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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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01:33:42

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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01:03:32

Not For Everybody

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/07/28

This episode ended up being a much more important one to me than I thought it would. It's a second recording of me talking about Amaros and Bitter Liqueurs that almost became a third recording. But after doubting myself, I finally accepted what I had done, which is pair Amaros with Elvis Costello songs. It may not be for everyone, but it is me. If it's not for you, I get 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

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01:00:52

A Journalistic Approach

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/07/21

Every time I think I'm done talking about Tequilla, the gift that keeps on giving gives again. So this week, after a couple big announcements happened, I took a bit more of a journalistic approach , and tried to stay away from my usual outbursts. It ended being an episode that I am proud of for sure.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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01:00:30

Hampton Bottles

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/07/18

Better late than never. Between the heat and my health, it took a little bit longer to get this episode out, but here we are. This week I'm talking about some bottles that I have picked up in recent travels, why those bottles have meaning to me, and seeing the absolute legend, Buddy Guy at Hampton Beach. 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

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01:13:35

Movies and Gin

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/07/07

After talking about Tequilla and trolling people on Instagram, I decided I wanted to switch it up this week. And with the weather being so nice, I started to feel like Gin season was upon us. So this week, I'm tasting some gins and talking about a few movies that I have watched lately. 1 was uplifting, 1 was emotional, and one was a completely WTF moment. Turned out to be a fun episode. If 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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01:03:32

Lui Lui

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/06/30

This is the episode I didn't expect to do, but I think I always needed to. When I heard someone say recently that Vodka has no purpose, shouldn't exist, and is a waste of Agave when it's used to make it, I took that as inspiration. So this week I am talking about the point and purpose of vodka, while defending it's use. I really enjoyed this 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

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01:11:33

Mas Tequilla

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/06/23

When I started of my Summer of Agave, I really had no idea of what kind of rabbit hole I was getting in to, or how far down it i would find myself. This week I attempt to give some closure to my Tequilla rantings. Also I talk about a great documentary about Tequilla that I watched recently, and recommend some great Mexican music to listen to while drinking tequila. 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

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01:04:23

Tequila Virtues

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/06/16

This is the episode that I had to re record after it got absorbed in to my attempt to talk about Redwood Empire last week. So here is me, ranting about virtuous Instagram Tequilla "experts". Along the way I am tasting some interesting and delicious Tequillas. It is the start of my Summer of Agave.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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01:04:39

Revisiting Redwood

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/06/09

After a couple weeks of ranting about Tequilla, I received a box of goodies from my friends at Redwood Empire. So, I decided it was time to revisit one of my favorite brands of Whiskey and have a nice calm episode of tasting some great offerings. 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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01:03:12

More Agave Part 2

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/06/02

This is part 2, of what I promise, is my last Agave rant. For a little while at least, though it does seem to be the gift that keeps on giving. By the way, I'm also tasting some delicious Mezcals.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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01:01:39

More Agave Part 1

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/05/26

I thought I was done with talking about Tequilla and Agave spirits, but then I came across more articles, and an Instagram "expert" on the matter, so I got more irritated, and here we are. And it got me so riled up, that I had to divide the episode up in to 2 parts. So here is part 1. By the way, I'm also tasting some delicious Mezcals.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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01:19:11

Talking Tequila

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/05/19

This weeks episode is truly inspired by you listeners. After a few of you sent me tequila related articles, and i read a few others, i seized the opportunity to taste some good Tequilla. This also led to me ranting about lazy jounalism, but also lazy humans that read these articles with blind acceptance. And as prepared as o thought i was, i still went off the rails. 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

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01:15:53

Dance Like Nobody Is Watching

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/05/12

On this week's episode I go a little further down the Bob Dylan rabbit hole, talking about the Book Chronicle by Dylan and the documentary Rolling Thunder Review, directed by Martin Scorsese. I'm also tasting 4 different expressions of Dylans Heavens Door Whiskey. All with a reminder to dance like nobody is watching. 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

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01:23:37

Got Alot To Say

The Spirits Guide ·

2025/05/05

Some weeks, i really ponder what I am going to discuss on the podcast, fearing that I wont be able to talk for an hour. This was not one of those weeks. This week I am talking about the good week I had visiting Glenpharmer Distillery, hanging out with the folks from Redwood Empire, and a night of dinner and qine with new friends. All while tasting spirits from GlenPharmer and Litchfield Distillery. this one also gets a little deep. It was alot of fun to record this one. If you like what I am doing

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