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This season the fellas are going to explore the marriage between good bourbon/whiskey and food. They will also be introducing you to a new concept, "On the Mauf", hashtag it on Instagram #onthemauf when you have a dope meal and a nice pour. The "mauf" is a little different than the palate, a good mauf is a reminder that takes you to that most memorable meal, be it with friends or evoke a place or a specific point in time. On the flip, there could also be a bad mauf. This season may be a step away from the norm, but it will be all Black and Brown. Cheers. Stay Black and Keep it Brown

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On the Questionable Bourbon Behavior Hotline, B&B listeners call in to confess their questionable bourbon behavior. We rate their behavior as questionable or acceptable. All callers are anonymous and we are joined by guest host, OJ Lima from Taste Select Repeat.  Pour one up and join us as we let the hotline bling.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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For the last What's Cracking of the Mamba season, one half of the founders of Taste Select Repeat, makes a stop in the Queens City, for an in studio appearance with the fellas.  They talk BTAC, the industry and where Mr. Lima feels like they need to work on their proverbial skills.  After all, it's the skills that pay the bills.  Pour up a dram, if you have BTAC, do that, if not, pull out your ears and listen in.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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They fellas finally get a chance to chop it up with the Team from Middle West.  If you don't know, you will.  They drop in and put the fellas on game with what's happening in THE Ohio State.  They talk about what's going in the distillery, what they have for the future and what the industry looks like from their perspective.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.  Cheers.

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Join the fellas as they enjoy a Bruh Hub official bottle drop and talk about what they're cracking this week.  As always they give you an unfiltered look at the bottles they crack and let you know if you should invest in them too.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.  Cheers.

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Happy New Year!  The Black and Brown Podcast would like to thank you for lending your ears to them for the year.  They drop the annual award show for your listening pleasure.  Some of the categories may be agreeable, some may not, but you can be sure to send them your picks or rebuttal and they will talk about it.  However, for the Plug, the Silverback and the Peoples Choice, they present to you the 2022 Awards.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!  

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@Just_Whiskey_, VP of Partnerships with @blackbourbonsociety, Executive Bourbon Steward and Independent Brand Partner and Advocate, comes through again and joins the team to crack bottles and bless us with a sensory explosion. You might want to write some things down. Merry Christmas! The Podcast Family wishes you the best for the holidays. Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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@Just_Whiskey_, VP of Partnerships with @blackbourbonsociety, Executive Bourbon Steward and Independent Brand Partner and Advocate, stops but the podcast to chop it up with the fellas and talk all things whiskey. And, since it’s close to Christmas, he came through bearing gifts and dropping knowledge bombs. Pour on up and vibe with them as they get into it. Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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The fellas connect at the the North Studio to crack bottles and catch up.  They rate them, they reflect on the Black Bourbon Run, especially the barrel picks and talk about what they're cracking.  By now you know how they do it.  Pour one up and vibe as they bust corks.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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You ever wish you could have gotten in the bourbon game before the prices hit an all time high?  Well tap into this episode as the guys take you back to 2000 and discuss where they would spend $200.  While you're at it, you can make your own list and hit them with it as you tag the podcast in your Instagram stories.  Check in, pour one up and vibe.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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Sup yo?  Da Plug here, welcome to another install of what's cracking.  As always we're cracking bottles and dropping the ratings and the palate on your ears, but as always, when you're enjoying bottles and pours, conversations take place.  We didn't realize until a mid point during the episode that all joints were MGP sourced, so take note and experience the heat!  Back to conversations, this episode one such conversation takes place as we experience one such bottle.  We ask you to be open-minded, we ask you to stay engaged but most of all, Stay Black and Keep it Brown.  Cheers

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The fellas want to help you get to where you need to be, get ya game ready!  Sneak moves comes directly from the listeners on how they get their bottles in and around the crib.  Grab your pen and pad or whatever you want to take notes with.  It's class time.  Let get it.  Pour on up and vibe.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

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Welcome to the Mamba season!  Season eight begins with the fellas at the table talking about holiday pours and with the holidays fast approaching this could be a little guide on what or what not to do.  They're back after a super long break and ready to get into it.   Shout out to all the listeners for the patience and hanging in there as the vacation ran a little long.  Check in and pour one up as they get into it.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!

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The Fellas run down a what's cracking from The Planet of Louisville and talk about tours, tastes and what bourbon really means to the coalition.  They have Von Ghost von Yeezus, T Penn 3 Stax, Skratch Tickets and Colonel G step to the mic and talk about picks flavor and bourbon tours.  They do what they do and you should join and pour one up.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.  Cheers.

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The fellas hit the streets and bring you an episode from Bin 110, a local Bourbon Speakeasy, with a menu that will blow your socks off.  If you're ever in the area and looking for a premium spot to get pours, this is it.  They talk BBR3, hunting bottles and if some of the finds are worth the price.  Would you pull the trigger if the number was too high, or did you matriculate at The Peoples Choice finishing school?  How we supposed to do that?  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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(Don't adjust your audio, the level will go up). Less than two weeks the Black Bourbon Run 3 kicks off in Kentucky.  In this episode the fellas crack fresh bottles and give you the run down on what's poppin.  The round table covers, spirits and a little bit of everything.  As they gear up to take the podcast to Kentucky, check out what they get on their ears and palate.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!  Cheers.

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Do you struggle ordering cocktails in these streets?  Have you ever wondered what cocktail would make the Mount Rushmore of cocktails? Well, the fellas are back to drop some information to make your choices in the wild easier and put you on game as to what should be sitting next to Abe Lincoln.  Pour you up something tasty and vibe with them.  Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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In a combined two part What's Cracking the fellas take an unscripted taste of Baby Unicorn 3, a TSR Single Barrel pick, Golden Rye from Blue Run Spirits and EH Taylor Straight Rye, from Buffalo Trace Distillery.  They don't know what the other reviews or the ratings they give.  Jump in and listen and find out as they do, what's going down!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!  Cheers.

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Disclaimer: this episode contains music from the Outkast album ATLiens. (not intended for monetary gain).

The fellas, finally in Studio, connect to crack a few bottles and give you their collective ratings on pours, palates and ears.  It's the usual, but it lends time for catching up and dialogue, while enjoying a few drams.  Pour one up and vibe with them as they take you on a certified bottle review show.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!  Cheers.

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The Peoples Choice moderates an episode based on The Mandela Effect; do you know it to be fact, or what you think you know!?  The same applies to bourbon and the fellas are going to check your line as they check their own.  Is it fact of fiction?  Before you press play, you need to be sure of what you think you know.  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Cheers.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

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*Disclaimer: This episode contains music by the Wu Tang Clan, we are fans and this is Not for monetary gain.

The fellas pulls samples sent to them by the homie @yourfamilynp a dope connect they met on the Black Bourbon Run; they pour up and rate picks on the fly.  The ears and fists are dope!  Strap in and vibe as they kick off the first What's Cracking of Season 7.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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In the first episode of Season 7, the guys break down Rolling Stones, 200 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time.  It isn't pretty and it gets heated, but they do what they do, and pair their Top Fives with the pours they would enjoy with their picks.  As they kick off this season, join The Silverback, The People's Choice and The Plug as they put the "Pistol Pete", in motion!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown

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We are back; things in Our country make it hard to enjoy bourbon, but We, like all of you are in a place where pain, is hard to explain.  We are with you, in every measure and our hearts break with yours.  Not to diminish the loss and the pain, we will, try to push through it.  Although we have lost loved ones, our resilience, is strong.  To Buffalo and Uvalde, we dedicate to you, our resolve, to push on.  On this What's Cracking, we do what we do, but it comes with reluctance.  Be safe Be Strong.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown! 

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The fellas welcome CEO Mike Montgomery and Whiskey Director Shaylyn Gammon of Blue Run to the podcast. Mike is a return guest, but Shaylyn drops in to meet the team and tell the listeners about her thoughts as the First Lady of Blue Run Spirits.  They drop gems on the direction of Blue Run; the special meaning of Reflection 1, and how Blue Run is positioning itself to change the face of the industry. This is a certified Butterfly drop.  Let's get it.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown

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You know about Weller CYPB, but what if you could craft your own perfect joint?  Create it from the ground up!  Join the fellas as they breakdown what they would want in their own perfect bourbon; this one will get you thinking and have you up late nights.  This is a warmup to what may jump off during Black Bourbon Run 3.  So, pour one up and vibe with them as they get into it!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.  Cheers.

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With Spring Break over, the fellas are back on the mics and in the Studio, virtually, anyway.  They pick up where they left off, rewind to a What's Cracking.  This one is as Spring Break winds down and comes to an end and trips have wrapped or are wrapping up.  They crack some oldie but goodies; some hidden in plain sight gems and a new up and coming heavy hitter!  Pour one up and vibe as they slide into your DMs!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.  Happy Easter!!

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The fellas are back with another What's Cracking and you won't believe how this is gonna play out.  Be careful out there, with Sweet Wheat on the loose, the courts aren't safe and your game could be in jeopardy.  With the NCAA Finals right around the corner, they're getting you ready to sit court-side with the right bottle for the Championship game.  Pour one up and vibe with them as they drop buckets!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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Join the fellas as they follow up the What's Cracking back-to-back run with a trophy pick!  The Peoples Choice comes through with a number one stunna!  It hits everybody in the mouth!  Weigh in and see what you think.  This is definitely one for the record books.  Pour one up and vibe with them as they do what they do.  Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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The fellas are out on the innanets and the innanets are talking about Taters; Reddit was ablaze with a list of behaviors to know if you're a Tater.  Join the fellas as they take the test to see if they have Tater tendencies.  Ride along as they play a "never have I ever" format.  Pour one up and vibe with them as they take the Tater Test.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

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The fellas are going back-to-back like the '91-'92 Chicago Bulls, with a back-to-back, first of its kind, What's Cracking.  The team has come through heavy on the #bruhub, and the fellas talk about it.  They also welcome @puertoricanchris and @von_ghost to the joint to help consume and rate the offerings; they try to give you on the spot tasting notes and what they get on the ears.  This is one you definitely don't want to miss!  Pour on up and vibe with them. Stay Black and Keep it Brown

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We sit down and crack, "The Bottle", you know, the one that made it to People magazine, (stunt); the joint that's out there in the wild hiding in plain sight!  In this rare occasion, we all crack and review the TSR - Black and Brown pick.  We're not only fans, we're members of Taste Select Repeat, and love what's happening in the industry right now.  Pour one up and vibe as we dive into and try to remember, The Bottle!  Stay Black and keep it Brown

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This episode the fellas focus on some of the most prominent African American male, fictional tv characters and their opinions on which bourbon they would likely drink based on that character’s personality. Check in and see if you agree or disagree.  Pour one up and kick it with the fellas as they get Season 6 on and poppin'. Stay Black and Keep it Brown

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Freddie Noe is an 8th Generation whiskey professional for Jim Beam who is son of Fred Noe and Grandson of the legendary Booker Noe. This episode will focus on his Little Book series with a live virtual tasting experience with Black Bourbon Run attendees.  Check in and poor one up for this finally of Season 5.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown

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This is our penultimate episode for season 5 and we crack bottles, that coincidentally, all were gifts or samples.  We also give you some information about the last show that you don't want to miss.  We're headed for Colorado to kick if with our fam at Old Elk and cook up something special, you definitely don't want to miss out on that.  So, pour one up or crack a bottle.  Stay Black and keep it Brown!

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This episode will outline some of the outlandish drinking New Year’s Resolutions that we’ve heard throughout our bourbon community and each cast member’s assessment as to whether they personally could actually stick to it. Pour one up.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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The fellas open the new year with the same energy that closed out 2021; they break down a few pours they like including Thomas S. Moore, Woodford Double Oaked™, and Bardstown Ferrand.  They leave it all on the table and even the bloopers make the cut.  You don't want to miss the ears on these joints #bourbonsoundslike.  The wish list for 2022 is short but deep, they're trying to get that one G.O.A.T. interview, check it out and check in.  Cheers.  Stay Black and keep it Brown!!

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By now you know the format, but this year the fellas add a new category, as they rate their best pours of the past year, you're going to want to check in to find out what it is.  Cheers!  Happy New Year!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

1. Best Whiskey under $25

2. Best ultra-aged bourbon

3. Best flavored whiskey

4. Best finished whiskey

5. Best finished rye

6. Best super high-proof bourbon

7. Best wheated bourbon

8. Best straight rye

9. Best straight bourbon

and finally:

10. Best Whiskey of the Year

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Elizabeth says she rides horses, drinks bourbon and loves hanging with good friends and family, per her Instagram.  She is a second-generation bourbon industry professional and one of the youngest female distillers in the United States.  We welcome her to the show and chop it up about the industry; what Woodford Reserve has cooking up, and what the future looks like from her perspective.  You don't want to miss this joint, trust us!  Pour one up! Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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Happy Holidays, hide ya kids!  The fellas come through with well wishes for Christmas, spoilers about Old Saint Nick, and what bottles they plan on popping with friends and family.  It's been a whirlwind of a 2021 and they want to wish all their listeners well with their families.  They'll be dropping more joints for you before New Year hits!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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Brent Elliott is the acclaimed Master Distiller at Four Roses Bourbon, taking over for legendary Master Distiller, Jim Rutledge in 2015.  He drops in with the Black and Brown team to discuss the industry, what's new at Four Roses and what he gets on the ear on his favorite pour.  It's one you don't want to miss.  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown. 

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In the follow up to our dope episode with Eboni Major, the fellas get together and crack new and different bottles,  The Silverback leads off with his review of Wild Turkey One, and what he gets on the ear is worth the listen alone; The People's Choice hits you with his review of Copper and Cask, a store pick that came part of a trifecta.  We didn't know too much about it, and now you can join us and learn too!  The Plug is still riding his Single Malt high and drops his review of Stranahan's Blue Peak, possibly coming in at the lowest proof of the three, the nose is sure to surprise, if you've never had it.  Our Intern, joins us to fact check on the fly, so, pour one up and vibe along.  Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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Eboni Major is the whiskey industry’s first African American Blender. She has worked on numerous projects for Diageo in her previous role with the company including Dickel Bottled- In-Bond and her signature project Bulleit Blender’s Select.  She has a palate that can't be messed with and she joins us to talk industry, spirits and dopeness.  Pour one up and vibe.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown. Cheers.

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We catch up with the elusive homie, Gashouse Joe, as we dive into this weeks bottle crack.  As you will see, it's a roundtable that should not be missed.  And as a bonus, we'll be dropping a visual of the session later this week on the YouTube Channel.  Link to follow.  Subscribe to stay informed.  Pour one up and vibe with us.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.  Cheers

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Chef Bren Herrerra is an award winning celebrity chef, based in Washington DC and the unofficial fourth member of the Black and Brown Podcast.  She comes through and tells us about her new dope show, Culture Kitchen.  If you don't know, now you know.  Check in a learn you something as she breaks bread and let's us know what's been going on.  Pour one up and vibe with us.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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The Squad kicks off Season 5ive cracking bottles found on the hunt, while dealing with low product, at local ABC stores; we talk a few current events and weigh in on a beef that really should be chicken!  Where you at?  Crack one, and pour one up, as we start this off with the usual, but unusual bottle reviews.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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In the premiere of this season, we let you know what's going down with some of the slang you occasionally hear on the podcast.  That's right, we're clearing up some things for those of you that have been lost over the past four seasons!  So pour one up, grab a pad and pen, it's not just for tasting notes anyway, sip your dram and listen along.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!

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Jackie Zykan, Master Taster from Old Forester Distillery drops in for the final episode of Season 4 to talk bourbon, mash bills and as always hip-hop.  A bonafide bourbon-celeb (she doesn't like that btw) she's got her mind and palate on what's popping at "Old Fo'". We talk about Louisville, the industry, and find out which Old Forester bottle would be Ol' Dirty Bastard.  Plus, you don't want to miss what her actual Wu name is!  Pour one up and vibe with us as we drop this last joint.  Stay Black and keep it Brown

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The fellas wrap the last What's Cracking with the OG's of the Black Bourbon Run; the second annual joint went off like clockwork.  Sixteen bourbon heads hit Louisville, enjoyed Spirits, Distillery tours and the Bar at Willett Family Distillery.  There were some major underground spots that you definitely need to know about.  Clock in and check out the episode.  It's a Black Bourbon Run vibe!  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!

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The fellas are back with the usual bottle pops and fist ratings.  They drop opinions as a precursor to the Second Annual Black Bourbon Run in Louisville, KY, they talk about what they're cracking and what you should be cracking too.  You can find them in the Louisville streets next weekend, and if you do, say "Whaddup"!  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!  

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Organizer of the Back Bourbon Run: @black.bourbon.maverick

Mike Montgomery is Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Run Spirts who came into the bourbon industry from a diverse background that includes politics and advertising.  He drops in and chops it up with the fellas about his journey into bourbon and how an idea can spiral into a full blown monster.  Blue Run is poised as a new up and comer into the bourbon space and the fellas find out how they are looking at changing the landscape.

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The fellas catch up with the mastermind behind the number one bottle show in Baltimore City, Body More Bottles, you can find and follow him on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter @bodymorebottles.  He talks bottles, bourbon and why he is the number one rated show, cause HE said so!!  In this rare occasion, he is the "Ichiro", and leads the team in the reviews, black fists and what they get on this weeks #bourbonsoundslike.  Get ya glasses and join them as they crack bottles.  Cheers.

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In this episode, the fellas answer the questions....you know, the ones that keep popping up now that you’re all in on the bourbon game. Well on this show... just call them all Allen Iverson, because they got the answers. So sit back and chop it up with them as they answer, the QUESTIONS!

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With the keys in hand, the fellas are officially welcomed to the now famous, "Bourbon Room (closet)", at the secret lair of The People's Choice.  And in good southern hospitable fashion, he rolled out three hard hitting bottles they crack open and talk about.  In an unscripted setting, they pour up Blue Run, 13-year-aged, straight Kentucky Bourbon whiskey, Weller C.Y.P.B. and Old Fitzgerald 8-year, yes, you read that correctly.  The fellas taste, review and give you a ride along to the ear.  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

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The fellas finally link with Andrea Meriwether, she is an experiential food and beverage curator, owner of BarFare Concepts and certified bourbon expert based in Louisville, KY.  Andrea stops by to talk Bourbon, Lifestyle and the proper way to make an Old Fashioned.  She also hits the fellas off with the intricate world of the "brown bag".  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

We chop it up with Patrick Lynch, founder of The Lake Norman Bourbon Club, who can be found on Instagram @the_whiskey_epicure, he tells us about his journey into whiskey; about the upcoming Thought Parlor Podcast with Jay Scott and Ryan Flowers, where they will discuss, business, economics, lifestyle and relationships, but NO sports!  We'll find out why on this edition of What's Cracking.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

The fellas are back after a break, with current events and what's going on after a cross country trip; a vacation at the beach and a major move.  They discuss The Heist: Pappygate and what they would potentially do, if it they could hit their top three distilleries for the profit.  Remember this is only theoretical and NOT actual facts!! Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Keith Barnes, CEO and Owner of Bainbridge Organic Distillers stops by and chops it up with the guys as they discuss his craft organic distillery.  He also talks about his love of vintage whiskey and how he's paying homage to the style and production of vintage spirits.  The fellas crack his Bainbridge Whiskey Forty Saloon Bourbon, talk black fists, what they get on the ear, #bourbonsoundslike, and take advantage of a dope opportunity to talk about what they get on the palate with the "man", himself!  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

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Of course we all know and love all the allocated bottles but let's not forget about the joints that everyone's sleeping on, the hidden gems; the heavy darts, that hit on the low low, in this episode the guys give you an idea of some of the bottles you should be checking for and adding into your arsenal.  You might be surprised that you've seen them, but didn't give them a second glance.  Pour one up and vibe with them.   Also, head over to Instagram and wish the Silverback a Happy Birthday: @agbk06 

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The guys check in for a quick drop, Pre-Season 4, and discuss how barrel picking with the guys from Taste Select Repeat has given them a greater insight into the bourbon industry.  From the craft operation of Bainbridge Distillery on Bainbridge Island, Wa. to the well known, Woodinville Whiskey Company tasting facility in Woodinville, Wa., they pick barrels, learn tips and taste the interesting offerings the Northwest has to offer.  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

This episode, the fellas build hype and anticipation for their upcoming Seattle trip and barrel picks in partnership with TSR. OJ Lima will join them for the discussion and share best practices that he’s learned in the barrel picking game.  OJ drops gems, gives tips on tasting... and what the fellas can expect hitting up a distillery for a barrel pick.  Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

Paul Holmes, known as black.bourbon.maverick is a bourbon enthusiast based in Orlando, Florida who documents his whiskey journey through photography.  He is co-owner of FHK Studios, a Promotional Advertising Company and supports his bourbon hobby by working as an Aerospace Engineer, he joins the fellas on the podcast finale to talk about some special bottles he's cracking and some future adventures he and his team are lining up.  Pour one up vibe with them.  Stay Black and keep it Brown

The OC Bottle Shop, based in Orange County, CA specializes in Whiskey, Tequila and Craft Beer and was founded by Jeff Hill during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. The store is thriving and Jeff now also creates his own content on YouTube with the OC Bottle Shop Show.  He stops by the Black & Brown Virtual Studio to chop it up with the guys and talk about his inspiration and ideas for the future. Pour one up and vibe with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

Join the fellas as they explore the Secondary Market and try to guide the listeners through the process of buying, spending and thriving, while trying to find and acquire those highly coveted bottles.  They also offer tips how to make safe and legal transactions.  Pour on up and come along with them.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

The fellas come through again and talk about bottle pops.  Bill gives you his review of the TSR Old Forester Single Barrel release and Delvin drops a bombshell and reviews Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star from Wu Tang Distillery or as the people say, Buffalo Trace.  And, finally, Ant comes through with a store pick review from Total Wine and More, a single barrel release from Clyde May's, the gurus of Alabama Style whiskey.  Pour one up and ride with the fellas as they drop knowledge.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

The guys drop an episode that serves as a guide to new bourbon drinkers looking to build their collections by letting them know which bottles they should grab first.  In honor of the upcoming NFL Draft they make their picks for Rounds 1 through 7, including Unrestricted Free Agents.  Pour one up and ride with them.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

The Hood Sommelier is a social media influencer with a goal of educating consumers on the World of Spirits. He has a presence over multiple platforms including Facebook and Youtube and has over 10K Instagram followers.  He comes through and chops it up with the fellas and discusses bottles, and what keeps him interested and fresh in the game.  Pour one up and ride with us.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

The fellas review bottles that didn’t live up to their expectations and they attribute a line from a dis track or battle rap lyric to their level of disappointment. Each cast member chose 3 bottles and 3 lyrics for each bottle.  Get ready to listen as they do rap, bottle, battles.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

The guys come back through popping bottles all across the US, from the West, and California, with Redwood Empire Monarch, to the East coast, and Baltimore's Sagamore Double Oak Rye, they round it out with New Riff Single Barrel Sour-mash Rye, pour one up, and listen along as they break down the nose, the palate and the ear.  Stay Black and keep it Brown!

Ray Walker founded Saint Cloud Bourbon after transitioning from the wine industry where he was the first African American to make wine in Europe as well as writing a New York Times Best Seller, The Road to Burgundy.  He comes through and chops it up with the guys and gives them the full rundown!  Cheers.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown!

The fellas welcome So_DramGood to the podcast to crack bottles and drop knowledge.  She is a whiskey enthusiast and Certified Bourbon Steward based in Virginia.  They sip drams and tell you what you might like to add to your selection, so, pour one up and listen along.  Stay Black and Keep it Brown.

Yo, they're back, kicking off Season 3hree with The People's Choice's review of a single barrel store pick that he's giving you all the juice on; The Silverback goes on the hunt back into his own bourbon stash, and an oldie but tricky pour he had to revisit and da Plug, finally pops the cork on a bottle he's had for a minute, but never pulled the "plug" on!  The guys are back and ready to give you all the details on the bottles they're popping' and the ones you need to check out as well.  Pour one up and ride along.  Stay Black and keep it Brown!!  Cheers.

This is a debate show between W.H Stephens and the People’s Choice as fans of Game of Thrones, where we attempt to match Game of Thrones “houses” to bourbon distilleries. Conversation is moderated by da Plug as an objective non-fan. This will build on the excitement of the recent “House of the Dragon” announcement from HBO.  Let's get it!

In this special edition of What’s Cracking, we crack bottles and make cocktails with Melinda Maddox. So if you’re tired of the same old whiskey cocktails and looking for something new to spice up your mixology game in 2021....pour up a dram and vibe with us as Melinda drops knowledge.  Melinda is Beverage Director and Lead Mixologist at the Reserve by Old Elk Distillery. Over her 20 year bartending career, she’s competed in several bartending competitions and even been featured in GQ magazine.

Join the fellas as they run down their 2020 awards for the best pours of the year :

1. Best Whiskey under $25

2. Best ultra-aged bourbon

3. Best flavored whiskey

4. Best finished whiskey

5. Best finished rye

6. Best super high-proof bourbon

7. Best wheated bourbon

8. Best straight rye

9. Best straight bourbon

and finally:

10. Best Whiskey of the Year

Join the guys as they hit the new year with a fresh look at Garrison Brothers Hye Rye, Wild Turkey's Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel, a store pick by Austin Liquors from Southbridge, Ma., and Chicken Cock out of Paris, Kentucky.  We made it to 2021, thanks for the support and the ears.  Pour one up and vibe with us.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Dan Garrison joins the guys from Black and Brown and talks about hanging out with Elmer T. Lee.  Based in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers Distillery holds the distinction of being the first legal Texas whiskey distillery.  They are a force in the bourbon industry with an enthusiastic following.  We talk barrels, bottles and how Garrison Brothers is moving towards the future of bourbon distilling.

Celebrity Chef, Bren Herrera makes her return to Black & Brown to let us know what’s she’s cracking and to assume her role as the honorary 4th member of the crew.  The People's Choice gives us a review of Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye, The Silverback breaks down Rebel Yell Distillers Collection and works on a new call sign, while da Plug give you a rundown on the Taconic Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey with Maple Syrup. As always, settle in and listen along.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Marianne Eaves is Kentucky’s first female Master Distiller. She’s already had an illustrious career that started at Brown- Forman and has evolved into several endeavors of the whiskey world including most recently her own consulting service and the Sweetens Cove project.  She joins the fellas from Black and Brown and explains, wood species, and how many white oaks it takes to make a bourbon barrel. Pour one up and settle in.  Cheers.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Join the guys as they take an unbiased view of  single barrel picks from Taste Select Repeat.  The Silverback reviews a TSR New Riff single barrel and compares it against a single barrel from Westport Whiskey & Wine, based in Louisville, KY; The People's Choice calls an audible and gives us a review of Old Carter as he goes from mo' money to mo' proof and da Plug gives us a review of the Hillrock Estate Distilleries, TSR Cask 2 - Double Cask Rye Whiskey selection.  Vibe with them as they sample two offerings hand selected by OJ Lima and Pierre Auguste, available for purchase at their website: Tasteselectrepeat.com Stay Black and keep it Brown!

With our first What's Cracking of what we're calling our "second season", we welcome a few listeners of Black and Brown to flip the script and tell us what they're cracking, @jowthe3rd, @chokolate_gyrl, @da_illest_villain and @mikelacy drop in to the virtual round table and tell us about the bottles they popped, what they nosed, the palate and of course what the Bourbon has on the ear, #bourbonsoundslike.  Pour one up and give us a listen, stay Black and keep it Brown.

Throughout history, African Americans have been instrumental in the production of American whiskey although a lot of their stories have been forgotten and never told. With the recent emergence of the Uncle Nearest Brand, there’s a renewed interest in the contributions of African Americans to the whiskey industry.  Join the Guys as they dive into what they found looking for da Black Story in Bourbon.  W.H. Stephens gives us the run down.  Let's get it.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

In this episode the guys continue their bye-week schedule of short bottle reviews.  W.H. Stephens breaks down Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat and tells you why he is about to blow up the rating scale; D. Joyce hits you with his review of Stagg Jr., don't trip. and A. Culbert gives you his take on Fighting Cock out of Heaven Hill Distillery, don't let the name fool you, it's a mouthful too!  Settle in and enjoy.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.

Chima Burey and Amani Macaulay founded B&M Craft Spirits after developing an idea for a Salted Caramel flavored whiskey while at dinner with friends.  They are currently distributed through Total Wine and ABC stores in Florida, Michigan and New York.  For ordering info, check their website and social media information.  Follow them, as we have!  The guys from Black and Brown were lucky to have them both on to talk about their spirit and just interact with the brains behind this award winning flavored whiskey.

In this episode the guys continue their bye-week schedule of short bottle reviews.  W.H. Stephens breaks down JTS Brown and tells you why it's the best price point bourbon for the party; D. Joyce hits you with his rediscovery of Makers Mark and A. Culbert gives you his take on Peerless Bourbon, a lucky unicorn find.  Sit back and listen.  Stay Black and keep it Brown.