This is a debate show between W.H Stephens and the People’s Choice as fans of Game of Thrones, where we attempt to match Game of Thrones “houses” to bourbon distilleries. Conversation is moderated by da Plug as an objective non-fan. This will build on the excitement of the recent “House of the Dragon” announcement from HBO.  Let's get it!

In this special edition of What’s Cracking, we crack bottles and make cocktails with Melinda Maddox. So if you’re tired of the same old whiskey cocktails and looking for something new to spice up your mixology game in 2021....pour up a dram and vibe with us as Melinda drops knowledge.  Melinda is Beverage Director and Lead Mixologist at the Reserve by Old Elk Distillery. Over her 20 year bartending career, she’s competed in several bartending competitions and even been featured in GQ magazine.

Join the fellas as they run down their 2020 awards for the best pours of the year :

1. Best Whiskey under $25

2. Best ultra-aged bourbon

3. Best flavored whiskey

4. Best finished whiskey

5. Best finished rye

6. Best super high-proof bourbon

7. Best wheated bourbon

8. Best straight rye

9. Best straight bourbon

and finally:

10. Best Whiskey of the Year

Join the guys as they hit the new year with a fresh look at Garrison Brothers Hye Rye, Wild Turkey's Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel, a store pick by Austin Liquors from Southbridge, Ma., and Chicken Cock out of Paris, Kentucky.  We made it to 2021, thanks for the support and the ears.  Pour one up and vibe with us.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Dan Garrison joins the guys from Black and Brown and talks about hanging out with Elmer T. Lee.  Based in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers Distillery holds the distinction of being the first legal Texas whiskey distillery.  They are a force in the bourbon industry with an enthusiastic following.  We talk barrels, bottles and how Garrison Brothers is moving towards the future of bourbon distilling.

Celebrity Chef, Bren Herrera makes her return to Black & Brown to let us know what’s she’s cracking and to assume her role as the honorary 4th member of the crew.  The People's Choice gives us a review of Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye, The Silverback breaks down Rebel Yell Distillers Collection and works on a new call sign, while da Plug give you a rundown on the Taconic Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey with Maple Syrup. As always, settle in and listen along.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Marianne Eaves is Kentucky’s first female Master Distiller. She’s already had an illustrious career that started at Brown- Forman and has evolved into several endeavors of the whiskey world including most recently her own consulting service and the Sweetens Cove project.  She joins the fellas from Black and Brown and explains, wood species, and how many white oaks it takes to make a bourbon barrel. Pour one up and settle in.  Cheers.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Join the guys as they take an unbiased view of  single barrel picks from Taste Select Repeat.  The Silverback reviews a TSR New Riff single barrel and compares it against a single barrel from Westport Whiskey & Wine, based in Louisville, KY; The People's Choice calls an audible and gives us a review of Old Carter as he goes from mo' money to mo' proof and da Plug gives us a review of the Hillrock Estate Distilleries, TSR Cask 2 - Double Cask Rye Whiskey selection.  Vibe with them as they sample two offerings hand selected by OJ Lima and Pierre Auguste, available for purchase at their website: Tasteselectrepeat.com Stay Black and keep it Brown!