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 On this surprise bonus episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, and Tony review new offerings from Uncle Nearest, their Straight Rye Whiskey and their Single Barrel Whiskey. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.      

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Darius, Calvin, and Tony conclude their season 5 with a steady pour of special guests. While the crew reviews the new Blue Run Emerald Rye they begin to recap the season until they are greeted by a number of surprise guests to help them close out the season. Tune in to see who pulled up a chair, grabbed a glass, and enjoyed a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.

  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Darius, Calvin, and Tony take on another blind sample pack except to their surprise, it includes the OC Bottle Shop Wilderness Trail Barrel Pick they participated in from Black Bourbon Run 3. After the blind sample review the fellas welcome @thebourbonswami AKA the Barrel Guru, Macaulay Minton from Wilderness Trail to discuss the barrel pick program, how he got started, and why being acquired by Campari Gorup makes sense. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony take on another blind sample pack of Jim Beam expressions from Paul AKA @Black.bourbon.maverick. We provide our reviews and after answering a set of questions at the end, we reveal what was in each sample. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.    

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, and Tony connect with Kendrick, a representative of the Kentucky Original Black Bourbon Enthusiast (KOBBE) and the Mitchers team.  After a review of Blue Note Crossroads Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the fellas interview Kendrick and discuss KOBBE, working in the Spirits industry, and how whiskey goes beyond the spirit and can connect people and create communities that can make an impact.   So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.     

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, and Tony take on another blind sample pack of Straight Ryes from Paul AKA @Black.bourbon.maverick. We provide our reviews and after answering a set of questions at the end, we reveal what was in each sample. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.     

 On this episode your co hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony continue their interview with the founders of Nineteen70 Something, a black owned whiskey brand based out of Connecticut.  After a review of their lineup, chaos ensues with a heated debate about Top 5 MCs, best players and sports teams.  With 8 mics and some good pours... A Steady Pour & Nineteen70Something came with it! We had to make this a two part episode. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.  

 On this episode your co hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony interview the founders of Nineteen70 Something, a black owned whiskey brand based out of Connecticut.  After a review of their 5 grain, high rye, and wheated bourbon, the fellas bring founders Obee Byrd, Paul Cannady, Dakar Franklin, and Sean Dorantes to the podcast and immediately discover that their story of black excellence, brotherhood, good bourbon, and culture runs deep! They found a way to take their heated debates of Top 5 MCs, best player and sports teams, and all the swag that comes with it and begin bottling it and starting a brand that people are going to love to watch flourish!  With 8 mics and some good pours... A Steady Pour & Nineteen70Something came with it! We had to make this a two part episode. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist. 

 On this special episode your co hosts, Andrew, Calvin, and Tony continue their adventure at Black Bourbon Run 3 and record live from the awesome venue Watch Hill Proper in Prospect, Kentucky.  After a review of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, the fellas interview a variety folks including; Paul, the co-founder of Black Bourbon Run, Stacy, event coordinator for Watch Hill Proper, and Chris from Bros and Bourbon.  So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.  

On this special episode your co hosts, Andrew, Calvin, and Tony check in live in Kentucky during Black Bourbon Run 3. They invite a fellow Black Bourbon Runner and friend of the podcast, D Will to discuss their highlights thus far on the trip . After a review of an exclusive bottle they picked up on one of their tours, the fellas chime in on their favorite distillery visits, experiences, and pours up until Day 2 on the trip. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, and Tony deal with the reality on how expensive being a whiskey enthusiast can be and look for budgeting advice from The People's Choice himself, Delvin Joyce. As a fellow whiskey enthusiast, Co-host of the popular Black & Brown podcast, and a Financial Advisor by day; the fellas had to reach out and get some financial advice from someone who could relate. After a review of OKI Reserve Blended Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1 the fellas talk how to approach budgeting so you're not making life decisions in the liquor store. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.   

 On the season 5 premiere Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony return and enjoy being back in the studio.  They warm up their palates this season with a high rye sample pack. After the review they rank each pour from a series of characteristics and determine which one they like best. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist. 

  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony  close out the season by inviting our long lost A Steady Pour member Rodney to the podcast. After a review of Sagamore Rye Cask Strength American Whiskey we recap the season, talk summer whiskeys,  and give our hall of fame whiskeys. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.     

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony take on another blind sample pack of 3 Elijah Craig expressions from Paul AKA @Black.bourbon.maverick. We provide our reviews and after answering a set of questions at the end, we reveal what was in each sample. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.    

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony connect with Frank better known as @Bourbyourenthusiasm. As one of the whiskey communities' favorite journalist, Frank has interviewed many bourbon insiders on his IG live and quite frankly (no pun intended) appears to be everywhere and know everyone.  After a review of Frey Ranch Single Barrel (selected by TSR) the crew interviews Frank to learn what made him get into bourbon and how the heck he knows everyone!  So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.    

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony welcome Co-founders, CEO, and COO of Penelope Bourbon Mike Paladini & Danny Polise to the podcast.  As a Jersey based bourbon company that is growing in popularity the crew had to learn how they got started and developed into an award winning brand.  The crew quickly learns that its straight hustle, motivation and relationship building that led them through their journey. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.  

  On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius and Tony are excited to do some research on their next big interview with Penelope Bourbon . And as they learned early on this season, what better way to research than to review a line up of their finest juice. The best part... is the master minds behind the Penelope Bourbon brand are from New Jersey. (Jersey Stand Up!) As they review their bourbon, the crew gathers some intel, pose some interesting questions, and prepare to have Mike Paladini & Danny Polise Co-Founders of Penelope Bourbon on the show for part 2.  So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.    

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, and Tony interview Jeffery Hill,  owner of OC Bottle Shop. As our west coast whiskey connect, OC Bottle shop is a flourishing liquor store that is community focused and in tune with its customers.  After a review of Eagle Rare 10YR the crew interviews Jeff to learn how OC Bottle shop got started, lessons learned, and how he taps in with the community. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.   

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony take on a blind sample pack of 3 whiskeys from Paul AKA @Black.bourbon.maverick. We provide our reviews and after answering a set of questions at the end, we reveal what was in each sample. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.   

 On this episode your hosts Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony interview Mike Montgomery,  Co-founder of Blue Run Spirits. As a young,  fast growing whiskey company who's whiskey expressions have been flying off shelves and selling out online within minutes of release, the fellas had to bring them on the podcast. After a review of Blue Run High Rye batch #2 the crew interviews Mike to learn more behind the brand, how they got started, and what's in store in the future. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and enjoy a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.