Chi Spirits Guys

The Guys discuss Hawaiian rum brand Kuleana and sample through their 4 main expressions. Joined by a special guest, they discuss a recent event for the brand that was led by co-founder Steve Jefferson and all of the interesting facts about the distillery that were learned there.

The Guys discuss their recent visit to Barrel House in Lexington. Joined by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, they discuss the day they spent there and sample through an array of different expressions they brought back from the trip. Then wrap things up with a surprise announcement.

The 3rd day of the Chi Spirits Guys Kentucky trip unfolds, with visits to 3 more distilleries (Dark Arts, Wild Turkey and Larrikin) and a trip to Keeneland to bet on some horses. The Guys recap it all for you.

The Kentucky adventure continues, as the guys recap Day 2 of the trip. Visits to Bardstown Bourbon Company, Makers Mark and a stop for possibly the best burger in North America were some of the highlights.

Chi Spirts Guys is on the road! The guys and their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon are hitting the bourbon trail for a weekend of distillery visits (and overall good times). They recap Day 1 of their Kentucky adventure (mostly in Louisville) and try few bottles they picked up along the way.

This week the Guys are talking about Missouri distillery Wood Hat Spirits. Joined by their friends from Bonding over Bourbon, Chris and Kat share their experience visiting the distillery and share a wide variety of bourbons they picked up in the process.

This week the Guys are talking agave again, this time it's Adictivo Tequila. They discuss the brand, the fancy presentation, and breakdown 4 of the brand's expressions.

To celebrate March Madness, the Guys are doing a bracket of their own...with rum. They put Planetary rums from 8 different countries up against each other in a bracket style, single elimination tournament.

This week the Guys are discussing Parker's recent trip to Southern California and the wonderful mezcal and rum bar he visited there called Mirate. Parker brought back some handpicked mezcal and rum to share with the group. They break down these unique expressions.

This week the Guys are talking about ASW Distillery out of Atlanta. They try a variety of their unique bourbon expressions and breakdown each one. As an added bonus, the episode starts with a review of Heaven Hill 19 Year.

This week the Guys are drinking mezcal with friends. They explore the brand 4oo Conejos, sampling through some expressions and discussing mezcal as a whole.

This week the Guys say goodbye to intern Vic as she moves on to the next stage of her career. But before she leaves, she's going to pod about cool rum. They sample and compare some of the very unique and interesting rums Parker has come across lately and discuss the state and future of the spirit.

In this bonus episode, the Guys get the rare opportunity to sample a few expressions from The Last Drop Distillers. A brand that describes themselves as "Curators of the World's Most Remarkable Spirits". The Guys break down 3 of these rare and unique offerings.

The Guys are joined by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon to talk about a recent trip to New Riff Distilling where they collaborated on picking a few barrels. They talk about the barrel picking experience, sample the whiskies that were chosen, sample a variety of other limited New Riff offerings and answer your mailbag questions.

The Guys are joined by the entire Ireland Crew (Even Bean!!!) to discuss a favorite brand of their's...Redbreast. They sample through a wide variety of Redbreast expressions they brought back from Ireland and discuss their experiences with the brand and in the country while on their famed Ireland trip.

In this bonus episode, the Guys talk about a few of the higher end Russell's offerings. They sample through the 13 year, 15 year and Camp Nelson and give their usual in depth reviews and hot takes.

This week the Guys discuss Barrell and break down a few of their many unique whiskey blends.

The Guys and the Interns continue to recap their recent Ireland trip, this time discussing their trip to Teeling Distillery. They discuss the history of the brand, their experience visiting Teeling in Dublin and sample through many different and unique expressions. (We apologize in advance for the language on this one)

The Guys and the interns recount their recent trip to Ireland and one of the stops during it, Midleton Distillery. They discuss the experience there and, of course, taste through a variety of the distillery's expressions.

The Guys revisit one of their favorite Illinois distilleries, Star Union. They try some new offerings as well as few classics. As always with Star Union, there is a variety of types of spirit. Full disclosure, the Guys were on one for this episode.

This week the team is venturing deep into the heart of Kentucky in Hopkinsville. They sample through many different expressions and give an in-depth breakdown what Casey Jones has offer.

This week the guys check out the popular brand Penelope Bourbon. They take an in depth look at multiple expressions from the brand and their history and give their takes on what this brand has to offer. (Warning: the takes on this episode are pretty hot)

This week the Guys are exploring westward with Brickway Distillery out of Omaha, Nebraska. They are joined by a Nebraska expert to help discuss the distillery, their offerings and of course provide some info about the state itself.

The Guys try the iconic Eagle Rare lineup. They sample through 4 ages (10, 12, 17 & 20) and breakdown each of them. Does this brand live up to the hype? Find out here.

The Guys are talking cognac this week. They're exploring the artisanal brand from 4th generation cognac maker Jacky Navarre. They sample through 3 of their older expressions and discuss cognac overall as a category.

The guys (joined by the stars of Bonding Over Bourbon) revisit this midwest staple with some fresh perspective. They sample through a few familiar (but very unique) expressions and some new, exciting limited releases.

This week the Guys explore a particular spirit for the first time, Bacanora. They sample some of this unique Mexican agave spirit and talk about its history and that of they brand Batuq. They also sneak in a pour of another very interesting Mexican spirit at the end.

The Guys are joined by Maplewood Brand Ambassador and friend of the show, Jon, who takes them on an expansive journey through many of the whiskies that Maplewood has to offer.

This week the Guys check out the Ready to Drink cocktail brand Tip Top, one of the top brands in the ever expanding RTD category. They sample through 6 different cocktails, breakdown each one and determine if these premade cocktails stand up to the their classic counterparts.

This week the Guys are joined again by special guest Andy and multiple interns to discuss Jack Daniels. They try some of the recent high end special releases JD has put out on the market and break down what could be some of the best pours the distillery has to offer.

This week the guys are joined by very special guest and friend of the show, Andy. He joins them to try one of Scotland's iconic brands, The Glenlivet. They sample through 3 (or possibly 4) expressions of this scotch maker and see if it earns Andy's seal of approval.

Joined again by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the Guys check out the popular Texas distillery, Still Austin. They breakdown a wide variety of expressions, including a few limited releases, and see what Still Austin has to offer.

This week the guys are talking about agave. They check out up and coming mezcal brand, Mala Mia. They sample through 4 of their expressions and break down each one and how different various types of agave can be.

The Guys check out Laws Whiskey from Colorado. Joined by more special guests, they break down 4 expressions of Laws and give their in-depth review.

This week the guys deep dive an emerging spirits category, American Single Malt Whiskey. Joined by Intern Vic and an all star group of guests (including their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon), they sample single malt whiskey from 6 different American distilleries. Is this new category for real? Find out here.

This week the guys are talking Texas whiskey from Balcones Distilling. They also discuss the greater category of American Single Malt whiskey its recent development.

This week the guys are talking about Drumshanbo Gin from Ireland. They explore 3 unique expressions from the distillery and discuss what makes the brand special.

The guys are sampling through some fun new items (and a few old ones) from one of their favorite craft distilleries, Star Union. They are joined again by Chris and Kat from Bonding Over Bourbon, so they can introduce this brand to them and get their professional breakdown of each unique expression.

150th Episode!!! Joined by their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the guys examine the prominent Colorado distillery, Breckenridge. They sample through 5 of their bourbon whiskey offerings as well as a rum and breakdown each expression.

This week the guys examine a tequila brand they just discovered called Casa Maestri. They taste through the brand's blanco, reposado and anejo expressions and do an in depth breakdown of their flavor profiles.

This week the guys check out Yellowstone Bourbon (made in Kentucky, not Yellowstone). They sample through 5 very different expressions, breaking down each as they go. Jon is finally confronted about his infamous cornbread.

Joined again their friends from Bonding Over Bourbon, the guys are trying the newest release from the Remus lineup, the Repeal Reserve Series 8. To accurately compare this latest offering they taste through Series 4 through 8 to see how this latest expression stacks up to its predecessors.

This week we're joined by our friends from Bonding Over Bourbon to talk about the Dominican rum brand that Jenny discovered on her recent Caribbean cruise.

This week the guys (joined again by a trio of interns) are trying a variety of aged Dewars. They get into 12, 15 and 25 year expressions and discuss the tasting notes between ages. Admittedly, half of this episode is intern shenanigans.

This week the guys are joined by their entire intern team to talk about the N/A aperitif brand Ghia. Wine expert Damien also joins to lend his expert palate to the cause. They sample through Ghia's signature aperitif as well as an array of different spritzes the brand offers.

It's Jamaican rum time! This week the guys taste through the 8 marks of Hampden. Joined again by an all star cast, they breakdown each expression and give you their (allegedly) expert opinions and share some fun stories about their experiences with the brand and with Jamaica.

The Guys are celebrating Oktoberfest! Joined by a few special guests, they try a dozen different Oktoberfest beers to find out which is best to celebrate the season.

Parker and Jon (joined by some special guests) recount their recent trip to South Florida and discuss a distillery they visited in Islamorada (in the Florida Keys). They managed to bring back a number of spirits from this distillery as well as some fun stories.

The Guys are back with a new group of expressions from one of their favorite brands, New Riff. The sample through some of these newest offering from the Newport, KY distillery and discuss how they feel the distillery is progressing.

The Guys are joined by Jenny to talk about a new and exciting rum label, Great Shearwater Rum. The founders call into the show to talk about how the brand got started, their process and then walk everyone through a few of their rums they were kind enough to share.