The Spirits Guide

When I started of my Summer of Agave, I really had no idea of what kind of rabbit hole I was getting in to, or how far down it i would find myself. This week I attempt to give some closure to my Tequilla rantings. Also I talk about a great documentary about Tequilla that I watched recently, and recommend some great Mexican music to listen to while drinking tequila. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com Agave: The Spirit Of A Nation https://g.co/kgs/2ZH2LCY https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ZRtdW7ykXdriPMAmJXly4?si=MWn6W8Y7T-SCMneExEyFqg&pi=PgF_vYQxQperH

This is the episode that I had to re record after it got absorbed in to my attempt to talk about Redwood Empire last week. So here is me, ranting about virtuous Instagram Tequilla "experts". Along the way I am tasting some interesting and delicious Tequillas. It is the start of my Summer of Agave. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

After a couple weeks of ranting about Tequilla, I received a box of goodies from my friends at Redwood Empire. So, I decided it was time to revisit one of my favorite brands of Whiskey and have a nice calm episode of tasting some great offerings. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

This is part 2, of what I promise, is my last Agave rant. For a little while at least, though it does seem to be the gift that keeps on giving. By the way, I'm also tasting some delicious Mezcals. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

I thought I was done with talking about Tequilla and Agave spirits, but then I came across more articles, and an Instagram "expert" on the matter, so I got more irritated, and here we are. And it got me so riled up, that I had to divide the episode up in to 2 parts. So here is part 1. By the way, I'm also tasting some delicious Mezcals. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

This weeks episode is truly inspired by you listeners. After a few of you sent me tequila related articles, and i read a few others, i seized the opportunity to taste some good Tequilla. This also led to me ranting about lazy jounalism, but also lazy humans that read these articles with blind acceptance. And as prepared as o thought i was, i still went off the rails. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

On this week's episode I go a little further down the Bob Dylan rabbit hole, talking about the Book Chronicle by Dylan and the documentary Rolling Thunder Review, directed by Martin Scorsese. I'm also tasting 4 different expressions of Dylans Heavens Door Whiskey. All with a reminder to dance like nobody is watching. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers https://open.spotify.com/album/5CaLbGDGFhuhPKdxOokHmK?si=uug7fl5VQEm3BL8FiaBjOA

Some weeks, i really ponder what I am going to discuss on the podcast, fearing that I wont be able to talk for an hour. This was not one of those weeks. This week I am talking about the good week I had visiting Glenpharmer Distillery, hanging out with the folks from Redwood Empire, and a night of dinner and qine with new friends. All while tasting spirits from GlenPharmer and Litchfield Distillery. this one also gets a little deep. It was alot of fun to record this one. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

Tequila season is upon us, so this week I am tasting some of my favorite Blanco Tequilas. Im also talking about the state of the liquor industry. Then I get in to the all style, no substance nature of things, especially movies. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

On this weeks episode, I am tasting wine and talking about wine pairings for Easter Dinner. I am also talking about the metaphorical "devil" coming to collect his due in the world of spirits, as brands start to file for bankruptcy. Then, I get in a quick mention of a fascinating book that I just finished about Charlie Chaplin. Did I mention that I also tasted a couple of Tequilas that I brought back from my recent getaway to Hampton Beach. This one really was alot of fun for me.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

I had so much fun talking with my friend Glen over the last few weeks, that I invited him back for more. On this episode, we are doing a yay or nay tasting of some Whiskies from Minden Mill. Then, we are doing a comparative tasting of Redwood Empire Pipedream and the new Redwood Empire Pipedream 101. As always, it was a great time.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

My conversation with my friend Glen about Music and Gin was so good that it had to be split in to two parts. This week I present part 2 of that conversation, as well as the Spotify Playlist that was created of the music with a few more great albums included. This may truly be one of my favorite all time episodes. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kQHBigGfq3WXDFp54N0S0?si=d9rVh106SYKQS7O1SuQU5g&pi=yMsXeDZLQymOi

On this weeks episode, I am sitting down with my friend Glen, drinking some Gin, and talking about great music. Both Gin and music have such a wide variety of styles and tastes, that they make the perfect pairing. Hopefully this episode will inspire you to discover (or rediscover) both. It was such a great conversation, that it went on for over 2 hours, so I had to split it up in to 2 episodes. I really hope that you enjoy this one, as it is certainly one of my absolute favorites. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kQHBigGfq3WXDFp54N0S0?si=Bv3btd-4SVuZ3lzBXEIXsw

On this weeks episode, I am tasting through some high end Irish Whiskies that show that Irish Whiskey can be more than just something you put in coffee, do shots of, or just mix with ginger ale. All while talking about some music I enjoy, Irish Music, and a TV series that i recently watched that I thought was fantastic. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

As St Patrick's Day approaches, it is time for some Irish Whiskey. So, on this week's episode, I am tasting some "other" interesting Irish Whiskies, while talking about family, friends, and a little bit of Frank Zappa. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

An Irishman and a Scotsman and a bottle of Rum. It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but it's actually the bottles I'm tasting on this week's podcast. I'm tasting new bottles from Conpass Box, Tullamore Dew and a new Rum from Planteray. Plus a potential new guilty pleasure. I'm tasting these all while talking about one of my other passions, music. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

It's another week that I am healing up and getting closer to fully tasting. So this week, I am tasting a Sake and then a few spirits, including a day or nay tasting for my store. I also give a PSA about customers in a snowstorm. There is also an In Memorium for Spirits and Cocktail recipes from the past.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

For the first time in a few weeks, I am tasting Whiskey again. And it's not just any Whiskey, it's some amazing samples that you guys have shared with me for when I felt better. I am also announcing the first Spirits Guide Battle of the Barrels. Plus, as always I do some ranting. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers

It's another week of my medically induced dry January. So I am trying some more Non Alcoholic beverages, while talking about tariffs. I'm also talking about my latest reading adventure, and TV series that I'm surprised that I didn't discover sooner. Hopefully next week, I have the clearance to start tasting some spirits. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers The Newsroom https://g.co/kgs/JAjSGtR Miles: The Autobiography https://g.co/kgs/8sbtia7

This week, my medical dry January continues. So, I am tasting some more non alcoholic options, including my new favorite N/A beer, while I ramble on about life and the state of the liquor industry. Also, I am thanking everyone who has been so supportive during my challenging past couple of weeks. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers