Howdy there, caskers! It’s been a whirlwind of a month! After all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, birthdays, and the gently aggressive caress of COVID, we are happy to say that C&C is back! This Valentines day it’s okay to be a little frosty. So long as it involves a little sweet treat of ice wine.

Fred switches things up this week with one of the most popular brewed beverages in the world: Tea.

Welcome to the fourth and final chapter of Whisk(e)y Winter. Ever heard of Singani? In this episode, you’ll hear tale and tune of this Bolivian eau de vie.

In the third installment of Whisk(e)y Winter we hear a tale of love that transformed the Japanese whisky market. Fred also describes some of the unique features that make Japanese whisky so exceptional.

Ahh, the wonderful world of whisky and… lawn care?! Whisk(e)y Winter continues as we explore whisky with no “E”. Fred takes us to Scotland where we learn regional whisky profiles, which glass to drink from, and the connection between whiskey and your lawn.

Welcome to our first episode of Whisk(e)y Winter! What is up with the different spellings of whisk(e)y? Well, it’s not nearly as clear as you’d think. We’re starting our few weeks’ tour in America, where Bourbons and Tennessee whisk(e)ys abound. Next week: Scotch.

Time to ask our host, Fred, some questions! It's a fun, casual episode (Fred didn't prep the answers, so it's all off the cuff), feat. the producers. Here are the questions that were sent in: - Is homebrewing a dying hobby? - Could I be allergic to sulfites? - Has anyone ever brewed a beer using breakfast cereal? - Is the quality of wine today any better than wine made centuries ago? - What is Fred's favorite whiskey? - Can you ferment milk? - Are there cultures or areas of the world who have never made alcohol? - What is the most popular beverage in the world today?

Giving you the tools you need to be hop-savvy, even if you prefer an American style light Pilsner to an aggressively hopped Imperial IPA. Delicious, dank, and a little dangerous. And don’t forget: we’re doing a Q& A episode in a few weeks, and we want your questions! Check out the Contact page on our website (thecaskandthecurious.com) and send your inquiries on over.

Mead (sometimes referred to as honey wine) is made by fermenting honey, sometimes including herbs or fruits. It's an ancient drink, found in quite a few countries, but is famously related to Samhain...known today as Halloween.

This episode is all about spirits: the favorite drinks (not all alcoholic, of course) of some famous writers, painters, musicians, and actors. There's someone in here for everyone: Ernest Hemmingway; Ian Fleming; Truman Capote; Harper Lee; Maya Angelou; Vincent Van Gogh; Pablo Picasso; Frida Kahlo; Elvis Presley; John Lennon and George Harrison; Eartha Kitt; Jim Morrison; Bela Lugosi; Boris Karloff; Lon Chaney Jr.; Bruce Lee; the cast of Bewitched; and Walt Disney. Will there be a dad joke about Frankenstein? Absolutely.