The Liquor Connoisseur

The Liquor Connoisseur

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Crystal and Roger review bourbon, tequila, cognac, rum, Scotch, Irish whiskey, rye, vodka, mezcal, Bacanora, and craft spirits — with a special focus on craft brands, Oklahoma and Texas distilleries, and the business behind the bottle. New episodes every week. Honest reviews. Real education. No pretense. We've reviewed over 136 expressions and interviewed founders from Uncle Nearest, Sorel Liqueur, Du Noord Social Spirits, Black Momma Vodka, Kilinga Bacanora, and dozens more. We've been inside Hochatown Distilling, Woodworks Distilling Co., Bardstown Bourbon Company, and Black Momma Vo

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Jul 5, 2026

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Liqueur that Pairs with Everything? Learn How to Drink Sorel from Founder Jackie Summers! Pt 2 02.10.2024

This week, we conclude our interview with Jackie Summers the founder of the most awarded liqueur in America, Sorel. Find out how well this liqueur pairs other spirits and the backstory behind its origins. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #justaddtheglass #neat #theliquorlibrary #sorrel #sorel @sorelofficial @TheLiquortarian https://sorelofficial.com/ S...

A Liqueur that Pairs with Everything? Learn How to Drink Sorel from Founder Jackie Summers! Pt .1 25.09.2024

This week, we interview Jackie Summers the founder of the most awarded liqueur in America, Sorel. Find out how well this liqueur pairs other spirits and the backstory behind its origins. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #justaddtheglass #neat #theliquorlibrary #sorrel #sorel @sorelofficial @TheLiquortarian Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

Put Down the Crown Royal & Pick Up Frisky Whiskey Premium Flavored Whiskey! 18.09.2024

Join us this week on The Liquor Connoisseur as we review Frisky Whiskey! This spirit is infused with natural caramel and vanilla flavor, the most notable notes found in whiskey. This award winning, woman owned brand can be sipped neat or enjoyed in a cocktail. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #frisky #whisky #whiskey #whiskeytasting #cheers #drinktorem...

15 Year Armagnac for $70! Find out more about Eric Artiguelongue Bas-Armagnac XO & if it's worth it! 11.09.2024

This week The Liquor Connoisseur reviews Eric Artiguelongue Bas-Armagnac XO 15 Year. Find out why it is a Bas_Armagnac and what it tastes like! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #armagnac #grapes #france Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connoisseur Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquor-connoisseur/id171956495...

Gin is No Longer a Sin with Woodworks Barrel Aged Gin! 04.09.2024

This week we review Woodworks Distilling Co's Barrel Age Gin - Batch 2. This is an improved version of their inaugural batch that we first tasted in December of 2023. Step out of whiskey and into gin with this spirit affectionately called, "Christmas in a glass!" +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #barrelaged #barrelagedgin #gin #christmas...

A Spirited Pairing - The Glasvin definitely makes a difference with Planteray Original Dark Rum 28.08.2024

Check out how Planteray (Plantation) Original Dark Rum pairs with the Glasvin Universal Wine Glass on this week's episode of The Liquor Connoisseur! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #wineglass #stemware #glasvin #handblown #handblownglass #PlanterayOriginalDarkRum #Rum #Ron #Rhum #Barbados #Jamaica #CocktailTime #RumLife #RumLover #PremiumRum #Inst...

Limited Release Review! Yéyo Reposado 2024 - Tropical Edition -Is it Still Tequila as Intended? 21.08.2024

Join us in The Liquor Library as we review this limited edition release from Yéyo Tequila. Known for its Blanco, lets see what aging in Rum casks does for this reposado! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #tequila #justaddtheglass #neat #theliquorlibrary #reposado #tequilareview #agavespirit #tequilatasting #siptequila #tequilalover ‪@Yeyotequila‬ #tequi...

Do Rye and Rum Go Together? The Liquor Connoisseur Reviews RY3 Rum Cask Finished Whiskey 14.08.2024

The spice of the rye, mixed with the sweetness of the rum, do these flavors go together? Join us as we review RY3 Rum Cask finished whiskey. See if the rum can tame the spiciness of the rye. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly#rye #ryewhiskey #rum #caskfinish #theliquorlibrary @ry3whiskey Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connois...

The Liquor Connoisseur Turns Corn Whiskey into Bourbon 07.08.2024

Join us as we age Hochatown Distilling Company's Corn Whiskey in a mini barrel! See the results and learn more about the process. Let us know what we should age next in the barrel! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #theliquorlibrary #barrelaging #bourbon #aging #whiskeytasting #cheers #agedit #nailedit #gold Find The Liquor Connoisseur on other soci...

Fresh Crack Review of New Dawn Distilling' s 6 Yr New York Bourbon w/ Owner Dawn O'Neal! 31.07.2024

Join us this week for a spirited review of New Dawn Distilling's 6 yr New York Bourbon. This is a new brand that came to the market June 19th, 2024 (Juneteenth). The Liquor Connoisseur took a risk to wait and try this spirit with the owner on camera for the episode. Find out if it paid off! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly  @NewDawnDistilling  #gra...

Spirited Mindset - What Does it Take to Create a Spirit Review & Education Podcast? The Gabs Effect! 24.07.2024

This week we go behind the scenes with Mindset and Lifestyle Coach Gabs Hayes to discuss the mindset it takes to unapologetically follow your dreams and deeper into what it took for us to start The Liquor Connoisseur. #spoiler it took 3 years. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #mindset #mindsetcoach  @blackmommabrands  #followyourdreams #unapologeticall...

A Spirited Year - The Liquor Connoisseur Turns 1 & Re-Reviews Lalo Tequila. Is it Still a Best Pick? 17.07.2024

Take a journey down memory lane with The Liquor Connoisseur as we look back on our first year and revisit LALO Tequila. Is it still good? +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly  @lalospirits  #tequila #tequilatasting #blanco #anniversary #theliquorlibrary #celebration #cheers Engraving by Grace LeBlanc www.engravingbygrace.com @engravingbygrace Spotify: http...

The Liquor Connoisseur & The Catnip Cabin Review Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers Canción Tequila! 10.07.2024

Spirited travelers Heidi and John from The Catnip Cabin made a stop by The Liquor Library this week and brought us a bottle of Canción Anejo Tequila. Join us as we review this brand with friends and talk about their travels and how they came across this hard to find tequila. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly @thecatnipcabin #thecatnipcabin #tequila  @Ca...

Just Released! Book Review of Love & Whiskey by Fawn Weaver, Owner of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey 19.06.2024

Join us this week on The Liquor Connoisseur as we review Fawn Weaver's new book Love and Whiskey. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly ‪@unclenearest‬ ‪@JackDaniels‬ Book Synopsis Embark on a captivating journey with Love & Whiskey. New York Times bestselling author Fawn Weaver unveils the hidden narrative behind one of America's most iconic wh...

A Distillery You Should Know Hochatown Distilling Co. Hear Why from Owner Tommy "Blue" McDaniel Pt2 12.06.2024

Join us for part two of our visit to Hochatown Distilling Company located in Southeast Oklahoma. This town was known for bootlegging and moonshine during prohibition which lasted in Oklahoma until 1959! Now the area is known for Big Foot and legal distilling! We sat down with Blue, one of the founders of the distillery to learn about the areas rich history and impact on the spirits industry in Okl...

A Distillery You Should Know - Hochatown Distilling Co. Hear Why from Owner Tommy "Blue" McDaniel 05.06.2024

Join us for this two part episode as we visit Hochatown Distilling Company located in Southeast Oklahoma. This town was known for bootlegging and moonshine during prohibition which lasted in Oklahoma until 1959! Now the area is known for Big Foot and legal distilling! We sat down with Blue, one of the founders of the distillery to learn about the areas rich history and impact on the spirits indust...

Black Momma Vodka - Is it Better Than Titos? Find Out on The Liquor Connoisseur! 29.05.2024

Join us this week as we review Black Momma Vodka! This award winning corn based vodka is made by Vanessa Braxton the First African-American Woman Master Distiller and Master Blender. Find out more as we check out this bottle from The Liquor Library on The Liquor Connoisseur! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly  @blackmommabrands  #vodka #vodkalovers #wate...

Is it Better to be a Celebrity Owned or Celebrity Invested Brand? Find Out as We Review Casa Mexico! 21.05.2024

Join us this week on The Liquor Connoisseur as we review Casa Mexico! This tequila is made traditionally and has Mario Lopez and Oscar de la Hoya as investors. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #casamexicotequila #blanco #tequila  @MarioLopez  #okcthunder #theliquorlibrary Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connoisseur Apple: ht...

American Single Malt Whiskey the New Scotch? Check out The Liquor Connoisseur's review of Rivalist! 16.05.2024

This week we review Rivalist American Single Malt Whiskey. Find out what single really means in single malt on this episode! +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly #whiskeylovers #singlemalt Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connoisseur Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquor-connoisseur/id1719564956 Amazon: https://...

This week The Liquor Connoisseur Reviews J Rieger Vodka - A Distillery with Ties to Pre-Prohibition 08.05.2024

In this episode we review J Rieger's Vodka made from wheat! The distillery is a rebirth of its namesake which was founded in 1887. +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! #drinkresponsibly  @jriegerco  #vodka #wheat #smooth #theliquorlibrary Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connoisseur Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquor-conno...

The Liquor Connoisseur's are back in The Liquor Library to review Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum! 01.05.2024

This rum is matured in American whiskey casks and finished in deeply charred bourbon casks. How do you prefer to drink your rum? #drinkresponsibly #neat #whiskey +21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink responsibly! ©2024 The liquor Connoisseur, Oklahoma City, OK. Please Drink Responsibly Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-liquor-connoisseur   Apple: https://podcasts.apple...

Holy Grail of Whiskey? This 3000 Bottle Vault is Insane! - Pt. 4 w/ Ultimate Collector Dewayne Poor 24.04.2024

Part 4 with Dewayne Poor. Join us for this four part series where we go outside the Liquor Library and into the Malt Vault of the ultimate connoisseur Dewayne Poor! He has one of the largest whiskey collections in the world and invited us over for an experience of a lifetime to to discuss all things whiskey! Learn how to Swirl, Sniff, Sip & Savor with The Liquor Connoisseur! +21 A true connois...

Holy Grail of Whiskey? This 3000 Bottle Vault is Insane! - Pt. 3 w/ Ultimate Collector Dewayne Poor 17.04.2024

The wait is over! Part 3 with Dewayne Poor. Join us for this four part series where we go outside the Liquor Library and into the Malt Vault of the ultimate connoisseur Dewayne Poor! He has one of the largest whiskey collections in the world and invited us over for an experience of a lifetime to to discuss all things whiskey! Learn how to Swirl, Sniff, Sip & Savor with The Liquor Connoisseur!...

What Happens When The Liquor Connoisseurs Meet a Wine Connoisseur? Pt 2 - Sherry Cask Finishes! 09.04.2024

Join us for part 2 with Mason Maidt of Vinifera. OKC. He is a WSET II and Big Ol Booze Nerd! He is here to educate us on the different types of sherry cask finishes. In this episode we pour up and discuss Wanderfolk Spirit's Same Old Moses Bourbon finished in PX Sherry Casks. Comment if you remember what PX stands for from our last episode! 21 A true connoisseur knows their limit, drink respon...

What Happens When The Liquor Connoisseurs Meet a Wine Connoisseur? A Convo on Sherry Cask Finishes! 03.04.2024

Join us for this two part series with Mason Maidt of Vinifera. OKC. He is a WSET II and Big Ol Booze Nerd! He is here to educate us on the different types of sherry cask finishes. In this episode we pour up and discuss Mars Maltage Cosmo Manzanilla Cask Finish Japanese Whisky and Glenmorangie 'The Cadboll Estate' 2023 Limited Edition 15 Year Single Malt Whisky finished in Amontillado casks...

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