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WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 72: The Boys appear on Tasting Tequila With Brad!Hello and Happy Friday! This episode is a first for the Boys: Their first appearance on another podcast!
A few months back, the Boys had the pleasure of sipping blind with Brad Niccum, host of Tasting Tequila with Brad. Brad's show is a fun mix of tequila reviews, guest interviews, and informative content.
For this episode, he invited the Boys to sip a few blancos blind, and the results were surprising. You'll have to listen to find out what happened!
Find Brad everywhere on the interwebs by visiting his website: https://tastingtequilawithbrad.com
2025-06-271h 05WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 71: Complex on Complex with Cedar Ridge American Single Malt Anejo Cask Finish and Cambio Tequila AnejoToday, the Boys explore two bottles with deep layers of complexity, or Complex on Complex.
Matt brings a mouthful: Cedar Ridge American Single Malt Whiskey Quintessential Single Cask Malloy's Anejo Tequila Cask Finish. You work up a powerful thirst just reading the label! It has so many complex flavors, and at 122 proof, this one packs a punch.
Drew brings the Cambio Tequila Anejo, which also boasts complex flavors. This brand is quickly becoming on of the Boys' favorite, and at 92, the extra proof doesn't hurt.
The QuickSips™ bring cascading layers of flavors, and both B...2025-06-1350 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp.70: Cocktail: Bloody Mary, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Margarita, Paloma, Tequila SunriseHappy Friday, y'all! Today the Boys mix up a few of their favorite cocktails using their favorite ingredients.
Matt gets it started with a Bloody Mary made with Koval White Rye, an unaged, unoaked rye.
Drew follows with two he makes with the El Tequileno Blanco Mixto (yes, a mixto!): a Margarita and a Paloma, both with fresh ingredients.
Matt shares his spin on a traditional Old Fashioned using his own Infinity Bottle of Bottled In Bond bourbons!
Drew finishes the tequila side with his version of a Tequila Sunrise using T...2025-05-2341 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 69: Good Whisky and Good People: Jeff Huber and Matt Welge of the Wheaton Whisky Club featuring Eagle Rare 10, Yellowstone Bourbon, Bladnoch 11 Year Single Malt, and Centinela Reposado TequilaHappy Friday, Y'all! Today, Matt moves to the other side of the show as a guest while Drew takes over the interviewing. The Boys are delighted to welcome Jeff Huber of the Wheaton Whisky Club for their first live recording with a special guest.
Hear how Jeff and Matt took over the WWC and have worked to revitalize it, a quick movie tangent, their outlook on Whisky Clubs in general, and the demand for Single Barrels.
And speaking of Single Barrels, Matt and Jeff delivered for this episode. Jeff shares an Eagle Rare 10 Single Barrel tha...2025-05-091h 21WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 68: Rum Barrel Baddies: Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Yeyo Tequila Reposado Great Lakes Tequila Club Tropical Edition Private Barrel PickOn this episode of Whiskey Tequila Fridays, the Boys bring two bottles whose lengthy titles are only surpassed by the flavors they hold. Two bottles that are truly Rum Barrel Baddies!
Matt brings the Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Drew brings the Yeyo Tequila Reposado Great Lakes Tequila Club Tropical Edition Private Barrel Pick. I don't know about you all, but just saying all that makes me thirsty!
This Glenlivet is everywhere, so scoop one up. And while a Great Lakes Tequila Club pick may only be in the Chicago area, there is...2025-04-2542 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 67: Friday Rye Day, featuring Ryes from: Castle and Key, Jack Daniels, Hard Truth, Cedar Ridge, Rossville Union, Stellum, The Beautiful & The Damned, and Dancing GoatHappy fRYEday, y'all. Today the Boys bring 8 bottles of rye, get 4 chosen at random, and do a blind tasting to see what they prefer when marketing bias is removed.
Listen along as they discover new flavors and a few surprises. Pick up these 8 bottles, invite your friends, do your own blind, listen and sip along, and Make It A Happy Friday™!
PS - the Boys send their apologies to Dudley Moore. They know your name...
2025-04-1155 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 66: "What The Fu©kiness" with Brandon Cummins of Altamar Brands, Featuring High N' Wicked Bourbon and Rye and Lagrimas Del Valle 2024 La Loma Plata and ReposadoHappy Friday, y'all! Today the Boys fill up the zoom room with a special guest, a man who wears many hats with Altamar Brands: Director of Education, The Chief Sniffer & Taster, The Troll Under The Bridge, Brandon Cummins.
Brandon supplies the Boys with bottles of High N' Wicked Bourbon and Rye and Lagrimas Del Valle 2024 La Loma Plata and Reposado. Even though he was traveling while recording and forgot to pack his own, his knowledge and passion shine through as he guides the Boys through the tasting!
And, as usual when a guest stops by, the...2025-03-281h 05WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 65: Irish Whisky Marathon: Beginner Buys and Top Shelf Flight featuring Jameson Irish Whisky, Bushmills Red Bush, Tullamore Dew, Sexton Single Malt, Teeling Single Grain, and Powers John's LaneThe Boys want to wish you and yours a Happy St Patrick's Day! And today we celebrate with a marathon of Irish Whisky, starting with a Beginner Buy line-up of Jameson, Bushmills, and Tullamore Dew. They Boys blind these 3 spirits with interesting results.
Then, on to the good stuff, with Sexton Single Malt, Teeling Single Grain, and Powers John's Lane Irish Whisky to round out a full episode of Irish Whisky suitable for any St Paddy's Day get-together!
Everybody's Irish on St Patrick's Day! So, grab your friends, buy these bottles, give a grand Irish toas...2025-03-141h 19WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 64: Question Everything: featuring John Des Rosiers and Cambio TequilaHappy Friday, friends! Today the Boys are joined by John Des Rosiers, Founder of Cambio Tequila.
Cambio is what is created when a world-class Chef turned tequila maker Questions Everything, experiments, and does everything he was told could not be done. The results are incredible.
Cambio is a rare gem in tequila: It is rich, complex, additive-free, available, and affordable. It's a newer brand now, but will soon be on everyone's Top Tequila list.
So pick up each expression (the Anejo was recently released), invite your friends, crack the bottle, and listen and sip...2025-02-281h 38WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 63: The Macallan & Fortaleza Effect: The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow and Tequila Fortaleza 2024 Winter Blend ReposadoIt's Valentine's Day, so the Boys bring two bottles worthy of a romantic, expensive holiday!
Matt brings The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow, a highland single malt. It's a bottle that breaks the budget and it's so good, it breaks your heart!
Drew brings the Tequila Fortaleza 2024 Winter Blend Reposado, a highly coveted bottle he managed to pick up at suggested retail price. That price will still have your wallet wilting like carnations on February 21st!
The Boys wax philosophical on "The Macallan Effect" and dispel the myth that Fortaleza is the "Pappy of...2025-02-141h 17WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 62: Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky featuring Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Malloy's Single Barrel and Amatitena Tequila AnejoToday the Boys bring a few bottles that just work. Together, they are sweet, spicy, and smoky!
Matt brings the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye, a Malloy's Single Barrel pick. Drew brings the Amatitena Tequila Anejo he and Matt picked up during a special tasting with the Master Distiller, Alberto Partida.
Each sip of each spirit evolves into something new, and the QuickSips™ bring out even more flavor!
While this exact single barrel is a Chicagoland pick, both the high-proof rye and the tequila are available everywhere.
So pick up these bott...2025-01-2453 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 61: Beginner Buys 6: Green River Wheated Bourbon and El Tequileno Platinum BlancoHappy New Year!
Today, the Boys celebrate the start of 2025 with another installment of the Beginner Buys series.
Matt brings the easy drinking 90-proof Green River Wheated Bourbon and Drew brings the 100% agave, traditionally made El Tequilieno Platinum Blanco.
Each bottle has a special kind of *nuance* and the QuickSips™ are fantastic in both directions!
The Boys also take this opportunity to review 2024 and look ahead to what's next in 2025.
These bottles are available everywhere, so scoop 'em up, invite your friends, listen and sip along, and Make It A...2025-01-1055 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 60: 2nd Annual 12 Minutes of Christmas, a 34 minute episode featuring Jefferson's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon and Suerte Tequila Great Lakes Tequila Club Single Barrel ReposadoMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The Boys welcome you to another Holiday Edition of the 'cast, an attempt to repeat last year's "12 Minutes of Christmas" that fails by the clock, but excels with the bottles.
Matt brings a single barrel he found in, of all places, the local grocery store! The Jefferson's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon is a smash hit!
Drew brings the Suerte Tequila Great Lakes Tequila Club Single Barrel Reposado. This one has been on the show before, but not with a suitable whiskey for the QuickSip™.
You may not be able...2024-12-2734 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEP. 59: 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Founder Ryan Thompson featuring 10th Mountain Bourbon, Rye, and American Single MaltToday the Boys welcome a special guest, Ryan Thompson, Founder and President of the 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Co. in Vail, CO.
10th Mountain is on the shelves in 20 states, and available nationally via their online shop. So pick up a bottle or three, sip and listen along. While you're at it, pick up a Tequila Ocho Anejo and play along with some delicious QuickSips™.
Follow the 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Co. in their production of top-shelf and support of our Military by finding them using the @10thmtnwhiskey handle on all the socials, in-person at thei...2024-12-131h 15WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 58: You Say Madera, I Say Madeira with Murray McDavid Single Malt Scotch Madeira Finish and Tequila G4 Blanco MaderaWelcome, and Happy Friday! Today the boys bring two beautiful bottles that pair perfectly, perhaps unexpectedly.
Matt brings the Murray McDavid Single Malt Scotch Madeira Finish, an affordable scotch that will appeal to everyone, even to those who are not yet fans.
Drew brings the Tequila G4 Blanco Madera which has a few production differences than the regular G4 Blanco, namely fermentation in a wood cask.
So why would a wood cask fermented tequila match so well with a barrel finished Scotch? Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, that's just Matt's palate genius!
Both...2024-11-2246 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 57: Doug Price of The Agave Social Club Podcast with Volans Single Barrel Reposado and Basil Hayden ToastToday the Boys are honored to be joined by Doug Price of The Agave Social Club Podcast!
Doug quickly established his podcast as the go-to source for the stories and people behind our favorite tequila brands.
In this episode, Doug shares his story, as well as his behind-the-scenes knowledge of the tequila industry. He and the Boys sip two beautiful spirits: Doug's own Single Barrel pick, the Volans Reposado Agave Social Club Single Barrel, which was aged in a used Basil Hayden barrel, and of course a Basil Hayden Toast Bourbon to complete the pairing.
...2024-11-081h 35WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 56: Another Visit from Mike Barad of the Great Lakes Tequila Club with Single Barrel picks from Suerte Tequila, Codigo 1530, Yeyo, and El Gran Legado de VidaToday an old friend of the show stops by for his 2nd visit! The Boys welcome again Mike Barad, Founder of the Great Lakes Tequila Club, to talk all things tequila and share the GLTC Single Barrel Picks to date: Reposados from Suerte Tequila, Codigo 1530, Yeyo, and El Gran Legado de Vida.
Listen along as Mike reveals his dedication, thoughtfulness, and intention in building an inclusive community and curating a line of single barrels with something for everyone.
These bottles are on shelves only in the Chicagoland area, but luckily these brands likely have other s...2024-10-251h 41WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 55: Tequila Matchmaker App featuring Siete Leguas Blanco, Nueveuno Tequila Anejo, and El Tesoro Extra AnejoToday the Boys teach you how to get active on the Tequila Matchmaker App by walking you through the nose and palate notes and scoring process.
Featured are samples of Siete Leguas Blanco, Nueveuno Tequila Anejo, and El Tesoro Extra Anejo from an earlier tasting and training event hosted by Scarlet and Grover Sanschagrin.
If these bottles are available near you, then scoop 'em up, listen, sip, and score along. If they are not available, then pick up another bottle and follow the steps to score your choice!
And as always, the Boys h...2024-10-111h 05WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 54: Bourbon Sasquatch, a conversation with Col. Steve Akley, featuring ABV Barrel Shop Single Barrel picks from Deerhammer, Hidden Barn, Neeley Family Distillery, and MB RolandToday the Boys are joined by a giant in the bourbon world, Col. Steve Akley, aka The Bourbon Sasquatch, owner and founder of the ABV Network and the ABV Barrel Shop.
Matt has been lucky enough to stop by the ABV Barrel Shop to pick up a few of Steve's Single Barrel picks that they Boys and their guest enjoy on the show:
Deerhammer American Single Malt
Hidden Barn Bourbon
Neeley Family Distillery Sweet Thumped Rye
MB Roland Bourbon "Mystery Machine"
All are bottles personally chosen by Steve Akley, and exclusively available at his ABV...2024-09-271h 19WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 53: Terroir in a Bottle with Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Straight Rye and Lagrimas Del Valle Plata 2022 Palo VerdeToday the Boys celebrate Terroir with two bottles that have plenty of, bring it in, nuance to spare.
Matt brings the Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Straight Rye, highlighting the grain in a high-altitude valley in Colorado. Drew brings the Lagrimas Del Valle Plata 2022 Palo Verde, a single-field agave release.
The QuickSips™ have a clear winner in one direction, and even a surprising realization.
Listen and sip along as the Boys share their tasting notes and random wanderings. Invite your friends and Make It A Happy Friday™!
2024-09-1341 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 52: Overdue Re-do with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled In Bond Bourbon and Lalo Tequila BlancoHappy Friday, folks! The boys sure are glad you're here as they revisit an old pairing that just never got released to the public.
Today, Matt brings the Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond Bourbon, another from one of his favorites, Heaven Hill. And Drew brings the Lalo Tequila Blanco from a family that is not too short on pedigree themselves!
The boys have had this re-do on the list for a long time, and with good reason. This is one of the best pairings ever!
The QuickSips™ are sublime, with one d...2024-08-2358 min
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Turmeric and Tequila™221. Turmeric & Tequila: Past, Present, Future “And the truth is, I have no idea what's next. My intentionality at this point is to grow this podcast, and quite simply bring together good people doing good things." — Kristen Olson Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we're celebrating a major milestone: 200+ episodes! Join me as I RE-introduce myself and dive into my personal journey, from growing up as an athlete with three younger brothers to competing in D1 lacrosse and CrossFit at the CrossFit Games. I'll also share the story behind my consulting company, KO Allian...2024-08-1425 minTurmeric and Tequila™221. Turmeric & Tequila: Past, Present, Future “And the truth is, I have no idea what's next. My intentionality at this point is to grow this podcast, and quite simply bring together good people doing good things." — Kristen Olson Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we're celebrating a major milestone: 200+ episodes! Join me as I RE-introduce myself and dive into my personal journey, from growing up as an athlete with three younger brothers to competing in D1 lacrosse and CrossFit at the CrossFit Games. I'll also share the story behind my consulting company, KO Allian...2024-08-1425 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 51: Extra Aged, Extra Proof, featuring Elijah Craig 10 year Single Barrel and Gran Dovejo Cask Strength Single Barrel AnejoThe 3rd Year of Whiskey Tequila Fridays Podcast starts off with a bang! Today the boys bring two spirits that spent some extra time in the barrel, and then was put on the shelf with some extra proof in the bottle.
Matt brings the Elijah Craig 10 year Single Barrel, a Private Barrel pick from Malloy's, and Drew brings the Gran Dovejo Cask Strength Single Barrel Anejo.
Okay, the boys know you won't find these two exact bottles on your store shelves, but you can find one similar from each producer.
Even though these a...2024-08-0951 min
100 Kenny Chesney Songs"You and Tequila" (featuring Grace Potter)"You and Tequila" (featuring Grace Potter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-08-0305 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 50: TWO YEARS! *Another* Celebration of Whiskey, Tequila, and QuickSips™Episode 50 marks Two Years of QuickSips™! The Boys are thankful for all the listeners who make it fun to release a show on two Fridays per month.
In this episode, the Boys revisit 5 pairings from the prior year, including:
1. Four Roses Small Batch Select with Calle 23 Criollo,
2. Kentucky Peerless Single Barrel with Tapatio 110,
3. Calumet Farm 16 year with G4 Extra Anejo,
4. George Dickel and Leopold Brothers Collaboration Rye with G4 Lot 12 Reposado,
5. James E Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof with Aguasol
Listen and sip along as the boy...2024-07-261h 13
Destination Celebration | Presented By National Day CalendarJuly 24, 2024 | Tequila Toasts and Cousin ConnectionsJoin us on July 24, 2024, as Destination Celebration raises a toast to family and friendship with National Tequila Day and National Cousins Day. Celebrate the spirited flavors of tequila, a versatile drink perfect for festive cocktails and shared moments. Then, cherish the special bond between cousins, those lifelong friends who feel like family. Hosts Marlo Anderson and Latoya Johnson share stories and creative ideas to enjoy these heartwarming and fun-filled celebrations. Get ready for a day of toasts and togetherness on Destination Celebration!2024-07-2402 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 49: Secondary Market Rant featuring James E. Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Aguasol Tequila Blanco and ReposadoToday the Boys bring some bottles that were once hard to find retail, but now are available everywhere. Matt brings the James E Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Drew brings the Aguasol Tequila Blanco and Reposado.
When these were not easy to find retail, they were popular on "The Secondary Market" aka "The Black Market" aka via illegal private sales between unlicensed individuals. Today, the Boys rant just a bit on their frustrations with this market, and encourage you to have a little patience.
And with these two bottles, your patience will be...2024-07-121h 05WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 48: G4 Threesome with Tequila G4 Reposado Lot 11, Single Barrel, and Lot 12Welcome to Whiskey Tequila Fridays! Today it's Drew's turn to balance the scales with an all-tequila show. He brings 3 different lots of Tequila G4 Reposado, each with a slightly different production method.
Listen along as the Boys taste these beautiful bottles, revisit their discussion on guitarists, and share another Joby Holland cover.
It will be difficult to find these exact bottles on the shelves, but the Boys hear that G4 is releasing two new lots of their Reposado: Lot 16, a return to the traditional (and similar to this episode's Lot 11), and Lot 17, which will include a...2024-06-281h 01Turmeric and Tequila™216. From Jalisco to Colorado: Sandra Carreon's Journey in Crafting Authentic Tequila It's not so much of what money or what income we can bring, but it's more what can we do for our community.” - Sandra Carreon Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, "216. From Jalisco to Colorado: Sandra Carreon's Journey in Crafting Authentic Tequila," host Kristen Olson sits down with Sandra Carreon, a passionate entrepreneur from Jalisco, Mexico, who now resides in Colorado. Together, they dive deep into the world of tequila, exploring its rich flavors and unique pairings. Sandra shares her inspiring journey from farming fields to owning a tequila brand al...2024-06-191h 02Turmeric and Tequila™216. From Jalisco to Colorado: Sandra Carreon's Journey in Crafting Authentic Tequila It's not so much of what money or what income we can bring, but it's more what can we do for our community.” - Sandra Carreon Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, "216. From Jalisco to Colorado: Sandra Carreon's Journey in Crafting Authentic Tequila," host Kristen Olson sits down with Sandra Carreon, a passionate entrepreneur from Jalisco, Mexico, who now resides in Colorado. Together, they dive deep into the world of tequila, exploring its rich flavors and unique pairings. Sandra shares her inspiring journey from farming fields to owning a tequila brand al...2024-06-191h 02WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 47: The Scotchification of Drew featuring Dewar’s 12, Chivas Regal 12, Glenfarclas 12, Signatory Mortlach 10, Signatory Auchroisk 10, Talisker 10, Bowmore 15, Ardbeg 10, and Lagavulin 16If Dickens were to write this intro, ‘ol Chuck might pen, “There is no doubt Drew does not like Scotch. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the podcast you about to hear.”
Welcome to The Scotchification of Drew.
Today, Matt brings 9, count ‘em, 9, bottles of Scotch, and leads Drew down a journey from mild to wild, easy to peaty, and in the process makes Drew a fan of Scotch!
If you dare, pick up these bottles:
Dewar’s 12
Chivas Regal 12
Glenfarclas 12
Signator...2024-06-141h 16WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 46: A.M. Scott Distillery with special guests Anthony Scott and Jess NielsenO-H? I-O? Whiskey in... Ohio? Yes, and it's fantastic!
Today the Boys welcome two guests: Tony Scott and Jess Nielsen of A.M. Scott Distillery in Troy, Ohio.
Tony and Jess share A.M. Scott's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and their 7-Year Barrel Proof Rye, give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a spirits brand from the ground up, and share everything that is going on at A.M. Scott- and there's a lot going on!
The Boys QuickSip™ with an old favorite, while Tony lets it slip that A...2024-05-2459 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 45: Blending Barrels: Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series Batch 9 and Tequila ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146 AnejoHello and Happy Friday! Today the Boys bring two bottles that break the mold (and the bank). Matt brings a very rare and expensive Bardstown Bourbon Discovery Series Batch 9, while Drew brings the more readily available and slightly less expensive Tequila ArteNOM Seleccion de 1146, an anejo from a favorite distillery.
Both bottles hold contents that have been blended from multiple barrels, and the Boys tip their hats to these Master Blenders!
Listen and sip along as the Boys geek out on barrels, bottles, and guitarists. Discover QuickSips™ that have been masterfully paired.
But most i...2024-05-1057 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 44: Beginner Buys 5: "Raw and Uncut" - Dewar's 12 Blended Scotch Whisky and Tequila Tapatio AnejoBack-to-Back Beginner Buys? Yes, please! The 5th installment of Beginner Buys is a special one.
Today the Boys bring you two special treats: A Scotch and an Anejo that fit the bill to be Beginner Buys: available, affordable, and approachable.
Matt brings the Dewar's 12 Blended Scotch Whiskey, and Drew brings the Tequila Tapatio Anejo.
Typically, a Scotch and an Anejo would be too pricey for a Beginner Buy, but the Boys know how to do this!
The QuickSips™ are delicious, and the Boys pick a clear winner. Which way do you prefe...2024-04-2646 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 43: Beginner Buys 4: JTS Brown Bottled In Bond Bourbon and Cascahuin Blanco TequilaToday the Boys bring you the fourth installment of Beginner Buys. Matt brings the JTS Brown Bottled in Bond Bourbon, a bottom-shelf treasure, and Drew brings Cascahuin Blanco Tequila, a nicely priced bottle admired by all tequilaphiles.
Although these bottles were not paired specifically for the QuickSips™, they prove to match beautifully, providing heightened flavors and long, long finishes.
So, stop by your favorite liquor outlet, find these two bottles, gather your friends, sip the liquid, savor the fellowship, and Make It A Happy Friday™.
2024-04-1237 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 42: Sneaky Juice: Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon & Tres Generaciones Cenobio's Batch Plata TequilaWelcome to a sneaky edition of Whiskey Tequila Fridays! It starts as a Beginner Buy, but quickly becomes a sneaky episode, with sneaky bottles containing sneaky juice!
Drew sneaks one past Matt and brings the Ezra Brooks Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon and the Tres Generaciones Cenobio's Batch Plata Tequila- two (maybe not so) sneaky products where the liquid inside the bottle was not produced at the home of the label on the outside of the bottle.
Matt shares deep insight to the Heaven Hill juice inside an MGP bottle, and Drew sheds light on...2024-03-221h 04
Liquortainment IncThe Fantana Sunrise Cocktail: A delightful twist on the classic Tequila SunriseThe Fantana Sunrise Cocktail, a delightful twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise, is a cocktail that brings a burst of flavor and color to any gathering. Whether you're sipping by the pool or enjoying a relaxing evening at home, this drink is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant appearance and refreshing taste.The Tequila Sunrise, the predecessor of the Fantana Sunrise, is said to have been created in the 1930s at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. However, it gained widespread popularity in the 1970s thanks to the Eagles' song "Tequila Sunrise." The Fantana Sunrise, on the...2024-03-1108 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 41: Collaboration and Innuendo: George Dickel and Leopold Brothers Collaboration Rye & Tequila G4 Lot 12 ReposadoWell, the Boys are at it again. They manage to pair two beautiful bottles that match perfectly, and they manage to act like middle-schoolers for most of the recording. You'll understand why once you know Matt brings the George Dickel and Leopold Bros Collaboration Rye. Drew brings the Tequila G4 Lot 12 Reposado aged in very old Dickel and charred French Oak barrels. It's a match made at the distillery! And it's perfect.
The QuickSips™ really make this pairing, so pick up a bottle of each, invite your friends, sit back, sip along, and Make It A Happy Friday...2024-03-0848 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 40: Aged Like a Fine Wine: Starward Single Barrel Australian Single Malt Tawny Port Aged & Don Fulano Anejo TequilaThis week the Boys bring two bottles with a ton of wine influence. Matt brings another Starward Single Barrel from Malloy's- this time the Australian Single Malt aged in Tawny Port Casks. Drew brings the Don Fulano Anejo Tequila coming out of the often-mentioned NOM 1146.
Don Fulano will be on the shelves of most high-end liquor stores. This Starward Single Barrel was exclusive to Malloy's in the Chicago area, but Starward Single Barrels abound! Find one that mentions fig and you are good to go!
So grab these bottles, share a pour for you and your...2024-02-2353 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 39: One and Done: Jim Beam Repeal Batch Bourbon and ArteNOM Seleccion de 1549 BlancoToday the Boys bring a few bottles that are really hard to find on the shelves.
Unicorns? Nah.
One Hit Wonders? No.
But these are definitely gonna be hard to find. The Boys figure they will have these bottles once and that's probably it- One and Done.
Matt brings the Jim Beam Repeal Batch Bourbon, a uniquely low-proof non-chill filtered whiskey. And Drew brings the ArteNOM Seleccion de 1549 Blanco tequila.
If you can find these bottles, then sip along as the Boys geek out on the bottles, report updates in the...2024-02-0944 min
Get ComfortableRe-Introduction - Boom Tequila is Changing: Get Comfortable!Send us a textWe wanted to put this short episode together to let you know what is going on with all the changes. Boom Tequila podcast has undergone a little make-over and moving forward will be Get Comfortable. All the things you loved about Boom Tequila are here to stay, but we have some things in store that are going to make things even better in this new chapter. We have also changed so much since we started this podcast and recorded our first trailer and introduction episode, s...2024-02-0509 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 38: Dry Barrel Pairing: Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt Single Barrel and Excellia Blanco TequilaHappy New Year, and Welcome to a dry episode of WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays. This week the boys bring two bottles with dry wine barrel influence.
Matt brings the 118 proof Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt Single Barrel. Might be tough to find this one, but they do have a standard line at 92 proof that is on shelves everywhere.
Drew brings Excellia Blanco, the third expression from this brand to make it on the show. A blanco with barrel influence? Yep!
Drink and listen as the boys tangent into a discussion of the...2024-01-1254 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 37: The 12 Minutes of Christmas: Journeyman Silver Cross 4-Grain Whiskey Single Barrel and El Tequileno Anejo Gran ReservaToday the boys are gonna sprint through with all the Christmas spirit they can muster in 12 minutes. That's right, this episode is 12 minutes, because the boys need to hurry back home and help Santa wrap the gifts.
Matt brings a Malloy's Single Barrel pick, the Journeyman Silver Cross 4 Grain Whiskey. While you may not be able to find this exact single barrel near you, there is a main line of Silver Cross 4 Grain available on the shelves.
Drew brings the El Tequileno Anejo Gran Reserva. This one is available everywhere, and is very reasonably priced cons...2023-12-2216 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 36: Beginner Buys 3: ”Man vs Amaro” with Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon and Rye, Olmeca Altos Blanco and Reposado, and St. Agrestis AmaroWell, the boys have gone and done it this time. What should have been two Beginner Buy bottles became four, with two spicy, aromatic, Amaro-laced cocktails. Merry Christmas!
Lucky for you, Old Forester and Altos are on most shelves, and any decent liquor store will have an Amaro. Sip along and make it a Happy Friday!
Happy Holidays!
2023-12-081h 14WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 35: Better With Age: Calumet Farm 16 Yr Straight Bourbon and G4 Tequila Extra AnejoToday the boys bring bottles with a little age in 'em! Matt brings the Calumet Farm 16 Year Straight Bourbon. That's right: 16 years in the barrel! Drew brings the G4 Tequila Extra Anejo, aged 4 years.
The boys took a gamble on this one, having never tasted the two bottles together before hitting Record. And the gamble paid off. The QuickSips™ reveal two more bottles the boys won't be drinking without the other.
These two spirits ain't cheap, but if you are looking to treat yourself, now is the time to do it. If you can snag them, the...2023-11-2439 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 34: Make It Hurt So Good: Kentucky Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon and Tequila Tapatio 110 BlancoToday the boys have a spicy pairing with plenty of punch. Matt brings the 114 Proof Kentucky Peerless Single Barrel Bourbon, straight from the distillery Gift Shop, and Drew brings the Tequila Tapatio 110 Proof Blanco.
Matt recounts his 2nd trip in two years to Bourbon Country to help pick a special barrel. And while very few of you will have this specific pick, there are similar bottles on the liquor store shelf.
Listen along as the boys give sneak peeks to future episodes, describe the nose and palates of these beauties, and tangent off into nonsense as...2023-11-1055 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 33: Blending Mash Bills and Blue Agaves: Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon and Calle 23 Criollo BlancoIt's been so hot this fall that the boys decided to bring back a blanco, and this time it's one of the most special they've tried to date: the Calle 23 Criollo Blanco, made with a blend of different sized blue agaves.
Matt pairs it with the Four Roses Small Batch Select Bourbon, a bottle blended with various mash bills.
Hear two new online reviews, some geeking out, a tangent here and there, nosing, tasting notes, and some QuickSips™ that require a second go!
The Criollo is harder to find, but is still out th...2023-10-2750 min
WingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsOysters, Mentors, Del Webb, Medicare, and Tequila: All on Carolina BuzzWe get you ready for the North Carolina Oyster Festival to be held October 20-22 in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Mike Wiggins fills us in on what's coming and advice how to get there early. We also talk with Kelly Tighlman, the sports and golf host, is one of the forces behind Gene's Dream and the big event, the Mentor Challenge coming up October 27 and 28 at Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach. This has grown from a local event to a regional event this year, to a national event next year. We will hear about buying a home in...2023-10-1415 minWingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsOysters, Mentors, Del Webb, Medicare, and Tequila: All on Carolina BuzzWe get you ready for the North Carolina Oyster Festival to be held October 20-22 in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Mike Wiggins fills us in on what's coming and advice how to get there early. We also talk with Kelly Tighlman, the sports and golf host, is one of the forces behind Gene's Dream and the big event, the Mentor Challenge coming up October 27 and 28 at Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach. This has grown from a local event to a regional event this year, to a national event next year. We will hear about buying a home in...2023-10-1415 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 32: A Pairing Made in History: Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye and 2003 Herradura ReposadoSummer is gone and Fall is here, so the boys must say goodbye to The Summer of Blanco. And following their epic two-part discussion with Mike Morales of Tequila Aficionado, this is the perfect episode to drop.
A year ago, the boys sipped these two, not knowing why they paired so well until recently when Mike informed them that these older Herradura's were aged in Jack Daniels barrels!
As a pairing made in history, the QuickSips™ are perfect. And as a pairing made in infamy, the boys are perfectly clueless! But they know what tastes good...2023-10-1328 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 31: Zen and The Art of Tequila Tasting: Part 2 of our Discussion with Mike MoralesFor Episode 31 we continue our discussion with Mike Morales of Tequila Aficionado Media.
Sit back, sip a pour, learn from The Expert, and Make It A Happy Friday!
Find Mike on the Socials-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntimateTequilaTastings
Instagram: https://instagram.com/timberelk
Twitter: https://x.com/timberelk
Find Tequila Aficionado Media on the Web and Socials-
https://www.tequilaaficionado.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TequilaAficionado
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tequilaaficionado
Twitter: https://x.c...2023-09-2242 min
WingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsRock Star For Vets; A Piece of Heaven in Myrtle; Tequila Tasting: Carolina Buzz Daly DigestCorey Taylor rocks House of Blues as he backs a local foundation to help vets. Another Corey, Corey Richardson, shows us a house that has it all. Get your tequila taste buds ready. And do you know the difference between cash value and replacement value on your home insurance policy? We have the answers. Plus, we take you to an off the beaten path community that is drawing lots of folks from outside the region. It's just another episode of Carolina Buzz, giving you more than 100,000 views and all the news you need in the Carolinas.2023-09-2213 minWingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsRock Star For Vets; A Piece of Heaven in Myrtle; Tequila Tasting: Carolina Buzz Daly DigestCorey Taylor rocks House of Blues as he backs a local foundation to help vets. Another Corey, Corey Richardson, shows us a house that has it all. Get your tequila taste buds ready. And do you know the difference between cash value and replacement value on your home insurance policy? We have the answers. Plus, we take you to an off the beaten path community that is drawing lots of folks from outside the region. It's just another episode of Carolina Buzz, giving you more than 100,000 views and all the news you need in the Carolinas.2023-09-2213 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 30: Intent of the Maker: A Discussion with Mike Morales of Tequila Aficionado, Part 1For Episode 30 we are honored to be joined by Mike Morales of Tequila Aficionado!
Mike is the Master Catador and Content Director for Tequila Aficionado. He is a Tequila Industry Expert and Influencer with more than 30 years of experience, Host of the "Sipping off the Cuff" and "Tequila Aficionado" web- and podcast series. As the leader of the Tasting Team, he is the Head Judge for the Tequila Aficionado Brands of Promise competition.
So reach for a tall pour, and join us for Part 1 where we discuss all things agave: old and new, right and wr...2023-09-0850 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 29: A Handsome Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Flight Featuring JTS Brown, Heaven Hill 7yr, and Henry McKenna 10yrThis Friday it's Matt's turn to steal the show, and he certainly does with this lineup. All Heaven Hill. All Bottled in Bond. All Drew has to do is sit back and drink!
Listen and sip along as the boys sample JTS Brown Straight Bourbon Bottled In Bond, Heaven Hill 7yr Bourbon Bottled In Bond, and the Henry McKenna 10yr Single Barrel Bourbon Bottled In Bond. (Have a flight then say that 3 times fast!)
These bottles are on the shelves regularly, so pick up each one, pull up a chair, fill your glass, lend an ear...2023-08-1836 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 28: Bringing the Heat: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey 110 and Terralta Blanco 110Get ready for a hot one, cuz today the boys bring the heat!
Drew brings the Terralta Blanco 110 Proof, one of the bottles featured in Episode 23: Drew's High Proof Blanco Blind Tasting. Matt brings the Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey 110 Proof, hoping to pair the rye spice with the Terralta's grassy notes.
The QuickSips™ are HOT and tasty, and there is definitely a clear winner!
These two bottles are readily available, so pick them up, sip along, and make it a Happy Friday.
We'll see if you can handle the heat!
2023-08-0445 min
WingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsTequila Fastest Selling Spirit in US: We Got Some Answers at a NC ABC StoreTequila is outselling bourbon and whisky lately. Change in tastes? Yes. Celebrities behind the brands? Yes. Agave healthier? Maybe. But as we saw and tasted from Maestro Dobel, it's the boost in sophisticated tequila production. One of our go-to experts explains.2023-07-3103 minWingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsTequila Fastest Selling Spirit in US: We Got Some Answers at a NC ABC StoreTequila is outselling bourbon and whisky lately. Change in tastes? Yes. Celebrities behind the brands? Yes. Agave healthier? Maybe. But as we saw and tasted from Maestro Dobel, it's the boost in sophisticated tequila production. One of our go-to experts explains.2023-07-3103 min
Destination Celebration PodcastJuly 24, 2023 | Family Ties & Festive Toasts: National Cousins Day & National Tequila DayToday, we're taking a moment to cherish our family bonds with National Cousins Day, as well as savoring the distinctive taste of agave with National Tequila Day. Join Marlo Anderson as we delve into the stories behind these celebrations on our journey with Destination: Celebration2023-07-2502 min
Destination Celebration | Presented By National Day CalendarJuly 24, 2023 | Family Ties & Festive Toasts: National Cousins Day & National Tequila DayToday, we're taking a moment to cherish our family bonds with National Cousins Day, as well as savoring the distinctive taste of agave with National Tequila Day. Join Marlo Anderson as we delve into the stories behind these celebrations on our journey with Destination: Celebration2023-07-2502 min
WingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsRenting Out Your Beach House, Tequila Boom, Asia in Wilmington: Carolina Buzz Daly DigestThe Carolina Buzz Daly Digest shows off the work of I Buy Cars and Houses, a company that can make your beach rental more profitable. Plus, a restaurant in Wilmington that will make you feel like you are in Asia. Plus, tequila is a top seller and we get a taste.2023-07-2108 minWingDing MEDIA™ SUPREME Video PodcastsRenting Out Your Beach House, Tequila Boom, Asia in Wilmington: Carolina Buzz Daly DigestThe Carolina Buzz Daly Digest shows off the work of I Buy Cars and Houses, a company that can make your beach rental more profitable. Plus, a restaurant in Wilmington that will make you feel like you are in Asia. Plus, tequila is a top seller and we get a taste.2023-07-2108 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 27: Whiskey & Tequila Clubs with Jason Langreder and Mike BaradToday the boys bring a few friends to join the zoom room to discuss Clubs.
Listen along as Jason Langreder, Founder of The Wheaton Whisky Club, and Mike Barad, Founder of the Great Lakes Tequila Club, discuss their motivations, challenges, and victories in starting and maintaining a spirits-themed club.
Find The Wheaton Whisky Club on the interwebs and socials:
https://thewheatonwhiskyclub.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/658110408295251/
https://www.instagram.com/the_big_red_dram/
Find The Great Lakes Tequila Club on the interwebs and soc...2023-07-211h 02WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 26: ONE YEAR! A Celebration of Whiskey, Tequila, and QuickSips™Welcome to the 1 Year Anniversary Episode!
Can you believe this makes 26 episodes over 52 weeks? Can you believe we made it this long? Can you believe you're still here?!?
To celebrate 1 Year of the Greatest Podcast To Occur Every Other Friday Featuring A Whiskey and A Tequila, the boys bring back some of their favorite bottles and do their favorite thing when drinking together: The QuickSips™
In this episode, you'll get to revisit 5 of our favorite pairings:
Herradura Blanco 92 and Yellowstone American Single Malt
The Col. EH Taylor Small Batch and Fortaleza Blanco
Tequ...2023-07-0755 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 25: Fabulous Felipe Friday: G4 Blanco, Pasote Blanco, Volans BlancoHappy Friday! Today Matt brings a bottle of tequila from NOM 1579, aka El Pandillo, and Drew matches it with two more!!! Join the boys as they celebrate the Master Distiller, Felipe Camarena, during this Fabulous Felipe Friday!
This episode continues Drew's Summer of Blancos with 3 more from El Pandillo: G4, Pasote, and Volans!
The Pasote from 1579 is getting harder to find, but it's not extinct. As it's popularity grows, G4 can be hard to come by on the shelf, and Volans is ultra-premium. The combination is amazing!
Sit back and sip along with the b...2023-06-2326 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 24: RUN to the Liquor Store!: Woodford Reserve Rye and Siete Leguas ReposadoWhat happens when the boys record in the garage when temps approach 100 degrees? A short episode with a lot of outtakes!
What happens when the boys find two beautiful bottles, available almost everywhere and all the time? They tell you to RUN to the liquor store and sip along!
Today Matt brings the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey and Drew brings Siete Leguas Reposado. The nose and palate on these are sublime, and the QuickSips™ reveal two unique journeys and one clear winner.
So listen to the boys- RUN, don't walk, to the l...2023-06-0928 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 23: Drew’s High Proof Blanco Blind Tasting: Calle 23 Criollo, Tapatio 110, Terralta 110, Herradura 92 ProofThis Friday the boys continue the "Summer of Blanco"!!! No brown liquor here today... This time it's Drew's turn with a High Proof Blanco Lineup!
The boys hope you'll sip along as they blind taste:
Calle 23 Criollo (98.6 Proof)
Tapatio 110
Terralta 110
Herradura Blanco 92 Proof
The boys bring back the Herradura Blanco 92 proof to put it through the gauntlet against the Calle 23 Criollo. Will it stand up?
Then, similar to Episode 22, they set up a double-blind tasting, but not before enjoying another cover by Joby Holland.
Once again, these are bottles that are (mos...2023-05-2645 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 22: Matt’s High Proof Bourbon Blind Tasting: Booker’s 2019-02 Shiny Barrel Batch, Booker’s 2020-03 Pigskin Batch, 1792 Full Proof, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, The Col. E.H. Taylor Barrel ProofThe boys finally did it... They let Matt off the leash so he can go full geek on a gorgeous High Proof Bourbon Lineup!
Pull up a chair and a glass and sip along as the boys blind taste:
Booker's Bourbon 2019-02 Shiny Barrel Batch,
Booker's Bourbon 2020-30 Pigskin Batch
1792 Full Proof Bourbon,
Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon,
and, last but certainly never least:
The Col. E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof!
Learn how to "blind" yourself and your friends and hear all about these beauties.
Enjoy another great song performed by Th...2023-05-1241 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 21: Springtime Sippers: Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey and Herradura Tequila Blanco 92 ProofSpring has sprung, and the boys are happy to share a few bottles with a soft, refreshing palate for those warm days and enough proof to keep you warm once the sun goes down!
Matt brings the Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey at 108 proof, and Drew brings a special Herradura Tequila Blanco 92 Proof.
The QuickSips™ are sublime and the boys can't decide the winner in a split decision. Matt chooses one direction; Drew chooses the other.
But you'll be the real winner when you're enjoying these beautiful spirits on a Springtime Friday!
Now...2023-04-2850 min
Whiskey Noobs#104: Tequila vs Mezcal vs Whiskey w/ The Agave Social ClubI specialize in tasting whiskey, but there is another spirit with a very similar tasting culture that folks like to talk about this time of year (just before the 5 of May) - tequila of course! In this episode, Doug Price of the Agave Social Club walks us through a tasting of mezcal and tequila, and we talk a bit about how similar the culture is to whiskey - it is all about the art, the good spirits, and the great people. If you aren't sure what type of tequila or mezcal you might want for this Cinco de Mayo...2023-04-231h 13WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 20: Beginner Buys 2: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bourbon and Espolon ReposadoThe boys noticed that the question they get most often is something like, "I've never tried whiskey/tequila before. Where should I start?"
So here we go with Beginner Buys 2! (or is it Deux?)
In this episode, the boys bring two bottles they think are perfect for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. Matt brings Russell's Reserve 10 Year Bourbon, and Drew brings Espolon Reposado.
Each bottle has a unique story and both fit the criteria the boys set for a Beginner Buy.
These bottles are everywhere, so pick up one of each...2023-04-1435 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 19: Double Barrel Beauties - The Final Chapter: Legent Bourbon and Excellia ReposadoRemember when CDs and DVDs had hidden bonuses called "Easter Eggs"? And if you listened or watched long enough, you'd stumble across something amazing?
This week the boys bring yet another set of bottles that boast double barrel beauty! Matt brings Legent Bourbon, the bottle that celebrates the collaboration between Beam and Suntory. Drew brings Excellia Reposado, the slightly less aged version of the Anejo featured two weeks ago, but no less complex thanks to the master blending of rested tequila in two different barrels.
This episode will end our Double Barrel Theme... for now...
...2023-03-311h 01WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 18: Double The Barrel, Double the Fun: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon and Excellia AnejoToday the boys bring bottles that have a little extra barrel influence. Once again, these two bottles go perfectly together!
Matt shares the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon, aged in two oak barrels with different characteristics.
Drew shares the Excellia Anejo, aged in two barrels that previously held two different spirits.
The QuickSips™ bring waves of both mouth-watering and mouth drying, and the long finish won't quit!
Pick up these two bottles, share with friends, and make it a Happy Friday!
2023-03-1746 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 17: Starward Single Barrel Single Grain Australian Whisky and Old School Chinaco ReposadoHappy Friday! Today the boys bring two special treats: Matt brings an Australian Whisky made of 100% wheat, the Starward Single Barrel Single Grain, and Drew brings a 20+ year old bottle of Chinaco Reposado.
These are two amazing bottles that pair so nicely together, as revealed in the QuickSips™!
You know these aren't recorded and released in order, right? Go back in time as the boys discover how to adjust the volume of the QuickSips™ to equalize proof- something they've now been doing for months. It's just like the metaverse!
So drink along and discover b...2023-03-0345 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 16: Catching Unicorns: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof & Siembra Azul 15 Anniversary Tequila ReposadoEver catch a Unicorn? How about two?
Well, this week the boys bring two bottles that are definitely Unicorn-status.
Matt brings the Colonel EH Taylor Barrel Proof Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey, and Drew brings Siembra Azul 15 Anniversary Tequila Reposado.
The boys had never tasted these two together before hitting record- they could tell it was a perfect match just by the nose!
A quick geek out on movie sequels inspires another sequel, as the boys bask in the complex flavors of an unprecedented double round of QuickSips™!
These bottles are...2023-02-1753 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 15: Widow Jane Times Two: Widow Jane 10 Year Bourbon and Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Select Widow JaneThis week the boys bring two bottles that were not only made for each other, but literally made *by* each other!
Matt brings the Widow Jane 10 Year Bourbon and Drew bings the Tequila Ocho Reposado Barrel Select Widow Jane: a beautiful Ocho aged in Widow Jane 10 year barrels!!!
What?!?
Join the boys in this journey of deliciousness as they sip two beautiful spirits. Ride along as they tangent into random movie titles. And finally, see what the QuickSips™ bring out from each glass... Hint: the finish is sublime.
BTW: Tequila Ocho rece...2023-02-0350 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 14: “Beer.” -or- “More Than The Sum…”: Sagamore Ale Cask Finished Rye and Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2020This week the boys bring two bottles that were aged in similar barrels: Beer barrels. Drew brings the Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2020 and Matt brings the Sagamore Ale Cask Finished Rye. They both agree the presence of beer adds a lot to their favorite spirits. And yet again, these are two bottles they won’t be drinking without the other, because as Matt points out, “they are more than the sum of their parts.”
The boys reference The Agave Social Club Podcast for the 2022 Winter Blend release; find the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agave...2023-01-2041 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 13: Saint Liberty Bertie’s Bear Gulch Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco with special guests Shawn Miller and Jeff Ernst of PKGD GroupIn the first episode of 2023, and the first ever with guests, the boys are joined by PKGD Group’s Chief Left Brain, Jeff Ernst, and Chief Right Brain, Shawn Miller.
Jeff introduces us to Saint Liberty Bertie’s Bear Gulch Straight Bourbon Whiskey, celebrating the Women Pioneers of whiskey during Prohibition and beyond, and produced using interesting methods.
Shawn introduces us to Tequila Primo 1861 Blanco, and its significance within the Camarena family.
Jeff drops breaking news about PKGD Group’s evolving relationship with G4! Shawn shares insight on the Confirmed Additive Free program, its impo...2023-01-0645 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 12: Happy Holidays: Willet Rye 4 Year Cask Strength Small Batch Whiskey and Grand Mayan Ultra Aged 5 Year Extra AnejoOkay, Listeners: pull the car over, sit down, and brace yourselves, because this one breaks all the rules—
The boys flip the script and sip a tequila that’s had more time in the barrel than the whiskey. It's a Holiday Miracle!
Drew brings the Grand Mayan Ultra Aged 5 Year Extra Anejo, and Matt brings the Willet Rye 4 Year Cask Strength Small Batch Whiskey. (Mind blown, right?)
Each spirit brings a flavor journey that the boys can’t get enough of, but they still manage to tangent into all kinds of Christmas Movies: Mainstre...2022-12-2346 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 11: It’s About Damn Time: Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch and Fortaleza BlancoHave you ever looked back on a project and said: “What took so long?” That is this episode.
The boys bring two of their favorite bottles—the bottles that all other bottles are judged against. Matt shares The Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch and Drew brings Fortaleza Blanco. And they both agree: It’s about damn time!
Matt tells us all about the colorful character and innovator that was The Colonel E.H. Taylor, and especially the first piece of food legislation in the US: The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. (We had whiskey legislation...2022-12-091h 01WTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 10: 2 Damn Hyped: Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Patron Silver TequilaToday, the Boys bring two bottles with plenty of hype:
Buffalo Trace Bourbon is so hyped that you can’t find it anywhere.
Patron Silver Tequila is so hyped that you can find it literally everywhere.
Matt recalls regretful (ragretful?) fashion choices of the early 90’s as Drew predicts Kanye’s downfall a full two weeks before it happened.
The Boys try something new and record this one early morning, because they double down on the hype with a special cocktail mixer that qualifies as breakfast food. And this is one time the...2022-11-2544 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 9: Pumpkins and Orange Marmalade: Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel and Pasote AnejoThis week the boys bring two great finds: The Bulleit Bourbon Single Barrel (a Malloy's store pick) and Pasote Anejo from NOM 1579.
Matt lets us behind the curtain of a barrel pick and introduces us to an incredibly creepy Uncle.
Drew drops a Golden Girls reference that 3 people will get while Matt flexes his 780 verbal score.
We review really bad movies that, for some reason, we can't stop watching.
Oh, and we find endless Pumpkin and Orange Marmalade flavors when we QuickSip™ these delicious, glorious bottles.
Find the Pasote fr...2022-11-1151 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp 8: The Cognac Cask Caper: The Glenlivet 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Tequila Ocho Anejo Continental Barrel SelectThis week, the boys continue with more finished spirits. Episode 8 features Glenlivet 14 and Tequila Ocho Continental, two great sippers that are aged in Cognac Casks. Matt brings a surprise bottle to prime the taste buds, and the QuickSip™ reveals that it's hard to top perfection.
The Glenlivet is readily available, the Ocho Continental is out there, but you have to hunt around. Two great bottles that are worth the time, money, and effort!
2022-10-2840 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp. 7: Sherry Baby: Sexton, Legent, Glendronach 12 and Patron Anejo Sherry CaskSherry, Sherry Baby... The boys go all-in on Sherry Cask Aging! Matt brings 3 "Sherry Bomb" Whiskeys: Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Glendronach 12 Year Single Malt Scotch, and Drew brings the once-per-four-years release 2021 Patron Anejo Sherry Cask (still available on the shelves, but you have to look around).
We play a Joby Holland original song: "The Days Go By" You can find it on the youtubes: https://youtu.be/DpzK3WjTtcI
2022-10-1453 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp 6: Hunting Treasures: Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond and El Tesoro Olive Oil PlatinumThis week the boys share some trophies found during their hunting expedition in The 'Burbs. They had to Castaway 79 minutes of a Big Tom Hanks tangent- basically a Green Mile of movie Geekdom. This created an Inferno of abrupt audio cuts. But don't worry, in a future episode these two Ladykillers will be sure to Post a long Toy Story from Splash to Pinocchio with plenty of great Punchline(s).
So for now, enjoy two bottles that are hunting Bosom Buddies: Heaven Hill BiB and El Tesoro Platinum in the Olive Oil bottle.
2022-09-3039 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp 5: Isn’t That Special? - Wilderness Trail Single Barrel and Tequila Ocho PuntasThe boys bring a few special bottles: A Wilderness Trail Single Barrel from Matt's trip to Kentucky and limited release Tequila Ocho Puntas. Recorded just days after James Caan's death, we reference his height, which leads of course to further tangents. Matt geeks out on Malloy's Store Picks and The Wheaton Whiskey Club and the Quick Sips™ are hot and glorious!
2022-09-1644 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp 4: Hunting Finds: Rebel 100 and Espanita AnejoThe boys share a few bottles they found while out hunting, and take a deep dive into additives in tequila. Drew lies about being a Sagittarius and Matt totally abuses the Hype Horn.
2022-09-0239 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp 3: Random Picks: Driftless Glen Single Barrel Rye & El Tequileño Reposado Gran ReservaThe boys sample two random picks from their collection, make vague references to billiard balls, explain single barrel expressions, mention nuance around 15:00, there's a "Hot Dog!" at 18:30 and seemingly endless discussion of Laurence Fishburne. These bottles are available everywhere, so grab one of each, listen along, and make it a Happy Friday!
2022-08-1946 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastEp 2: Beginner Buys: Evan Williams 1783 and CimarronEpisode 2: Beginner Buys: Evan Williams 1783 and Cimarron Blanco and Reposado
2022-08-051h 03Turmeric and Tequila™149. Inspiro Tequila: Mara Smith“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” -Aristotle More (Inspiro) tequila, please! Yes, we are jumping back into the tequila pool with an awesome, woman owned and operated, emerging brand, Inspiro Tequila. I am so excited for this conversation because Founder, Mara Smith, is beyond intentional with the product and the brand. This is a product for women, by women and is actually clean (completely additive free)! Mara shares her journey thus far in the overly crowded beverage industry, her inspiration behind the name, and the overall mission. She couldn’t find a...2022-08-0351 minTurmeric and Tequila™149. Inspiro Tequila: Mara Smith“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” -Aristotle More (Inspiro) tequila, please! Yes, we are jumping back into the tequila pool with an awesome, woman owned and operated, emerging brand, Inspiro Tequila. I am so excited for this conversation because Founder, Mara Smith, is beyond intentional with the product and the brand. This is a product for women, by women and is actually clean (completely additive free)! Mara shares her journey thus far in the overly crowded beverage industry, her inspiration behind the name, and the overall mission. She couldn’t find a...2022-08-0351 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastFavorites First: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye & El Tesoro ReposadoEpisode 1 is finally here! The boys share two of their favorites: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye and El Tesoro de Don Felipe Reposado
2022-07-2245 minWTF - Whiskey Tequila Fridays PodcastWhiskey Tequila Fridays IntroductionWelcome to Whiskey Tequila Fridays, our podcast where we drink Whiskey, drink Tequila, we educate, we libate, and we have a little fun!
2022-07-2201 minTurmeric and Tequila™143. The History of Tequila“Save Water. Drink Tequila.” -Everyone Tequila! I am excited to welcome tequila expert, Mike Morlales, to the T&T mic! Mike Morales it a Master Catador (taster) and co-managing partner of Tequila Aficionado Media and TequilaAficionado.com. He is an Amazon bestselling author of several books including his latest, The Consumer Catador Course: A comprehensive course for Tequila Lovers from field-to-glass and so much more. Mike is basically the tequila go-to guy! We talk about the tequila industry, famous brands, tequila history and how true tequila might go extinct!? Mike shares his knowledge on how to r...2022-06-221h 07Turmeric and Tequila™143. The History of Tequila“Save Water. Drink Tequila.” -Everyone Tequila! I am excited to welcome tequila expert, Mike Morlales, to the T&T mic! Mike Morales it a Master Catador (taster) and co-managing partner of Tequila Aficionado Media and TequilaAficionado.com. He is an Amazon bestselling author of several books including his latest, The Consumer Catador Course: A comprehensive course for Tequila Lovers from field-to-glass and so much more. Mike is basically the tequila go-to guy! We talk about the tequila industry, famous brands, tequila history and how true tequila might go extinct!? Mike shares his knowledge on how to r...2022-06-221h 07Turmeric and Tequila™128. Tequila Undiscovered“When life gives you lemons, grab salt & tequila!” - Everyone TEQUILA! That's right, we are on episode 128 and this is our first podcast dedicated to the one and only tequila. I personally apologize for such a delayed highlight on our favorite spirit! So, let's jump in... Today I welcome Dino Espejo to the T&T Mic! Dino grew up in Brooklyn/Long Island, but has lived in Denver since 1998. Dino is the Founder of Tequila Undiscovered (private tasting events and pop ups), a long time entrepreneur, tequila enthusiasts, and currently works with affective needs...2022-01-2653 minTurmeric and Tequila™128. Tequila Undiscovered“When life gives you lemons, grab salt & tequila!” - Everyone TEQUILA! That's right, we are on episode 128 and this is our first podcast dedicated to the one and only tequila. I personally apologize for such a delayed highlight on our favorite spirit! So, let's jump in... Today I welcome Dino Espejo to the T&T Mic! Dino grew up in Brooklyn/Long Island, but has lived in Denver since 1998. Dino is the Founder of Tequila Undiscovered (private tasting events and pop ups), a long time entrepreneur, tequila enthusiasts, and currently works with affective needs...2022-01-2653 min
Film HustlersHow to Create and Sell Your Own Tequila with Eric BuccioMark and Rod talk with Eric Buccio, founder , President, and CEO of Casa Mexico Tequila. They go over Eric’s childhood and what gave him the inspiration to go off on his own and found a tequila company. The guys go over the intricacies of founding your own business and what it would take the average person to start their own tequila company. Plus some funny stories from their past and what it was like working with the Mexican government!A Jam Street Media Production.
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