The Spirits Guide

This week I was inspired by a discussion I heard comparing sneaker collectors (sneakerheads) to bourbon buyers. Also, I got away to New Hampshire this weekend, which means a trip to the New Hampshire Liquor, which led to a couple of great purchases, and a rabbit hole dive into a Willy Wonka-esque distillery. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

After recording last week's episode I realized that I never got to the point of what started the rant originally, so this week I am following up on that and explaining what set me off. Also I am tasting the new A. Overholt from Jim Beam, a return to the roots of the Overholt brand. I'm also tasting it side by side with the standard Old Overholt. I'm also tasting my latest delivery from Seelbachs, the Blue Note Crossroads. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

Happy Easter. This week I happened to listen to a podcast that Fred is part of, and the topic was psychology and marketing, and some of what I heard I just could not let go. So as I discuss some of the nonsense, I decided to take the opportunity to taste some special limited edition bottlings. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

This week I am talking about things that are changing, whether it's the Bourbon industry, Reggae music, brands names, or my personal life, things are constantly evolving and changing. I am also tasting some fantastic Rums. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating.Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am talking about the flood of new products that are starting to smother the spirits industry, and the negative effect that they are potentially going to have. But first, I actually get a little political. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

I apologize for the late episode this week. On this week's episode I am stuck between my 2 least favorite days to be a bartender, St Patrick's Day and the St Patrick's Day Parade. But it does give me a reason to taste some really Irish Whiskies, so I guess it can't be all that bad. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating.Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

I didn't want to do this again, but I couldn't resist. Fred posted another video of his thoughts on the current state of Bourbon, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to break it down. I'm also tasting a new favorite, an old favorite, and another disappointing offering. In the end, it's all a good time. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am tasting some interesting whiskies that have been shipped to me, and one that is newly available in Massachusetts. I'm also talking a bit more about the Bourbon glut, as well as some of the words that we use to make Bourbon seem more important than it is. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I am tasting a variety of Whiskies, includinga couple that I got delivered to me from Seelbachs. The fact that Seelbachs is now deliveringto Mass is going to be a gamechanger, albeit a costly one. I also go a little Charles Dickens talking about it being the best and worst of times in the spirit world. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this week's episode I am talking about some biographical movies and documentaries that I have recently watched, all while tasting through some interesting samples that you guys have been kind enough share with me. But before I get to that, I add some more thoughts to last week's episode. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers