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What was your favorite whiskey of the past year? Jack Daniel's Bottle in Bond very interesting.Jamie, Matt, and August give the whiskey that was rated the #1 most interesting whiskey of 2022 and look over the whole list from Whiskey Advocate.  We were surprised to see that Jack Daniel's hit the top spot. Even more surprising was the taste itself.  Jack Daniel's has a hit on their hands with the Bottled in Bond expression. Here is the article from Whiskey Advocate:https://whiskyadvocate.com/top20/top20/2022 Our conversation with Chris Fletcher the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's from Episode 18 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897842/9657502https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie & Matt talk to Adam von Gootkin of Highclere Castle Gin and Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigars about the very special 100th anniversary celebration and the special releases.  More details on Limited Edition Barrel-Aged gin. Talk about luxury… This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun by famed archaeologist Howard Carter with the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Carnarvon’s Great Grandfather. Founders of Highclere Castle Gin; Lord Carnarvon (Godson to The Queen) and CEO Adam von Gootkin have decided that to commemorate the anniversary, have barrel-aged Highclere Castle Gin for the last 2 years in Armagnac, Scotch, and American Oak barrels. Thus, creating a glorious spirit of Barrel Aged Highclere Castle Gin!  We also worked with famous Egyptologists John & Colleen Darnell on the bottle design to be as authentic to Egypt as possible and we nailed it! The bottle was a year in the making and simply stunning. There are only 2000 cases which will only be available through our website www.HighclereCastleGin.com at $99 a bottle for a short time.  This will NEVER be created again, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity; trust me! More details on cigar: Foundation Cigar company has created the 3rd Highclere Castle Cigar release to pair with the barrel-aged gin, it’s called the Senetjer Cigar which means incense in Egyptian. Here is a link with some pics and info on this glorious cigar.https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Man Cave Happy Hour -  Whiskey Classic Preview - Episode 143Jamie, Matt, and August preview what is on tap for the live recording at the Whiskey Classic coming up at the Packard Proving Grounds. We talk to Mike DiMercurio, Regional Sales Manager for Ranch Road & North Forest Kreme. They will have several offerings at the Classic.  We also speak with Jesus from the Traverse City Whiskey Company. excited to share some interesting new pours out of TC.Here is a link to save if you are coming to the event.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-whiskey-classic-2022-whiskey-bourbon-cocktails-cars-tickets-453041157297?aff=JamiCarlin https://www.chankaskawines.com/content/north-forest-kreme https://www.tcwhiskey.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com  

Jamie & Matt are rewinding to Episode 4 to revisit a couple early guests. Giving a couple pre-made cocktails a try along with a taste of the base whiskeys.Iron Fish Distillery and Coppercraft Distillery offer some interesting cocktail creations. We try the pre-made old fashion from Iron Fish and the canned Whiskey and Ginger from Coppercraft. https://ironfishdistillery.com/https://coppercraftdistillery.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Augie dive in to a gorgeous bottle of Willett Pot Still.  This special bottle has a special taste. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Old Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the second part of our conversation.https://www.oldforester.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Old Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the first part of our conversation. https://www.oldforester.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Steve Rubin wrote the enclopedia on James Bond Movies and The Twilight Zone. He also create a children's book about Ann Frank's cat. We dive into the Bond book and talk about some of the men behind the character. What drink was the go to for Bond really? The martini or champange? https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Jay-Rubin/e/B000APP8IY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Summer Sips - 10 perfect bourbon cocktails for summer.11 actually. Jamie has a list of 10 great bourbon cocktails and Matt adds one of his own.https://www.liquor.com/recipes/suffering-bastard/ https://www.liquor.com/slideshows/summer-bourbon-cocktails/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

5 Question Show Down with Joe Louis Bourbon. Jamie and Matt face off with 5 no holds barred questions over a pour (or two)https://joelouisspirits.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Time for Just a Taste. Jamie and Matt share a pour of the Redemption Rye from A&B Liquor  and review it. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Founders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom.  We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing.  Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer.https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Founders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom.  We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing.  Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer.https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

The Man Cave is a podcast for everyone, it's about stories, and Cynn Coburn is never short of stories to share. One of her most recent adventures is taking over the DISSIDENT Cigar brand. Cynn launches a promotional tour of in Michigan with the first stop at Cigar Fellas Cigar Lounge in Davidson Michigan. Jamie catches up with Cynn for a smoke and an update on the cigar line and whiskey. https://www.cynnister.com/https://ovejanegracigars.com/pages/dissidenthttps://www.facebook.com/cynncoburnhttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Mixing it up again with Joe Louis Bourbon we are in for another triple treat with three great cocktails from the latest Shaker and Spoon box. This month is the "Bring on the Bourbon" box. One of the cocktails is called "Is It Summer Yet?" From the creative mind of Sam Jimenez. Sam is a 27-year veteran of the food and beverage industry, a crafter of cocktails, and a connoisseur of Mexico's agave-based spirits, from mezcal and raicilla to tequila and bacanora. He currently represents small-batch craft distilleries that are working to keep Mexico’s unique liquid culture alive.https://shakerandspoon.com/https://joelouisspirits.com/ https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Jamie and Matt entertain regular listener Steve. We open the studio doors for Just a Taste of I.W. Harper Bourbon. https://www.iwharper.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com 

Jamie, Matt, and August are joined by Mike from Blake’s Hard Cider. We get an update from the Kentucky Bourbons Boys. We talk to two of the drivers who are ready and willing to chauffer you around the Bourbon  Trail.  Steve and David have a ton of experience to make your bourbon experience the best.  https://www.kentuckybourbonboys.com/  https://www.blakeshardcider.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com 

Cocktail time with Amani Macaulay the co-founder of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey. We enjoyed some amazing drinks stirred up in the studio. Jamie, Matt, & August are joined by Chief 1 Love, Rob Griffin, as Amani mixes up the cocktails.  We tried the Pineapple Whiskey Mule, Make Me Blush,  and a Manhattan (see the recipes below and more at the Duke & Dame website). Chief brought in the RX Water for us to try and updated us on all his projects.  https://drinkrxwater.com/https://dukeanddame.com/PINEAPPLE MULE Ingredients 2 oz Duke & Dame 1 oz Pineapple Juice 1/4 –  1/2 oz Lemon Juice Ginger Beer Shake, Pour over ice in a Mule Mug, garnish with a Rosemary sprig  MAKE ME BLUSH Ingredients 2 oz Duke & Dame 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice 1/2 oz Red Wine 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz agave Shake, Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a edible flower MANHATTAN Ingredients 2 oz Duke & Dame 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth 1 dash Orange Bitters Stir, Strain into glass with Ice, garnish with Luxardo Cherry

Sara Alvord from A Flavor Journal joins us to create a custom cocktail in honor of the Champion of them all Joe Louis. Brand Manager of Joe Louis Bourbon, Tonya Cole, joins us as well as we mix up the Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber.  Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber 2 oz. Joe Louis Bourbon1 oz. Brown Sugar Syrup (equal parts brown sugar and super hot water - I did 1/4 cup of each, combined them in a jar, and shook it until they combined!) ½ oz. fresh Orange juice ½ oz. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes Orange bitters 2 dashes angostura bitters Combine everything in a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain over a giant ice cube in a chilled glass. https://aflavorjournal.com/https://joelouisspirits.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com 

Jamie and Matt have honor of speaking with Lord Carnarvon from Highclere Castle to get the insights into the botanicals and oats used in the baskets to create Highclere Castle Gin. Adam Von Gootkin and Lord Carnarvon have been able to craft a unique award winning gin. We find out how this partnership began and get some hints as to what is next.  Something amazing is the chance to connect with the innovative crowd sharing project where you can buy into the next steps Highclere Castle Gin takes. The actual Downtown Abbey is ready to star in yet another installment of the Downtown Abbey series with another  movie.  https://highclerecastlegin.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com