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David joins the show to talk some Turkey.  David has a book out, American Spirit Wild Turkey Bourbon - From Ripy to Russell.  Its a great read and really provides a clear picture on the history of Wild Turkey, the Russell family and their products.  You can get the book at www.wildturkeybook.com.  David also has a great blog with articles and product reviews, check him out at www.rarebird101.com.  Now sit back and enjoy this episode and some fun conversation.

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Darryl Bowman joins the show and takes us through the world of Cognac.  Great discussion on the region, the fermentation and ageing requirements.  How its blended, the different apalations and classifications.  Then Darryl shares a 1950 Grand Champagne. 

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This episode Matt and I are joined by Will & Greeze from the Podcask.  We are just having some fun conversation as Will & Greeze taste through a blind we sent them.  The blind is all store picks from the Houston area and there is a theme.

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This episode its just casual talk about Sonoma and Napa Valley, their wines, what we like, our thoughts on a first visit and more.  We also have a Blind while we discuss, a Napa Zin and Cab vs. a Sonoma Zin and Cab.  So you can follow along on what were drinking 1 = Frank Family Zin Napa, 2 = Seghesio Zin Sonoma, 3 = Rodney Strong Cab Sonoma, 4= Adaptation Cab Napa.  Its a fun listen check it out. 

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This episode Tyler Martin joins me to talk coffee basics.  What you need to know to make a great cup of coffee at home.  We discuss, where to buy coffee, should you buy beans or ground, what equipment do I need, what's the most important piece of equipment and understanding light, medium and dark roast coffees.

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Rob is joined by Dave Scott and Glenn Burnett to talk about and drink Smoke Wagon Bourbon.  We taste through the three standard offerings (Straight Bourbon, Small Batch & UCUF).  We discuss a little about Smoke Wagon's history, who's behind the scenes of this bourbon, how we discovered them and some other cool things their doing.

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Bryan Clary from William Price Distillery sits down with Rob & Carter to discuss their concept, vision and products.  William Price Distillery is new to Houston, Texas but is committed to creating a "Destination Distillery" as well as some great spirits.  You know they're off to a good start when they purchase a Scottish Still that holds 1500 gallons.

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Carter & Rob are joined by Yana (Carter's wife) to talk about and drink a couple of Super Tuscans.  They discuss how they came to be, what varietals are used and where the name Super Tuscan comes from.

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Rob, Carter and Dave pop open a new bottle of Whiskey to try for the first time.  They have the pour after having a earlier release to give their thoughts and a comparison. 

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This episode Rob & Carter are joined by Dave to drink and discuss French wines.  All three of us are exploring  more Old World wines.  Rob has been exploring a little longer so he talks the basics of red French wine, regions and the varietals used in those regions.  Rob also set up a blind of three wines for Dave and Carter to see what they like.

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