Ep 135 Andrew Youngblood and Zahid Dewji

This week I am rejoined by two guys definitely not in the mood to drink, but we do it anyway. Zahid Dewji and Andrew Youngblood are returning guests and Touring Headlining Comedians. I love these two and they join me today to have a few pours and to talk about absolutely nothing important.

Check out their upcoming podcast, Trash Flavored Trash and check their websites for tour dates.
www.ZahidDewji.com
www.AndrewYoungblood.com

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

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Waterford Irish Whiskey.
Mark Reynier believes some of the world’s greatest barley is grown in Ireland, which 'I guess all that rain has to have some benefits’. Anyway, Mark’s Waterford Distillery has created Single Farm Origin, Irish Single Malt Whiskies - expressions of precision and purity, showcasing barley flavors derived from 'individual' Irish farms and harvests. Influenced by the world's greatest winemakers, Waterford obsessively brings to single malt whisky the same intellectual drive, methodology and rigor.

The cool thing, something I’ve never heard of in the Whisky world… the TÉIREOIR CODE a separate code for each Edition covering 3 T’s - Terroir - Transparency - Traceability - a complete and detailed history of what’s in your glass.

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Glassrev.com/waterford will tell you where to buy 3 Single Farm Origin USA exclusive expressions as well as the Organic Gaia Edition 1.1

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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Ep 129 The Subject of Tipping with Peter Nolan

Peter Nolan is a long time Houston Restaurant namestay and has recently opened a new Bourbon bar in the Heights. Permission Whiskey & Service Company.

We talk about his new spot and the subject of normal tipping protocols and why they have increased over time. 

We also dive deep into a new Irish Whiskey Brand while we are on the subject. Waterford Irish Whiskey. 

A good time was had by all.


Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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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Ep 128 Smoke Wagon Bourbon with Jeremy Hedin and Brandon Strange

This week I sit down with the Gun man Himself, Jeremy Hedin (IG: Whatthekicks) to discuss Smoke Wagon. The next big MGP Sourced products out of Las Vegas Nevada in the same vein as O.K.I, Boone County, Blaum Bros. Etc.

We are joined by Brandon Strange to help us drink and to have a gab.
A good time was had by all.

Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."

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

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Ep 127 The Jim Murray Vulgarity. A Conversation on Sexism in Whiskey

As we come to an end in our first ever Pappy Hunt, we reflect on the last few weeks and after the most recent news of the Bars in Texas STILL on lockdown, we wonder if there is light at the end of this tunnel. 

This past week a firestorm broke out over Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible. His reviews are under fire with accusations of sexism and lewd vocabulary.

Many on social media defending his as not being sexist but just cringe worthy. 
Either way this issue hint at a deeper issue within the industry and today we are joined by three women to discuss sexism and misogyny within the whiskey world and how to move forward. 

What are some of the ways the industry can show  and attract a larger female audience without pandering to stereotypes. 

Blair and Janet from the Whiskey Women Podcast and Dusti Rhodes joins me for a chat on the subject over a few drinks.

A good time was had by all.

Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."

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

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Ep 124 Talking Water with the Face of Water in North America. Martin Riese.

I absolutely love the conversation that happens this week. I don't mean to be a Scrooge about Water but this is an important topic that is not discussed enough in America.
I sit down this week with the First Certified Water Sommelier in the world and the face of water in North America. 
Martin Riese has made it his life mission to teach and educate on the most important liquid you put into your body. 

A fantastic conversation ensues and I appreciate his time and effort on this endeavor greatly. 

Listen, Learn and stay healthy.

Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."

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

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Ep 120 What the heck happened with Reserve 101?

More than a decade ago Reserve 101 in Houston launched the beginning of change in Houston's Whiskey scene. 

More than twelve years later the the Bar has undergone some precarious changes that have left us all scratching our heads. 

Today I sit down with the new owners of Reserve 101, Jace VanHoozer
And Sean Fitzmaurice to answer one simple question... 

What the hell happened? 

Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."

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

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Ep 119 Tasting through Cognac with Dusti Rhodes and Pat McLelland

EARLY DROP!

In our never ending struggle to beat Covid and crank episodes out all while remodeling a studio, this week we sit down with long time friend of the show and the best English teacher in Houston, Dusti Rhodes. We are also joined by Sports Radio host and Lima Tim Time Podcast magnate, Patrick McLellan joins us in studio to drink YAK!

Feels good to be back. We will see! Stay safe!


Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Ep 118 Cork'd and Samples with Darryl Bowman and Brandon Strange

The show received a lot of samples but we don't usually try them on air. This week we sit down after the recent launch of Cork'd, the spirits version of Untappd, and taste through some recent samples and talk hang out during the re-lock down of Texas.

A good time was had by all.

Whiskey Neat is a Radio show on iTunes and ESPN 97.5 FM in Houston and is brought to you every week by the following sponsors.
 
Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Ep 112 Gregarious Grump Spirits with Jeremiah Butler and Darryl Bowman

This week we breakdown and taste the new line of spirits from none other than ...Me. Gregarious Grump Spirits was a brand born of and for the Houston Whiskey Social. 

A line of select, unadulterated, Cask Strength, truly Single Barrel Spirits. 
This week we taste some of my favorite rums with some of my favorite Rum Drinkers. 
Darryl Bowman, of Bad Wine Reviews and the new Spirits app, Cork'd and Jeremiah Butler of B & B Butchers on Washington Avenue in Houston. 

Jeremiah and Darryl have been long time friends and the face of their own brands for years now. 

A fun time was had by all. 

Whiskey Neat is a 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.

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Ep 110 On the Subject of Guns in Facebook Whiskey Groups.

For Years, Social Media has been a place for us to post pictures of our hobbies. Grilling, Shoes, Food, Whiskey, Cigars...... Guns. 
In an age of our hobbies overlapping, we often see these things pictured together. 
The Subject of Guns and Booze being pictured together is a hot topic with strong feelings on all sides of the argument. 

Today We sit down and discuss how Todd and I feel personally on this phenomenon and how we handle it in Houston Bourbon Society.

Whiskey Neat is a 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.

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Pasha and Dusti return to the show. Let's discuss Covid-19 and how you can help.

So many people are being affected by COVID-19 and there seems to be no end in sight. 
Few people are being affected as bad as those in the service industry. 

We are rejoined all the way from episode 1 by Pasha Morshedi, Owner of Rosewater in Clear Lake. 
A local establishment free from Dartboards but completely in purgatory  due to the Houston Restaurant shut down.

We are also welcoming back our friend Dusti Rhodes. Local standup and Comedian who is also uniquely affected by this situation. 

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

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Ep 106 Old Forester can do no wrong. A conversation with Campbell Brown

President and Managing Director of Old Forester, Campbell Brown sits down with us this week to talk about how Old Forester (as well as Brown Forman as a whole) have been hitting it out of the park the last few years with just fantastic decisions for the Bourbon category. 

We walk through the Whiskey Row line up and the history behind each.

Whiskey Neat is a 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.

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Ep 105 Mike G makes his debut and we put a feather in this Terroir discussion.

This week we see the ineffable, Mike G, make his debut. Host of Show De Vie with Mike G, the original show on spirits in Texas and the first man to make Sotol this side of the Rio Grande.

We are joined by his long time friend, Drew Jerdan to end the discussion on Terroir and to point out the issue with making Sotol in Texas. 

A grand time was had by all. 

Whiskey Neat is a 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.

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Whiskey Neat Ep 104 Texas Whiskey Club summit and Cringe worthy stories

This week we prepare for our trip to Waco for the Inaugural Texas Whiskey Club Summit and discuss the Era of Yes. 

The new age we are in, in which Distilleries are more likely to say yes for the sake of doing something fun. Regardless of how small. 

We are joined by Charlie McRae of Balcones and Todd Grube.

Whiskey Neat is a 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.

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
Amrut Fusion 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."
You can find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podcast arena, IHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube and Facebook.

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Twitter @MyWhiskeyNeat
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