Swig & Ramble

Myths, otherwise known as people talking out of their ass, are prevalent everywhere, but perhaps no industry has some of these myths baked into the very fabric of the industry.  We are going to explore some of those tonight and perhaps into the future… 

We share stories of spooky origin and scary tales of distilleries, bars and houses. All in good fun and we drink.   Remember, Ramblers… This is a roller coaster ride like no other, you need to be prepared. There are naughty words and our direct opinions: it is our mission to give you an unfiltered point […]

Want to hear some great new music? Then tune into this episode! We are talking to Scott Michaud of the Bridge City Sinners. He joins us to talk about the history of the band, the new album, and their current tour. Also, he tells us about food and drink while on the road.  The Bridge […]

Why are people so angry about vodka? Is it bullshit? There is a lot of misinformation about it that is out there. In this episode, we explore just the first pour from that classy frosted bottle. We aren’t pulling any punches… we have TWO guest hosts. Heavy artillery incoming because we have an actual vodka […]

Negroni: More than 30 Classic and Modern Recipes for Italy's Iconic Cocktail

Well, we’re gluttons for punishment, and we’re back for more snark, more smoke, more booze, and more good times with AshChatHavana. Settle in with your favorite whisky and cigar and learn a thing or two.

We’re a little grouchy… but then you knew that. Want to know we are grouchy? Because we keep reading articles that make us go crazy. We are talking pointless, shallow, and flat-out wrong articles about whiskey. We know whiskey is a very hot topic, but we need to stop the madness! Join us on this […]

FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD and Whiskey Part 2… In this episode we are double dipping into your bacon ranch surprise with the same Cheez It while making eye contact. You just have to live with it. To top it off, it’s very weird eye contact. So, check out the next batch of freakiness and the rest of our […]

Welcome to a very special segment we’ve aptly titled A Dram and A Draw. By the end of this two part series (the first of most likely many to come), you’ll be a whisky and cigar aficionado! Or at least you’ll know juuuuust enough to be dangerous… Julia joins forces with the lads of AshChatHavana […]

Food! Glorious FOOD! We know some of you think that light beer in cereal is a gourmet delight (it is), but we get pretty fancy here. We get into a bit of the nuts and bolts to talk about getting the right whiskey paired with fancy foods that feature spicy, sweet, tart, or one of […]

Intro text This episode… where do we begin? First, we wanted to address a very important topic: unicorn bottles. We talk about the fuckery this causes in the marketplace. More importantly, Julia *snerks* at least 3 times in the first 5 minutes. However, we do need to address that an intruder sneaks in and introduces […]

Episode # 14 Come join us for Episode 14: Return of the Spit Bucket. What does that even mean? We’re coming at you live with a new episode that is bound to make you think a little a bit… and maybe even gag. We discuss the sights, smells, and sounds of going back to in-person […]

 What Our Parents Drank (AKA The Old Folks Show) We have a very special guest on this week’s episode – Julia’s Mom!! Nancy shares some of her background in drinking, the lads chime in about their parents’ drinking habits, and we have some great shout outs to Ramblers!

In this very special episode we chat with Ally and Nick Ayres from Karu Distillery. They share about their journey, the distillery, and life Down Under! We might also have a new co-host in the making 😉

Secretly, we have been courting several forest nymphs and all we ended up with is poison oak on our butts. The good news is that they told us a couple of secrets about sustainability. It’s the news… and we tell you about itWe’re getting pretty snobby with our drinks, but we won’t stop sharing what is […]

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Julia rants on Sulfites, Justin hates cocktail making while camping, Mark works overtime apologizing for Julia and Justin’s behaviors…

This week we take a deep dive into Biodynamics! Not to mention bachelorette parties and penis-shaped wine bottles, Chef Morimoto’s new whiskey, and Justin and Mark’s completely cavemen approach to TV. It’s a fun and informaction packed (see what we did there? Combined information and action, cuz we’re cool!) episode – hit that PLAY button!

Episode 4 comes out this Thursday, and we’re continuing on the Whiskey Mania and Fuckery theme from last week for our first 2-parter! However, we take a slightly different tack in this ep. Be sure to listen to Ep 3, then come back on Thursday for Ep 4! This week’s episode is possibly the wildest […]

Episode 3 – Whiskey Mania and Fuckery! After a legally mandated waiting period and a thorough background check, we are back for another episode: News from around the industry We are getting our drink on and letting you know what kind Irritating fuckery associated with lame articles cashing in on whiskey mania Remember, Ramblers… This […]

If you are back, it’s on you. Welcome to more fermented fuckery and Julia, Mark and Justin as we guide you though whatever…..

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