Man Cave Happy Hour

Jamie and Matt entertain regular listener Steve. We open the studio doors for Just a Taste of I.W. Harper Bourbon. https://www.iwharper.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie, Matt, and August are joined by Mike from Blake’s Hard Cider. We get an update from the Kentucky Bourbons Boys. We talk to two of the drivers who are ready and willing to chauffer you around the Bourbon Trail. Steve and David have a ton of experience to make your bourbon experience the best. https://www.kentuckybourbonboys.com/ https://www.blakeshardcider.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox...

Cocktail time with Amani Macaulay the co-founder of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey. We enjoyed some amazing drinks stirred up in the studio. Jamie, Matt, & August are joined by Chief 1 Love, Rob Griffin, as Amani mixes up the cocktails. We tried the Pineapple Whiskey Mule, Make Me Blush, and a Manhattan (see the recipes below and more at the Duke & Dame website). Chief brought in the RX Water for us to try and updated us on all his...

Sara Alvord from A Flavor Journal joins us to create a custom cocktail in honor of the Champion of them all Joe Louis. Brand Manager of Joe Louis Bourbon, Tonya Cole, joins us as well as we mix up the Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber. Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber https://aflavorjournal.com/ https://joelouisspirits.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt have honor of speaking with Lord Carnarvon from Highclere Castle to get the insights into the botanicals and oats used in the baskets to create Highclere Castle Gin. Adam Von Gootkin and Lord Carnarvon have been able to craft a unique award winning gin. We find out how this partnership began and get some hints as to what is next. Something amazing is the chance to connect with the innovative crowd sharing project where you can buy into the next steps Highclere Castle Gin...

Blake's Hard Cider and Track Suit 8 at Whiskey in the Jar Amazing charity event at Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck coming up, Tracksuit 8. August Gitschlag is back and bringing friends. Auggie gives us all the info on Tracksuit 8 and introduces us to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is one of the main sponsors of Tracksuit 8. Mike share his story, the story of Blake's and has some delicious samples to take for a test drive. All this to...

Signature cocktails are popular for wedding and even just home gatherings. We needed a Man Cave Signature Drink. Sara from "A Flavor Journal" customized a cocktail called the Witty Comeback. Sara calls it a warm your soul cocktail and we agree. We made our own Ginger Simple Syrup and pulled in a fine Redemption Rye Barrel Pice from A&B Liquor Stores Find Sara's full break down of the cocktail on her Journal along with some amazing photography and story. Thank you Sara, and Cheers! This...

Jamie and Matt talk to Tonya Cole the Brand Community Director for Joe Louis Bourbon. She is also the host of The Making of Champions Podcast sponsored by Joe Louis Bourbon. Joe is making some moves and is now available in more places than ever before. https://joelouisspirits.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt dive into a beauty of a Bottle In Bond Bourbon for Bottled In Bond day March 3, 2022. We toast with Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled In Bond. We discuss 8 Bargain Bourbons (several BIB) you should know about and review what it takes to be Bottled In Bond. The 8 suggested bourbons are courtesy of Forbes...

Jamie and Matt are livin in a box, a cocktail box. We talk to the creators of Shaker & Spoon a subscription service for cocktail mixing and recipes. With a background as designers Mike & Anna have create an amazing service for anyone to up their cocktail game. https://shakerandspoon.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt are livin in a box, a cocktail box. We talk to the creators of Shaker & Spoon a subscription service for cocktail mixing and recipes. With a background as designers Mike & Anna have create an amazing service for anyone to up their cocktail game. https://shakerandspoon.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Time to whip up some cocktails with Rachel know as the BuffaloBourbonBabe on InstaGram and she is the manager at Lockhouse Distillery in Buffalo, New York. We talk cocktails, expensive bourbons, mixing at home and lots more. @BuffaloBourbonBabe https://www.instagram.com/buffalobourbonbabe https://www.lockhousedistillery.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

In this episode we talk to Greg, one of the founders of Watershed Distillery and his brand rep Chris. They have a great line up of bourbon and spirits. Some pretty interesting premixed cocktails and more. Along side Jamie, August pinch hits for Matt today. Gin, bourbon, and premixes, oh my. https://www.watersheddistillery.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox Merch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt dive into some special pours from Founders Brewing just in time for the holidays. What makes the perfect gift? Beer! Naturally, and spirits. This time of year brings up the ability to give some amazing gifts. We got to try the MotherShip Series and some of the Barrel Aged Series - Frootwood, both are amazing Thanks to Founders Brewing for sending us these samples... so...

Luxardo Cherries come in a magical syrup. Jamie and Matt wanted to see if there were cocktails that infused that magic into the mix. We found an amazing recipe from Sara at A Flavor Journal. Her twist on the traditional Man O' War creates a delicious mix of booze and sweet. Follow A Flavor Journal for some great food and drink ideas and great writing to boot. We also looked at a pink cherry gin cocktail from Genevieve Morrison and a Cherry Sour from Ross David. Here is Sara's Man...

Michter's Bourbon has 17 different expressions available on the market now. The prices range from $40 to that of a new house. Jamie and Matt give the small batch 'Just a Taste' and run down the line available. We found the list of expressions on Uprocxx https://uproxx.com/life/michters-whiskey-ranked/ https://michters.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

Jamie & Matt have ‘Just a Taste’ of Bib & Tucker on the suggestion of Joe Kakos. Joe pointed out that this special bourbon that has been a favorite of his for quite some time found its way on to the buyers guide of the ‘Top 10 Highest Scoring Whiskeys’ for Fall of 2021 in...

Jamie and Matt talk and taste with Will Pitchforth, Head of Commercial for Bladnoch Distillery. -Bladnoch Distillery is the oldest working Scotch distillery in the Scottish Lowlands and is helmed by Master Distiller Nick Savage (formerly of The Macallan). -The over 200-years-old distillery is the home of Bladnoch, a line of rare Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, and Pure Scot, a premium, award-winning Blended Scotch Whisky brand.-Bladnoch Distillery is truly...

Jamie & Matt talk to James Saunders the president and founder of New England Barrel Co about his bourbon and how he got into crafting these spirit. https://newenglandbarrelco.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour www.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt have just a taste of Duke and Dame Salted Carmel Whiskey. We are joined by one of the founders, Amani Macauley. Amani (who went from being finance professional to whiskey connoisseur), created the product to appeal to a wide consumer audience and break down the stigma that whiskey is too intimidating to...