Off the Water

For episode 14, the guys catch up on what's been going on over the past few months! This was recorded on 2/17/25.

The boys are back - Taylor joins us for episode 13!

We start this episode by talking about the pour of the night, Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength. Then we dive into the nuances of how 'finished' whisky and bourbon is produced - staves, oak chips, using wine barrels, etc We also discuss Chris' new boat and flood tides! *This episode was recorded September, 23rd 2024.

After a long break, we are back in the studio for episode 11! We start off the podcast by sippin' on a pour of Elijah Craig Private Barrel (Barrel Proof). Other topics discussed: best practices for finding allocated bourbon in your area, mixers for bourbon cocktails, and the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Our friend, Jay Joiner, joins us for Episode 10! The show is kicked off by sipping on a pour of Penelope Barrel Strength bourbon - and from there - the guys dive into Jay's job in the golf world. Enjoy! This episode was recorded on 3/25/24 and published on 4/29/24.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of an Infinity Bottle. We'll walk you through what it's all about, how you can start your own, and of course, share some stories from our own Infinity Bottle adventures. Cigar Corner is back! Chris shares his top picks for a cigar fit for those memorable special occasions.

This is a special one and our favorite episode to date! Taylor Belinger joins the podcast as we recap the '1st Annual Guffy Memorial Trout Trip' in honor of our dear friend Matt McGuffee who passed away in December 2022. Plenty of laughs, some tearjerker moments, bourbon (as usual), and big trout - what more could you ask for? Hope y'all enjoy!

The show kicks off with discussing Thanksgiving traditions followed by a quick review of Russel's Reserve 10 year, a bourbon produced by Wild Turkey (fitting for Thanksgiving!). We then go into a long discussion about Chris' recent adventures of slow pitch jigging and bump trolling for sailfish from his skiff, solo on some occasions! To finish out the episode, we talk about the upcoming tr...

The 6th episode is in the books! The show kicks off with a review of Green River Wheated Bourbon along with the history of the famous distillery. Then we jump into a new segment called Cigar Corner where Chris shares his knowledge of cigars and offers a few tips for beginners. Moving along, we discuss how Chris was recognized by Captain's for Clean Water in their Supporter Spotlight, and he go...

Hunter and Chris start off Episode 5 by talking about their bourbon choice of the night which is Manifest Whiskey Project (4th Release) coming from Manifest Distillery in Jacksonville, FL. This unique bottle is a tasty blend of a high-rye bourbon & wheated rye whiskey. Props to Manifest for being very transparent with the information printed on their bottles! Moving along, the guys talk about...

In the 4th episode, we have a special guest appearance by our good friend Capt. Taylor Belinger. Taylor has been a busy man as of late! By trade, he is a graphic designer and recently decided to start his own guiding business called Backcast Guide Company. Only a few months back, he and his wife happily welcomed their first child, Hudson. The episode then delves into a discussion about the water q...

In episode #3, Hunter and Chris kick things off by sipping on Clyde May's 5-year single barrel and discussing MGP's role as a major distributor for sourced bourbon. They also rave about the bourbon selection at St. Augustine Fish Camp. Moving on, they discuss a recent trip that Hunter and his wife Jen took to visit Chris and his wife Melissa in South Florida. The group enjoyed a successful...

In the second episode of "Off the Water," hosts Hunter and Chris cover a range of exciting topics. They begin with their bourbon of choice for this show which is a Knob Creek Store Pick at 120 proof. The duo then recap the PGA Championship, highlighting Michael Block. Listeners are treated to updates on fishing in Biscayne Bay, an inspiring story about Saylor's journey, and the impre...

Here it is! Welcome to the inaugural episode of Off the Water podcast. In this first installment, Hunter and Chris explain the meaning behind the name "Off the Water", why they started the podcast, and how it came to life. They also discuss Hunter's trip to the Masters golf tournament, a recap of the Jimmy McMillan Memorial Tournament in Okeechobee, and the newly founded Lagoon Water...