Who Gives a Dram

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Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re kicking off the new year with a full breakdown of Pursuit Spirits Triple Mash Bourbon Whiskey 108 Proof. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: what is a Non-Distiller Producer and why they are more relevant now than ever. I also cover the newly released Top 100 American Whiskey's of 2025, ranked by Fred Minnick. Find the full list here h...

Send us Fan Mail Three Chord “Riot” Review + Whiskey News + Celebrity Whiskey Deep Dive In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Thanksgiving week with a full breakdown of Three Chord’s new “Riot” Double Bonded Rye — a blend of two bottled-in-bond ryes from Bardstown and MGP. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: the evolution of celebrity whiskey and why the category is more legitimate...

Send us Fan Mail Angel’s Envy Peated Rye Review + Legacy Series Comparison | Whiskey News + Holiday Kickoff After a long break behind the mic, we’re back — and kicking off the holiday season with a deep dive into one of the most interesting bottles I’ve had on my shelf: the Angel’s Envy distillery-only rye finished in peated Scotch casks. In today’s episode, I break down this unique release with f...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding the Three Tier System + RNDC Leaves California | Industry Breakdown The three tier system is the backbone of how alcohol is legally sold in the United States—and whether you love it or hate it, every brand has to play by its rules. In today’s episode, I break down the state of distribution following RNDC’s major announcement to exit the California market. This decisi...

Send us Fan Mail As a small craft NDP in the whiskey industry, you need to be creative as to what makes you stand out as a brand.  One of the best ways I think to do that is transparency.  Today, I talk about why I think brand transparency matters while building a whiskey brand.  Other topics discussed include: - Announcing Rhode Island distribution for McTavish Spirits! - Making moody TikToks - S...

Send us Fan Mail It's one of the most popular types of bourbons in the world, but not many people know exactly what it is.  Today, we discuss what exactly a "wheated bourbon" is while sampling the new Penelope Wheated Bourbon.  Also discussed: Outdoor Boys retirement Annabelle causing destruction in New Orleans? Middle West Spirits acquires Old Elk Lofted Spirits names Dan Callaway...

Send us Fan Mail After taking a bit of a break, I thought now was a better time than ever to bring back the podcast.  I discuss what I've been doing the last year, including starting McTavish Spirits w/ Graham McTavish and traveling the country selling whiskey. I also discuss our inaugural release, The Warchief Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey, and talk about the process of creating a whiskey...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm joined by my brother Kale and we get back down to the roots of what Who Gives A Dram is all about - good ole' fashion whiskey, movies & MMA. We discuss the 80th Anniversary of D Day, our favorite war movies, the rumors surrounding McGregor v Chandler, pricing around whiskey and how much is too much, our most anticipated movies & tv shows for the sec...

Send us Fan Mail Today's topics include: UFC 302, Peaky Blinders movie, Godzilla Minus One, Mike Flanagan directing Exorcist remake, and the future of whiskey. Buy McTavish Spirits here www.mctavishspirits.com

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm joined by my little sister Grace to talk about the movies we've watched during 'Spooky Movie Sunday' in honor of the halfway point to Halloween. Buy McTavish Spirits here https://www.mctavishspirits.com

Send us Fan Mail Connor sits down to recap the year, give his favorite movie, TV show, and MMA fight of 2023, and wish everyone a Happy New Year! Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/

Send us Fan Mail It has been a while since we've posted an episode of the podcast, but I wanted to hop on quickly to discuss my Uncle Craig a year after his death, and the things I've learned since that terrible night one year ago. I also discuss my new business venture, McTavish Spirits. Buy McTavish 7yr Bottled in Bond here https://mctavishspirits.com/ 🥃 🥃 🥃 🔔 YouTube Subscribe: ht...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I am proud to *finally* have my little sister, Grace, join the show.  Gracie just recently graduated from Plymouth State University's musical theater program, and just wrapped her first performance post college as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. Although Grace isn't a whiskey drinker, I decided to put Gracie through a blind tasting of four popular Buffa...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I am joined by my cousin Tessa to sip the two bottles that we won during the silent auction of the 2023 Bourbon Ball - Ardbeg 19yr ' Traigh Bhan' and Lagavulin 14yr, specially selected by Jordan Paisley, distillery manager at Lagavulin. Tessa, as some of you may know, is the daughter of my Uncle Craig and the wife of my cousin John, both of whom passed away. ...

Send us Fan Mail Howdy!  It's been a bit since I've recorded a podcast.  I've been traveling a lot in the last 6 weeks, but I am finally back home and gearing up for a lot more content soon. This week, I recap the 2023 Bourbon Ball, held at Castle & Ket Distillery and The Kentucky Castle on June 30th & July 1st.  We were able to raise thousands of dollars for Folds of Honor....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a honey barrel-finished bourbon whiskey tastes? Curious about my John Wick movie franchise ranking? You're in the right place! Join me as I catch you up on all the excitement in my life, from family matters to work, and share my latest whiskey adventures. As we sip on a unique single barrel bourbon whiskey from Starlight Distillery, I'll reveal my John...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 122 of Who Gives a Dram!  This week, for the first time in the 2 years I've been doing this show, I decide to take some listener questions.  Some are whiskey related, and some are DEFINITELY not.   Hope you enjoy! 🥃 🥃 🥃 👕 Find Who Gives A Dram Merch here!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/who-gives-a-dram-store/ 🔔 YouTube Subscribe: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 121 of Who Gives A Dram!  This week, I am joined by my pal Chris from The Whiskey Noobs Podcast. Chris and I chat about being a whiskey podcaster and content creator, how and why he started his podcast, the progression of his brand, our desert island whiskeys, and much more! Listen To The Whiskey Noobs Podcast Here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 120 of Who Gives A Dram!  This week, Ryan returns to talk about his 2000lb total at the RPS Powerlifting Meet this past weekend, including his 835lb deadlift.  We also sip on a dram of Bunnahabhain 12yr to celebrate this milestone like gentlemen. Other topics discussed include the mindset before hitting a PR, origins of the Bolduc Wing, what Ryan...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 119 of Who Gives A Dram!  This week I go over the whiskeys that I currently find myself reaching for more than others.  There's no rhyme or reason - this is just what I've been drinking for the past few months! We also talk Guardians of the Galaxy 3 this weekend, the new Flash trailer, and preview UFC 288. 🥃 🥃 🥃 👕 Find Who Gives A Dr...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 118 of Who Gives A Dram!  This week we sip on a dram of Larceny Barrel Proof Batch B522, released in May of 2022. We also preview the Season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, discuss this weekends box office #s and The Super Mario Bros Movie's historic second weekend, discuss the MCU keeping Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conquerer despite domestic a...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 117 of Who Gives A Dram!  This week we sip on a dram of Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C921, released in September of 2021. We also recap UFC 287, the retirement of Jorge Masvidal and the amazing KO victory for Israel Adesanya, debate if Izzy is the greatest Middleweight ever, discuss this weeks box office numbers and the success of the Super Mario Br...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 116 of Who Gives A Dram!  This week we sip on a dram of High West Bourbon (formally American Prairie Bourbon). We also preview UFC 287, recap Wrestlemania 39, discuss why the main event was booked correctly as opposed to the general fan consensus on the internet, and I give my WWE Mount Rushmore Check out Nick Bosse on Spotify.  Always appreciate...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning into Episode 115 of Who Gives A Dram!  With a late release this week due to me having bad tummy aches, we sip on a dram of Horse Soldier Barrel Proof Wheated Bourbon. We also preview Wrestlemania 39, talk about the timeline of when you become a wrestling fan, preview Gamebred Boxing 4, and review my most anticipated movie of 2023 - John Wick 4. 0:00:00 - 0:16:...