Episodes
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Dillon chews black black gum
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.vogue.com/article/the-cortisol-cocktail https://people.com/non-drinker-exits-party-group-chat-over-alcohol-cost-dispute-reddit-11753439...
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Mandarin dash Kazoo
No joke, here's the link the 2025 International Whisky Competition's Official Results: https://mandarin-kazoo-kz9n.squarespace.com/results Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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Arkham's Razor? WARNING: this is a bleepfest
The articles we reference in this episode: https://www.whiskymag.com/articles/this-whisky-has-waited-70-years-to-be-enjoyed-glenfarclas-reveals-its-oldest-single-malt-to-date/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/06/tiny-cocktails-hit-the-big-time/...
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the state of the state of spirits
The only news article in this episode: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-drop-guidance-limit-alcohol-one-or-two-drinks-per-day-sources-say-2025-06-18/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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Dutch is hurt. Jules counts cars. Dillon attacks!
The two awards lists we review in this episode: https://ascotawards.com/enter/winners/ https://agavosawards.com/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts!...
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Glass of Grain and Bourbon Tales
Articles we discuss in this epsidoe: https://chilledmagazine.com/industry-news-heaven-hill-distillery-grain-to-glass-bourbon-family-farms-first-initiative/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/05/buffalo-trace-auctions-rare-bourbons-for-flood-fundraiser/...
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SURRPPLIES!!!
Here's that instagram post at Lux Row: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHZpBrtyRc/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKBIfhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjaVJVR2d4QzNTaG5pMlVEAR4mK2m5GDfnpX402Y3jU4KqlREQr4xsFyS9QtWKkNZ6bzbs8bJR9O-Q7RSkJg_aem_tRjBVqOfWL_24t8iC2BKgw&img_index=1 Here's the Reddit Macallan white paper:...
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I must break you
Drago! Drago! Drago! 'Nuff said. Jules meets the man, the myth, the legend, the Dolph Lundgren Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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Dutch's economic report, is this 2025?
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-trace-distillery-kentucky-flood-4047c42977b253187014efbaba5cf34f https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article301845884.html https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/03/ex-diageo-drinks-scientist-creates-rtd-line/...
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London Calling
We recap our incredible London trip! From Dillon getting back into tea to Dutch and Jules witnessing an electronic heist, lots of stories to tell. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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whisk(e)y economic report
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/02/compass-box-ceo-steps-down/ https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/state-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-increase-alcohol-and-tobacco-taxes/...
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tequila economic report
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.fox13news.com/news/popeyes-don-julio-game-day-menu https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexican-tequila-makers-fret-us-tariffs-threaten-their-business-2025-02-17/...
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Is WhiskeyTube dead?
If the whiskey industry is going down, does whiskeytube follow? OH and as usual Dutch brings up Oak Island and how bad our audio is, per the norm :) Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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Whiskey was up, is it finally coming down?
Articles we mention: https://robbreport.com/food-drink/spirits/jack-daniels-parent-company-brown-forman-closing-glenglassaugh-scotch-distillery-1236181670/...
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Resolutions, not really, we review our predictions and wishes
We recap our predictions from last year, and craft new ones for the new year, including wishes too. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them…
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New Set, New Content
We've got a new set, which has inspired us to create new types of content. We hope you'll like it too! Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them...
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Suntory goes up, whiskey as investment, and Dillon Marx
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/10/japans-suntory-plans-to-up-whisky-prices/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/marklittler/2024/10/28/is-whisky-really-just-for-drinking/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/...
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The Dutchradamus Strikes Back
Articles we discussed in this episode: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/11/us-spirits-face-challenging-2025/ https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/04/business/alcohol-spirits-beer-sales-inflation/index.html https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/10/biggest-us-wine-distributor-slashes-staff...
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the latest in spirits packaging and new spirits releases
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/09/johnnie-walker-unveils-worlds-lightest-whisky-bottle/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/09/johnnie-walker-trials-paper-bottle-in-on-trade/...
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Our latest watch
As we move deeper into colder weather, we've been watching more tv, have you noticed? We discuss our latest favs. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts!...
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London called
Dutch and Jules recap their visit to London attending The Whisky Exchange's Whisky Show. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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Meetup - Ep 3 - Recap
What an incredible time! Thank you for all who attended our first ever meetup, the Ultimate Spirits Convention. Don't worry for those who missed this opportunity, the plan is to make this an annual thing (fingers crossed). Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public...
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taxes, packaging, and tiktok
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/08/nebraska-retracts-287-spirits-tax-hike-plan/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/08/de-nada-unveils-first-aluminium-tequila-bottle/…
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SoCal Bevmo Robbed!!
The news article, if you are interested: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/2-southern-california-men-convicted-of-robbery-spree-targeting-bevmo-liquor-stores/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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RoboDoc and AxelF
We can finally talk about RoboDoc and Axel F - have you seen them? Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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spirits news hodgepodge
Articles that inspired this news feed: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/havana-club-embraces-closed-loop-distribution/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/glendronach-redesigns-core-range/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/call-to-cut-irelands-alcohol-tax/...
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The NOLA Spirits Competition
Here is direct access to NOLA's results: https://www.nolaspiritscomp.com/spirits-of-the-year-24 Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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Less drinking, strikes, and a royal salute!
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/uk-pub-and-bar-insolvencies-up-30/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/lcbo-stores-face-two-week-closure/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/royal-salute-unveils-62-gun-salute-collection/ Check us out…
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The Dillon's Guide to the Younger Drinker
Here's the Yale study: https://som.yale.edu/story/2024/introducing-american-whiskey-new-younger-demographics Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab...
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Let's talk about our latest consumption
We talk our latest watches in movies, shows, social media, sports, youtube, etc. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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Back to the Spirits News
Articles we discuss in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/05/ftc-lawsuit-southern-glazers-alcohol.html https://www.foodandwine.com/welchs-canned-cocktails-8646325 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-gel-makes-alcohol-50-less-toxic-curbs-organ-damage-2024a10009tu?form=fpf Check us out...
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The Ascot Awards 2024 Review
Don't take our word for it... https://ascotawards.com/tasting/winners/#/double-platinum/2024 Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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The State of the Hunt
Dillon addresses the state of the hunt for all things spirits but especially for whiskey and bourbon. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them...
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Total Wine & Lottery Lines and other spirits news
References for the topics we discussed in this episode: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/05/dewars-workers-to-vote-on-strike-action/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/05/laphroaig-experiments-with-extended-fermentation/...
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Meetup - Ep 2
Ummm....guess this is happening Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here: https://curiosity-public.myspreadshop.com/all...
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Jules Loves The SFWSC
The Results https://thetastingalliance.com/results/2024-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition-results/ Easier sort https://bottleraiders.com/tequila/every-double-gold-tequila-and-mezcal-at-2024-san-francisco-world-spirits-competition/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public...
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no alcohol alcohol news and cask fraud
Articles that inspired this episode: https://www.foodandwine.com/f1-lewis-hamilton-nonalcoholic-tequila-8647922 https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/05/hangover-cure-tiktok-ad-pulled-by-asa/...
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Meetup - Ep 1
Yup! We are planning a meetup (again). But this time it has legs (fingers crossed). Either way, we want to share with you our progress and process, or lack thereof. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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Rocky Mountain Dillon
Dillon shares his recent Denver excursion. Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here: https://curiosity-public.myspreadshop.com/all...
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Diddy do it? Jenner did
Articles that inspired this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/16/diddy-and-diageo-part-ways-in-settlement-of-racism-accusations.html...
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New Liquor News
In case you want to actually read the articles: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/17/business/flavored-irish-whiskey-trends/index.html https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/19/961k-in-liquor-went-missing-from-michigan-liquor-control-panels-inventory-audit-finds/73029373007/...
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LA Wine & Spirits Competition
Here are the results we reviewed: https://lainvitational.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2024-Los-Angeles-Invitational-Challenge-Results_Spirits.pdf Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube...
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Total Wine - is it evil?
In case you want to be a click bait victim too: https://www.dailydot.com/news/total-wine-and-more-bad-store/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab...
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End of Secondary Market?
Articles that inspired this discussion: https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/02/gen-z-favours-moderation-rtds-and-tequila/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/02/pernod-plans-zero-abv-expansion/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch…
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Remembering Carl Weathers
We pay our respects to the original Dillon - Carl Weathers - rest in peace! Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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Battle Tequila
https://tequilaraiders.com/article/tequila-regulatory-council-denounces-additive-free-labeling/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/02/tequila-flourishes-in-travel-retail/ https://tequilamatchmaker.com/ Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/...
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departing YouTube and a new whisky app
The gents chat about recent YouTube departures and the new whisky app Bevvy (not sponsored). Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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whisky | the real personality test?
What does your whisky pour say about you? What do you order in different social situations? Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here:...
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social whisky | the whiskey network
before social media, before the social network... Check us out on Instagram @curiosity_public https://www.instagram.com/curiosity_public/ Watch us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcplnOSfcnOh5paIL2LdaAw We have t-shirts! Grab them here: https://curiosity-public.myspreadshop.com/all...
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