Best of Season 13 SMOKES

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 Co hosts : Good ol Boy Rich, Good ol Boy Benjamin, Good ol Boy Barger, and Good ol Boy Mike
SMOKES  Episode – In this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes, we celebrate the Best of Season 13 with a deep dive into our favorite cigars of the year! With every pick earning a solid SMOKES- 5 rating, we discuss our top five selections. Join us as we explore the unique flavors and characteristics of these exceptional smokes, and share insights on what makes them truly special. We also have some state of the industry discussion like the new CA cigar law and Cannagars.

Rich’s top 5!

Oz Family Cigars - Karatoba

Crowned Heads - Broadway

Natura  - Second Harvest

20:23 Warfighter Cigars - Nightshift

4:13 Black Works Studio - Hornet

Benjamin’s Top 5 list!

Oz Family Cigars - Karatoba

22:35 Crowned Heads - Belgian Blue

El Titan - De Bronze

Tatuaje - Pork Tenderloin

7:30 Black Works Studio - Intergalactic

Mike’s top 5 list!

24:00 Emami - Petra Maduro

25:39 CAO - Amazon Basin Dagger 2025

Adventura - La Llorona

Cohiba - Behike 56

12:18 Macanudo - French Oak Release 3

Barger Top 5 LIST!

Rocky Patel - Year of the Snake

Crowned Heads - Mil Dias LE 2025

26:51 Emami - Komodo Connecticut

AJ Fernandez - Cameroon

13:33 Foundation - Aksum

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Credits:

TITLE: Maxwell Swing / Flapperjack

PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies

COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)

PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)

COURTESY OF: AudioSparx

TITLE: Back Roads

PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead

COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff Woods

PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff Woods

COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff Woods

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Producer: Good ol Boy Barger

Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike

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🔥🔥 It's the Best of Season 13- SMOKES episode! Join us as we talk about our top five cigars of the year. From Black Works Studio to Crown Heads, we cover it all. Tune in and light up with us! Join us this Fri. @ noon on FB, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.

Best of Season 13

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Best of Season 13– Another season wrapped up in a nice 43 minutes. Always one of our most popular episodes and we know how lazy you can be by just checking out our best of picks. A lot of you are missing the extended discussion we’ve had on the original episode as well. That’s like 70 hours of listening to the theories of flat earth and how the artwork on the can caused Dave to make a questionable decision. Yep that’s us gazing over our 2nd James Beard Media Award nomination to challenge you to make the same level of questionable decisions…. Or just skip to the good part. Thanks for listening and subscribing.  

All of these were our top level rating of 5 unless otherwise stated. 

# of products screened in Season 13 - 2854

# of times Good ol Boy Mike didn’t like it - 2854 

# of products reviewed via omni channel - 743

# of products reviewed on the radio show - 372

State of the Industry

SUDS 

1:27 What’s going on with the quality of beer?

18:00 What would you do to open a brewery in 2026?

SMOKES

22:09 Why are cigars now considered flavored tobacco?

SUDS - Best of Season 13

29:31 Tamas Black IPA from More Brewing

31:00 Heavy Hitter Mixed Pack from Sierra Nevada
32:39 Easy Going Drink - Garden Path - - Grisette

SIPS - Best of Season 13

Whiskey

36:01 Brent King of Kentucky 2025 

36:48 Justin Glendronach Allardice Single Malt Scotch 18 Yr

37:06 Harmeet THE SINGLETON OF GLEN ORD AUTUMN WALK 14 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RELEASES 2024

38:24 Maury Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

39:33 Bob  George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon – 2025 Release

Mike-  Knob Creek 21

Wine

41:47 Harm Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

42:39 MauryJustin Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 

43:18 JustinDavis Estates Phase V Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

44:10 MeEhlers Estate Cabernet Franc 2022 -

Mike - The 2021 Napa Valley Vintage - pick any wine

SMOKES - Best of Season 13 - extended episode available next week

47:05 Black Works Studio - Hornet

48:20 Black Works Studio - Intergalactic

50:15 Macanudo - French Oak Release 3

51:29 Foundation - Aksum

Not on the episode

Best Gin - Beefeater 23

Best Mezcal - Gracias a Dios Mezcal de Pechuga

Best new product - Old Dominick Wheated Whiskey

Best Amaro - See the Elephant

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Producer: Made Man Bob, Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, Good ol Boy Barger

Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike

@Morebrewing @sierranevada  @gardenpathwa @oldforester @theglendronachofficial @jimbeamofficial @chappellet_winery @justinwine @davisestates @ehlersestate @blacklabeltradingco @macanudocigars @foundationcigars #bestof #bestof2025 #cigar #whiskey #bourbon #wine #beer #podcast #radioshow #host It’s the Best of Season 13 covering over 15 amazing products! Introducing some state of the industry discussion while you are preparing the beverage of choice to enjoy while listening. Join us this Fri. @ noon on FB, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.

Can we be friends

@Lewiscellars @amici_cellars #wine #napawine #podcast #radioshow #host

Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Bob

SIPS – Wine lovers rejoice! In this episode of Sips, Suds, and Smokes, we’re uncorking a selection of exquisite wines from Lewis Cellars and Amici Cellars. Join our hosts as they dive into a tasting of six unique wines, each with its own story and flavor profile. We explore the nuances of each bottle with our signature unfiltered reviews. So pour yourself a glass, sit back, and join us as we savor these delightful wines and share our thoughts on what makes them special. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting your journey, there’s something here for everyone! We will be discussing these wines and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:

5:40 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay 20233 SIPS

11:13 Lewis Cellars The Big Red Napa Valley 20224 SIPS

17:36 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 20224 SIPS

23:29 Olema Cotes de Provence Rose 20245 SIPS

28:20 Amici Cellars Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 20234 SIPS

32:28 Amici Cellars Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon 20224 SIPS

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Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. 

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Credits:

TITLE: Maxwell Swing / Flapperjack

PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies

COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)

PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)

COURTESY OF: AudioSparx

TITLE: Back Roads

PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead

COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff Woods

PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead

COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff Woods

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Producer: Made Man Bob

Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike

Wine Tasting, Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Reviews, Amici Sellers, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Cote De Provence Rosé, Wine Ratings, Unfiltered Wine Reviews, Wine Episode, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Pairing, Wine Recommendations, Tasting Notes, Wine Appreciation, Wine Industry, Wine Producers, California Wines, Wine Culture

@Lewiscellars @amici_cellars #wine #napawine #podcast #radioshow #host We're back with a wine episode that you won't want to miss! Tune in as we sample and discuss some fantastic wines from Lewis Cellars and Amici Cellars. Cheers to good wine and great company! Join us this Fri. @ noon on FB, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.

You Are Gonna Make My Third Eye Blue

@ThirdEyeBrewing #craftbeer  #beer #podcast #radioshow #brewerytakeover
 Co hosts : Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Boy Mike, and Good ol Gal Julieanna
 SUDS episode - In this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes, we’re thrilled to present a brewery takeover featuring the acclaimed Third Eye Brewing Company, recently crowned Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival for the second consecutive year! Join us as we sample a lineup of their standout brews

All beer in this episode from Third Eye Brewing Company Cincinnati, OH

9:40Untapped Potential- Kolsch 5% ABV SUDS-5

17:08Nirvana or Bust-Double Dry Hopped NEIPA with Nelson Sauvin, Citra and Columbus hops. 7% ABV SUDS-3

22:28Enlightenment -American Pale Wheat with Blood Oranges. 5% ABV SUDS-4

30:27Gettin’ Twisted- German Pretzel ale brewed with German Barley, rye and wheat. 5.2% ABV SUDS-5

36:24Higher Purpose- milk stout 6.3% ABV SUDS-4

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Credits:

TITLE: Maxwell Swing/ Flapperjack

PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies

COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)

PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)

TITLE: Back Roads

PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead

COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead

PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead

COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead

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Content hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, PodBean

Producer: Good ol Gal Julieanna & Good ol Boy Dave

Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike

Brewery Takeover, Third Eye Brewing, Cincinnati Beer, Beer Tasting, Craft Beer Reviews, Kolsch, NEPA, Wheat Ale, Pretzel Ale, Milk Stout, Beer Ratings, Craft Breweries, Beer Enthusiasts, Podcast Episode

 SUDS episode - In this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes, we’re thrilled to present a brewery takeover featuring the acclaimed Third Eye Brewing Company, recently crowned Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival for the second consecutive year! Join us as we sample a lineup of their standout brews

Sure I can wait

@Buffalotracedistillery @sazeraccompanyofficial #whiskey #bourbon #btac #allocatedwhiskey #podcast #radioshow #host

Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Brent, Made Man Maury, Made Man Bob

SIPS – Join us for our much-anticipated Fall Release Show as we dive into the 2025 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection! Yes, there was some delay with the press samples this year, but these are still becoming available as this broadcast is released. This year, we’re thrilled to explore an expanded lineup featuring six, yes six, exceptional whiskeys, including the E.H. Taylor Bottled in Bond being added to the BTAC lineup. As we sip through these remarkable spirits, we’ll share our thoughts and experiences, all while enjoying the camaraderie Each whiskey will be meticulously tasted and rated by our hosts, bringing you a wealth of tasting notes and insights: 

6:11 2025 E.H. Taylor Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon4 SIPS

11:24 2025 Thomas H. Handy Kentucky Straight Rye5 SIPS

17:43  2025 Sazerac 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye5 SIPS

23:09 2025 Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon5 SIPS

2025 William LaRue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon5 SIPS

2025 George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon5 SIPS

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Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. 

Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.

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Credits:

TITLE: Maxwell Swing / Flapperjack

PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies

COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)

PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)

COURTESY OF: AudioSparx

TITLE: Back Roads

PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead

COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead

PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead

COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead

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Content hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBean

Producer: Made Man Bob

Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike

Buffalo Trace, Antique Collection, E.H. Taylor, Thomas H. Handy, Sazerac, Eagle Rare, William LaRue Weller, George T. Stagg, Bourbon Tasting, Whiskey Reviews, Sips Suds And Smokes, Whiskey Ratings, Whiskey Enthusiasts, Distilled Spirits, Whiskey Culture

It’s Story time

@Truestorywhiskey @westforkwhiskey #whiskey #podcast #sips #spirits #whiskeyreviews #radioshow #host

Co hosts : Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Brent, Made Man Bob

SIPS – On this episode we discuss. SIPS – Join us for a quick shot of fun in our latest episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes! This week, we dive into a selection of intriguing whiskeys that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Our cast guides you through a spirited discussion featuring True Story's bourbon and rye and more! You’ll get to learn about the next chapter after the sale of Angels’s Envy for Wes Henderson & Sons. With lively banter and expert ratings, you'll discover which pours deserve a place in your glass. We will be discussing this whiskey and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:

5:15 True Story Finished Bourbon3 SIPS

10:00 True Story Finished Rye 2 SIPS

13:33 Hugh Hamer Straight Bourbon Finished in Rum Barrels 3 SIPS

19:54 Old Hamer Cask Strength Straight Bourbon3 SIPS

24:04 West Fork Whiskey Co Wheated BIB Bourbon3 SIPS

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Credits:

TITLE: Maxwell Swing / Flapperjack

PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies

COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)

PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)

COURTESY OF: AudioSparx

TITLE: Back Roads

PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead

COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead

PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead

COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead

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Content hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBean

Producer: Made Man Bob

Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike