Take this review with a grain of salt, because your boys had a part in this process! This is the brainchild of a boys day brewing so we might be biased on how delicious this beer is. Dylan and Joel create some amazing beers, and need to be followed. Check them out on Instagram @BriarBrothersBrewing! 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, W...
Dec 09, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 63
During this episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, we go excruciatingly down the rabbit hole of Mike's latest adventure during opening weekend, Derek starts almost crying on air because he has to replace another Furnace, and we dive into why Buffalo is called the City of Light, as well as everything else that happened between 1900-1951. During this episode, we are discussing the incredibly creative whiskey product, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea. Let us know your thoughts on this one, it's the only b...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 62
The boys travel back to Addys Wine and Spirits Kristen Cronyn, Owner and Founder of Meet and Eat Charcuterie! Meet and Eat Charcuterie is killing it in the food game, taking the traditional meat and cheese boards and elevating them to include any type of food you desire! During this interview, the boys are chowing down on a specialty breakfast board, which consists of Breakfast Nachos, Breakfast Tacos and quesadillas, along with bacon and eggs. WHAT MORE COULD YOU POSSIBLY WANT! Go follow her jo...
Dec 04, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 62
This is a bourbon unlike any other. To get the full take on how creative Jefferson's is, by allowing their Whiskey to be aged on a BOAT, you need to tune in Monday to hear all the details. Here is the whiskey review, where we discuss the intricacies of the tasting notes, as well as analyze every aspect of this delicious product. 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 subscri...
Dec 02, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 62
During this episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, the boys recap a week accompanied by Golf, a ton of interviews and our 2nd BHH Brunch! We have this discussion while pounding Macallan 12 Year Double Cask. We round this conversation out with our 5th episode in our Segment Mini Series, discussing the Railroad, Industry, and the Zoo and how it impacted the Buffalo Area. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps the businesses we promo...
Nov 30, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 61
The boys travel back to Addys Wine and Spirits to talk with a Certified Golf Professional, Jim LaBuda. Jim is the Niagara University Women's Golf Coach and the Madaille Mens Golf Coach, who also runs his own business, Jim LaBuda golf. The three discuss Jim's history of golfing and golf instructing, fitness and psychology, and course management. If you're a fan of golf, this is a must listen as we dive into so many specifics about swing mechanics, evolution of golf clubs, and so much more. As alw...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 61
The boys take to this iconic Speyside Scotch, Macallan. This amazing scotch has a twist after being combined and double casked with American Oak barrels that were previously used for Sherry! Delicious, tune in and hear the ratings! 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/br...
Nov 25, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this week's episode, the boys discuss Mike almost dying by a Semi (again), Derek's perfect day, and discuss all things Woodinville Whiskey. Additionally, we continue our segment mini-series, diving right into the Erie Canal! Please share this video to all your friends that are Buffalo freaks, and tune in next week as we continue our history lesson. 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 li...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 60
In this episode of the Buffalo Happy Hour, the boys travel to one of the most well known restaurants in all of Orchard Park, the Iconic Mansard. Derek and Mike met with the three partners to discuss their relationship, history of the restaurant, current makeup, future plans, and more! They have made some amazing improvements, with even more to come that is going to turn this traditional style restaurant to the coolest place in OP. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really hel...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 60
A lowkey favorite makes it's appearance on our show. Per usual, we are rating this whiskey on its label/branding, nose, initial taste, and ending notes. Derek has some tasting notes that Mike is not buying into! 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 & O...
Nov 18, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 60
The boys discuss their week, which includes Mike always being obnoxiously proactive, their first virtual golf session of the year, and how we are dealing with the first sight of freezing weather. We have this discussion while drinking a new Buffalo whiskey, 13 Monkeys! Finally, they round out the episode by discussing Episode 3 of the History of Buffalo Segment Mini-Series, which focuses around the Founding and the 19th Century. Some interesting facts were thrown around including the true reason...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Derek and Mike go back to our secondary recording space, Addy's Wine and Spirits, to meet up with Jason from 13 Monkeys. Jason is a local veteran who served as a Sergeant Major in the Army before returning home to found the local KIA Organization. After Jason's best friend Chris was killed in combat, Jason returned home to set up various KIA events throughout Buffalo including the KIA Memorial Road March After all that, Jason still wanted to do more, which is where 13 monkeys whiskey came in. Ja...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Mike and Derek review a new Buffalo Whiskey that just hit the markets within the last few months, 13 Monkeys! This label/branding has an incredible story behind it, and we discuss high level in this review, but please listen to the interview that releases this FRIDAY with owner Jason Jaskula where he dives into even more detail. 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 subscri...
Nov 11, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 59
The second episode of our segment mini-series is live, where we dive into the First Europeans that occupy the land that is now called Buffalo New York. We discuss Rene Robert and the development of the Griffon Ship to transport fur, the arrivals of the French and British, the 2 major purchases from Massachusetts that allowed Buffalo into New York, and the formation of Indian Reservations! Please share this video to all your friends that are Buffalo freaks, and tune in next week as we continue ou...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 58
The boys travel down the 75 year long Transit Road to BillVille to interview Louis and Tyler of Addys Liquor. We discuss the history of Addys and the formation of the family business, the motivation that Louis had to drop everything and open a liquor store, as well as a lawsuit that found its way to Louis' doorstep regarding a competing liquor store. 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 lik...
Nov 06, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Our favorite distillery is back with another amazing product. Devil's River is the only distillery on our show that consistently scores a final rating above 95. Today, we have their Rye which has some characteristics that are unfamiliar with a rye. The mash bill is interesting, tasting notes are refreshing, and the nose is intriguing. Tune in to see how it's rated, and go pick up a bottle today! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in tur...
Nov 04, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 58
While golfing, the boys had a bright idea to start a miniseries centered around the history of what is known today as Buffalo New York. In this episode, we discuss the establishment of the Iroquois tribe, the ways of life back in 1600s, and the wars over land that is considered now as Western New York. Please share this video to all your friends that are Buffalo freaks, and tune in next week as we continue our history lesson. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 57
This one is a doozy! Derek and Mike head to Pearl Street to interview the one and only, Garrett Thomas. Garrett is a Buffalo Born and Raised Magician who is also a writer for David Blaine. We discuss how he got into magic, what his influences were, his experiences with David Blaine, his local gigs, and so much more. Garrett even performs some magic during the episode, so make sure you watch this podcast on YouTube so you don't miss the fun! If you liked this video, leave a like and a comment bel...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 57
When the boys went to Rochester to discuss with Mark from Cask and Crew, she gave us this incredible bottle of rum that was aged 20 years in bourbon barrels! In this clip we discuss our normal rating scale ending with a final rating which surprised both of us! 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 Inquir...
Oct 28, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Derek and Mike sit down to discuss their new episode layout! The boys launch a segment mini-series, where we discuss a topic for a set number of episodes! Next week is the start of this adventure, with the history of Buffalo New York dating all the way back to the pre-colonization of the area! 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, Wednesd...
Oct 26, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Mike and Derek head back down to Wine County to go interview one of the most iconic new wineries in the area, 21 Brix Winery. If you're at all familiar with the Lake Erie Wine Trail, you will recognize 21 Brix by the extremely large Pink Elephant right next to their parking lot! We interview the owner, Kris Kane on how he started the winery, his studies in Australia, and much much more! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps t...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Our last wine review for a little bit, so let's make it count! The boys try ANOTHER STAPLE in the Chautauqua Wine region, and this one is a banger. You might not recognize the brand by the name, but you've definitely seen the pink elephant as you travel down Route 20! Make sure to listen to our interview with Kris, owner of 21 Brix, on Friday at 8am where we discuss all things 21 Brix! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in turn helps th...
Oct 21, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 56
The boys sit down in their new studio space to discuss some serious topics. We cover the passing of Eddie Van Halen, what constitutes "living a good life", and anxiety disorders. What a better beverage to have when discussing these topics than some bourbon! During this episode, we are drinking some amazing Single Barrel Bourbon from Taconic Distillery. 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 l...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Mike and Derek head to Tonawanda to meet with Chris from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper! We discuss everything water including the status and health of the Buffalo/Niagara Water, preventative and reactive measures, as well as what everyday people can do to help their mission. Additionally, we will be donating a portion of all Sweatshirts directly to this organization to help Buffalo thrive! If you're interested in purchasing a sweatshirt, send us a message on Instagram/Facebook and we can ship it r...
Oct 16, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Taconic Distillery has partnered with the one and only Pat McNamara, the #1 Alpha Male in the world. This incredible bourbon has a fantastic New York style to it, with some strong common bourbon characteristics. This bourbon has won so many SIP awards, find out why during this review. 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 F...
Oct 14, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Mike recaps his amazing week vacation up north, the boys talk sports, and their expectations for the first Presidential Debate! We have all this discussion while drinking Merritt Winery's Port Wine, which resulted in us testing out a feature of the glasses. Also, if you're interested in a Sweatshirt, you can buy them NOW by into our DM's. They are so comfy and perfect for this upcoming fall season. As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really helps us grow as a podcast which in ...
Oct 12, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Derek and Mike stay down in the Southern Tier area, where they continue their hike down the Lake Erie Wine Trail! Starting at the northern most part of the Wine Trail, we come across another historic winery that has been in the Merritt family forever! William and Jason Merritt are the Father-Son duo who keep this establishment running and producing amazingly delicious wine that can be enjoyed throughout NYS (and different states if you order through their website!). Listen in on this discussion ...
Oct 09, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 54
The boys go back to the Chautauqua Wine County to get some more content for our WINE FANS! In this review, we look at Merritt Winery's Port, which is absolutely deliciously sweet. LITERALLY the epitome of Chautauqua Wine. Let us know your thoughts on this if you have had it before, leave a comment below! 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 Mond...
Oct 07, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Mike may or may not have been practicing this since the start of the podcast, but he comes at you HARD with this Victory Screech to open the episode. With the featured whiskey being Southern Tier's PUMKING Whiskey, the boys decided to touch on tasting notes first, then after discuss their recap of the past week and what's to come. Also, pay close attention to Derek's Sweatshirt, you can buy them NOW by sliding into our DM's. They are so comfy and perfect for this upcoming fall season. As always,...
Oct 05, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Derek and Mike worked with Addy's Liquor Store to get our friend Tony DeYoung from Three Chord Bourbon back on the podcast to talk about the new Whiskey Drummer release! Tony lets us try this incredibly tasty 15 year that literally made us drool! We discuss the tasting notes, proof, and story behind the Whiskey Drummer brand. Also, listen to the whole episode to hear about the amazing opportunity we have to partner with Three Chord! As always, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, it really h...
Oct 02, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 53
