The Spirits Guide

Its another Sample Size Monday, and on this episode I switch things up a bit. After doing a little shopping, where I came across a Bottled in Bond Bourbon from Delaware, I knew I had to try it right away. On this episode I am also joined by my friend, Assistant Master Distiller at Treehouse, Steve, who is in the process of making Rum and Whisky amongst other things for them right now. If you like what we are doing here, let us know. Follow on Facebook, where you can message me or leave a review. Follow on Instagram for daily updates on what I am drinking and what I am reading or watching while I'm doing that. If you have an idea for a show, a sample you want to share, or possibly want to take part in an episode, email me at [email protected] . Cheers

It's another Sample Size Monday bonus episode, from the only podcast that has bonus episode before they have full episodes. After surviving the holidays in the retail end of the Spirit World I decided to take a couple days off. This allows me the chance to have a bit more than a sample on this Monday. I taste through 2 samples of "allocated" whiskies. First, the Bomberger Declaration Bourbon, which was a splurge purchase for me. Then I taste EH Taylor Small batch, a gift from a good friend that I haven't tasted in a few years. Full episode will begin dropping soon with a 2 part opening episode on Anthony Bourdain that will set the tone for what I want the podcast to be. Bourdain's life in the restaurant business, as well as his love of food, writing, spirits, movies, music and most of all, the desire to connect with humans, are truly the inspiration behind what I do. So if that sounds like a good start to this podcast journey, click on the follow (or subscribe) button to get updates when new episodes are released. Follow on Facebook and Instagram, where you can leave comments or message me direct. You can also email me at [email protected] .

As always I am humbled that anyone out there is listening and connecting. I appreciate you. Cheers

One of the great things about the Spirits world is the friends that we get to make in it. And one of the fun things we do is share samples of interesting or rare bottles that we come across. Mondays are the perfect night for opening one of these samples. If you are only going to have one drink, make it something different, that will make you think, and hopefully stimulate conversation the next time you see that friend. For this episode, we are giving you a couple of Christmas bonuses. First I have my first guest, my good friend Stephen, who is a cocktail historian and the assistant Master Distiller at Treehouse, tastes Boomeragn Cherry Liqueur with me, then I taste the Cappelletti Americano Rosso. Both of these samples were provided by my great friend Peter. This is definitely a great one for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. If you like what we are doing here, and are looking forward to the full episodes that are coming, follow or subscribe to the podcast. Also give us a rating or review. Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Email me at [email protected] if you have a sample you want me to try, or if you want to try something I've talked about. Thank you for listening. Cheers.

My name is Rich and I want to be your Spirit Guide, helping you navigate your way through the intoxicating world of beer, wine, and especially spirits. These things can do more than just get you a little tipsy, they can stimulate conversion and facilitate human connections that can last a lifetime. Along the way we will also talk about things we do when consuming spirits like books we read, movies and TV shows we watch, and music we listen to. Life should be a journey, and all these things can be part of that journey. I look forward to connecting with you guys and adding you to my journey here. Drink good, but always drink responsibly. Cheers.