The Black & Spirited Crew share our experiences and advice in raising & educating children of all ages while in & out of the world of spirits. An honest conversation as always, the teaching starts EARLY in the home. "Tell 'em, Teach 'em, Show 'em" seems to be a common mantra, but what other insight do we need to give before we send our kids out into the world? Let's dig deep and talk through this thing!

Check out the Black & Spirited Crew's own version of The Office, where we talk about navigating the maze of drinking while making those corporate moves! Come behind the curtain and get our tips on using the happy hour to move up the leadership ladder and build lasting business relationships. And our tasting afterwards may just make you SIN!

How in the WORLD do two people who share the SAME budget, but different tastes get along in this sometimes high dollar environment of bourbon hunting? The Black & Spirited crew invites our FAVorite drinking couples to join us at the table! We talk about what it's like living under the same roof and you're both in a mood, or you've both sourced the exact same bottle while hunting! Pull up a chair and join the family.

What's your kickback spirit? What's you go-to when you're with the girls? What about when you're hanging with the fellas? The Black & Spirited Crew share their definitions of chill and reveal a secret or two! Let's get cracking! And stay tuned for the tasting.

Several of the Black & Spirited Crew work directly in the spirits industry. In this episode we talk first hand about diversity and inclusion in the spirits space--whether it's in production, distribution, or retail. Enjoy as we give you a peek behind the curtain into sales & marketing and how your favorite spirits get into your shopping cart!

The hunt for prized & allocated spirits can be just as frustrating as it is rewarding. Sometimes you can hit multiple package stores in a day looking for a bottle, and come up dry. Then other times, you just happen to pop in to a local store and a bottle that you thought was long gone just falls into your hands. We talk "honey holes", building relationships, and share stories of going out on the hunt while Black!

#BGM: Black women are a key demographic in the bourbon and whiskey market (and EVERYwhere else), and have sensory abilities that often leave guys in the dust. Join us as we dive deep into the unique experiences and offerings that Black women bring to the table as we talk bootlegging, cooking, hunting, and, as always, drinking!

The Black & Spirited Network crew is off this week, but we're leaving you a Teachable Tidbit from Jeff originally posted on the Black Bourbon Society and the Bourbon in Black YouTube page. Enjoy the snack sized bit of knowledge!

So we've all been there… You've got company coming over, and the big decision has to be made. Do you put out the "good stuff"??!! The Black & Spirited crew dive into what IS good stuff anyway, and their tips to making sure EVERYBODY has a great time at your home. Stay tuned for the tasting after this Spirited conversation around the table!

In this whiskey-centric episode, the Black & Spirited crew talk about the infamous bottle flippers! Also, how many unopened bottles is "too many" for collectors serious about drinking and is there fine line before you're just looking at the whiskies on your shelf? Enjoy a Spirited conversation, and don't miss the tasting closing out the episode!