Sips, Suds, & Smokes

SMOKES Episode – Grab that favorite cigar as we discuss the State of Smokes. Sorry, we did not create a bingo card for this discussion. We sit around and have these discussions all the time and we just happened to be in studio for this one.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss wines from Fillaboa, BACA, Walt and Hall. From the crisp, refreshing notes of the Philiboa Albariño to the rich, complex layers of the Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, this episode is a journey through the vineyards of excellence. Tune in as the cellar doors swing open, revealing the secrets behind each vintage, and discover whether these wines deserve a toast or...

SIPS – We kick off Season 12 with wines from Chateau Montelena and Caymus. 37- it’s the number of training hours we spent for proper Cheetos pairing recommendations. Justin rounds out his tasting notes with BBQ chip seasoning ＜3 Oh yeah, some really killer wines from Wagner are on this episode.

Record highlighted on today’s show: Title: Dookie Band: Green Day Release Date: February 1, 1994 Label: Reprise Records, US Studio: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA Producer: Rob Cavallo and Green Day

SUDS Episode – Ready to give those hops a break, venture to the fruiter side of things fermented. A nice broad range of ciders in this flight. One of GoB Mike’s favorite ciders is in this flight. Hard, as in your favorite unlicensed pharmaceutical rep is now selling ED drugs out of the blue golf cart, not the red one. Optional drinking game- drink 3 of these and then say Aspall in your fav fake En...

Best of Season 11 – Hang on for this power hour of our Best of Season 11 – 2023 We get to hear from cast members across all of our topical areas. We reviewed over 300 products in Season 11 and just making that list alone is amazing considering some of the odds like beer, where there are over 4000 new beers that debuted this year alone. These lucky 27 Best of picks really have to stand out in a sea...

SMOKES Episode – A factory takeover with Aganorsa. One of the newer Cuban born cigar makers now working in Nicaragua. You get to enjoy that fact that all of us failed English and mispronounce nearly 5 words. We establish that cake donuts suck. A great lineup and so good we did not even get to the 4th stick in this episode.

Record highlighted on today’s show: Title: The Lion and the Cobra Band: Sinéad O’Connor Release Date: November 4, 1987 Label: Ensign Chrysalis Records Studio: Oasis Studios Camden, London Producer: Sinéad O’Connor, Kevin Moloney

SUDS Episode – A takeover episode featuring beer from Iron Hill Brewery in Exton, PA. This brewery has expanded to many taprooms and expansive distribution. We have a very diverse flight of beer to review/rate. It did drift into a partially clothing optional episode. Mass killing 1 cat or just a yoga class? Sounds like something British. Barger finally located those missing nose hairs.

SUDS Episode – The holidays, at the office. Ewe. It’s a really bad mix of Larry from Accounting and Suzy from Shipping. How to navigate the madness? Yep, we got ya. Relax, plan, bring some DAB. We help you with decision making dilemmas like do you eat the gummy before or during the party? Go ahead, it’s OK to put 2 smoke sausages on the same toothpick. We pick some great beer and an exit strategy.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss whisk(e)y and bourbon from Yoichi, Larceny, Jack Daniels, Heavens Door, and Old Potrero. Hang onto your glass as we start off with a bang. Justin decides to be quite loquacious while using the word “Skittles.” You have been staring at that whiskey from California and well, now you know how it’s going to taste. A kiss of Islay sounds like a Dylan song.

How to herf with a bear @Wildfirecigars #cigars  Co hosts : Good ol Boy Drew, Good ol Boy Barger,  Good ol Boy Benjamin, and Good ol Boy MikeSMOKES  Episode – A cigar takeover with cigars from Wildfire. This brand is the genius of Camp Counselor Jeremy McDonald. A broad range of flavors and the branding is what we would call “full circle.” Be sure to check out the Camp Counselor videos, which we l...

CHATS – We chat with Jeremy from Wildfire Cigar Company. Attention campers – this is your camp counselor Jeremy, come check out this conversation I have with Barger over a cigar we smoke, blind. Such a broad range of topics as we lead off with music and the origins of Jeremy & cigars. Which started at Caldwell. With the count now flawless, you’ll enjoy the breakdown of the blind cigar.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss Old Ezra Rye, BBCo Origins Series, & Uncle Nearest. Fresh off the IWSC award stage, we review the Origins series from Bardstown Bourbon Co. Don’t miss the recipe for Sister Martha’s Margarita Mix. A fascinating story about Jack Daniels and an early JD distiller now spun into a brand of whiskey, that is sourced from another TN distillery.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2023 Release and Birthday Bourbon & King of Kentucky from Old Forester. Please be sure to use the phase that doesn’t pay- “Hey, you got anything in the back?” We ran out of superlatives around the midpoint of this episode. We may put this on Harmeet’s gravestone – “This wheater tastes like a wheater.” You may never find this stuff,...

SUDS Episode – It’s Beer Club time where we pair beer and a record. On this episode we pair Elephant by White Stripes with beers from Dogfish, OEC, and Petrus.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss LAWS Intention, Portmagee Irish, Arcane Imperial Malt Whiskey, Rampur Select Indian Malt Whiskey, Isle Of Raasay, Isle Of Raasay Peated Ex Bordeaux, Isle Of Raasay Peated Chinkapin, Isle Of Raasay Peated Ex-Rye. You’ll have to pardon Brent as he is over-educated and over-served. Plastic and Onion as taste descriptors – remember we’re professionals. Maybe if they p...

SUDS Episode – At the risk of combining things that should not happen, it’s Barbenheimer. Yep, from the depths of our creative discussions, we are pairing beer with 2 movies – Barbie and Oppenheimer. Don’t worry, we are not venturing into the space of reviewing movies. We all agreed that you should pair beer with movies, often. At least you would be in control of the plot line. What was your favor...

SUDS  Episode – It’s Beer Club time where we pair beer and a record.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss a wide array of new fall releases. Oh tis the season as this is a great episode to check out as you are stuck in the line for your favorite PSL beverage. The tokajii could have been so much better if Brent had pronounced it correctly one of the 3 times. Many of these are worthy of the chase to find them.

SIPS – On this episode we discuss whisk(e)y from Found North and Two Souls Spirits. Oh my, we are going to renew our love for all things Canadian and yet in an offending kinda way. Using the metric system has enabled these Americans to make good whiskey across the border. Both of these NDP are sourcing from multiple distilleries. Two Souls is not blending, yet.

SMOKES Episode – A cigar brand takeover with 7-20-4 from Manchester, New Hampshire. A fabulous brand story in the cradle of the industrial revolution. Lots of people use the term “Dog Walker” cigar and it was actually this brand that owns the trademark. You’re going to hear the term “spice bomb” quite a bit. Barger reveals his technique for solving a Churchill that has issues.

SUDS Episode – A brewery takeover with Barrier Brewing Company Oceanside, NY. A wide range of beers in this flight. These beers would taste better if there was a distinctive NY accent. You’ve been searching for that perfect activity with Aunt Martha, and we introduce taxidermy with farm animals. Please make those reservations now, operators are standing by.

SUDS Episode – One of our co-hosts passed away about a year ago and we decided to host a episode in tribute to Good ol Boy Caperton. We still really miss him and drinking beer with him. He was fanatical about Saison style beers and was very polarized about his feedback. Brewers feared his wrath if they ventured too far off his declarative boundaries of a true Saison. Some of these we got to enjoy...

SIPS – On this episode we discuss wine from Odette Estate, Adaptation, Neal Family Vineyards, and Larkmead. A nice flight of both white and red wines. Be sure to pick out your cougar tattoo in advance before boarding the wine train. These wines will work with dinner, girls night out, anniversary, lunch, after dinner, and breakfast.