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The Spirits Guide

Executive Bourbon Steward and Spirits Guide Rich Beams guides you through the intoxicating world of Spirits through tastings, history lessons, books, cocktail making and anything else that the Spirits world conjures up.

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00:56:11

LIfe Hacks, Bad Movies, Good Whiskey

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/24

As Thanksgiving approaches, the time for refection and thankfulnessis upon us. So this week, I am reflected way back towhen I first got to meet Amanda from Virginia Distillery, and I am revisiting those amazing American Single Malts. Im also sharing a life hack I learned, and ranting about one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and

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00:21:32

TNT-The Good (or bad) Doctor

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/20

This os TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. This week I am taking one for the team. This is a TNT to blow up my pallet before the weekend. Inspired by the Thanksgiving holiday, I planned to taste Dr McGillicuty Apple Pie, but then I expanded that to tasting a few other things from the good Dr. Sometimes i really do taste so that you guys dont have too.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a

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01:09:52

Old Overholt

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/17

Unscripted, unfiltered, unedited, and definitely unprepared, that's what thus weeks episode is. I sat down with no agenda, and not even something definitive to drink, and just let it rip. What came out was me tasting a lineup of Old Overholt, a rant about people who play lottery,and some words about my future.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the

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00:18:36

TNT Birthday Bourbon

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/13

This is TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. This week I am tasting one of the best Bourbons I have ever tasted, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This is a special one, and a special thank you goes out to my friend TJ for providing me with the sample. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For

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01:02:45

The Good, The Great, The WTF

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/10

This week I am tasting what I consider to be the mother of all Spirits, Cognac. So I put together a lineupe from my favorite Congnac producer, Pierre Ferrand. But before I got to tasting them, I had to go on a rant about the absurdity of doordash. Then I also talk about so.e great songs that hit me just the right way.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about

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00:18:55

TNT- Bully Boy L&K Collab

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/06

This is TNT, just a little tasting to get you through to the weekend. This week I am tasting a unique Single Barrel offering from the Lock and Key Society, a Bully Boy American Whiskey aged in barrels that were used to age Negronis. Plus a Negroni that was aged in Port Wine barrels. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you

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01:05:52

Garrison Brothers

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/11/03

This weeks episode was supposed to be about my trip to Chicago. But since that trip got canceled, it left me available to meet Charlie Garrison, from Garrison Bros Bourbon in Texas. So on this episode I am tasting some Garrison Bros Bourbon, and taking about my favorite thing from Texas, the music of Blues Legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. I also talk about some books and videos to help get you in to his music.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it

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01:08:31

Scotchtober Stuff

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/10/27

This is not the original episode I recorded first this week. But some events, and the creative urge led me to this one. Being the last week of Scotch-Tober, I am tasting so.e more Scotchs. Im also talking about mental health, customer conduct, and some recent movies that I've seen.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you

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00:13:05

TNT Bank Street Bourbon

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/10/23

Its been a while since I've done this, so I thought it was time to bring it back. This is TNT, just a quick tasting review. On this episode, I am tasting a Total product, Bank Street Barrel Series Bourbon finished in Lairds Apple Brandy Barrels. Hope you like it.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at

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01:19:23

Scotch-Boston

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/10/20

On this weeks episode, I am joined by my friend Glen, and we have a good old fashioned bar conversation about which Boston based band had the best debut album. We also celebrate Scotchtober by tasting some interesting Single Malt Scotchs. This is a fun one.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at

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00:59:46

Scotch-Tober

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/10/13

This week is another week of my new journey in to the area of mental health. On the lighterside though, it is my favorite time of year for drinking, Scotch-Tober. So on this episode I'm tasting some Scotch, and giving a recap on what exactly this magical Whisky is. I also talk about a shit talking Instagram influencer, and recommend a great new television show, Task. This is a good one.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow

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00:58:40

Maple Menntal Health

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/10/06

On this weeks episode, I am talking about something very serious, something kind of silly, and some music with substance. First off, my journey in to the world of mental health has begun after being diagnosed with anxiety and panic attacks. Then I get into something very New England, Maple Whiskies. And finally, an oh shit moment for me, and the book and music that has been a huge help through the beginning of this mental health journey. Its the music of David Byrne and The Talking Heads. This

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01:15:36

Smokewagon

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/09/29

This week I got to do something very cool, and that was to meet and talk to Aaron, the owner and Master Blender from Smokewagon Whiskey. So, at the last minute, I got my friend Glen to come back so that I could tell him all about it. So we taste through some amazing Whiskey while talk about some oh shit moments is music history. As always, we had a lot of funIf you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram

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01:33:42

Overrated Underrated

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/09/22

This week I got to do one of the things I really enjoy doing, and that is talk about music. So I got my friend Glen to join me, and we tasted a bunch of Bottled in Bond Bourbons and talked about bands, deciding if they were overrated, underrated, or rated perfectly. Its only our opinions, and not a declaration of fact, so listen for yourself. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave

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00:55:05

The 200th Episode

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/09/15

It's hard to believe that I've gotten here, but this is my 200th published podcast episode. So on this this episode, I reflect a bit back on the almost 4 years that I have been doing this. Im also tasting one of my favorite fall flavors, Irish Whiskey, with the Readbreast 12, 15, and Lustau editions. Thank you to all of you that have been part of this journey, and for inspiring me to keep doing this.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a

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00:53:21

A New Favorite Distillery

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/09/08

After taking a week off I am back with what suppose to be a short episode that ran a little bit longer. I am talking about new favorite distillery of mine, the one that makes Malort, and tasting some of the really interesting products that they are producing. Im also talking about a show that was recommended to me, that is just like Malort, it puts a bad taste in your mouth, but you still want more or it.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it

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00:27:04

Eddie and Elijah

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/08/25

I know i said I was done for the summer,but sometimes inspiration just strikes, and it struck again this week. So this week, I'm doing something that I haven't done in a long time, review a new Bourbon release. Im tasting the new Elijah Craig Ryder Cup release, and it is fantastic. Im also talking about one of my favorite music movies from the '80s, Eddie And The Cruisers. It's a fun watch with great actors and a killer soundtrack. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click

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00:25:06

Blackberry Battle

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/08/18

I know i said I was done for the summer,but sometimes inspiration just strikes, and you've got to go with it. So this episode is a quick review of 3 different blackberry flavored Whiskies from Starlight, Jack, and Crown. Also, I discovered some amazing music from Jocelyn and Chris Ardnt that I just had to share.https://open.spotify.com/artist/2haWKVf4SjBUrihzS4ul3R?si=qhkKMCWGR2ms8a53I9__YAIf you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating

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01:02:33

Origin Story

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/08/11

This is it,the final episode of the summer. So, this week I decided to share some of my origin stories about how spirits became something that I connected with people over. Along the way, I'm tasting some special samples that customers I've connected with have shared with me. This is the episode I've been wanting to do for a long time. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave

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01:06:08

Under $20

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/08/07

On this week's episode, I am talking about some great bottles, that deliver on flavor and quality, that you can grab off the shelf for under $20. Im also talking about a bunch of things that I have watched during my recent down time. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

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