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Arsenic Culture

Arsenic Culture

Welcome to Arsenic Culture, a podcast and video covering hard to get items where we tell you if they"re worth the trouble and cost of tracking them down. Co-hosted by Matt and Jason.

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22:14

Murder Solved by a Beer Can? | Ep. 117Episode

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2025/06/06

A 25-year-old cold case. One beer can. And a DNA match that cracked the case, this is one of our wildest Heavy Pours yet. In this true crime twist, Kendra takes us through the bizarre and tragic murder of Dustin Kjersem, finally solved when police linked DNA from a tossed beer can to the killer: Daren Christopher. This isn’t your average murder mystery, this one ties beer, bad decisions, and forensic science together in a way only Arsenic Culture could tell it. Come for the chaos, stay for ...

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12:06

Metaxa: Greece’s Mysterious Spirit of War | The Spill

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2025/06/04

What do a warrior medallion, an ancient amphora, and a secret blend of Mediterranean botanicals have in common? They’re all part of the mysterious and bold story of Metaxa—Greece’s signature spirit that defies easy categorization. Matt and Jason sip through Metaxa’s layered history, from its roots in 1888 to its ties with the Salamina Warrior Emblem, the Amphora bottle, and the elusive Spyros Cask. Is it a brandy? A fortified wine? An international flex with stars on the label? Yes. If you’ve...

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29:13

The Whiskey Trust: America’s Most Corrupt Alcohol...

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2025/05/30

The Whiskey Trust wasn’t just about bourbon—it was a full-blown criminal syndicate. From strong-arm tactics and price-fixing to actual attempted bombings of rival distilleries, this was a booze empire built on intimidation and greed. Matt, Jason, and Kendra unpack the chaos behind America’s most corrupt alcohol monopoly, reveal how it tried to murder Dr. Jokichi Takamine (yes, the Koji whiskey guy), and dive into the shadowy rise of the Distillers and Cattle Feeders Trust. Whether you’re a w...

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13:51

The Most F*cked Up Booze We’ve Ever Heard Of | The Spill

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2025/05/28

This episode is not for the faint of liver. We asked: what alcohol is — or should be — illegal? From neon tourist trap moonshine to actual fermented spit beer (yes, really), we run down the worst offenders in the booze world. Also featured: 🧪 Bilk (beer + milk, why?) 🐎 Kumis (fermented horse milk, apparently a laxative) 🦶 The Sourtoe Cocktail (it’s exactly what it sounds like) 🔥 Hard Mountain Dew (burn it all down) And of course, Mad Dog 2020 and its hangover legacy....

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25:52

Dan Aykroyd’s Vodka Is Filtered Through...

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2025/05/23

Dan Aykroyd didn’t just star in Ghostbusters—he believes in ghosts, aliens, and psychic energy. Naturally, he made a vodka filtered through ancient crystals and bottled in a glass skull. In this Heavy Pour, Matt, Jason, and Kendra explore the paranormal backstory behind Crystal Head Vodka, including the legend of the Mitchell-Hedges skull, ancient Mayan curses, and a daughter who rebranded a literal “Skull of Doom” into a cancer-curing love crystal. It’s weird. It’s wild. It’s a vodka story o...

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15:10

Buffalo Turkey: The Bourbon Wild Turkey Rejected… and...

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2025/05/21

Wild Turkey asked Buffalo Trace for help. Buffalo Trace said, “Sure, we’ll use your recipe... but we’re gonna do it our way.” Fourteen years later, Wild Turkey tasted the final product and basically said, “Yeah, this ain’t it.” What followed is a bourbon hand-me-down saga involving secret barrels, shady brokers, inflated secondary prices, and a bunch of bottles now floating around under a lot of different labels. Was this a rare collectible masterpiece—or just a $3,500 accident? In this episo...

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35:06

The Greatest Wine Scam Ever | Rudy Kurniawan’s Fraud...

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2025/05/16

We crack open a bottle of Burgundy and uncork one of the wildest scams in wine history: the rise and fall of Rudy Kurniawan—the man who sold millions in fake bottles to billionaires, auction houses, and wine snobs alike. Matt takes Jason (and you) through Rudy’s rise from mystery man to collector god, his infamous $24.7 million wine auction, and the moment it all came crashing down thanks to a French winemaker who called bullshit. If you’ve ever dropped $15 on a bottle and wondered who the he...

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11:26

We Got Scammed? The Old Forester Barrel Pick...

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2025/05/14

What happens when a liquor store claims they landed the oldest Old Forester barrel pick ever — and then quietly walks it back? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason dive into a controversial New York store pick that was supposed to be 11 years old… but wasn’t. We break down: How this pick blew up on the secondary market The age statement “mistake” that raised red flags Whether this was a shady move or a genuine slip-up And of course… how the damn thing actually tastes #OldFores...

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36:48

Bourbon Secondary 101: The Underground Economy of...

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2025/05/09

Welcome to Arsenic Culture. This Heavy Pour dives deep into the elusive, “allegedly illegal” world of the bourbon secondary market. From Facebook secret groups and coded lingo to John Wick status bottles and $2,000 price tags, this episode exposes how rare bourbon gets bought, sold, and—maybe—smuggled in the modern age. We talk insider etiquette, scam red flags, Buffalo Trace’s crackdown, and how collectible bottles like Pappy and Blanton’s turned into high-stakes currency. 📍 Filmed at

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13:02

330 Calories a Shot? The Truth About Crème Liqueurs |...

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2025/05/07

Are crème liqueurs the ultimate guilty pleasure—or just boozy sugar bombs disguised as dessert? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason crack open two neon-colored, cereal-inspired cream liqueurs—Bedrock Bliss (Fruity Pebbles) and King Cake Cream—and get brutally honest about what’s actually inside these indulgent drinks. From the science behind why they don’t spoil to the insane calorie count of a single pour, this is your crash course in the creamy side of liquor. Plus: a quick dive in...

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32:40

Gold Medals, Broken Corks, and Champagne Royalty |...

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2025/05/02

🥂 We’re popping bottles, telling tales, and maybe (definitely) trying to saber a champagne bottle! This Heavy Pour celebrates our friends at The Void Sake Brewery winning gold at the SBANA People's Choice Awards, while diving into the incredible story of Madame Clicquot — the woman who revolutionized champagne forever. Learn about her rise to power, the invention of riddling (remuage), and the origins of sabering champagne. We also talk about champagne history, clever marketing myths (hello,

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11:08

Cinco de Mayo: Margaritas, Myths and Massive Mistakes...

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2025/04/30

Margaritas, myths, and some questionable decisions — welcome to our Cinco de Mayo Spill! 🍻 We break down what Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates, why America turned it into a drinking holiday, and some of our favorite chaotic Mexican restaurant traditions. From giant Corona-ritas to cheese dip overdoses, we’re covering it all. Whether you're here for the culture or just the cocktails, grab a margarita and join the fun. 🎧 Unscripted. Unfiltered. Full proof. Want more boozy chaos and cultural

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32:25

A.H. Hirsch Bourbon: Opening The Legendary White...

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2025/04/25

This week, Matt and Jason open one of the most legendary bottles in bourbon history: A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16-Year Bourbon. Distilled in 1974 at the now-lost Michter’s Distillery in Pennsylvania, Hirsch is one of the rarest and most sought-after unicorns among bourbon collectors. We walk you through the wild backstory — from its humble Pennsylvania beginnings, to years forgotten in stainless steel tanks, to becoming a crown jewel in the bourbon world. Come raise a glass with us inside a private...

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24:02

Drinking Overproof Rum in Jamaica Might’ve Been a...

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2025/04/23

We flew to Jamaica, stayed at Sandals Montego Bay, and did what any irresponsible podcast would do — cracked open a bottle of Wray & Nephew overproof rum and tested the limits of good judgment. This 126-proof Jamaican staple is everywhere on the island, and locals had one reaction when they saw us with it: "Good luck, white boys." In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Drew: Explore the wild culture behind Wray & Nephew Learn Jamaican drinking traditions (including mixing it with T...

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28:14

How Fortaleza Tequila Resurrected a 150 Year Old...

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2025/04/18

We dive into the incredible history of Fortaleza Tequila — from its roots in the Sauza family to its modern-day revival of a 19th-century microdistillery. Is this the best artisanal tequila you can buy today? Join Matt and Jason as they sip through Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions, sharing tasting notes, regional history, and the TikTok-fueled hype that brought Fortaleza back into the spotlight. 🥃 In this episode: - Who was Don Cenobio Sauza and why does he matter? - What makes La

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20:41

Bruce Russell on the Return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year...

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2025/04/16

In this special Spill episode, Jason sits down with Bruce Russell of Wild Turkey—alongside Anthony and Kenny from The Mashup podcast—to talk bourbon heritage, brand legacy, and the much-anticipated return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year Bourbon. From family tradition to label decisions, Bruce shares what it means to carry the Russell name into the next generation of Kentucky whiskey. If you're a Wild Turkey fan or just love hearing from the real people behind the barrel, this one's for you. 🥃

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26:56

The White Witch Of Rose Hall-E109

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2025/04/11

We finally made it to Rose Hall… and yes, we drank the Witch’s Brew 😬 Ghost stories, haunted booze, and a possible murderer named Annie? You know we had to cover this one. What’s your theory—real witch or just a badass with bad PR? 👻👇 We take you inside the haunted halls of Rose Hall, Jamaica’s most infamous plantation, to unravel the chilling legend of Annie Palmer, better known as The White Witch. Was she a ruthless murderer with a taste for the occult—or just the misunderstood victim of

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27:26

Tokaji Wine: The Legendary Royal Drink of Hungary-E108

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2025/04/04

Once called “the wine of kings and the king of wines,” Tokaji wine has been sipped by emperors, popes, and power-hungry nobility for centuries. In this episode, we uncork the story behind Tokaji Aszú, Hungary’s iconic dessert wine—why it was once Europe’s most sought-after bottle, how it nearly disappeared, and why it's making a comeback today. We also taste the real thing and dive into its legacy, its unique production process, and whether it still lives up to its royal reputation. 🍇

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27:33

Bourbon Aged In 300 Year Old Oak-E107

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2025/03/28

Join us on our latest episode where we try a bourbon that was finished in barrels made from 300 year old oak. Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company is featured. This one is a blend of 5 different aged bourbons (with different recipes) that range from 9 years to 18 years old. The bourbon was then finished for 14 months in barrels made from 300 year old french oak that was harvested from the Berce forest in France. This same wood was...

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35:27

The Great Booze Scam: Is "Premium" Worth It?-E106

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2025/03/21

Join us on as we dedicate an entire episode to tasting alcohol completely blind! We try a common bottle and a "rare" bottle from vodka, rum, tequila and bourbon. Our goal is to determine if premium is really worth it. Can we tell a difference? Are premium/rare drinks worth the elevated price point? Only one way to find out... Joining us on this episode is our friend, Drew. Bourbon https://tinyurl.com/BenchmarkSingleBarrel https://eaglerare.com/ Rum https://www.bacar...

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