Mar 30, 2024
The Crew is back again to dive deeper into the art of the barrel finish for whiskeys around the world. We also lean specifically into whether finished bourbon is still "bourbon" and if you add staves or sacks of honey, is it still the same product. Join in on the Spirited discussion, and share in some of our favorite...
Mar 15, 2024
Prohibition almost killed the most sought-after whiskey in the world at the time, and it's taken a hundred years to get back solidly on top of the world stage. The Black & Spirited Crew takes on the #2 malt whiskey in the world, and helps you step up your understanding of why it's so special. Green beer is just...
Mar 12, 2024
They say a fine drink is like a fine man or woman--it's meant to be appreciated--looked at, caressed, and finally tasted… The Black & Spirited Crew gets a little nasty talking about how to bring the MOST out of your tasting experience--be it beer, wine, spirits or cocktails. We get hot and heavy in this episode...
Mar 1, 2024
If you put new bourbon into a used wine or rum cask, is it still bourbon? If you finish a bad whiskey in a honey barrel, can you turn it good? The Black & Spirited Crew answers these questions and more, and debates the purpose of secondary barreling in the spirits industry--all while sharing some of our favorites! ...
Feb 23, 2024
The Black & Spirited Crew takes you to the land of blue Weber agave--the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico! Learn what got Cedric off bourbon for the last year, and why good tequila is getting more and more expensive these days. You're in for a great journey on this one as we drink some of the hottest spirits...