Episode 58: Barrell Bourbon feat. Will Schragis

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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 whiskey career speaks for itself (and whose voice may sound familiar to the lifers in the audience).

They taste five new samples and discuss everything from the spectacular Seagrass whiskey that you’ll have the chance to taste, to secrets of frozen drinks. They may also fluff you a bit for being the adventurous beasts that you are, so if you’re in need of a bit of encouragement today, take a listen. 

Episode 57: Palazzi’s Sherry feat. TheSmokyBeasts

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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 audience, comes this fortified wine that will blow your MIND. (And it’s zero carbs!)

Listen in to hear his expert commentary as he joins Mr. and Mrs. SmokyBeast around the dinner table. 

Episode 56: Château Garreau feat. Carole Garreau and Gregoire Fabre

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Everyone loves an underdog, so you’ll definitely love the team (and the juice) from Château Garreau. 

The Garreau family has been growing grapes, distilling Armagnac, and aging it in their own cellars for over a hundred years. Carole, who runs the domaine, is the great-granddaughter of Charles Garreau who founded the Chateau in 1919. All the ingredients for this beauty - from the grapes to the water and even the French Oak used for the barrels, comes from within a few miles from the estate. This is about as OG as it gets when it comes to spirit-making.

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 “bespoke” spirit. 

Episode 55: Two Dzaddies feat. Aaron Goldfarb

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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 Brooks, Starlight and Starbright, Knob Creek and Lucky 7. Clink!