We're back after a week off where David took vacation and Gary was on a work trip. This week's bourbon is Basil Hayden Toast and the beer is Rhinegiest Nines Are Wild.

In this episode, we start out talking about 4th of July and Gary of course has a funny fireworks story. We discuss the new Jack and Coke ready-to-drink cocktail, and Gary tells us about his new favorite energy drink.

Gary's trip to Memphis involved lots of bourbon and a gentleman getting very excited for the opportunity to buy lots of people rounds of Blanton's. Gary tells us about seeing the famous ducks at the Peabody Hotel, and how he nailed his presentation.

David went to Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan. In Grand Rapids he visited the New Holland Knickerbocker location, where he purchased some barrel-aged Dragon's Share Seltzer.

The big news item of the week is that Stone Brewing sold out to Sapporo, ending 25-plus years as an independent craft brewery. We discuss the sale and our podcast's fun history with Stone.

Gary drinks Basil Hayden Toast, and let's just say that he's a fan. Basil Hayden Toast features an entirely new brown rice mashbill and a secondary finish in toasted barrels. The result is a bourbon with less spice, and deepened notes of sweet caramel with a bright, light mouthfeel.

David drinks Nines Are Wild, a cold double IPA brewed to celebrate Rhinegeist's ninth anniversary.

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