Man Cave Happy Hour

While launching his Three Chord Bourbon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Neil Giraldo came through Michigan and Jamie was able to sit with him for a special chat. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Mixing it up with Vernors and Bourbon. How well do they mix? Jamie, August, and Matt put it to the test and mix up a special Man Cave Cocktail just for the occasion. The cocktail: Man Cave Happy Hour Double Barrel Motor City Cocktail 2oz. Bourbon (Wild Turkey 101) 4oz. Vernors 5 dashes Angostura Bitters Garnish with 3 Luxardo Cherries (be sure to get plenty of Luxardo juice to spill into the cocktail as you grab the cherries) In a rocks glass combine Bourbon, Vernors, and bitters . Stir well. Add one large cocktail ice cube. Add cherries on a toothpick and stir again. Enjoy. Make it a Mule by adding a 1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime preparing the drink in a pint glass (or mule mug). Replace the cherries with a lime wedge and fill the remainder of the glass with Veronors. This is the "Man Cave Motor City Mule" Here is the article where we pulled historical info: https://www.awesomemitten.com/vernors-michigans-oldest-soda/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie, Matt, and Augie take the show on the road to Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck to preview the upcoming Tracksuit Nine and talk to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is a very generous sponsor for Tracksuit and we are happy to have them. We get the tracksuit origin story from Conrad and Mikey pops in to let us know about all the great raffle items this year. https://www.blakeshardcider.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hamtramckwhiskey https://www.detroitfriendshiphouse.org/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie, Matt and August venture to the Packard Proving Grounds for the Whiskey Classic. There is a lot more than whiskey at the event. Cigars, cars, and all sorts of spirits. We started our trip at the Whiskey Classic with tequila from Padre Azul. Joining us is Auday Arabo from Benchmark Beverage Company who represents Padre Azul Tequila. He walks us through the different expressions and the story behind Padre Azul. https://padreazul.com/ https://benchmarkbeverage.com/ https://packardprovinggrounds.org/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Guests today are Owen Burke and Tony Piraino the owners of the Firebird Tavern in Greektown. The story behind the evolution of the Firebird Tavern project and how bourbon barrel picks are part of experience that make people avid fans of the Firebird. https://www.firebirdtavern.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FirebirdTavern/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie, August, and Matt invite the Triaxial Mead team into the studio for a tasting of the array meads available from Triaxial Meads. Barry, Mike, Paul joined forces to create this brand. We get the story of these meadsmiths and the amazing line of expressions they present. Some great things on tap and new canned projects coming this year. https://triaxialmeads.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt continue the celebration of 5 years of the Man Cave by cracking a special bottle of Old Forester Statesman. The movie connect to The Kingsmen. A special visitor Pat Akerley (DJ Tool) joins us. Pat wrote and performed the Man Cave Happy Hour theme song. We revisit that, the recording of it and lots of other dusty other memories. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Presidents, 46 and counting. Most every one had a different taste for spirits and cocktails a scant few abstained from the drink. On this President's Day we run through some of the choices of our past presidents. Joining us for the conversation is fan of the show and fan of bourbon, George Munger. He shares with us some information on President Truman. Truman was one of the leaders that consumed the most and bourbon in particular. Matt Fox tips his hat to President John F. Kennedy by mixing up one of his favorites, the Bloody Mary. August has two tributes for the episode. First up a shot of Screwball, PEANUTbutter whiskey, a toast to President Jimmy Carter. Second up is a cocktail named for a president, McKinley's Delight. Here is the recipe August created for us. https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mckinleys-delight/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour Merch www.WearingFunny.com Here is a fun Chat GPT article we generated on the subject: Cocktails have been a staple of American culture for centuries, and it's no surprise that many United States presidents have had their favorite drinks. From George Washington to Joe Biden, every president has had a unique palate and preference for their cocktails. Here's a look at some of the favorite cocktails of past US presidents: 1. George Washington's Cherry Bounce: George Washington, the first president of the United States, was known to enjoy a drink called "Cherry Bounce." The drink was made by infusing brandy with cherries, sugar, and spices, and then aging it for several months. 2. Abraham Lincoln's Applejack: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was said to enjoy applejack, a type of brandy made from apples. It was a popular drink in the 19th century and was often used as a currency in rural areas. 3. Theodore Roosevelt's Mint Julep: Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was known to enjoy a mint julep on a hot day. The drink is made with bourbon, sugar, water, and fresh mint, and is served over ice 4. Franklin D. Roosevelt's Martini: Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, was known to enjoy a dry martini. The drink is made with gin and dry vermouth, and is served with an olive or a twist of lemon. 5. John F. Kennedy's Daiquiri: John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was known to enjoy a daiquiri. The drink is made with rum, lime juice, and sugar, and is served over ice. 6. Richard Nixon's Screwdriver: Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, was known to enjoy a screwdriver. The drink is made with vodka and orange juice, and is often garnished with a slice of orange. 7. Ronald Reagan's California Cooler: Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, was known to enjoy a drink called the California Cooler. The drink is made with white wine, club soda, and a splash of cranberry juice. 8. Bill Clinton's Godfather: Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, was known to enjoy a drink called the Godfather. The drink is made with Scotch and amaretto, and is often served on the rocks. 9. Barack Obama's Beer: Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, was known to enjoy a cold beer. He even brewed his own beer at the White House, using honey from the White House beehive. 10. Joe Biden's Orange Creamsicle: Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, has a sweet tooth and https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

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

Jamie & Matt talk to Adam von Gootkin of Highclere Castle Gin and Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigars about the very special 100th anniversary celebration and the special releases. More details on Limited Edition Barrel-Aged gin. Talk about luxury… This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun by famed archaeologist Howard Carter with the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Carnarvon’s Great Grandfather. Founders of Highclere Castle Gin; Lord Carnarvon (Godson to The Queen) and CEO Adam von Gootkin have decided that to commemorate the anniversary, have barrel-aged Highclere Castle Gin for the last 2 years in Armagnac, Scotch, and American Oak barrels. Thus, creating a glorious spirit of Barrel Aged Highclere Castle Gin! We also worked with famous Egyptologists John & Colleen Darnell on the bottle design to be as authentic to Egypt as possible and we nailed it! The bottle was a year in the making and simply stunning. There are only 2000 cases which will only be available through our website www.HighclereCastleGin.com at $99 a bottle for a short time. This will NEVER be created again, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity; trust me! More details on cigar: Foundation Cigar company has created the 3rd Highclere Castle Cigar release to pair with the barrel-aged gin, it’s called the Senetjer Cigar which means incense in Egyptian. Here is a link with some pics and info on this glorious cigar. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Man Cave Happy Hour - Whiskey Classic Preview - Episode 143 Jamie, Matt, and August preview what is on tap for the live recording at the Whiskey Classic coming up at the Packard Proving Grounds. We talk to Mike DiMercurio, Regional Sales Manager for Ranch Road & North Forest Kreme. They will have several offerings at the Classic. We also speak with Jesus from the Traverse City Whiskey Company. excited to share some interesting new pours out of TC. Here is a link to save if you are coming to the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-whiskey-classic-2022-whiskey-bourbon-cocktails-cars-tickets-453041157297?aff=JamiCarli n https://www.chankaskawines.com/content/north-forest-kreme https://www.tcwhiskey.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie & Matt are rewinding to Episode 4 to revisit a couple early guests. Giving a couple pre-made cocktails a try along with a taste of the base whiskeys. Iron Fish Distillery and Coppercraft Distillery offer some interesting cocktail creations. We try the pre-made old fashion from Iron Fish and the canned Whiskey and Ginger from Coppercraft. https://ironfishdistillery.com/ https://coppercraftdistillery.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Augie dive in to a gorgeous bottle of Willett Pot Still. This special bottle has a special taste. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Old Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the second part of our conversation. https://www.oldforester.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Old Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the first part of our conversation. https://www.oldforester.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Steve Rubin wrote the enclopedia on James Bond Movies and The Twilight Zone. He also create a children's book about Ann Frank's cat. We dive into the Bond book and talk about some of the men behind the character. What drink was the go to for Bond really? The martini or champange? https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Jay-Rubin/e/B000APP8IY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Summer Sips - 10 perfect bourbon cocktails for summer. 11 actually. Jamie has a list of 10 great bourbon cocktails and Matt adds one of his own. https://www.liquor.com/recipes/suffering-bastard/ https://www.liquor.com/slideshows/summer-bourbon-cocktails/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

5 Question Show Down with Joe Louis Bourbon. Jamie and Matt face off with 5 no holds barred questions over a pour (or two) https://joelouisspirits.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Time for Just a Taste. Jamie and Matt share a pour of the Redemption Rye from A&B Liquor and review it. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Founders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom. We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing. Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer. https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com