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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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01:10:32

Drink 2 Musik 2

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/10/14

This episode was supposed to be a full episode about music that I love. Then a weird thing happened on Instagram, and I got sent an interesting article on the spirits industry, which scrambled everything up. So I tried to cram everything into this episode, and had alot of fun doing. Plus, as always, I'm tasting some fun spirits. 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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00:58:33

Another Sizeable Amount of Samples

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/10/07

One of the great ways that we can connect through spirits is the sharing of samples. Whether it is rare spirits, quirky bottles, or just something you know somebody would enjoy, it truly has become something that I really enjoy. So on this episode I am tasting some samples that were given to me recently by one of my customers. Plus I get in a little rant about the trend of everything being everything. Listen and you hear what I'm talking about. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page

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01:05:50

Is It Worth It?

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/09/30

We are about to enter to silly season for expensive, limited release bottles, and consumers are going to have to decide how many bottles to buy and how much they are willing to spend. so on this episode, I am tasting some limited release bottles of varying price points, and sharing my thoughts on why I made the purchases. Then I am deciding if they are worth the money. 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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01:09:03

Bourbon Heritage Jim Beam

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/09/23

After last week's "whisper" episode, I'm hoping this week sounds better. This week I am talking about one of the absolute best Bourbon distilleries, Jim Beam. I also play a recording of Mr Van Winkle talking about protecting the quality and "prestige" of a brand, that I think is a part of the problem of the Bourbon world. All while drinking some Beam made Bourbons. I had a lot of fun with this one. 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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01:06:12

Bourbon Heritage Heaven Hill

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/09/16

Bourbon is fantastic. The people who make Bourbon are fantastic. The people who work at distilleries that make Bourbon are fantastic. The corporations that control the sales and availability of Bourbon, and the people who "hunt" it are what sucks.This week I am celebrating Bourbon Heritage Month by tasting some Bourbon from a distillery that had more heritage than almost anyone, Heaven Hill. And I make a case that they are one of the 3 best Bourbon distilleries. If you like what I am doing here go

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00:57:21

Wiggly Bridge

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/09/09

On this week's episode, I am talking about my summer vacation and a trip I took to Wiggly Bridge Distillery in York, Maine. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise at how good thier spirits were, and how the great the people who work there are. They make a whole lineup of spirits, and I had to leave with a few bottles that I am tasting on this episode. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave

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00:58:32

Summer is Over

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/09/02

Welcome back to the podcast, hope everyone had a great summer. On my first episode back I am talking a bit about my summer, the state of the spirits industry, and tasting a few things that I need to decide if I am going to carry at my store. 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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00:39:42

End Of Summer Check In

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/08/12

As summer starts to come to a close, as well as my summer break from recording, I decided to do a little check in episode. On this episode I am talking about why I'm still doing the podcast, what I want to do with it in the future, and tasting a couple of very interesting Rums. It feels good to ve back. 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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01:28:53

In a Rabbit Hole

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/06/24

After a few weeks off from recording, I missed it and had a bunch of thoughts in my head. So I decided to throw together a fun little bonus summer episode, and as it turned out I also had some very cool new bottles to taste. So, this week, while tasting these bottles, I'm talking about some books, movies and music that are reminding and educating me about our history. It's been a fascinating, educational, and entertaining Rabbit Hole for sure. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast

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01:26:03

Breaking up with Bourbon

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/05/28

On the final episode before I break for the summer and to re format the podcast, I am sharing the story of my breakup from Bourbon. I am also tasting a couple Bourbons that remind me of simpler times in my Bourbon relationship. 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. Have a

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01:28:16

Portland,Maine in 6 Bottles

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/05/21

Recently I spent a weekend in Portland, Maine , a place I had never been. I was determined to disconnect and be present to fully immerse myself in the culture of Portland. I was also determined to find some interesting bottles to bring back that were not Bourbon. On this episode I am sharing my thoughts on those experiences. 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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01:27:46

State of The Spirits Industry

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/05/13

It is an interesting time in the spirits industry, in a post covid world. There are articles coming out all the time offering perspectives from suppliers and wholesalers, but nothing from the people on the ground level in retail stores. That is what I am talking about this week, all while tasting some good Tequila. This may be one my favorite episodes that I have done. 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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01:30:25

Sneakers and Whiskey

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/04/22

This week I was inspired by a discussion I heard comparing sneaker collectors (sneakerheads) to bourbon buyers. Also, I got away to New Hampshire this weekend, which means a trip to the New Hampshire Liquor, which led to a couple of great purchases, and a rabbit hole dive into a Willy Wonka-esque distillery. 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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00:56:38

Psychology

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/04/10

After recording last week's episode I realized that I never got to the point of what started the rant originally, so this week I am following up on that and explaining what set me off. Also I am tasting the new A. Overholt from Jim Beam, a return to the roots of the Overholt brand. I'm also tasting it side by side with the standard Old Overholt. I'm also tasting my latest delivery from Seelbachs, the Blue Note Crossroads. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow

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01:34:25

Marketing

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/04/01

Happy Easter. This week I happened to listen to a podcast that Fred is part of, and the topic was psychology and marketing, and some of what I heard I just could not let go. So as I discuss some of the nonsense, I decided to take the opportunity to taste some special limited edition bottlings. 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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01:26:20

Things Are Changing

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/03/27

This week I am talking about things that are changing, whether it's the Bourbon industry, Reggae music, brands names, or my personal life, things are constantly evolving and changing. I am also tasting some fantastic Rums. 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. Cheers ---

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01:29:37

The Window is Closing

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/03/18

On this episode I am talking about the flood of new products that are starting to smother the spirits industry, and the negative effect that they are potentially going to have. But first, I actually get a little political. 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. Cheers ---

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01:25:26

St Patrick's Day

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/03/13

I apologize for the late episode this week. On this week's episode I am stuck between my 2 least favorite days to be a bartender, St Patrick's Day and the St Patrick's Day Parade. But it does give me a reason to taste some really Irish Whiskies, so I guess it can't be all that bad. 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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01:28:36

Fred Again

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/03/05

I didn't want to do this again, but I couldn't resist. Fred posted another video of his thoughts on the current state of Bourbon, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to break it down. I'm also tasting a new favorite, an old favorite, and another disappointing offering. In the end, it's all a good 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

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01:27:33

Words

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/02/26

On this episode I am tasting some interesting whiskies that have been shipped to me, and one that is newly available in Massachusetts. I'm also talking a bit more about the Bourbon glut, as well as some of the words that we use to make Bourbon seem more important than it is. 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

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