Black & Spirited Podcast

The King is dead--Long live the King!   The distribution landscape is changing across the country as RNDC gives up market share in Texas and beyond to the likes of Reyes, Andrews, and Johnson Brothers Maverick.   The Black & Spirited Crew weighs in on the shifts in the 3-4-tier system and what it means to you, the drinker!   We'll also finish up the conversation with Canada standing ten toes DOWN...

Whether a library, collection, or just an overflowing bar top, for consumers who've been in the game for a minute, downsizing a whiskey, wine and fine spirits collection can be tough.   The Black & Spirited Crew gives you some great tips on getting your house in order, and shift your focus from volume to value.   But first, we'll cover some changing news in the THC market.   Join in! @blackandspir...

The Black & Spirited Crew breaks down our top whiskey, wine and other pours of the past year.   We'll also recalls some of the best once-in-a-lifetime Spirited experiences we had in 2025, and what we have planned for you all in 2026.   Bookmark this episode now! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot  

We're back in the traditional yearly ONE week of winter weather here in north Texas, and everything is pretty much shut down with snow and ice.   So… what is a Black & Spirited Crew to do, you might ask?   Well, you can guess--but it involves lots of wine and spirits, along with our favorite food pairings to hunker down with when the roads are slick , but our palates are dry!   Come along with us!...

You may not know it, but the Black wine scene is growing and strengthening in the US, and the Black & Spirited Crew wants to share some of our favorite producers, wine makers and brands that make giving back to our community a delight.   So join us as we decant some of the finest vino from estates from across the country.   You'll really enjoy this episode of the podcast! @blackandspirited @bourbo...

Whether it's at a tailgate, a sports bar, or right in our home from the couch, the Black & Spirited Crew muses on how WE get down inside and outside the stadium when it comes to football season.   There's a lot of tradition that goes behind the teams & schools that we support, and what we drink is a representation of that Spirited vibe that we bring with us!   So join us as we give you a peek into...

Check out this special episode where the Black & Spirited Crew shares our plans with friends and family this year and we share a toast of thanksgiving for all of the things that bring us joy in this life of ours.   We'll also give some hilarious retellings of our past failures during the holidays, and let's just say, it gets a little spicy!   You've been warned…   @blackandspirited @bourboninblack...

The Black & Spirited Crew has a little more to say about the changing market for spirits, particularly bourbon.   We talk about the whiskey bubble, and give advice on whether you should be going out and purchasing that $400-$4000 bottle.   Always a great laugh together, you'll surely enjoy this episode of the podcast! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bo...

The Black & Spirited Crew shares how we get down at brunch!   Whether you're turning up with your girls, hanging with your grown kids or parents, or just chilling at the house, we've got some tips featuring our favorite drinks for you.   Spoiler Alert: Food is in the background with this Spirited bunch!   @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

S04E07 REBROADCAST: Black & Spirited Fall Release Schedule It's Bourbon Heritage Month and the Black & Spirited Crew shares what we're on the hunt for this release season.   Give us a listen and you may pick up some ideas for your own whiskey wish lists!   @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

The beer, wine and spirits market is changing beneath our feet, and the Black & Spirited crew muse over the downturn, particularly from bourbon producers.   Is this a bubble bursting, or have some producers priced themselves out of business?   We'll answer all these questions and more on this episode of the podcast.   Grab a pour and join us! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @bos...

The Black & Spirited Crew breaks down the top bottles of 2024.    From whiskey to wine to tequila and more, we're covering the globe with our favorite pours.   Be it single barrels, sleepers, or daily sippers, you're bound to find a drink to be looking out for in 2025! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

It's time for the Black & Spirited crew to dive into our NYE turn ups and kickbacks and what we're drinking no matter what!   The champagne will be flowing, the whiskey will be pouring, and the cocktails will be mixing during this great end of year episode! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

The Black & Spirited crew shares our holiday traditions in this Christmas episode!   Who would have guessed there was such fun and interesting things to do with candy canes…! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

The Black & Spirited Crew puts some smoke up in the air!   Check out this episode where we talk about the spirits that we most like to sip alongside some of our favorite cigar blends.   @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

Jeff & Monica retrace their steps through the region of Gascogne in search of old Armagnac and fine French cuisine.   Fortunately, they were greeted with BOTH as guests of Raj Peter Bhakta and Bhakta Spirits at Chateau Bhakta in Condom, France.   @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @sipbubblesandbourbon

The Crew is back sharing the blessings that whiskey & bourbon barrels can do to your favorite wine varietals.   You know we dive deep--so great ready for a ride into all of the flavors and glory of barrel-aged wine. @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot  

We experienced the bourbon boom of the 2010s, and it's likely why you're listening to this podcast now.   Maybe you've heard of bourbon consumption falling in the 1980s as consumers turned to other spirits and wine coolers.   Are we looking at a bourbon bubble today?   And is that bubble primed to burst?   The Black & Spirited Crew talks about it! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall...

The Black & Spirited Crew recently travelled to the mecca of bourbon & other distilled spirits in America, and no, it's not in Kentucky or on the famed Bourbon Trail.   It's a distillery dating back to the 1800s near the banks of the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and they literally produce many of your favorite brands and didn't even know it! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummera...

The Black & Spirited Crew talks about how they got started drinking wine, then how we truly started to appreciate the fruit of the vine experience.   You'll learn more about our individual palates and you may just pick up some tips on how to select your next bottle or glass! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

The Black & Spirited crew explores the in's and out's of planning for a wedding or any other type of boozy reception.   We're not talking red Solo cups ya'll, and taking the conversation from under the shade tree to show off style and taste, while emphasizing comfort for your guests! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

  Recap the Summerall's 20th Wedding Anniversary Weekend day-by-day AND let's talk Black & Spirited's 3rd Anniversary!   Let's reminisce on favorite episodes from every season!   Was your favorite the MUMU episode?   A Black & Spirited Wedding?   Black & UNspirited?   Let's get it in! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs @so_dramgood @bourbon_griot

Whether before or after dinner, or any time of the day, there's a place for the more spicy and flavored spirits that you may be missing out on.   The Black & Spirited Crew shares their approach to experimenting with liqueurs & fortified wines, when to drink them, and how to razzle dazzle your palate aside from your daily pour or cocktail. @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_la...

You've fought the traffic, you've tangled with the boss, you've wrangled the kids--what do you sit down with after a day on the job?   The Black & Spirited Crew give you the deets on the best ways to wind down depending on your mood, your regular preference, and your energy level.   And somehow the conversation switches over to the 3-martini lunch and happy hours…   So tune in! @blackandspirited @...

From single barrel picks to "name that vineyard" to side-by-side sensory panels, the Black & Spirited Crew takes you down the rabbit hole on the benefits of tasting without labels and preconceptions!   Get ready to enter the NO BIAS zone, and we'll share our own surprises that we've learned throughout our blindfolded spirits journeys! @blackandspirited @bourboninblack @cedricsummerall @boss_ladyvs...