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George Remus made millions bootlegging during Prohibition, lived like Gatsby, married a woman named Imogene, then murdered her in broad daylight. The kicker? He defended himself in court…and walked free.This episode of Arsenic Culture dives into one of the wildest real-life crime sagas in American history: 

Welcome to the sweet, syrupy, slightly unhinged world of Dirty Soda: a drink that somehow combines Diet Coke, coconut syrup, cream, and religious guilt.In this Spill, Matt and Jason break down how a Mormon workaround for coffee and booze turned into a national flavor phenomenon, complete with TikTok trends, sugar bombs, and yes… KFC's Peaches & Cream Mountain Dew. We dive into the Utah roots of chains like Swig, explore the absurd combinations people swear by, and try to figure out why anyone would add dairy to Dr Pepper.Is it delicious? Is it disgusting? Is it a gateway soda to worse decisions?Tune in and find out.#DirtySoda #ArsenicCulture #TheSpillhttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

In 1857, nearly 10% of Hong Kong's European population was poisoned by bakery bread laced with arsenic. Was it political sabotage, racism-fueled hysteria, or just one hell of a bakery blunder?In this episode, we dive into the chaos of colonial paranoia, courtroom drama, and the wild trial of Cheong Ah-lum, a baker who offered to behead himself and his entire family in court.

Let's get this out of the way: Michael Malloy should not have survived. But somehow, this Irish-born New York City drunkard became the most hilariously unkillable man in Prohibition-era history.In this episode of The Spill, Matt, Jason, and Kendra unravel the unbelievable tale of MichaelMalloy, a man so dedicated to booze, and so impervious to death, that he turned a murder plotinto a months-long disaster for the people trying to kill him.We're talking poisoned drinks, gas chambers, frozen nights, car crashes, and more. All in aplot so stupid, so desperate, and so darkly funny, it could've been written by the Coen Brothers.This is easily one of the wildest, most entertaining stories we've ever told on this show. Weguarantee you'll laugh, wince, and immediately start retelling it to your friends.#MichaelMalloy #TrueCrime #DrunkHistory #Prohibitionhttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Oregon's liquor agency was caught hoarding rare bourbon for themselves, and you won't believe how deep the favoritism and sketchy behavior went. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra break down the OLCC scandal, the shady bourbon allocation system, and what it reveals about liquor politics in America.Are these “rare bottle lotteries” actually rigged? Is government-run alcohol distribution the lesser evil? And most importantly… should we start our own damn club?Drop a comment and tell us what you think.

Welcome to another episode of The Spill, where Arsenic Culture dives deep into the boozy drama behind Pisco, a brandy-like spirit that's at the center of a long-standing rivalry between Peru and Chile. Matt, Jason, and Kendra sip, squabble, and sort through history, origin myths, and flavor notes to figure out: who actually owns Pisco?If you've ever wondered what makes Pisco different from brandy, why South Americans take it so damn seriously, or whether the Pisco Sour is Peruvian or Chilean, this one's for you.Hit that like button, throw us a sub, and tell us your favorite underdog booze in the comments.#Pisco #PiscoSour #SpiritsCulture #ArsenicCulture #BoozeWarshttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

A 25-year-old cold case. One beer can. And a DNA match that cracked the case, this is one of our wildest Heavy Pours yet.In this true crime twist, Kendra takes us through the bizarre and tragic murder of Dustin Kjersem, finally solved when police linked DNA from a tossed beer can to the killer: Daren Christopher. This isn't your average murder mystery, this one ties beer, bad decisions, and forensic science together in a way only Arsenic Culture could tell it.Come for the chaos, stay for the cold case.#TrueCrime #BeerCanMurder #ForensicDNAhttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

What do a warrior medallion, an ancient amphora, and a secret blend of Mediterranean botanicals have in common? They're all part of the mysterious and bold story of Metaxa—Greece's signature spirit that defies easy categorization.Matt and Jason sip through Metaxa's layered history, from its roots in 1888 to its ties with the Salamina Warrior Emblem, the Amphora bottle, and the elusive Spyros Cask. Is it a brandy? A fortified wine? An international flex with stars on the label? Yes.If you've ever wondered what Metaxa really is—or why it's showing up in cocktail bars from Athens to Austin—this episode spills it all.#Metaxa #GreekSpirits #TheSpillhttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

The Whiskey Trust wasn't just about bourbon—it was a full-blown criminal syndicate. From strong-arm tactics and price-fixing to actual attempted bombings of rival distilleries, this was a booze empire built on intimidation and greed. Matt, Jason, and Kendra unpack the chaos behind America's most corrupt alcohol monopoly, reveal how it tried to murder Dr. Jokichi Takamine (yes, the Koji whiskey guy), and dive into the shadowy rise of the Distillers and Cattle Feeders Trust.Whether you're a whiskey lover, history nerd, or true crime junkie, this one hits all the notes.#WhiskeyTrust #WhiskeyHistory #TrueCrimehttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

This episode is not for the faint of liver. We asked: what alcohol is — or should be — illegal? From neon tourist trap moonshine to actual fermented spit beer (yes, really), we run down the worst offenders in the booze world.Also featured: 

Dan Aykroyd didn't just star in Ghostbusters—he believes in ghosts, aliens, and psychic energy. Naturally, he made a vodka filtered through ancient crystals and bottled in a glass skull.In this Heavy Pour, Matt, Jason, and Kendra explore the paranormal backstory behind Crystal Head Vodka, including the legend of the Mitchell-Hedges skull, ancient Mayan curses, and a daughter who rebranded a literal “Skull of Doom” into a cancer-curing love crystal.It's weird. It's wild. It's a vodka story only Arsenic Culture could pour out.#CrystalHeadVodka #DanAykroyd #ArsenicCulturehttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Wild Turkey asked Buffalo Trace for help. Buffalo Trace said, “Sure, we'll use your recipe... but we're gonna do it our way.” Fourteen years later, Wild Turkey tasted the final product and basically said, “Yeah, this ain't it.” What followed is a bourbon hand-me-down saga involving secret barrels, shady brokers, inflated secondary prices, and a bunch of bottles now floating around under a lot of different labels.Was this a rare collectible masterpiece—or just a $3,500 accident?In this episode of The Spill, Matt, Jason, and special guest Kendra dive into the infamous Buff Turkey debacle, tasting the whiskey, unpacking the shady labeling, and debating whether this whole thing was a smart pivot or bourbon dumpster fire.

We crack open a bottle of Burgundy and uncork one of the wildest scams in wine history: the rise and fall of Rudy Kurniawan—the man who sold millions in fake bottles to billionaires, auction houses, and wine snobs alike.Matt takes Jason (and you) through Rudy's rise from mystery man to collector god, his infamous $24.7 million wine auction, and the moment it all came crashing down thanks to a French winemaker who called bullshit.If you've ever dropped $15 on a bottle and wondered who the hell spends $500,000 on fermented grape juice, this one's for you.

What happens when a liquor store claims they landed the oldest Old Forester barrel pick ever — and then quietly walks it back? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason dive into a controversial New York store pick that was supposed to be 11 years old… but wasn't.We break down:How this pick blew up on the secondary marketThe age statement “mistake” that raised red flagsWhether this was a shady move or a genuine slip-upAnd of course… how the damn thing actually tastes#OldForester #WhiskeyScam #BarrelPick #Bourbon #WhiskeyDrama #ArsenicCulture #WhiskeyTube #LiquorStorePick #BourbonControversy #thespillhttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Welcome to Arsenic Culture. This Heavy Pour dives deep into the elusive, “allegedly illegal” world of the bourbon secondary market. From Facebook secret groups and coded lingo to John Wick status bottles and $2,000 price tags, this episode exposes how rare bourbon gets bought, sold, and—maybe—smuggled in the modern age.We talk insider etiquette, scam red flags, Buffalo Trace's crackdown, and how collectible bottles like Pappy and Blanton's turned into high-stakes currency.

Are crème liqueurs the ultimate guilty pleasure—or just boozy sugar bombs disguised as dessert? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason crack open two neon-colored, cereal-inspired cream liqueurs—Bedrock Bliss (Fruity Pebbles) and King Cake Cream—and get brutally honest about what's actually inside these indulgent drinks. From the science behind why they don't spoil to the insane calorie count of a single pour, this is your crash course in the creamy side of liquor. Plus: a quick dive into colonial milk punch, clarified cocktails, and a surprise mention of Fight Milk (yes, really).

Margaritas, myths, and some questionable decisions — welcome to our Cinco de Mayo Spill!

This week, Matt and Jason open one of the most legendary bottles in bourbon history: A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16-Year Bourbon. Distilled in 1974 at the now-lost Michter's Distillery in Pennsylvania, Hirsch is one of the rarest and most sought-after unicorns among bourbon collectors.We walk you through the wild backstory — from its humble Pennsylvania beginnings, to years forgotten in stainless steel tanks, to becoming a crown jewel in the bourbon world.Come raise a glass with us inside a private cellar for this once-in-a-lifetime tasting.

We flew to Jamaica, stayed at Sandals Montego Bay, and did what any irresponsible podcast would do — cracked open a bottle of Wray & Nephew overproof rum and tested the limits of good judgment. This 126-proof Jamaican staple is everywhere on the island, and locals had one reaction when they saw us with it: "Good luck, white boys."In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Drew:Explore the wild culture behind Wray & NephewLearn Jamaican drinking traditions (including mixing it with Ting, Boom energy, and...milk?)Dive into overproof rum's naval origins, local reverence, and medicinal usesBarely survive a few tastings while dodging security and resort staff

We dive into the incredible history of Fortaleza Tequila — from its roots in the Sauza family to its modern-day revival of a 19th-century microdistillery. Is this the best artisanal tequila you can buy today? Join Matt and Jason as they sip through Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions, sharing tasting notes, regional history, and the TikTok-fueled hype that brought Fortaleza back into the spotlight.

In this special Spill episode, Jason sits down with Bruce Russell of Wild Turkey—alongside Anthony and Kenny from The Mashup podcast—to talk bourbon heritage, brand legacy, and the much-anticipated return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year Bourbon.From family tradition to label decisions, Bruce shares what it means to carry the Russell name into the next generation of Kentucky whiskey. If you're a Wild Turkey fan or just love hearing from the real people behind the barrel, this one's for you.

We finally made it to Rose Hall… and yes, we drank the Witch's Brew

Once called “the wine of kings and the king of wines,” Tokaji wine has been sipped by emperors, popes, and power-hungry nobility for centuries. In this episode, we uncork the story behind Tokaji Aszú, Hungary's iconic dessert wine—why it was once Europe's most sought-after bottle, how it nearly disappeared, and why it's making a comeback today.We also taste the real thing and dive into its legacy, its unique production process, and whether it still lives up to its royal reputation.

Join us on our latest episode where we try a bourbon that was finished in barrels made from 300 year old oak.  Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company is featured.  This one is a blend of 5 different aged bourbons (with different recipes) that range from 9 years to 18 years old.  The bourbon was then finished for 14 months in barrels made from 300 year old french oak that was harvested from the Berce forest in France.  This same wood was used to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris following a fire in 2019.  Per the description these barrels, have an "intricate grain structure, unparalleled density, strong enough to restore the Notre Dame Spire".  The plot of trees from this forest were planted around 1715 during the reign of Louis XIV.https://bardstownbourbon.com/products/cathedral-french-oak/Can we taste each of the 300 years this wood was "alive"?  Is it drinkable?  Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode is our friend Anthony from The Mash Up Podcast.#bourbon #bourbonreview #kybourbon #bestbourbon #podcast #rare #newrelease #themashupky #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureBourbon Aged In 300 Year Old Oak-E107https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on as we dedicate an entire episode to tasting alcohol completely blind!  We try a common bottle and a "rare" bottle from vodka, rum, tequila and bourbon.  Our goal is to determine if premium is really worth it.Can we tell a difference?  Are premium/rare drinks worth the elevated price point?  Only one way to find out...Joining us on this episode is our friend, Drew.Bourbonhttps://tinyurl.com/BenchmarkSingleBarrelhttps://eaglerare.com/Rumhttps://www.bacardi.com/us/en/our-rums/gold-rum/https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/our-rums/reserva-diez-rum/Tequilahttps://tinyurl.com/DonJulio1942https://www.espolontequila.com/en-us/our-tequilas/tequila-anejo/Vodkahttps://tinyurl.com/KirklandVodkahttps://www.greygoose.com/#newrelease #bourbon #vodka #tequila #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureThe Great Booze Scam: Is "Premium" Worth It?-E106https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we talk about beavers and whiskey, and even better...a whiskey made from a beaver?Featured spirit: Eau de Musc from Tamworth Distilling.  Description per their website: Eau de Musc proudly features an old-world flavoring technique that uses the oil extract from the castor gland of the North American beaver, which exudes a leathery, raspberry taste, and acts to fortify the whiskey flavors. The full-bodied, two-year aged bourbon whiskey has a bolstered mouthfeel with a vanillin nose and notes of spice. The addition of birch oil, raspberry and Canadian snakeroot, a woody spice akin to ginger, comingle with the natural fruitiness of the castorerum, making the finish warm, crisp, and incredibly palatable. New Hampshire life is ruled by the wilderness, and beavers are widely prevalent, extremely territorial, and prone to overpopulation. Therefore, rural communities like Tamworth work with licensed and responsible trappers to manage the population in order to sustain the local ecosystem. To source the castoreum for the limited-edition release, the Tamworth Distilling team works with Anton Kaska, a professional trapper and outdoor skill instructor who is known for his commitment to sustainable practices. Anton provides the distillery with the castoreum sacs, which would otherwise be discarded, to produce the infused bourbon whiskey.Why in the world would anyone use beaver castor glands to make a beverage?  What other items is this used for?  Does the whiskey taste like beaver?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2018/06/16/beaver-butt-whiskey-review-eau-de-musc/707831002/https://shop.tamworthdistilling.com/product/eau-de-musc-200ml/210#newrelease #tamworth #distillery #beaver #whiskey #brandmysticism #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  This Whiskey Is Made With Beaver Musk-E105https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things alcohol, with a special emphasis on alcohol history in the United States.  And of course we try a new beverage during our discussion.  Another one from Side Project Brewing out of Maplewood, Missouri.  Featured beer: 10 Year Barleywine, a 17% barrel aged English Barleywine from Side Project Brewing.  Per the description from the brewery, "More than 2 years ago we began brewing in anticipation of this day, focusing on a blended Barleywine for this release and showcasing a truly special beer, M.J.K. in a new light. This beer consists of single and double barrel-aged M.J.K. finished for 18 to 27 months in Willett Family Estate Bourbon Barrels. A thoughtful splash of Längst reigns in the intensity and finishes the character of this special blend of deep, rich, luxurious English Barleywines."What kind of alcohol did America prefer throughout history?  How much do Americans really drink? Why can Side Project (rarely) do no wrong?   Only one way to find out...https://www.sideprojectbrewing.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop2Y1TZ5o91gVE3s8U8JwVearVY3dQNm2hgjxFFyu3KlQkdbciwhttps://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-10-year-barleywine/5543191#newrelease #craftbeerreview #merica #beer #sideproject #barleywine #barrelaged #bourbon #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  Go Home America, You're Drunk (and Side Project part 3)-E104https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things Indian Whisky.  In this episode we try and review 2 single malt Indian whiskies from Rampur.  Is Indian Whisky any good?  How do they compare to Scotch?  American Whiskey?  Are any of them worth it?  Only one way to find out...Featured are: 1. Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky      https://rampursinglemalt.com/double-cask/2. Rampur Asava Single Malt Whisky (finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels)     https://rampursinglemalt.com/asava/https://rampursinglemalt.com#newrelease #indianwhisky #rampur #singlemalt #cask #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  This Country Drinks More Whiskey Than Anyone (It's Not America)-E103https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we discuss barrel aging and the effect it has on beer.  In this episode we review 3 barrel aged stouts that are aged only in barrels of different bourbon.  Featured beers are: 1. Bourbon County Brand RARE Stout from Goose Island Beer Co.https://www.gooseisland.com/beers/2024-bourbon-county-brand-rare-stouthttps://untappd.com/b/goose-island-beer-co-bourbon-county-brand-rare-stout-2024/60403882. Black Magick (Pappy Van Winkle 23) from Voodoo Brewing Companyhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1132106692258214&id=100063766804150&set=a.630566199078935https://untappd.com/b/voodoo-brewing-company-black-magick-pappy-van-winkle-23/61200873. Black Magick (William Larue Weller) from Voodoo Brewing Companyhttps://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1127900456013688&id=100063812310393&_rdrhttps://untappd.com/b/voodoo-brewing-company-black-magick-william-larue-weller/6141901Can we tell a difference in these single bourbon barrel aged stouts?  Does it even matter what barrel a beer is aged in?  Are any of them worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. #newrelease #craftbeerreview #bourboncounty #voodoobrewing #beer #barrelaged #bourbon #pappyvanwinkle #kingofkentucky #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  Barrel Aging: Science Or Scam?-E102https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we break bad and explore the wild world of Amaro.  Featured products are Song Cai May Amaro Bitters from Hanoi, Scarlet Apertivo from Japan and Aperol Orange ApertivoAre these the best bitters in the world?  Is Malort a bitter?  Why would anyone purposefully drink Malort?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. https://www.songcaidistillery.com/may-amaro-bittershttps://www.highroadspirits.com/scarlet-iseyahttps://www.aperol.com/en-us/our-products/aperol/#bitters #aperol #apertif #digestif #youtubechannel #podcast #newrelease #arsenicculture  Bitter Call Saul: When Amaro Breaks Bad-E101https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode (Episode 100!) where we team up with our friends at The Mash Up.  On this episode we try the King!  King of Kentucky that is.  The limited-edition 2024 release of King of Kentucky marks the seventh anniversary for the brand, which started with a release in 2018. This year the single barrels used for the release are 16 year old KY Bourbon.  There are approximately 5,100 bottles that were released with the majority going to Kentucky. Is this the best bourbon we have reviewed on the show?  Was it the best of 2024?  Is King of Kentucky deserving of the crown?  Only one way to find out...Special guests on this episode are Kenny and Anthony from  @themashupky  https://www.breakingbourbon.com/bourbon-whiskey-press-releases/king-of-kentucky-bourbon-releases-seventh-edition#bourbon #bourbonreview #kybourbon #bestbourbon #podcast #rare #newrelease #arsenicculture  The King Of Kentucky-E100https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try Japanese Whiskey created in America?  Thanks to the patented Takamine Process, which uses Japanese Koji mold to help ferment the barley, this 8-year whiskey "perfectly blends rich umami character with an underlying sweetness" per their website.  What do medical adrenaline, cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C. and Koji Whiskey have in common? Is Koji Whiskey any good? Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guests on this episode are our friends Brandon and Justin from Ethereal Brewing and The Void Sake Company in Lexington, KY.https://takaminewhiskey.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooQIxy_xT_ZqsGoiiB9z7CGq0lJWe5k-CM6XgnVBpGfZ0nLKQvChttps://www.winebow.com/knowledge/takamine-whiskey-story#whiskey #koji #japanese #koji #spiritreviews #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  The Harrowing Escape Of Takamine And His Coveted Koji Whiskey-E99https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try the most consumed spirit in Japan, Shochu.  This Japanese distilled beverage is typically distilled from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar, though it is sometimes produced from other ingredients such as chestnut, sesame seeds, potatoes, or even carrots.  The main crucial ingredient in shochu is Koji and is a cooked grain (rice, soybeans or barley, etc) that has been inoculated with a fermentation culture called Aspergillus oryzae, koji mold. Koji is prepared by adding koji mold to steamed grains, then carefully kept in warm, humid conditions that promote growth. Rice is the most frequently used grain for making koji.Is Shochu good?  Does it really deserve to be the most consumed spirit in Japan?  Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode is our friend Brandon from Ethereal Brewing and The Void Sake Company in Lexington, KY.https://www.satsuma.co.jp/english/con-shiru-shochu.htmlhttps://honkakushochu-awamori.jp/english/professional/shochu-production-method/koji/#newrelease #shochu #koji #spiritreviews #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureShochu And The Mold That Makes IT Great-E98https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try another one of the Anniversary beers from Side Project.   In this episode we review The Cellar Tenth Anniversary Barleywine. A Blend of Barrel-Aged Barleywines, including MJK and several other experimental Barleywine recipes to create this one-time blend for The Cellar.Does For The Cellar Tenth Anniversary Barleywine live up to the hype from this famed brewery? Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. https://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-the-cellar-tenth-anniversary-barleywine-2024/6048051https://www.sideprojectbrewing.com/blogs/news/the-cellar-10th-anniversary?srsltid=AfmBOopNfyUp89TI-cW280ZBs1v1x-15lJJ0gV6OPSUOKZ31elrnLQS6#newrelease #craftbeerreview #sideproject #beer #barleywine #bourbon #barrelaged  #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  Stumbling Upon More Side Project Anniversary Whales-E97https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on this episode where we track down and try one of the most expensive bottles of bitters you can find.  This 200-year Anniversary Limited Edition bottle of bitters is from Angostura and was made to celebrate the Angostura company's bicentennial anniversary.  Are these bitters worth the price tag?  Do they really enhance a cocktail?  Do we throw up while trying to drink bitters straight?  Watch (or listen) and find out for yourself!Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. https://angosturabitters.com/portfolio/200-year-anniversary-limited-edition/#bitters #cocktail #mixeddrinks #bourbon #bourbonreview #bicentennial #angostura #podcast #youtube #rare #newrelease #arsenicculture  A $52 Bottle Of Bitters!-E96https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try one of the latest releases from New Holland, D20 Brew.  This one is from a collaboration with Dungeons & Dragons for their 50th Anniversary in 2024.  From New Holland's website, "Gather adventurers, and raise your tankards high, for behold this legendary Dragon's Milk d20, a brew forged in the fires of collaboration to commemorate fifty years of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. Embark upon a quest of flavor as you delve into the depths of this barrel-aged stout, aged within the confines of not one, but two bourbon barrels. At a mighty 20% Alc/Vol, let this stout fuel your tales of triumph and valor. With each sip, savor the complexities of roasted malts and hints of vanilla; a treasure trove of flavors fit for the mightiest of paladins and the craftiest of rouges alike. Toast to friendship and fellowship, and may your adventures be ever legendary, as timeless as the tales spun within the realm of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS."Is New Holland's D20 good?  Did they summon their D&D powers to make it better?  Is it worth it?  Only one way to find out...Special guests on this episode are our friends Brandon and Justin from Ethereal Brewing and The Void Sake Company in Lexington, KY.https://dragonsmilk.com/beer/d20-brew/#yeshttps://tinyurl.com/5n7p2rkhhttps://tinyurl.com/3d3t7jm5#newrelease #dungeons&dragons #craftbeerreview #beer #stout #bourbon #barrelaged  #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureNew Holland Dragon's Milk D&D 50th Anniversary-E95https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we reminisce about 2024.  Watch and/or listen as we talk about some of our favorite moments from our past episodes and compile our own best of lists for 2024.  Questions answered:What was our favorite episode?What was our favorites pour?What do we vow to never try again?What was our biggest surprise?#happyholidays #bestof #bestof2024 #yearinreview #happynewyear2024 #happynewyear #bestbeer #bestdrink #bestbourbon #podcast #drinkreview #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture2024 Year In Review-E94https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try Eggnog and Fireball?!?  This Yule Nog is an offering from the Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace) that combines the blissful eggnog beverage with that top tier pour of Fireball...Is it worth it?  Does anyone get sick while trying it?  Does it really "taste like heaven and burn like hell"?  Watch (or listen) and find out all the details for yourself.Special guest on this episode, our friend Justin from Ethereal Brewing and The Void Sake Company in Lexington, KY.#christmas #happyholidays #merrychristmas #xmasdrink #xmas #eggnog #bestbooze #fireball #sazerac #podcast #drinkreview #newrelease #isitworthit #arsenicculture  Fireball & Eggnog, What Could Go Wrong?-E93https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculturehttps://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on this episode where we try Korea's most iconic spirit, and one of the most popular types of booze in the world, Soju.  This national spirit of South Korea is known for being affordable and approachable with a full flavor profile.  If this drink is so readily available, how have we never tried it?  Watch (or listen) and find out all the details for yourself.Special guest on this episode, our friend Brandon from Ethereal Brewing and The Void Sake Company in Lexington, KY.https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-soju?srsltid=AfmBOopJq-qIf2wTSGdyWhXjETcbtZ5C_ehA39Ahw-VBZM0nyNyh-uzq#soju #bestbooze #soju #podcast #drinkreview #newrelease #arsenicculture  The Best Booze You've Never Had-E92https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on this episode where we try one of the latest releases from the Beam portfolio, Old Overholt Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey.  This release is aged for 11 years and is 107.4 proof.  But enough about the whiskey, let's talk about the history and the Maniacal Mennonite himself, Abraham Overholt.  Is Old Overholt 11y cask strength rye worth the price tag?  Do you know what kept his brand going through Prohibition?  Watch (or listen) as we tell you all about ithttps://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/old-overholt-releases-extra-aged-cask-strength-11-yearhttps://whiskyadvocate.com/true-story-old-overholt-rye#bourbon #bourbonreview #jimbeam #podcast #rare #newrelease #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureOld Overholt: The Maniacal Mennonite-E91https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try one of the "best" beers from on of our favorite breweries.  This new release is one of the top 5 highest rated beers from Side Project Brewing out of Missouri.  In this episode we review For The Cellar.  This beer was released as part of the 10th Anniversary celebration at Side Project.  For The Cellar is their OWK Recipe aged for 15 months in Cognac Barrels and then finished on Mexican, Ugandan, and Madagascar Vanilla Beans.Is For The Cellar the best beer Side Project has ever made?  it worth it?  Only one way to find out...https://tinyurl.com/SP-10th-Anniversaryhttps://untappd.com/b/side-project-brewing-for-the-cellar-2024/6054710#newrelease #craftbeerreview #sideproject #beer #stout #bourbon #barrelaged  #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureMaybe The Best Beer Of The Best Beers?-E90https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we talk all things Bourbon County.  Not about the actual county in Kentucky, but about the glorious liquid produced once a year from Goose Island Brewery in the form of their Bourbon County Brand Stout.In this episode we talk about the upcoming releases from the Bourbon County Brand portfolio and we also revisit a past botte, 2015 Rare.  From the Bourbon County website, Back in 1979 the folks at Heaven Hill Distilleries filled a handful of new freshly charred American white oak barrels with some of their finest whiskey. It is rare for Bourbon to age in barrels for more than twenty-three years. But these barrels patiently sat for over thirty years. The extra years developed a distinct and complex character that makes them truly one-of-a kind. We filled those barrels with Bourbon County Brand Stout, and then stored them away in our Chicago Barrel House to age for two more years. With these rare barrels from our friends at Heaven Hill we believe this is one of the finest beers we have ever produced. This is Goose Island Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout for 2015Is 2015 Rare still holding up?  it worth it?  What are our thoughts on the newest releases coming Black Friday?  Only one way to find out...https://www.gooseisland.com/bourbon-county-brand-stouthttps://untappd.com/b/goose-island-beer-co-rare-bourbon-county-brand-stout-2015/1230311#newrelease #craftbeerreview #gooseisland #bourboncounty #beer #bourbon #whiskey #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureBourbon County 2024: Anticipating The New, Enjoying The Old-E89https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try beer from the now closed, Eighth State Brewing.  In this episode we try two limited releases, with one being the last beer bottled by Eighth State.                                Are they good? Is it worth the price tag? What happened to this hyped brewery that led to it's closing?  Watch (or listen) as we share our opinions with you.https://upstatebusinessjournal.com/eat-drink/eighth-state-brewing-to-close/https://www.instagram.com/the8thstatebrewing/?hl=en#newrelease #eighthstate #beer #craftbeer #stout #barleywine #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureThe Great Eighth State's Fate-E88https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try a new beer release from Barn Town Brewing, Peanut Butter Pickle Tickle pickle beer (say that 5 times fast).  The beer reviewed is a variant of Barn Town's famous State Fair Pickle Tickle beer with an added creamy peanut butter flavor for their take on an odd snack!Just how good is this beer? Is it even drinkable?  Is it worth the price and hassle of tracking it down?  Watch (or listen) as we tell you all about it.https://www.instagram.com/barntownbrewing/#newrelease #beer #peanutbutter #pickle #craftbeer #drinkreview #podcast #craftbeertube #craftbeerpodcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureAll The Peanut Butter And All The Pickles-E87https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on this episode where we venture outside of our comfort zone and learn all about cooking with cannabis.  We also talk about the benefits and alternative uses including THC, CBD, Delta 8 and 9.  This is part two in a two part episode.We are joined on this episode by our good friend and chef, Pierre Swain.  Sit back and enjoy this first part of a two part series about all things cannabis.  And please leave any pre-conceived notions of this "wicked weed" behind.  We hope you find these episodes as informative and interesting as we did.https://www.instagram.com/spicedbyswainsauceco/#cannabis #cooking #infused #CBD #THC #Delta8 #Delta9 #podcast #youtube #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureCooking With Cannabis Part Deux—E86https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

**Extended Cut**Join us on this episode where we venture outside of our comfort zone and learn all about cooking with cannabis.  We also talk about the benefits and alternative uses including THC, CBD, Delta 8 and 9.  We are joined on this episode by our good friend and chef, Pierre Swain.  Sit back and enjoy this first part of a two part series about all things cannabis.  And please leave any pre-conceived notions of this "wicked weed" behind.  We hope you find these episodes as informative and interesting as we did.https://www.instagram.com/spicedbyswainsauceco/?hl=en#cannabis #cooking #infused #CBD #THC #Delta8 #Delta9 #podcast #youtube #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureSupply Chain Slaying With Heaven Hill Grain To Glass-E84https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on this episode where we venture outside of our comfort zone and learn all about cooking with cannabis.  We also talk about the benefits and alternative uses including THC, CBD, Delta 8 and 9.  We are joined on this episode by our good friend and chef, Pierre Swain.  Sit back and enjoy this first part of a two part series about all things cannabis.  And please leave any pre-conceived notions of this "wicked weed" behind.  We hope you find these episodes as informative and interesting as we did.https://www.instagram.com/spicedbyswainsauceco/?hl=en#cannabis #cooking #infused #CBD #THC #Delta8 #Delta9 #podcast #youtube #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureCooking With Cannabis Part 1 (Standard Cut)—https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on this episode where we try the first release from the Grain to Glass series by Heaven Hill. The inception of this series began in 2017, with Heaven Hill partnering with two like-minded companies, Beck's Hybrids and Peterson Farms, "taking quality and transparency one step further – starting with the seed."We are reviewing the first edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey aged for six years in rickhouse W3 on the third, fourth and fifth floors. It was bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration at 123.2 proof. The corn seed varietal chosen for this release was Beck's 6158.Can you tell a difference in the taste vs. other ryes?  Is it worth the price tag?  Watch (or listen) as we share our opinions and a few stories along the way.https://heavenhilldistillery.com/grain-to-glass/https://heavenhilldistillery.com/kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey.php#bourbon #bourbonreview #heavenhill #graintoglass #rye #podcast #firstedition #rare #newrelease #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureSupply Chain Slaying With Heaven Hill Grain To Glass-E84https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us on our latest episode where we try an exclusive beer from Private Press Brewing.  Private Press is a member only brewery based out of Santa Cruz, CA that focuses only on barrel aged beers (imperial stouts and barleywines).  This endeavor is a one man show, led by Brad Clark (formerly of Jackie O's Brewing out of Ohio).  The beer reviewed is Mizunara Electric Roads. a double barrel-aged barleywine comprised of a blend of 3 different barleywine recipes.  The final blend was conditioned on Mizunara and is 17.3% ABV and only yielded 550 bottles.Just how rare is this beer? Is it worth the price tag? Watch (or listen) as we tell you all about it.https://www.instagram.com/privatepressbrewing/?hl=enhttps://untappd.com/b/private-press-brewing-mizunara-electric-roads/5936094#newrelease #beer #barleywine #mizunara #barrelaged #bourbon #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureBeer So Exclusive We Probably Got It Illegally-E83https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Join us as we try one of   Is this blend of 11 and 12 year old, high proof (115.7) offering from Maker's Mark the best bourbon of the year?  Tune in to see for yourself.Join us on our latest episode where we try the latest bourbon releases from Maker's Mark. The 2024 Release of Cellar Aged is a blend of 12- and 13-year-old barrels to achieve the taste vision for a brighter, fruiter and more complex Maker's Mark per Maker's Mark website.Is it worth the price tag?  Is it better than the 2023 version?  What's the history of soda?  Watch (or listen) as we tell you all about ithttps://www.makersmark.com/en-us/bourbons/makers-mark-cellar-aged#bourbon #bourbonreview #makersmark #podcast #rare #newrelease #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureMaker's Mark Cellar Aged '24-E82https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture