Get ready for this one, the boys take on the ever popular and highly discussed Plandemic video. Take a listen to this one, and let us know what you thought… We know you saw it! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Cheers! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 15, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Mike and Derek throw on their Masks to head to the liquor store in order to grab a bottle to review. YES, we put our lives at stake to keep bringing you content. If that doesn't deserve a "like" or "subscribe", I don't know what else does! Check out this review!! Tune in on Monday to hear the ending rating and see how it matches up next to all the Whiskies we have had so far! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel...
May 13, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, Derek and Mike discuss Taxes to pay for Debt caused by the 'Rona, speculate on where they would move if they have to, and how Killer Bees really aren't a problem. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...
May 11, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 32
Mike and Derek discuss what would happen if New York State forces an incredibly high income tax to pay for the debt c aused by CoronaVirus (COVID-19). Buffalo will always be in our hearts, but will it always be our location? Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Cheers! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy ...
May 08, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The Boys take a very Hot turn to Flavortown to try this rare Kentucky Bourbon from 1792. This very high proof whiskey is deceptive to the nose, but every drop on your tongue makes you want just one more glass. Tune in on Monday to hear the ending rating and see how it matches up next to all the Whiskies we have had so far! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn h...
May 06, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, Derek and Mike discuss their exciting experience setting up Derek's Golfing room, Sniping School, Buffalo Bills Talk, and Mike's ginormous cookies. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 31
We finally have some football talk to bring up! Derek and Mike recap the Buffalo Bills 2020 Draft Class including what we liked, disliked, and the future of our team. The Boys are so excited for this football season and post quarantine life! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Cheers! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...
May 01, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Derek and Mike dive into this extraordinarily delicious whiskey from Four Roses, which was one of the whiskies discussed during the Virtual Bourbon Talk. The tasting notes with this whiskey emphasize a very interesting flavor profile due to the High Rye Mash Bill. Tune in on Monday to hear the ending rating and see how it matches up next to all the Whiskies we have had so far! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channe...
Apr 29, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The boys at the Buffalo Happy Hour continue their downward spiral. This episode contains discussion on essential workers facemask relief straps, ambitious upcoming endeavors, and Mike ruins the cocktail section. There is a direct correlation between the humor in these episodes increasing while our mental health is decreasing. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe....
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 30
During our discussion today talking about essential workers and the new mandate of wearing a mask 24/7, one of the Buffalo Happy Hour's partners decided to create a strap to relieve tension off of the ears. These straps are made from Polywall Plastic Panel which were cut from their CNC machine. These ear relief straps help relieve the tension on the back of your ears by providing a mounting point for the straps. THIS SAVES YOUR EARS From the constant rubbing and aggravation. Queen City Creative ...
Apr 25, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Derek and Mike dive into this very interesting whiskey brand called Larceny, which was one of the whiskies discussed during the Virtual Bourbon Talk. The colorful history of this distillery, the complex tasting notes, and overall uniqueness makes this one of our favorites to date. Tune in on Monday to hear the ending rating and see how it matches up next to all the Whiskies we have had so far! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to o...
Apr 22, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This episode goes crazy because we've gone crazy. Mikey Essential and Derek Quarantino can only take being quarantined for so long. Derek finds out that Mike doesn't know what a blackcurrant is, which is exciting. Listen to the tasting notes section to know why Derek was laughing so hard! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promote! Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, a...
Apr 20, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Derek and Mike discuss their upcoming partnership with Hartman's Distilling to host a virtual Bourbon Talk on Zoom! This will be an interactive and fun meeting to attend if you ever had any passion learning about the Whiskey Process. This month's iteration will be on Mash Bill analysis, specifically around High Rye and Wheated Bourbons! Make sure to follow our Facebook page to get details on how to attend! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast w...
Apr 17, 2020•3 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this clip of the Buffalo Happy Hour, Derek and Mike try Alberta Rye's Dark Batch. Alberta Distillery is located in Alberta Canada, and is one of the leading producers of Rye Whiskey in North America. Interesting tasting notes here due to the different take the have on blending, tune in to find out more! Also, check out our Youtube and Subscribe! Our final rating will be posted in our full episode on Monday. Cheers! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...
Apr 15, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Mike tells an amazing story on how he scared a family of four while Camping (social distancing guidelines were followed). They also discuss their cocktail recommendations, rating Alder Creek Rye Whiskey, and give an update on their current Netflix endeavors. F you have not subscribed yet, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: ...
Apr 13, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Mike and Derek discuss a virtual Bourbon Talk they will be participating in with Hartman's Distilling. We will be posting the final details and how to attend on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, so make sure you follow us! Also, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
Apr 10, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Derek and Mike saw a distillery they have not heard of on the way back from the Finger Lakes, so they HAD to stop and check it out! Tune in to this episode to see how the boys rated it, and make sure to tune in on Monday to hear the final rating as well as the rest of the episode! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: h...
Apr 08, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 28
The boys discuss Mike's most recent hiking outing including all of his gear he travels with. From his clothing recommendations as well as technology, you will be prepared for any circumstance! Also, Mike gets heated at Derek for not knowing about one of the most popular TV shows that started in the 90s! They have this episode while drinking Three Chord Bourbon's Twelve Bar Reserve. This is an interesting time for everyone across the world, so remember you are not alone. Feel free to take our rec...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this Clip of the Buffalo Happy Hour, Mike somehow draws a comparison from the Netflix #1 Hit "Tiger King" and a 20 year old show, "Forensic Files". Also, ***Trigger Warning*** Mike gets real mad at Derek! Tune into our episode on Monday that goes even more in depth with this comparison as well as other shows Derek doesn't watch. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...
Apr 03, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Derek and Mike return to one of their favorite company, Three Chord Bourbon. In this clip, the boys review the Three Chord Bourbon's Twelve Bar Reserve, and provide analysis on what they are smelling and tasting. Make sure to tune in on Monday to hear our final rating! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
Apr 01, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, Derek and Mike discuss their tips on working from home, their methods on how to remain positive, and streaming recommendations during this quarantine. This is an interesting time for everyone across the world, so remember you are not alone. Feel free to take our recommendations or just binge watch all of our episodes! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and su...
Mar 30, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this Clip of the Buffalo Happy Hour, Derek and Mike discuss their methods on how they remain positive during this quarantine. A few suggestions are mentioned in this video, but please tune in to episode releasing on Monday to hear our other suggestions! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...
Mar 27, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Derek and Mike switch gears to Derek's FAVORITE type of Whisky - Scotch! In this clip, the boys review the Auchentoshan 12 year single malt scotch, and provide analysis on what they are smelling and tasting. Make sure to tune in on Monday to hear our final rating! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....
Mar 25, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Due to the current state of what is happening around us with COVID-19, Mike discusses how people should be saving money in the situation where you need it the most. Additionally, the boys talk about the virus itself, air filtration methods, and cap off the episode with rating and cocktail suggestions including Black Button's Single Barrel Bourbon. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New ...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Derek and Mike travel to Rochester to sit down with the President and Head Distiller at Black Button Distillery. Jason Barrett discusses their history, extensive lineup of spirits, and their future plans to expand the brand! Thanks so much, Jason, for letting us talk your ear off for an hour! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising ...
Mar 20, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Mike and Derek show off their new camera setup while rating Black Button's Single Barrel Bourbon. This bourbon was incredibly delicious, similar to everything else Black Button has done. Tune in on Monday to hear our final rating, and how it compares to the other whiskey's we have tried! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Leave a like comment, and subscribe. New videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Advertising Inqui...
Mar 18, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Mike and Derek decide that since it's almost spring time, we should talk about spring topics. You know, like almost getting kidnapped, golfing, and Gerbens. They have this discussion while drinking Cask and Crew Ginger Spice Whiskey, watch to the end to see how we rated it! Please if you get a chance, leave us a review on iTunes or Facebook, they really help us look more professional. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike and Derek rate all of their products. Lea...
Mar 16, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Katie from Bkind City sits down with Derek and Mike for an exciting interview in the back of Lockhouse! Derek and Mike discuss Katie's History, her inspiration to start her brand, and how she built her brand from the ground up! Make sure to follow Katie's instagram so you know where to find her DJing fun dance events and pop-up shops with her clothing brand to buy! Thanks so much, Katie, for letting us talk your ear off for an hour! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not mi...
Mar 13, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Derek and Mike have an interesting flavored whiskey today from Cask and Crew! Cask and Crew created this line of whiskey that is great for cocktails as well as people getting into Whiskey! This one is Ginger Spice, but feel free to try any of their other whiskeys as well! Listen as we explain our ratings of the Label/Branding, Nose, Initial Taste, and Ending Notes. Tune in on Monday to hear what we ultimately give this Whiskey as a final score! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so y...
Mar 11, 2020•4 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Mike and Derek take an extremely scientific approach to rating the best Cereal. They discuss the reasons behind it and debate some of their favorites in this first edition of March Madness Bracket Challenge. They have this discussion while drinking New Riff's Rye Whiskey, watch to the end to see how we rated it! Please if you get a chance, leave us a review on iTunes or Facebook, they really help us look more professional. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you do not miss Mike an...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 23
