The Pour Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mark Wells
Welcome to The Pour Life Podcast Channel. Here we goof around, tell stories and Pour out the truth about community, family, business and life all while drinking our favorite sprits. Learn about real people and the things that drive them, including the spirits that keep them going. Join Mark (The Pour Man) and Dana (Boss Lady) and their special guests while they discuss various topics over whiskey, wine, craft beers and fine spirits. You may even find a laugh or two in the mess of it all! Kick back, get a pour and give a listen on The Pour Life Podcast with, Real People and Real Sprits.
Join me in a great session with Irish Whisky historian Michael La Terriere as we talk all thing Irish Whisky and discover the unique characteristics of Flaming Pig Black Cask. Michael alos share the origins of the name via the story behind the famous Dublin Whisky fire of 1875. I'll bet you didn't know there was a famous Dublin Whisky fire, did you? Me neither! Michael tells a great story that you'll surely enjoy!
Come hang out with me at Hacienda Curado as I talk to Jorge Balbontin about his new collaboration with Carlos Camarena, Thomas Estes and Vantgueard. Jorge is one of the most charismatic ambassadors for the agave spirit category and I really enjoyed learning more about his journey and the creation of this emerging class of tequila! Grab a cocktail and drop on in for an entertaining session with me and Jorge.
Welcome Steve Main, Cofounder of Doc Swinson's as we sit down for a unique perspective on how the best independent whiskey bottler and celebrated craft whiskey team sees their craft, and the journey. This is the second part of a great interview with Steve and one that you're sure to enjoy. Stay tuned for next week's as well when we dive into the Main origin story!
It's Cocktail Season! The holidays are fast approaching and who doesn't want to enjoy a great cocktail with friends. On this episode I talk to Katie Harrington of Progress Wine Group and Cocktails With Katie on Instagram. She shares great holiday cocktail ideas, gifting tips, her first holiday cocktail memories and much more. This is the perfect show to kick off the season and get your home bar and cocktail game on point!
Jump on board with Disney Day Drinkers Club President, Skip Sher as we take a ride through costume parties, boy bands, craft spirits and much, much more. Learn how the whole club got started, some of Skip's favorite places to day drink and where it's heading. From International bar hopping to walking naked over the bridge, we share fun stories and insights that will put a smile on your face. Enjoy.
Take a minute to hear from Joe Cruz, Founder of YaVe Tequila. This fast growing brand was started in Spanish Harlem by a dynamic entrepreneur who's singular focus has catapulted the brand to national recognition! Find out how his family and upbringing brought him full circle to produce an exceptional spirit that rivals all comers. Fun, fast paced and insightful, you're sure going to like this one!
We had a little break with Hurricane IAN and I grabbed some time in between touchdowns to catch up with The Boss Lady (My Wife) Dana Wells. We chat about the store, getting ready, up coming events and of course, swimming with gators after the storm.
Join me as I chat with one St. Cloud's great characters and local business advocate, Captain Stitch of Toho River Adventures. Learn how this St. Cloud native took to the open road only to find himself back where he started with a new view of the horizon. He's got a tale to tell and some fun insights to share. You may even take home a tip or two on goat yoga and Pirate Metal!
I sit and talk fishing and craft beer with Barret "Rippin Lips" Bailey. Listen in and find out some inside scoop to fishing the local watering holes, the right temperature for craft beer and how Barret got the name "Rippin Lips"! This is a good talk with a cool guy.
Join me this week for an unconventional episode as I drop a hot mic in the middle of the studio for a tasting round table as with three exceptional friends, Katie Harrington from Progress Wine Group, Tim Bradstreet and Michael Buffa from Forward/Slash and Orlando Whiskey Society. On this episode we taste five expressions fo acclaimed Doc Swinson's whiskeys with the mission to pick a private barrel for the VIP Experience at the up coming Whiskey In The Cloud - Craft Spirit and Boutique Cigar Festival. www.whiskeyinthecloud.com
These folks are super knowledgeable, funny and get dangerously close to going of the rails.
Hang on and enjoy the ride!
Why Doc Swinson's:
We chose Doc Swinson's for its uniqueness and exception style. Doc Swinson's has been recently recognized with Double Gold and a nomination for Whiskey of the Year at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition; Double Platinum, Best in Category, and Best Independent Bottler by Fred Minnick’s ASCOT awards; and Double Gold, Consumers Choice, and Innovation medals from the SIP awards.
www.docswhiskey.com
Join me as I talk with Joseph Barton of Distilled Minds, a spirits broker, who seeks great, up and coming spirits to bring to the Pour Life Community in central Florida. Learn about distilling, crafting cocktails, and what he looks for when building a brand. Also, we dive into Malort and the Malort Face phenomenon! Sit back and relax while we explore distillation to consumption on this week's episode.
Join me as I talk with Joseph Barton of Distilled Minds, a spirits broker who seeks out great new products to bring to market. We talk about distillation, authenticity, and what makes a great brand. We even get into Malort and the Malort face phenomenon. There's a lot going on and Joseph is getting it done!
This week I'm joined again by Dana along with her friend and fellow "Boss Lady" Laura Kuntzevich of Lavender Patch. We catch up on all things St. Cloud while we talk wine, building a successful business, work life balance, community and much more. Oh, and don't forget your grab your holiday nut bowls when you sit down to listen. Enjoy!
This week I sit down with the "Boss Lady" of Levee Liquor in a series of conversations that share the unique chemistry of our relationship to each other and the town of St. Cloud, Florida. This funny episode is a look back at the origins of the business, the happenings of area and first days of the podcast. We talk about the store, Covid19, the great shops and restaurants in the area and some upcoming surprises. Tune in because you've just got to meet the great lady behind the madness.
I sit down with Chris Coney of Iron Smoke Distillery to learn about what's going on at Iron Smoke, its origins and what makes it one of Forbes Magazines top 10 bourbons outside of Kentucky. We also get a little history on the origin of Rattle Snake Rosie's whiskeys and what's on the horizon for this distilling season.
I sit down and chat with Breakthu Beverage Account Specialist for Brown Forman. We dive into the heritage of the storied brands and taste the newest innovations from Brown Forman. Join a coupe of guys sitting around the shop talking about life in the booze biz.