Drams and Dragons

In this episode Gus and Dustin discuss the novel Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman.Gus does a tasting of Westland Whiskey's Garryana.Dustin drinks some Talisker Storm.

In this episode Gus tries Old Forester Single Barrel. Gus and Dustin discuss the new novel The Devils by Joe Abercrombie.

In this episode, Gus and Dustin discuss the many facets of the cancellation of the Wheel of Time Amazon show after three seasons.

In this episode Gus does a tasting of Redwood Empire's Grizzly Beast. Gus and Dustin then discuss the amazing fourth book of the Wheel of Time series, Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan.

Gus and Dustin complain about the second half of the third season of the Wheel of Time show.

In this Episode Gus and Dustin discuss the first half of season 3 of the Wheel of Time show on Amazon.

In this episode Gus tastes Old Emmer Cask Strength Bourbon. Gus and Dustin discuss Joe Abercrombie's western-inspired fantasy novel Red Country.

In this episode, Gus and Dustin spend a bunch of time bitching about the Wheel of Time show's decision to skip book 3 of the Wheel of Time. They also spend some time appreciating The Dragon Reborn, third book in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.

The book this week is Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames, the sequel to Kings of the Wyld.Gus tastes Westland's Red Wine Cask finish American Single Malt. Dustin revisits the Glenfiddich 21 Gran Reserva.

In this episode, Gus tastes Westland's Solum, 2nd Release, American Single Malt. Gus and Dustin then discuss the second book in the Tide Child trilogy, Call of the Bone Ships, by R. J. Barker.

Gus tastes Aberlour A'bunadh. Gus and Dustin discuss the merits of big sherry casks. Then, they discuss the book The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie.

Dustin and Gus drink some of their favorite whiskies (Lagavulin 11 Offerman Edition and Ardbeg Uigeadail, respectively) and talk about one of their favorite books: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, book 3 in the Wheel of Time series.

In this episode, Gus does a tasting of the Bruichladdich's Octomore 15.3. Dustin and Gus chat about what fantasy books and shows they're looking forward to in the coming year.

Gus and Dustin return from the holiday break. Dustin tastes Johnny Walker Blue. Gus tries the Lagavulin 16. Afterwards, they discuss the book Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie.

Gus tastes the Red Breast Lustau Edition. Dustin and Gus then discuss Robert Jordan's first Wheel of Time book, Eye of the World, and the first season of the Amazon Wheel of Time show.

Gus tastes Old Forester 1897. Dustin and Gus then engage in a largely spoiler-free discussion of the new Dungeon Crawler Carl book, This Inevitable Ruin, by Matt Dinniman.

Gus and Dustin discuss the mass market appeal of Kirkland brand whiskey and one of the biggest names in modern Fantasy, Brandon Sanderson.

Gus and Dustin taste the Arran 10 and discuss the nihilistic fantasy novel The Darkness that Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker.

Gus and Dustin tasted the Jura 18 and then discuss The Boneships by R.J. Barker.

In this episode Dustin and Gus do a tasting of the Highland Park 12 from the Orkney Islands. Then they talk about the book The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison (Sarah Monette).

Gus and Dustin taste the Talisker Port Ruighe, then have a nice discussion about their personal experiences introducing their own kids to the fantasy genre.

Gus and Dustin taste Tobermory 10 and then talk about the incredible contributions to Fantasy of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea series.

Gus and Dustin taste the Octomore 9 Year Old 2011 from The Character of Islay Whisky Company. Afterwards they engage in a lively discussion about Naomi Novik's novel The Golden Enclaves.

Gus and Dustin taste The Character of Islay Whisky Company's Bowmore 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch. Afterwards they discuss Naomi Novik's book The Last Graduate, the second book in the Scholomance series.

Dustin and Gus taste the Character of Islay Fiona Mcleod 33 Year old Single Malt Scotch. Then they decide to do something stupid and talk about NaNoWriMo's statement about AI, a totally uncontroversial topic that nobody can possibly get mad about.

Gus tastes Ardbeg Uigeadail. Gus and Dustin then discuss Book 6 of Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl Series, Eye of the Bedlam Bride.

Gus and Dustin taste a 25 year old peated whisky. Afterwards, they discuss the book A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, the first book in the Scholomance trilogy.

Gus and Dustin taste the Islay single malt Aerolite Lyndsay 10. Afterwards they talk about the fifth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, The Butcher's Masquerade.

Gus and Dustin rave about the recently released novel The Daughter's War by Christopher Buehlman.

Dustin drinks Lagavulin 11 Nick Offerman Edition. Then Gus and Dustin talk about the novel Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames.

In this episode, Gus and Dustin discuss the influences of Moorcock's archetypal character Elric on the fantasy genre. Dustin drinks Glenfiddich 21 Rum Cask Finish and Gus tastes Longrow.

In this episode Dustin drinks some Talisker Storm, Gus tries to drink some horrible banana flavored cream liquor, and they discuss Book 4 of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series Gate of the Feral Gods, by Matt Dinniman.

In this episode Dustin and Gus discuss Joe Abercrombie's book Last Argument of Kings, third book in The First Law trilogy. Gus tastes Kilchoman's Machir Bay single malt scotch.

In this episode Dustin and Gus talk about how their fantasy journeys began as young readers and how they're introducing their children to the genre.

In this episode Dustin and Gus discuss the heavy influence of Glen Cook's The Black Company on the origins of the Grimdark sub-genre of fantasy. Gus drinks Laphroaig 10 and Dustin tries some bourbon in his coffee.

In this episode Gus and Dustin discuss The Anarchist's Cookbook, book 3 of the Dungeon Carl Crawler Series. Gus tries Sugarlands Shine's peach flavored moonshine. Dustin drinks Bulleit.

In this episode Gus and Dustin discuss Before They Are Hanged, book two of The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. Gus tries Port Charlotte 10 Heavily Peated Single Malt Scotch.

In this episode Gus drinks some Glenfiddich 12 Amontillado Cask Single Malt Scotch, Dustin drinks some high quality water, then they discuss various topics relating to fantasy novel adaptations. Their favorites, least favorites, what works, what doesn't, why they're so important for authors, and more.

In this episode of Drams and Dragons, Gus and Dustin try to drink moonshine, regret it, and switch to bourbon. Also they discuss the absolutely bonkers but wonderful Dungeon Crawler Carl books.

In this episode Gus and Dustin discuss the grimdark novel The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, first book in the First Law trilogy. Gus drinks Ardbeg An Oa and Dustin drinks Glenfiddich 21 Gran Reserva.

In this episode Gus and Dustin discuss one of their favorite recent fantasy novels: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. Gus tries the Irish whiskey Green Spot. Dustin sips the Nick Offerman edition of Lagavulin.