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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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01:31:56

Drink 2 Muzic Too

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/05/22

This week I am again combining 2 of my biggest passions, music and spirits. This time I have picked 5 albums that I can always go back and listen too that make me feel good, with 5 spirits that are always on my home bar, that can always go back to and enjoy. The only special about these albums and spirits, is that I enjoy them, and in the end that's all that matters. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you

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01:30:21

Drink 2 Muzic 2

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/05/15

On this episode I am talking about the art of the blend, and the blending of art. I love music as much as I love spirits, so I am pairing some of my favorite Blended Whiskies with some of my favorite musical supergroups. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes that I have done.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

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01:30:03

Cinco de Mayo

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/05/08

On this episode I "celebrate" Cinco de Mayo by drinking Mezcal and Tequila and talking about how money has turned holidays like Cinco de Mayo in to consumer driven days and away from the actual meaning of the day. I also take another one for the team by tasting the the new Sunny D Vodka Seltzer. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at

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01:25:39

Farm Fresh

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/05/01

This episode is about as fresh as I can get. After going away for the weekend, I got home and within minutes I was in the studio, with 3 brand new unopened bottles, and I was recording. I start out by taking one for the team by tasting a new RTD that has a big name behind, before I get to the good stuff. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at

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01:23:14

A Little Cleansing

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/04/24

On this episode I am talking about my week. I learned a little bit about myself, met some interesting people, and most importantly, I took a few days off from drinking and social media to cleanse my body, mind, and soul. Finally, I end up tasting some great Heaven Hill stuff, including my own barrel project. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at

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01:22:01

Talking Film with Kat Part 2

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/04/17

This is part 2 of my conversation with my friend Kat about the nuts and bolts that go into making film. Along the way we drink some interesting Gins. Then Kat treats me to a wrap party tradition. Hopefully this changes the way you look a film a little bit. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a

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01:23:01

Talking Film Industry with Kat

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/04/10

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Kat to talk about the nuts and bolts and how the sausage is made in the world of film. And since no 2 films are exactly alike, I decided on drinking Gins in this episode, since no 2 Gins are alike as well. It's a good time with a lot of interesting information. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at

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00:52:10

A Much Better Week, But Then....

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/04/04

After last week's almost melt down, I needed a good week, and I got one. But then I recorded the podcast and talked about, only to have my computer crash and I lost almost all of the episode. So with this episode I try to recap some of the things I talked about. I also add the segment of the original podcast that I managed to save. Sorry it's a shorter episode, but hopefully you enjoy it anyway. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on

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01:40:56

I Almost Quit the Biz

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/03/27

Bourbon hunting has started to ho too far for me, and this past week 2 different scenarios played out that almost made me quit being a part of the Spirits industry. Almost. On this episode I share those stories while drinking what is sadly, one of the most overlooked brands of American Whiskey, George Dickel. I definitely get a little off the rails by the end. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave

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01:28:46

It's Getting Warm Outside

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/03/20

We survived a snowstorm and St Patrick's Day, and now it is time to move on to warmer weather. On this episode I dive in to some summer sipper, starting with a comparative tasting of some hard seltzer/vodka soda/Tequila soda, and after I survive that I dive in to an assortment of interesting Mezcals. By the end I am ready to be outside grilling, playing corn hole, and having drinks with friends. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on

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00:19:11

TNT- Middle West Distillery

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/03/16

I don't remember the last time I was this excited for an episode of TNT. I am tasting 2 offerings from what is my new favorite craft distillery, Middle West out of Columbus, Ohio. One of the bottlings may be my new absolute favorite Rye for sure. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice message:

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01:27:13

St Patrick's Day

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/03/13

Tis the season for the wearing of the green, my least favorite holiday, St Patrick's Day. At least it give me an excuse to drink some good Irish Whiskey, and that is what I am doing on this episode. Also I share my experience of getting to see Howie Day live at Glenpharmer Distillery. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

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01:27:56

Makers Mark and Rob Samuels

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/03/06

Everytime I drink Makers Mark, I ask myself the same question, why don't I drink more Makers Mark. Hopefully after this episode you will be exploring that same question. Today I am talking about an amazing lunch I had at Smoke Shop BBQ in Boston, where I got to meet and have a conversation with Rob Samuels from Makers Mark. It was a perfect day indeed. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave

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00:19:34

TNT- Bonus Total Bottles

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/03/02

Learning how to navigate the store brand private label bottle led me to discover a couple of interesting bottles that it turned out that I actually knew who made them. And knowing that information, I knew they were going to be good, and I was correct. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice

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01:26:58

Total Private Label Bottles

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/02/27

On this episode I am sharing some tips and tricks on navigating the minefield of a big box national chain spirits retailer, and thier private labels. All while tasting some of the better bottles these private labels have to offer. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice message:

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00:15:09

TNT- Suntory AO World Whiskey

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/02/23

On this episode I am tasting a Whiskey that I have been looking forward to trying for a while, the Suntory AO World Whiskey. It's a Whiskey that is a blend of Whiskies from distilleries that Beam/Suntory owns from 5 different countries. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice message:

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01:28:20

24 Hours in Boston

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/02/20

On this episode, I am reminiscing about 24 hours that I spent in Boston. In these 24 hours I got to experience many of my spiritual passions, including music, food, art, culture, and of course spirits, mainly Japanese Whiskies, which is what I am drinking on this episode. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers ---

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00:16:19

TNT- Grangestone Single Malt Scotch

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/02/16

On this episode I am tasted a boxstore private , the Grangestone Highland Single Malt Scotch, with some interesting mixed results. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-beams/message

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01:35:11

What you are drinking/What you should be drinking

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/02/14

On this episode I talk about Bourbons that people are hunting, and what they are overlooking on the shelves every day. I also talk about the news of the week, and some of the things I've been doing while enjoying spirits. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers --- Send in a voice message:

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00:40:39

TNT- Monteru French Brandy

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/02/11

I don't remember the last time I was this excited to taste a bew product. On this episode, I am joined by my friend Peter as we taste through a line up of French Brandies unlike anything we have ever tasted. Maison Monteru from France produces single varietal and cask finished Brandies that are unique and absolutely stunning. These are the kind of bottles that excited me and inspire me to continue on my spirits journey. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and follow and give it a

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