For over seven years, the biggest spirit brands in the world have been coming into our bars to teach whiskey, rum, tequila and mezcal enthusiasts about the drinks that they love. Now, we’re happy to bring that same level of knowledge and fun to you online as a podcast! Every Tuesday and Friday, Pedro Shanahan will be joined in front of a live audience by the people who know these alcohol brands the best, the ones who make it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ ...
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139: Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott
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Master Distiller Brent Elliott joins us from Kentucky for an all encompassing, bourbon fueled conversation about Four Roses Distillery -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguidesoc twitter.com/spiritguidesoc instagram.com/spiritguidesoc youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety/?sub_confirmation=1 -- About Brent: (fourrosesbourbon.…
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138: Nelson's Green Briar with Founder Charlie Nelson
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If you're looking for the historic legacy of Tennessee Whiskey, you do not want to miss our livestream tonight! Charlie Nelson, great-great-great grandson of Nelson's Green Briar Distillery founder Charles Nelson, is joining us to chat with Pedro about how he's relaunching the family's brand for the first time since 1909. -- Follow us: spiritguides…
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137: Jack Daniels #2 with Master Distiller Jeff Arnett
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Jack Daniels is the #1 Selling Whiskey in the world and for the past 12 years has been under the stewardship if Jeff Arnett. Jeff joins us today from the Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchberg, TN for a wide ranging conversation about this historic brand. It's a fantastic conversation that you do not want to miss! -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodc…
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COVID-19 can't stop us! We've got Rachel Potts from BenRiach with us talking about their delicious core line of spirits. Please follow her @cocktails_and_dogtails -- Help us raise money for the recently unemployed bartenders of Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope. If you have the means, please donate to the Seven Grand Bar Jackalope Relief Fund at the li…
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135: All Things Maker's Mark with Johnnie "The Scot" Mundell
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We're practicing Social Distancing and trying to do some good in the world at the same time. Johnnie Mundell, formerly Beam Suntory's Japanese Whisky Ambassador, is now here in his new role at Maker's Mark to talk about the brand, the newly initiated Restaurant Worker's Relief Fund and some DAMN good bourbon. -- Help us raise money for the recently…
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134: Making Drinks Easy with Paul Masterson
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As part of our Stay At Home/Drink At Home series, we're chatting with the host of "Drinks Made Easy"/longtime Seven Grand Bartender Paul Masterson. -- Help us raise money for the recently unemployed bartenders of Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope. If you have the means, please donate to the Seven Grand Bar Jackalope Relief Fund at the link below. https…
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133: How To Make a Gold Rush with Manny Nieves
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We're all Socially Isolated, but that doesn't stop the Spirit Guide Society! Pedro is broadcasting live from his home with Seven Grand Assistant General Manager Manny Nieves teaching us how to make the perfect Gold Rush cocktail! -- Help us raise money for the recently unemployed bartenders of Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope. If you have the means, p…
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132: Speed Rack/Leyenda's Ivy Mix: The Post COVID-19 State of The Hospitality Industry
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While this may not be what we normally talk about on this podcast and we hope things get back to normal soon, we're coming to you today with stories of some of the people who have been affected by the recent Shut Down. With all of the uncertainty in today's society, many of the people on the front lines make their living in the Hospitality Industry…
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131: The Complete Whiskey Course with Robin Robinson
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Our guest, Author and Educator Robin Robinson, got his start in whisk(e)y when he was hired to play a fake Scotsman (true story!) What began as a $300 gig at a party turned into a love affair with the brown spirit. Let him tell you all about it on this podcast! -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguidesoc twitter.com/spir…
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130: Dewar's Scotch Whisky with Gabe Cardarella [REBROADCAST]
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129: F. Paul Pacult: Founder of The Spirits Journal & Special Projects Editor for The New York Times Magazine
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128: Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with Rob Caldwell
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127: A Conversation with Editor in Chief of American Whiskey Magazine, Phoebe Calver
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126: Kavalan Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky with Master Blender Ian Chang [REBROADCAST]
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125: Warbringer Whiskey with Head Distiller David Brandt & Josh “Warmaster” Barnett
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124: Hibiki Harmony Deconstructed with Johnnie "The Scot" Mundell [REBROADCAST]
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123: Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey with Sherrie Moore
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122: Jura Whisky with Master Distiller Greg Glass
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121: 1792 #2 with Master Distiller Danny Kahn
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120: Woodford Reserve #2 with Luke Ford
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119: Maurice Chevalier IV's Whiskey Vault #2
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118: Syd Wilder: Whiskey for Beginners
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Syd Wilder (@SydWilder) joins us in the Bar Jackalope to learn about whisk(e)y while talking about her life as an actress/model/producer in Los Angeles! We learn about what it takes to achieve digital fame while convincing her that there's better whiskey than what she drank when she was 14! Be sure to follow her journey on her podcast @GirlInstarup…
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117: Dictador Rum #2 with Diego Quintaro
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We took a little field trip this week to Momed in Atwarter Village to sit down with Diego Quintaro of Dictador Rum. Dictador bills itself as "a dynamic, modern and luxury lifestyle brand that embodies heritage and providence" of Columbia. Their spirits production began over 100 years ago and continues a tradition of delicious, aged rums that pair b…
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116: Rezpiral Mezcal with Michael Tesarek
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Alex Mazza wanted to make mezcal in the ancestral style; The result was Rezpiral. We were lucky enough to try FIVE of their marks with delicious notes provided by its distributor, Michael Tesarek. -- What we drank: Berta Vasquez Espadin Berta Vasquez Tobala/Tobaziche Aureliano Hernandez Tobala Reina Sanchez Coyote Reina Sanchez Tequilana -- From th…
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115: Rums of Puerto Rico with Ramon Diaz and Federico J. Hernandez
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Today we're joined by the GLOBAL Brand Ambassador for Rums of Puerto Rico to talk about how you can help rebuild Puerto Rico by purchasing rum! (We're not kidding!) Ramon Diaz joins Pedro and Erbin at Caña Rum Bar to talk about four of the marks he represents. Also, Fede Hernandez of The Rum Lab joins us to talk about his role helping produce the R…
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114: Sagamore Spirits #2 With Brian Treacy
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Hot off their last appearance where they brought the winner of the Best Rye Whiskey at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Sagamore Spirits returns to the Whiskey Society to talk about their new Cognac Finished Rye! Sagamore President Brian Treacy joins us to talk about Sagamore's specialty, Maryland Style Rye. -- What we drank: Sagamore S…
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On today's episode we're talking with Bart Brunscheen and Scott Brunow, aka the Scotch Test Dummies! They had us on their YouTube channel for an all encompassing conversation about whisky, our friend Don Sutcliffe, The Exceptional Whisky and... banana hammocks? What is that about? Hit play and find out! -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com f…
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112: Paul John Indian Whisky #2 with Koray Özdemir
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The Whisky Monster is back! Our friend Koray Özdemir returns to the Whiskey Society to Launch TWO new whiskies. -- What we drank: Paul John Nirvana [LAUNCH] Paul John Christmas Edition [LAUNCH] Paul John Brilliance Paul John Bold Paul John Classic Paul John Kanya Paul John Mars Orbiter Paul John Peated -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com fa…
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111: Hacienda de Bañuelos Mezcal with Josh Allen
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This is a fascinating case study, Dram Fam. Hacienda de Bañuelos Mezcal is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave. You might be asking us, "Hey, wouldn't that make this a tequila?" and normally you'd be right, but our guest, Josh Allen, is here to explain why this delicious brand can't be called tequila. But what's in a name? Hacienda de Bañuelos Mezcal i…
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110: Glendronach Highland Whisky with Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie
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What we drank: Glendronach 12 Glendronach 15 Glendronach 18 Glendronach Port Wood Glendronach Cask Strength Glendronach Master Vintage 1993 -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguidesoc twitter.com/spiritguidesoc instagram.com/spiritguidesoc https://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety -- From the Glendronach website: Glen…
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109: Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey with Master Blender Rob Dietrich
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This week, Rob Dietrich joins Pedro to talk about his new job as Master Blender of Metallica's American whiskey, Blackened. Rob took over the position after the original Master Blender, Dave Pickerell, was taken from this Earth far too soon; but no more tears! This is literally the most Rock that whiskey has ever experienced! Every cask is "sonical…
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108: Kamiki Japanese Whisky with Serdar Pala
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Yoshino Spirits Global Sales Director joins Pedro in the Whiskey Society to chat about Kamiki, a new Japanese whisky on the market. Kamiki hails from the Japanese city of temples, Nara. They are the first and only distillery in the entire world to use Japanese Cedar casks to age their beautiful non-chill filtered whiskies. -- What we drank: Kamiki …
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107: Treaty Oak Whiskey Distillery with Phillip Dormont
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Head Distiller Phillip Dormont travels to the Whiskey Society all the way from Texas to talk about Treaty Oak Distillery. -- What we drank: Red Handed Bourbon Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon Red Handed Rye Whiskey Waterloo Gin The Bloody Butcher Red Ale Porter Distillery Exclusive Whiskey -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguid…
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Subir Singh joins Pedro at Las Perlas in Downtown Los Angeles to help launch Mico Tequila! Mico, which translate to Monkey, is made with love and is worthy of a place in your home bar. We hope that this podcast, like a fine tequila, goes down smooth! -- What we drank: Mico Blanco Tequila Mico Reposado Tequila Mico Añejo Tequila -- Follow us: spirit…
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105: How To Pick Single Barrel Whiskey (and Why You Should!)
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Pedro and Stephanie just returned from Kentucky where they were buying the next batch of single barrels of whiskey for Seven Grand! Upon their return, we realized that while we've talked about single barrels on the podcast, we've never really dug into why you should seek out single barrel whiskey for yourself! Pedro and Stephanie sit down with Andr…
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What do you after you've built up a successful anti-trust law practice? If you're Yuan Ji, you start importing mezcal to your home in Brooklyn! Erstwhile Mezcal bills itself as “Honest mezcal with social mission.” Ji brings her street smarts to the business side of the brand while allowing the Mexican families with generations of experience making …
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103: Ardbeg 19 and Glenmorangie 14 with Brendan McCarron and Travis Tidwell
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Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Distillery Manager/"heir apparent" to Dr. Bill Lumsden, Brendan McCarron and our friend Travis Tidwell join Pedro in the Whiskey Society for a private, intimate chat about Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Brendan brought the inside information from the distillery; Travis brought four fantastic whiskies. Good times were had by all. W…
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102: Makers Mark #2 with Megan Brier and Kim Ohanneson (from Women Who Whiskey)
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When our friends at the Los Angeles Chapter of Women Who Whiskey invited us to come play with them at Whisky Extravaganza, how could we say no? Chapter President Kim Ohanneson joined our friend Megan Brier for a no holds bard conversation about all things Maker's Mark! -- What we drank: Maker's Mark Maker's Mark 46 Maker's Mark Cask Strength Maker'…
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101: The Glenlivet Whisky with Master Distiller Alan Winchester
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Master Distiller from The Glenlivet, Alan Winchester, joins Pedro in the Whiskey Society at Seven Grand in Downtown Los Angeles (and yes, it's as good as their whisky!) -- What we drank: The Glenlivet 12 The Glenlivet Nadura The Glenlivet 14 The Glenlivet 15 The Glenlivet 18 The Glenlivet Enigma -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.…
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100: Mezcal El Samaritano with Angel Saenz
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Angel Saenz joins Pedro in the Mezcal Collective at Las Perlas in Downtown Los Angeles to launch Mezcal El Samaritano, the first mezcal from BebanMez Imports. What we drank: Mezcal El Samaritano Espadin Mezcal El Samaritano Ensamble Mezcal El Samaritano Tobalá Mezcal El Samaritano Mexicano -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/sp…
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99: Whistle Pig Rye Whiskey #2 with Blaine Adams
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For fans of Rye Whiskey, the only name more synonymous with the style than Whistle Pig is the man who made it, Dave Pickerell. Sadly, we lost Dave back in November of 2018 and, while this isn't Whistle Pig's first appearance in the Spirit Guide Society, it's the first since Dave's passing. Pedro is joined by Whistle Pig Ambassador Blaine Adams to h…
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98: Maestro Dobel Tequila with Vini Mauger
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Stephanie & Bambino are filling for Pedro this week as our guest and friend, Vini Mauger, joins us with a flight of Maestro Dobel! -- What we drank: Maestro Dobel Silver/Blanco Maestro Dobel Reposado Maestro Dobel Anejo Maestro Dobel Diamante Maestro Dobel Humito Smoked Silver Tequila -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritg…
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97: Angel's Envy's Port Finished Bourbon with Ashley Erwin & Eli Kestenbaum
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What we drank: Angel's Envy Port Finished Bourbon Angel's Envy Rye Angel's Envy Cask Strength -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguidesoc twitter.com/spiritguidesoc instagram.com/spiritguidesoc https://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety -- From the Angel's Envy website: IN THE BEGINNING, Angel’s Envy was an idea betwee…
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96: Woody Creek Colorado Whiskey with Head Distiller David Matthews
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David Matthews began his 2nd career in the South of France as a Hazelnut Farmer (his first career was Investment Banking, but we don't have to get into that.) Today, as the Head Distiller of Woody Creek, he lives in Basalt, Colorado making the spirits we're talk about today! He joins Pedro in the Whiskey Society to chat about their line. -- What we…
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95: Michter's American Whiskey with Master Distiller Dan McKee
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Michter's is a brand that's rich in both flavor AND history. The story of this line dates back all the way to 1753 when it was known as Shenk's Whiskey; Louis Foreman would later purchase the brand and rename it after his two sons, Michael and Peter. We were incredibly lucky to have the current brains behind the operation, Master Distiller Dan McKe…
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94: The Exceptional Whisky with Don Sutcliffe
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While we're sure you can make many puns about their name, The Exceptional Whiskey is nothing to scoff at. This blended whiskey is birthed from the minds of some of the most prolific spirit importers of our time; every expression is made by people who truly love whisk(e)y. Don Suttcliff, co-founder of the brand, joins Pedro in Bar Jackalope to talk …
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In the mood for Haitian rum? Perhaps one aged in Limousine Oak? Pedro, Erbin and Shaggy have you covered! One Rhum Barbancourt (pronounced Bah•Ben•Cooh) podcast coming right up! -- What We Drank: Rhum Barbancourt 3-Star (aged 4 years) Rhum Barbancourt 5-Star (aged 8 years) Rhum Barbancourt Estate Reserve (aged 15 years) -- Follow us: spiritguidesoc…
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92: Westward American Single Malt Whiskey with Christian Krogstad
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This podcast has been seven years in the making! Pedro first met our guest, Christian Krogstad, when Westward Distillery was first opening. It was then that Pedro was invited to Oregon, where he helped distill a barrel for the brand. That barrel, now known as the Westward American Two Malt, JUST came to maturation and we were lucky enough to launch…
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91: Kaiyō Japanese Whisky with Greg Mayer
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Some people have said that there isn't enough Japanese whisky stock to keep up with customer demand; those people have clearly never heard of Kaiyō. Our guest, Greg Mayer, has made it very clear that this Oceanic Matured brand will be here for years to come. We should warn you though, you should be prepared to fall in love with it! -- What we drank…
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90: Mezcal Vago with Judah Kuper
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Mezcal Vago's founder, Judah Kuper, joins Pedro at Las Perlas to basically just nerd out about mezcal for an hour (and we love it!) He chats about the family business he started, where he sources his mezcal from, and how he's working on expanding the spirit for both his business and the palenques he works with. -- What we drank: Mezcal Vago Espadin…
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