In today's show; Justin, Lydia, and Maura discuss BBC Scotland reporting that more than a third of Scotch whiskies tested by a specialist are found to be fake, Buffalo Wild Wings getting a big makeover, and the oldest living World War II vet passing away at 112. He attributed his longevity to having a cigar everyday and an occasional whiskey. Then, we discuss "Dryuary" and the #sobernotboring movement. MacKenzie DeVito of No Bones Beach Club joins us to share how her vegan food truck has grown into restaurants in 3 major cities and tells us about their delicous mocktail options. Plus, Distiller Dain gives us his first Top 5 list of 2019!

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In today's show; Justin, Lydia, and Maura discuss last minute gift options, Google attempting to create the most 'instagrammable' cocktail, and a study that shows wine is the most popular regift. Then, we take a look at drink trends for 2019 and Jason Porter of MoPOP (the museum of pop culture) joins us to discuss their holiday movie showings and all of the great exhibits there right now. Plus, Distiller Dain joins us for the last top 5 of 2018 and we leave you with a great cocktail for all of your holiday gatherings.

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In today's show, Justin, Lydia, and Maura discuss Kellogg's launching a beer made with rejected corn flakes, Smirnoff Seltzer running a holiday contest that can make your travels more pleasant, and an Australian man managing to save his beer while being kicked by a kangaroo. Then, we discuss the difficult process of becoming master sommelier and a  recent scandal in the final exam. Plus, Morgan Eastman from the Leavenworth Chamber of commerce joins us to discuss their Christmas lighting festival and with SantaCon going on this weekend we discuss some of the most unique pub crawls.

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In today's show Justin, Lydia and Maura discuss the headlines that Bailey's has launched baking products, Stella Artrois can help turn your vacuum into a mobile serving tray, and Keurig selling a machine that makes cocktails instead of coffee. Then, we cover some of the exotic and just plain bizarre ingredients being used in distilling gin, and Emily and Matt Clifton of Nerds with Knives join us to talk about their blog and how they use their spirits Advent calendar. Plus, Distiller Dain has another top 5!

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In today's show; Justin, Lydia and Maura discuss headlines about China's preference not to pair wine with food and how it boosts red wine's popularity there, an Alberta curling team banned from competition for getting drunk, and an extravagant Macallan whisky experience featuring a private jet and a yacht. Then, we take a look some facts you probably didn't know about beer and its lengthy history. We also talk with Jordan Birch of the Enchant Christmas event going on now at Safeco Field and leave you with festive cocktail recipe.

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In today's show, Justin, Lydia, and Maura discuss a Finish brewery releasing a beer inspired by the U.S. troops that recently drank Iceland dry during a NATO exercise, the Mob Museum in Vegas opening a Prohibition inspired distillery, and Yellow Tail purchasing a $5 million Super Bowl ad. Then, we have some questions about bourbon and Justin has answers, and Alexandra Hedin from Weeknight Society joins us to discuss holiday entertaining. Plus, we break down what kind of alcohol you should bring to a holiday party, whether it's for drinking or gifting and of course, we leave you with a great cocktail.

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In today's show; Justin, Lydia and Maura discuss a Japanese pilot arrested for being 10 times over the limit before a flight, Funkin launching dried fruit garnishes for cocktails, and a man busted in Texas after trying to sell $25,000 worth of stolen tequila on social media. Then, we talk with Damon Huard about his winery Passing Time, the big Apple Cup dinner he and Drew Bledsoe are hosting and of course the Apple Cup itself. Plus, Distiller Dain represents for the WSU fans in his Top 5 for this week and we have WSU and UW themed cocktail recipes for you.

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In today's show, Justin, Lydia and Maura discuss an emergency beer request in Iceland after U.S. troops drink more local brews than expected, Planter's peanuts developing an IPA, and the launch of resealable aluminum cans. Then, we talk with Emy Kane of Lonely Whale about the Strawless in Seattle campaign and Erin James of Sip Northwest and CiderCraft gives us an education on cider. Plus, we pay tribute to a legend of the distilling industry and leave you with a festive cocktail recipe.

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In today's show, Justin, Lydia, and Maura discuss a manhunt for a Ross Geller look alike beer thief in the UK, a study that shows people care more about where wine came from than how it tastes, and Bombay Sapphire launching an edible paint for gin and tonics. Then, we talk with Josh Sherwin and Mary DesMarais from the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance about their uncoming Girls Night Out event and we discuss some of the world's most extreme dining experiences. Plus, Distiller Dain has a new top 5 for us and we have a recipe for a pefect "nightcap".

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In today’s show, Justin , Lydia, and Maura discuss beer for dogs, a UK supermarket using facial recognition software for alcohol purchases, and Elon Musk announcing a bid to produce a Tesla themed tequila called “Teslaquila". Then, we discuss drinking etiquette across the world and talk with Jack Bishop of America’s Test Kitchen about their Seattle Eats event coming up next Saturday. Does whiskey really help when you’re sick? We discuss that and give you a simple but delicious cocktail recipe to wrap up the show.

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