While Dry January is continuing to grow in popularity join David T. Smith @summerfruitcup, Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and the other 80% of drinking age adults who continue to enjoy tipple through the winter by celebrating Rye January. In this episode David and Eric share some of their favorite rye whiskeys, rye based cocktails and other ways to enjoy this under-appreciated spirit.

Spirits mentioned in this episode include:

Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond

Wild Turkey 101 Straight Rye Whiskey

Coppersea Bonticou Crag Straight Rye Malt Whisky Bottled in Bond

Old Potrero Rye Straight Rye Whiskey

Rockwell Vermouth Co. Native Amber

Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur

Wrecking Coast Rye Whisky

Jaywalk Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey

Mister Katz’s Rock & Rye

Jacquin's Rock & Rye

Media mentioned in this episode include:

Disco Cocktails - Amazon, Amazon UK

The Atlas of Bourbon and American Whiskey - Amazon, Amazon UK

Cocktails recipes mentioned in this episode include:

Manhattan

Old Fashioned

Sazerac

Vieux Carré

New York Sour

All links and full cocktail recipes can be found on the episode page Sips Across the Sea - Rye January

January 13-19, 2025 marks the inaugural celebration of Canadian Whisky Week organized by our friend Reece Sims. Join Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup as they chat about the expanding world of Canadian whisky, their unique regulations, and some simple ways to join in the fun. For more information check out their website and Instagram. #CADWhiskyWeek

Spirits mentioned in this episode include:

Canadian Club 1858 Blended Canadian Whisky

Canadian Club 100% Canadian Rye Whisky

Pendleton Blended Canadian Whisky

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Canadian Corn Whisky 8 Years

Monashee Spirits Triticale Whisky

Seagram’s 7 Crown American Blended Whiskey

Crown Royal Fine De Luxe Blended Canadian Whisky

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Blended Canadian Whisky

Crown Royal Peach Flavored Whisky

Cocktails recipes mentioned in this episode include:

Whiskey & Ginger

7 & 7

Spiked Peach Tea

All links and full cocktail recipes can be found on this episodes homepage Sips Across the Sea - Canadian Whisky Week

It’s almost Christmas and in this inaugural episode your hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup talk about their favorite drinks to enjoy around the holidays. 

Media mentioned in this episode include:

As Time Goes By

It’s a Wonderful Life

Spirits mentioned in this episode include:

Warninks Advocaat

Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand Egg Nog

Evan Williams Original Southern Egg Nog

Benchmark Bonded Bourbon

Plantaray O.F.T.D. Overproof Rum

Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Cocktails recipes mentioned in this episode include:

Snowball Cocktail

EZ’s Homemade Egg Nog

Jasper’s Planters Punch

All links and full cocktail recipes can be found on this episodes homepage Sips Across the Sea - Eggnog and other Holiday Drinks