We dive into the incredible history of Fortaleza Tequila — from its roots in the Sauza family to its modern-day revival of a 19th-century microdistillery. Is this the best artisanal tequila you can buy today? Join Matt and Jason as they sip through Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions, sharing tasting notes, regional history, and the TikTok-fueled hype that brought Fortaleza back into the spotlight.

🥃 In this episode:

- Who was Don Cenobio Sauza and why does he matter?

- What makes La Fortaleza’s traditional methods so unique?

- Blind rankings of the full lineup

-And... which host ends up most toasted?


*This episode filmed at Arcadium Bar in Lexington, KY
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In this special Spill episode, Jason sits down with Bruce Russell of Wild Turkey—alongside Anthony and Kenny from The Mashup podcast—to talk bourbon heritage, brand legacy, and the much-anticipated return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year Bourbon.

From family tradition to label decisions, Bruce shares what it means to carry the Russell name into the next generation of Kentucky whiskey. If you're a Wild Turkey fan or just love hearing from the real people behind the barrel, this one's for you.


🥃 Featuring:
Bruce Russell, Wild Turkey

Anthony & Kenny, The Mashup Podcast

Jason, Arsenic Culture






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We finally made it to Rose Hall… and yes, we drank the Witch’s Brew 😬
Ghost stories, haunted booze, and a possible murderer named Annie? You know we had to cover this one.
What’s your theory—real witch or just a badass with bad PR? 👻👇
We take you inside the haunted halls of Rose Hall, Jamaica’s most infamous plantation, to unravel the chilling legend of Annie Palmer, better known as The White Witch. Was she a ruthless murderer with a taste for the occult—or just the misunderstood victim of myth and marketing?
Alongside ghost stories and gruesome folklore, we sip on the plantation’s signature cocktail—the Witch’s Brew—and ask the question: is the real spirit haunting Rose Hall the rum or the woman?
Join us for one of our creepiest (and booziest) episodes yet, featuring ghostly lore, Caribbean history, and a drink that's to die for.
Spirits, legends, and a splash of the supernatural.


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Once called “the wine of kings and the king of wines,” Tokaji wine has been sipped by emperors, popes, and power-hungry nobility for centuries. In this episode, we uncork the story behind Tokaji Aszú, Hungary’s iconic dessert wine—why it was once Europe’s most sought-after bottle, how it nearly disappeared, and why it's making a comeback today.



We also taste the real thing and dive into its legacy, its unique production process, and whether it still lives up to its royal reputation.



🍇 What makes Tokaji wine so rare?

👑 Why did kings demand it by name?

🇭🇺 What’s going on with Hungary’s wine revival?



Join us for a sweet history lesson with a little bit of buzz.

Joining us on this episode is our friend, Anthony from The Mash Up podcast!

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Join us on our latest episode where we try a bourbon that was finished in barrels made from 300 year old oak.  Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company is featured.  

This one is a blend of 5 different aged bourbons (with different recipes) that range from 9 years to 18 years old.  The bourbon was then finished for 14 months in barrels made from 300 year old french oak that was harvested from the Berce forest in France.  This same wood was used to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following a fire in 2019.  Per the description these barrels, have an "intricate grain structure, unparalleled density, strong enough to restore the Notre Dame Spire".  The plot of trees from this forest were planted around 1715 during the reign of Louis XIV.

https://bardstownbourbon.com/products/cathedral-french-oak/

Can we taste each of the 300 years this wood was "alive"?  Is it drinkable?  Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...

Special guest on this episode is our friend Anthony from The Mash Up Podcast.








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Bourbon Aged In 300 Year Old Oak | Ep. 107

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Join us on as we dedicate an entire episode to tasting alcohol completely blind!  We try a common bottle and a "rare" bottle from vodka, rum, tequila and bourbon.  Our goal is to determine if premium is really worth it.
Can we tell a difference?  Are premium/rare drinks worth the elevated price point?  Only one way to find out...

Joining us on this episode is our friend, Drew.

Bourbon
https://tinyurl.com/BenchmarkSingleBarrel
https://eaglerare.com/

Rum
https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/our-rums/gold-rum/
https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/our-rums/reserva-diez-rum/

Tequila
https://tinyurl.com/DonJulio1942
https://www.espolontequila.com/en-us/our-tequilas/tequila-anejo/

Vodka
https://tinyurl.com/KirklandVodka
https://www.greygoose.com/


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The Great Booze Scam: Is "Premium" Worth It? | Ep. 106

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Join us on our latest episode where we talk about beavers and whiskey, and even better...a whiskey made from a beaver?

Featured spirit: Eau de Musc from Tamworth Distilling.  

Description per their website: Eau de Musc proudly features an old-world flavoring technique that uses the oil extract from the castor gland of the North American beaver, which exudes a leathery, raspberry taste, and acts to fortify the whiskey flavors. The full-bodied, two-year aged bourbon whiskey has a bolstered mouthfeel with a vanillin nose and notes of spice. The addition of birch oil, raspberry and Canadian snakeroot, a woody spice akin to ginger, comingle with the natural fruitiness of the castorerum, making the finish warm, crisp, and incredibly palatable. New Hampshire life is ruled by the wilderness, and beavers are widely prevalent, extremely territorial, and prone to overpopulation. Therefore, rural communities like Tamworth work with licensed and responsible trappers to manage the population in order to sustain the local ecosystem. To source the castoreum for the limited-edition release, the Tamworth Distilling team works with Anton Kaska, a professional trapper and outdoor skill instructor who is known for his commitment to sustainable practices. Anton provides the distillery with the castoreum sacs, which would otherwise be discarded, to produce the infused bourbon whiskey.


Why in the world would anyone use beaver castor glands to make a beverage?  What other items is this used for?  Does the whiskey taste like beaver?  Only one way to find out...

Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. 


https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2018/06/16/beaver-butt-whiskey-review-eau-de-musc/707831002/
https://shop.tamworthdistilling.com/product/eau-de-musc-200ml/210







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This Whiskey Is Made With Beaver Musk-E105

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Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things alcohol, with a special emphasis on alcohol history in the United States.  And of course we try a new beverage during our discussion.  Another one from Side Project Brewing out of Maplewood, Missouri.  

Featured beer: 
10 Year Barleywine, a 17% barrel aged English Barleywine from Side Project Brewing.  Per the description from the brewery, "More than 2 years ago we began brewing in anticipation of this day, focusing on a blended Barleywine for this release and showcasing a truly special beer, M.J.K. in a new light. This beer consists of single and double barrel-aged M.J.K. finished for 18 to 27 months in Willett Family Estate Bourbon Barrels. A thoughtful splash of Längst reigns in the intensity and finishes the character of this special blend of deep, rich, luxurious English Barleywines."

What kind of alcohol did America prefer throughout history?  How much do Americans really drink? Why can Side Project (rarely) do no wrong?   Only one way to find out...

https://www.sideprojectbrewing.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop2Y1TZ5o91gVE3s8U8JwVearVY3dQNm2hgjxFFyu3KlQkdbciw
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Go Home America, You're Drunk (and Side Project part 3)-E104

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Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things Indian Whisky.  In this episode we try and review 2 single malt Indian whiskies from Rampur.  

Is Indian Whisky any good?  How do they compare to Scotch?  American Whiskey?  Are any of them worth it?  Only one way to find out...



Featured are: 

1. Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky 
     https://rampursinglemalt.com/double-cask/

2. Rampur Asava Single Malt Whisky (finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels)
     https://rampursinglemalt.com/asava/

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This Country Drinks More Whiskey Than Anyone (It’s Not America)-E103

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Join us on our latest episode where we discuss barrel aging and the effect it has on beer.  In this episode we review 3 barrel aged stouts that are aged only in barrels of different bourbon.  

Featured beers are: 
1. Bourbon County Brand RARE Stout from Goose Island Beer Co.
https://www.gooseisland.com/beers/2024-bourbon-county-brand-rare-stout
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2. Black Magick (Pappy Van Winkle 23) from Voodoo Brewing Company
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3. Black Magick (William Larue Weller) from Voodoo Brewing Company
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https://untappd.com/b/voodoo-brewing-company-black-magick-william-larue-weller/6141901

Can we tell a difference in these single bourbon barrel aged stouts?  Does it even matter what barrel a beer is aged in?  Are any of them worth it?  Only one way to find out...

Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. 








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Barrel Aging: Science Or Scam?-E102

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