Man Cave Happy Hour

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt have honor of speaking with Lord Carnarvon from Highclere Castle to get the insights into the botanicals and oats used in the baskets to create Highclere Castle Gin. Adam Von Gootkin and Lord Carnarvon have been able to craft a unique award winning gin. We find out how this partnership began and get some hints as to what is next.  Something amazing is the chance to...

Send us Fan Mail Blake's Hard Cider and Track Suit 8 at Whiskey in the Jar Amazing charity event at Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck coming up, Tracksuit 8. August Gitschlag is back and bringing friends. Auggie gives us all the info on Tracksuit 8 and introduces us to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is one of the main sponsors of Trac...

Send us Fan Mail Signature cocktails are popular for wedding and even just home gatherings. We needed a Man Cave Signature Drink.  Sara from "A Flavor Journal" customized a cocktail called the Witty Comeback. Sara calls it a warm your soul cocktail and we agree.  We made our own Ginger Simple Syrup and pulled in a fine Redemption Rye Barrel Pice from A&B Liquor Stores Find Sara'...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt talk to Tonya Cole the Brand Community Director for Joe Louis Bourbon. She is also the host of The Making of Champions Podcast sponsored by Joe Louis Bourbon. Joe is making some moves and is now available in more places than ever before. https://joelouisspirits.com/  https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt dive into a beauty of a Bottle In Bond Bourbon for Bottled In Bond day March 3, 2022. We toast with Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled In Bond.  We discuss 8 Bargain Bourbons (several BIB) you should know about and review what it takes to be Bottled In Bond. The 8 suggested bourbons are courtesy of Forbes magazine. https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt are livin in a box, a cocktail box.  We talk to the creators of Shaker & Spoon a subscription service for cocktail mixing and recipes. With a background as designers Mike & Anna have create an amazing service for anyone to up their cocktail game. https://shakerandspoon.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieD...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt are livin in a box, a cocktail box.  We talk to the creators of Shaker & Spoon a subscription service for cocktail mixing and recipes. With a background as designers Mike & Anna have create an amazing service for anyone to up their cocktail game.   https://shakerandspoon.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJami...

Send us Fan Mail Time to whip up some cocktails with Rachel know as the BuffaloBourbonBabe on InstaGram and she is the manager at Lockhouse Distillery in Buffalo, New York. We talk cocktails, expensive bourbons, mixing at home and lots more.  @BuffaloBourbonBabe https://www.instagram.com/buffalobourbonbabe https://www.lockhousedistillery.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Greg, one of the founders of Watershed Distillery and his brand rep Chris. They have a great line up of bourbon and spirits. Some pretty interesting premixed cocktails and more. Along side Jamie, August pinch hits for Matt today. Gin, bourbon, and premixes, oh my.  https://www.watersheddistillery.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyH...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt dive into some special pours from Founders Brewing just in time for the holidays. What makes the perfect gift? Beer! Naturally, and spirits. This time of year brings up the ability to give some amazing gifts.  We got to try the MotherShip Series and some of the Barrel Aged Series - Frootwood, both are amazing Thanks to Founders Brewing for sending us these samples.....

Send us Fan Mail Luxardo Cherries come in a magical syrup. Jamie and Matt wanted to see if there were cocktails that infused that magic into the mix. We found an amazing recipe from Sara at A Flavor Journal. Her twist on the traditional Man O' War creates a delicious mix of booze and sweet. Follow A Flavor Journal for some great food and drink ideas and great writing to boot. We also looked a...

Send us Fan Mail Michter's Bourbon has 17 different expressions available on the market now. The prices range from $40 to that of a new house.  Jamie and Matt give the small batch 'Just a Taste' and run down the line available. We found the list of expressions on Uprocxx https://uproxx.com/life/michters-whiskey-ranked/ https://michters.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie & Matt have ‘Just a Taste’ of Bib & Tucker on the suggestion of Joe Kakos. Joe pointed out that this special bourbon that has been a favorite of his for quite some time found its way on to the buyers guide of the ‘Top 10 Highest Scoring Whiskeys’ for Fall of 2021 in... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJam...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt talk and taste with Will Pitchforth, Head of Commercial for Bladnoch Distillery. -Bladnoch Distillery is the oldest working Scotch distillery in the Scottish Lowlands and is helmed by Master Distiller Nick Savage (formerly of The Macallan). -The over 200-years-old distillery is the home of Bladnoch, a line of rare Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, and Pure Scot, a premiu...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie & Matt talk to James Saunders the president and founder of New England Barrel Co about his bourbon and how he got into crafting these spirit. https://newenglandbarrelco.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox www. WearingFunny.com Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCa...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt have just a taste of Duke and Dame Salted Carmel Whiskey. We are joined by one of the founders, Amani Macauley. Amani (who went from being finance professional to whiskey connoisseur), created the product to appeal to a wide consumer audience and break down the stigma that whiskey is too intimidating to... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. Man...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt head to Whiskey in the Jar to try some Rum drinks and talk about an amazing fundraiser that the crew at Whiskey throw every year.  Magnum 8 was being sponsored by Bacardi Rum this year and we were able to sample the 8 year, 4 year, the tropical and more. Mikey created... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJ...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie & Matt do just a Taste of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Yum! Barrel Proof and coming in at 116.8 What is ‘Barrel Proof’ and what are some of the best values out there, out of the barrel? https://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-rare-breed/ Here are the articles we pulled from: https://www.whiskyadvocate.com/barrel-proof-bourbon-under-75/ Learn the Basics of Barrel Pro...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie and Matt do ‘Just a Taste’ of S’mores flavored whiskey from Ugly Dog Distillery in Michigan. What is your favorite summer or campfire cocktail? https://uglydogdistillery.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. M...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie & Matt discuss how to gift a bottle. What makes a good gift and what to avoid. 8 Best Bourbons for Father’s Day 8 Best Bourbons for Father’s Day Gifting alcohol 101 https://tinyurl.com/5844mvb4 https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. WearingFunny.com Support the show https://linktr.ee/...

Send us Fan Mail Diving in to some Summer Cocktails with Tara Jag Cocktails, our resident bartender. She is amazing and so are the drinks. Plus what are the basics to have on your bar to entertain. https://www.tarajagcocktails.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www. WearingFunny.com Support the show https:/...

Send us Fan Mail A good cocktail needs a good base. Jamie’s vermouth game was called out as weak, so we tested a couple vermouths to see if that can make a difference. Joining Jamie and Matt were Abby and Alaina from Bourbon and Blondes. We also discuss why the labels on bitters are usually oversized for the bottle.... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.com J...

Send us Fan Mail Time for some high proof barrel pick/store pick fun. Talking about trends in bourbon in 2021 Barrel Picks from stores are quite the rage. We grabbed a set of twins from Yellowstone to try. We had the regular shelf version of Yellowstone Select and a Single Barrel Store pick from Tony at the Wine Garden.... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHour.c...

Send us Fan Mail Just a Taste of David Nicholson 1843, on the recommendation of one of our favorite party stores we give David Nicholson a try. Pretty darn good pour. We also fall down a rabbit hole with a whiskey from GWAR. Home Catoctin Creek Distillery Announces its Sickest Ragnarök Rye Whiskey Release Ever with Heavy Metal Rock... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCav...

Send us Fan Mail Doing cocktails Rat Pack Style. Jamie and Matt whip up an Old Fashioned the way Dean Martin would have done it. With J&B Scotch. We talk about the Rat Pack’s favorite food and drink, and the special story behind this particular bottle of J&B. Lots of variations of the Old Fashioned, see the link for... Support the show https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www. ManCaveHappyHo...