This week we break the only rule we have had ever.... No Politics. 

We sit down with who may very well be Houston's Next Mayor, Tony Buzbee. 

A man who has made a massive career on not only making right some horrible wrongs but to fix them permanently.

We sit down to discuss what he wants to do to fix this cities issues. 

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader.

This week’s show is sponsored by Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. Taste the softer side of the Highlands with award-winning Tomatin Single Malt Scotch.

You can pick up the  "full line of Tomatin items" at your local liquor store, or if you are a retailer reach out for your Southern Glazers reps.  Copyright 2019 Tomatin Scotch, 43-46% alcohol/volume.  Imported from Scotland by Phillips Distilling Company, Princeton, MN

Amrut crafts one of the most award winning Indian Single Malts to the exacting standards of Scotch. 

Amrut Fusion ALSO received the double gold BLIND and scored a jaw dropping 96 points(said with emphasis) by judges at the Proof awards.. 

Amrut Single Malt Whisky is widely available across America and can be found almost EVERYWHERE in Texas. Go out and get a bottle today. 

Our last Sponsor is THE official Sponsor of Whiskey Neat, Balcones- In 2008, Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life into hundreds of years of distilling traditions, earning them worldwide recognition for their whiskies. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to your Southern Glazers representative."

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The subject of Celebrity endorsed spirits has come up often and usually incites a hesitance in the experienced drinker.

Heavens door is not like your typical celebrity endorsed spirit and that is because of people like Ryan Perry.

This week I sit down with Ryan Perry and Jordan Davis and we discuss the Bob Dylan inspired partnership that introduced the world to a new possibility..... a celebrity endorsed product that DOESN'T suck.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

This week’s show is sponsored by Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. Taste the softer side of the Highlands with award-winning Tomatin Single Malt Scotch. 

You can pick up the  "full line of Tomatin items" at your local liquor store, or if you are a retailer reach out for your Southern Glazers reps.  Copyright 2019 Tomatin Scotch, 43-46% alcohol/volume.  Imported from Scotland by Phillips Distilling Company, Princeton, MN

Amrut crafts one of the most award winning Indian Single Malts to the exacting standards of Scotch. 

Amrut Fusion ALSO received the double gold BLIND and scored a jaw dropping 96 points(said with emphasis) by judges at the Proof awards.. 

Amrut Single Malt Whisky is widely available across America and can be found almost EVERYWHERE in Texas. Go out and get a bottle today. 

Or follow us at

IG @MyWhiskeyNeat 

Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat

Four Rose Ambassador and Bourbon Legend, Al Young drops in to Houston this week and we share a few drinks. We are also joined by the local legend himself, Nicholas Talamantes. 

I often try and get juicy bits out of the guests and for once, Al let's us in on something pretty interesting. 

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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This week we go live and in person at Lei Low bar in Houston Texas.

One of the most beloved rum bars in the city and sit down, Town Hall style, with Russell Thoede and the French Renegade, Maison Ferrand's Alexandre Gabriel to discuss the Recent Rum Controversies happening in the Rum World.

A in person Q&A from the audience to try and understand Alexandre and his stance on Dosage and the GI.

It was a great conversation and we are beyond excited for this to finally air!

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader.  

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Our final Tales week interview is with the incredible, John Little.

John Little and Smooth Ambler has been making waves for years in the bourbon scene.

We are joined by Wade Woodard and Todd Grube.

We talk about the recent price increase, their rise to fame and just about everything else I have ever wanted to ask the man.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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This week we have a Bonus episode with Comedian Aries Spears. This one is a doozy with a lot of new big words being said on the show.

Enjoy!

Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

This week’s episode is ALSO brought to you by Belle Meade Bourbon. Aged to perfection, Belle Meade's high Rye Bourbon portfolio offers a variety of taste tempting expressions including their award winning Sherry, Madeira, and Cognac Cask finishes as well as their Classic Small Batch Bourbon AND the new Cask Strength Reserve.

Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life INTO TEXAS WHISKEY, earning them worldwide recognition for their products. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to YOUR Southern Glazers wine and spirits rep.

Lastly, Sagamore spirit.

Did you know that both Jim Beam & Basil Hayden learned how to distill in Maryland? It’s true – some of America’s most famous distillers got their start in the Free State and now Sagamore Spirit is picking up the torch. Today’s production is brought to you by this award-winning Baltimore-Based distillery, home to the World’s Best Rye Whiskey.

 

Savor the Spirit of Sagamore all over this great nation and Look for their Lineup at a local liquor store near you.

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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This week I sit down with Armond Davis and Samara B Rivers, Co-Hosts of Bonded in Bourbon and Samara is the founder of the Black Bourbon Society. 

We discuss the lack of healthy attention from the liquor industry for decades towards People of Color and how it was time for a much needed change. 

The Black Bourbon Society brings together African American Bourbon enthusiasts from across the United States. Through their platforms and events; they encourage members to enjoy good bourbon, network with like-minded bourbon lovers, and learn more about America’s Native Spirit. Everyone is welcome – from bourbon beginners to bourbon connoisseurs.

www.blackbourbonsociety.com

Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader.  

This week’s episode is ALSO brought to you by Belle Meade Bourbon. Aged to perfection, Belle Meade's high Rye Bourbon portfolio offers a variety of taste tempting expressions including their award winning Sherry, Madeira, and Cognac Cask finishes as well as their Classic Small Batch Bourbon AND the new Cask Strength Reserve. 

Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life INTO TEXAS WHISKEY, earning them worldwide recognition for their products. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to YOUR Southern Glazers wine and spirits rep.

Lastly, Sagamore spirit.

Did you know that both Jim Beam & Basil Hayden learned how to distill in Maryland? It’s true – some of America’s most famous distillers got their start in the Free State and now Sagamore Spirit is picking up the torch. Today’s production is brought to you by this award-winning Baltimore-Based distillery, home to the World’s Best Rye Whiskey.

 

Savor the Spirit of Sagamore all over this great nation and Look for their Lineup at a local liquor store near you.

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook. 

Or follow us at

IG @MyWhiskeyNeat  

Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat

www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

There has been an explosion of Rum awareness in the last few years and with that comes an uprising in the demand of strict protections of an extremely old and traditionally ignored regulatory category. Rum.

This week I sit down at Tales of the Cocktail with the incredible Kate Perry, of La Maison & Velier(@wheninrhum) and Foursquare's Richard Seale to discuss.

Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

This week’s episode is ALSO brought to you by Belle Meade Bourbon. Aged to perfection, Belle Meade's high Rye Bourbon portfolio offers a variety of taste tempting expressions including their award winning Sherry, Madeira, and Cognac Cask finishes as well as their Classic Small Batch Bourbon AND the new Cask Strength Reserve.

Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life INTO TEXAS WHISKEY, earning them worldwide recognition for their products. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to YOUR Southern Glazers wine and spirits rep.

Lastly, Sagamore spirit.

Did you know that both Jim Beam & Basil Hayden learned how to distill in Maryland? It’s true – some of America’s most famous distillers got their start in the Free State and now Sagamore Spirit is picking up the torch. Today’s production is brought to you by this award-winning Baltimore-Based distillery, home to the World’s Best Rye Whiskey.

 

Savor the Spirit of Sagamore all over this great nation and Look for their Lineup at a local liquor store near you.

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

Or follow us at

IG @MyWhiskeyNeat 

Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat

www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

Since 2016, Houston has been low key hiding the biggest distillery west of the Mississippi. Gulf Coast distillers has invested more money in two years in their distillery than you can possibly imagine.

3 Pot stills, 2 massive columns, 6 40k Gallon fermenters, the list goes on and on.

We sit down this week with Hermen Key from GUlf Coast distillery and Todd Grube returns to talk Texas Whiskey.

Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

This week’s episode is ALSO brought to you by Belle Meade Bourbon. Aged to perfection, Belle Meade's high Rye Bourbon portfolio offers a variety of taste tempting expressions including their award winning Sherry, Madeira, and Cognac Cask finishes as well as their Classic Small Batch Bourbon AND the new Cask Strength Reserve.

Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life INTO TEXAS WHISKEY, earning them worldwide recognition for their products. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to YOUR Southern Glazers wine and spirits rep.

Lastly, Sagamore spirit.

Did you know that both Jim Beam & Basil Hayden learned how to distill in Maryland? It’s true – some of America’s most famous distillers got their start in the Free State and now Sagamore Spirit is picking up the torch. Today’s production is brought to you by this award-winning Baltimore-Based distillery, home to the World’s Best Rye Whiskey.

 

Savor the Spirit of Sagamore all over this great nation and Look for their Lineup at a local liquor store near you.

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

Or follow us at

IG @MyWhiskeyNeat 

Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat

www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com

Snobbery is commonplace in all hobbies and this week I sit down with Ian and Cruze of Smokin' and Toastin' and are FINALLY joined by Jeremiah at Stogies in Houston to discuss.

A great time was had by all.

Whiskey Neat is a podcast and Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. 

This week’s episode is ALSO brought to you by Belle Meade Bourbon. Aged to perfection, Belle Meade's high Rye Bourbon portfolio offers a variety of taste tempting expressions including their award winning Sherry, Madeira, and Cognac Cask finishes as well as their Classic Small Batch Bourbon AND the new Cask Strength Reserve.

Balcones was nothing more than an idea driven by a passion to create something original and authentic. Focusing on ingredients and process, they breathed new life INTO TEXAS WHISKEY, earning them worldwide recognition for their products. You can pick up their whiskies at your local liquor store, or if you're a retailer, reach out to YOUR Southern Glazers wine and spirits rep.

Lastly, Sagamore spirit.

Did you know that both Jim Beam & Basil Hayden learned how to distill in Maryland? It’s true – some of America’s most famous distillers got their start in the Free State and now Sagamore Spirit is picking up the torch. Today’s production is brought to you by this award-winning Baltimore-Based distillery, home to the World’s Best Rye Whiskey.

 

Savor the Spirit of Sagamore all over this great nation and Look for their Lineup at a local liquor store near you.

You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

Or follow us at

IG @MyWhiskeyNeat 

Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat

www.MyWhiskeyNeat.com