Buffalo Happy Hour

As our loyal listeners know, Mike and Derek used to ride motorcycles. Yeah, I know, we're cool. Through our experiences, we met a guy named Rob who helped bring the Western New York bike scene together by organizing group rides, participating in motorcycle awareness month, and fostering an environment that could be enjoyed by all skill levels. Now Rob started his own small Business, RK Motorsp...

This super exclusive, maybe bottle #35, maybe completely wrong, was on our episode this week. This single barrel version of Jack Daniels was so unique and tasteful, we forgot we were drinking Jack! Tune in on Monday to hear the final rating! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment,...

Derek and Mike discuss their weekend shindigs, which involve Mike getting married (congrats in the comments) and Derek traveling for a staycation getaway to the Fingerlakes. Also, the boys talk about Sports being back, the Bruins playoff run, and how excited we are for football season. We have this discussion while drinking Woodford Reserve, and the Cocktail section is finally back again! As alway...

Barbill and 189 were on the show today to discuss their operations, how they handle being the Best Wings in WNY (no contest) and their thought process behind their expansion! Also, we discuss the highly debated DRUMS vs FLATS, Painted vs Tossed sauce, and more! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Le...

As the boys dive deeper past the first initial overrated whiskeys that everyone knows of, we come to another distillery that is receiving all the hype. Woodford Reserve Distillers Select is a fantastic bourbon, but should it stay on this pedestal it currently has? Tune in to find out. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the b...

This busy week means we have a LOT to recap, including how we almost died by death of Bear Attack. A ton of food, outdoor living, and banana hammocks (not that kind) were what made this Bachelor's Weekend the best. We also traveled down to Fingerlakes to interview Karl from Hollerhorn, and while there picked up some of that good good. Throughout this episode, Mike and Derek are drinking Saplin...

American Single Malt is a new type of whiskey emerging in the states. As people know, in order to call whisky Scotch, it MUST be made in Scotland. Distilleries in the United States are working to recreate Scotch style whisky in America, which is what Hollerhorn has created their distillery to do. Listen in to this clip to hear Karl Neubauer talk about his version of American Single Malt, what diff...

This is our most interesting interview yet. Karl Neubauer is the owner and mastermind behind Hollerhorn distilling, specifically created with the idea in mind to create one of the first American Single Malts. We talk a TON about the emergence of the American Single Malt, what makes it different from Bourbon, Whiskey, and Scotch, and the similarities between the Scotch we know from Scotland. Also,...

Derek and Mike try and rate this new product that doesn't even have a category yet! Hollerhorn created this Maple Distillate that is a distilled spirit created from Maple Syrup. This particular product was aged in Bourbon Barrels, so, whiskey, kind of, not really! Tune in to our interview with Karl from Hollerhorn this FRIDAY to hear more about this product, as well as what else they have comi...

Wine came in hot and heavy with this Traminette wine from Johnson Estate. The boys briefly recap their interview with Jennifer and Fredrick Johnson, while sipping on this beautiful and flavorful white, Traminette. Mike and Derek also discuss their week, current personal issues, and what's next. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in tu...

The boys are always keeping things interesting! Johnson Estate is the oldest New York Estate Winery, which is why we wanted to start with them. Chautauqua is home to some amazing wineries that are full of timeless history, and their wines are packed with a ton of flavors. Go check them out on your next Wine Trail outing, and tell them the Buffalo Happy Hour sent ya! As always, please subscribe to...

Switching it up AGAIN this Wednesday coming at you with a WINE review. Yes, you heard that right, a wine review. Traminette is a newer grape that is a child between two other grapes. Intrigued yet? Listen to this review and tune in on Friday where we talk with the owners of one of Western New Yorks Oldest Estate Winery, Johnson Estate. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really...

The guys talk today about a ton of content including healthy lifestyles, flat tires, car maintenance, and sports again. Also they recap their amazing interview they had with Nick Argy from Macy's Place Pizzeria. They reminisce while drinking Four Mile Brewing's Alleghany IPA, which is one of their favorites so far! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow...

We have died and gone to heaven. You can't get much better in the Buffalo Area for Pizza than Macy's Place Pizzeria. Winner of the 2019 SexySlices Buffalo Pizza Competition, Nick Argy is changing the way people look at pizza. His creativity and innovation has led to countless types of pizza that he can't even keep up with. Go follow his Instagram page @macysplacepizzeria for some insan...

How can you not drink beer while eating pizza? For this week's review, Derek and Mike go back to a beer referenced in the Four Mile Brewing Interview; Maple Brown Ale. This delicious beer goes down surprisingly light with notes of deep caramel, sugar, and maple. Four Mile also collaborated with a local company to create this amazing beer. Go pick up a few cans at your local Consumers, and as a...

Mike and Derek take a deep dive into the history of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, that dates all the way back to 1771! Additionally, the guys talk about the difference between poison ivy and poison oak, basement flooding issues, and as always our cocktails and whiskey rating. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses...

Our second batch of merchandise is almost already sold out, which means it's time for the boys to donate! This round of merchandise proceeds is being donated to Open Arms Rescue, a rescue organization that helps find homes for dogs that are about to be euthanized. This incredible organization is non-profit, and we are so happy we can continue to support such an amazing organization. As always,...

Derek and Mike stick in this niche of very popular whiskey brands in efforts to shed some light on how local distilleries compare to more mass produced bourbons! Buffalo Trace is another brand that is widely recognized as a staple in the whiskey industry, so they boys give their take on what their impressions are. Hopefully you enjoyed this review and make sure to tune in on Monday for the final r...

Mike and Derek discuss the Bills, Sabres, Zac Efron, and Unsolved Mysteries on today's episode. What are your thoughts on Aliens, do they exist or no? Leave a comment below on what your thoughts are! For this week's review, we look at Resurgence Brewing IPA, which is just one of their many products. Make sure you listen to the interview with Resurgence that released Friday, July 24th! As a...

This one is EXCITING! The boys run to Chicago Street in Downtown Buffalo to have a conversation with Ben from Resurgence Brewing. Resurgence is one of the most well known breweries in the area, and it's very well deserved. Their building is full of history, and all of their products are so unique that there is a beer for every occasion. Thanks so much, Ben, for hosting us and let us try your d...

We are jumping back to the Hoppy Land! This weeks review features one of the most prominent breweries in the Buffalo Area. Resurgence IPA is here for your consumption, and we get quite a few notes for nose and taste! Hopefully you enjoyed this review and make sure to tune in on Monday for the final rating. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, new videos every week! Advertising Inqui...

Mike and Derek discuss their 4th of July plans, whiskey tasting, and our new found fame as a Bill's Player commented on our IG Post. It's the little things that make us happy! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri...

Another roadtrip here for the boys as they travel down south to Olean, NY, Home of Four Mile Brewery! Jaye Beattie joined us for today's conversation to discuss all things Olean related, Brewery progress, and their future. This brewery has made such amazing progress already, you can find their products in stores and Bars all around Buffalo! Thanks so much, Jaye, for hosting us and let us try y...

The boys are stickin with what's hot! Another well known brand being rated on this episode, this time it's Jim Beam! This Bourbon, to us, is exactly what you would picture if you were told "here's a bourbon". Hopefully you enjoyed this review and make sure to tune in on Monday for the final rating. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, new videos every week! Adver...

Episode 41 is here, and it packs a punch. The boys talk about their journey during Brunch, History of Jack Daniels, surnames, and so much more. Also, Mike goes OFF on filters, and what constitutes an adequate filter. We have this talk while reviewing Jack Daniels No. 7 Whiskey! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the business...