Chi Spirits Guys

This week the Guys check out the Ready to Drink cocktail brand Tip Top, one of the top brands in the ever expanding RTD category. They sample through 6 different cocktails, breakdown each one and determine if these premade cocktails stand up to the their classic counterparts.

This week the Guys are joined again by special guest Andy and multiple interns to discuss Jack Daniels. They try some of the recent high end special releases JD has put out on the market and break down what could be some of the best pours the distillery has to offer.

This week the guys are joined by very special guest and friend of the show, Andy. He joins them to try one of Scotland's iconic brands, The Glenlivet. They sample through 3 (or possibly 4) expressions of this scotch maker and see if it earns Andy's seal of approval.

Joined again by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the Guys check out the popular Texas distillery, Still Austin. They breakdown a wide variety of expressions, including a few limited releases, and see what Still Austin has to offer.

This week the guys are talking about agave. They check out up and coming mezcal brand, Mala Mia. They sample through 4 of their expressions and break down each one and how different various types of agave can be.

The Guys check out Laws Whiskey from Colorado. Joined by more special guests, they break down 4 expressions of Laws and give their in-depth review.

This week the guys deep dive an emerging spirits category, American Single Malt Whiskey. Joined by Intern Vic and an all star group of guests (including their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon), they sample single malt whiskey from 6 different American distilleries. Is this new category for real? Find out here.

This week the guys are talking Texas whiskey from Balcones Distilling. They also discuss the greater category of American Single Malt whiskey its recent development.

This week the guys are talking about Drumshanbo Gin from Ireland. They explore 3 unique expressions from the distillery and discuss what makes the brand special.

The guys are sampling through some fun new items (and a few old ones) from one of their favorite craft distilleries, Star Union. They are joined again by Chris and Kat from Bonding Over Bourbon, so they can introduce this brand to them and get their professional breakdown of each unique expression.

150th Episode!!! Joined by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the guys examine the prominent Colorado distillery, Breckenridge. They sample through 5 of their bourbon whiskey offerings as well as a rum and breakdown each expression.

This week the guys examine a tequila brand they just discovered called Casa Maestri. They taste through the brand's blanco, reposado and anejo expressions and do an in depth breakdown of their flavor profiles.

This week the guys check out Yellowstone Bourbon (made in Kentucky, not Yellowstone). They sample through 5 very different expressions, breaking down each as they go. Jon is finally confronted about his infamous cornbread.

Joined again their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the guys are trying the newest release from the Remus lineup, the Repeal Reserve Series 8. To accurately compare this latest offering they taste through Series 4 through 8 to see how this latest expression stacks up to its predecessors.

This week we're joined by our friends from Bonding Over Bourbon to talk about the Dominican rum brand that Jenny discovered on her recent Caribbean cruise.

This week the guys (joined again by a trio of interns) are trying a variety of aged Dewars. They get into 12, 15 and 25 year expressions and discuss the tasting notes between ages. Admittedly, half of this episode is intern shenanigans.

This week the guys are joined by their entire intern team to talk about the N/A aperitif brand Ghia. Wine expert Damien also joins to lend his expert palate to the cause. They sample through Ghia's signature aperitif as well as an array of different spritzes the brand offers.

It's Jamaican rum time! This week the guys taste through the 8 marks of Hampden. Joined again by an all star cast, they breakdown each expression and give you their (allegedly) expert opinions and share some fun stories about their experiences with the brand and with Jamaica.

The Guys are celebrating Oktoberfest! Joined by a few special guests, they try a dozen different Oktoberfest beers to find out which is best to celebrate the season.

Parker and Jon (joined by some special guests) recount their recent trip to South Florida and discuss a distillery they visited in Islamorada (in the Florida Keys). They managed to bring back a number of spirits from this distillery as well as some fun stories.

The Guys are back with a new group of expressions from one of their favorite brands, New Riff. The sample through some of these newest offering from the Newport, KY distillery and discuss how they feel the distillery is progressing.

The Guys are joined by Jenny to talk about a new and exciting rum label, Great Shearwater Rum. The founders call into the show to talk about how the brand got started, their process and then walk everyone through a few of their rums they were kind enough to share.

The Guys (joined again by intern Vic) discuss the cask finish collection from Dewars. They taste through the collection and discuss how each unique finish impacts the final product. After, they sample a few other scotches to compare.

The guys are in their new studio and Jon is back from an adventure in Mexico. He shares some of his experiences and more importantly some of the great mezcal he discovered. He shares 5 expressions from Convite that the guys break down and see if they can change Intern Vic's opinion on mezcal.

The Guys are back for a very special episode. They are joined by an all-star panel to taste through the 2023 releases of BTAC. They breakdown each expression of this coveted line and let you know how it holds up.

Producer Jenny traveled to Casper, WY and found Backwards Distilling there. She tells the guys about her experience at their tasting room and shares some select bottles she brought back from her trip. The guys and a few special guests taste through these and break down these Wyoming made spirits.

The guys continue to expand the scope of the premiere spirits podcast by tackling a new category, non-alcoholic spirits. This week they check out N/A juggernaut, Lyre's. They taste through 3 of their premix drink varieties and discuss this ever growing category.

This week the guys are checking out the pride of Owensboro, Green River. Being the 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky they have some history. The guys discuss the brand and taste through the unique whiskey expressions Green River has to offer.

This week (for the first time) the guys are talking about Port wine. They welcome in a wine expert to help navigate some of the different types that are out there and taste though thee unique expressions.

This week the guys are finally back to talking whisky with Glenmorangie Scotch. They break down a few of their best known expressions and introduce Intern Ali to the brand.

This week the guys are changing gears and trying something a little different, cognac. They sample through 5 expressions from from legendary cognac producer, Pierre Ferrand. Intern Ali makes her triumphant return to the pod this week (as well as friend of the show, Scott).

The Guys are bringing in the new year with Barrel Proof Bourbon. They sample through 5 different Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vintages. These are all C releases (the third and final release of each year). They go on this journey through time to compare the differences of this Elijah Craig expression over the years.

It's the end of 2023 and that means it's time for the annual Chi Spirits Guys Awards! The guys have nominated a wide variety of spirits, distilleries and even guests from this year's episodes in a number of categories. The categories this year are Best Distillery Visit, Gin of the Year, Agave Spirit of the Year, Best Unconventional Spirit, Rum of the Year, Best Guest and Whiskey of the Year. Who will this year's the winners be?

Just in time the holidays, the guys try a wide variety of boozy store bought egg nogs. There is a lot to break down when you're talking a half dozen egg nog brands with different base spirits.

This week the guys are getting into some rye whiskey. Specifically, they explore a variety of rye whiskey with different unique finishes. Stout, rum, wildly different wines, they're exploring some very unique fishes on rye whiskeys.

The third and final matchup of the 2023 Fantasy Spirits Competition. Parker vs Jon. Vic joins the show to judge this deciding round. Who will win?

A rare beer episode! The guys take a look at Goose Island's iconic annual release, Bourbon County Brand Stout. They sample through an original stout and a bunch of variants from years past to get ready for this year's release.

The newest release from the George Remus lineup is here, Remus Repeal Reserve Series 7. The guys try it out against some of the previous releases and see how this newest expression stacks up. They taste through Series 4 - 7 to break down just how different each year's offerings are. They also sample the 2023 Gatsby for good measure.

It's Round 2 of this year's Fantasy Spirits Matchup! Parker vs Jon, who will win? Special guest judge Daniel joins the show to decide who will win matchup #2.

It's time for the 3rd season of our Fantasy Spirits Matchup! Parker vs Jon, who will win this best of 3 showdown? Special guest judge Andy joins the show to decide who will win matchup #1.

The guys travel far and wide for good content and this week's episode is proof of that. During a recent visit to Gibraltar they stopped by local distillery Spirit of the Rock. They managed to bring a few bottles back across the pond and sample them with a few special guests while recounting their experience at the distillery and in Gibraltar as a whole.

The guys are talking agave again, this time they're exploring La Luna. Mezcal Jon is in peak mezcal mode for this one. They are joined by noted mezcal enthusiast and friend of the show Daniel. Together they sample through a variety of La Luna expressions and discuss some 90's wrestling among other fun tangents.

This week the guys talk about Sipsmith gin. Joined by some special guests (including Jon's mom) they discuss the brand's background and sample through 3 very different expressions of this London Dry Gin brand. They breakdown each and give some very honest feedback on which one has the most to offer.

It's that time of year again! The Fantasy Spirits Competition is back for its third season. Jon and Parker will square off in the blind tasting competition you've all grown to love. But first they need to draft their teams. Who will set themselves up for success and glory and who will lead themselves to failure and despair? Find out on this season's draft.

The guys are talking about classic cocktails again, this week it's the Negroni. Joined by some special guests, they discuss the history of the drink and try the classic version compared to some of the most popular variations.

This week the guys are joined by 2 special, first time guests to talk about WhistlePig Rye. They sample through a few of the very different rye expressions from this Vermont based distillery and breakdown where each comes from and which ones standout.

The guys discuss one of the most sought after bourbons in all of the land, Blanton's. They sample through 3 different expressions (including Gold and Straight From The Barrel) and break down each, deciding whether or not it's really worth all of the hype.

The guys explore the Panama rum brand Grander. Listeners may remember some of their bottles from prizes Parker won from Jon after his victory in the fantasy spirits completion. The guys sample through a few of their unique, single barrel expressions and compare them to another notable rum from Panama.

The guys are joined by the cofounder of Prolijo Mezcal to deep dive the brand, their process, their history and of course the guys sample through some of the new Prolijo expressions. The guys then give their in-depth takes on each expression and let the people know which ones to look out for.

In their first ever wine episode, the guys try a variety of rosés to figure out what they should be enjoying before summer is over. Wine expert Damien joins the show to help guide them through this journey and explain what exactly rosé is all about.

This week the guys are talking Texas whiskey with Yellow Rose Distilling. Producer Jenny talks about her recent visit there and shares some of the whiskey she brought back for everyone to review. Then, the guys answer your mailbag questions.