FOOD NEWS! Summer food and drink trends

This week we are joined by a friend on the show and food connoisseur Justin Gay. We dive into what foods he's been eating, what drinks are making an appearance this summer, and top places to eat and drink. GayDawg’s 2021 Picks: *Don’t pay above retail. Some independent liquor stores might try to rip you off, so Google the “retail price” before purchasing*  Affordable Bourbon Whiskey: Blanton’s Eagle rareBuffalo TraceElmer T LeeEH Taylor Weller Antique 107 (red label)Weller 12 year (black label)Henry McKennaStore picks from reputable stores (various distilleries) Rye Whiskey: WhistlePig Unicorns: Pappy Van Winkle Collection10-year, 12-year, 13-year rye, 15-year, 20-year, 23-yearBuffalo Trace Antique Collection (tall skinny bottle. Retails ~$120-150, secondary $700+)William Larue Weller, George T Stagg, Eagle Rare, Thomas H Handy, Sazerac Rye Irish Whiskey: Middleton (their Barry Crockett bottle is expensive but incredible)RedbreastGreen Spot, Yellow Spot, or Blue Spot Scotch: Lagavulin 16 year (Islay Region)Oban 14 year (West Highland region)Compass Box makes great blended Scotches Japanese Whisky:  YamazakiHakushuNikkaHibiki Sipping Tequilas: Don Julio 1942CincoroClase AzulTears of LloronaMezcal if you like smokiness Wine: Amarone (Italian red wine) Cigars: -Anything from Arturo Fuente’s Don Carlos collection -Ashton VSG or ESG (virgin sungrown, estate sungrown)