The Spirits Guide

I'm baaack. Welcome to season 3 of the podcast, and just like the beginning of season 2, I am starting out talking about my hero Anthony Bourdain and a book called In The Weeds. It was written by Tom Vitale, who directed over 100 episodes of his TV shows and was basically his right hand. It doesn't get more personal than that. Along the way I am also tasting spirits inspired by the book and Bourdain himself. It feels good to be back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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

It's been a long time,but I am back, and ready to be better than before. On this bonus episode before season 3 begins, I talk about some of the things that made me contemplate quitting the podcast, and what inspired me to keep going. Spoiler Alert, it was mostly you guys that are listening. Thank you for that. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. For anything else you can reach me at [email protected]. Cheers

On this episode I'm celebrating Scotchtober by doing a beer and a Shot. I'm tasting Buchanan's 12 year Master Blend Blended Scotch along side my favorite style of beer, a Scotch Ale from Founders Brewery, Dirty Bastard. The 2 are a perfect pairing, especially on a cool fall night. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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

On this episode I share a glimpse into the conversations I have with sales reps in the Spirits World when they are trying to sell me on thier products. First is my conversation with Chattermark Distillery from Charleston, Mass, then Taconic out of New York, and finally Independent Bottler Douglas Laing from Scotland. All around good conversations were had, and some things ended up making it in to the store. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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

On this episode I am celebrating Scotchtober by tasting Single Malt Scotch from 2 of Scotlands most historic distilleries, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, but not just any old bottlings, I am tasting Rum finished offerings from both. It combines the joy of drinking Scotch on a cool fall night with some od the flavors of summertime. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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.

It's Thursday and I'm getting ready for the weekend by celebrating Scotchtober with 2 Single Malt Scotchs from my favorite region of Scotland, the Highlands. First up is Royal Brackla, the first distillery allowed by the King to use the word Royal. Then I taste Glen Garioch (pronounced Glen Geery). The fall brings us perfect Scotch drinking weather, and these 2 a perfect for drinking. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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

On this episode of Thursday Night Tasting I am joined by my friend Peter and we taste a player in the ever-growing American Single Malt category, Old Line out of Baltimore, MD. The Whiskies are fantastic and Tasting them with friends make them even better. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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

After surviving Bourbon Heritage Month, I took a few days to myself and did some apple picking. That inspired me to taste a bunch of Apple Brandys, including Lairds, which is actually America's original and oldest spirit. Fall, in New England with Apple Brandy, what could be more perfect. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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

On the last Bourbon focused episode of Bourbon Heritage Month, I do a quick outdoor tasting of 3 different Bourbon bottlings from my friends at Redwood Empire. And they are all fantastic. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow 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