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Experience the World's Finest Whiskey, One Bottle at a Time. Beast Masters Club is the first of its kind - a podcast that is recorded live during monthly whiskey tastings led by industry experts and master distillers. Each tasting features a new limited release whiskey that is available for sale at www.BeastMastersClub.com. Join the club and taste these incredible whiskeys while you listen along at home and learn from the people who made them!
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Beast Masters Club gathers with a live audience at our podcast studio to talk with our special guest Joann Street - Wild Turkey American Whiskey Ambassador and granddaughter of bourbon legend Jimmy Russell. We talk through the ins and outs of Wild Turkey's production methods, aging, what it's like to grow up in the Russell family, and finally we se…
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Steve The Smoky Beast sits down with Jay Jadot of Armagnac.blog to talk about the meaning of life, obsession, and all things Armagnac. Jay is a writer after our own hearts who sees the beauty, irony, idiosyncrasy, and madness of becoming obsessed with a spirit and then trying to document your experience. He's also creating one of the best reference…
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It's been a long while since the Beasts were able to gather in full pack formation for a live barrel picking event, but we couldn't have been happier to sit down with our guests in the new Beast Lair in NYC to pick this barrel with Knob Creek Brand Ambassador, Allie Klug.
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The beasts sit down with Zhana Londoner from the Brooklyn-based spanish food market Mercado Central and Nic Palazzi from PM Spirits (exclusive importers of L'Encantada Armagnac) to talk about pairing tapas with unique hand crafted French & Spanish spirits. Some spirits are not meant to be sipped in a vacuum. They're meant to be paired with rich, sp…
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In one of the most random and amazing trips of our lives, the intrepid Beast Masters Club heads to the Gascony region of France and meets Jean-Phillippe from Domaine de Charron. In a sheer act of blind faith, four faithful Beast Masters follow your's truly The Smoky Beast on an adventure through Armagnac country. In this first of three half-hour po…
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The first Beast Masters Club Armagnac barrel was a 1988 Domaine de Léberon, which we released in 2018 at 30 years old. It was a game-changer for us and many other folks in the whiskey game, showing how Armagnac could compete in terms of flavor with our favorite bourbons and ryes. Right now in our shop (www.beastmastersclub.com/shop), you can pick u…
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Steve the SmokyBeast is joined in his dining room by friends new and old - L’Encantada Armagnac aficionados Vincent Cornu and Frédéric Chappe, and self-proclaimed spirit nerd Nicolas Palazzi of PM Spirits. Calling all beastly francophiles - this episode is for you.
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Steve the Smoky Beast (and self-proclaimed CEO of Beast Masters Club) is joined at home by Eric Kaye and Maura Gedid, spirit experts at the hilt of Holmes Cay Single Cask Rum. They sample their way around the world with a vast array of easy sippers and beasts. Clinking and slurping sounds abound - the sure sign of a good time, if you ask us. Watch …
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Steve the SmokyBeast and Ben welcome Nick Taylor to the podcast, armagnac extraordinaire and founder of Taylor & Taylor Whiskey. He tells the Beasts (boys) lore about a little single estate producer of Bas Armagnac, Domaine de Charron, that produces the robust, crisp Baco grape. Fewer than a thousand bottles of this stuff are made available in the …
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These are the definition of dark days. As SmokyBeast puts it, “it’s dark at, like, 4:30, everyone in the world has the VID, and we’re all hiding under our beds again.” Not to fear. The Beast Masters have the antidote, and no more will they deny the world. SmokyBeast is joined today by the inimitable Will Schragis of Barrell Bourbon whose storied wh…
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We know, we know. You don’t drink sherry. You think you it’s too niche, too sweet, cloying, too port-esque for a beast like you to sip on. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Allow us to introduce the illustrious Mr. Nicolas Palazzi (whose voice you may have heard his voice on the pod before). From the man that brought Armagnac to the Beast Masters…
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Everyone loves an underdog, so you’ll definitely love the Armagnac from Château Garreau. Join Steve the SmokyBeast and his very special guests Gregoire and Carole for a warm discussion about the terroir and distillation process of this “farm-spirited” liquor, the centuries-long Garreau family legacy, and why Gregoire calls Armagnac the world’s only…
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The pod is BACK! Old friend, super-journalist and whiskey personality Aaron Goldfarb joins the SmokyBeast in his kitchen. They discuss his many books (Hacking Whiskey, Gather Around Cocktails, etc.), the joys of fatherhood, and beaver anus whiskey. Find Aaron’s work in Esquire, PUNCH, VinePair, and the Whiskey Advocate. They taste through our Ezra …
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This week on the pod, the boys are joined by the one and only Tyler Mirt from Old Forester. While we’re always excited for our guests, Tyler is extra special - he is one of a small few in the world who can call themselves a Sommelier, Cicerone and Executive Bourbon Steward. Join Ben, Tyler and SmokyBeast in the “fruity warehouse” for this delicious…
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What can transcend cultural and language barriers, connect people across oceans, and is equally appreciated by Frenchman and American alike? Armagnac, of course. This week on the pod, take a French immersion class with spirit masters Vincent Cornu of L’Encantada and Nicolas Palazzi of PM Spirits. Learn about the distilling process, the estates, the…
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This week on the pod, take a con-law class taught by Alex Laufer and John Carrabus out of America’s Booze Capital (DC). Learn what One Eight owes to Smooth Ambler (what timing!), how the guys were inspired by the Constitution (hint…1.8), and about the joys of experimentation. Most importantly, get the scoop on future One Eight releases (!).…
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This week, the boys are joined by three special guests - Alan and James from A.D. Laws Whiskey House, and the famed whiskey warrior (or Parisian Pirate?) Jake Cahill of Skurnik Wines. They discuss the beautiful marriage of the right barrel with the right whiskey, the creativity in their recipes, two vs. three vs. four grain bourbon, muffin tops, an…
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This week on the pod, the boys (and you, you’re welcome) are graced with sage wisdom from Mark Coffman of Town Branch. He talks about the secrets of St. Jame’s Gate, pot stilled bourbon, the life-changing magic of leaping, and letting where you land be tomorrow’s problem. While you're listening, check out their Irish sisters over at Pearse Lions Wh…
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How do you drink your whiskey? Rectally, in a lab setting? If it’s gonna be that kinda party, I’ll stick my d*ck in the mashed potatoes. This week on the pod, the Beast-y Boys explore all things Starlight Distillery. These beautiful 4 year old barrels will have you fighting for your right to GET A BOTTLE ON FRIDAY.…
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All of your preconceived notions about light whiskey? Leave them at Gene Nassif’s door. This week, the co-founder of Obtanium Whiskey from Cat’s Eye Distillery joins the Beasts to give some hot takes, share some light whiskey wisdom, and surprise the boys with a brand new treat or two.
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Welcome back, Beasties, for L'Encantada Lasalle Part 2. This Friday, you've got a lot to be thankful for. Join the Beasts and Nicolas Palazzi of PM Spirits for a conversation on life, love and Armagnac. And NEXT FRIDAY…well, you know what next Friday is. We just can’t stop talking about it - we’re that damn excited.…
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Wow. Just WOW. This is one of our most special pods for one of our most special barrels. The whiskey world is going nuts for L'Encantada. It's a small bottler of hand-picked single barrel Armagnac casks (sound familiar Willett fans?) and they are finding absolute treasures. They also do an incredibly beautiful presentation (ahem, again sound famili…
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Look no further. Listen to this week’s pod, Episode 44: Catoctin Creek featuring Scott Harris, for a whole-ass science class, a lesson in how to get an unadvised loan, the pressures of whiskey drinking as a woman, and the touching story of perfecting the family business of creating craft spirits.
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We promised a Part II...same day, same time, same place. Eric and the Smoky Beast take you around the world in a supplemental sampling that has the Smoky Beast stumbling home. Sip along on with the boys on your Capitan Brownbeard. Or on a pina colada. We don't judge.
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Steve-the-Smoky-Beast and Ben sit down with Eric Kaye, the Holmes Cay founder and rum connoisseur. He is a kindred spirit, traveling all over the Caribbean to seek out small rum distilleries and setting up import for them under his label. He’s a man on a mission - seek out the world’s best rums and release them unadulterated at cask strength. How h…
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They’ve done it. The illustrious Barrell Bourbon is the “Bees Knee’s” two years running, but this year they don’t just sting, they slay. They don’t just maim, they murder. Join the #SmokyBeast and Ben on the pod as they sample a trio of their MGP ryes, and preview our this year’s Bee’s Knees…or Murder Hornets.…
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Hello, degenerates! Welcome to the Corona Party Bunker. Pull up a chair and join us for a beastly feast of bourbon and brainfood. This week, the Beast Masters taste and review the Spinal Tap inspired Elijah Craig Single Barrel Trilogy, “SMELL THE BEAVER”. This one GOES TO ELEVEN!
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The Beasts are joined on the pod by Josh Feldman (of Coopered Tot fame) for a sampling of the Hazmat bottle series, along with a few other surprises. The men discuss the pressing issues of our time, such as, “the papery skin of nuts,” and, “swampy spice cajones,” and answer the seminal question on everyone’s mind: are pimp hats for everyone?…
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After a 6 month podcasting hiatus The Beasts are back! The cast took a bit of a back seat to some serious barrel hunting so to settle the books Steve and Ben sat down to properly catch up on the club’s picks over the last half year. 2019 has bestowed some amazing barrel picks upon our beastly club, but unfortunately, they have remained unaddressed …
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The grisly grey-haired beast is getting even older. For his birthday Beast Master Ben, Josh "Captain Coop" Feldman, and Jake "Whiskey Warrior" Cahill assemble to sample our favorite of the Beast Masters Club private barrels. The warrior brings a surprise - a National Distillers Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond bourbon distilled in 1961! The boys talk …
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There are supposedly some "smoky" American whiskies. But there's only ONE "Slap-Your-Ass-and-Call-You-Sally" smoky American whiskey. That one is made in Waco, Texas. In this episode of Beast Masters Club Podcast, Winston Edwards from Balcones Distillery sits down with The Beasts to celebrate Balcones' 10th Anniversary.…
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Adam was kind enough to show us around his distillery and warehouses and give us a behind the scenes peek at how Sonoma County produces their unique take on a variety of pot distilled whiskies. From their Alembic Hoga stills hand crafted in Portugal and modeled on the original, ancient Arab water distillers to their method of slightly down proofing…
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Beast Masters Club and The Wall Street Journal Plus bring you a rare treat: an interview with Wild Turkey's Jimmy Russell and the chance to pick a private barrel of bourbon! With over 60 years of whiskey making experience running Wild Turkey, Jimmy Russell is a true bourbon legend. Jimmy and his grandson Bruce, now the fourth generation Russell at …
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Once again, the doors to the Beast Masters battle arena were flung open to see two true masters of the dusty whiskey hunt engage in combat. The treasures they unleashed were truly epic, but only one could leave as champion! These two expert dusty connoisseurs fought bravely to own the title of Champion Dusty Hunter. Each brought forth a serious bou…
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Legendary Four Roses Distillery Manger Al Young treated the Beast Masters to an incredible Kentucky bourbon barrel picking session that produced the OBSV awesomeness now known as, “It Must Have Been The Roses”. When we arrived at Four Roses on a sunny morning in March, Al had a number of casks laid out for our day’s picking endeavor. Under Al’s exp…
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Once again two intrepid contenders step into our Whiskey Thunderdome - this time to decide who will be named the first ever One Bourbon, One Scotch & One Beer Champion by our Beast Masters Members! Enter the worthy contenders: Nate Woodruff of Whisky With A View and Shane Helmick of How to Drink Whisky. Each brought the eponymous, One Bourbon, One …
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The Beast Masters drop in on Ned Wight at New England Distilling in Portland, ME for a “North of the Wall" vacation podcast between Lobstah rolls and steamahs. We could not have asked for a warmer welcome from a nicer guy. Ned took us deep behind the scenes of his distillery and delved into the real nitty gritty of his craft, methods and practices.…
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In the first ever Beastly Treats episode, the Beast Masters host and honor long time club member Jeff “Professor Rickhouse” Roth for a night of bourbon he will certainly never forget. We drink and chat about some of the most delicious bourbons around while we test our blind tasting chops. But that’s not all... In this riveting episode: Steve sings …
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The Beast Masters sit down with Chelsea Lovett from the organic, “grain-to-bottle” Koval Distillery in Chicago. Yep, we’re digging into some crafty stuff here. Ben and Steve sit in on Dana “Mrs. Beast” Zeller’s interview in this episode which kicks off our exploration into the booming world of craft distilleries. Being the first legal distillery in…
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