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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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01:30:25

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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01:26:59

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/02/19

On this episode I am tasting a variety of Whiskies, includinga couple that I got delivered to me from Seelbachs. The fact that Seelbachs is now deliveringto Mass is going to be a gamechanger, albeit a costly one. I also go a little Charles Dickens talking about it being the best and worst of times in the spirit world. 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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01:28:40

Another Sizeable Amount of Samples

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/02/12

On this week's episode I am talking about some biographical movies and documentaries that I have recently watched, all while tasting through some interesting samples that you guys have been kind enough share with me. But before I get to that, I add some more thoughts to last week's episode. 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

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01:25:42

It's Gone Too Far

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/02/05

This week I had a whole episode all planned out, and then I saw a video on Instagram that got me so fired up that immediately went home, hit the record button, and let all my thoughts out. The self importance of some people in the Bourbon world has gone too far, and I couldn't let it go. This may be the most off the cuff episode 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 Instagram where you can leave

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01:29:48

A Disappointing Start

The Spirits Guide ·

2024/01/29

Welcome to 2024 and welcome back to the podcast. My plan for the return of the podcast was to focus on more music, movies, books and other cultural things. But a few things happened in the borderland between the end of last year and the start of this one that I just had to get out. These include 3 disappointing Whiskies to start the year off with. But it's not all bad. On this episode I taste some alcoholic and some non alcoholic stuff and share some thoughts on the industry. Overall it's a good

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01:19:43

2023 Wrap Up

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/12/19

This is the last episode of 2023 and I am taking some time to reflect on an amazing year. I did this one with no breaks, no notes, and no plan. I ended up tasting some of the whiskies that I enjoyed this year, and name my whiskey of the year. 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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01:22:21

Whiskey Advocate Top 20 of 2023

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/12/11

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and that means it is time to reflect on the past year, and put together Best Of Lists. On this episode I am breaking down this year's Whiskey Advocates Top 20 Whiskies of 2023, and I definitely have a few issues with 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 and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at

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01:28:09

Fear No Labor

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/12/04

As we roll in to December, it becomes time to reflect on the past year, and put together ratings. On this episode I am talking about 5 of my favorite biographies that I have read this year, while drinking whiskey from a new distillery that I discovered this year, ASW out of Atlanta. 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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01:27:35

Happy Thanksgiving

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/11/27

Happy Thanksgiving to you all, I hope you had a happy day with friends and family. This also means that hunting season is in full swing. On this episode I am talking about the season, some of the cultural things I did this week, and the future of this podcast. I'm also tasting one of the most disappointing whiskies of the year, as well as one of the best. 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

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01:32:12

Brandy Roundtable part 2

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/11/20

This is part 2 of our Roundtable discussion about Brandy. At this point we had tasted a few Brandies, so the conversation is a little looser, but still alot of fun. In the end, this is the most important way that spirits should be enjoyed, with friends. 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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01:12:49

Brandy Roundtable Discussion Part 1

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/11/13

This episode is the second Spirits Guide Inner Circle Roundtable discussion, and this time we are talking about Brandy. Why Brandy you ask?, because Brandy is one of the first ever spirits, and it is also a global spirit. Almost every country that has fruit makes a Brandy of some sort, and on this episode we are tasting as many different types as we can. The conversation was so good, and went so long that it had to be divided up in to 2 parts. Here is part 1, hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If

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01:24:59

Trying Something New

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/11/06

On this episode I am experimenting with a new recording setup. Also I am doing a De Luxrow tasting of some of their specialty releases, while talking about the biz and another ridiculous entry into the Whiskey world. 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. You can also reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers--- Send in a voice message:

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01:22:36

It's not you, it's me

The Spirits Guide ·

2023/10/30

On this episode I am tasting samples of 2 brands of whiskey that I really do want to like, Whistlepig and Wilderness Trail. I'm also talking about the Silly Season of Bourbon, and the silliest release of the season (so far). 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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