This week on Drinks and a Movie Podcast, Malia joins me as we revisit Disney’s 1994 holiday hit, The Santa Clause. Tim Allen’s unlikely transformation from regular dad to North Pole icon has become a seasonal staple—but does it still hold up decades later? We break down the film’s comedy, heart, and surprisingly dark fairy-tale edges, and talk about why it continues to resonate with holiday audiences.

To keep things warm and festive, we’re pairing the movie with a pour of Old Overholt 12 Year Old Cask Strength Rye Whiskey. We dive into the nose, palate, and finish, discuss how the extra proof changes the experience, and decide whether this classic rye’s long-aged, high-octane revival belongs on your winter sipping list. 

It’s holiday nostalgia, grown-up spirits, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to watch a Christmas movie is with a strong rye in hand.

This week, pour yourself something strong and cue up the underwater jet packs—we’re celebrating 60 years of Thunderball.

In this episode of Drinks and a Movie, we dive back into the 1965 Bond spectacle to see how it holds up six decades later, from its lavish action set pieces to its larger-than-life villainy and unmistakable Sean Connery swagger. But the martini isn’t just shaken—we crack open the pages too. Along the way, we compare the film to Ian Fleming’s Thunderball novel, breaking down what the movie keeps, what it changes, and whether the story works better on the page or on the screen.

To keep things properly cinematic, we’re also tasting and reviewing all three new Hardin’s Creek Warehouse Series bourbons, exploring how each expression differs and which one deserves a spot on your shelf for your next Bond marathon.

It’s classic Bond, thoughtful comparisons, and serious bourbon talk—because some anniversaries deserve both a rewatch and a refill.

This week we're reviewing Michael Mann's debut film, Thief. We break the seal on the 2025 edition of Booker's The Reserves. This is a very unique expression of Booker's bourbon that is finished in ex anejo tequila barrels from El Tesoro. Listen to find out our thoughts on this new Beam expression and the film.

We're back with our Movies that Turn 30 in 1995 series. This time we're discussing Michael Mann's Heat. The crime film classic. We break the seal on the new Midwinter Nights Dram Act 13, a blend of straight rye whiskies finished in Port wine barrels.

Carissa and I break the seal on the new Maker's Mark Lost Recipe Series Edition #2 and discuss the 6th film in the Scream franchise. We also talk about the new Movie Journal that Carissa created. Available now on Amazon. Check it out HERE

We break the seal on some Fortaleza Anejo Tequila and discuss Scream from 2022. Cheers!

Carissa and I break the seal on Frey Ranch 100% Oat Whiskey and discuss Scream 4.

Carissa and I review Scream 3 and I break the seal on an EH Taylor Straight Rye, courtesy of Canyon City Liquor in Azusa. Cheers!

I break the seal on the new Jack Daniels Heritage Barrel and Carissa joins me to discuss Scream 2.

Going solo today to do a quick review of the new horror film, Good Boy, starring Indy the dog. I also break the seal on the brand new Sagamore Spirit 10 year old rye whiskey. Cheers!