The Spirits Guide

This week I fell in to a Rabbit Hole. First, about a myth of who invented vodka, and it being at the perfect proof point. Then that lead to a Rabbit Hole about what proof actually means. And somehow it all tied in to the spirits industry had already planned to taste. Oh ya, and I finished another convoluted TV series. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow but...

This past weekend was Valentines Day, and its a pretty dumb holiday. So it got me thinking about what the 5 dumbest holidays are that we observe. But in keeping with the Valentines theme, I am tasting 4 decadent spirits. Also, there is also a little talk about vinyl not always being the best format to hear music on. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow butto...

This week is was fully prepared to talk about the trash, hatchet piece, "unauthorized " Anthony Bourdain biography, Down and Out in Paradise. Then, a stop the presses moment happened when one of my favorite Bourbon brands , Four Roses, got sold to the Gallo Family. So, this week I am sharing my thoughts on the sale while drinking some Four Roses. Then I taste a new Gin while getting to the trash b...

On this weeks episode, I am talking about being back in retail, the state of the liquor biz, and some of the corny people I have to deal with in retail. Plus I'm sharing my thoughts on some convoluted TV shows I've seen. All while tasting 3 interesting spirits that I've never tried before, and one of them blew me away. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow bu...

I reallly do appreciate when people reach out to me about the podcast. This week one listener reached out which a thought that sent me spuraling down a rabbit hole. If the question of what is the song is valid, then what is the definition of the band when it changes members. So i grabbed a couple of hard to define whiskies, and pondered how to define things, and more so why do we always have to de...

I'm back. Its been a few weeks since we've chatted, and boy has alot happened. So, this week, I am updating you on whats been going on. Along the way I'm tasting some new whiskies in my collection. I'm also talking about one of my favorite musical groups, Counting Crows. It definitely feels good to be back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and giv...

For a final recap on 2025, im doing one of my favorite types of episodes, tasting sampmes that you guys have shared with me. Im also talking about the crazy year its been and some of my favorite music that i have discoveredthis year. I hope you guys all have a safe and Happy Holiday season. .If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. F...

On this weeks TNT, I decided to taste something way off the beaten path, the Chech herbal liqueur Becherovka. Its got a very history, and an even cooler flavor. If you are looking for the taste of Christmas in a glass, this is the bottle for you. If you like what I am doing here, click the follow button on the podcast page, and give the podcast a review. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram wher...

As the year comes to a close, it is a time for refection, and i certainly have alot to reflect on from the past year. This week i am reflecting on my Bourbon journey through the year bu tasting a couple "special" bottles as well as a couple "everyday" Bourbons. Im also talking about the cult of Bourbon, and the state of it. Remember, the best Bourbon is the one you like, not the one everyone else...

This is TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. And this week, its a bonus, bonus episode. With Christmas almost upon, i am tasting some sweet holiday spirits, and giving a full Richmas rant about Christmas music and movies. Its all in good fun though. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a ratin...

Imitation is a sincere form of flattery. That, combined with the question of what exactly is a song, and in what form do we recognize it, lead me to this episode. So this week, I am tasting Whiskies from around the world that pay homage to, and reflect the style of Scotch Whisky, while also talking about great cover songs. I had alot of fun with this one. If you like what I am doing here go to the...

On this episode of Thursday Night Tasting, I am tasting the new Heaven Hill addition to their Old Fitzgerald line, the (supposed to be) every day available 7 year Bottled in Bond. No rants, no stories, just my thoughts and opinion of this one bottle. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and click on that follow button. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram, where you can leave...

From time to time, you guys send me articles about the spirits industry. This week, i use one of those articles to express not only a buddhist view of mine, but also my thoughts on online articles, as well as my take on that article. All the while, i am tasting some "local" seasonal Winter Beers. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rati...

As Thanksgiving approaches, the time for refection and thankfulnessis upon us. So this week, I am reflected way back towhen I first got to meet Amanda from Virginia Distillery, and I am revisiting those amazing American Single Malts. Im also sharing a life hack I learned, and ranting about one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click t...

This os TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. This week I am taking one for the team. This is a TNT to blow up my pallet before the weekend. Inspired by the Thanksgiving holiday, I planned to taste Dr McGillicuty Apple Pie, but then I expanded that to tasting a few other things from the good Dr. Sometimes i really do taste so that you guys dont have to...

Unscripted, unfiltered, unedited, and definitely unprepared, that's what thus weeks episode is. I sat down with no agenda, and not even something definitive to drink, and just let it rip. What came out was me tasting a lineup of Old Overholt, a rant about people who play lottery,and some words about my future. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and...

This is TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. This week I am tasting one of the best Bourbons I have ever tasted, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This is a special one, and a special thank you goes out to my friend TJ for providing me with the sample. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a ratin...

This week I am tasting what I consider to be the mother of all Spirits, Cognac. So I put together a lineupe from my favorite Congnac producer, Pierre Ferrand. But before I got to tasting them, I had to go on a rant about the absurdity of doordash. Then I also talk about so.e great songs that hit me just the right way. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow but...

This is TNT, just a little tasting to get you through to the weekend. This week I am tasting a unique Single Barrel offering from the Lock and Key Society, a Bully Boy American Whiskey aged in barrels that were used to age Negronis. Plus a Negroni that was aged in Port Wine barrels. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on...

This weeks episode was supposed to be about my trip to Chicago. But since that trip got canceled, it left me available to meet Charlie Garrison, from Garrison Bros Bourbon in Texas. So on this episode I am tasting some Garrison Bros Bourbon, and taking about my favorite thing from Texas, the music of Blues Legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. I also talk about some books and videos to help get you in to his...

This is not the original episode I recorded first this week. But some events, and the creative urge led me to this one. Being the last week of Scotch-Tober, I am tasting so.e more Scotchs. Im also talking about mental health, customer conduct, and some recent movies that I've seen. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on F...

Its been a while since I've done this, so I thought it was time to bring it back. This is TNT, just a quick tasting review. On this episode, I am tasting a Total product, Bank Street Barrel Series Bourbon finished in Lairds Apple Brandy Barrels. Hope you like it. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagr...

On this weeks episode, I am joined by my friend Glen, and we have a good old fashioned bar conversation about which Boston based band had the best debut album. We also celebrate Scotchtober by tasting some interesting Single Malt Scotchs. This is a fun one. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram whe...

This week is another week of my new journey in to the area of mental health. On the lighterside though, it is my favorite time of year for drinking, Scotch-Tober. So on this episode I'm tasting some Scotch, and giving a recap on what exactly this magical Whisky is. I also talk about a shit talking Instagram influencer, and recommend a great new television show, Task. This is a good one. If you lik...

On this weeks episode, I am talking about something very serious, something kind of silly, and some music with substance. First off, my journey in to the world of mental health has begun after being diagnosed with anxiety and panic attacks. Then I get into something very New England, Maple Whiskies. And finally, an oh shit moment for me, and the book and music that has been a huge help through the...