Black and Brown

The guys check in for a quick drop, Pre-Season 4, and discuss how barrel picking with the guys from Taste Select Repeat has given them a greater insight into the bourbon industry.  From the craft operation of Bainbridge Distillery on Bainbridge Island, Wa. to the well known, Woodinville Whiskey Company tasting facility in Woodinville, Wa., they pick barrels, learn tips and taste the interesti...

This episode, the fellas build hype and anticipation for their upcoming Seattle trip and barrel picks in partnership with TSR. OJ Lima will join them for the discussion and share best practices that he’s learned in the barrel picking game.  OJ drops gems, gives tips on tasting... and what the fellas can expect hitting up a distillery for a barrel pick.  Pour one up and vibe with them. &n...

Paul Holmes, known as black.bourbon.maverick is a bourbon enthusiast based in Orlando, Florida who documents his whiskey journey through photography.  He is co-owner of FHK Studios, a Promotional Advertising Company and supports his bourbon hobby by working as an Aerospace Engineer, he joins the fellas on the podcast finale to talk about some special bottles he's cracking and some future adve...

The OC Bottle Shop, based in Orange County, CA specializes in Whiskey, Tequila and Craft Beer and was founded by Jeff Hill during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. The store is thriving and Jeff now also creates his own content on YouTube with the OC Bottle Shop Show.  He stops by the Black & Brown Virtual Studio to chop it up with the guys and talk about his inspiration and ideas for...

The fellas are back, cracking bottles and giving you the ratings they're known for, the black fists and what they get on the ear.  WH Stephens reviews Makers Mark 46; A Culbert gives up a review of an Island find, Woodford Reserve Distillers Select Rye Whiskey and D Joyce comes through with the heat on Old Pepper Distilleries Single Barrel Rye.  Pour one up and strap in.  Stay Black and Keep it Br...

Join the fellas as they explore the Secondary Market and try to guide the listeners through the process of buying, spending and thriving, while trying to find and acquire those highly coveted bottles.  They also offer tips how to make safe and legal transactions.  Pour on up and come along with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

The fellas come through again and talk about bottle pops.  Bill gives you his review of the TSR Old Forester Single Barrel release and Delvin drops a bombshell and reviews Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star from Wu Tang Distillery or as the people say, Buffalo Trace.  And, finally, Ant comes through with a store pick review from Total Wine and More, a single barrel release from Clyde May's, the...

The guys drop an episode that serves as a guide to new bourbon drinkers looking to build their collections by letting them know which bottles they should grab first.  In honor of the upcoming NFL Draft they make their picks for Rounds 1 through 7, including Unrestricted Free Agents.  Pour one up and ride with them.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

The Hood Sommelier is a social media influencer with a goal of educating consumers on the World of Spirits. He has a presence over multiple platforms including Facebook and Youtube and has over 10K Instagram followers.  He comes through and chops it up with the fellas and discusses bottles, and what keeps him interested and fresh in the game.  Pour one up and ride with us.  Stay Bla...

The fellas review bottles that didn’t live up to their expectations and they attribute a line from a dis track or battle rap lyric to their level of disappointment. Each cast member chose 3 bottles and 3 lyrics for each bottle.  Get ready to listen as they do rap, bottle, battles.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

The guys come back through popping bottles all across the US, from the West, and California, with Redwood Empire Monarch, to the East coast, and Baltimore's Sagamore Double Oak Rye, they round it out with New Riff Single Barrel Sour-mash Rye, pour one up, and listen along as they break down the nose, the palate and the ear.  Stay Black and keep it Brown!

Ray Walker founded Saint Cloud Bourbon after transitioning from the wine industry where he was the first African American to make wine in Europe as well as writing a New York Times Best Seller, The Road to Burgundy.  He comes through and chops it up with the guys and gives them the full rundown!  Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!

The fellas welcome So_DramGood to the podcast to crack bottles and drop knowledge.  She is a whiskey enthusiast and Certified Bourbon Steward based in Virginia.  They sip drams and tell you what you might like to add to your selection, so, pour one up and listen along.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

Sequel to the Season 1 episode, Da Black Story, we feature Dr. Erin Wiggins Gilliam, Associate Professor of History at Kentucky State University.  She adds additional perspective on the role of African Americans in the development and history of the American whiskey industry.  Sit back, grab a dram, and go back in time with us, as we explore Da Black Story Part II.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Yo, they're back, kicking off Season 3hree with The People's Choice's review of a single barrel store pick that he's giving you all the juice on; The Silverback goes on the hunt back into his own bourbon stash, and an oldie but tricky pour he had to revisit and da Plug, finally pops the cork on a bottle he's had for a minute, but never pulled the "plug" on!  The guys are back and ready to giv...

This is a debate show between W.H Stephens and the People’s Choice as fans of Game of Thrones, where we attempt to match Game of Thrones “houses” to bourbon distilleries. Conversation is moderated by da Plug as an objective non-fan. This will build on the excitement of the recent “House of the Dragon” announcement from HBO.  Let's get it!

The guys from Black and Brown welcome "da Palate", Fred Minnick to the show for the season finale.  Fred Minnick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, bourbon curator and taster who has spent the last fifteen-years reviewing wine and spirits professionally.  He hosts The Fred Minnick Show Podcast, co-hosts The Bourbon Pursuit Podcast and has a modest 15,000 subscribers on YouTube.  He join...

In this special edition of What’s Cracking, we crack bottles and make cocktails with Melinda Maddox. So if you’re tired of the same old whiskey cocktails and looking for something new to spice up your mixology game in 2021....pour up a dram and vibe with us as Melinda drops knowledge.  Melinda is Beverage Director and Lead Mixologist at the Reserve by Old Elk Distillery. Over her 20 year bart...

Join the fellas as they run down their 2020 awards for the best pours of the year : 1. Best Whiskey under $25 2. Best ultra-aged bourbon 3. Best flavored whiskey 4. Best finished whiskey 5. Best finished rye 6. Best super high-proof bourbon 7. Best wheated bourbon 8. Best straight rye 9. Best straight bourbon and finally: 10. Best Whiskey of the Year

Join the guys as they hit the new year with a fresh look at Garrison Brothers Hye Rye, Wild Turkey's Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel, a store pick by Austin Liquors from Southbridge, Ma., and Chicken Cock out of Paris, Kentucky.  We made it to 2021, thanks for the support and the ears.  Pour one up and vibe with us.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Dan Garrison joins the guys from Black and Brown and talks about hanging out with Elmer T. Lee.  Based in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers Distillery holds the distinction of being the first legal Texas whiskey distillery.  They are a force in the bourbon industry with an enthusiastic following.  We talk barrels, bottles and how Garrison Brothers is moving towards the future of bourbon...

Celebrity Chef, Bren Herrera makes her return to Black & Brown to let us know what’s she’s cracking and to assume her role as the honorary 4th member of the crew.  The People's Choice gives us a review of Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye, The Silverback breaks down Rebel Yell Distillers Collection and works on a new call sign, while da Plug give you a rundown on the Taconic Double Barrel Bour...

Marianne Eaves is Kentucky’s first female Master Distiller. She’s already had an illustrious career that started at Brown- Forman and has evolved into several endeavors of the whiskey world including most recently her own consulting service and the Sweetens Cove project.  She joins the fellas from Black and Brown and explains, wood species, and how many white oaks it takes to make a bourbon b...

Join the guys as they take an unbiased view of  single barrel picks from Taste Select Repeat.  The Silverback reviews a TSR New Riff single barrel and compares it against a single barrel from Westport Whiskey & Wine, based in Louisville, KY; The People's Choice calls an audible and gives us a review of Old Carter as he goes from mo' money to mo' proof and da Plug gives us a review of...

Based in NYC, TSR is a modern liquor store/club specializing in single barrel whiskey picks by collaborating with distillers to deliver limited edition spirits. TSR was founded by media veteran OJ Lima and Photographer Pierre Auguste and they serve a diverse membership with a large social footprint.  They join the guys from Black and Brown and give a little insight into their secret sauce for coll...