Who Gives a Dram

By Connor Gilbert

Whiskey talk with Connor Gilbert, Co-Founder of McTavish Spirits

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June 04, 2025135. The Three Tier System - High n' Wicked Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Understanding the Three Tier System + RNDC Leaves California | Industry Breakdown
The three tier system is the backbone of how alcohol is legally sold in the United States—and whether you love it or hate it, every brand has to play by its rules. In today’s episode, I break down the state of distribution following RNDC’s major announcement to exit the California market.
This decision could have massive ripple effects across the industry, and I share my thoughts on what it means for the future of alcohol distribution in America.
Also in this episode:
Willett Distillery partners with Binder Stash
5 must-try bourbons from the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Fallout from RNDC’s California exit
& And more behind-the-scenes whiskey talk
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May 29, 2025 134. Brand Transparency Matters - McTavish Spirits The Keeper Batch 1
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As a small craft NDP in the whiskey industry, you need to be creative as to what makes you stand out as a brand. One of the best ways I think to do that is transparency. Today, I talk about why I think brand transparency matters while building a whiskey brand. Other topics discussed include:
- Announcing Rhode Island distribution for McTavish Spirits!
- Making moody TikToks
- Saga Spirits Signs Distro Deal w/ Southern Glazers
- Belle Meade is Back in Nelson Family Hands
- New whiskey releases
& more!

Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/
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May 20, 2025133. What Is Wheated Bourbon? - Penelope Wheated Bourbon
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It's one of the most popular types of bourbons in the world, but not many people know exactly what it is. Today, we discuss what exactly a "wheated bourbon" is while sampling the new Penelope Wheated Bourbon. Also discussed:
Outdoor Boys retirement
Annabelle causing destruction in New Orleans?
Middle West Spirits acquires Old Elk
Lofted Spirits names Dan Callaway Master Blender
& more!
Check out Making McTavish Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_snAOkHM5I

Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/

Follow McTavish Spirits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/

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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128
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May 14, 2025 132. I Started A Whiskey Company! - McTavish Spirits The Warchief
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After taking a bit of a break, I thought now was a better time than ever to bring back the podcast. I discuss what I've been doing the last year, including starting McTavish Spirits w/ Graham McTavish and traveling the country selling whiskey. I also discuss our inaugural release, The Warchief Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey, and talk about the process of creating a whiskey from scratch and why we chose what ended up being The Warchief.

Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/
Follow McTavish Spirits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/
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June 11, 2024 131. Whiskey, Movies, MMA
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This week I'm joined by my brother Kale and we get back down to the roots of what Who Gives A Dram is all about - good ole' fashion whiskey, movies & MMA.

We discuss the 80th Anniversary of D Day, our favorite war movies, the rumors surrounding McGregor v Chandler, pricing around whiskey and how much is too much, our most anticipated movies & tv shows for the second half of 2024, and much more, all while reviewing a High West Single Barrel I've had for years.

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June 05, 2024 130. Awesomely Terrible
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Today's topics include: UFC 302, Peaky Blinders movie, Godzilla Minus One, Mike Flanagan directing Exorcist remake, and the future of whiskey.

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May 14, 2024 129. Spooky Movie Sunday
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This week I'm joined by my little sister Grace to talk about the movies we've watched during 'Spooky Movie Sunday' in honor of the halfway point to Halloween.

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December 31, 2023 128. Happy New Year!
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Connor sits down to recap the year, give his favorite movie, TV show, and MMA fight of 2023, and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

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September 05, 2023 127. One Year Later
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It has been a while since we've posted an episode of the podcast, but I wanted to hop on quickly to discuss my Uncle Craig a year after his death, and the things I've learned since that terrible night one year ago.

I also discuss my new business venture, McTavish Spirits.

Buy McTavish 7yr Bottled in Bond here https://mctavishspirits.com/

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Whiskey is the Water of Life, so Lets start Livin' 🥃
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August 08, 2023 126. My Sister Blind Tastes Buffalo Trace Whiskeys! - Whiskey With Kin 11 feat. Gracie
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This week, I am proud to *finally* have my little sister, Grace, join the show. Gracie just recently graduated from Plymouth State University's musical theater program, and just wrapped her first performance post college as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family.

Although Grace isn't a whiskey drinker, I decided to put Gracie through a blind tasting of four popular Buffalo Trace bourbons - Weller Special Reserve, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and a special mystery bourbon. Grace ranks the 4 whiskeys and talks us through what she smells & tastes on each.

We also talk about why Grace got into musical theater, her favorite broadway shows and performers, her past roles, why she's the Aquafina of musical theater, and much more!

Find all of Grace's information, including her Youtube and social media, via her website here https://www.gracemegangilbert.com/

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Make sure you're subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all of your favorite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode.

📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whogivesadram
🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whogivesadram
👤Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whogivesadram
🕺Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whogivesadram
👕 Find Who Gives A Dram Merch here!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/who-gives-a-dram-store/

Whiskey is the Water of Life, so Lets start Livin' 🥃
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FAQs about Who Gives a Dram:

How many episodes does Who Gives a Dram have?

The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.