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."

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Ep 123 A Few Drinks with Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo has been in some incredible things both big screen and small.

He plays Victor Strand on Fear the Walking Dead and was in Lincoln, Selma and Lee Daniel's the Butler. The Man can act.
His latest film is a Jordan Peele project called Candy Man.

We sit down at a beautiful downtown bar in LA, The Wolves. 

We share a few drinks, talk about his career and just enjoy eachother's company.

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 121 Let's finally select a single barrel of Amrut. A Sherry Bomb.

We have been TRYING for so long to film this episode and I could not be more excited for this to finally happen. 

Today we get to select the first and only barrel of Amrut for Texas for the show. 

We are joined by Todd Grube and Quad Heinicken to taste through some samples. 

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 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 116 Some Pre WWII bottles and a couple of Comic nerds.

This week we sit down with Founder, Owner and General manager of the Secret Group in Houston. A Comedy venue in EaDo and a fellow Whiskey Lover and Houston Bourbon Society Member.
We also sit down with his close friend and fellow comic Zahid Dewji. 
We walk through some old bottles from the 1930s and 1940s and talk about his upcoming weekend at the Houston Improv to see Mark Normand.

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 111 What happens when you stop focusing on the word Bourbon? Lone Elm Wheat Whiskey

In a recent article of Texas Monthly I was ask to provide my input on some of the best whiskies coming out of Texas. 

Near the top of that list was Lone Elm. 
Lone Elm has been making Wheat Whiskey in Texas for the last few years and we thought we could invite my good friend and fellow Houston Bourbon Society member, Quad Heinicken on the show to select a couple of barrels. 

We are joined by Brandon Choate of Five Points Distilling. 

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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Ep 84 Comedian Brendan "Big Brown" Schaub

On the cusp of his new international tour, "50 shades of Brown", This week I sit down with the incredibly funny, Persian Night club owner and future CTE candidate, Brendan "Big Brown" Schaub.

This Whiskey Loving former UFC Heavyweight is on a tear through the Bayou city and I was lucky enough to sit down to discuss Whiskey.

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.

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

Whiskey Neat is supported by the Inspired Spirits at Glass Rev Imports and Amrut Distilleries.
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."

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 68 Ilegal Mezcal, a touch of Sotol and a little Buie

Let's talk about Mezcal. A fantastic spirit with a storied history and I am a fan

This week I sit down with Racheal Buie of Ilegal Mezcal to talk about one of my favorite Spirits from Mexico. We dabble in Sotol and talk briefly about a topic I would love to discuss on the show, Cultural Appropriation.

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 Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits.
Leader in premium artisan products like Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Ledaig/ Tobermory, Bains, Black Bottle and Scottish Leader.  
You can pick up the entire line at your local liquor store, or if you are a retailer reach out for your United Wine & Spirits rep. 
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Ep. 5 A wee dram or two with Stewart Buchanan

I sit down with Stewart Buchanan of the Glendronach to discuss this years release of Glendronach 21 and the Relaunch of...... Glendronach 15!!! It's back and we discuss when and where it hits.