Sports and Spirits: Recent Episodes
Matt East, Hank Allen
Sports and Spirits is a weekly podcast discussing the biggest events in the world of sports as well as some of the local establishments, breweries, wineries, and restaurants at the location of these events. We attempt to take you in for a taste of the local scene that makes each of these weekly venues special.
Exciting show this week as we kick off our Tales of the Cocktail coverage for 2024. We start by visiting with Master Distiller and Founder of Kilinga Bacanora Rodrigo Bojorquez. Bacanora is a spirit made from agave but is different from Tequila. This interview really breaks down the genre and the characteristics of Bacanora. Plus we get the backstory of Kilinga and taste a couple of the expressions. For more information on Kilinga you can visit their website at https://kilingabacanora.com/
As always thanks for listening!
We back! Sort of. Hank is flying solo this week with Matt still on the mend from his recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. Details on that next week. In the meantime, it's early June. Plenty to talk about in the sports world with college baseball, MLB, and the NBA Finals underway.
For our spirits content this week we check in with Jeff Naples of Reyka Vodka. We caught up with him last summer at Tales of the Cocktail. This was a fun interview, and Jeff is the perfect blend of sports and spirits.
We are back with a full show next week. As always thanks for listening, and you can check out more on Reyka Vodka and Tales of the Cocktail at the following links.
Jeffrey Naples: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardbehindthebar/?hl=en
Reyka Vodka: https://reyka.com/
Tales of the Cocktail: https://talesofthecocktail.org/
College football is back! We take a look at the opening weekend of games and discuss the early polls. The usual suspects are in the top 5 but will those teams be there in the end? And what did the polls get wrong. Matt and Hank take an early look at the season.
Then at 24:00 we sit down with David Allardice at Tales of the Cocktail. Really fun chat with him about Glenfiddich and the latest they have going on. We could have talked for a while he is so much fun so we will be trying to catch up with him down the road.
As always thanks for taking the time to listen, and if you're looking for a great scotch check out Glenfiddich! We always highly recommend their expressions.
You can find out more at https://www.glenfiddich.com/
Back with a big show this week! Matt and Hank get caught up on the latest in Major League Baseball and their thoughts on the standings. Are the Braves the team to beat? Plus college football is right around the corner. Our thoughts on the state of the game with conference realignment in full swing.
After that we are honored to be joined on the show by Lynn House with Heaven Hill brands and Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week. Catch that at 30:00. We talk about Old Fashioned Week and their partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation. It's a great event that helps to raise money in support of those in the hospitality industry. Hank talks with Lynn at Tales of the Cocktail and we get in to all kinds of different topics. It's a great time!
As always thanks for listening.
For more info on Southern Smoke: https://southernsmoke.org/
To find out more about Old Fashioned Week: https://oldfashionedweek.com/
Follow Lynn on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/liquidladylynn/
Super fun show this week and something that epitomizes the meaning of Sports and Spirits. We sit down with John Cubelic, co-founder of Dread River Distillery in Birmingham, AL. This is a great conversation about how he got to the point of wanting to start a distillery and what that process was like.
For the first time ever Dread River Distilling will be partnering with Big Machine Music City Grand Prix IndyCar August 4 - 6, 2023. This will be their introduction into the Tennessee market. We talk with John about their partnership with Indy in Alabama the last few years and why this makes sense to break into the Tennessee market. Really a fun conversation. Check it out and as always thanks for listening!
Find more about Dread River at https://dreadriver.com/
Big show this week! Settle in for a great show 'live' from Tales of the Cocktail. Hank and Nathan site down with Lead Blender Amanda Beckwith and Head of Advocacy Jenny Wren to learn all about Virginia Distillery and their Courage and Conviction Whisky. We recorded it in person during Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.
This show is packed with information about the distillery, their single malts, and this history of the people working their. Plus we go through a tasting of each expression to talk about what you will find in the bottle.
You can learn more at https://vadistillery.com/
Find Amanda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustandwhisky/?hl=en and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-l-beckwith/
Jenny is available on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejenniferwren/?hl=en
A great show this week as we are joined by Neal Bodenheimer. Tales of the Cocktail is right around the corner so we get his take on what this festival means for the service industry and why New Orleans is the perfect place for it.
Plus we learn about his book "Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em" along with some of his other projects. It's a quick but insightful interview to get you ready for Tales!
We're back! As we head towards Father's Day weekend we are giving you a great gift idea for the grill dad in your life. We talk with Casa M Spices to learn about their line of low sodium seasonings and rubs. These are all really good, and such a great option for anybody looking to avoid the normal high sodium options. Check that out at 24:30.
Before that we give our thoughts on the recent NBA championship by the Denver Nuggets, and talk some MLB.
Thanks for joining us!
You can find more about Casa M on their website: https://casamspice.com/
Another huge show this week! We talk with Brendan Raulerson of Glen Moray. He takes us through some samples and lets us know what makes Glen Moray unique. We taste four different expressions, all unique and really good. Plus some sports talk on baseball playoffs and a big weekend in college football. Thanks for listening!
Back this week with a fantastic interview! We really hope you stick around for all of this one. Hank sits down with Shochu expert and founder of Honkaku Spirits Christopher Pellegrini at 13:30. He has a fanstastic story to tell about how he got into Shochu and moved to Japan. If you're not familiar with this spirit it is a really interesting genre. Shochu is the national spirit of Japan and Christopher will break down what makes it so unique.
Plus Hank samples 3 different Shochus with Christopher and a Japanese whiskey as well. And the story behind the whiskey is also amazing! We talk a little baseball early but most of the show is built around Shochu. Hope you enjoy it!
You can learn more at https://honkakuspirits.com/
We have another great show for you this week! Stay tuned for a tremendous interview with William and Don Ray of Craft Standard coming up at 26 minutes. This is a draft cocktail company. They are reinventing the way cocktails are served at large and small venues. Really interesting stuff.
Before and after that we are giving you our NFL picks ahead of opening weekend. We talk about who we think is the favorite in each division and conference and some sleepers.
As always thanks for listening! Check out more about Craft Standard on their website: https://craftstandard.com/
The big weekend is finally here. College football is back in a big way with a full slate of games and we are fired up about it. Big show this week that we start with a discussion of the current state of the game with the transfer portal and NIL deals.
Then we get to our featured guest of the week at 24:00. Ryan Brooks of SouthNorte beverage company joins us to talk about their line of ready to drink cocktails. These are really good and perfect for a beach weekend or tailgating. We had a great time with him.
After that strap it in for a full power 5 conference preview as we make our picks and sleepers in each league, plus our college football playoff predictions. Thanks for listening!
Check out more on SouthNorte here: https://www.southnorte.com/
The wait is over! We finally have college football back this weekend. We will get in to our full season preview next week, but we do discuss some of the opening games, some over/under predictions, and some general takeaways of the upcoming season.
Then a great interview at 30:30 with Five Trail Whiskey. We talk with Alberto Farias, General Manager of Molson Coors Beverage Company along with their Marketing Manager Kim Fox. Really good stuff with them. This is an American blended whiskey that really delivers a smooth finish with some sweetness early and a little spice late. Hank gives it a 9.5/10 rating.
Then we wrap it up with Matt's pop-culture segment talking about the opening episode of House of the Dragon and that series.
Thanks for listening!
You can check out more about Five Trail Whiskey at their website
https://www.fivetrail.com/
Big show this week! We start off with our thoughts on the MLB standings as things sit right now. It's really a 3 team race in the National League and 2 in the American League to us right now but see if you agree.
Then a huge interview at 21:30 with Ivan Saldana, one of the co-founders of Casa Lumbre Spirits. This stuff is awesome. All locally sourced products from Mexico and California. Amazing flavors and a variety of spirits including corn whiskey and gins along with others. This was a great time at Tales of the Cocktail talking with Ivan.
After that we get into some college football news to wrap it up. We will talk about the chance of expanding playoffs, breaking off from the NCAA, and the state of the sport in general.
For more on Casa Lumbre check out their site at https://www.casalumbre.com/
Thanks for listening!
It's been quite a layoff and quite a two year stretch for everyone. We missed the show and bringing you stories from the spirits world and talking sports so we are finally back. Season 7 kicks off with Matt and Hank getting back into the swing of things with a brief discussion of the state of college football. We'll talk more on that in the coming weeks.
But we start back up with content from the recently completed Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. We got to sit down with the creators of De Nada Tequila and learn what make their product so special. Catch that interview at 23:30.
After that we wrap it up with some streaming tv analysis and pop culture from Matt. As always check out our website at www.sportspiritshow.com for the latest shows.
You can find more about De Nada tequila at https://www.denadatequila.com/
Thanks for listening!
We are back with our Super Bowl preview edition! It is so nice to be back with you making shows again after our schedule got thrown off the past few months. We are back in a big way this week though leading up to the Super Bowl.
We start with our buddy Raphael Esparza at 9:00 minutes to break down the sports betting angle. This guy is always loaded with info plus a ton of prop bets for the game.
Then after we make our picks at the 47:00 mark we are joined by Lynnette Marrero. She's a master mixologist and bartender who has partnered with Teremana Tequila to bring you some fantastic cocktails for your Super Bowl Party. See the recipes below.
As always thanks for listening and don't forget to tell your friends!
Tampa Bay Pirate Party2 oz Teremana Blanco
.75 oz Lime Juice
.75 oz Orange Juice
.5 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
.25 oz Grenadine
Shake all ingredients and dump into a Hurricane Glass. Garnish with half the discarded lime shell, smoking cinnamon stick & a pirate flag!
Kansas City BBQ Sour2 oz Teremana Reposado
1 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Cloudy Apple Juice
.25 oz Maple Syrup
1 healthy tsp Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce
Shake and strain into a double old fashioned glass. Garnish with lemon wheel, apple fan & cracked pepper. Serve on the side of your choice of BBQ meal!
We are just a week away from the New Orleans Bourbon Festival! Join us as we talk with founder Tracy Napolitano on how much it has grown and what you can expect this year. It's amazing in year number 4 where this has gone.
Plus we will have some early March Madness thoughts.
Get info and tickets at: http://www.neworleansbourbonfestival.com/
Big show this week as we get ready for the start of NASCAR with the upcoming Daytona 500. Plus some new rules for baseball this year. We discuss the headliner about pitchers.
After that we bring in Tracie Franklin (https://www.instagram.com/spirited_tracie/?hl=en) of Glenfiddich. Always fun to catch up with her at Tales of the Cocktail. We talk about a lot, including their scotch Fire and Cane.
Great interview this week! One of our favorite products out there. We sit down with Neil Strachan of The Balvenie. This is from Tales of the Cocktail a few months back but some great info on some new whisky they have out. A little different from what you're used too. That comes after a brief Super Bowl Recap.
Thanks for listening!
It's Super Bowl weekend! We are back with our latest show to get you set for the game and surrounding fun. We'll give you our thoughts on the game and make our picks. Then bring in Raphael Esparza at 28:00 for all the betting insights you need. Then at 43:00 we talk with Chef Isaac Toups and the NFL's Party with a Purpose.
Back with a big show this week. Great interview from Tales of the Cocktail with Edoardo Branca of Fernet Branca. Then our analysis of college football conference championship weekend and playoff scenarios. Plus NFL thoughts, random Star Wars discussion, and the usual shenanigans.
We back! After a hiatus due to various life circumstances Hank and Matt are back with a new show. After a quick re-introduction we go right to our feature spirit of the week, Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey.
It's a brand we weren't too familiar with but it is great. We sit down with Philip Duff, Brand Ambassador, at Tales of the Cocktail to learn more.
After that we're talking NCAA and NFL football. Just a couple weeks left in college, get our thoughts on the playoff standings.
Big show this week as we finish up our tasting and discussion with Don Q Rum Global Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris. Such a great time with him at Tales of the Cocktail.
After that we will give some early thoughts on the MLB playoffs, then the upcoming weekend of college and NFL football!
We're back! After a brief hiatus thanks to Matt's many travels the show is back this week. We continue our Tales of the Cocktail content with some great stuff from Don Q Rum. Global Ambassador Alexx Mouzouris tells us all about the brand and walks us through the many different offerings.
Plus we'll talk about MLB and NFL as we roll to the end of September.
Thanks for listening!
Big show this week! What happens when you combine Metallica music, whiskey, and one of the best master distillers out there? Blackened Whiskey. It's really good, and the story of how it's made is even better. We talk with Rob Dietrich about the project and what makes it special.
After that we talk about the first weekend of college football. It's so good to say that!
Nathan joins Hank this week as Matt continues his west coast road trip. We have a great interview off the top of the show just a couple minutes in. Vance Henderson of Monkey Shoulder Whisky joins us to talk about the product and his background becoming a brand ambassador. Hank gets his first taste of the blended whisky as well. That's from Tales of the Cocktail.
After that Nathan and Hank talk some MLB standings and who we like going forward, early season college football rankings, and NFL training camp news and thoughts.
We have a great interview for you this week! Woodford Reserve's Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall joins us to talk about their new release, Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey. This stuff tastes fantastic and we were one of the firsts to try it at Tales of the Cocktail. Get all the details about it plus hear her story of getting to where she is today.
After that we will dip in to some thoughts on the MLB trade deadline moves. The Astros seem like the winners, but who else impressed us? Plus Adam Aikens joins us and gives his playoff thoughts.
Review: Woodford Wheat is a really enjoyable whiskey. At 52% wheat you still get the complexity of the other grains when you taste it. Just enough rye to add a little spice. You pick up on the fruits, but also some vanilla and caramel. The aroma is heavy with bananas. We recommend this if you come across it.
Rating: 9.5/10
Matt and Hank are back after a bit of a summer layoff. We start our Tales of the Cocktail coverage this year talking pisco (info below). Dänny Ronen stops by for a tasting and a ton of information. After that we discuss some MLB standings and give our thoughts on the start of NFL training camp. Don't forget, use promo code NOLA at Shaker and Spoon for a $10 discount!!!
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Peru’s national spirit
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It is made from only 8 grape varietals.
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There are three variants of Pisco: puro (single grape expression), acholado (blend of two or more grapes), and Mosto Verde (a style in which the juice of the pressed grapes is partially fermented).
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The Denomination of Origin it carries dictates that this grape-based brandy/grape-based distillate (like an unaged cognac) is distilled to proof with NOTHING added -- no water, no color, no wood aging.
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Pisco doesn’t age, it rests, in non-reactive vessels.
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About 8 lbs of grapes go into making a Puro or Acholado -- it takes 18 lbs of grapes to make a Mosto Verde style Pisco.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH PISCO?
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Make craft cocktail bar drinks in your own home with the Shaker & Spoon cocktail kit (www.shakerandspoon.com) -- use our special code Nola by July 31st and get $10 off the one box or even a whole subscription -- all you need is Shaker & Spoon's upcoming August "Pisco Fever" box, plus one 750mL bottle of Pisco, and you can create a 12-cocktail party (consisting of three different drinks from three different bartenders, including one from right here in NOLA)!
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Try a Chilcano -- delivers the Deep South/South American connection. The Chilcano is one of Peru’s four pillar cocktails and the South American cousin of a whiskey ginger (aka horse’s neck) -- it's a classic Highball, easy to make, just Pisco + ginger beer or ginger ale, splash of lime and a dash of bitters (Angostura or Amargo Chuncho if you can get them).
IF YOU MISSED THE PISCOTARIAN 2.0 EVENT AT TALES OF THE COCKTAIL...
...you can recreate one of the cocktails featured that day -- this one is by Tony Abou-Ganim (aka The Modern Mixologist) from Libertine Social in the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
2019 Passion Punch
1 1/2 oz Pisco 100 Acholado
1/2 oz heavy-dark rum
1 oz passion fruit puree
2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz organic agave syrup
2 dashes Angostura orange bitters
Pinch of ground nutmeg, garnish with orange and lemon slices, FILTHY black cherry, and a mint sprig.
To follow the Trade Commission of Peru in Miami, Hashtags/handles are
#SpiritofPeru #PiscoisPeru #Piscotarian #PiscoNights @peru.trade
Big show this week as we sit down with Tripp Stimson, Director of Distillery Operations, of Barrell Bourbon. Great to talk with him about why Barrell is so popular. We get his insight into the bourbon world and whether they plan to distill their own products in the future.
After that we give our thoughts on the NBA free agency situation plus the MLB standings heading into July.
Exciting time of year in the sports world and this week we bring you a new product in the world of sports hydration. We speak with Anshuman Vohra, Founder of Halo Sport.
HALO is a premium, certified organic hydration beveragecarving a completely new category within the market, no longer requiring consumers to make the adherent choice between taste, nutritional benefit, and calories.
After that we discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Happy Memorial Day! Big sports weekend, especially for race fans. We'll touch on that to start. Plus some thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoffs. Then after some holiday cocktail ideas Matt gives his thoughts on the Game of Thrones finale. Spoiler: he wasn't a fan.
Smirnoff Red, White, and Berry recipes:
RWBFirecracker Martini (Serves 1)
1.5 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
4.5 oz lemonade
1 oz. Blue Curacao
RWBFrose (Serves 3)
Red Slush Layer
2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
1 cup of cherries, quartered
1 cup Rose wine
White Slush Layer
2 oz. Smirnoff Red, White & Berry
2 cups of ice
1 cup lemonade
Blue Slush Layer
2 cups of ice
2 oz. Blue Curacao
1 cup raspberry lime seltzer water
It's a huge week in the entertainment world with the series finale of Game of Thrones. To celebrate we are talking about the Diageo/HBO collaboration of single malt scotch whiskies and Johnnie Walker White Walker.
A fantastic interview with Rasmus Just, the Diageo Reserve Scotch Ambassador (Instagram: @justscotch). We will break down and sample a couple of the single malts paired with Game of Thrones houses. Plus the Johnnie Walker White Walker blend.
Then Matt's analysis on how the show will end and what to expect.
We're back! After a layoff due to the birth of Hank's twins we are back with the latest episode. Short and easy listening this week as we give you our thoughts on Tiger's win, the NBA and NHL playoffs, NFL draft, and our review of Crown Royal Peach.
Our favorite time of year! We talk all things NCAA men's tournament in this week's episode. First we bring in our buddy Raphael Esparza (Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSIdocsports ) to break down the bracket from a Vegas insider standpoint. We also talk about some interesting prop bets and the sports betting world as a whole.
Then Matt, Nathan, and Hank will give you their picks from the Sweet 16 to the final game.
Thanks for listening!
Huge weekend on the way and one of our favorite times of year. Matt and Hank are back with the latest episode to get you set for St. Patrick's Day!
We start with an interview with Aaron Ridgeway, beer specialist from St. James’s Gate in Ireland.A really fun time talking Guinness, the holiday, Ireland, and everything you need to know.
After that it's March Madness time! We'll give our thoughts on the latest bracket projections. And, a huge free agency period in the NFL. What we think about the biggest moves.
We wrap it up with some beer picks for you to enjoy!
Matt and Hank are back as we head into the all-star break in the NBA. Tune in to get Matt's take on what you need to know visiting Charlotte this weekend and their thoughts on the NBA season so far.
Then a little NFL talk with some key post season moves.
Hank goes over a couple drink recipes for you plus talks about Oleo Saccharum. Oleo saccharum is simply sugar mingled with the oil that citrus peel releases. It's a great additive for your cocktail.
After that we wrap it up with some college basketball thoughts.
Recipes:
Cupid’s Crush
2 (12 oz.) bottles Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer Rosé
16 oz. Grapefruit Juice
Raspberries
Orange Blossom
1 ounce orange juice
1 ounce gin
1 our sweet vermouth
Served up with fine sugar on the rim
The Smirnoff Valentine’s Cosmo
(Makes 1 Cocktail)
Ingredients:
· 1 oz Smirnoff No. 21
· .5 oz Orange Liqueur
· .5 oz Lime Juice
· 1 oz Cranberry Juice
· Garnish with Raspberries
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, combine Smirnoff No. 21, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice with ice. Shake. Pour into glass and garnish with raspberries.
Our Super Bowl preview show is here! Hank and Matt are joined by our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza to start the show as we discuss the big game and the bets around it.
Great insights into the line movements so far as well as some really unique prop bets around the game.
After that Nathan Moore drops in as the three discuss the game and give their analysis. We also get a look at Nathan's updated craft brewery list. He just hit number 40, so what is the top 10?
As always thanks for listening!
Championship Sunday in the NFL is here! Matt and Hank are back to talk about that and whiskey! We start with a review of George Dickel Barrel Select (9.25/10) and their Tabasco finished whiskey (7/10). Get our thoughts on what we like and what we don't.
After that it's all about NFL Championship Sunday. We think these are two premier match-ups in each conference. We give you our picks and keys to each game.
Plus the usual banter and fun. As always thanks for listening!
Happy New Year! Matt and Hank are back heading into a big weekend of football. A little spirits talk to start off. If you want a great party recipe Hank has what you need with his Brandy Milk Punch.
After that it's all football. We'll give you our thoughts on each of the 4 NFL Wild Card games this weekend. Unlike last year there is a lot of disagreement on our picks.
Then we break down the college football final on Monday between Alabama and Clemson. How do we see that one shaping up?
As always thanks for listening.
Hank starts this week's show with a discussion on the Orphan Barrel Rhetoric series. The final expression is out, the Rhetoric 25 year. We have info on that. Plus, a review and thoughts on the 23 and 24 year releases of Rhetoric from Orphan Barrel.
After that Matt joins the show as we discuss the current NFL playoff situation. A lot of great matchups the final two weeks of the season. We'll talk about how we feel about each team in the hunt.
Plus we talk a little college football and basketball to wrap up the show. Happy Holidays and as always thinks for listening!
Matt and Hank are back this week as we head into a really big weekend of NFL matchups. First we start by talking a little drinking in the great city of Charlotte. Matt recently spent some time trying a couple new brews and enjoying some other food and beverage during the snow storm.
After that we give our thoughts on the Heisman trophy outcome. We'll talk about some of the big NFL matchups this weekend and what we are watching for. Plus discussing some of the early season bowl games.
Matt has survived his extended bout of various sicknesses and returns with Hank for the latest episode. We're going to give our thoughts on the college football playoffs and if we think the committee got it right. Plus what games we are interested in.
Then we'll talk a little college basketball and NFL. We wrap up the show with a really cool interview with Jaime Salas of Milagro Tequila. Really great info on the brand plus tequila in general. We had a lot of fun talking with him.
As always thanks for listening!
It's rivalry week! One of the best weekends of the year is upon us as we feast on college football rivalry week and early season basketball match-ups.
We start with some whiskey talk. We give you our thoughts on Bulleit Rye Whiskey (Hank 9/10, Matt 9/10) and Bulleit Barrel Strength Bourbon (Hank 9/10, Matt 8/10). Needless to say, we like them both. Plus some neat gift ideas for the cocktail lover in your life
Then it's time to talk college football as we look ahead to the the Apple Cup, Civil War, Iron Bowl, The Game, Notre Dame/USC, LSU/TAMU, Clemson/South Carolina and more.
A few NFL thoughts to wrap up the show.
Thanks for listening!
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https://shop.bulleit.com/bulleit-lemon-tonic-carry-on-cocktail-kits.html
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We back! After a small layoff due to scheduling and sickness, Matt and Hank are back in the saddle to talk about the fall sports calendar going on right now.
We'll start by giving you our thoughts on the latest college football playoff rankings.
After that some NFL discussion including why we think Drew Brees remains underrated.
College basketball has tipped off and we will talk a little about that and then wrap it up with some great holiday cocktail ideas from our friends at Smirnoff.
Cocktail Recipes
- Peppermint Cranberry Moscow Mule, Courtesy of Kendra Darling, Simply Darrling
(Makes 1 Cocktail)
Ingredients:
· 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
· 2 oz. Cranberry Juice
· 6 oz. Ginger Beer
· Sugar coated Cranberries & Mint for garnish
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, combine Smirnoff Peppermint Twist and cranberry juice with ice. Shake. Fill a copper mug with ice, pour the vodka & juice over the ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with sugar coated cranberries and mint.
- Orange & Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Courtesy of Kendra Darling, Simply Darrling
(Makes 1 Cocktail)
Ingredients:
· 1 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist
· 0.5 oz. Triple Sec
· 8 oz. Hot Chocolate
Directions:
Combine hot chocolate, triple sec, and Smirnoff Peppermint Twist in a mug. Stir, and serve with a candy cane. Garnish with a candied orange peel.
- Smirnoff Holiday Punch, Courtesy of Kendra Darling, Simply Darrling
(Makes 12 Servings)
Ingredients:
· 10 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Holiday Ornament Vodka
· 12 oz. Cranberry-Raspberry Juice
· 4 oz. Pineapple Juice
· 20 oz. Orange Juice
· 2 oz. Lime Juice
· 1 Bottle Sparkling Wine
· Raspberry Sherbet
· Slices of Limes, Oranges and frozen cranberries
Directions:
Combine all the juices in a punch bowl. Stir in the Sparkling wine and the Smirnoff No. 21 Holiday Ornament Vodka. Garnish with slices of limes, oranges, and frozen cranberries. Place a ball of raspberry sherbet into a glass. Ladle punch into the glass
- Ornament Cocktail, Courtesy of Kendra Darling, Simply Darrling
(Makes 1 Cocktail)
Ingredients:
· 1.5 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Holiday Ornament Vodka
· 2 oz. Pomegranate Juice
· 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
· Splash Lime Juice
· Pomegranate Seeds & Mint Leaves for garnish
Directions:
Mix together the Smirnoff No. 21 Holiday Ornament Vodka, simple syrup, and juices. Use a funnel to pour into a clear ornament. Place Pomegranate seeds and mint leaves into a martini glass. To enjoy, pour the cocktail into the martini glass
- Holiday Cosmo, Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
(Makes 1 Cocktail)
Ingredients:
· 1.5 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
· 1 oz. Orange Liqueur
· 4 oz. Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
· Lemon twist
· Candy rim
· Cranberry skewer
Directions:
Rim a martini glass with water and dip into edible glitter. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, orange liqueur and cranberry pomegranate juice. Shake until chilled. Pour into martini glass and garnish with cranberries.
6. Autumn Harvest Punch, Courtesy of Megan Marlowe, Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
(Makes 16 servings)
Ingredients:
· 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
· 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
· 2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
· 1 lemon thinly sliced
· 5 ¾ cups Apple cider
· 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
· 4 cinnamon sticks
· 4 pods star anise
· Rosemary sprigs
Directions:
Into a punch bowl, add sliced apples, pears and lemon. Pour in apple cider, Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka and lemon juice. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, clove and fresh rosemary springs. Stir to combine and chill until ready to serve. Right before serving, add in 1 liter ginger ale.
Our favorite month of the year continues. Hank and Matt are back this week to give their thoughts on the MLB playoffs as the league championship series are about to wrap up.
Then we look ahead to some match-ups we will be watching in college football this weekend and some NFL games that we want to see. We'll pick some of these games and give our thoughts on the betting lines.
After that some fall and seasonal beer discussion. What do we think you should be trying?
Thanks for listening!
Episode 99! Almost to 100. Matt and Hank are back to break down a big weekend in sports.
We'll start with our thoughts on the MLB playoffs. What do we think happens in the ALCS and NLCS.
After that some thoughts on college football this week including the big matchup between UGA and LSU.
Then some NFL talk and a couple games we are interested to see this week.
As always thanks for listening!
It's our favorite time of year. Matt and Hank are fired up to talk about the baseball playoffs, give our thoughts on the NFL and college football seasons, and pick the big games this weekend.
Plus we talk to the Master Distiller at BOLS to discuss the Genever genre of spirits. Big show check it out!
A huge weekend on the sports calendar as we wrap up September and Matt and Hank are here to break it all down.
We start with a quick recap of the NFL and college football seasons so far. Then at 26:30 we discuss baseball's final regular season weekend and what it means in the National League. Huge implications!
We follow that up by picking some of the big games this weekend. Stanford/Notre Dame, Ohio State/Penn State, Washington/BYU, LSU/Ole Miss.
Plus we will give our thoughts on the weekend of NFL action coming up.
A lot to talk about in the world of football as we head towards one of our favorite times of year, October. Matt and Hank recap the most recent weekend of action for you and what stands out in NFL and college.
Then we take it back to Tales of the Cocktail to talk with Desmond Payne, Master Distiller with Beefeater Gin. He is a true legend in the spirits world and really fun to talk too.
After that we pick some of the big games this weekend. We break down TAMU/Alabama, Stanford/Oregon, TCU/Texas, New Orleans/Atlanta, Cincinnati/Carolina, and Pittsburgh/Tampa Bay.
Plus some MLB discussion as the season draws to a close.
Big show this week as Matt and Hank are back to break down all the big games in football this weekend. Plus our Vegas Insider Raphael Esparza joins us to talk Canelo/GGG 2, along with all the insights into Vegas you need. Plus what he's watching in the NFL.
We also break down the big games in college football. 3 top 25 matchups and we will give you our picks.
And we'll talk with Exotico Tequila's Graciela Gonzalez about the industry and what they have been up too.
Thanks for listening!
Another big show full of content for you this week. Matt and Hank discuss weekend one of college football and where we stand going in to week 2.
Then our thoughts on the Khalil Mack trade. Is it possible the Raiders got the better part of the deal? Then we talk fantasy football picks and some of the week one games we are interested in.
After that a visit with Glenfiddich to talk about some of the new expressions they have to offer. Then it's pick time as we lay out our predictions for some of the big games this weekend.
Segment times:
11:30-Khalil Mack trade
17:30-Fantasy football
23:30-NFL games to watch
31:00-Glenfiddich brand ambassadors
1:10 -college and NFL predictions
College football is back and we have a big show for you this week! Matt and Hank start by breaking down the weekend weather to let you know what games may be impacted.
Then it's on to some of the big games of the weekend. We'll talk about Ole Miss/Texas Tech, West Virginia/Tennessee, Michigan/Notre Dame, Auburn/Washington, Miami/LSU, and Virginia Tech/Florida State.
In between the games we have a great interview with Paul Hletko, the founder of FEW Spirits in Evanston, IL. Got to taste some really great whiskey and gin at Tales of the Cocktail with him. Lot of information as well.
Finally we wrap up the show with our review of Captain Morgan Apple Smash. It's an interesting drink and we give our thoughts.
We are inching closer to the start of college football! Matt and Hank are back this week to break down the rest of the power 5 conferences.
We start with a quick discussion over the NFL helmet rule. How it's going so far in the preseason. Then it's off to our predictions and analysis of the Big 10 this season. How does Urban Meyer's story affect our picks?
Then we go to part 2 of our interview with David Powell of Flor de Caña Rum. If you missed part one last week go back and listen. Great time talking with him.
We will wrap up the show with our breakdowns of the Pac 12 and Big 12, and whether we see any playoff contenders from these conferences.
As always thanks for listening!
Huge show this week for Episode 91! Matt and Hank are back to talk about some preseason stories in the NFL. We touch on where we think Dez Bryant may end up, Jalen Ramsey qb comments, and some other news around the league.
We also give our thoughts on Ronald Acuna Jr with the Braves getting hit to lead off the game this week.
Then it's back to Tales of the Cocktail. Part one of our interview with Flor de Caña Rum Brand Ambassador David Powell. He has some great stories to tell.
After that we give you our preview for the SEC and ACC conferences this upcoming college football season. Who do we think ends up the champion, and what teams should you be on the lookout for.
As always thanks for listening! Subscribe to the show on iTunes or Spotify.
All Balvenie all the time! That's what we have for you in episode 90. Hank sits down with two of our favorites at Tales of the Cocktail.
Balvenie Brand Ambassadors Jonathan Wingo and David Laird discuss what's new with the brand, some exciting new products, what they see in their travels as ambassadors, and a little sports as well.
If you love The Balvenie you will love this!
As always thanks for listening.
Big show this week as we start off the month of August. Matt and Hank discuss the new helmet rule in the NFL and the impact that could have on the season.
Then the big story this week, Urban Meyer. How do we see this situation playing out at Ohio State going forward.
After that some MLB talk as we look at some of the close divisions heading into August.
We wrap it up with a big interview with Dre Masso, co-founder of Altos Tequila. Great to catch up with him in a noisy and fund Altos Bodega at Tales of the Cocktail.
Thanks for listening!
Segment times:
6:00- NFL helmet rule
10:00- Urban Meyer scandal
17:30- Current thoughts on MLB standings
24:00- Dre Masso, Co-Founder Altos Tequila
https://www.altostequila.com/
Episode 88 is here and we have some great content for you. After the show open Hank sits down with Allison Parc of Brenne Whisky. She is great. One of our favorite interviews. How often do you meet somebody that started their own brand of whisky and then imported and distributed it. Great stuff. Plus the whisky tastes fantastic.
After that we will take a look at week one of the NFL schedule. What matchups do we want to see and what do we think about some of the early lines.
As always thanks for watching!
Matt is back from vacation as he and Hank kick off Tales of the Cocktail. We have a great interview with Danny Ronen at 13:00 about the category of Genever. It's something that most people aren't familiar about. Great history and information here.
Then we discuss some big trades in baseball and basketball in the last week.
Thanks for listening!
Today's Guest:
Danny Ronen
Founder of DC Spirits; co-owner of the award-winning bar Academia in Austin, Texas; partner at Unlimited Liabilities; and spirits educator and trainer at Liquid Kitchen.
WHAT IS GENEVER?
Genever (pronounced juh-NEE-vuhr) is a complex spirit with a rich history. Every genever is unique, with its own recipe and flavor, and created using artisanal processes. However, by law, all genevers must:
- contain malt spirit (made from wheat, rye, barley, maize, oat, buckwheat, and/or triticale) and juniper berry
- be a distilled spirit made from natural ingredients (such as grains and botanicals)
ALL GENEVER
- Amount of malt spirit: min. 1.5% of the alcohol volume
- Amount of sugar: max. 20 grams per liter
- Colorings: possible, but only with caramel
- Flavorings from juniper berries and possibly other botanicals and malt spirit
- Alcohol percentage: min. 30%
In addition, NEW STYLE GENEVER
- A younger/newer style that originated more recently with a lower malt spirit content and usually more botanicals
- Amount of malt spirit: min. 1.5% up to max. 15%
- Amount of sugar: max. 10 grams per liter
- Color: none
- Alcohol percentage: min. 35%
In addition, OLD STYLE GENEVER
- The old or traditional style, with a more pronounced grain flavor due to more malt spirit
- Amount of malt spirit: min. 15% up to 100%
- Amount of sugar: max. 20 grams per liter
- Color: from light yellow through to darker brown (depending on ageing)
- Alcohol percentage: min. 35%
Since January 15th 2008, genever (also officially known as jenever and genièvre) has had its own Protected Geographical Indication, meaning that it is geographically protected by the European Union, just like Scotch whisky and Cognac. This gave genever its own ‘appellation,’ and product that carries the name genever can now only be made in Belgium; Holland; the Nord and Pas-de-Calais departments of France; and the North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony regions of Germany.
Genever is considered one of the most versatile and interesting spirits, because:
- It offers a variety of flavor that is rarely found in other distilled spirits. It can be rich in botanicals — predominantly juniper but also, for example, coriander and angelica. At the other end of the spectrum it can be full of malt and the dark aroma of years spent in wooden casks.
- The variance in the balance of juniper, malt spirit, botanicals, distilling, and blending techniques allow an enormous diversity of flavor: from aromatic, zesty, and fresh like gin, to earthy, malty, and rich lie, whiskey.
- Genevers have been made for more than 500 years, yet the industry remains a source of constant experimentation, and innovation.
Genever has existed since the middle ages and was initially used in a medicinal capacity. Later, it came into fashion for recreational usage in the Lowlands of the Netherlands, and in the 17th century became the country’s national drink.
In the early 19th century, the Dutch began shipping the spirit to the U.S. as there was a large population of ex-patriates living there. This coincided with the increasing popularity of cocktails, and in 1880, approximately one in four cocktails in America were made with genever. Following two world wars and Prohibition, however, though genever remained the national spirit of the Lowlands, it disappeared from the world stage.
Since the beginning of the 21st century classic cocktails have soared in popularity and the demand for genever has returned. The genever category is now growing once again, particularly driven by cocktail bars around the world.
Hank, Adam, and Nathan are back this week. We'll start off talking about the potential changes to the one and done rule in college hoops and what it means for both college and the NBA.
After that we will examine some questions of American sports viewing habits. Is there less interest? More options to watch? More ways to watch? We give you our thoughts.
Plus some thoughts on the MLB All-Star game.
Big show this week after a bit of a summer break. We start off the show talking with Neal Bodenheimer about this year's Tales of the Cocktail. What changes can we expect and what is the new mission for the organization. Plus what it's been like to run two of the best bars in New Orleans.
Then we transition to sports. Hank and Nathan are joined by our new team member Adam Aikens. We'll run down a couple beer picks for you on this 4th of July weekend. After that a discussion on NBA free agency.
We'll wrap it up with our thoughts on the MLB season as we head towards the All-Star break.
As always thanks for listening!
Big weekend ahead! Matt and Hank are back to break down a huge weekend of sports just in time for Father's Day.
We'll start by giving our thoughts on a couple whiskies that we have recently tried.
Then it's on to the College World Series. It's one of our favorite events. We pick who we think has the best chance to win.
Then we'll talk about the World Cup, U.S. Open, and some recent controversy over LeBron's hand.
Thanks for listening!
Matt and Hank are back to discuss a couple recent beers they've tried lately.
After that get our thoughts on the NHL and NBA playoffs. What we expect for each series going forward.
We'll talk a little NASCAR and college baseball to wrap it up and tell you why you should be watching the NCAA baseball tournament this weekend.
As always thanks for listening!
Big show this week as Matt and Hank are back to talk about the latest happenings in the worlds of sports and spirits.
We'll start the show talking about some breweries we have recently tried followed by our thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling allowing sports gambling on the national level.
After that it's review time as we talk about Smirnoff Red White and Berry. We'll give you our thoughts and some recipes for the summer.
We'll wrap it up with our take on the NHL and NBA playoffs and how we see things playing out.
Matt and Hank are back with a sports heavy show this week. We're talking NBA playoffs as we make our picks for the conference finals.
After that we'll talk baseball and where we stand so far in the MLB season.
Then it's on to the NFL. Prop bets are out for the top 5 rookie QBs and whether they start the most games for their teams this season.
We'll wrap it up with our thoughts on the NHL playoffs and the season the Knights have had.
Thanks for listening!
It's Kentucky Derby Week! Matt and Hank are back with a big show this week to get you ready for the big day.
We start off the show with our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza. He has great insight as always on which horses could compete for the title and how you should bet the race. Plus a look at some NFL season win totals and insider info you don't want to miss.
After that we take a look at some bourbons and whiskies to drink this weekend. We'll chat with Cullen McGoey of Western Brands about his line of products. Some great products that you will want to have in your glass during the race.
Then we'll wrap up the show talking NFL draft. We give you our thoughts on which teams helped themselves and which teams didn't.
As always thanks for listening!
We're back! Due to some scheduling issues we have missed a few weeks. We'll have a lot more content over the next couple of months but today we come back with Hank Allen flying solo.
We'll start by talking with Naples Beach Brewery. A great craft brewery in Naples, Florida. Really a fun visit with the owner Will, and they produce some great stuff.
After that Hank gives his thoughts on the NFL Draft first round and NBA playoffs.
Thanks for joining us!
This week's guest:
Will Lawson
Founder/Owner - Naples Beach Brewery
https://www.naplesbeachbrewery.com/
Matt and Hank are here to break down a busy sports weekend.
We'll start buy discussing the Final Four and who we think will take each game and why.
After that it's on to our MLB season predictions. Get our picks for each division and wild card winners, plus who we expect to see in each LCS at the end of the year.
We'll wrap it up with some big changes to come out of NFL owners' meetings and what it means for the season.
The tournament continues! After a wild first weekend Matt and Hank are back to talk about what we feel is the best tournament weekend ever. Plus how do we see things playing out from here.
Then we head to Minneapolis to check in with Surly Brewing. Great brewery and a cool partnership they have with the Minnesota United soccer team.
We'll also discuss some headlines from the NBA including the Cleveland Cavaliers chances at making the finals.
Then we wrap up with a discussion about money in college sports. What should be done for programs with smaller athletic budgets, and are athletic programs benefiting schools with budget shortfalls overall.
This week's guest:
Jerrod Johnson
Head Brewer-Surly Brewing
http://surlybrewing.com/
Matt and Hank start off talking NFL free agency. Which moves do we think will have the most impact?
Then Matt and Hank bring in Nathan to talk brackets. We give you all of our picks starting with the Sweet 16. Plus a look at the women’s bracket.
We visit with Tracy Napolitano of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival about the event's 2nd year. Lots of great stuff for bourbon enthusiasts and rookies alike. What to to expect this weekend.
Get the details here at http://www.neworleansbourbonfestival.com/
Plus plenty of sports talk including March Madness, Memphis basketball making a coaching move, the NFL QB situation, and are the Rockets the favorites in the West?
Big show this week as we start off the month of March. Matt and Hank are back and spend some time at the top of the show discussing various topics.
We'll talk about potential rule changes for the NFL including the catch rule. Also our thoughts on experimental changes for the NIT this season in college basketball. And do we like instant replay in sports?
Then at 29:00 a big interview with L.C. May of Clyde May's whiskey. We talk about the state whiskey of Alabama, the history of the brand, and their own distillery over the next couple of years.
After that we'll wrap it up talking March Madness. Our thoughts on the Big 10 in NYC plus what we're watching heading into Championship week.
This week's guest:
L.C. May
Brand Ambassador- Clyde May's Whiskey
https://www.clydemays.com/
Matt and Hank are back for episode 73. A lot of topics in this show as the guys discuss some items on their mind. We'll look at the Daytona 500 this past weekend and NASCAR's popularity. Plus talk NBA playoff format changes.
We'll also spend some time talking about sports injuries. Do we see more now or just hear about them more?
Plus our latest look at Bracketology and where some bubble teams stand in our eyes.
Matt and Hank are back to start off the week talking about the NCAA men's tournament. The committee released their top 16 seeds for the first time and we give our thoughts. Who we think deserves the ranking and where teams go from here.
After that we talk about the big trades by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the past week. Does this make them the favorites in the east now?
And baseball is right around the corner! We'll look at some over/under win totals in MLB and talk college as well.
Matt and Hank are back together this week for Episode 71. We'll start by giving our take on the Super Bowl and where both teams are going forward for next year.
Then at 21:30 it's on to the Carnival Vista where Matt visits with brewmaster Ronald Zeiber talking about the first brewery at sea. Great stuff there.
After that we'll talk some about the Olympics which start this week. Plus a couple ideas for your Valentine's Day cocktails from Smirnoff. Then it's on to our Jump Ball segment where we discuss the Cavs, Patriots, and Olympics.
Thanks for listening!
Recipes mentioned on the show:
Hibiscus Crush – Courtesy of Sylvia Fountaine of Feasting at Home * 16 ounces Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka (2 cups) * 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers * 1 cups water * 1/2 cup sugar * 1 ounce triple sec * 32 ounces lemon lime soda * 1 lemon- sliced * 1 lime-sliced * 1 orange- sliced * 4 cups crushed ice
Place hibiscus, water and sugar in a small pot to simmer over the stove for 5 minutes. Once sugar is dissolved, set aside to cool. Strain. Place vodka, triple sec, soda and sliced citrus in a punch bowl or beverage container. Add hibiscus infusion. Stir. Right before quests arrive add 4 cups crushed ice Secret Admirer– Courtesy of Sylvia Fountaine of Feasting at Home * 4 ounces Smirnoff Raspberry * 1.5 ounces Chartreuse * 6 fresh raspberries
Place all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into two vintage martini glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries. You could sugar the rim for extra sweetness.
Episode 70 is here as we break down the big game this weekend. Our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza joins us to talk Super Bowl, the betting on the game, and also whether the NBA will be able to get in on the sports gambling money.
Nathan Moore joins Hank Allen to give their analysis on the big game and pick the winner and score. Plus we'll give you a great recipe to make for your Super Bowl party.
As always thanks for listening!
We're talking football, baseball, basketball, rum and beer this week! Matt is leaving for vacation so we'll get his thoughts on the Super Bowl after him and Hank recap the conference championship games.
Then Nathan Moore joins Hank to talk about the latest class inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame. Our take on who's in and who got left out.
After that we'll talk a little college basketball, and sprinkle in some thoughts on what we've been drinking lately through the show.
Thanks for listening!
Big weekend of football ahead. Hank and Matt are back to recap last weekend's action along with our thoughts on the college championship and where both teams go from here.
After that we turn our attention to the four big matchups this weekend. Who wins and why. Plus Gruden to Oakland, freshman QBs, and more topics.
Huge weekend of football ahead. The college season comes to a close Monday with the big matchup between Alabama and Georgia. We'll break down the game and give our picks.
Plus we look at each game of this weekend's NFL wildcard playoff round. Who do we think advances to the next round and why.
Plus at 28:00 our Vegas Insider Raphael Esparza joins us to give his insight into all the action, what it means from a Vegas standpoint, and other things that are making headlines. Great stuff from him as always.
Thanks for listening!
Huge weekend of football on the way. Matt and Hank are here to close out the year talking about NFL's final regular season weekend and the college football semifinal games on New Year's Day.
We'll lay out all the NFL playoff scenarios and who we think will make it in after the weekend is done.
Plus a breakdown of the best bowls this weekend along with our predictions for the playoff semifinals on Monday.
As always thanks for listening!
Matt East flies solo this week and discusses all of the biggest news in the week of sports, including college football bowl season getting underway, huge NFL games this weekend, Adam Vinatieri's expensive snow game, Stanton joining the Yankees, and NBS surprises thus far.
Enjoy!
The bowls are set and the top 4 has been chosen. Matt and Hank talk about the college football playoff rankings and give our thoughts on Alabama getting in.
Then we'll discuss some of the coaching changes in the world of college football. Who do we think will make the biggest impact?
After that a big weekend of NFL games with some great match-ups. We'll break down and pick the best games. Plus more fun along the way!
Thanks for listening!
Big weekend of college football on the way! Matt and Hank start off by breaking down the playoff rankings and scenarios. How do we see it sorting out?
Then at 20:00 we talk some NFL headlines, including Eli in New York and the NFC South's playoff chances.
At 29:00 we highlight some holiday cocktails from Smirnoff to get you ready for the season! See the recipes below.
Then we'll touch on the Tennessee coaching search at 33:00 and make our championship game picks at 39:00!
Smirnoff Recipes:
Cardamom Pear Punch ( 12- 16 drinks) · 3 cups Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka · 6 cups pear juice ( from a jar) · 1-2 teaspoons orange bitters · 2 red pears, sliced thinly horizontally Instructions: Cardamom Ginger Syrup 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 10 cardamon pods crushed ( or sub 1 teaspoon ground cardamon) 1/8 cup sliced ginger root, peels ok 1 tablespoon vanilla Make the Syrup. Place honey, water, cardamon, ginger and vanilla in a small pot and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and let this steep one hour, or overnight for the best flavor. In a medium punch bowl or beverage dispenser, pour in the Smirnoff Vodka, pear juice, bitters and sliced pears. Stir in the Cardamon ginger syrup. Refrigerate until ready to serve, and serve over ice. This can be made a day ahead or the night before the party and refrigerated, allowing the flavors to meld. Winter Whisperer · 1.5 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist · .75 oz pomegranate syrup · .75 oz fresh lemon juice · 8 mint leaves · 2 oz Club Soda Chocolate Peppermint Martini – Courtesy of Kendra Darr from Simply Darrling * 4 ounces Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka * 2 ounce crème de cacao * 1 ounce chocolate liquor * 2 ounce cream chocolate sauce & crushed peppermint for garnish
Holiday Bliss · 1 oz Smirnoff Peppermint Twist · .5 oz Don Julio Añejo Tequila · 3 oz Rich Chocolate Milk
Time for a feast of football! We delve into all of the big stories in college football and get you ready for all of the huge match-ups as Rivalry Week is here!
We also talk some NFL to get set for Week 12, including a discussion of what is wrong with the Dallas Cowboys and which teams have must-win games this week.
At the top of the show, we review and rate the Tullamore D.E.W. Cider Cask.
Hard to believe the college football season is coming to a close. A lot to talk about along with the NFL this weekend. We'll start off though at 6:30 with some whiskey reviews. We give our thoughts after tasting Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Crown Royal Wine Barrel Finished.
After that at 17:30 it's college football playoff talk. We lay out our thoughts on who's in and who's out as it stands right now and how things can get messed up even more.
At 40:00 we give our picks to win the final NASCAR race of the season at Homestead this weekend.
Then at 45:00 we get into weekend predictions. Michigan/Wisconsin in college and then Rams/Vikings, Redskins/Saints, Eagles/Cowboys, and Falcons/Seahawks in the NFL.
Thanks for listening!
What a weekend ahead. 4 top 20 match-ups in college football with the top 3 teams in the country all on the road against top 16 opponents. We break down the games plus lay out where we see the college football playoff scenario right now.
At 30:00 a great interview with Avua Cachaca. If you're not familiar with that spirit we have a great history lesson on it, plus details on the Avua product line, thoughts on Brazil travel, and places for cocktails in Miami. Really a great interview this week.
We'll also talk NFL games this weekend, some college basketball thoughts to start the season, and much more!
Check us out on iTunes or Google Play. As always thanks for listening!
This week's guest:
Pete Nvenglosky
Co-Founder Avua Cachaca
http://www.avuacachaca.com.br/
Packed show for you this week! Matt and Hank are back with all the big news in the sports world plus a great feature distillery.
We'll start at 5:00 with college football playoff rankings. Where do we agree and disagree with the committee. Then at 15:30 we break down the big NFL trades of the past week. Who were the winners.
At 24:00 Nathan Moore comes in as we talk World Series. We get his thoughts as a life long Astros fan and what it means for the city.
At 37:00 we talk with Clear Creek Distillery out of Portland, Oregon. Some really unique products there and we give our thoughts on a couple we got to sample.
After that at 58:00 we'll break down the upcoming college football weekend. Some big matchups including Bedlam and Virginia Tech/Miami.
At 1:21:00 we talk NFL games this weekend and then wrap it up with a brief look at the college basketball polls that just came out.
As always thanks for listening!
Today's guest:
Jeanine Racht - National Sales Manager
Clear Creek Distillery
http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/
Huge sports weekend on the way with top 25 college football matchups, World Series games, and NFL. Matt and Hank give our thoughts to start after a weekend of college and NFL games (4:00), then an update on the World Series as it shifts back to Houston (19:00).
Next (27:00) a great interview with Land Grant Brewery in Columbus Ohio ahead of the big match up this weekend. Check them out if you're in Columbus!
After that (43:00) we break down the big match up between OSU and PSU and give our picks. Followed by our picks for Notre Dame/NC State (51:00), and the top 25 match ups in the Big 12 (55:00).
We'll wrap it up with some game day weather on Saturday (1:05:00) and pick a couple of the notable NFL games for the weekend (1:07:00)
As always thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on Itunes and Google Play!
We continue through a packed time in the sports calendar. We'll give our thoughts on a crazy weekend in college football and where we stand right now in the playoff picture.
Then we turn our attention to the NFL. A lot of people saying it's a bad league. So we ask do fans know what they want when it comes to a dynasty vs parody.
Hank, Matt, and Nathan will breakdown the league as it stands right now and talk baseball playoffs. Plus are the Celtics done after the Gordon Hayward injury?
After that Matt and Hank will give you predictions for the big games this weekend between Michigan and Penn State, along with USC and Notre Dame. Plus our thoughts on the Patriots/Falcons and Redskins/Eagles.
Thanks for listening!
Hank, Matt, and Nathan are back this week as we continue through a busy stretch in the sports calendar. First our thoughts on the USMNT failing to qualify for the World Cup and watch it means to the country.
We'll talk about last weekend's action in college and NFL and discuss where we stand in both.
Then it's time for our survivor league picks. Both Matt and Hank lost in the same week so we'll pick again until we find a true winner. Needless to say this NFL season has been tricky.
Nathan will give his thoughts on a survivor game he likes plus the Astros after they moved pass the ALDS.
Finally some picks and analysis of the big games this coming weekend and some stories from Talladega past.
As always thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play!
A busy time of the sports calendar and a great distillery to go with it. That's what Matt, Hank, and Nathan are talking about this week.
We'll start with a recap of some of the football action last weekend and where we stand right now in the landscape of college and NFL.
After that Nathan Moore drops by to talk survivor league picks and the Texans. Then Matt and Hank break down the MLB Divisional round and make our picks.
After that a great interview with Tony Formby of Acre Distilling in Forth Worth. The Dallas-Ft. Worth area is the site of West Virginia/TCU Saturday and Green Bay/Dallas on Sunday. You'll love the history behind this place and it's a great place to check out while in town.
We'll wrap it up with some college and NFL picks for the upcoming weekend and some brief thoughts on the start of the NHL season.
As always thanks for watching!
Fun show this week and we have a lot of content for you. First off Hank and Matt recap the weekend in football plus our thoughts on the survivor picks we made. It was a crazy weekend in the NFL.
Then at 29:00 we bring in Doug Kragel of Diageo to talk bourbon as we round out National Bourbon Heritage Month. Get the all the info you need on Bulleit, I.W. Harper, and Blade and Bow.
After that we are picking the big games for the upcoming weekend. Some good matchups in college and NFL.
Finally Nathan Moore joins in to talk about survivor picks for this weekend, plus we give our thoughts on the FBI investigation announced this week in the world of college basketball recruiting.
Thanks for listening!
This week's guest:
Doug Kragel - National Educator for Diageo North American Whiskeys
https://twitter.com/Diageo_NA?lang=en
https://www.diageo.com/en/our-brands/brand-explorer/
Football season is rolling along, and so is National Bourbon Month! We have a little of both for you this show. Hank and Matt start by recapping the past weekend in college and NFL football and giving their take on where things stand.
At 22:00 we round out our Tales of the Cocktail coverage with Joe Riggs of Redemption Whiskey. We're talking rye, bourbon, and some new products they have on the horizon. Plus some great information on the brand and the drinks themselves.
After that we're back picking all the big games for the upcoming weekend. Some top 20 matchups in college plus a pair of unbeatens in the NFL.
Finally Nathan Moore joins in as we bring you our survivor league picks for the week and also some MLB thoughts.
Thanks for listening!
This weeks guest:
Joe Riggs - Senior Brand Ambassador
Redemption Whiskey
http://www.redemptionwhiskey.com/
Our one year anniversary! Thanks to everybody who has listened over the past year. We've met some great people and come across some great stories, and we hope you've enjoyed all of it.
We have a really great interview for you this week.
First off we recap the weekend that was in both college and NFL, and give you our takeaways from each. Plus our thoughts on the Indians historic win streak and the Dodgers going the opposite way.
Then at (22:30) we talk with Al Young, the Senior Brand Ambassador at Four Roses, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary this year. Great stuff from him and we taste the Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Small Batch Bourbon made in his honor.
Then Nathan Moore joins us at (38:00) to talk beer and our survivor league picks. We'll give you one team each week to pick in a survivor format (43:00).
Finally at (51:00) Matt and Hank break down and pick the big games this week in college and the NFL.
As always thanks for listening!
This week's guest:
Al Young
Senior Brand Ambassador - Four Roses Bourbon
https://fourrosesbourbon.com/
Closing in on one year of the show! Matt and Hank are back this week recapping the first big weekend of college football and looking ahead to the top 15 matchups in week 2.
Plus it's the start of the NFL season! We make our playoff picks for how it all ends at the Super Bowl, and break down a couple big games this weekend.
From the spirits world a couple great interviews. We're talking with Eau Claire Distillery in Alberta, Canada (21:00). Some great stuff from them at Tales of the Cocktail. We also caught up with Tom Bulleit and Revelator Coffee to talk Tales of the Cocktails and whiskey and the state of the industry (45:00).
Thanks for listening!
Today's Guests:
Dave Farran - Founder and President
Colin Stiles - U.S. Sales
Eau Claire Distillery
http://eauclairedistillery.ca/
Tom Bulleit
Bulleit Bourbon
https://www.bulleit.com/
Eden-Marie Abramowicz
Revelator Coffee
http://revelatorcoffee.com/
College football is back! Matt and Hank are here to break down all the big games this weekend. We'll take a look at the matchups and predict who we think will win.
After that, at 36:00 minutes, we will talk with Bradd Levitan. He's the CEO of Beso del Sol Sangria. This is good stuff! It will go great with football, the end of summer, or whatever you are doing. Plus an interesting sports tie in as well.
Then a little MLB talk and we wrap it up.
As always thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe in iTunes and Google Play.
This weeks guest is:
Bradd Levitan - Founder, CEO Beso Del Sol Sangria
https://twitter.com/Beso_Sangria
Tons of sports and whiskey talk this week for Episode 49. Matt and Hank are back to talk about the big headlines, including the trade between the Cavaliers and Celtics. Plus the big fight this weekend and insight from our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza at 24:00.
Then, at 33:00, we check in with Cedar Ridge whiskey. Great interview with them from Tales of the Cocktail.
Finally we wrap it up with our big AFC preview and predictions. We tell you each team's final record and who we think wins the division.
As always thanks for listening!
Guests:
Jeff Quint
Founder
Cedar Ridge Whiskey
https://www.crwine.com/whiskey/
Great interview this week with a couple brand ambassadors from The Balvenie. Fun interview with David Laird and Jonathan Wingo as we talk whiskey, the Balvenie brand, and all kinds of sports topics.
Matt is on vacation this week so our third team member Nathan Moore joins Hank Allen on the show. Along with the interview we discuss the opening weekend of college football. Aside from Alabama/FSU what games are we most looking forward to?
Plus thoughts on the MLB season and where we stand. And should the Astros make a move to help their roster?
We'll also talk a little craft beer and home brew before wrapping up the show. As always thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.
Today's Guests:
Jonathan Wingo
Balvenie Ambassador
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BalvenieJW
David Laird
Balvenie Ambassador
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BalvenieDL
The Balvenie: www.thebalvenie.com
Hosts Matt East and Hank Allen are back to tackle the big topics in sports and bring you the latest from the spirits industry. This week our NFL division previews continue with the AFC West. After that it's Absolut Elyx Vodka CEO Jonas Tahlin followed by college football talk and info on the PGA Championship. Here's the rundown:
AFC West Preview (7:00)- We break down one of the tougher divisions in sports and predict the records for the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, and Raiders
Jonas Tahlin (41:00)- We continue our Tales of the Cocktail coverage where we caught up with Jonas Tahlin of Absolut Elyx Vodka. Great interview with him about the history of the brand, what makes him tick, and a glimpse into the future of the beverage industry
College Football (56:00)- The top 25 coaches poll is out! We break it down with our thoughts on the first ranking of the college football season. What we agree and disagree with as we head towards the opening weekend.
Jay Cutler (1:05:00)- The QB is back in football with the Miami Dolphins. How do we feel about their playoff chances now?
PGA Championship (1:08:00)- The final major of the year on the PGA tour. Get our picks, plus how weather could be a factor this weekend. And Matt gives you some good info as you make your way around Charlotte.
Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play. As always thanks for listening!
Huge show this week with a lot of content for you. Matt and Hank are back on Episode 46 to talk Peru and Pisco! We have some great stuff about the country and its national spirit from Tales of the Cocktail. We'll be bringing you interviews through the show. We also have our AFC North preview segment, and thoughts on the MLB trade deadline. Here's a breakdown of this week's episode:
6:00- Tony Abou Ganim. The Modern Mixologist talks with us about Pisco and breaks down all you need to know. Plus what makes Peru special and why he fell in love with the spirit. Find Tony on twitter at https://twitter.com/MdrnMixologist
21:00- Our NFL previews continue this week with the AFC North. Our thoughts on the Ravens, Bengals, Browns, and Steelers in that order plus our predictions for the season for each team.
47:45- Back to Tales of the Cocktail and Peruvian Pisco with Diego Loret de Mola, Founder of Barsol Pisco. He gives us some background on the company, what makes it special, plus what it's like leading the charge to bring Pisco back to the United States. Also some great history on Peru and what makes it special. http://www.barsolpisco.com/
1:06:00- Our thoughts on the MLB trade deadline. Who made the biggest moves and what teams look better going forward. Right after that we talk about the great Ara Parseghian, who passed away this week at the age of 94.
1:12:45- We'll wrap it up talking Pisco with Jean Pual Desmaison of Pisco 100 about their product and about Peru in general. http://www.pisco100.com/
As always thanks for listening!
Big show this week with a lot of content for you! Matt and Hank are back with the biggest topics in sports along with some great spirits industry coverage.
We can't miss out on commenting on the Phelps vs Shark event during Shark Week (5:30).
We'll start off the sports talk with a quick recap of the Open Championship. Our thoughts on the amazing run by Jordan Spieth to take the Claret Jug (9:00).
After that Clayton Kershaw is out with a back injury. What does that mean for the Dodgers going forward? (12:30).
One of the biggest topics lately has been the ousting of Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss. Our thoughts on that situation plus potential replacements (16:30).
Then we head back to Tales of the Cocktail to continue our coverage. We'll talk with Graciela Gonzalez of Luxco about the Make it Exotico Cocktail Competition and Exotico Tequila (26:30). We also wrap up the show with a visit from the winner Megan Deschaine (57:30).
And we continue our NFL division previews this time discussion the AFC East. Get our predictions for each team and more!
As always thanks for listening!
Hosts Matt East and Hank Allen back together for a huge episode 44! Hank is at Tales of the Cocktail, and we are bringing you the beginning portions of tons of content from this massive annual event. We start by talking to Han Shan of Hudson Whiskey.
We also discuss the Dave Gettleman firing by the Carolina Panthers and break down the NFC West with our full preview of the Arizona Cardinals, L.A. Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks.
We're a week away from Tales of the Cocktail! Matt's out this week so the third member of our team fills in with Hank in this episode.
We'll start this show with a great interview with Charlotte Voisey (4:15), the Director of Brand Advocacy for William Grant and Sons. She gives us a preview of WGS participation at Tales of the Cocktail, and also some great insight into the beverage industry and some of the recent trends.
After that we're talking about a couple topics in the sports world centered around Houston. We'll discuss the reason for the Astros success so far this season (22:00), and what Chris Paul will mean for the Rockets (26:40). Nathan is based in Houston and will give us some context from the city.
Then we'll talk craft beer. Nathan will give us some of his local brewery rankings, followed by describing what it takes to get started brewing your own beer at home. (35:00).
Plus looking forward to a trip to try more beer in Granbury and Shiner, Texas (47:00).
As always thanks for listening!
Matt and Hank are back for Episode 42 this week! We'll start off with some random topics as always including dropping some knowledge on hurricanes and storm surge. Then we get into our MLB first half recap and headlines heading into the All-Star break (9:00). We'll also discuss why we think the home run derby isn't as popular as it used to be, along with the NBA dunk contest (21:00).
After that we'll give our thoughts on some of the latest free agent moves in the NBA and what it means for those teams including the Celtics (24:30).
Then we continue our big series previewing the NFL divisions. Today we examine the NFC north. We'll give you the keys for each team plus how we think they'll finish (27:00).
Finally we'll wrap it up talking about some summer drinks. What's in our glass and also a rum you need to try this summer (51:00).
As always thanks for listening!
Hosts Matt East and Hank Allen discuss the parting of ways between Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks (7:30), some of the biggest misses in the AP poll of college football preseason (14:00), a great interview with Charlie O'Connell, Founder of Frisco, North Channel Distillery (22:30), and our NFC East preview (42:00).
Today's Guest:
Charlie O'Connell-Founder
North Channel Distillery
https://friscoliquor.com/
Another packed show for you this as Matt and Hank are back for episode 40. We'll start off at 7:00 talking about the odds movements of NFL season win totals. What are the bettors putting their money on.
After that at 12:00 minutes we break down some of the pre-draft trades in the NBA and who came out on top.
Then at 22:30 a very special guest as the founder of Tales of the Cocktail, Ann Tuennerman, joins us to talk about the history of the event and what it has become. Really cool stuff there.
Next at 38:00 we start our NFL division previews with the NFC South. What to look for from each team and who we think wins it.
We wrap up with some College World Series talk at 58:00.
As always thanks for listening!
Today's guest:
Ann Tuennerman - Founder
Tales of the Cocktail
https://talesofthecocktail.com/
Big show as hosts Matt East and Hank Allen wrap up the NBA Playoffs (5:07) and Stanley Cup Finals (15:17). We also discuss the future for Golden State and Cleveland in that segment. Later, we discuss some college football and go over the newly-released Vegas season win totals for a plethora of teams (42:37). We hit the high points of the latest MLB Power Rankings (57:00). Later we discuss the great group of young drivers in NASCAR (1:03:07) and then give you are picks for the U.S. Open this weekend (1:05:43).
Today's feature interview is Fred Parent, Brand Ambassador for Hendrick's Gin (20:27). https://us.hendricksgin.com/
Big sports weekend ahead and Matt and Hank are back to break it all down. We're covering all the big stories, plus revisiting a whiskey distillery that you can add to your summer list. Here's how it stacks up. . .
6:00- NBA Finals. We recap game 3 and discuss any chance the Cavs may have. Plus the context of what the Warriors are doing in the playoffs this year
15:30- Stanley Cup. An exciting series so far. How did Nashville even it up, and where does the series go from here. Plus our thoughts on both teams and the city of Pittsburgh.
27:30- Bob Stoops. A shocker in the college football world as Bob Stoops announces he is stepping down. What does it mean for Oklahoma football and where does he rank among the coaching greats.
36:30- Thad Matta is out at Ohio State. Our take on that and some other big coaching spots filled in college basketball.
42:30- A. Smith Bowman Distillery. A great interview with Master Distiller Brian Prewitt about their whiskey and also traveling to see the distillery, as well as the craft distillery business.
1:02:00- NCAA baseball. It's Super Regional weekend. We let you know what you should be watching this weekend.
1:07:30- Jets cleaning house. What does that mean for the upcoming season.
This week's interview:
Brian Prewitt
Master Distiller - A. Smith Bowman
http://www.asmithbowman.com/
As always thanks for listening!
Matt and Hank are back in Episode 37 as we turn the calendar to June. A quick recap of the Coca-Cola 600 and Indy 500 to start followed by a full breakdown of the NBA Finals. What are the keys to success for both the Cavs and Warriors, and who we expect to win the series.
After that we check with Tanteo Spirits to talk about their Tequila. Really great interview talking about infusing the flavor into tequila and how it all comes together. Plus some recipe ideas for the summer. Really good stuff.
Then we turn our attention to the NHL finals. Is it too late for the Predators already? Plus what about throwing catfish on the ice. Then a brief discussion about Bryce Harper's suspension in MLB, and is it fair?
We will wrap up the show talking a little college baseball heading in to regional play this weekend. Plus we give you three first year college football coaches and pick who we think sticks around the longest and get the boot the quickest.
All that and more!
This week's interview is:
Neil Grosscup
CEO - Tanteo Spirits
https://www.tanteotequila.com/
Memorial Day weekend is here! Matt and Hank start off with a little NBA and NHL playoff update. Then it's a big NASCAR segment as we discuss the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 race in Charlotte. We're discussing the race segments, tire changes, and track changes. We bring in our NASCAR insider Chase Wilhelm for some great analysis.
Then we take you to Muddy River Distillery. A really cool rum distillery to check out while you're in town for the race.
After that a little NFL talk and we wrap it up.
This week's guests are:
Chase Wilhelm
Foxsports.com Reporter
@chase_wilhelm
Robbie Delaney
Owner/Founder
Muddy River Distillery
www.muddyriverdistillery.com
Another big show this week as we work through the spring calendar. Matt East and Hank Allen are back to talk sports and whisky. We will start with a look at the NBA. Our thoughts on the playoffs as they stand now, the Spurs without Leonard, the draft win for Boston, and more.
After that we take you to Kentucky to chat with Boone County Distilling. A great interview with one of the founders of the distillery and a very candid look inside the distilling business as well. Their bourbon is really tasty.
Then we delve into the NHL playoffs. How we think it ranks with the playoff excitement of other sports. Plus a big couple weeks for NASCAR on the way leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
We'll throw in a little update on the MLB season a little over a month in, as well as a couple of interesting tidbits to round out the show.
As always thanks for listening!
This weeks guest:
Josh Quinn
Co-Founder, Boone County Distilling
http://www.boonedistilling.com/
Great show this week with a really great interview. After Matt and Hank open the show Hank sits down for a round table discussion on women in the tech and whiskey industry. We have some heavy hitters talking about the challenges women face and how both of those industries parallel each other in terms of what women go through to be accepted. Along with that we will mix in a tasting and discussion about two products from the Glenfiddich line. Some craft beer talk as well.
After that it's back to sports talk. Matt and Hank talk about the NHL playoffs and where we go from here, as well as what has surprised us so far. Then NBA playoffs as we are basically waiting for a Cleveland/Golden State finals rematch.
We'll wrap it up with an early look at the Vegas predictions for NFL win totals for the upcoming season.
This week's round table guests are:
Kate Brodock
Women 2.0
https://women2.com/about/
Jennifer Wren and Tracie Franklin
Glenfiddich Brand Ambassadors
http://www.glenfiddich.com/us/
The sports calendar continues to be packed and there are few weekends bigger than Kentucky Derby weekend. We start the show by discussing the current scenarios in the NBA and NHL playoffs. What are we surprised at and where do things go from here.
After that it's Derby time. Our Vegas insider Raphael Esparza joins us with his analysis of the field. What could a cooler Derby mean, and who are the horses to look for. We also talk a bout the big boxing match this weekend, and what's it like in a Vegas Sportsbook on these big weekends. Great insight from him.
After that it's on to talk bourbon and whiskey with Western Spirits. We feature a few of the brands including Calumet Farms, which has two horses in this year's Derby field.
Finally we'll wrap it up with some thoughts on the NFL draft, along with the Boston-Baltimore situation in MLB and if Nick Saban is worth the price at Alabama.
Guests this week are:
Raphael Esparza
docsports.com
https://twitter.com/VSIdocsports
Cullen McGoey
Louisiana Sales - Western Spirits
http://www.westernspirits.com/
Another packed show today as we roll through April. First off thank you to everyone who listens and we appreciate you spreading the word.
Matt and Hank start off talking NFL draft. Do we think Myles Garrett should be the overall number 1? Plus who are some sleepers we think could make an impact.
After that it's down to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic. Team play on the PGA tour for the first time since 1981. We'll get all the info on the tournament as well as from the beverage side and what's hot right now in the spirits world. Hint: whiskey.
We come back talking NBA playoffs, our thoughts on the career and retirement of Dale Jr. from NASCAR, and the latest headlines in the world of Major League Baseball in our Jump Ball segment.
Today's guests:
Steve Worthy
CEO Fore!Kids Foundation
http://zurichgolfclassic.com/forekids-foundation/
Fred Holley
Republic National Distributing
Big show this week as we head through the month of April. Matt and Hank are here to bring you their thoughts on the NBA and NHL playoffs as the opening rounds continue. What are the surprises and memorable moments so far.
After that it's on to Louisville, Kentucky. Just a couple of weeks away from the Derby we talk to Mint Julep Tours to give you some travel ideas and ways to see the area if you're in town for the race or the upcoming months.
Stay with us because we have a great interview right after that with Thomas Allen Pauly who is the man behind the Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby bottle label. He was also the official artist of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.
Then we look ahead to the weekend in NASCAR, plus talk about the young Major League Baseball season. We'll wrap up with a look ahead to next week's Zurich Classic on the PGA tour with a brand new first of its kind format.
This week's guests are:
Chasta Feller
Sales Coordinator and Fun Enthusiast
Mint Julep Tours
http://mintjuleptours.com/
Thomas Allen Pauly
Equine Artist
http://www.horseartist.com/#home
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasAllenPauly
Episode 30! Matt and Hank give their thoughts on the Masters and Sergio's big win, followed by some NASCAR talk and where things stand heading into Easter weekend. Plus a story of how Matt ended up with part of Richard Petty's engine block.
After that we take you to the Emerald Coast of Florida to talk about the Sandestin Wine Festival April 20-23. Get all the info in our interview with Julie Stuckey.
Then we dip into the NBA playoffs followed by a look at the new NHL playoff format.
As always thanks for listening!
Today's Guest:
Julie Stuckey
Events Manager - Village of Baytowne Wharf
http://www.sandestinwinefestival.com/