The Spirits Guide

On this episode I am celebrating Scotchtober by drinking some great Single Malts. I'm also talking about a great documentary, an amazing show that I attended, and lollipops. 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 where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespritsguide89@gm...

This is it, the episode I have wanted to do since I came up with this podcast, a roundtable discussion with some of my favorite people to drink with. This is the first(but certainly not the last) Inner Circle Roundtable discussion of Bourbon. Everyone was tasked with bringing one bottle of Bourbon for us to drink and discuss. The Bourbon were all great, with a surprise or 2 along the way, but the...

On this episode I get to sit down a talk to Dan DeHart, owner of Grander Rum. Grander Rum is a Rum produced by a Bourbon drinker, for a Bourbon drinker. Dan was a very patient and gracious guest, and provided me with a wealth of knowledge and some great stories. This is one of the episodes I am most proud of. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did. If you like what I am doing here go to the podca...

On this episode I am talking about Bourbon Heritage Month, some of the truth lies and silliness of Bourbon and Hunting season. I am also talking about the opening week of the NFL season. Plus I'm drinking a bunch of Bourbon. 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 about the po...

On this episode I am talking about some of the things I didn't get to last week, the start of football , and Bourbon Heritage Month. I am also tasting a bunch of Bourbons, including my 2 barometers for great Bourbon. 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...

After taking some time off to be present and recharge, I am back. On this episode I am talking about my summer experiences, the state of the spirits industry, and the passing of Jimmy Buffet, all while drinking Sherry Finished goodies from around the world. Also it's the start of Bourbon Heritage Month. It's good to be back with you, and thank you for being back with me. If you like what I am doin...

This is it, the final episode before I break for the summer, and I am going out in a ball of flames. On this episode, after weeks of complaining about the excessive amount of RTD's in the market, I taste through a dozen of them so that you don't have too, while having my usual rants and talking about the future. Don't worry, I will be back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page a...

After talking about Kentucky, and Whiskey from Kentucky for the last few weeks, this week I am tasting and talking about great Whiskies from other states. I'm also talking about my fear for the future of Bourbon, as well as my usual ramblings. I really did have alot of fun with this one. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook an...

This is part 2 of my tasting tour of bottles that I brought back from my visit to Kentucky. On this episode I am joined by Cory, and we taste through bottles that I purchased at the distilleries that I visited, and one that I picked up in the airport of all places. It's always good to taste good things with good people. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it...

I am back from Louisville, and I have brought a bunch of bottles back home with me. On this episode I am tasting through some of those bottles and sharing some of the experiences that I had. I already can't wait to go back. 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...

On this episode, as I prepare to head back to Louisville I am reminiscing about my previous visits to the motherland of Bourbon. I'm also talking about the things I'm looking forward to experiencing. 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 thespiritsg...

On this week's episode I am sick(as you'll hear in the sound of my voice), so I didn't get to record what I had planned. Fortunately (or unfortunately, that's up to you), prior to getting sick I had the brilliant (?) idea of drinking a whole bunch of barrel proof spirits and recording whatever came out of my mouth. So this may be brilliance, or it may be terrible. Whatever it is, it is me uncut an...

This week I am again combining 2 of my biggest passions, music and spirits. This time I have picked 5 albums that I can always go back and listen too that make me feel good, with 5 spirits that are always on my home bar, that can always go back to and enjoy. The only special about these albums and spirits, is that I enjoy them, and in the end that's all that matters. If you like what I am doing he...

On this episode I am talking about the art of the blend, and the blending of art. I love music as much as I love spirits, so I am pairing some of my favorite Blended Whiskies with some of my favorite musical supergroups. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes that I have done. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and In...

On this episode I "celebrate" Cinco de Mayo by drinking Mezcal and Tequila and talking about how money has turned holidays like Cinco de Mayo in to consumer driven days and away from the actual meaning of the day. I also take another one for the team by tasting the the new Sunny D Vodka Seltzer. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Face...

This episode is about as fresh as I can get. After going away for the weekend, I got home and within minutes I was in the studio, with 3 brand new unopened bottles, and I was recording. I start out by taking one for the team by tasting a new RTD that has a big name behind, before I get to the good stuff. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follo...

On this episode I am talking about my week. I learned a little bit about myself, met some interesting people, and most importantly, I took a few days off from drinking and social media to cleanse my body, mind, and soul. Finally, I end up tasting some great Heaven Hill stuff, including my own barrel project. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. F...

This is part 2 of my conversation with my friend Kat about the nuts and bolts that go into making film. Along the way we drink some interesting Gins. Then Kat treats me to a wrap party tradition. Hopefully this changes the way you look a film a little bit. 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 c...

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Kat to talk about the nuts and bolts and how the sausage is made in the world of film. And since no 2 films are exactly alike, I decided on drinking Gins in this episode, since no 2 Gins are alike as well. It's a good time with a lot of interesting information. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Fol...

After last week's almost melt down, I needed a good week, and I got one. But then I recorded the podcast and talked about, only to have my computer crash and I lost almost all of the episode. So with this episode I try to recap some of the things I talked about. I also add the segment of the original podcast that I managed to save. Sorry it's a shorter episode, but hopefully you enjoy it anyway. I...

Bourbon hunting has started to ho too far for me, and this past week 2 different scenarios played out that almost made me quit being a part of the Spirits industry. Almost. On this episode I share those stories while drinking what is sadly, one of the most overlooked brands of American Whiskey, George Dickel. I definitely get a little off the rails by the end. If you like what I am doing here go t...

We survived a snowstorm and St Patrick's Day, and now it is time to move on to warmer weather. On this episode I dive in to some summer sipper, starting with a comparative tasting of some hard seltzer/vodka soda/Tequila soda, and after I survive that I dive in to an assortment of interesting Mezcals. By the end I am ready to be outside grilling, playing corn hole, and having drinks with friends. I...

I don't remember the last time I was this excited for an episode of TNT. I am tasting 2 offerings from what is my new favorite craft distillery, Middle West out of Columbus, Ohio. One of the bottlings may be my new absolute favorite Rye for sure. 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 an...

Tis the season for the wearing of the green, my least favorite holiday, St Patrick's Day. At least it give me an excuse to drink some good Irish Whiskey, and that is what I am doing on this episode. Also I share my experience of getting to see Howie Day live at Glenpharmer Distillery. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and In...

Everytime I drink Makers Mark, I ask myself the same question, why don't I drink more Makers Mark. Hopefully after this episode you will be exploring that same question. Today I am talking about an amazing lunch I had at Smoke Shop BBQ in Boston, where I got to meet and have a conversation with Rob Samuels from Makers Mark. It was a perfect day indeed. If you like what I am doing here go to the po...