Parker Mynchenberg and Jon Sheffield

Chi Spirits Guys

Leisure EN ↓ 193 episodes

Chicago's preeminent podcast on all drinks distilled, brewed or cocktailed. At least that's our opinion! We're the Chi Spirits Guys - friends in the Windy City dedicated to trying the best (and worst) spirits on the market and attempting (often failing) to explain the flavors we taste. Each week we share our thoughts (and probably too much personal info) with our listeners in Chi-town and beyond. You can't sip it all, so let us do it for you! Check out our library of episodes to find your new favorite drink. Send us your ideas and questions @ChiSpiritsGuys (Insta) or ChiSpiritsGuys@gmail.com

Author

Parker Mynchenberg and Jon Sheffield

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.chispiritsguys.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Casey Jones Distillery 25.09.2025

This week the team is venturing deep into the heart of Kentucky in Hopkinsville. They sample through many different expressions and give an in-depth breakdown what Casey Jones has offer.

Penelope Bourbon 02.09.2025

This week the guys check out the popular brand Penelope Bourbon. They take an in depth look at multiple expressions from the brand and their history and give their takes on what this brand has to offer. (Warning: the takes on this episode are pretty hot)

Brickway Distillery 19.08.2025

This week the Guys are exploring westward with Brickway Distillery out of Omaha, Nebraska. They are joined by a Nebraska expert to help discuss the distillery, their offerings and of course provide some info about the state itself.

Eagle Rare 05.08.2025

The Guys try the iconic Eagle Rare lineup. They sample through 4 ages (10, 12, 17 & 20) and breakdown each of them. Does this brand live up to the hype? Find out here.

Navarre Cognac 23.07.2025

The Guys are talking cognac this week. They're exploring the artisanal brand from 4th generation cognac maker Jacky Navarre. They sample through 3 of their older expressions and discuss cognac overall as a category.

Journeyman 2025 10.07.2025

The guys (joined by the stars of Bonding Over Bourbon) revisit this midwest staple with some fresh perspective. They sample through a few familiar (but very unique) expressions and some new, exciting limited releases.

Batuq Bacanora 19.06.2025

This week the Guys explore a particular spirit for the first time, Bacanora. They sample some of this unique Mexican agave spirit and talk about its history and that of they brand Batuq. They also sneak in a pour of another very interesting Mexican spirit at the end.

Maplewood Whiskey 03.06.2025

The Guys are joined by Maplewood Brand Ambassador and friend of the show, Jon, who takes them on an expansive journey through many of the whiskies that Maplewood has to offer.

Tip Top Cocktails 17.05.2025

This week the Guys check out the Ready to Drink cocktail brand Tip Top, one of the top brands in the ever expanding RTD category. They sample through 6 different cocktails, breakdown each one and determine if these premade cocktails stand up to the their classic counterparts.

Jack Daniels Special Releases 03.05.2025

This week the Guys are joined again by special guest Andy and multiple interns to discuss Jack Daniels. They try some of the recent high end special releases JD has put out on the market and break down what could be some of the best pours the distillery has to offer.

The Glenlivet 17.04.2025

This week the guys are joined by very special guest and friend of the show, Andy. He joins them to try one of Scotland's iconic brands, The Glenlivet. They sample through 3 (or possibly 4) expressions of this scotch maker and see if it earns Andy's seal of approval.

Still Austin 01.04.2025

Joined again by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the Guys check out the popular Texas distillery, Still Austin. They breakdown a wide variety of expressions, including a few limited releases, and see what Still Austin has to offer.

Mala Mia Mezcal 10.03.2025

This week the guys are talking about agave. They check out up and coming mezcal brand, Mala Mia. They sample through 4 of their expressions and break down each one and how different various types of agave can be.

Laws Whiskey 13.02.2025

The Guys check out Laws Whiskey from Colorado. Joined by more special guests, they break down 4 expressions of Laws and give their in-depth review.

American Single Malt 02.02.2025

This week the guys deep dive an emerging spirits category, American Single Malt Whiskey. Joined by Intern Vic and an all star group of guests (including their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon), they sample single malt whiskey from 6 different American distilleries. Is this new category for real? Find out here.

Balcones 16.01.2025

This week the guys are talking Texas whiskey from Balcones Distilling. They also discuss the greater category of American Single Malt whiskey its recent development.

Drumshanbo Gin 03.01.2025

This week the guys are talking about Drumshanbo Gin from Ireland. They explore 3 unique expressions from the distillery and discuss what makes the brand special.

Star Union 2024 21.12.2024

The guys are sampling through some fun new items (and a few old ones) from one of their favorite craft distilleries, Star Union. They are joined again by Chris and Kat from Bonding Over Bourbon, so they can introduce this brand to them and get their professional breakdown of each unique expression.

Breckenridge Distillery 10.12.2024

150th Episode!!! Joined by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the guys examine the prominent Colorado distillery, Breckenridge. They sample through 5 of their bourbon whiskey offerings as well as a rum and breakdown each expression.

Casa Maestri Tequila 22.11.2024

This week the guys examine a tequila brand they just discovered called Casa Maestri. They taste through the brand's blanco, reposado and anejo expressions and do an in depth breakdown of their flavor profiles.

Yellowstone Bourbon 13.11.2024

This week the guys check out Yellowstone Bourbon (made in Kentucky, not Yellowstone). They sample through 5 very different expressions, breaking down each as they go. Jon is finally confronted about his infamous cornbread.

Remus Repeal Reserve Series 8 01.11.2024

Joined again their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the guys are trying the newest release from the Remus lineup, the Repeal Reserve Series 8. To accurately compare this latest offering they taste through Series 4 through 8 to see how this latest expression stacks up to its predecessors.

Ron Barcelo Imperial Rum 23.10.2024

This week we're joined by our friends from Bonding Over Bourbon to talk about the Dominican rum brand that Jenny discovered on her recent Caribbean cruise.

Aged Dewars Scotch 17.10.2024

This week the guys (joined again by a trio of interns) are trying a variety of aged Dewars. They get into 12, 15 and 25 year expressions and discuss the tasting notes between ages. Admittedly, half of this episode is intern shenanigans.

Ghia 09.10.2024

This week the guys are joined by their entire intern team to talk about the N/A aperitif brand Ghia. Wine expert Damien also joins to lend his expert palate to the cause. They sample through Ghia's signature aperitif as well as an array of different spritzes the brand offers.

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