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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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01:04:34

Episode 25- It's Too Hot

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/22

It's hard to believe that I've been doing this for 6 months already and this is the 25th episode. On this episode it is hot, really hot, almost too hot to even drink. Almost. I start out by talking about the latest news and my thoughts about the industry, then I try to figure out a way to keep drinking, even in the oppressive heat. 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

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00:31:01

TNT- A Dream Flight of Irish Whiskies

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/20

The landscape of Irish Whiskey has changed alot in recent years, and it is definitely for the better. On this episode I taste a flight of 12 year Irish Whiskies from Redbreast, Knappouge, and Yellow Spot that are all amazing and showcase how great Irish Whiskey can be. 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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01:20:34

The Pitch and the Product-Nelson Bros and Clonakilty...

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/15

This episode gives you a glimpse behind the scenes of what I get to experience when I talk to brand reps. First I get to learn about the Nelson Bros brand, then I get to learn about Clonakilty Irish Whiskey. Both are great stories and great Whiskies. 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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00:28:46

Twos Day Night Tastings (TNT)-Bully Boy The Rum Co-Op

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/12

On this episode Twos Day Night Tastings has morphed in to Tuesday Night Flights as I taste through the amazing Rum Co-Op lineup from Bully Boy. 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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01:30:21

My Love Affair with Sherry

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/08

On this episode I dive in to my love for Sherry and Sherry finished spirits But first I talk about the the news of the week in the spirit world and end up on a Rich rant about the outrageous prices of some of the new Whiskey releases, that stirs back up later in the podcast. 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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00:29:30

Twos Day Night Tastings (TNT)-Johnnypintglass Samples

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/05

On this episode I've made a new friend, and he brought me some amazing samples to try, including my first ever Hazmat Bourbon. Thank you to @Johnnypintglass for the fantastic Whiskey and for showing what is so great about the spirits community. 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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01:37:52

I turn 50!

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/07/01

This week I turned 50 years old, and while I don't feel any older, it has certainly made me reflect on all the changes I've seen over the past 30 years in both the bar/restaurant and retail sides of the spirits world. This is probably the most unscripted, unfiltered, unedited and unprepared episode yet. It's a long one, but also a fun one. 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

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00:33:48

Twos Day Night Tastings- Calumet 16, Heaven Hill 17,...

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/28

On this episode I get to dive into the most decadent flights of Whiskies that I have ever tried, a 16, 17, and 18 year old. It's fun to compare and contrast, but there is no better or best, just great bottles to share with special people and create special moments. 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

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00:58:15

The Pitch and the Product - Lairds Applejack

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/24

On this episode you get another glimpse behind the scenes of a good sales pitch, as I am visited by Jess from Lairds to discuss the history of the brand and taste through some of thier amazing bottlings. 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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00:30:24

Twos Day Night Tastings (TNT)- Pendleton 20/Caribou...

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/21

On this episode I get to my first listener requested tasting of samples provided to me. I head north of the border to taste Pendleton 20 year and Caribou Crossing, and I learn a little about Canadian Whisky along the way. 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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01:32:58

Episode 20- A Sizeable Amount of Samples 2

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/17

This is my 20th full length episode, and what better way to celebrate than to do a show for you where the content was provided by you, the listeners. I get to dive in to samples of some amazing samples of Whiskey that you guy's have shared with me recently, and there is not a bad one in the bunch. I enjoyed every bit of it, so thank you all. 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

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00:26:39

Twos Day Night Tastings (TNT)- Hillrock Solera Bourbon

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/14

On this episode I get to dive in to two samples given to me by one of my sales reps to try and decide if I am going to carry them. I get to try Hillrock Solera Bourbon and the Solera Bourbon finished in Napa Cabernet barrels. It's a fun one for me, as it reminds of being at Hillrock and getting to meet Dave Peckerell. 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

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00:59:27

Episode 19 -The pitch and the product

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/10

On this episode I let you guys behind the curtain to hear how products get pitched to me,at least the better pitches, and these are 2 of the better interactions that I have had recently. First up is Breckenridge out of Colorado, then we go on to Castle and Key. These were both great products and there is a lot of great information on both. 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

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00:23:32

Twos Day Night Tastings(TNT)- Mezcals

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/08

On this episode of Tuesday Night Tastings I come in a little unprepared and just let it rip with my two favorite Mezcals, and I think it turned out great. Well at least it did to me. 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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01:21:37

Episode 18 - Blues Live Albums and Bottles

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/03

It's hard to believe it's getting close to 20 episodes already. On this episode i conclude my 3 part Drink2Music2 series of pairing great music with great bottles by selecting some great live Blues albums and pairing them with some of my favorite American Whiskies. 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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00:24:53

Tuesday Night Tastings (TNT)-Dad's Hat

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/06/01

On this episode I sample not two, but three different Rye Whiskies from Dad's Hat from Pennsylvania. First I try the base Whiskey, then thier Port and Maple barrel finishes. 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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01:01:14

Episode 17 - Blues and Bottles by the Ladies

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/05/27

On this episode it's part 2 of my 3 part, Drink 2 Music 2 series where I pair great albums of music with the perfect spirit. This episode pairs some great female blues albums with Whiskies that have some of the top Women in the Whiskey world involved with them. They are great pairings for sure. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and follow and give a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews. You can also reach me at

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00:20:27

Twos Day Night Tastings (TNT)- Potential Top 20 Whiskies

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/05/24

On this episode I taste 2 Whiskies that may be early contenders for this year's top 20. First off is the Clyde May Special Reserve Cask Strength, then its on to the McConnels Irish Whiskey finished in Olorosso Sherry barrels. 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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01:20:07

Episode 16 - Bourbon and Blues

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/05/20

Its hard to believe that i have passed 15 episodes of this podcast already, and i want to thank all of you for keeping my inspired to keep going. On this episode I combine my two favorite passions, music and spirits, by exploring the relationship between Bourbon and Blues, and pairing bottles of Bourbon with four of my favorite Blues albums. 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

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00:28:31

Twos Day Night Tastings (TNT) -Smokewagon & Penelope...

The Spirits Guide ·

2022/05/17

On this episode I am joined by my good friend Peter, and Cory for a tasting of Smokewagon Bourbon and the Limited Release Penelope 13yr Light Whiskey. Then after Cory leaves, Peter and I do a bonus tasting of Barrel Dovetail. 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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