Hops & Spirits: Neat & Mixed

We've Got Questions for Beau Beckman, co-founder of Hogshead. Beau talks about how Hogshead came to be, why there's a need for an online barrel marketplace, how Hogshead differs from others, what's next for them and more.

We ask the question what bourbon do you bring to the bottle share? Plus, we review the 15 STARS Three Kings and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend.

In honor of the Super Bowl, we ask the question what bourbon do you bring to the tailgate? Plus, we review the Filmland Spirits Ryes of the Robots Extended Cut Rye Whiskey and Larrikin Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon.

We ask the question what do you love about craft distillers and craft bourbon brands. Plus, we review the Woodinville 8YR Special Release and the 15 STARS First West Bourbon.

We ask the question what bourbon releases you look forward to each year. Plus, we review the Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series: Mizunara and the Yellowstone 2024 Limited Edition Release finished in French Brandy + Cognac Casks.

We've Got Questions for Michael Moeller, Founder of Kentucky Hop Water. We ask Michael about what made him launch Kentucky Hop Water, what folks can expect when they get to try it, what the future holds and more.

It's a Flight Night with Still Austin and master distiller John Schrepel. We try four expressions -- The Musician, Cask Strength Bourbon, The Artist and Cask Strength Rye -- and chat with John about how he joined Still Austin, building the brand, working on the 42-foot-tall column still, how the Texas heat changes things, their labels and so much more.

It's a Flight Night with Green River Distilling and their National Brand Ambassador Caryn Wells. We try four expressions -- wheated bourbon, high rye bourbon, full proof bourbon and rye whiskey -- and chat with Caryn about how she joined Green River, the history of the Owensboro KY distillery, their price points, what to expect when visiting the distillery, their new Louisville tasting room and so much more.

We've Got Questions for Sugarfield Spirits and founder Thomas Soltau who started the distillery in Gonzales, LA, with a passion for creating distilled spirits with local ingredients that reflect the season, weather, land, and the distiller’s skill. We ask Thomas about why they started with an agricole-style rum, expanding beyond the distillery to a cidery and winery, crafting a wide variety of poducts and more.

Woodinville Whiskey is a 100% “grain to glass” distillery located in Washington. We enjoy four expressions — their Flagship Bourbon, 8YR Limited Edition 2024 Release, Founder’s Find and Sauternes Cask Finish — and chat with Josh Prete, their Northeast Sales Manager, about how Woodinville got started, how the climate in Washington effects the whiskey aging, what other fun releases they have in store and much more.