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Send us a textThe Diablo's Cut Smoker Kit transforms whiskey into a smoky delight while we explore twelve American whiskeys that capture the spirit of Independence Day.• Demonstrating the Diablo's Cut Smoker Kit made from authentic bourbon barrel staves• Creating smoked old fashioned cocktails with Middle West wheat bourbon• Adding smoke to Buffalo Trace's bottled old fashioned• Exploring whiskey's deep connections to American history and independence• Tasting through notable American whiskeys including EH Taylor, Eagle Rare, Michter's, and Yellowstone• Discussing George Washington's distillery and whiskey's role in the Revolutionary War• Sharing the stories behind historically significant American whiskey brandsRemember our 500th episode is coming on July 24th, featuring special guests from across the industry. Visit www.scotchybourbonboys.com for all things Scotchy Bourbon Boys - Glen Cairns, t-shirts, and information about us.The amber glow of bourbon takes on a mystical quality when kissed by smoke. Tonight's exploration of the Diablo's Cut Smoker Kit reveals how authentic bourbon barrel oak transforms ordinary spirits into something extraordinary, imparting toasted caramel notes that smooth away any harshness.As America's birthday approaches, we dive into the fascinating history connecting whiskey to our national identity. From George Washington's Mount Vernon distillery to the whiskey that fortified Revolutionary troops at Valley Forge, these spirits didn't just witness history—they helped shape it. The Whiskey Rebellion, presidential pardons, and centuries-old distilling traditions reveal how deeply intertwined American independence and whiskey truly are.Guided by Whiskey Advocate's selection of twelve American whiskeys that capture the spirit of Independence Day, we taste through bottles that tell uniquely American stories. Colonel EH Taylor's pioneering work at what would become Buffalo Trace, the Jefferson's family connection to Thomas Jefferson himself, and Yellowstone's homage to our first national park—each bottle offers more than just flavor; it provides a tangible connection to our shared heritage.Whether you're a seasoned whiskey enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this episode offers historical context and practical appreciation techniques that will enhance your Fourth of July celebrations. The combination of smoke, spirit, and story creates an experience as multifaceted as America itself—bold, complex, and worthy of celebration.Join us for our milestone 500th episode on July 24th with special guests from across the whiskey industry. Until then, remember: good bourbon equals good times and good friends. Drink responsibly and live your life uncut and unfiltered.voice over Whiskey Thief If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

Steve, McNew, Jeff, Katie and Tim complete a bracket challenge to determine the best bourbon on Whiskey Advocate's list of best whiskies of 2024. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick steps way out of his comfort zone and discusses the top ten Whiskeys of 2024 as named by Whiskey Advocate magazine. While enjoying the Leaf by Oscar Maduro toro, Nick goes over each one and gives some notes about them. He also discusses an update on the Wicked dolls that directed people to a porn website and robot cockroaches? During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, learn what new comedy special Nick thought was funny. And learn about a man who saw a gap in a market and invented something special in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Tony is then joined by Rob O'Donnell of The Rob O'Donnell Show to break down the situation.   Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Pete Hegseth saying he's not walking away from defense secretary as rumors circulate of Donald Trump dropping Hegseth for Ron DeSantis.   Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about an Oklahoma senator on DOGE and more about the latest on the immigration news. Tony also talks about a video of a little girl throwing a tantrum at a store and someone yells to stop yelling at her and saying she could be a future president.   Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Whiskey Advocate's top 20 whiskeys for 2024.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the show talking about UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. Tony is then joined by Rob O'Donnell of The Rob O'Donnell Show to break down the situation.   Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about Pete Hegseth saying he's not walking away from defense secretary as rumors circulate of Donald Trump dropping Hegseth for Ron DeSantis.   Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about an Oklahoma senator on DOGE and more about the latest on the immigration news. Tony also talks about a video of a little girl throwing a tantrum at a store and someone yells to stop yelling at her and saying she could be a future president.   Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about Whiskey Advocate's top 20 whiskeys for 2024.    Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second of the show talking about the Tennessee law banning gender affirming care for minors.   Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about Megyn Kelly trying to expose Pete Hegseth on drinking while working at FOX News. Tony also talks more on Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden. Later, Tony also talks about a study on sleep and death.   Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony talks about people willing to go into debt for Christmas for love. Tony also talks about fathers that take their daughters to Taylor Swift concerts.   Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Joe Biden being in Angola as he talks Africa and trains.   Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Noah Rothman of the National Review to talk more about Joe Biden pardoning Hunter Biden. They also talk more about the rumors of Donald Trump replacing Pete Hegseth for Ron DeSantis and the rest of Trump's cabinet picks.  Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about Donald Trump nominees may seek to avoid FBI background checks.   Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks more about the latest backlash on Hegseth. Tony also talks about how democrats and the media have changed throughout the years.   Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textBoss Molly, an old ranching term for a stubborn female mule, embodies the spirit of determination and leadership. She may be a bit bossy, but she gets the job done. If you're tired of chasing elusive Pappy allocations and hunting for Blanton's, grab a bottle of Boss Molly Bourbon instead. With the money you save, treat yourself to a nice dinner.Boss Molly Bourbon boasts impressive accolades: Double Gold Medal from the American Distiller's Institute and Gold Medal from San Francisco. Featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Uproxx, The New York Post, and Whiskey Advocate, it's now available at bars, restaurants, and retail stores in NYC, NJ, and Kentucky, as well as nationwide through e-commerce.Discover more about the makers here: https://www.bossmolly.com/home/Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

Last week we did the last three Larceny Barrel Proof A series, and this week we continue on with the last four  years of the B series, which includes the Whiskey Advocate whiskey of the year from  2020.  Find out what we thought on this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Do you like buying bourbon gear?  Check out our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can do both with our latest bourbon shirts and our Bourbon Hunter Kenzie Drams. --Tags-- #punkrockandcocktails #thebourbonenthusiast #bourbonhunters #bourbonlover #breakingbourbon #bourbondrinkers #bourbonporn #kentuckystraightbourbon #kentuckybourbon #thebourbonalliance #bourbon #bourbonlife #bourbonlifestyle #bourbonenthusiast #bourbonwhiskey  #bourboncountry #deckpour #bourbongram #instabourbon #yourbourbonyourway #yourbourbonroad #blantons #pappyvanwinkle #vodkasucks #bourbonpodcast #columbuspodcast #bourbonneat #smokewagonbourbon #woodinvillewhiskey   -- Tags -- the bourbon enthusiast  bourbon hunters  bourbon lover  breaking bourbon  bourbon drinkers  bourbon porn  kentucky straight bourbon  kentucky bourbon  the bourbon alliance  bourbon  bourbon life  bourbon lifestyle  bourbon enthusiast

Support The Deep TrackThis week we welcome author Brian Freedman to the podcast to chat about wine, cocktails, and watches. Brian is a Wine, Spirits, Food & Travel Writer for the likes of Forbes.com, Whiskey Advocate, Food & Wine, and others, as well as a restaurant consultant. Together, we find many parallels between our experiences in both wine and spirits, and the world of using and collecting watches. Brian offers some perspective on when you should be thinking about drinking your wines, and what kinds of things you should be paying attention to when ordering at the bar. Thanks to Brian for joining us on this week's episode. Show Notes:Brian Freedman on InstagramFood & Wine ContributionsForbes.com ContributionsCrushedBrian's Omega SpeedmasterBergeon 7825Blake's IWC IngenieurIWC Mark XXCoravinMichter's Straight RyeWhite NegroniChateau Montelena WineryKuleto WineryScreaming EagleThe Hilt EstateTio PepeGrasshopper CocktailNapa Valley ReserveAviation CocktailDeath & Company

For this episode of Brewstilled, Lara from Bardstown Bourbon Co. returns to the Brewstilled podcast. In this episode Lara provides a preview on what Bardstown Bourbon Co. will be pouring at San Francisco's Whiskey Fest 2023 held by Whiskey Advocate magazine. We also discuss Bardstown's Origin Series, which comes after six years in the barrel. We also discuss trends in the Whiskey and Bourdon industry, the Kentucky Bourbon trail and more. It's all here on Brewstilled!

Discover the captivating world of Backbone Bourbon as we chat with co-owner Nolan Smith! Join us on this journey through the history of the brand, challenges faced in the bourbon industry, and the secret sauce behind their unique, award-winning flavors.Dive into the art of blending and barrel finishing as Nolan shares his expertise in crafting a high-quality, barrel-strength product. From selecting the right barrels to minimal filtration, learn how Backbone Bourbon sets itself apart from the rest. Plus, get an exclusive look at their Anniversary Edition, praised by Whiskey Advocate! As we indulge in a whiskey tasting session, Nolan teaches us the best ways to enjoy Backbone Bourbon and highlights the importance of innovation in the bourbon world.In this episode, we explore the fun and variety that bourbon offers to enthusiasts. Nolan shares his marketing strategy and why targeting bourbon groups is crucial for the brand. We also discuss whiskeys upcoming trip to South Africa, and how you can order Backbone Bourbon online. So, raise a glass with us and celebrate the captivating world of Backbone Bourbon with Nolan Smith and our fellow Scotchy Bourbon Boys! Support the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com

Gavin welcomes Yili Ferati to his show and the two discuss Yili's passion project with whiskey. Yili reveals that he has been bartending for 15 years and got thrown into the role when one of their bartenders had to be let go. He then explains how he found his passion in whiskey and has since become Alaska's number one whiskey bar, with recognition from the Bourbon Reviewer's Top 100 and Whiskey Advocate. He credits his success to his father's philosophy and the bar's name is Fiori di Italia. Fifteen years ago, whiskey was limited to the usual suspects and there was not much action in the whiskey scene.This conversation discusses the whiskey-drinking culture in the early 2000s. They mention that Jack Daniels and Jim Beam were the most popular whiskeys and that Makers Mark was a more expensive option. They talk about single malt scotches being popular, such as Glenlevitt, Glenmorangie, and Balvenny McAllen. They then discuss whiskey cocktails and how rye was the most popular with bartenders early on. They mention that McAllen was not as popular 15 years ago as it is today, with only 12-15 stills. Finally, they mention that most people were drinking whiskey on the rocks, rather than neat.The conversation discusses the evolution of cocktails from 20 years ago to the present day. The speaker and the listener both recall a time when there were only 4 standard cocktails, and the speaker remembers when mojitos came on the market and it was a pain to make. Now the speaker makes at least 100 Old Fashioneds every night and attributes the popularity of this classic cocktail to the show Mad Men. The listener mentions the large cubes of ice and maraschino cherries that are now popular and the speaker comments that they make their own housemade cherries instead. They then discuss the increase in the price of cocktails, as people now want more expensive spirits such as Wilderness Trail Rye or Rabbit Hole Rye. The conversation concludes with the listener noting that money is no longer an issue and people will pay whatever for their spirits.

In this episode the guys talk about the things that need to be focused on to stregnthen relationships, and the usual shenanigans.  Whiskey Time features Basil Haydens Toast Bourboon Average rating 6.0

What was your favorite whiskey of the past year? Jack Daniel's Bottle in Bond very interesting.Jamie, Matt, and August give the whiskey that was rated the #1 most interesting whiskey of 2022 and look over the whole list from Whiskey Advocate.  We were surprised to see that Jack Daniel's hit the top spot. Even more surprising was the taste itself.  Jack Daniel's has a hit on their hands with the Bottled in Bond expression. Here is the article from Whiskey Advocate:https://whiskyadvocate.com/top20/top20/2022Our conversation with Chris Fletcher the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's from Episode 18https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897842/9657502https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

The boys are back together trying Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond, discussing some big life changes, and reviewing the Whiskey Advocate and Fred Minnick top whiskey lists of 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Whiskey Advocate magazine has released their top whiskies of the year for 2022. They do consider price and availability into their list, but how in the world are they scoring these whiskies this high? PLUS: Ralfy has a few "hot takes" on Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich. The Whisky Rant Podcast Ep 44.

This week we tell you What to Drink as a gift for yourself AND a present under your tree: Jack Daniel's Bonded! Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller for Jack Daniel's joins us to discuss Jack Daniel's Bonded & how it differs from Old No. 7. The Whiskey Advocate just named Jack Daniel's Bonded #1 on their list of the 20 best whiskies of 2022, at 97 points. It's also incredibly priced under $50, and not that much more than Old No. 7! That's why we're declaring this whiskey the one to purchase for a family member AND yourself. Drink it next to your yule log and thank us later. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what2drink/message

This week, Tyler and Megan explain the reason for their unplanned hiatus and what has been happening in their lives during that time. Unfortunately, there is no wonder segment this week, but the two do review Jack Daniel's Bonded, Whiskey Advocate's number one whiskey of the year. Remember, if you want to vote on bourbons, scotches and ryes for the infinity bottles, make sure you join our Patreon and cast your vote! Check out the other tiers for extra benefits! As always, thank you so much for your support! Don't drink and drive! Places you can find us: Whiskeyandwonder.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9MzmR4IyeewSvatev3JZgQ Patreon: patreon.com/whiskeyandwonder Instagram: @whiskeypodcast or @whiskey.tyler or @whiskey.megan Twitter: @whiskyandwonder or @tyler_whiskey Email: contact@whiskeyandwonder.com tyler@whiskeyandwonder.com megan@whiskeyandwonder.com Facebook: facebook.com/whiskeyandwonder Paypal: paypal.me/whiskeyandwonder Help support Whiskey & Wonder by checking out these awesome partners: NordVPN- https://nordvpn.sjv.io/5bdPQ2 Bark Box- https://barkbox.com/whiskeyandwonder Flaviar- https://flaviar.5d3x.net/x93Bek Tervis Tumblers- https://tervistumbler.sjv.io/LPNP5o Or check out: https://whiskeyandwonder.com/sponsors If you have a drinking problem, reach out to the folks at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - Opening the Bottle 14:52 - The Open Segment 50:21 - Final Thoughts

I'm back this week to talk everything UFC 282, fill you in on my absence on the airwaves due to my house falling apart, congratulate my buddy Dave Mundell on his BKFC championship and preview UFC Vegas 66. I also break down Whiskey Advocate's top 20 whiskies of 2022 and give my opinions on the best gifts for the whiskey drinker in your life. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! Whiskey Advocate Top 20 MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show Theme song by Alex Grohl #UFC282 205 lbs.: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev 155 lbs.: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon 180 lbs.: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono — (not Robbie Lawler) 185 lbs.: Dricus du Plessis vs. Darren Till 145 lbs.: Bryce Mitchell vs. Ilia Topuria 265 lbs.: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus 135 lbs.: Jay Perrin vs. Raul Rosas Jr. 185 lbs.: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Dalcha Lungiambula 185 lbs.: Chris Curtis vs. Joaquin Buckley 205 lbs.: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Antonio Trocoli — CANCELED 145 lbs.: Billy Quarantillo vs. Alexander Hernandez 145 lbs.: T.J. Brown vs. Erik Silva 125 lbs.: Daniel da Silva vs. Vinicius Salvador — CANCELED 135 lbs.: Cameron Saaiman vs. Steven Koslow #UFCVegas66 185 lbs.: Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland 155 lbs.: Damir Ismagulov vs. Arman Tsarukyan 185 lbs.: Julian Marquez vs. Deron Winn 205 lbs.: Tafon Nchukwi vs. Jamal Pogues 135 lbs.: Sergey Morozov vs. Journey Newson 125 lbs.: Amir Albazi vs. Alessandro Costa 185 lbs.: Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Cody Brundage 170 lbs.: Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Bryan Battle 155 lbs.: Rafa Garcia vs. Hayisaer Maheshate 135 lbs.: Saidyokub Kakhramonov vs. Said Nurmagomedov 145 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Julian Erosa 205 lbs.: Tafon Nchukwi vs. Vitor Petrino 170 lbs.: Jake Matthews vs. Matt Semelsberger 115 lbs.: Cory McKenna vs Cheyanne Vlismas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaontherocks/support

Buy me a Beer and get merch - https://ko-fi.com/boozebuddy Best Whiskey, is out. Whiskey Advocate started their countdown last week and finally announced their top whiskey and… It's a bargain. According to Whiskey Advocate they "Struck Gold”. It sure sounds like they made a good decision with this one, and you'll be able to get it now and into the future as it's on the brand's permanent list of available whiskeys. Find out more on why it won at the link. https://whiskyadvocate.com/top20 Wine Finds! It's no secret that a lot of people shop at Costco and a lot of the people shopping there might drop into a Costco wine section now and then. If you do there's a list of wines with scores that don't dip below 87 that you can pick up as a little Christmas gift, or help to ring in the new year. Get the list and prepare to overload your cart, but be sure to make room for the wines on this list. https://www.decanter.com/decanter-best/costco-wines-for-christmas-time-493496/? The third story after this - The Boozebuddy Update is brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! Kegs Are Over?! It seems the used market that home brewers, and even start up breweries relied on, appears to be slipping. The containers used to hold soda mix, and they're pretty durable, easy to carry around, fit in kegerators, and have rebuild kits. The warnings this were coming sounded when soda companies switched to a different container for their pre-mixed concoctions. Don't be surprised if you have to pay more - or if you get an offer for more when you're selling. Get more at the link and remember - there's always bottling. https://www.homebrewfinds.com/2022/12/are-used-kegs-running-out.html Remember to stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. Have a comment, question, or story suggestion? Reach out to me boozebuddyupdate.com *Affiliate links below* El Gato Retractable Green Screen - https://amzn.to/3gKm4jr LED Streaming Key Light Desktop - https://amzn.to/3TYfV10 GoProHero 10 - https://amzn.to/3N98nGU sE7 Microphone - https://amzn.to/3VVhUoV Audient iD4 Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3D94jS5 Mic to Interface Cable - https://amzn.to/3sxODDk #theboozebuddyupdate #boozebuddy #boozebuddyupdate #beerindustry #boozenews #booze #whiskey #best #costco #kirkland #kirklandsignature #winelover #wine #champagne the boozebuddy update, beer industry, global news, boozenews, Whiskey Advocate, Top 20 of 2022, Best Whiskey, Bottled in Bond, Jack Daniels, Dewars, Redbreast, Barrell Vantage, Westward Cask Strength, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Wines, Christmas Wines, New YEars Champagne, Kegs, home brewing, kegging beer, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support

With two world class resorts boasting nearly 10,000 lift-served skiable acres, all nestled around an historic old mining town, Utah's ski town of Park City truly is unlike anything in North America. Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain will open this season with new captains at the helm. Deer Valley's Todd Bennett and Park City's Deirdra Walsh represent a new generation of resort leaders who bring fresh enthusiasm to their respective mountains, and a keen sense of the uniqueness that has made the Park City community America's Ski Town. They sat down with Last Chair at the Nelson Cottage at High West Distillery, in the heart of Park City's Old Town.As a community, Park City dates back to the late 19th century when silver mining made it a boom town. Throughout the early to mid 20th century, miners used skis to get around, often crossing the ridgeline into Big Cottonwood Canyon and back. The present-day Park City Mountain came alive in 1963 with the opening of a full resort, complete with a gondola. Known previously as Snow Park and Frog Hollow, Deer Valley sprang to life in 1981.Park City's historic Main Street, nestled between the two resorts, still boasts a 19th century mining town feel with hundreds of restaurants and shops, all within minutes to the two resorts. Deer Valley's new leader Todd Bennett grew up in Saranac Lake, N.Y. outside of Lake Placid, learning to ski at tiny Mount Pisgah. He worked a ski job in Colorado for three seasons before heading to an 18-year career with Walt Disney in southern California, looking for any opportunity he could to take ski trips with his family and friends. When the opportunity came up to move to Utah, he took advantage, settling into his new mountain home last summer.Walsh is a native of St. Louis who came to Park City 18 years ago, learned to snowboard and rose up to a senior leadership role at Park City Mountain overseeing on-mountain dining. She left to run a California resort for a few years but returned home last spring. She brings pride in her company and a great depth of experience on the mountain.Bennett and Walsh talk about the uniqueness of their resorts, and also that of the community. There are really no other similar models of two separate but adjoining resorts based around a central community core.Here's a sample of Last Chair's episode 4 of season 4 with Park City's Deirdra Walsh and Deer Valley's Todd Bennett.Todd, what was your pathway into skiing as a young boy?We had a town run hill called Mount Pisgah – one run to the left of a tee bar and one run to the right of a tee bar and 500 vertical feet. That's where I learned to ski, I think at age four. I've always loved skiing. It was just one of those things that honestly was probably a little bit cooler than I was as a kid, and I just loved being around it.Deirdra, your story is a bit different, right?Yes. I grew up in the Midwest – I'm from Saint Louis. Our family vacation time was spent camping and always outside so I grew up with this love of the outdoors. In the summers I think my mom would literally send us out the door, lock it behind us, and we couldn't come home until she rang a bell. Deirdra, what was your first introduction to skiing?My husband had grown up skiing Stevens Pass, and he said, ‘let's move to Park City together.' So I had almost no skiing experience until I came out here. He was a snowboarder, so I thought I'd be a cool girlfriend and learn to snowboard as well. My very first lesson was actually right at Park City Mountain in my mid-20s. I fell in love with the sport itself a little bit later in life. And it's been amazing to be a part of the community here and now have my kids grow up with skiing and riding as part of their every day.Todd, what motivated you to get back into the ski industry? .It was just kind of fortuitous. I saw the opening for Deer Valley come up and I immediately reached out to a number of folks that I knew in the industry. Park City had always been on our list, and I've just always been a passionate skier. So it was something that I wanted. And when that opportunity came up, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to come work at Deer Valley.Deirdra, how important is the community's historic mining heritage?When I think about Park City and that history, the word that always comes to mind is just how authentic this community is around the history that we have, the storytelling, the feeling that when you're on Main Street that these buildings and these neighborhoods and you look up the hill and you see all of these homes, you can't miss the history of this community. And it's really something that I think makes Park City so unique and so special. Todd, how does Deer Valley Resort see its role in the community?Community is the right term and it's something that we've talked a lot about with my senior leadership team. We're all here. We're all local. We live in the greater Park City area. And I think not only the history of mining, but the history and the connection with the town and the community is very important to us. And I think that's the responsibility that we have. We are a big employer in Park City. We have a responsibility to be integrated with the community, to listen to the community, to understand the texture because it has changed. It started as a mining community. It has changed more towards travel and tourism. And even now it's continuing to evolve. So I think it's really important for myself and the team to be very in tune. And the best way to do that is to be local and to be engaged as members of the community ourselves.The community of Park City is unique, with both Vail Resorts and Alterra ski areas. What are the distinguishing characteristics of your respective parent companies?Deirdra: Being part of Vail Resorts for me has been an exceptional personal experience. It's a company that is really focused on employees first. You know, we talk about, you know, the employees don't work for Vail Resorts – they ARE Vail Resorts. And so I think having that point of view has really guided not just me, but I think all of the resort leaders to think about that in decision making, being able to make investments like $175 Million and the employee experience is pretty exceptional. What is really impressive when I think about our company is our point of view on accessibility. We have 41 resorts that make up all of the network. And by way of that, we are able to be in communities that are outside of urban areas like St Louis where I grew up, outside of Chicago, outside of Detroit, that really are creating lifelong skiers in some areas that perhaps they didn't have that accessibility and then now have accessibility into the greater network. Todd: I'm 90 days into working for Alterra and Deer Valley. But what I've noticed already is that Alterra puts a lot of emphasis on the local community and giving the site leaders, such as myself, the flexibility to change and adapt what is needed in our community. So in particular for Deer Valley, number one is very similar to Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts. It's the employee experience. We have to be great employers. We have to create a great place for people to work. Number two is the community and the engagement with the community and how we continue to be great partners and very transparent in the way that we go after that. The third priority for us at Deer Valley, in particular for me, is understanding the history and context. We talked a little bit about that from the mining history, but also the history of Deer Valley and its role within the community for the last 40 plus years. And then the last piece is how do we evolve our service thoughtfully. There's going to be evolution. There's going to be changes to how we deliver service. We just need to make sure that fits with the Deer Valley brand.Deidra, you've lived here for close to 20 years, guests and locals have a lot of options here, don't they?Wow, aren't we lucky that so many of us that live in this community on any given day have that kind of choice and options to go out and have an outstanding skiing and riding experience? For Park City Mountain, we have Town Lift and and then we have two other base portals. So the way to be able to access the mountain is incredible. To be able to ski up on Park City Mountain, take a run down, have an experience on Main Street and then hop back on Town Lift. I mean, it's unlike any other place. I just feel personally so full of gratitude that this is a community that I get to live in, that our employees get to work in and that our visitors get to come.Todd, since 1981 Deer Valley has built a really special brand here in Park City. What's behind that?What Deer Valley is known for, and what fits with what I felt here as a resident of Park City, is that level of service. That's what (Deer Valley founders) Polly and Edgar Stern really started with and had that vision for. That is something that seamlessly blends with Park City. The locals that I've met have been incredibly open and welcoming to myself and my family. So that's been really, really wonderful. And I think that just fits seamlessly into what Deer Valley is known for, which is welcoming and providing great service.Finally, what is it about skiing and snowboarding that really fuels your passion?Todd: I've always loved skiing. It's just, you know, the sense of freedom, the sense of the speed that you can get and kind of gravity pulling you downhill is unlike anything that I know of. It's the one consistent hobby activity that I've had my entire life. I've done a lot of different things, but skiing's that one consistent piece. And so when I get this season on top of Stein's and get to make those first turns down … I'm really looking forward to that.Deirdra: It is really hard in this world to turn things off. And when I think about those moments that we get to have on the mountain, even when you're with a group or on your own, I think of the solace that it can bring me and the pure joy in those moments. I've probably laughed harder than I ever have with friends on just the chairlift alone, looking at my kids, being goofballs out there and also getting a little nervous as they point and go. But, you know, just to turn off your phone and all the other parts of our lives that seem like they're always turned on, I feel like I get to turn off when I'm on the mountain.Favorite RunsTodd Bennett: Stein's Way (off Sultan Express in Mayflower area)Deidra Walsh: Silver Queen (on the Crescent ridgeline above Park City base)By the NumbersStretching along a 12-mile ridgeline with an historic vintage mining Main Street tucked in the middle, Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain offer a unique resort experience unmatched in North America.Skiable acres: 9,326Lifts: 64Runs: 433Climate and Sustainability: Community Working TogetherIf you're an outdoor enthusiast, climate and sustainability are likely foremost on your mind. The same is true of the Park City community, including Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort. The city itself has set ambitious climate goals to have the community net-zero carbon and zero waste by 2030, with a target to have city operations 100% renewable electricity this year. Park City Mountain shares the net-zero goals by 2030 – no waste to landfills and zero net emissions. A solar farm project will provide 100% renewable energy by 2023. Deer Valley Resort is also moving towards a 100% renewable electricity goal by 2030 and presently is using 37% solar. It has also just concluded a full greenhouse gas inventory and is looking at 10% reductions in the next year. The Park City Chamber of Commerce has also taken a proactive approach, developing a Sustainable Tourism Plan to look at how the community as a whole can continue to welcome guests but in a sustainable way.High WestOne of the most popular spots on Main Street, the historic setting of High West distillery is yet another unique offering in the community. During the podcast recording at Nelson Cottage, we sampled two of High West's unique whiskeys with whiskey ambassador Adrianne King.BourbonHigh West's Bourbon is one of its sweeter whiskeys featuring 85% corn mash and 15% malted barley, which softens and sweetens the finish. It features hints of baking spices of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg and pairs well with citrus in cocktails to brighten it up. It's a perfect choice for whiskey sours like a Whiskey Collins.Double RyeThis is the one that put High West on the map in the 2008 rye revival and is becoming a staple for classic cocktails and cocktail bars as they come back onto the market. It features 95% rye and has been deemed the spiciest whiskey in the world by Whiskey Advocate. It features an interesting eucalyptus mint finish and is ideal for classic cocktails like Manhattans with its high rye content balancing well with citrus or bitters.

With two world class resorts boasting nearly 10,000 lift-served skiable acres, all nestled around an historic old mining town, Utah's ski town of Park City truly is unlike anything in North America. Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain will open this season with new captains at the helm. Deer Valley's Todd Bennett and Park City's Deirdra Walsh represent a new generation of resort leaders who bring fresh enthusiasm to their respective mountains, and a keen sense of the uniqueness that has made the Park City community America's Ski Town. They sat down with Last Chair at the Nelson Cottage at High West Distillery, in the heart of Park City's Old Town.As a community, Park City dates back to the late 19th century when silver mining made it a boom town. Throughout the early to mid 20th century, miners used skis to get around, often crossing the ridgeline into Big Cottonwood Canyon and back. The present-day Park City Mountain came alive in 1963 with the opening of a full resort, complete with a gondola. Known previously as Snow Park and Frog Hollow, Deer Valley sprang to life in 1981.Park City's historic Main Street, nestled between the two resorts, still boasts a 19th century mining town feel with hundreds of restaurants and shops, all within minutes to the two resorts. Deer Valley's new leader Todd Bennett grew up in Saranac Lake, N.Y. outside of Lake Placid, learning to ski at tiny Mount Pisgah. He worked a ski job in Colorado for three seasons before heading to an 18-year career with Walt Disney in southern California, looking for any opportunity he could to take ski trips with his family and friends. When the opportunity came up to move to Utah, he took advantage, settling into his new mountain home last summer.Walsh is a native of St. Louis who came to Park City 18 years ago, learned to snowboard and rose up to a senior leadership role at Park City Mountain overseeing on-mountain dining. She left to run a California resort for a few years but returned home last spring. She brings pride in her company and a great depth of experience on the mountain.Bennett and Walsh talk about the uniqueness of their resorts, and also that of the community. There are really no other similar models of two separate but adjoining resorts based around a central community core.Here's a sample of Last Chair's episode 4 of season 4 with Park City's Deirdra Walsh and Deer Valley's Todd Bennett.Todd, what was your pathway into skiing as a young boy?We had a town run hill called Mount Pisgah – one run to the left of a tee bar and one run to the right of a tee bar and 500 vertical feet. That's where I learned to ski, I think at age four. I've always loved skiing. It was just one of those things that honestly was probably a little bit cooler than I was as a kid, and I just loved being around it.Deirdra, your story is a bit different, right?Yes. I grew up in the Midwest – I'm from Saint Louis. Our family vacation time was spent camping and always outside so I grew up with this love of the outdoors. In the summers I think my mom would literally send us out the door, lock it behind us, and we couldn't come home until she rang a bell. Deirdra, what was your first introduction to skiing?My husband had grown up skiing Stevens Pass, and he said, ‘let's move to Park City together.' So I had almost no skiing experience until I came out here. He was a snowboarder, so I thought I'd be a cool girlfriend and learn to snowboard as well. My very first lesson was actually right at Park City Mountain in my mid-20s. I fell in love with the sport itself a little bit later in life. And it's been amazing to be a part of the community here and now have my kids grow up with skiing and riding as part of their every day.Todd, what motivated you to get back into the ski industry? .It was just kind of fortuitous. I saw the opening for Deer Valley come up and I immediately reached out to a number of folks that I knew in the industry. Park City had always been on our list, and I've just always been a passionate skier. So it was something that I wanted. And when that opportunity came up, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to come work at Deer Valley.Deirdra, how important is the community's historic mining heritage?When I think about Park City and that history, the word that always comes to mind is just how authentic this community is around the history that we have, the storytelling, the feeling that when you're on Main Street that these buildings and these neighborhoods and you look up the hill and you see all of these homes, you can't miss the history of this community. And it's really something that I think makes Park City so unique and so special. Todd, how does Deer Valley Resort see its role in the community?Community is the right term and it's something that we've talked a lot about with my senior leadership team. We're all here. We're all local. We live in the greater Park City area. And I think not only the history of mining, but the history and the connection with the town and the community is very important to us. And I think that's the responsibility that we have. We are a big employer in Park City. We have a responsibility to be integrated with the community, to listen to the community, to understand the texture because it has changed. It started as a mining community. It has changed more towards travel and tourism. And even now it's continuing to evolve. So I think it's really important for myself and the team to be very in tune. And the best way to do that is to be local and to be engaged as members of the community ourselves.The community of Park City is unique, with both Vail Resorts and Alterra ski areas. What are the distinguishing characteristics of your respective parent companies?Deirdra: Being part of Vail Resorts for me has been an exceptional personal experience. It's a company that is really focused on employees first. You know, we talk about, you know, the employees don't work for Vail Resorts – they ARE Vail Resorts. And so I think having that point of view has really guided not just me, but I think all of the resort leaders to think about that in decision making, being able to make investments like $175 Million and the employee experience is pretty exceptional. What is really impressive when I think about our company is our point of view on accessibility. We have 41 resorts that make up all of the network. And by way of that, we are able to be in communities that are outside of urban areas like St Louis where I grew up, outside of Chicago, outside of Detroit, that really are creating lifelong skiers in some areas that perhaps they didn't have that accessibility and then now have accessibility into the greater network. Todd: I'm 90 days into working for Alterra and Deer Valley. But what I've noticed already is that Alterra puts a lot of emphasis on the local community and giving the site leaders, such as myself, the flexibility to change and adapt what is needed in our community. So in particular for Deer Valley, number one is very similar to Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts. It's the employee experience. We have to be great employers. We have to create a great place for people to work. Number two is the community and the engagement with the community and how we continue to be great partners and very transparent in the way that we go after that. The third priority for us at Deer Valley, in particular for me, is understanding the history and context. We talked a little bit about that from the mining history, but also the history of Deer Valley and its role within the community for the last 40 plus years. And then the last piece is how do we evolve our service thoughtfully. There's going to be evolution. There's going to be changes to how we deliver service. We just need to make sure that fits with the Deer Valley brand.Deidra, you've lived here for close to 20 years, guests and locals have a lot of options here, don't they?Wow, aren't we lucky that so many of us that live in this community on any given day have that kind of choice and options to go out and have an outstanding skiing and riding experience? For Park City Mountain, we have Town Lift and and then we have two other base portals. So the way to be able to access the mountain is incredible. To be able to ski up on Park City Mountain, take a run down, have an experience on Main Street and then hop back on Town Lift. I mean, it's unlike any other place. I just feel personally so full of gratitude that this is a community that I get to live in, that our employees get to work in and that our visitors get to come.Todd, since 1981 Deer Valley has built a really special brand here in Park City. What's behind that?What Deer Valley is known for, and what fits with what I felt here as a resident of Park City, is that level of service. That's what (Deer Valley founders) Polly and Edgar Stern really started with and had that vision for. That is something that seamlessly blends with Park City. The locals that I've met have been incredibly open and welcoming to myself and my family. So that's been really, really wonderful. And I think that just fits seamlessly into what Deer Valley is known for, which is welcoming and providing great service.Finally, what is it about skiing and snowboarding that really fuels your passion?Todd: I've always loved skiing. It's just, you know, the sense of freedom, the sense of the speed that you can get and kind of gravity pulling you downhill is unlike anything that I know of. It's the one consistent hobby activity that I've had my entire life. I've done a lot of different things, but skiing's that one consistent piece. And so when I get this season on top of Stein's and get to make those first turns down … I'm really looking forward to that.Deirdra: It is really hard in this world to turn things off. And when I think about those moments that we get to have on the mountain, even when you're with a group or on your own, I think of the solace that it can bring me and the pure joy in those moments. I've probably laughed harder than I ever have with friends on just the chairlift alone, looking at my kids, being goofballs out there and also getting a little nervous as they point and go. But, you know, just to turn off your phone and all the other parts of our lives that seem like they're always turned on, I feel like I get to turn off when I'm on the mountain.Favorite RunsTodd Bennett: Stein's Way (off Sultan Express in Mayflower area)Deidra Walsh: Silver Queen (on the Crescent ridgeline above Park City base)By the NumbersStretching along a 12-mile ridgeline with an historic vintage mining Main Street tucked in the middle, Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain offer a unique resort experience unmatched in North America.Skiable acres: 9,326Lifts: 64Runs: 433Climate and Sustainability: Community Working TogetherIf you're an outdoor enthusiast, climate and sustainability are likely foremost on your mind. The same is true of the Park City community, including Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort. The city itself has set ambitious climate goals to have the community net-zero carbon and zero waste by 2030, with a target to have city operations 100% renewable electricity this year. Park City Mountain shares the net-zero goals by 2030 – no waste to landfills and zero net emissions. A solar farm project will provide 100% renewable energy by 2023. Deer Valley Resort is also moving towards a 100% renewable electricity goal by 2030 and presently is using 37% solar. It has also just concluded a full greenhouse gas inventory and is looking at 10% reductions in the next year. The Park City Chamber of Commerce has also taken a proactive approach, developing a Sustainable Tourism Plan to look at how the community as a whole can continue to welcome guests but in a sustainable way.High WestOne of the most popular spots on Main Street, the historic setting of High West distillery is yet another unique offering in the community. During the podcast recording at Nelson Cottage, we sampled two of High West's unique whiskeys with whiskey ambassador Adrianne King.BourbonHigh West's Bourbon is one of its sweeter whiskeys featuring 85% corn mash and 15% malted barley, which softens and sweetens the finish. It features hints of baking spices of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg and pairs well with citrus in cocktails to brighten it up. It's a perfect choice for whiskey sours like a Whiskey Collins.Double RyeThis is the one that put High West on the map in the 2008 rye revival and is becoming a staple for classic cocktails and cocktail bars as they come back onto the market. It features 95% rye and has been deemed the spiciest whiskey in the world by Whiskey Advocate. It features an interesting eucalyptus mint finish and is ideal for classic cocktails like Manhattans with its high rye content balancing well with citrus or bitters.

In todays episode, Alec and Ryan chat about a recent article from Whiskey Advocate discussing whiskey makers embracing change. This article is written in the midst of several big moves in the industry from Jackie Zykan doing her own thing by creating Hidden Barn and big players leaving Makers Mark to create a new brand. They also talk about regional whiskies and how the next generation of distillers and tastemakers will shift the industry in terms of innovation and experimentation. To Drink Is To Live! Follow Us on Facebook: @TheBourbonLibrary Visit Us: www.thebalasbrothers.com IG: @thebourbonlibrarypod Twitter: @LibraryBourbon Reach out: thebourbonlibrarypod@gmail.com Ryan: ryan@thebalasbrothers.com Alec: alec@thebalasbrothers.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-bourbon-library/support

In this episode the guys talk about what they thought adulthood would be like, compared to what it is now. Whiskey TIme feaures Tullamore Dew Irish Whikey    Average Rating 5.6

Episode 53 brings a new category to the Whiskey Ring Podcast: American Independent Bottlers. My guests are Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, co-founders of Lost Lantern Whiskey and independent bottlers of American whiskey from all over the country.  Both founders have deep whiskey experience, Nora from Astor Wine and Spirits in New York and Adam from Whiskey Advocate, and both wanted to bring the two-century-old Scottish tradition of independent bottling to America. But they're not content bottling the big guys - they want to bottle and bring to market less-known distilleries from underrepresented regions all over the US.  Just a few of the distilleries they've bottled so far: - Frey Ranch in Nevada - Spirit Works in California - Starlight in Indiana - Cedar Ridge in Iowa And, they have their own in-house blend, the American Vatted Malt Edition 1 that brings together 6 distilleries' American single malts into perhaps the first American Blended Malt to seriously enter the market. I loved it.  Check out my tasting notes on four of their products farther down in this description. _________________ Before we jump into the interview just a few quick notes: If you haven't joined the Patreon community yet, please consider doing so. It's Episode 53!  The $5 tier will have access to the new, Patreon-only segment called “Under the Influencer”, where some of your favorite YouTubers/Instagrammers/Podcasters and more join me to talk about a topic that's under their skin in whiskey. This tier will also have priority access to upcoming barrel picks, including one coming up in partnership with the This is my Bourbon Podcast.  The $25 tier - for people who really want to propel the pod and website forward - will have the same benefits as the $5 tier plus right of first refusal to join me on future barrel picks, access to bottles I'm sent to taste and review, and more. The first box of samples has already been sent!  You can still support for as little as $1 a month if you'd like to stay up to date with these changes and news about what we've got coming up.  Finally, please do like and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening - it really helps the Whiskey Ring Podcast move up the rankings.  If you haven't yet, please follow Whiskey in my Wedding Ring and the Whiskey Ring Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to the newsletter on the website.  Thanks for reading! Now here's Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski, co-founders of Lost Lantern Whiskey. Lost Lantern Whiskey Lost Lantern Whiskey Website Lost Lantern Whiskey Instagram Lost Lantern Whiskey Facebook Lost Lantern Whiskey Reviews Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Whiskey Edition No. 1 Lost Lantern 2022 Single Cask #4: Spirit Works California Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in a Sloe Gin Cask Lost Lantern 2022 Single Cask #6: Frey Ranch Lost Lantern 2021 Single Cask #1: Cedar Ridge  Thanks to our Sponsor, ImpEx Beverages https://impexbev.com ImpEx on Instagram ImpEx on Facebook ImpEx on Twitter

This week the Sam's open with the action at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool's title chances took a big blow with a draw to Tottenham which makes Spurs North London Derby for the rights to Champions League as Arsenal continue their winning ways. Everton get themselves out of the relegation zone with a massive win couple with loses by Burnley and Leeds. Finally Man United get embarrassed on the road to Brighton. The Sam's finish the Top 20 of 2021 from Whiskey Advocate with Lagavulin 11 year old Offerman Edition!   Tottenham 1 - Liverpool 1 Arsenal 2 - Leeds 1 Man City 5 - Newcastle 0 Everton 2 - Leicester 1 Crystal Palace 1 - Watford 0 Aston Villa 3 - Burnley 1 Brentford 3 - Southampton 0 Chelsea 2 - Wolverhampton 2 Brighton 4 - Man United 0 West Ham 4 - Norwich 0 Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: Buy a shirt  https://www.teepublic.com/user/du-football-show    Join our club: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Send your questions to DUfootballshow@gmail.com   Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow

In this episode the guys talk about the Mandela effect. Does anyone else remember Sinbad in Kazaam, or even know who Sinbad is?  Whiskey Time features Glendronach HIghland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Ranking #18 on the top 20 Whiskies of 2021 according to Whiskey Advocate. Average rating 3.0   

In this epsode the guys talk about how we always find ourselves with too many options.  Whiskey Time features Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky Average rating 9.0  on the road to 100 we are still diving through the top 20 whiskies of 2021 according to Whiskey Advocate. This week's bottle is a must try. 

In this episode the guys talk about marketing in the 90s and what a 90s kid would do today to entertain themselves. Also who is more ballin, the guy with YouTube premium or the annual pass to Knotts Berry Farm. Whiskey Time features Dickel Bourbon aged 8 Years.  This was a $28.00 bottle that shouldn't be overlooked. Average rating 7.0

In part 2 we talk with Luis about the struggles and benefits of being a step father and co-parent from the male POV.  See part 1 for Whiskey Time segment you dont want to miss this one.  We are going through the top 20 whiskies of 2021 according to Whiskey Advocate. 

Chall Gray is the founder of three companies with experience in hospitality, real estate, and entrepreneurship. His Slings & Arrows Consulting bar projects have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the Whiskey Advocate, and more. Chall is the co-owner and Booze Jockey of the acclaimed local bar, Little Jumbo in Asheville, NC, and the author of The Cocktail Bar: Notes for an Owner & Operator, covering everything from choosing an initial bar concept to the day-to-day business operations of running a bar.

In this episode Travis' good friend Sandro stops by to hang with the men of means. This was a good time hanging out with good people. We talk worst night out and horror stories when it comes to our younger days.  Whiskey Time features Bib & Tucker bourbon aged 6 Year coming in at #14 on the top 20 whiskies of 2021 according to Whiskey Advocate average rating 8.8   

In this episode the guys talk early YouTube and other fun stuff. Make sure you head over to @Menofmeanspodcast on Insta and Tik Tok  Whiskey Time features The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Average Rating 7.5 On the road to 100 were doing the top 20 whiskies of 2021 according to Whiskey Advocate

This week's Premier League coverage, the Sam's start with the top 4 sides. Graham laments Arsenal loss to Man City, and they get into a heated argument over about a handful of jersey not being a penalty. Chelsea and Liverpool had a ton of fireworks and some amazing goals. Everyone is drinking Malort as Everton also lost to Brighton and Villa lost to Brentford. The Sam's begin their annual review of the Top 20 Whiskeys from Whiskey Advocate with the Skyler from Andalusia at number 20. Man City 2 - Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2 - Liverpool 2 West Ham 3 - Crystal Palace 2 Brighton 3. - Everton 2 Tottenham 1 - Watford 0 Brentford 2 - Aston Villa 1 Leeds 3 - Burnley 1 Wolverhampton 1 - Man U 0 Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show:   Buy a shirt  https://www.teepublic.com/user/du-football-show    Join our club: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Send your questions to DUfootballshow@gmail.com   Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow

An episode for you to listen to while sneaking away from your family for a quick breather this holiday weekend! Our featured distillery is Fuji Gotemba in Japan right at the foot of Mt. Fuji and that's because we got another one of their first-ever US releases this month! Also, what do you think of Whiskey Awards? We talk about Whiskey Advocate's latest Top 20 Whiskeys of 2021. New Bottles to the shop: Single Cask Nation Inchfad (Loch Lomond) Finished in Bordeaux casks 53.5% ABV Single Cask Nation Linkwood Ruby Port Finish 54.4% ABV Single Cask Nation Water of Life Undisclosed Island Distillery 48.8% ABV Blackadder Single Cask Rums including: 10YR Guayana Diamond Rum @ 56% ABV // 9YR Fiji Rum @ 64.1% ABV IWAI Japanese Whisky - 1.8L! What?! Komagatake Chichibu Malt Duo Partnership Pinhook Artist's Series - Castle & Key Fuji Blend and more! Don't forget about our single barrels. The full story of how we chose them can be found here: www.firstfillspirits.com/learn-explore/ Starward Australian Single Malt 55.7% ABV Stellum Bourbon 60.91% ABV Tumblin' Dice Bourbon 59.01% ABV Our Podcast Name: It's Whiskey #FFS (For F****'s Sake!) #FirstFillSpirits @firstfillspirits www.firstfillspirits.com Podcast Music: Isaac Joel, Goldenseal

Ho ho ho, it's the MMA on the Rocks holiday show! Jeff and I get in costume to break down the entire UFC Vegas 45 card. What to do with the winners, the weight issues, all the finishes and more. We talk about Tyron Woodley getting knocked out by Jake Paul in Tampa, Chael Sonnen getting arrested in Vegas, the Whiskey Advocate top 20 of 2021 and much more. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! As always, thank you for the shares, comments, criticism and feedback - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show #UFCVegas45 265 lbs.: Derrick Lewis vs. Chris Daukaus 170 lbs.: Belal Muhammad vs. Stephen Thompson 115 lbs.: Angela Hill vs. Amanda Lemos 185 lbs.: Abusupiyan Magomedov vs. Gerald Meerschaert 145 lbs.: Darren Elkins vs. Cub Swanson 185 lbs.: Anthony Hernandez vs. Dustin Stoltzfus 265 lbs.: Don'Tale Mayes vs. Josh Parisian 135 lbs.: Raphael Assuncao vs. Ricky Simon 155 lbs.: Jordan Leavitt vs. Matt Sayles 265 lbs.: Harry Hunsucker vs. Justin Tafa 135 lbs.: Julia Avila vs. Raquel Pennington 145 lbs.: Andre Ewell vs. Charles Jourdain 135 lbs.: Raoni Barcelos vs. Trevin Jones 125 lbs.: Sijara Eubanks vs. Melissa Gatto 155 lbs.: Diego Ferreira vs. Mateusz Gamrot --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaontherocks/support

The pod is BACK! Old friend, super-journalist and whiskey personality Aaron Goldfarb joins the SmokyBeast in his kitchen. They discuss his many books (Hacking Whiskey, Gather Around Cocktails, etc.), the joys of fatherhood, and beaver anus whiskey. Find Aaron's work in Esquire, PUNCH, VinePair, and the Whiskey Advocate.  They taste through our Ezra Brooks, Starlight and Starbright, Knob Creek and Lucky 7.  Clink!

This week we break down the action from UFC Vegas 16, headlined by middleweight contenders Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson. The card was shortened due to last minute cancellations due to positive COVID tests. The card still delivered plenty of action even though the pacing was off. There were impressive knockouts, a big slam, a competitive main-event, new rising stars and come-from-behind wins. We also preview UFC 256, talk about the top 20 whiskeys of 2020 according to Whiskey Advocate and make some bizarre Seinfeld analogies. As always, shares, feedback and drink recommendations are welcome and appreciated - cheers! MMA on the Rocks Hoodies MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts Support the Show UFC Vegas 16: 185 lbs.: Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori 265 lbs.: Jake Collier vs. Gian Villante 125 lbs.: Taila Santos vs. Montana De La Rosa 125 lbs.: Cody Durden vs. Jimmy Flick 145 lbs.: Damon Jackson vs. Ilia Topuria 205 lbs.: John Allan vs. Roman Dolidze 205 lbs.: Jamahal Hill vs. Ovince Saint Preux 145 lbs.: Movsar Evloev vs. Nate Landwehr 135 lbs.: Jose Quinonez vs. Louis Smolka 145 lbs.: Gabriel Benitez vs. Justin Jaynes 155 lbs.: Jordan Leavitt vs. Matt Wiman UFC 256: 125 lbs.: UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 155 lbs.: Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira 170 lbs.: Dwight Grant vs. Li Jingliang 185 lbs.: Ronaldo Souza vs. Marvin Vettori 115 lbs.: Angela Hill vs. Tecia Torres 145 lbs.: Billy Quarantillo vs. Gavin Tucker 265 lbs.: Serghei Spivac vs. Jared Vanderaa 115 lbs.: Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba 185 lbs.: Dalcha Lungiambula vs. Karl Roberson 145 lbs.: Peter Barrett vs. Chase Hooper 125 lbs.: Andrea Lee vs. Gillian Robertson 155 lbs.: Rafael Fiziev vs. Renato Moicano --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaontherocks/support

This episode gives you books, documentaries and magazines that will expand your bourbon knowledge Books Bourbon; The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of American Whiskey; Fred Minnick Bourbon Curious; Fred Minnick Bourbon Empire; Reid Mitenbuler Bourbon Justice; Brian Haara Magazines Bourbon +; www.bourbonplus.com Whiskey Advocate; www.whiskyadvocate.com Bourbon Review; www.gobourbon.com The Spirits Network: www.spiritsnetwork.com  Check all these resources out and let us know what you think.