Part Two of our two-part episode catching up with Ben and Joel and the guys talk all things Rye Whiskey.

On this Episode:

- Rye Whiskey is Joel's favorite whiskey in the world, and also his least favorite.
- It all started with Candy Crush
- With a little air in it, I love it now
- Say no a lot
- The latest LoL Release - Brook Hill Rye
- Rye gets better with age
- Are the best Ryes from Indiana?
- George Washington, Whiskey mogul
- Joel's Rye Whiskey recommendations
- Ben regrets NOT buying a bottle at Michter's.
- Life of Luxe happenings

On the Menu:

- Rare Character Single Barrel Series Rye Whiskey LOL-2: Life of Luxe Pick.  121.56 proof, 8yr 2m, 375ml

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Part One of our two-part episode catching up with Ben and Joel and the guys talk all things Rye Whiskey.

On this Episode:

- Joel is starting to out price Ben
- Busy with Life and Joel Moved.
- Ben was sad to see Joel go
- Joel is a cowboy now 
- Cowgirl vs. Cowboy steak
- Another not so quick Rapid Fire with Joel
- slide into the DM’s, Joel is looking for a friend
- when you say yes to something you are saying no to something
- Dallas cigar scene is awesome
- Joel killing dreams since 08
- The Dallas Whiskey scene is incredible
- Recapping The Life of Luxe Event at Willett Distillery
- Rare Character: Tastes Expensive
- Eating caviar off expensive watches
- Seafood: I had a bad experience
- Bring Le Grande Dame to the Dance
- The Bar at Willett is unmatched
- Ben was on the Dusty Train
- I already bought these bottles, can you guys drink this stuff?
- Candy Crush Auctions for a crazy amount
- Sick bottles getting put into the Wild. 

On the Menu:

- Rare Character Exceptional Cask: Fuente Charity Pick
- Rare Character Single Barrel Series Rye Whiskey LOL-2: Life of Luxe Pick.  121.56    proof, 8yr 2m, 375ml

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Part Two of our two-part get to know Ben and Joel episodes.

On this episode:

• Chocolate chips on the outside
• Have you seen food prices lately?
• Life of Luxe? Douche.
• Ben hates small talk 
• Silly questions
• 100 Grand is an underrated candy
• Joel can’t get into cheese curds
• Luxe or Sux
• Listener Questions
• Joel’s other personality
• Leave your shoes on!
• Let’s make Whiskey fun again
• Rating Ben’s Whiskey trade

On the Menu:

• Rebecca Reed’s famous chocolate chip cookies
• Private Reserve Seelbach’s Cabernet finish (130 proof)
• Private Reserve Seelbach’s Amburana finish (115.5 proof)
• Woodinville Single Barrel Bourbon, Barrel #6180 (116.23 proof)
• Hancock’s President’s Reserve (88.9 proof)
• Paladar Tequila: Life of Luxe Private Barrel Pick

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Part One of our two-part get to know Ben and Joel episodes.

On this episode:

• How Ben played in the new Life of Luxe golf hat
• An update on Joel’s golf game
• Genius’ pick green
• Dumb and Dumber doesn’t hold up
• It all started with Dewer’s White Label
• Joel’s first bourbon was a unicorn
• Ben and Joel’s Crazy Willett connection
• We have cool wives
• First impressions and crazy liquor store prices
• Pillaging the Cigar Honey Hole
• Best pour we’ve had lately
• God does not want Ben in Charleston
• Crushing Pappy Bottles 

On the Menu:

•  Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10 year Bottled in Bond Bourbon

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Part Two of our two-part interview with Actor, Investor, Podcaster and Co-Founder of Palm Republic Rum, Eric Winter.

On this episode:

• Eric’s latest venture: Palm Republic Rum
• Rum is everything to Latin America
• Rum that tastes like Bourbon
• Beautiful Art Deco bottles
• Joel is NOT a rum drinker
• The Silver is not too sweet, great balance
• This is going to replace Tequila for Ben
• Rum is a lifestyle
• Punch up the alcohol (92 proof)
• The Dark Rum tastes older than 8 years
• Distilled in a Pot Still
• Joel is a little hungover
• The motivation behind starting the company
• It’s tough to find great rum
• This is NOT just another celebrity spirit brand
• The Rum is the Star
• A huge gap in the U.S. Rum market
• The goal for Palm Republic
• Why Bourbon when you can Rum?

On the Menu:

Palm Republic Silver Rum (80 proof)

• Distilled: Jamaica and the US Virgin Islands
• Taste: Light, tropical with hints of pineapple and lime
• Finish: Smooth and crisp with a whisper of lemon zest
• What makes it Special: A uniquely skippable silver rum

Palm Republic Aged Rum (92 proof)

• Distilled: Panama, Jamaica and the US Virgin Islands
• Taste: Rich and robust with hints of caramelized banana, brown sugar and walnuts
• Finish: Smooth, light and sweet.  Full bodied finish
• What makes it Special: Aged 8 years in sherry casks, delivering the complexity of a bourbon

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Part One of our two-part interview with Actor, Investor, Podcaster and Co-Founder of Palm Republic Rum, Eric Winter.

On This Episode:

• Bocce ball tournament’s at Mario Lopez’s house
• The Success of “The Rookie” on ABC
• Michael Bay worthy action sequences
• Eric’s indirect path to acting
• Never ask out an extra
• Eric’s first big break 
• A Musical Cop Show with Hugh Jackman
• One step away from being a Fire Fighter
• The Hollywood Hustle
• Best and Worst Actors to work with
• The Big Role Eric didn’t get
• Nudity on The Ugly Truth

Get more info on Palm Republic Rum at palmrepublicrum.com

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While we are on hiatus preparing for season 2,  we decided to share some unreleased recordings from our practice runs before the Podcast launched.  Enjoy!

On this episode:

• Joel is NOT an influencer
• The Draw (Get to know Ben and Joel)
• Not so Rapid Fire Answers
• Airing of Grievances
• Nothing better than Late Night In-n-Out 

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While we are on hiatus preparing for season 2,  we decided to share some unreleased recordings from our practice runs before the Podcast launched.  Enjoy!

On this episode:

•  Plush Picks
• Joel’s Tampa finds
• When to crack bottles
• Pandemic Picks for Joel
• Blind wine tasting

On the menu: 

• Willett Family Estate - Life of Luxe/Corona Cigar Co. 8yr (Barrel no. 2120) 124.6 proof

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While we are on hiatus preparing for season 2,  we decided to share some unreleased recordings from our practice runs before the Podcast launched.  Enjoy!

On this episode:

• What is Luxe to us?
• The inaugural 'Luxe or Sux'
• Get to know Ben and Joel

On the menu:

• Weller 12
• Willett Wheated 8yr Bourbon

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Wrapping up an incredible first season of the Life of Luxe Podcast and all the 2023 Life of Luxe events.  No breaks, all talk, only slightly edited.

On this episode:

• Season 1 wrap up
• Ben calls Joel out
• Bordeaux with Bolognese? 
• Don’t steal from Life of Luxe Events
• Ben and Joel’s favorite pours of the Season
• Joel’s confession (Breaking News!!)
• Crushing the stash during Covid
• Joel’s never going to sell his whiskey
• Willett Life of Luxe Event Recap
• Joel teases some 2024 releases
• Ben needed to detox from Cigars
• Poor Man’s Pappy Secret Ingredient
• Air kills bourbon
• Joel’s favorite Picks of the Year
• Rare Character and Joel resurrecting a legendary bourbon brand (Breaking News!!) 
• Ben isn’t man enough for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

On the menu:

• 1940’s Pikeville Maryland Straight Rye Whiskey
• Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Batch 1
• Poor Man’s Pappy Life of Luxe Blend (60% Weller Antique 107/40% Weller 12)
• Willett Family Estate Kentucky Straight Bourbon Life of Luxe 2019

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