I’ll have another Heqtor Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike & Good ol Boy Zane SIPS Episode – The Bourbon Classic Festival which is held in Louisville, KY each year. This is becoming THE big event for Bourbon locally. We going to talk about the products we got to try this week and discuss some trends that are continuing and emerging. We cover the cocktail competition from the Bourbon Classic Our top picks from the Grand Tasting Michter’s 10 2015 – SIPS 5 Town Branch Rye – SIPS 4 Eagle Rare 2015 – S...
Mar 11, 2016•52 min•Season 4Ep. 146
Clothing optional podcast with Darren @CharlieTonic @modern_thirst @BOTBBourbon @thebourbonguys @BourbonBanter @EightPieceBox @kypeerless @CopperAndKings @4RosesBourbon @castleandkey @StraightUp615 @bourbon_classic @GoBourbon @FSAMGT Co hosts : Eight Piece Box – Jonathan & Tamara www.eightpiecebox.com Sips, Suds, & Smokes – Good ol Boy Mike & Good ol Boy Zane www.sipssudsandsmokes.com The Modern Thirst – Bill & Matt www.modernthirst.com Bottom of the Barrel – Chris & Darren w...
Mar 04, 2016•52 min•Season 4Ep. 145
Got any 4L Bottled in Bond Co hosts : Good ol' Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Sparky, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – Today's show is all about bonded whiskey. What do we mean when we say a whiskey is bottled in bond? Well back before the turn of 20th century, when a consumer bought whiskey, they had no way of knowing what that whiskey might contain as the industry was largely unregulated. Today we have 6 different Bonded Bourbons to taste from 4 different Distilleries. From Heaven Hil...
Feb 19, 2016•56 min•Season 4Ep. 143
I say there Mr. Bowman Co hosts : Good ol' Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Harmeet, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – Today is a full distillery takeover show covering A. Smith Bowman originally out of Fredericksburg, VA. Sometimes a distillery makes more than one product and A. Smith Bowman has lots of history both with the country and with liquor making some of the first versions of these product on US soil. Deep Run Vodka Sunset Hills Gin George Bowman Aged Rum John J. Bowman Single Barrel Whiskey Bowman...
Jan 29, 2016•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 141
Going Vertical Going Vertical @StoneBrewingCo @BrooklynBrewery Co hosts : Good ol' Boy Mike & Good ol Boy Brian, Good ol Boy Chris, and The Shew SUDS Episode – A dual vertical tasting featuring beers from Stone Brewing and Brooklyn Brewery. Stone Wootstout 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 Brooklyn Black Ops 2010, 2011, 2012 Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube....
Jan 22, 2016•59 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Best of SIPS 2015 Co hosts : Good ol' Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Sparky, Good ol Boy Brent, The Beast, and Made Man Bob SUDS Episode –Our favorite things about Spirits for 2015. We'll talk about our favorite whiskeys, favorite new distilled spirits product for 2015, and possibly some of our favorite places to enjoy distilled spirits in 2015. Booker’s – Jason Heaven Hill Select 8 Yr, Wheated finshed in 32 mo. cognac cask– Mike Weller 12 – Sparky Willett Family Estate Bourbon 20+ yr ...
Jan 15, 2016•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 139
Best of SUDS 2015 Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Rev. Mark SUDS Episode – Our Best of SUDS 2015. We sipped, we tasted, we rated, now it’s time to talk about some of the best of the best. Here are our top picks discussed on this show: Dave Black Project - Blueberry Dreamland Deschutes - Fresh Squeezed IPA Wrecking Bar - Tennessee Aged Barleywine Rev. Mark Paradox #30- Watermelon Gose Cigar City - Florida Cracker Stone Brew- Double Ba...
Jan 08, 2016•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 138
Classic cotton candy and Scotch Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Harmeet, and Made Man Bob. SIPS Episode –A private bottle or independent bottling company called The Classic Cask today with some great products. We'll discuss this variation in distribution of these products, hammer Mike on pronunciation, and look at the classic pairing of cotton candy with Scotch. Here are the products on this episode: Mortlach 11 year Bunnahabhain 22 year Bowmore 11 year Glen Keith 20 ...
Dec 11, 2015•55 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Give the gift of alcohol Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Harmeet, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – What to do give the person that has one of everything, alcohol. We discuss the perils of giving alcohol as a gifts, how to overcome that overwhelming feeling in the whiskey isle, and plenty of tales giving gifts. We cover the following products on this episode: Old Weller Antique Four Roses Single Barrel Cumberland Cask Barrel Cut Compass Box Hedonism Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsa...
Dec 04, 2015•58 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Hi Granny, I brought the Everclear Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Harmeet, and Made Man Bob. SIPS Episode – Our survival guide of family gatherings, with more alcohol. Our experts have faced the same quandary of how to survive a family gathering. We talk about a couple of our selections, wild family stories involving card games, hidden mini bottles, Grandma’s secret moonshine, and a sword fight. Here are some of the products we discuss and rate in this rip roaring do...
Nov 13, 2015•54 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Did someone say Big Bunny? Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Rev. Mark SUDS Episode – Another audience participation show at Cheeky Monk featuring a discussion of Stone Brown Ale, Denver area cultural icons, namely the Big Bunny Motel, and impersonations of relatives tasting beer. If you did not join us for the fun in person, then enjoy the show. Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on i...
Oct 30, 2015•57 min•Season 3Ep. 129
No stout, to my knowledge @CigarCityBeer @BeerMakesThree Co hosts : Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Rev. Mark SUDS Episode – A discussion of beer all made by Cigar City Brewing on this brewery takeover episode. Dave introduces a new phrase to solve any factual statement and we lament the fact there are no CCB stouts on this show. The beers discussed and rated on this episode are: Florida Cracker Jai Lai Jai Lai White Oak Invasion Pale Ale Maduro Brown Ale Florid...
Oct 02, 2015•58 min•Season 3Ep. 127
I pick the glove lotion @RedSpiritsWine @Frugalmacbeer @midtownwine @SmokyBeast @TheBourbonMafia @Angels_Envy @SmoothAmbler @4RosesBourbon @JeffsBourbon @knobcreek Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Smokeybeast, Good ol Boy Bob, Good ol Boy Myles, and Good ol Boy Rush SIPS Episode – This show is all about who has the better palate, the store barrel selections or the Master Distiller/Blender. 5 different bourbon’s Angel’s Envy, Old Scout, Knob Creek, 4 Roses, and Jefferson’s....
Sep 18, 2015•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 126
You are an Idiot @HattieBs @BoltonsSpicy @pepperfirenash @ChefBigShake @400DegreesHC @PartyFowlNash #hotchicken #nashvillehotchicken Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy James, and Good ol Boy Sparky. SMOKES Episode – This audience participation show is all about Nashville Hot Chicken, a regional cuisine known for its unique spice, preparation, and local lore. This is a blind tasting featuring the hottest of the hot chicken from: Big Shake’s Death Row - www.bigshakeshotc...
Sep 11, 2015•55 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Don’t feed whiskey to my horse @drinkhighwest Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Made Man Bob, Good ol Beast, and Good ol Boy Jason SIPS Episode – This show is a distiller’s takeover on High West Distillery located in Park City, UT. We discuss and rate 6 products from High West, the transition of these products from MGP to High West, and have fun with all things western. These are the High West products reviewed: Bourye Campfire Rendezvous American Prairie Double Rye Midwinter's Night's Dream Sips, Su...
Sep 04, 2015•59 min•Season 3Ep. 124
I yearn for the burn Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike, Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy James, Good ol Boy Sparky, Good ol Boy Ben. #hotchicken #nashvillehotchicken SMOKES Episode – This show is all about Nashville Hot Chicken, a regional cuisine known for its unique spice, preparation, and local lore. This is a blind tasting featuring hot chicken from: Bolton’s – 8th S. - www.boltonsspicy.com Hattie B’s - www.hattieb.com Pepperfire - pepperfirehotchicken.com Big Shake’s - www.bigshakeshotchicken.com...
Aug 28, 2015•44 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Whiskey in any language Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Gal Julieanna, Made Man Bob, and Good ol Boy Harmeet. SIPS Episode – Background and discussion on international whiskeys. A quick quiz on maybe something you did not know about international whiskeys, and an awesome flight to task and rate. Here are the products discussed and rated on this episode: Millstone 100 Rye (Holland) Kavalan Sherry Cask (Taiwan) Kavalan Port Cask (Taiwan) Whistle Pig Sauternes Cask Rye (Canada, even though it...
Aug 07, 2015•58 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Pucker up down South Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Good ol Boy Kendall. SUDS Episode – Sours of the South, a series discussing regional sour beers that are not widely distributed. We picked 3 breweries in the Southern part of the US that have strong sour beer programs. The Sours of the South beer we are going to discuss are: Yazoo – Brandon Jones Indomitus Dolium – Batch 12/13/14 Deux Rouges – Batch “TWO Wicked Weed – Walt Dickinson Oblivion Sour Red ...
Jul 17, 2015•59 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Where did the E Go? Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Made Man Bob SIPS Episode – A review of 5 Japanese Whisky’s, where did that E go, a discussion on the background of Japanese Whisky, and insulting the Japanese culture. The Japanese Whisky we are going to discuss are: Hakushu 12 Year Old Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Togouchi 18 Year Old Yamazaki 12 Year Old Yoichi 10 Year Old Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted o...
Jul 10, 2015•55 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Here we Gose again Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS Episode – This show is a show and tell episode featuring the beer style Gose. Each of the hosts brought a beer to talk about, we discuss the well misunderstood beer style, have fun with the pronunciation, again, plus polka music. The Gose beer we are going to discuss are: Döllnitzer Leipzig Ritterguts Gose Westbrook Gose Anderson Valley Blood Orange Gose Desthil Here Gose Nothin' Sixpoint Jammer Sip...
Jun 26, 2015•56 min•Season 3Ep. 116
No Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, Good ol Boy Mark, and Good ol Boy Steve. Mark and Steve are joining us from Beer o Clock in this collaboration episode. Check out Beer O Clock episodes online: http://www.beeroclockshow.co.uk/ SUDS Episode – This show is a Brewery Takeover Episode. We will talking about beer from one brewery today and that is going to be Founders in Grand Rapids, MI. The Founders beer we are going to discuss ar...
Jun 19, 2015•59 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Combining ABBA and beer Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna SUDS Episode – This show is a Brewery Takeover Episode. We will talking about beer from one brewery today and that is going to be Omnipollo. We cover some background on Omnipollo another gypsy brewer, manage to get Dave to sing Dancing Queen from ABBA, and have fun with our friend Simon discussing how murky things can get with Omnipollo. The Omnipollo beers we are going to discuss are: Fatamorgana Zodia...
Jun 05, 2015•56 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Weller 12 behind the ear Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Bob, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Good ol Boy Harmeet. SIPS Episode – This show is a discussing one style of bourbon called Wheaters. We discuss some general makeup of Wheaters, some background on various producers, and sort out the long tale of the history of this bourbon. The bourbon Wheaters we are going to discuss are: Bernheim Origin John E. Fitzgerald Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon Maker's Mark Old Fitzg...
May 29, 2015•57 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Deep Dish pizza with Raisin Beer Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Rev. Mark SUDS Episode – Today's show is a Brewery Takeover Episode. We will talking about beer from one brewery today and that is going to be Port Brewing maker of Lost Abbey. Great background on the brewery, these beers, and pizza pairing. Here are the beers in our lineup today: Agave Maria Track #8 Deliverance Lost and Found Witch’s Wit Angel’s Share Judgement Day 10 Commandments 2014 S...
May 22, 2015•55 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Bikini and other big words Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Rev. Mark SUDS Episode – This show is a show and tell episode featuring 4 beers brought by the hosts. We discuss the mental cruelty of the word bikini, the definition of what a horse blanket would taste like, and more cellaring beer discussion. The beers we are going to discuss are: Sour Bikini- Evil Twin Oak Aged Bretta – Logsdon Samiclaus 1996 - Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg Funky Gold Amarillo –...
May 15, 2015•52 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Covered in Honey Co hosts : Lay Brother Mike, Prior Shea, & Monk Jason SUDS Episode – Mead show featuring 3 meads, discussion on factors of making good meads, bad fake British accents (again), and impressions of Star Wars characters. The mead we are going to discuss today are: Miel De Garde - B Nektar Episode 13 -B Nektar The Statement - Schramm’s Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Sound...
Apr 17, 2015•51 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Prior Shea, please pass the mead Co hosts : Lay Brother Mike, Prior Shea, & Monk Jason SUDS Episode – This show is a Mead 101 Episode. We will talking about mead from one meadery today and that is going to be B-Nektar. The mead we are going to discuss today are all from B-Nektar: Anasazi Buckwheat Cyser Apple Pi Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube....
Apr 10, 2015•55 min•Season 3Ep. 106
It’s a blendalicious SUDS episode Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, and Rev. Mark SUDS Episode – This show is a Brewery Takeover Episode. We will talking about beer from one brewery today and that is going to be Cascade Brewing from Portland, OR. The Cascade beer we are going to discuss are: Bourbonic Plague Sang Royal Figaro Noyaux Fourdre #1 Manhattan 2013 Vine Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PR...
Mar 13, 2015•58 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Danke for the Pilsner Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal Julieanna, and Good ol Boy Drew SUDS Episode – This show is a beer style show featuring German Pilsner. We talk about 5 German Pilsners while playing the German Dating game. We talk about Pilsner in general and the plight of foreign lagers. The German Pilsners in this episode: Warsteiner Premium Verum Radeberger Pilsner Krombacher Pils Victory Prima Pils Sierra Nevada Nooner Pilsner Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@si...
Mar 06, 2015•54 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Dinna be coorse in Doric Translates to English as Don't be naughty Co hosts : Good ol Boy Mike , Good ol Boy Dave, and Good ol Gal Julieanna SIPS Episode – We discuss Speyside scotch and plenty of fun with a drinking game using the Doric dialect. We review the following products on this show: Balvenie Portwood 21 Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Aberlour a'Bunadh Abelour 21 (1970) Macallan 30 (1974) Dowmore Cigar Malt Reserve Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke...
Feb 27, 2015•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 99
