Black and Brown

The Squad kicks off Season 5ive cracking bottles found on the hunt, while dealing with low product, at local ABC stores; we talk a few current events and weigh in on a beef that really should be chicken!  Where you at?  Crack one, and pour one up, as we start this off with the usual, but unusual bottle reviews.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown. Follow the Podcast @dablackandbrownpodcas...

In the premiere of this season, we let you know what's going down with some of the slang you occasionally hear on the podcast.  That's right, we're clearing up some things for those of you that have been lost over the past four seasons!  So pour one up, grab a pad and pen, it's not just for tasting notes anyway, sip your dram and listen along.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown! Follow t...

Jackie Zykan, Master Taster from Old Forester Distillery drops in for the final episode of Season 4 to talk bourbon, mash bills and as always hip-hop.  A bonafide bourbon-celeb (she doesn't like that btw) she's got her mind and palate on what's popping at "Old Fo'". We talk about Louisville, the industry, and find out which Old Forester bottle would be Ol' Dirty Bastard.  Plus, you don't...

The fellas wrap the last What's Cracking with the OG's of the Black Bourbon Run; the second annual joint went off like clockwork.  Sixteen bourbon heads hit Louisville, enjoyed Spirits, Distillery tours and the Bar at Willett Family Distillery.  There were some major underground spots that you definitely need to know about.  Clock in and check out the episode.  It's a Black Bou...

Will Price is Gear Patrol’s home and drinks editor. Originally from ATL but living in Brooklyn. He’s interested in bourbon, house plants, cheap Japanese pens and cast-iron skillets!  He drops by the Podcast and chops it up with the fellas about bourbon, the industry, and what he gets on the ear when he drinks his preferred spirit.  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Kee...

The fellas are back with the usual bottle pops and fist ratings.  They drop opinions as a precursor to the Second Annual Black Bourbon Run in Louisville, KY, they talk about what they're cracking and what you should be cracking too.  You can find them in the Louisville streets next weekend, and if you do, say "Whaddup"!  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it B...

Mike Montgomery is Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Run Spirts who came into the bourbon industry from a diverse background that includes politics and advertising.  He drops in and chops it up with the fellas about his journey into bourbon and how an idea can spiral into a full blown monster.  Blue Run is poised as a new up and comer into the bourbon space and the fellas find out how they are...

The fellas catch up with the mastermind behind the number one bottle show in Baltimore City, Body More Bottles, you can find and follow him on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter @bodymorebottles.  He talks bottles, bourbon and why he is the number one rated show, cause HE said so!!  In this rare occasion, he is the "Ichiro", and leads the team in the reviews, black fists and what they get on...

In this episode, the fellas answer the questions....you know, the ones that keep popping up now that you’re all in on the bourbon game. Well on this show... just call them all Allen Iverson, because they got the answers. So sit back and chop it up with them as they answer, the QUESTIONS! Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Anchor, or Spotify Find them on Instagram: @delvinj33 @agbk06 @my_government_name_i...

With the keys in hand, the fellas are officially welcomed to the now famous, "Bourbon Room (closet)", at the secret lair of The People's Choice.  And in good southern hospitable fashion, he rolled out three hard hitting bottles they crack open and talk about.  In an unscripted setting, they pour up Blue Run, 13-year-aged, straight Kentucky Bourbon whiskey, Weller C.Y.P.B. and Old Fitzger...

The fellas finally link with Andrea Meriwether, she is an experiential food and beverage curator, owner of BarFare Concepts and certified bourbon expert based in Louisville, KY.  Andrea stops by to talk Bourbon, Lifestyle and the proper way to make an Old Fashioned.  She also hits the fellas off with the intricate world of the "brown bag".  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay...

We chop it up with Patrick Lynch, founder of The Lake Norman Bourbon Club, who can be found on Instagram @the_whiskey_epicure, he tells us about his journey into whiskey; about the upcoming Thought Parlor Podcast with Jay Scott and Ryan Flowers, where they will discuss, business, economics, lifestyle and relationships, but NO sports!  We'll find out why on this edition of What's Cracking. &nb...

The fellas are back after a break, with current events and what's going on after a cross country trip; a vacation at the beach and a major move.  They discuss The Heist: Pappygate and what they would potentially do, if it they could hit their top three distilleries for the profit.  Remember this is only theoretical and NOT actual facts!! Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Keith Barnes, CEO and Owner of Bainbridge Organic Distillers stops by and chops it up with the guys as they discuss his craft organic distillery.  He also talks about his love of vintage whiskey and how he's paying homage to the style and production of vintage spirits.  The fellas crack his Bainbridge Whiskey Forty Saloon Bourbon, talk black fists, what they get on the ear, #bourbonsound...

Of course we all know and love all the allocated bottles but let's not forget about the joints that everyone's sleeping on, the hidden gems; the heavy darts, that hit on the low low, in this episode the guys give you an idea of some of the bottles you should be checking for and adding into your arsenal.  You might be surprised that you've seen them, but didn't give them a second glance. &nbsp...

The guys are back....and popping bottles for Season 4.  The Silverback comes through as the "Ichiro" and drops a review of Yellowstone Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a handpicked blend of 4- and 7-year-old bourbons; The Peoples Choice drops his review of Remus Repeal Reserve, a big time hitter from MGP, the supplier to the people.  And the plug drops in with his review of McKenzie, a wheated joi...

The guys are back for Season 4...the Joe Dumars Season. They kick it off by reflecting on what they wish they had known when they started their bourbon journey and drop a new segment where they let you know “what we not gon’ do”. Pour one up and vibe with them. Stay Black and keep it 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.