This week is a very special episode. We toured the Garrison Brothers Distillery located in Hye, Texas, where we had the pleasure of sitting down with two of the people who help craft their incredible spirits. Our drink for the day was their Cowboy Bourbon.

During our tasting our their Cowboy Bourbon we get to speak with the head distiller, J.D. Anderson and the “Captain of Shenanigans,” Andrea Rohus.  They tell us all about the history of the Garrison Brothers Distillery and their respective roles there.  We learn about the process through which they go to make their bourbon and how their bourbon differs from bourbons elsewhere due to the Texas heat.  We also discuss the alcohol-industry related legislation here in Texas, regulations on distilleries, and hear J.D. and Andrea’s opinions on what could be improved.  Finally, we end the interview with a quick round of 10 questions for them.

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This week your hosts are Jason, Anthony, and Mike.

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This week we are trying Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Afterwards we do a spring update about what we are watching on TV.  Last year, in our Buffalo Trace episode, we talked about what TV shows we were looking forward to in the upcoming season.  Now we are coming back and doing a quick hit on what we have been watching.  Talking about whether we enjoyed them or not, and what we are still looking forward to this season.

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This week your hosts are Amber, Jason, Maleek, Marcus, Marissa, and Mike.

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This week we are trying Tears of Llorona No. 3 Extra Anejo Tequila.  Afterwards we go down the list of Academy Award Oscar nominations and chat about what we think of the nominees and how well do we think they will do in their given categories.

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This week your hosts are Jason, Maleek, Marissa, Marcus, and Mike.

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This week we are trying Jameson Caskmates Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey, both the IPA and the Stout Edition.

Afterwards we get into some of our guilty pleasures, and not-so-guilty hates.  You know, those things that you love but others can't seem to stand.  Or maybe it's the other way around with things that others just love to death and you wish would just vanish from the face of the earth.

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This week your hosts are Jason, Marissa, Amber, Marcus, and Mike.

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This week we are trying Two Stars Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Afterwards we get into a chat about Valentines Day.  What plans do we have (if any), best ideas for gifts, and some of the things we dislike about the so-called holiday, etc.

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This week your hosts are Amber, Jason, Marcus, Marissa, and Mike.

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This week we are trying Ron Zacapa XO Solera Gran Reserva Especial rum!  We have tried the regular Ron Zacapa rum before, you can find it in our feed.

Later we chat about our thoughts on the NFL season MVP winners, and Super Bowl ads (previous and current).  Then finish off with a quick session on our favorite Winter Olympics sports and what we are looking forward to.  Disclaimer, this episode was recorded the night before the Super Bowl on Saturday, February 3rd.

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This weeks hosts are Jason, Maleek, Marissa, Marcus and Mike.

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On this week's episode, we are trying something special, homemade Applejack.  Afterwards, we chat about other homemade beverages including moonshine, and some various drinking stories.

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The Mates are back and this week we are trying Ben Milam Whiskey.  Afterwards we get into a chat about odd laws around the world.

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This week we are trying High West Double Rye Whiskey.  Afterwards we chat about the New Year, any resolutions we made or not, and what we are looking forward to this year!

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Welcome back for season 2 of the Cask Mates!  This week we are trying for the first time Laphroaig Islay Single Malt Scotch.  Afterwards, we go through the lastest NFL update, discussing our predictions for the playoffs and upcoming games.  Disclaimer, this episode was recorded while the Chiefs and Titans we playing on Saturday Jan. 6th.

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