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Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re kicking off the new year with a full breakdown of Pursuit Spirits Triple Mash Bourbon Whiskey 108 Proof. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: what is a Non-Distiller Producer and why they are more relevant now than ever. I also cover the newly released Top 100 American Whiskey's of 2025, ranked by Fred Minnick. Find the full list here https://www.fredminnick.com/2026/01/21/2025-top-100-ranked/ Buy Pursuit Spirits here https://pursuits...

Send us Fan Mail Three Chord “Riot” Review + Whiskey News + Celebrity Whiskey Deep Dive In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Thanksgiving week with a full breakdown of Three Chord’s new “Riot” Double Bonded Rye — a blend of two bottled-in-bond ryes from Bardstown and MGP. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: the evolution of celebrity whiskey and why the category is more legitimate than ever. I also cover a few quick whiskey stories from this week, including Elijah Craig rele...

Send us Fan Mail Angel’s Envy Peated Rye Review + Legacy Series Comparison | Whiskey News + Holiday Kickoff After a long break behind the mic, we’re back — and kicking off the holiday season with a deep dive into one of the most interesting bottles I’ve had on my shelf: the Angel’s Envy distillery-only rye finished in peated Scotch casks. In today’s episode, I break down this unique release with full nose, palate, and finish notes, and compare it side-by-side with our own McTavish Spirits L...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding the Three Tier System + RNDC Leaves California | Industry Breakdown The three tier system is the backbone of how alcohol is legally sold in the United States—and whether you love it or hate it, every brand has to play by its rules. In today’s episode, I break down the state of distribution following RNDC’s major announcement to exit the California market. This decision could have massive ripple effects across the industry, and I share my thoughts on what it mean...

Send us Fan Mail As a small craft NDP in the whiskey industry, you need to be creative as to what makes you stand out as a brand. One of the best ways I think to do that is transparency. Today, I talk about why I think brand transparency matters while building a whiskey brand. Other topics discussed include: - Announcing Rhode Island distribution for McTavish Spirits! - Making moody TikToks - Saga Spirits Signs Distro Deal w/ Southern Glazers - Belle Meade is Back in Nelson ...

Send us Fan Mail It's one of the most popular types of bourbons in the world, but not many people know exactly what it is. Today, we discuss what exactly a "wheated bourbon" is while sampling the new Penelope Wheated Bourbon. Also discussed: Outdoor Boys retirementAnnabelle causing destruction in New Orleans?Middle West Spirits acquires Old ElkLofted Spirits names Dan Callaway Master Blender & more!Check out Making McTavish Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_snA...

Send us Fan Mail After taking a bit of a break, I thought now was a better time than ever to bring back the podcast. I discuss what I've been doing the last year, including starting McTavish Spirits w/ Graham McTavish and traveling the country selling whiskey. I also discuss our inaugural release, The Warchief Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey, and talk about the process of creating a whiskey from scratch and why we chose what ended up being The Warchief. Buy McTavish Spirits here https...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm joined by my brother Kale and we get back down to the roots of what Who Gives A Dram is all about - good ole' fashion whiskey, movies & MMA. We discuss the 80th Anniversary of D Day, our favorite war movies, the rumors surrounding McGregor v Chandler, pricing around whiskey and how much is too much, our most anticipated movies & tv shows for the second half of 2024, and much more, all while reviewing a High West Single Barrel I've had for years. Buy Mc...

Send us Fan Mail Today's topics include: UFC 302, Peaky Blinders movie, Godzilla Minus One, Mike Flanagan directing Exorcist remake, and the future of whiskey. Buy McTavish Spirits here www.mctavishspirits.com