we have a great conversation about life, whiskey, real estate. Hope you enjoy Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman From Grain to Glass: The Real Spirits Way Real Spirits emerged from d...

Long over due episode about bourbon, what it is why it is. This is part 1 which means we didn't get very far. Habanero candy simple syrup, and merica got in the way. hope you enjoy. badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman WHAT IS BOURBON? Bourbon is an Ame...

Welcome back, Alright guys today we are chatting with Brandon over at Olde Raleigh. They are doing some amazing things, they are based in North Carolina. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman OUR STORY The Dedication Of A Blender's Dream In January 2017,...

This is a strange one. i hope its acceptable. Not much else to say i think i said it all. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== More than  2.1 million  barrels of Bourbon flowed through Kentucky distilleries last year, accounting for 95 percent of the world’s production. Keeping the worl...

Welcome back guys today i got to have a chat with Irene Tan. if you dont know her your missing out. This was a fantastic conversation and dont click off i did a tasting of the Kings Code "Touch Of Bessie " at the end. Hope you enjoy Kingscountydistilling.com Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igs...

Welcome back this is a tale as old as time, a cinderella story if you will. Today we are gonna find out which is better moonshine or whiskey. Thank you to our sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.SmithWhiskeyAndMixology Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Moonshine  is high-proof   liquor , traditionally made or distributed illegally . [1] [2] [3]  Its clandestine distribution is known as boot...

Welcome back today we have The Master Yoda Whiskey Somm himself. This was a great conversation and flowed very well. Hope you enjoy it . Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.SmithWhiskeyandmixology Pateron.com/the_whiskeyshaman Daniel Whittington is the founder of Whisky Marketing School. He’s also the Chancellor at Wizard Academy , co-owner of Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co , co-founder of The Whiske...

Welcome back, today we get into the touchy subject of manufactured scarcity. Hope that it is enjoyed. Badmotivatiorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.SmithWhiskeyandMixology Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Artificial scarcity  is scarcity  of items despite the technology for production  or the sufficient capacity for sharing . The most common causes are monopoly  pricing structures, such as those enabled by...

Welcome back today chat with Emma Crandall, blender at Balcones Whiskey. This was a fantastic talk, and i'm so excited for yall to hear this. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.Smithwhiskeyandmixology IN 2008, BALCONES WAS DRIVEN TO CREATE SOMETHING ORIGINAL AND AUTHENTIC In 2008, Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic, right he...

Special Release episode. Today we have Jerm from Freedom Malts, bringing some special single barrel picks. These special Cask Strength Rye Whiskies, are a treat to have. Lets talk about the distillery, but first our sponsors. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ Patreon.com/the_whiskey...

Alright guys welcome back. This was a hard one for me, and I hope you enjoy. But I heavily edited this episode took a lot of housekeeping and a couple rants. Hope it is not too choppy. Thank you for the continued support badmotivatorbarrel.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman...

Howdy folks here is the episode with Mia at Jt Meleck. This was a great Story and Mia is on fire for her brand. She brings excitment in big ways to rice whiskey hope you enjoy. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.SmithWhiskeyandMixology Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Jtmeleck.com One family, one farm, one great idea… It begins in 1896, when John Meleck had the crazy idea to grow his 1st rice on 2...

We are back with more music and whiskey. Today we dive into 3 whiskies and see if celebrity whiskey can be good. badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== And today Whiskeydecisions.beehive.com Celebrity liquor brands are a real gray area when it comes to endorsements. As  whiskey  grows mor...

What can i say one of the best interview so far. Aiden is a super cool person, and got hit by a bus. You just have to listen. Make sure you use code Aidenspecial @ natterjack.com  to get a discount. Thank you to the sponsors Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Z.SmithWhiskeyAndMixology  Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman An Irish Whiskey with an American Accent Natterjack is for people who want to try...