Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

You're listening to Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes, the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard products aren't just a hobby — they're a lifestyle. Hosted by Adam, Paul, and Jerry, three guys with real experience, full beards, and even fuller glasses, they serve up thoughtful tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear and beyond. In this Season 2 finale (a late June/early Jul...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry run a one-sip speed‑tasting episode, swapping samples they’ve collected and giving quick 30–45 second takes on a long line of pours. They mix whiskey highlights (from high‑proof ryes and standout bourbons to a chocolate‑forward Woodford release), honest thumbs‑up or down moments, and cigar pairings as they race through a crowded tasting table. The tone is laid‑back and...

On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes Adam, Paul, and Jerry break out a lineup of pours—from Green River’s standard and honey-finished bottles to Short Barrel’s high‑proof Bee’s Knees—while debating honey finishes, proof, and pairing notes. They light up a Sable Cigar (Caviar Ash), test beard oils from Private Stash, and swap stories about distillery visits, hobby‑distiller legal news...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry taste and trade notes on a lineup of pours—Willett Purple Top, Jay Mattingly, Dark Arts, Penelope Havana and more—while pairing cigars from Dissident (the Plasmatic barberpole) and comparing flavors like fruit, pecan, black pepper and maple finish ideas. The episode mixes distillery trip stories, upcoming tasting events, bottle-hunting tales, and laid-back banter about...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry celebrate National Bourbon Day with a laid-back tasting of legacy bourbons—Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Old Forester, E.H. Taylor, Booker's, Wild Turkey, Green River and more—paired with a Perdomo Reserve Champagne Anniversary cigar. They trade tasting notes, history (including bottled‑in‑bond), and collector stories while comparing store picks and samples. Expect candid bant...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — where whiskey, cigars, and beard products are a lifestyle. Hosts Jerry and Paul welcome Chris, founder of Elegant Sasquatch Grooming, to talk brand evolution, scent creation, and small-batch beardcare. From rebranding and building a website to crafting unique scents like Burton's Beard Potion No.7 and Big Fig Energy, they discuss oil blends, balm...

On this Memorial Day special the hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry honor fallen heroes while tasting an array of bourbons — spotlighting the Evan Williams 250th single barrel — and pairing it with United Cigars’ Gold Star release that benefits veterans. Expect laid-back conversation on whiskey notes, cigar construction and charities, plus shop talk on humidor care, bottle hunting, and the community mome...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry stage a country-music celebrity whiskey shootout, tasting four bottles from artists like Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Riley Green, and Alan Jackson. They compare proofs, mash bills, distilleries, and tasting notes, rank their favorites (Gypsy and Silver Belly rise to the top), and discuss price, provenance, and the growing quality of celebrity spirits....

Join Adam, Paul, and Jerry on Bourbon Beards and Belvederes as they taste side-by-side pours from Chattanooga and New Riff, smoke Bad Ash cigars, and compare how different proofs and char levels change flavor. They explore bright citrus wheat notes, deep caramel baking spice, and surprising pairings — then mix all three pours into one unforgettable blend. Pour a glass, light a cigar, and enjoy can...

On this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, Adam, Paul, and Jerry celebrate National Firefighters Day with firefighter-themed picks: an Old Hammer single-barrel bourbon selected by the Goshen Firefighters, a Mr. Fahrenheit cigar from Black Star Line, and firefighter-inspired beard products from Stash Salt. They taste ryes and bourbons (including a fruity, bubblegum note in the Old Hammer), d...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry dig into bourbon market news, tastings, and on‑the‑road distillery visits. They discuss acquisition rumors around Brown‑Forman, whether the boom is correcting, and the return of hard‑to‑find bottles like OWA and Blanton’s. The trio taste and compare pours including a mysterious Jefferson’s 5‑year 100 proof and Ragged Branch Cowboy Cut, recap visits to Jack Daniel’s, Dic...

On this episode Bourbon Beards and Belvedere sits down with Antonius “AT” Fields to explore the origin and craft behind AT Field Cigars. AT explains his family tobacco roots, the decision to produce full-Dominican puros, and why each blend uses tobaccos aged at least 10 years. The conversation covers the three core blends — Connecticut, Corojo, and Maduro — construction and flavor notes, the remot...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down for a relaxed side-by-side episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, tasting a range of pours—from the Traveler Foolproof 121 proof to Smoke Eye Hill, Silk Velvet single-barrel, and Smoky Quartz V5—while pairing them with a bold Carolina Blue Maduro cigar. The show includes palate warmers, tasting notes, and candid reactions as the cigars shift flavors and reve...

On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes Adam, Paul, and Jerry host Mark and Mason of Bearded That Is All. The conversation covers Mark’s military service, the father–son–daughter team behind the brand, and their mission to support veterans through quality beard care. They discuss the long R&D process, signature scents like Brass & Bourbon, Warriors Rest, Freedom Fresh, and Final...

You're listening to Bourbon, Beards, and Belvedere — the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard gear are a lifestyle. Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry share honest tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and real-world takes on beard products. This episode dives into a taste test of Shanky's Whip Irish liqueur, a side-by-side comparison of Old Forester 117 finishes (Scotch, Rum, and extra-old 1910), and ciga...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard products aren't just a hobby—they're a lifestyle. Hosted by Paul and Jerry (with Adam away), the guys share tastings, cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear. In this St. Patrick’s Day–themed episode they sample Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Bain Blends' Keltoberfest beard oil, Zeal Cigars' Irish Hul...

In this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with Todd Matonich, Director of Military Division at Jay Mattingly Distillery and president of Rolling Thunder Kentucky. They discuss Todd's life from growing up on a Michigan beef farm to his service as a Navy EOD tech, and how those experiences shaped his work supporting veterans. The conversation covers palat...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — whiskey, cigars, and beard products as a lifestyle. Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit with Eric from Black Star Line Cigars to discuss his journey from Chicago firefighter to cigar blender, the story behind blends like Lollibella, Warwish, and El Milagro, factory partnerships (Aganorsa, La Zona, Oveja Negra), tasting notes, and pairings with whiske...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvedere, the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard products aren't just a hobby — they're a lifestyle. Hosted by Adam, Paul, and Jerry, three guys with real experience, full beards and even fuller glasses. Each episode serves up thoughtful tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear and beyond. From top-shelf pours to everyday essentia...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with Jacob Bain of Bain Blends to discuss his brand’s rapid growth, new product lines, and hands-on approach to beard care. They cover the switch to meadowfoam carriers, herbal-infused blends, and specialty launches including colognes, deodorants, and a Dr. Pepper–inspired scent. The episode also touches on partnerships, reviews (including a big upcoming review...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvedere — the podcast where whiskey, cigars and beard products aren't just a hobby; they're a lifestyle. Hosts Adam, Paul and Jerry bring full beards and even fuller glasses to thoughtful tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear. In this Presidents' Day–themed episode they sample Old Overholt Monongahela rye, Old Crow, Old Grand‑Dad 11...

On this Super Bowl special of Bourbon Beards and Belvedere, hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry taste two blind whiskeys tied to the competing teams, compare notes, and make their game predictions. The episode mixes thoughtful tastings, cigar talk, and candid sports talk as they pick favorites and discuss prop bets. Along the way they share bottle finds, talk Hall of Fame controversy, highlight veteran an...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes with hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry. In this wintry episode they warm up with whiskey tastings, smoke Veritas Torchubanos cigars, and compare pours from Dark Arts, Shady Knoll, and Rebel Reserve. Highlights include two Dark Arts barrel picks (the high-rye “Cookie Monster” bourbon and a 95.5% rye finished in single-malt casks), a virtual tasting recap,...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry welcome the founders of Hayes Gray Cigars to discuss their brand journey — from the War Dogs start to the Haze Gray name, building a mobile cigar lounge, and supporting veterans through the Patriot charity cigar. They taste Hayes Gray’s new Edmão de Luma (Brothers of the Sea) core cigar made with rare tobaccos from Portugal, Zimbabwe, Spain, and Brazil, describe its pas...

On this episode Adam, Paul, and Jerry dive into a lineup of brandies — from Laird’s 7½-year apple brandy and Catoctin Creek Applejack to standout Copper & Kings pours (including a grape brandy finished in honey and orange curaçao). They compare tasting notes, discuss how the spirits change with a Haze Gray Admiral toro cigar, and highlight their favorite pairing moments. Between pours the host...