Have you ever tasted Axe Body Spray in a whiskey? Well, that's the subject great debate in this week's episode. This week’s guest is stand-up comedian Natalie Cuomo who, in addition to doing stand-up, is also host of the podcast “Help! With Natalie Cuomo.” Formally trained as an actor, she currently hosts a weekly comedy show at The Stand Comedy Club in New York. A tattoo enthusiast, she also is a regular contributor to Inked Magazine. She joins the Fred Minnick Show this week to blind taste thr...
Jul 11, 2022•54 min
As seen on YouTube , here are 5 whiskeys that won Double Platinum at my ASCOT Awards , are under $60 and available. You may have to hunt in a couple stores, but you can find these. You'll be happy you did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2022•10 min
This week on The Fred Minnick Show, Dave Stephens sips Journeyman Corsetts Whips and Whiskey, which won Best in Show at this year's ASCOT Awards. Stephens is lead vocalist for the heavy metal band We Came As Romans, based in Detroit, Michigan. The band, which formed in 2005, has five albums to its credit, with another album, Darkbloom, set for release in the fall. While the band has undergone numerous personnel changes over the years, it has held strong and is set to embark on yet another tour. ...
Jul 04, 2022•59 min
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Glenn Howerton joins The Fred Minnick Show and discusses the Gang's new project--Four Walls Whiskey. One of which is a blend of American and Irish whiskeys, and the other, which Fred tastes on the show, is a 15-year Irish Whiskey at cask strength. In addition, they discuss what it's been like for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to be the longest running live-action sitcom. Fred recalls an episode in which the Gang kidnaps a restaurant critic. Could the same ...
Jun 27, 2022•56 min
In a rare, full-on tell all, the legendary Clown (real name: M. Shawn Crahan) explains the meaning of the mask, what he thinks about the Grammys and reveals candidly what Slipknot's music means to him. And, of course, he and Fred sip the band's signature Cedar Ridge whiskey, No. 9 Reserve. Clown lets it all loose in this interview. FOLLOW FRED Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredMinnick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fred.minnick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredminnick/ SPONSORS 291 C...
Jun 07, 2022•57 min
In this episode, Fred talks Jesus, drugs and political idiots with Southern Rapper Jelly Roll, who freely admits he wanted to kiss Fred on the air. In this deep-and-comedic interview, Jelly Roll talks a lot of common sense on his path to Fred selecting a bourbon perfect for his palate. The fact Jelly Roll liked all the flavors he suggested made it easier to pick a great bourbon. If you're not following Jelly Roll, you're missing out on one of the hip hop scene's most unique individuals. He recen...
Jun 01, 2022•40 min
In the past few years, everybody's been talking about Crypto Currency. This week's guest talks about that and cancel culture in the comedy world over rum. Madison Malloy is a TV producer, comedian and podcaster with a new book in the works. We taste rums from Haiti, Colorado and St. Lucia. Her favorite shouldn't surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022•58 min
Fred sits down with Joe Wilson, curator of the Whisky Auctioneer site, and discusses the hist ory of private barrel selections and the state of American whiskey in auctions. In past auctions, Michter's and WhistlePig releases have been going head-to-head with Pappy Van Winkle, the most sought after bourbon in the contemporary sense. They also taste a couple rare gems distilled at Stitzel-Weller in the 1950s and 1960s. Read more about this auction and the history of private barrel picks in Inside...
May 16, 2022•52 min
Sirius XM's Jose Mangin joins The Fred Minnick Show for a tequila and mezcal tasting. A huge heavy metal fan, Fred chats with Jose carrying the metal community on his shoulders and about his tequila passion. Jose flexes his tequila knowledge and the duo begin a blind tasting that mixes both tequila and mezcal. The lineup: Glass A) Los Siete Misterios Mezcal; B) Dos Primos Tquila Reposado; C) El Tesoro Reposado Single Barrel Tequila; and D) Ilegal Mezcal Anejo. Here's the lineup: Who wins? Learn ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Over the years, Fred Minnick has tasted with hundreds of celebrities and notable humans. And while he's discovered many fine tasters, in this week's interview on The Fred Minnick Show, Ian Somerhalder jumps to the top spot on the list of Fred's "Best Celebrity Tasters." Ian breaks down whiskey like a pro, because, well, he is one. The Vampire Diaries and LOST star talks about his latest project--Brother's Bond--and blind tastes a pair of stunning vintage bourbons. 1943 Glencoe Kentucky Straight ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 43 min
In a lively discussion, Ilegal Mezcal's Gilbert Marquez discusses the differences between mezcal and tequila, while eloquently discussing his passion for punk rock and the rise of vegan menus in Mexico. Gilbert tastes Fred through a flight of Ilegal mezcal. And like all episodes, Gilbert jumps into a blind bourbon tasting, all of which were vintage: Eagle Rare, Jim Beam and Old Schenley. Which one wins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2022•56 min
Singer of Ponderosa Grove and producer of the upcoming Pure Imagination Festival in her hometown of Prescott, Arizona, Candace Devine loves whiskey and today, she brings her palate to the dance of tasting on the podcast. She broke down the lineup, bringing forth notes reanging from "fig and raison" to "oak and sour." She talks about her current tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Fred somehow tells a story about the time he passed out next to homeless people in New Orleans. Get to know Candace D...
Apr 18, 2022•54 min
Online and app store Drizly revealed its 10 fastest growing bourbons. These numbers are based on Q1 sales results. See the Top 20 Bestsellers: https://www.fredminnick.com/makers-mark-tops-drizlys-list-of-top-selling-bourbons-for-q1-2022/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022•14 min
Kevin Martin of Candlebox sips on some 291, Michter's Cask Strength, Smoke Wagon Rare & Limited, Wild Turkey One and Eagle Rare 17 Year Old. Over drinks, Kevin talks about his favorite bands to hang out with at festivals and gets into the stories of 1990s rock. But it's when Kevin shares a personal Julian Van Winkle story, that you can see Kevin's really a whiskey nerd, even if he admits country music lends itself more for a band to start a whiskey than a rock band. He notes that fans want t...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
When sipping cocktails, sometmes you'll notice a little more booze, pending how much the bartender put in there. But when it comes to flavor and balance, how much does proof matter? Author of the upcoming book, "Bourbon is My Comfort Food ," Heather Wibbels joins the show and makes one of my favorite cocktails--The Black Manhattan. And you can try this, too, just use the bourbons below and the recipe to find out! Black Manhattan 2 oz bourbon or rye 1 oz Foro Amaro 3 dashes bitters (Woodford Rese...
Apr 04, 2022•57 min
Lost in an archive abyss, this episode was intended to be the first episode of The Fred Minnick Show. But it was lost. Well, Fred found the riveting conversation with country music star Lucas Hoge and it covers some intense territory, such as religion and bourbon, and Lucas' career. The conversation is so good that Fred will have to have him back; hopefully, the episode isn't lost next time. Upcoming Blind Bourbon Shows April 19, Green Bay, Wisconsin May 10, West Hollywood Learn more about your ...
Mar 28, 2022•23 min
Upcoming Shows Hollywood: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/fred-minnicks-blind-bourbon-live-rainbow-bar-grill-tickets/11913765 Wisconsin: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/8835521/fred-minnicks-blind-bourbon-date-green-bay-epic-event-center I will never forget my introduction to Matisyahu. The year was 2007, I was soon to be married and I was trying to figure out my life post Iraq. I remember a lot of random things from this year, including this moment. Jimmy Kimmel looked into the camera and said: “...
Mar 21, 2022•55 min
On St. Patrick's Day, Irish singer-songwriter & whiskey aficionado Gareth Dunlop joins the show to taste Redbreast 12 year, Green Spot, Method and Madness and Jameson Black Barrel. Gareth just released a new single with touching video starring his son & daughter, "Look Back Smiling" (press release / private album stream). With it, he announced the album Animal & tour with Foy Vance (Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records) - following his previous tours with Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Sno...
Mar 17, 2022•59 min
This week's guest Matt Koziol, a rising country star, blind taste tests Old Forester Bottled in Bond Expressions: 8 year, 11 year and 14 year. Which will win? You'll need to fast forward toward the end to find out, but listen to Matt's and Fred's thoughts as they taste through the lineup. Glasses: A) Old Fitzgerald BIB 14 Year. B) Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond 8 Year. C) Old Fitzgerald 11 Year. About Matt Koziol Matt Koziol has collaborated with John Paul White, Joy Oladokun, Jimmie Allen, Char...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 18 min
What’s the best bourbon around $40? My team and I sought this answer not through public voting. For the past three months, we’ve asked in surveys and open questions: What is an everyday bourbon? And what price feels right? The answers varied, but the debate came down to $60 vs. $40, with the latter winning the majority. I was surprised on how difficult choosing an “everyday” price was. Many felt that if the bourbon is in stores and available across the U.S., it should be considered. Perhaps this...
Mar 11, 2022•18 min
Grammy nominated Songwriter Autumn Rowe sips bourbon for the first time in a few years. She doesn’t add water and quickly shows she’s got skills. Along the conversation, she reveals some real zingers about her time on ‘The Voice,’ while Fred works on his songwriting. More about autumn Autumn Rowe is a 4x Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter/Producer/DJ from New York. Growing up in the South Bronx, she applied her musical talents in a range of roles, from band leader to session singer. Later, she b...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week on The Fred Minnick Show, veteran spirits professional Jackie Summers, owner of Sorel liqueur, brings his talents to the show. He and I go back a decade or so, and I've watched him grow into an industry leader. But I do not think he's ever gotten enough credit for his palate. Today, he shows off his affection for rye and lasers in on a mutual favorite--hint. It's New Riff Bottled in Bond. Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view...
Feb 28, 2022•50 min
What's it like covering the NFL? This week, we talked to one of the most connected NFL reporters--Mike Garafolo, a big bourbon fan. Garafolo once choked down George T. Stagg. Now, he nurses rare bourbons. Today, we taste Glass A: Remus Repeal Reserve. Glass B: Rabbit Hole Raceking Limited Edition; and Glass C) Elijah Craig Single Barrel Barrel Proof, a private selection of Hook & Hoof. About Mike Garafolo Mike Garafolo joined NFL Media in 2016 as a reporter. He contributes to all NFL Media p...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr
Singer songwriter Amos Lee has been on a whiskey break for health reasons. While he's continued to imbibe with wine and other spirits, whiskey, he was told, to stay away from. Today, the soulful artist blind tastes three whiskeys-- A) Angel's Envy Rye; B) Liberty Pole Corn Whiskey; and C) Larceny Barrel Proof C921. In addition, Amos and Fred talk about their mutual experiences with depression and seeking mental health help. The show is a long one, which often happens when two friends catch up. S...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Best known for winning the 2013 NCAA Basketball tournament with University of Louisville and holding multiple college and pro records, Russ Smith joins the show and blind tastes an assortment of very good bourbon. Fred and Russ blindly taste: Maker's Mark 46, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Finished with 10 French Oak Staves Rabbit Hole Starlino, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Vermouth Casks Four Gate Private Select, Limited Release, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finishe...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On this week's podcast, 291 owner Michael Myers and bar owner Lucas Frye join the show. The trio blind taste three 291 products. What will be their favorite? Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg/join Glencairn provides gl...
Jan 31, 2022•43 min
Glen Grant master distiller Dennis Malcom joins the show to share a dram of his 60-year Single Malt. This is among the best things Fred's tasted on air. Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg/join Glencairn provides glasswa...
Jan 17, 2022•39 min
My wife, Dr. Jaclyn Engelsher, joins the show to talk about her favorite episodes of 2021 and her longtime crush, whom she apparently wants me to book for an upcoming show. We play clips of our favorite episodes: BReal, Peyton Manning and more. Subscribe to Fred Minnick's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyE_GJtYr3yowks2iv1o4jg?view_as=subscriber Merch, including official The Fred Minnick Show Glencairn: https://shop.podcastone.com/collections/the-fred-minnick-show Become a YouTube Memb...
Jan 10, 2022•45 min
Happy New Year, everybody. If you drank too much last night, these cure alls might do the trick! Fred Minnick's Scientific American Hangover Story: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-search-of-a-cure-for-the-dreaded-hangover/ Fred Minnick's Top 100 Whiskeys of the Year: https://www.fredminnick.com/2021/12/30/best-american-whiskeys-of-2021/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 01, 2022•21 min
Tommy Tardie and Fred are longtime friends. In an interview in Fine & Rare in New York, which Tommy owns, Tardie talks about his new product--The Morning Dram. They eat dinner over, sip whiskey, talk about the New York whiskey scene and enjoy a French press of the barrel aged coffee. PRESS RELAESE The Morning Dram, a new line of barrel-aged coffee brought to you by the owner and operator of The Flatiron Room and Fine & Rare, announces its official launch in time for the holiday season. F...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 25 min
