Welcome to 2024 and welcome back to the podcast. My plan for the return of the podcast was to focus on more music, movies, books and other cultural things. But a few things happened in the borderland between the end of last year and the start of this one that I just had to get out. These include 3 disappointing Whiskies to start the year off with. But it's not all bad. On this episode I taste some alcoholic and some non alcoholic stuff and share some thoughts on the industry. Overall it's a good feeling to be back. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow bu ..read more

This is the last episode of 2023 and I am taking some time to reflect on an amazing year. I did this one with no breaks, no notes, and no plan. I ended up tasting some of the whiskies that I enjoyed this year, and name my whiskey of the year. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-beams/m ..read more

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and that means it is time to reflect on the past year, and put together Best Of Lists. On this episode I am breaking down this year's Whiskey Advocates Top 20 Whiskies of 2023, and I definitely have a few issues with it. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ..read more

As we roll in to December, it becomes time to reflect on the past year, and put together ratings. On this episode I am talking about 5 of my favorite biographies that I have read this year, while drinking whiskey from a new distillery that I discovered this year, ASW out of Atlanta. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving to you all, I hope you had a happy day with friends and family. This also means that hunting season is in full swing. On this episode I am talking about the season, some of the cultural things I did this week, and the future of this podcast. I'm also tasting one of the most disappointing whiskies of the year, as well as one of the best. 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. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers ..read more

This is part 2 of our Roundtable discussion about Brandy. At this point we had tasted a few Brandies, so the conversation is a little looser, but still alot of fun. In the end, this is the most important way that spirits should be enjoyed, with friends. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rich ..read more

On this episode I am experimenting with a new recording setup. Also I am doing a De Luxrow tasting of some of their specialty releases, while talking about the biz and another ridiculous entry into the Whiskey world. 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. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-beams/message ..read more

On this episode I am tasting samples of 2 brands of whiskey that I really do want to like, Whistlepig and Wilderness Trail. I'm also talking about the Silly Season of Bourbon, and the silliest release of the season (so far). 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-beams/message ..read more

On this episode I am tasting through a Sizeable Amount of Samples that you guys have shared with me. I'm also talking about holding on to the past and fears of the future when it comes to movies, music, and especially Bourbon. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-beams/message ..read more

On this episode I am talking about my week that really was up down and all around, all while continuing to celebrate Scotchtober. I'm tasting a variety of styles, including a Scotch that is widely considered to be a gold standard bottling. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-beams/mes ..read more