A Steady Pour

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, and Tony interview Jeffery Hill,  owner of OC Bottle Shop. As our west coast whiskey connect, OC Bottle shop is a flourishing liquor store that is community focused and in tune with its customers.  After a review of Eagle Rare 10YR the crew interviews Jeff to learn how OC Bottle shop got started, lessons learned, and how he taps in with...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony take on a blind sample pack of 3 whiskeys from Paul AKA @Black.bourbon.maverick. We provide our reviews and after answering a set of questions at the end, we reveal what was in each sample. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.   

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony interview Mike Montgomery,  Co-founder of Blue Run Spirits. As a young,  fast growing whiskey company who's whiskey expressions have been flying off shelves and selling out online within minutes of release, the fellas had to bring them on the podcast. After a review of Blue Run High Rye batch #2 the crew interviews...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony continue their interview with OJ Lima and Pierre  Auguste ,  Co-founders of Taste Select Repeat. They drill deeper on the tips and tricks of the barrel picking trade and learn more about their process.  So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony interview OJ Lima and Pierre  Auguste ,  Co-founders of Taste Select Repeat. As a modern liquor store with some of the best barrel picks in the industry, the crew had to learn more about how they got together and what makes their barrel picks so special. After a review of Makers 46 the crew elevates their knowledge and p...

Send us Fan Mail On the season premiere Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony open the season with a discussion on what does research look like for whiskey enthusiasts.  They review both 1792 Small Batch and 1792 Sweet Wheat. After the review they explore the impact research may or may not have on your whiskey experience. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a w...

Send us Fan Mail  The fellas share some of their favorite whiskey experiences over the past year and of course some of their favorite pours. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or just all out shenanigans with friends. So pull up a chair, grab glass, and get a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.  

Send us Fan Mail  On the season finale  Andrew, Calvin, and Tony close out the season with another blind tasting and review.  They review Barrell Dovetail and are left with a lot to chew on. After the review they crack open another surprise bottle to celebrate finishing the third season. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.    

Send us Fan Mail   On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony dive in on another blind tasting and review Pinhook High Proof Bourbon and Russell's Reserve 10 Year. They provide their reviews and select which one they enjoyed more. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.    

Send us Fan Mail  The fellas have special guest,  Paul Holmes AKA Black Bourbon Maverick, Co-founder of the Black Bourbon Run with them and he breaks down what the Black Bourbon Run is and how it came to be. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or just all out shenanigans with friends. So pull up a chair, grab glass, and get a melanin infused perspective with a...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony bring special guest to the show Paul Holmes aka Black Bourbon Maverick. As the Co-founder of the Black Bourbon Run, a fellow bourbon enthusiast, and a fan of the show Paul pulls up a chair with the crew and together they provide a review for Four Roses Small Batch Select. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a mel...

Send us Fan Mail The fellas discuss what they learned from blind tasting whiskeys with different age statements and whether they can truly taste age. They also explore other things in life that didn't age well. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or just all out shenanigans with friends. So pull up a chair, grab glass, and get a melanin infused perspectiv...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony continue their blind tasting journey by exploring age statements and determine  if they can taste age and review two whiskeys with drastically different age statements, High West Double Rye Barrel Select and Whistle Pig Small Batch 10 Year Rye. They provide their reviews and select which one they enjoyed more. So pull up...

Send us Fan Mail The whole crew pulls up for the holidays and share their thoughts on getting in the holiday spirit, new year resolutions, and of course... whiskey talk. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or just all out shenanigans with friends. So pull up a chair, grab glass, and get a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.  

Send us Fan Mail  After a whiskey review the fellas catch up with their long lost co-host Rodney and fill him in on their blind whiskey journey.  They touch on what they've been up to, sports, and other things they've been sippin on. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or just all out shenanigans with friends. So pull up a chair, grab glass, and get...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony take their blind tasting journey further and see if they can taste age and review two whiskeys with drastically different age statements, Smoke Wage Straight Bourbon Whiskey & Widow Jane 10 Year. They provide their reviews and select which one they enjoyed more. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin i...

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony continue on their blind tasting journey and review two high proof whiskeys back to back, Old Grand Dad 114 and Noah's Mill. They provide their reviews and select which one they enjoyed more. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist. 

Send us Fan Mail  After a whiskey review the fellas discuss entrepreneurship with Jimmy Burks of Common Ground Management (CGM). They learn how CGM started as an event hosting company in Philadelphia and turned into a management firm offering all services from business formation to marketing. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or just all out shenanigans with...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony are joined by friend of the show Jimmy Burks of Common Ground Management. As a fellow whiskey enthusiast he joins the fellas on their whiskey journey and they blind taste two high proof single barrels, Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select Barrel Proof and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 120 Proof. They provide their reviews...

Send us Fan Mail  After a whiskey review the fellas pick up on an interesting concept from the blind reviews and continue the conversation in a new segment called... The After Pour. In episode one, the fellas share how their blind whiskey review journey is going and explore if there are any lessons they can take from it. The After Pour can bring you intriguing takes on life, dope storytelling, or...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony blind taste Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey and try and breakdown all the notes on the palette.  In the end we give our overall opinion and provide a honest review.  So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.  

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Tony, Andrew, Darius, and Calvin continue their blind tasting review journey and give Breckenridge another shot with their Reserve Blend. After a disappointing showing with their original Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, we try their Reserve Blend during a blind taste review.   So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey tw...

Send us Fan Mail  In the first episode of Season 3, your hosts Tony, Andrew, Darius, and Calvin discuss trying a new format and introducing blind taste reviews to the show. For the first blind tasting the fellas review the popular original single barrel bourbon, Blanton's Kentucky Single Barrel Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infuse...

Send us Fan Mail On the Season 2 Finale, the fellas recap the whiskeys of season 2 and discuss what they learned about their palettes. Reflecting over the past few months co-hosts Rodney, Andrew, Darius, Tony, and Calvin share their favorite and least favorite whiskeys of season 2, lessons learned, and if there was anything that was unexpected. The fellas then look onward and discuss what they are...

Send us Fan Mail The fellas invite Courtnee Futch, chef, baker, mixologist, author, and entrepreneur to pull up a chair, grab a glass and share her southern hospitality infused passion for creating the ultimate dining experience. They discuss how she took her talents from baking in her college dorm to creating cocktail pairings in Paris and becoming an entrepreneur . Whether it's baking, cook...