Why Whiskey?

As we wrap up the first eps of the "My Whiskey Story" series I brought in one of the reasons I got plugged into the Whiskey community on IG. The Charred Cask, a.k.a. Jeremey Chapline, is a digital media producer and photographer. He composes fascinating shots of the bottles we, as whiskey lovers, know all too well. I talk with Jeremy about his passion for whiskey and photography as he shares with us the adventures both of his passions have taken him. Please check out his work at either of the links below. Please stay tuned for more in this series later in the year as bring on more folks to share with us their shenanigans along the road of Whiskey. Cheers.

https://thecharredcask.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thecharredcask/

In this installment of the My Whiskey Story series, I am joined by the Event Coordinator for the ABV Network and whiskey enthusiast Stephanie McNew(Burton...cuz she got married!!) McNew shares with us how she enjoys a glass of whiskey, where she got her start with bourbon, and how that led her to join the ABV Network and become a staple in the organization. She hosts some of the network's podcasts to include "W(h)ine time with  McNew" and "The Bourbon Daily". She also is leading the charge on the network's "Try It" series where folks get to be led through a virtual tasting of a beautiful mix of whiskies! Come join us for some shenanigans and have a drink or two! Cheers.

I got the chance to sit down with the owner, CEO, and Master Barrel Smasher (see video in link below) of Broken Barrel Whiskey Company for a couple of drinks and chat about his products, his history, the history of the company, and what Infused Spirits has to offer. We sipped the California Oak, the Heresy Rye, the Barrel Proof, two of the single oak series - Isle of Peat and Amontillado, and the newest offering from the company and the funkiest whiskey I have ever tasted, the Fen Walker. The Fen is something I encourage ALL of you to get out and try as it will play with your head in the best way! With extensive time visiting distilleries, on his way to nearly 150, Seth has had the chance to find the best product, distillery, and team to create his "unapologetically authentic" lineup. We talk about future projects in the works that may or may not include a mix-up of Mezcal and Single Malt Whiskey... not joking... Come join us for a great chat!

https://www.brokenbarrelwhiskey.com/whiskey

https://www.lovescotch.com/

https://www.secondchancebeer.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldUm8ctCAOyw6qS785XqUhFYp5e2WZFQ1V7JVYZ-ZPB1olsEKnPRBhAaAtFcEALw_wcB

https://thewhiskeywash.com/lifestyle/whiskey-101-breaking-major-categories-whiskey/#:~:text=There%20are%20two%20basic%20kinds,and%20single%20malt%2Fgrain%20whiskies. - rules for whiskey

On this installment of "My Whiskey Story," I sit down with Jarell Horsley from the Klassy Bourbon Society. Jarrell has been enjoying whiskey for years. From sneaking it off of his Father's bar to starting a community for all folks who enjoy bourbon, Jarrell is no stranger to whiskey and loves to talk shop. Come join us at the #BOQLC as we look at whiskey through the stories of our friend!

Link to Jarell:

https://www.instagram.com/klassybourbonsociety/

https://www.instagram.com/cailloudabourbondude/

This is the first in a short series where I will sit down with various whiskey personalities I have had the pleasure to meet and share stories with over my own adventure. This series will start with me sitting down with a dear friend and co-founder of the Bar of Questionable Life Choices Kris Hayhurst. Kris is a skydiving enthusiast who enjoyed a good bourbon from time to time... or all the time, no judgment here. Come join Kris and me as we talk shop and share a couple of drinks. Cheers.

On this episode of Why Whiskey I am joined by the global brand ambassador for Powers Irish Whiskey Derek King as he talks Kevin and me through the full Powers Whiskey lineup. Come listen to us talk whiskey and get the inside story to one of the three brands that saved Irish Whiskey from extinction. 

The Whiskey:

Gold Label

Three Swallow

Signature Release

John's Lane

The Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Barley-Blarney-Whiskey-Lovers-Ireland-ebook/dp/B07NG88TYB

The Documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=fNg4fin5GQw

The Ambassador:

https://www.instagram.com/derek_powerswhiskey/

The Drinker:

https://www.facebook.com/klpreds

On this episode, I am joined by Jefferey Norris from the "Chuck Goes 2 the Movies" podcast, and we sit down to talk through the history of the American Film Industry. From the earliest stop motion animation to the blockbusters we enjoy today, movies have been a part of our culture and lives on a nearly daily basis. We discuss the eras of film and how porn influenced the direction of the industry. Grab a glass and join us for some fun!

Sources:

http://www.historyoffilm.net/movie-eras/history-of-cinema/

https://www.sothetheorygoes.com/the-evolution-of-cinema/

https://screenrant.com/golden-age-movies-worth-watching-today/

https://www.jstor.org/stable/1026142

Is there anything better than a little government conspiracy? What if it's not a conspiracy and the story is something straight out of a Hollywood movie? Well, that would be the story of MKULTRA. A government program, run by the CIA, in order to learn how to control the human mind and access its secrets through hypnosis, torture, and illicit drug use. I am joined for the first time in the new studio by my friend Jesse and he and I dig through these murky waters the whole time wearing our freshly crafted tin foil hats. Come join us for some fun conversation, good whiskey, and a story you have to hear to believe. 

Sources: 

https://www.npr.org/2019/09/09/758989641/the-cias-secret-quest-for-mind-control-torture-lsd-and-a-poisoner-in-chief

https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/investigations/church-committee.htm

http://www.aarclibrary.org/publib/church/reports/book1/html/ChurchB1_0204a.htm

https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/history-of-mk-ultra#section_3

http://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/mkultra/MKULTRA1/DOC_0000146167/DOC_0000146167.pdf

http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/lsd/marks6.htm

https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/resources/intelligence-related-commissions

https://www.historynet.com/unassuming-chemist-was-the-cias-poisoner-in-chief.htm

https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1946v05/d448

https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKexecutiveA.htm

https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKgottlieb.htm

https://www.jstor.org/stable/2876027 - Review: German Imports

Reviewed Work(s): Secret Agenda. The United States Government, Nazi Scientists, and

Project Paperclip, 1945 to 1990. by Linda Hunt

https://www.jstor.org/stable/4620358 - Buying a Piece of Anthropology Part 1: Human Ecology and Unwitting Anthropological

Research for the CIA

https://www.jstor.org/stable/4620386 - Buying a Piece of Anthropology Part Two: The CIA and Our Tortured Past

On this episode of Why Whiskey I am joined by Daniel and Erin Baum. These lovely folks both grew up in the Mormon Church and have recently decided to part ways with it. We talk about the history of the church, we look into some of the ancient and not so ancient beliefs, and I ask some tough questions about their personal journey in and out of the church. We at Why Whiskey respect all believers of all faiths and have no intention of making anyone feel unwelcome or unwanted. Enjoy.