The Spirits Guide

Learning how to navigate the store brand private label bottle led me to discover a couple of interesting bottles that it turned out that I actually knew who made them. And knowing that information, I knew they were going to be good, and I was correct. 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 commen...

On this episode I am sharing some tips and tricks on navigating the minefield of a big box national chain spirits retailer, and thier private labels. All while tasting some of the better bottles these private labels have to offer. 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 c...

On this episode I am tasting a Whiskey that I have been looking forward to trying for a while, the Suntory AO World Whiskey. It's a Whiskey that is a blend of Whiskies from distilleries that Beam/Suntory owns from 5 different countries. 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....

On this episode, I am reminiscing about 24 hours that I spent in Boston. In these 24 hours I got to experience many of my spiritual passions, including music, food, art, culture, and of course spirits, mainly Japanese Whiskies, which is what I am drinking on this episode. 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...

On this episode I am tasted a boxstore private , the Grangestone Highland Single Malt Scotch, with some interesting mixed results. 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 Bourbons that people are hunting, and what they are overlooking on the shelves every day. I also talk about the news of the week, and some of the things I've been doing while enjoying spirits. 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...

I don't remember the last time I was this excited to taste a bew product. On this episode, I am joined by my friend Peter as we taste through a line up of French Brandies unlike anything we have ever tasted. Maison Monteru from France produces single varietal and cask finished Brandies that are unique and absolutely stunning. These are the kind of bottles that excited me and inspire me to continue...

On this episode I am diving in to some vary interesting samples that you guys have been kind enough to share with me. While I am drinking, I talk about what's going in the Spirits World, some things that I have been watching, and a very cool app that I discovered. All while being a little under the weather. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Fo...

On this episode of TNT, I am tasting 2XO Bourbon. 2XO is a brand created by Dixon Dedman, the person who revived the Kentucky Owl brand, before setting out on his own. What makes this episode special is that I am tasting it with Dixon myself. The Bourbon is fantastic, but the stories and insight into Bourbon are even more amazing. Hopefully you enjoy this as much as I did. And if you did, well the...

Here we are, Season 3, episode 3, and on this episode I am tasting spirits that we given to me as gifts from you guys. It is truly a podcast for you, by you. I also give a rundown of the latest news in Spirits World and share some thoughts on the future of some of things in the Spirits World. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Faceboo...

On this episode I do a quick tasting of 2 fantastic Cristalino Tequilas, one from 1800 and one from Gran Centenario. It's a nice way to pretend it's summer while the snow is coming down. 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....

On this episode I am joined by my long time friend Katrina to discuss the book In The Weeds from her perspective as some who works in the film industry. Along the way we taste some spirits inspired by the book and Anthony Bourdain. 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...

On this episode I am joined by my friend Peter as we taste yet another, limited release "allocated" Whiskey, High N Wicked. Peter also brought a bottle of Hard Truth with him for bonus comparison tasting. In the end, regardless of the Whiskey, it's just always nice to share a drink with friends. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Face...

I'm baaack. Welcome to season 3 of the podcast, and just like the beginning of season 2, I am starting out talking about my hero Anthony Bourdain and a book called In The Weeds. It was written by Tom Vitale, who directed over 100 episodes of his TV shows and was basically his right hand. It doesn't get more personal than that. Along the way I am also tasting spirits inspired by the book and Bourda...

It's been a long time,but I am back, and ready to be better than before. On this bonus episode before season 3 begins, I talk about some of the things that made me contemplate quitting the podcast, and what inspired me to keep going. Spoiler Alert, it was mostly you guys that are listening. Thank you for that. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating....

On this episode I'm celebrating Scotchtober by doing a beer and a Shot. I'm tasting Buchanan's 12 year Master Blend Blended Scotch along side my favorite style of beer, a Scotch Ale from Founders Brewery, Dirty Bastard. The 2 are a perfect pairing, especially on a cool fall night. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instag...

On this episode I share a glimpse into the conversations I have with sales reps in the Spirits World when they are trying to sell me on thier products. First is my conversation with Chattermark Distillery from Charleston, Mass, then Taconic out of New York, and finally Independent Bottler Douglas Laing from Scotland. All around good conversations were had, and some things ended up making it in to...

On this episode I am celebrating Scotchtober by tasting Single Malt Scotch from 2 of Scotlands most historic distilleries, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, but not just any old bottlings, I am tasting Rum finished offerings from both. It combines the joy of drinking Scotch on a cool fall night with some od the flavors of summertime. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and...

This is my conversation with Jeff Duckhorn, Master Distiller from Redwood Empire. We talk about the short history of the brand, its rise to an almost cult status Whiskey brand, and what the future holds for Redwood Empire. We also discuss some of the other projects that are happening at the distillery, such as Benhams Gin and some other cool Whiskies. This may be the highlight of my Spirits life....

It's Thursday and I'm getting ready for the weekend by celebrating Scotchtober with 2 Single Malt Scotchs from my favorite region of Scotland, the Highlands. First up is Royal Brackla, the first distillery allowed by the King to use the word Royal. Then I taste Glen Garioch (pronounced Glen Geery). The fall brings us perfect Scotch drinking weather, and these 2 a perfect for drinking. If you like...

On this episode of Thursday Night Tasting I am joined by my friend Peter and we taste a player in the ever-growing American Single Malt category, Old Line out of Baltimore, MD. The Whiskies are fantastic and Tasting them with friends make them even better. 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...

After surviving Bourbon Heritage Month, I took a few days to myself and did some apple picking. That inspired me to taste a bunch of Apple Brandys, including Lairds, which is actually America's original and oldest spirit. Fall, in New England with Apple Brandy, what could be more perfect. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook an...

On the last Bourbon focused episode of Bourbon Heritage Month, I do a quick outdoor tasting of 3 different Bourbon bottlings from my friends at Redwood Empire. And they are all fantastic. 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...

On this episode I continue celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by reminiscing about the day I spent at Heaven Hill Distillery, and making a case for Heaven Hill being held in the same regards as Buffalo Trace and Jim Beam. 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...

On today's podcast I am celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by tasting Bower Hill Bourbon, a bottle I picked up on a recent weekend getaway to New Hampshire. It cost me $40, and apparently it beat Pappy in a blind tasting a few years ago,so I had to give it a shot. 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...