Ep 24 Perception vs. Reality with Nicholas Talamantes and Matt Phillips

This week was definitely a fun episode for me. Siting down with long time member of the Houston Bourbon society, Nicholas Talamantes who just so happens to be the local market manager for one of the biggest names in Bourbon, Four Roses and the man that started it all, Founder of the Houston Bourbon Society, Matt Phillips.

We sit down to discuss the ups and downs of dealing with a group as big as the Houston Bourbon Society. The remarkable growth and work that goes into it.

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EP 23 Scotlands ode to American Whiskey: Fistful of Bourbon.

This week we are joined by William Grant Blender Kelsey McKechnie and Charlotte Voisey, Director of Advocacy for William Grant & Sons USA.

We talk about William Grant's Ode to American Whiskey, Fistful of Bourbon. The latest release from one of the oldest family owned companies in Scotch Whiskey.

Fistful of Bourbon is a blend of 5 American Straight Bourbon's and coming in at a very reasonable $24.99 SRP in the Texas Market Only, currently. 

We discuss everything they are working on, the constant attempt at innovation and the exciting things coming down the pipeline.

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Ep 22 Let's talk about price to quality with Ian Barry and Cruze

This week we invite back Cruze and his Cohort, Ian Barry of Smokin' and Toastin'.

We discuss how sourcing whiskey effects the price of it. Some bang for your Buck items worth your attention and lastly, we discuss how some really really good products, just seem hard to buy based off price.

Absolutely great to have the full Smokin' and Toastin crew on the show. 

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Ep 21 Let's discuss Peat and Terroir with Lagavulin's Mayra Isais and Lincoln Obie

We sit down with Mayra Isais, Senior Diageo Reserve Account manager for Houston. We talk Lagavulin baby. The special relationship I have with that pour and of course all thing Peat Related.

We are also joined by world traveler, recent author and all around inspiration, Lincoln Obie. Friend of the show and long time supporter.

This week was fun.

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Ep. 20 "Sherry Seasoned Casks" with Highland Park and Macallan's Elyse Blechman and Ben Songer

This week I sit down with Houston's Macallan and Highland Park ambassador, Elyse Blechman and man, did we have fun.

We talk about the choice brands have to make when faced with dwindling resources. Deciding to change directions completely or adjust accordingly.

We discuss the rising fan base for Highland Park as well as the history behind the brand.

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Ep 19 Let's Wine about it, with Master Sommelier David Keck and Tony Costello

This week we dive into a new barrel aged product .... Wine! We do it with Girard Winery and one of Houston's very few Master Sommeliers and Good Night Charlie's proprietor David Keck.

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Ep 18 Let's talk about the Distributors for a moment, with John Curran of Favorite Brands.

We sit down this week with my friend and Texas State manager John Curran of Favorite Brands.
We are joined by repeat guest and dear friend, Alan Denny of EP Carrillo Cigars.

We talk about the distributing tier and the laws broken, grey area work arounds and why they get painted as the bad guy.

This was a really engaging episode for me, as it felt like one of the rawest and most honest conversations had on the subject.

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Ep 17 Maison Ferrand's Alexandre Gabriel and the return of Greg Doxakis

On this weeks episode I sit down with the man behind Maison Ferrand for the past 30 years, Alexandre Gabriel. We also see the return of friend of the show and Texas State Manager of Maison Ferrand, Greg Doxakis.

We talk about the long history of Cognac, how its long been standardized and boring and ways he is trying to revive the category in new and dynamic ways. 

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Ep 16 National Director of Barrell Spirits, Will Schragis and our friend, Wade Woodard

This week I sit down with the National Director of Sales with Barrell Craft Spirits, Will Schragis and joined by 2 time guest of the show, Wade Woodard. 

We discuss the idea of a "Merchant Bottler" and the direction Barrell is moving with their spectrum of spirits, we also hit a bit on the regulatory environment here. It wouldn't be an episode with Wade without it.

This happens to be one of those episodes in which we drink the full spectrum of spirits from Rum, to Cognac all the way back Whiskey.

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Ep 15 Smokin' and Toastin' Host, Cruze Cruzer and Royal Navy Rum

I drink a little Royal Navy Rum and talk this years Whiskey Social with Cruze Cruzer.

Cruze is the President and CEO of RFC Media and SuiteRadio.

His background as a radio Program Director and Air Personality includes stints at The Buzz/Houston, WFNX/Boston,. WMGK/Philadelphia. and DC101/Washington DC. 

Cruze is also the co-host (with Ian Barry) of Smokin' & Toastin', a weekly radio show and podcast that focuses on Distilled Spirits, Craft Beer, and Hand-Rolled Cigars.

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Ep 14 Dennis Rylander and Alan Denny

I sit down with one of the founders of Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling to talk about Texas Makers and Texas Fakers, what it takes to be both a brewer and a Distiller and Why their Grain to Glass operation is one of the few in Texas who are TRULY all Texan.

We are also joined by Alan Denny, Regional rep for EP Carrillo

This episode should be interesting.

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Ep 13 Author Nico Martini and Chris Morris

On this weeks episode I sit down with TedX Speaker, Author and All around Nice guy, Nico Martini to discuss his brand new book featuring the Lone Star State and 100 of the best cocktails from the best bars that Texas has to offer. 

Brown Forman Rep Chris Morris joins us to talk Glenglassaugh and Slane Irish Whiskey. A new Distiller on the Emerald Isle producing a triple casked Spirit worth your attention.

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Ep 12 MARK SHILLING OF SHILLING CRAFTED

I sit down this week with Mark Shilling, Mark founded Revolution Spirits in 2013, as well as founded ShillingCrafted in 2017 to help both new and existing craft distillers with operations, marketing, regulatory and general project management.

Mark helped establish the Texas Distilled Spirits Association in 2012, and served as president of The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas from 2013 to 2015. Mark currently serves co-chair of the legislative committee of the American Craft Spirits Association.

We also talk the recent controversy with Devils River and problems with the current Spirits regulatory environment.

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Ep 11. Randy Blank and Wade Woodard

On this Weeks episode, I Spent the morning talking with an accidental Legend in the Bourbon world.

The man responsible for the domino effect that has resulted in many single barrel programs across the US.
RANDY BLANK as well as Consumer Advocate and my friend, Wade Woodard.

An individual at the forefront of label transparency in the spirit world.
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Ep 10 Heaven Hill's Bernie Lubbers and 100.3 FM the Bull's George Lindsey

I sit down with Houston's local Country Station, George lindsey, from 100.3 the BULL, and the Whiskey Professor Himself, Bernie Lubbers.

We talk about Bourbon and Bluegrass, George's Kentucky roots, Heaven Hills highly anticipated new release of Old Fitzgerald and why Bonded Bourbon is so special.

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Ep 9 Kerrin Egalka from Compass Box Whisky

I sit down with one of the leading Blenders in Scotch Whisky, Compass Box and Kerrin Egalka.
A brand that bucks any preconceived notion you might have on Blends.

We talk everything from outdated Scotch laws, Iconic releases from the brand and upcoming barrel programs.

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Ep. 8 ESPN The Blitz with Fred and AJ

I have a few drinks with the longest running duo in Houston Sports Radio, Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman from 97.5 FM The Blitz.

We sit down and talk about a little of everything. From local Sports, Gambling and their own passion for Whiskey.

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Ep. 7 Dr. Steve Platts and Balcones own Winston Edwards

I have a drink with the Deputy Chief Scientist for the Human Research Program at Nasa....Yeah. You read that right.
The Deputy Chief Scientist for the Human Research Program,
Steve Platts, who also happens to be a big Whiskey Guy.

I try and figure out what exactly that means...I'm 90% sure he's trying to find a cure for the impending Zombie Apocalypse...or aliens, probably aliens.