We welcome back our FOP (friends of the podcast) Tim Grimes #templetonrye and Jason Wallace #merchantduvin, and spend some time in a couple rum bottles.  Pirate jokes are welcome....

The tasting order-

Appleton

Kirk & Sweeney

Plantation 5

Plantation XO

So we decided to try an apple wine tonight.... bad idea, but it did make for a nice mixer with the bourbon so all was not lost.

:30 After Intro

1:00 - Apple Wine

6:00 - 4 Roses

We drink our favorite beverage tonight.... Roses, perfect for spring, summer or just hanging out on the patio.... Settle in

Drink 1: 3:00

Drink 2: 11:30

Drink 3: 22:45

Drink 4: 41:00

2017 Barrel Select Reserve Pinot Noir - 4

2016 cab sauv - 12:30

American Red Table Wine - 23

Jameson - 31

We welcome Brett Huggins of Eola Hills Wine Cellars to the podcast. We talk Oregon wine, his family winery, gleaning, moving to the Midwest and taste 8 wines from their expansive portfolio.

2019 sauv blanc - 4ish

2019 Pinot gris - 16:40

2019 Riesling - 25:40

Oregon table wine rose - 35:30

2017 Chardonnay - 43:40

2017 Pinot noir - 51:30

The fun continues as we progress into a wee bit of Jameson- Slainte 

Rather than the binge drinking, amateur drunk night that is normally an American St. Patrick’s Day, the studio is treated like a true pub where days gone by and hopes for the future are discussed.  Bryan and Matt are joined by Sarah to relax into some red beers and chat about the upending of the industry on this day a year ago, how things have adapted, what they see moving forward and discuss their wish list of travel destinations for the coming year.Dublin Drop

Smithwick's - 10:00

·  With a refreshingly balanced taste, this is a blend of mild hops, sweet malt, and roasted barley. The gentle bitterness of the hops is perfectly complemented by the sweet, malty notes.

Adnam's - Broadside - 31:50

·  Broadside is a dark ruby red beer rich in fruitcake aromas, almonds and conserved fruit.

Lion Bridge Brewing - Olde No. 17 - 41:00

·  The official beer of the Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade Society (SaPaDaPaSo), and originally brewed to commemorate its 40th anniversary. This is the classic pub stout you know and love with a twist; 100 lbs of organic mashed potatoes were added during the brew to increase the dryness and slightly boost the alcohol. Roasty, with hints of dark chocolate, nuttiness and rich creamy mouthfeel.

Cheese - Jasper Hill - Willoughby - 28:00

As the whisky's start to warm us up, we finish the evening with the last bit of crazy talk with Matt, Jason, Bryan and Tim.  We are off to the races!

As we return to our adventure we continue on with some distillery only treats with our FOP's Tim Grimes and Jason Wallace. #templetonrye #merchantduvin

B1: Templeton Corn 10yr straight corn whiskey - 3:50

B2: Templeton Rye special reserve aged 6 yr - 16:15

B3: Templeton toppling Goliath - 29:40

Welcome to the Boozie Banter Podcast.  On a very special episode, Bryan and Matt learn the value of accepting whiskey from all over the world and how that diversity enriches our enjoyment of what many folks call “The Water of Life”.  Joined by FOP (friends of the podcast) Tim Grimes #templetonrye and Jason Wallace #merchantduvin, the journey is both circuitous and, when we finally stand up, staggeringly fun.

Settle in....

Preparty: Chimay - 1:45

B1: Hatizaki small batch - 4:00

B2: Hatozaki - 14

B3: Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky - 20

B4: Kamiki Maltage (Sakura Wood) - 32:40