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Neat & Mixed from Hops & Spirits

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Whether you like it neat, mixed or in a cocktail, we're talking all things bourbon (and bourbon adjacent). We sample a variety of expressions on our Flight Nights with different brands and ask plenty of questions about events, brands and so much more on our We've Got Questions series. Find more Neat & Mixed at hopsspirits.com.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

Oaklore Distilling Story: From Neighbors to Bourbon Makers 19.06.2025

Join us for an inside look at Oaklore Distilling with co-founders Tom Bogan and Matt Simpkins, along with Jack Shute, VP of Sales and Commercial Operations. We hear the story of how a simple neighborhood friendship and walking kids to school sparked the launch of their distillery. Discover the challenges they faced navigating Charlotte and North Carolina laws, the story behind the name Oaklore, an...

Sagamore Spirit Whiskey Tasting with Clint “Spotty” Spotleson — History, Rye & New Releases 12.06.2025

Join us for Flight Night with Sagamore Spirit of Maryland and Clint “Spotty” Spotleson, their Global Advocacy & Engagement Manager. We taste three distinct rye whiskey expressions — Bottled in Bond Rye, Double Oak Rye, and Cask Strength Rye — while chatting with Spotty about Sagamore’s rich history, their focus on using Maryland-grown rye, the unique mashbills behind each expression, upcoming...

What Is Bacanora? Tasting & Talk with Kilinga Founder Rodrigo Bojórquez 06.06.2025

Join us for Flight Night with Rodrigo Bojórquez, founder and master distiller of Kilinga Bacanora. We sample three unique bacanora expressions — Silvestre, Blanco, and Reposado — while Rodrigo shares what makes bacanora special, how it differs from mezcal and tequila, the journey of bringing bacanora to the US market, and much more.

Flight Night with Minden Mill 27.05.2025

It's a Flight Night with Minden Mill (of Nevada) and master distiller Joe O’Sullivan. We try three expressions -- American Single Malt, Bourbon and Rye -- and chat with Joe about his passion for single malt, making estate-made whiskies, their unique barrel aging process, making an affordable pour, what's next and more.

Craft distillers and why we love them 06.05.2025

We love the innovation and approaches that craft distillers take. Especially when they release something unexpected. Plus, we review the Monk's Road Rye, Kentucky Senator Bourbon John Edwards Release and Larrikin Rosewater.

When bourbon meets music 01.05.2025

Is there anything better than listening to some music and enjoying a few pours? We talk how drinks, especially bourbon, are meeting music these days in more ways. Plus, we review the Whiskey JYPSI Tribute Double Barreled Bourbon (from Eric Church and company) & Three Chord Allman Brothers Band Legacy Edition Bourbon.

Derby Season & Kentucky Pours 29.04.2025

It's Derby Season in Kentucky as the horses hit the track and the pour start flowing. Plus, we review the High N' Wicked Bourbon and Yellowstone Small Batch 107.

We've Got Questions: 2025 Bourbon on the Banks 24.04.2025

We've Got Questions for the Bourbon on the Banks crew on what new events are happening this year, what to expect at the event, ticket options, how Frankfort, Kentucky has grown and more.

How a barrel finish changes a whiskey 23.04.2025

So how much can a barrel finish a whiskey? We find out with a trip to Washington. Plus, we review the Woodinville Rye Whiskey and Woodinville Rye Whiskey finished in Port Casks.

Tailgates, horses and good pours at Keeneland 17.04.2025

There's plenty of reasons why you should go visit Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky, for their spring and/or fall meet. Plus, we review the Wheel Horse Double Oak Bourbon, Never Say Die Bourbon and Never Say Die Rye.

Flight Night with The Perfect Fifth and Karl Schoen 15.04.2025

It's a Flight Night with The Perfect Fifth's Canongate and founder/CEO Karl Schoen. We try three of their Canongate single barrel expressions -- 11YO, 14YO and 15YO -- and chat with them about how they source their barrels, why they finish aging the barrels in Scotland, future releases, making a home in Kentucky and more.

We've Got Questions: 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival 11.04.2025

We've Got Questions for Randy Prasse , president and COO of KBF, about what folks can expect at this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Plus, he talks about new ticket options, a new layout and more.

Why you should go to a bourbon festival 08.04.2025

There's plenty of reasons why you should go to bourbon festivals, such as the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bourbon on the Banks, and others. Plus, we review the Town Branch Overproof (which debuted at KBF) and Maple Barrel Stout Finished Bourbon.

Boozy 8: Best states making bourbon and whiskey 04.04.2025

It's time for the Boozy 8: The states that we think make the best bourbon and whiskey in the US. Plus, we talk about some of our favorite distilleries and some great shirts by Copper & Tap.#bourbon #whisky #whiskey

Flight Night with 15 STARS 01.04.2025

It's a Flight Night with 15 STARS and Rick & Ricky Johnson. We try four expressions -- Three Ports, Three Kings, Triple Cask II and Timeless Reserve -- and chat with them about getting creative with blending, working together as father/son, how they got into bourbon, what's next and more.

We've Got Questions: Vienna Barger & Southern Distilling 25.03.2025

We've Got Questions for Vienna Barger, co-founder of Southern Distilling Company in North Carolina, about what inspired her and her husband Peter to launch the distillery, how the industry has evolved since their start in 2013, why they’ve been at the forefront of changing North Carolina’s distilling laws, what’s next for them and so much more.

Date Night Bourbon Advice? 05.03.2025

Is Target a good date night spot? What about a Target gift card as part of a date night basket? Clearly Jonathan needs some help from Ya Boi Brandon. Plus, we review the Larrikin Decade Cognac Cask, Southern Star Honey Finish, & Penelope Havana

Flight Night with J Mattingly 20.02.2025

It's a Flight Night with J Mattingly 1845 Distillery and their president Harry Richart. We try four expressions -- Open Doors, Rye’lly Road, Classic and Single Barrel -- and chat with Harry about how he joined J Mattingly, moving to their new Frankfort (KY) location, the Mattingly's distilling history, launching the Classic and so much more.

We've Got Questions: Hogshead & A New Way To Source Barrels 14.02.2025

We've Got Questions for Beau Beckman, co-founder of Hogshead. Beau talks about how Hogshead came to be, why there's a need for an online barrel marketplace, how Hogshead differs from others, what's next for them and more.

What bourbon do you bring to the bottle share? 13.02.2025

We ask the question what bourbon do you bring to the bottle share? Plus, we review the 15 STARS Three Kings and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend.

What bourbon do you bring to the tailgate? 13.02.2025

In honor of the Super Bowl, we ask the question what bourbon do you bring to the tailgate? Plus, we review the Filmland Spirits Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut Rye Whiskey and Larrikin Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon.

What do you love about craft distillers? 13.02.2025

We ask the question what do you love about craft distillers and craft bourbon brands. Plus, we review the Woodinville 8YR Special Release and the 15 STARS First West Bourbon.

What bourbon releases do you look forward to? 13.02.2025

We ask the question what bourbon releases you look forward to each year. Plus, we review the Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara and the Yellowstone 2024 Limited Edition Release finished in French Brandy + Cognac Casks.

We've Got Questions: Kentucky Hop Water 05.02.2025

We've Got Questions for Michael Moeller, Founder of Kentucky Hop Water. We ask Michael about what made him launch Kentucky Hop Water, what folks can expect when they get to try it, what the future holds and more.

Flight Night with Still Austin 30.01.2025

It's a Flight Night with Still Austin and master distiller John Schrepel. We try four expressions -- The Musician, Cask Strength Bourbon, The Artist and Cask Strength Rye -- and chat with John about how he joined Still Austin, building the brand, working on the 42-foot-tall column still, how the Texas heat changes things, their labels and so much more.

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