Man Cave Happy Hour

Send us Fan Mail Jamie, Matt, and Augie take the show on the road to Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck to preview the upcoming Tracksuit Nine and talk to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is a very generous sponsor for Tracksuit and we are happy to have them. We get the tracksuit origin story from Conrad and Mikey pops in to let us know about...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie, Matt and August venture to the Packard Proving Grounds for the Whiskey Classic. There is a lot more than whiskey at the event. Cigars, cars, and all sorts of spirits. We started our trip at the Whiskey Classic with tequila from Padre Azul. Joining us is  Auday Arabo from Benchmark Beverage Company who represents Padre Azul Tequila. He walks us through the different expressi...

Send us Fan Mail Guests today are Owen Burke and Tony Piraino the owners of the Firebird Tavern in Greektown. The story behind the evolution of the Firebird Tavern project and how bourbon barrel picks are part of experience that make people avid fans of the Firebird. https://www.firebirdtavern.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FirebirdTavern/ Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie, August, and Matt invite the Triaxial Mead team into the studio for a tasting of the array meads available from Triaxial Meads.  Barry, Mike, Paul joined forces to create this brand. We get the story of these meadsmiths and the amazing line of expressions they present. Some great things on tap and new canned projects coming this year. https://triaxialmeads.com/ Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt continue the celebration of 5 years of the Man Cave by cracking a special bottle of Old Forester Statesman. The movie connect to The Kingsmen.  A special visitor Pat Akerley (DJ Tool) joins us. Pat wrote and performed the Man Cave Happy Hour theme song. We revisit that, the recording of it and lots of other dusty other memories.  Support the show https://linktr.ee/M...

Send us Fan Mail Presidents, 46 and counting. Most every one had a different taste for spirits and cocktails a scant few abstained from the drink. On this President's  Day we run through some of the choices of our past presidents. Joining us for the conversation is fan of the show and fan of bourbon, George Munger.  He shares with us some information on President Truman. Truman was one of the...

Send us Fan Mail What was your favorite whiskey of the past year? Jack Daniel's Bottle in Bond very interesting. Jamie, Matt, and August give the whiskey that was rated the #1 most interesting whiskey of 2022 and look over the whole list from Whiskey Advocate.  We were surprised to see that Jack Daniel's hit the top spot. Even more surprising was the taste itself.  Jack Daniel's has...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie & Matt talk to Adam von Gootkin of Highclere Castle Gin and Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigars about the very special 100th anniversary celebration and the special releases.  More details on Limited Edition Barrel-Aged gin. Talk about luxury… This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun by famed archaeologist Howard Carter with the 5th E...

Send us Fan Mail Man Cave Happy Hour -  Whiskey Classic Preview - Episode 143 Jamie, Matt, and August preview what is on tap for the live recording at the Whiskey Classic coming up at the Packard Proving Grounds. We talk to Mike DiMercurio, Regional Sales Manager for Ranch Road & North Forest Kreme. They will have several offerings at the Classic.  We also speak with Jesus from the Traverse Ci...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie & Matt are rewinding to Episode 4 to revisit a couple early guests. Giving a couple pre-made cocktails a try along with a taste of the base whiskeys. Iron Fish Distillery and Coppercraft Distillery offer some interesting cocktail creations. We try the pre-made old fashion from Iron Fish and the canned Whiskey and Ginger from Coppercraft. https://ironfishdistillery.com/ h...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Augie dive in to a gorgeous bottle of Willett Pot Still.  This special bottle has a special taste. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. WearingFunny.com Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlef...

Send us Fan Mail Old Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the second part of our conversation. https://www.oldfore...

Send us Fan Mail Old Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the first part of our conversation. https://www.oldfores...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Rubin wrote the enclopedia on James Bond Movies and The Twilight Zone. He also create a children's book about Ann Frank's cat. We dive into the Bond book and talk about some of the men behind the character. What drink was the go to for Bond really? The martini or champange? https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Jay-Rubin/e/B000APP8IY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://...

Send us Fan Mail Summer Sips - 10 perfect bourbon cocktails for summer. 11 actually. Jamie has a list of 10 great bourbon cocktails and Matt adds one of his own. https://www.liquor.com/recipes/suffering-bastard/ https://www.liquor.com/slideshows/summer-bourbon-cocktails/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. W...

Send us Fan Mail 5 Question Show Down with Joe Louis Bourbon. Jamie and Matt face off with 5 no holds barred questions over a pour (or two) https://joelouisspirits.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. WearingFunny.com Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Fla...

Send us Fan Mail Time for Just a Taste. Jamie and Matt share a pour of the Redemption Rye from A&B Liquor  and review it.  https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. WearingFunny.com Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazle...

Send us Fan Mail Founders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom.  We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing.  Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer. https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. Wear...

Send us Fan Mail Founders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom.  We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing.  Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer. https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. Wear...

Send us Fan Mail The Man Cave is a podcast for everyone, it's about stories, and Cynn Coburn is never short of stories to share. One of her most recent adventures is taking over the DISSIDENT Cigar brand. Cynn launches a promotional tour of in Michigan with the first stop at Cigar Fellas Cigar Lounge in Davidson Michigan. Jamie catches up with Cynn for a smoke and an update on the cigar line...

Send us Fan Mail Mixing it up again with Joe Louis Bourbon we are in for another triple treat with three great cocktails from the latest Shaker and Spoon box. This month is the "Bring on the Bourbon" box. One of the cocktails is called "Is It Summer Yet?" From the creative mind of Sam Jimenez. Sam is a 27-year veteran of the food and beverage industry, a crafter of cocktails, a...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt entertain regular listener Steve. We open the studio doors for Just a Taste of I.W. Harper Bourbon. https://www.iwharper.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. WearingFunny.com  Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJ...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie, Matt, and August are joined by Mike from Blake’s Hard Cider. We get an update from the Kentucky Bourbons Boys. We talk to two of the drivers who are ready and willing to chauffer you around the Bourbon  Trail.  Steve and David have a ton of experience to make your bourbon experience the best.  https://www.kentuckybourbonboys.com/  https://www.blakeshardcider.com/ https://li...

Send us Fan Mail Cocktail time with Amani Macaulay the co-founder of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey. We enjoyed some amazing drinks stirred up in the studio. Jamie, Matt, & August are joined by Chief 1 Love, Rob Griffin, as Amani mixes up the cocktails.  We tried the Pineapple Whiskey Mule, Make Me Blush,  and a Manhattan (see the recipes below and more at the Duke & Dame website)....

Send us Fan Mail Sara Alvord from A Flavor Journal joins us to create a custom cocktail in honor of the Champion of them all Joe Louis. Brand Manager of Joe Louis Bourbon, Tonya Cole, joins us as well as we mix up the Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber.   Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber 2 oz. Joe Louis Bourbon1 oz. Brown Sugar Syrup (equal parts brown sugar and super hot water - I did 1/4 c...