The Fred Minnick Show

In a rare, full-on tell all, the legendary Clown (real name: M. Shawn Crahan) explains the meaning of the mask, what he thinks about the Grammys and reveals candidly what Slipknot's music means to him. And, of course, he and Fred sip the band's signature Cedar Ridge whiskey, No. 9 Reserve. Clown lets it all loose in this interview.  FOLLOW FRED Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredMinnick Facebook: ht...

In this episode, Fred talks Jesus, drugs and political idiots with Southern Rapper Jelly Roll, who freely admits he wanted to kiss Fred on the air. In this deep-and-comedic interview, Jelly Roll talks a lot of common sense on his path to Fred selecting a bourbon perfect for his palate. The fact Jelly Roll liked all the flavors he suggested made it easier to pick a great bourbon. If you're not foll...

In the past few years, everybody's been talking about Crypto Currency. This week's guest talks about that and cancel culture in the comedy world over rum. Madison Malloy is a TV producer, comedian and podcaster with a new book in the works. We taste rums from Haiti, Colorado and St. Lucia. Her favorite shouldn't surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred sits down with Joe Wilson, curator of the Whisky Auctioneer site, and discusses the hist ory of private barrel selections and the state of American whiskey in auctions.  In past auctions, Michter's and WhistlePig releases have been going head-to-head with Pappy Van Winkle, the most sought after bourbon in the contemporary sense.  They also taste a couple rare gems distilled at Stitzel-Weller...

Sirius XM's Jose Mangin joins The Fred Minnick Show for a tequila and mezcal tasting. A huge heavy metal fan, Fred chats with Jose carrying the metal community on his shoulders and about his tequila passion. Jose flexes his tequila knowledge and the duo begin a blind tasting that mixes both tequila and mezcal. The lineup: Glass A) Los Siete Misterios Mezcal; B) Dos Primos Tquila Reposado; C) El Te...

Over the years, Fred Minnick has tasted with hundreds of celebrities and notable humans. And while he's discovered many fine tasters, in this week's interview on The Fred Minnick Show, Ian Somerhalder jumps to the top spot on the list of Fred's "Best Celebrity Tasters." Ian breaks down whiskey like a pro, because, well, he is one. The Vampire Diaries and LOST star talks about his latest project--B...

In a lively discussion, Ilegal Mezcal's Gilbert Marquez discusses the differences between mezcal and tequila, while eloquently discussing his passion for punk rock and the rise of vegan menus in Mexico. Gilbert tastes Fred through a flight of Ilegal mezcal. And like all episodes, Gilbert jumps into a blind bourbon tasting, all of which were vintage: Eagle Rare, Jim Beam and Old Schenley. Which one...

 Singer of Ponderosa Grove and producer of the upcoming Pure Imagination Festival in her hometown of Prescott, Arizona, Candace Devine loves whiskey and today, she brings her palate to the dance of tasting on the podcast. She broke down the lineup, bringing forth notes reanging from "fig and raison" to "oak and sour." She talks about her current tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Fred somehow tel...

Online and app store Drizly revealed its 10 fastest growing bourbons. These numbers are based on Q1 sales results. See the Top 20 Bestsellers: https://www.fredminnick.com/makers-mark-tops-drizlys-list-of-top-selling-bourbons-for-q1-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Martin of Candlebox sips on some 291, Michter's Cask Strength, Smoke Wagon Rare & Limited, Wild Turkey One and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old. Over drinks, Kevin talks about his favorite bands to hang out with at festivals and gets into the stories of 1990s rock. But it's when Kevin shares a personal Julian Van Winkle story, that you can see Kevin's really a whiskey nerd, even if he admits country m...

When sipping cocktails, sometmes you'll notice a little more booze, pending how much the bartender put in there. But when it comes to flavor and balance, how much does proof matter? Author of the upcoming book, "Bourbon is My Comfort Food ," Heather Wibbels joins the show and makes one of my favorite cocktails--The Black Manhattan. And you can try this, too, just use the bourbons below and the rec...

Lost in an archive abyss, this episode was intended to be the first episode of The Fred Minnick Show. But it was lost. Well, Fred found the riveting conversation with country music star Lucas Hoge and it covers some intense territory, such as religion and bourbon, and Lucas' career. The conversation is so good that Fred will have to have him back; hopefully, the episode isn't lost next time. Upcom...

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On St. Patrick's Day, Irish singer-songwriter & whiskey aficionado Gareth Dunlop joins the show to taste Redbreast 12 year, Green Spot, Method and Madness and Jameson Black Barrel.  Gareth just released a new single with touching video starring his son & daughter, "Look Back Smiling" (press release / private album stream). With it, he announced the album Animal & tour with Foy Vance (Ed Sheeran's...

This week's guest Matt Koziol, a rising country star, blind taste tests Old Forester Bottled in Bond Expressions: 8 year, 11 year and 14 year. Which will win? You'll need to fast forward toward the end to find out, but listen to Matt's and Fred's thoughts as they taste through the lineup. Glasses: A) Old Fitzgerald BIB 14 Year. B) Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 8 Year. C) Old Fitzgerald 11 Year. A...

What’s the best bourbon around $40? My team and I sought this answer not through public voting. For the past three months, we’ve asked in surveys and open questions: What is an everyday bourbon? And what price feels right? The answers varied, but the debate came down to $60 vs. $40, with the latter winning the majority. I was surprised on how difficult choosing an “everyday” price was. Many felt t...

Grammy nominated Songwriter Autumn Rowe sips bourbon for the first time in a few years. She doesn’t add water and quickly shows she’s got skills. Along the conversation, she reveals some real zingers about her time on ‘The Voice,’ while Fred works on his songwriting. More about autumn Autumn Rowe is a 4x Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Producer/DJ from New York. Growing up in the South Bronx, s...

This week on The Fred Minnick Show, veteran spirits professional Jackie Summers, owner of Sorel liqueur, brings his talents to the show. He and I go back a decade or so, and I've watched him grow into an industry leader. But I do not think he's ever gotten enough credit for his palate. Today, he shows off his affection for rye and lasers in on a mutual favorite--hint. It's New Riff Bottled in Bond...

What's it like covering the NFL? This week, we talked to one of the most connected NFL reporters--Mike Garafolo, a big bourbon fan. Garafolo once choked down George T. Stagg. Now, he nurses rare bourbons. Today, we taste Glass A: Remus Repeal Reserve. Glass B: Rabbit Hole Raceking Limited Edition; and Glass C) Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof, a private selection of Hook & Hoof. About Mike...

Singer songwriter Amos Lee has been on a whiskey break for health reasons. While he's continued to imbibe with wine and other spirits, whiskey, he was told, to stay away from. Today, the soulful artist blind tastes three whiskeys-- A) Angel's Envy Rye; B) Liberty Pole Corn Whiskey; and C) Larceny Barrel Proof C921. In addition, Amos and Fred talk about their mutual experiences with depression and...

Best known for winning the 2013 NCAA Basketball tournament with University of Louisville and holding multiple college and pro records, Russ Smith joins the show and blind tastes an assortment of very good bourbon. Fred and Russ blindly taste: Maker's Mark 46, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Finished with 10 French Oak Staves Rabbit Hole Starlino, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in...

On this week's podcast, 291 owner Michael Myers and bar owner Lucas Frye join the show. The trio blind taste three 291 products. What will be their favorite? Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a...

Glen Grant master distiller Dennis Malcom joins the show to share a dram of his 60-year Single Malt. This is among the best things Fred's tasted on air. Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a YouT...

My wife, Dr. Jaclyn Engelsher, joins the show to talk about her favorite episodes of 2021 and her longtime crush, whom she apparently wants me to book for an upcoming show. We play clips of our favorite episodes: BReal, Peyton Manning and more. Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick...

Happy New Year, everybody. If you drank too much last night, these cure alls might do the trick! Fred Minnick's Scientific American Hangover Story: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-search-of-a-cure-for-the-dreaded-hangover/ Fred Minnick's Top 100 Whiskeys of the Year: https://www.fredminnick.com/2021/12/30/best-american-whiskeys-of-2021/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...