On this episode I'm celebrating Scotchtober by doing a beer and a Shot. I'm tasting Buchanan's 12 year Master Blend Blended Scotch along side my favorite style of beer, a Scotch Ale from Founders Brewery, Dirty Bastard. The 2 are a perfect pairing, especially on a cool fall night. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

On this episode I share a glimpse into the conversations I have with sales reps in the Spirits World when they are trying to sell me on thier products. First is my conversation with Chattermark Distillery from Charleston, Mass, then Taconic out of New York, and finally Independent Bottler Douglas Laing from Scotland. All around good conversations were had, and some things ended up making it in to the store. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

On this episode I am celebrating Scotchtober by tasting Single Malt Scotch from 2 of Scotlands most historic distilleries, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich, but not just any old bottlings, I am tasting Rum finished offerings from both. It combines the joy of drinking Scotch on a cool fall night with some od the flavors of summertime. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

This is my conversation with Jeff Duckhorn, Master Distiller from Redwood Empire. We talk about the short history of the brand, its rise to an almost cult status Whiskey brand, and what the future holds for Redwood Empire. We also discuss some of the other projects that are happening at the distillery, such as Benhams Gin and some other cool Whiskies. This may be the highlight of my Spirits life. I cannot thank Jeff enough for taking the time to do this with me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

It's Thursday and I'm getting ready for the weekend by celebrating Scotchtober with 2 Single Malt Scotchs from my favorite region of Scotland, the Highlands. First up is Royal Brackla, the first distillery allowed by the King to use the word Royal. Then I taste Glen Garioch (pronounced Glen Geery). The fall brings us perfect Scotch drinking weather, and these 2 a perfect for drinking. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

On this episode of Thursday Night Tasting I am joined by my friend Peter and we taste a player in the ever-growing American Single Malt category, Old Line out of Baltimore, MD. The Whiskies are fantastic and Tasting them with friends make them even better. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

After surviving Bourbon Heritage Month, I took a few days to myself and did some apple picking. That inspired me to taste a bunch of Apple Brandys, including Lairds, which is actually America's original and oldest spirit. Fall, in New England with Apple Brandy, what could be more perfect. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

On the last Bourbon focused episode of Bourbon Heritage Month, I do a quick outdoor tasting of 3 different Bourbon bottlings from my friends at Redwood Empire. And they are all fantastic. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

On this episode I continue celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by reminiscing about the day I spent at Heaven Hill Distillery, and making a case for Heaven Hill being held in the same regards as Buffalo Trace and Jim Beam. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message

On today's podcast I am celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by tasting Bower Hill Bourbon, a bottle I picked up on a recent weekend getaway to New Hampshire. It cost me $40, and apparently it beat Pappy in a blind tasting a few years ago,so I had to give it a shot. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at [email protected]. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-beams/message