Latest Griot Podcast Episodes
S03E31 Black & Spirited Whiskey Flights for Newbies
Black & Spirited Podcast - April 05, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Black & Spirited Crew builds the perfect whiskey flight for a beginner, particularly someone who doesn't drink brown OR someone who just mixes drinks--Crown, or Jack [& Coke]. This episode is also great for the enthusiast who's looking to introduce friends or clients to rabbit hole that is...
S03E30 Black & Spirited and Finished Whiskeys Part II
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 29, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Crew is back again to dive deeper into the art of the barrel finish for whiskeys around the world. We also lean specifically into whether finished bourbon is still "bourbon" and if you add staves or sacks of honey, is it still the same product. Join in on the Spirited discussion, and shar...
S03E29 Black & Spirited Irish Whiskey: Beyond Jameson
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 15, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsProhibition almost killed the most sought-after whiskey in the world at the time, and it's taken a hundred years to get back solidly on top of the world stage. The Black & Spirited Crew takes on the #2 malt whiskey in the world, and helps you step up your understanding of why it's so special. ...
S03E28 Black & Spirited Glassware Considerations or "The Fat Bottom Episode"
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 12, 2024 05:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThey say a fine drink is like a fine man or woman--it's meant to be appreciated--looked at, caressed, and finally tasted… The Black & Spirited Crew gets a little nasty talking about how to bring the MOST out of your tasting experience--be it beer, wine, spirits or cocktails. We get hot and he...
S03E27 Black & Spirited and Finished Whiskeys Part I
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 01, 2024 19:36 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIf you put new bourbon into a used wine or rum cask, is it still bourbon? If you finish a bad whiskey in a honey barrel, can you turn it good? The Black & Spirited Crew answers these questions and more, and debates the purpose of secondary barreling in the spirits industry--all while sharing ...
S03E26 Black & Spirited with Tequila & All Things Agave
Black & Spirited Podcast - February 23, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Black & Spirited Crew takes you to the land of blue Weber agave--the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico! Learn what got Cedric off bourbon for the last year, and why good tequila is getting more and more expensive these days. You're in for a great journey on this one as we drink so...
S03E25 Black & Spirited Dive in Islay Scotch!!!
Black & Spirited Podcast - February 16, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Black & Spirit Crew hit all the notes on arguably the world's most hated spirit--Islay Scotch! If you want to know why whisky connoisseurs from all over love peaty, smoky malts, we'll be breaking it down for you in this episode. Find out our favorite go-to products from Islay, as well as ...
S03E24 Black & Spirited: Neat vs Water vs Ice?
Black & Spirited Podcast - December 29, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThere's nothing like a large ice ball to cool down the perfect glass of whiskey. Or is it…? There's always people who try to tell you how to drink your bourbon, or your rum, or any other drink that you've paid your good money for. Well, the Black & Spirited Crew has our opinions, too. Tune ...
S03E23 Black & Spirited Cocktails Holidays Edition
Black & Spirited Podcast - December 22, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIt's the MOST wonderful time of the year! The Black & Spirited Crew is here to share secrets to great holiday cocktails--whether you're hosting at home, or gifting to others--whether you're shooting for classic or bougie! As always, we've got your back for Christmas and New Year's celebration...
S03E22 Black & Spirited Tips to Starting a Spirits Library
Black & Spirited Podcast - October 20, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCheck your library card expiration date because on this episode, the Black & Spirited Crew dives into building a true spirits library at home for your drinking pleasure! First, what IS a spirits library, and where do you to start? Don't worry, we'll take care of you--whether you've already go...
REBROADCAST Black & Spirited 30 Days of Bourbon
Black & Spirited Podcast - September 01, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSeptember is Bourbon Heritage Month, and the Black & Spirited Crew is taking the 30-day Bourbon Challenge. We're sharing the rules and our ideas for how YOU can survive drinking a different bourbon every day in the month! We'll help you map out your neat pours and/or cocktails to keep you in ...
S03E21 Black & Spirited Pours and Craft Beer Pairings
Black & Spirited Podcast - August 18, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHow did we go from a Boilermaker--a shot in a glass of beer--to today's evolution of drinking craft beers with fine (and not so fine) whiskies? All whiskey starts off as a beer, so this should be a natural pairing, right? The Black & Spirited Crew talks through some excellent methods of choos...
S03E20 Black & Spirited Tennessee Bourbon (w/ Mike Frazier of Reverence Bourbon)
Black & Spirited Podcast - August 04, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWe're sipping Tennessee bourbon with innovator and entrepreneur Mike Frazier of Reverence Bourbon. This Memphis native gives the Black & Spirited Crew the insiders' look into his journey from startup to selling out of a premier bourbon brand all over the country. So join us as we dive into wh...
S03E19 Black & Spirited Distillery Gig Work
Black & Spirited Podcast - June 16, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsHave you ever thought about what it would take for you to get in on the production side of your favorite spirit? The Black & Spirited Crew shares current trends around what's going on in the spirits industry, and how you can jumpstart your career in the distilling, marketing, and administrativ...
S03E18 A Black & Spirited Glamping Trip!!!
Black & Spirited Podcast - June 02, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWe went GLAMPING ya'll!!! The Black & Spirited Crew lets you in on our little vacation deep in East Texas woods. A bit of rain didn't hold us back to start off the trip, and it definitely didn't keep the grills from firing up or the pours from flowing! We'll dive into the variety of spirits ...
S03E17 Black & Spirited and Rye!!!
Black & Spirited Podcast - May 19, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsRye whiskey keeps coming up in the podcast and our "The Finish" tastings, and it's about time it got its own episode! The Black & Spirited Crew gives you a little history of rye, how you can transition from bourbon and other spirits to rye, and some great rye cocktails for you to try. We'll a...
S03E16 Black & UNspirited Non-alcoholic Drinks & Cocktails
Black & Spirited Podcast - May 12, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAre you "sober curious" or looking for some reason to go dry or low-proof with your spirits? Then THIS is the episode for you. The Black & Spirited Crew shares our "why's", talk about the benefits & pitfalls of going the non-alcoholic route, and some reasonable alternatives to help you bridg...
S03E15 Black & Spirited Whiskey in D.C. (w/ Troy Hughes of Mount Pleasant Club Whiskey)
Black & Spirited Podcast - April 28, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsYou might think the story of our guest starts with a 110-year old whiskey bottle found in the attic of his new Washington, D.C, Mount Pleasant neighborhood home that kicked off not only a rejuvenated whiskey brand, but also a tremendous book on the history of distilling in DC. Troy Hughes talk...
S03E14 A Black & Spirited Trip to New Orleans
Black & Spirited Podcast - April 14, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWe've been talking about it for months, and now it's time for the Black & Spirited Crew to recap the 2023 New Orleans Bourbon Festival! We truly drank and ate our way through the French Quarter, Frenchman Street, the Warehouse District and beyond. Get information on the educational classes yo...
S03E13 Black & Spirited and Rum!!!
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 31, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWhether you're mixing it, or drinking it straight, rum is one of the most versatile spirits out there, and it's truly produced around the globe. The Crew takes you on a journey from the overlooked bottom shelf bottles, through the overproof mid-levels, and all the way up to the best premium si...
S03E12 Black & Spirited Cocktails (w/ The Old Fashioned Barrister)
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 17, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Black & Spirited Crew sit down with attorney, author and Executive Bourbon Steward, Brandi Lowery aka The Old Fashioned Barrister to talk cocktails and entrepreneurship! You know it's going to be a Spirited conversation as they talk about her brand's beginnings and the explosion she's had ...
REBROADCAST: Black & Spirited Paddy's Day Edition (w/ James Jones & Monica Miller)
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 16, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Crew dives into their St. Patrick's Day shenanigans from years past, and share their favorite drams and pints with you for the holiday! And Jeff & Monica talk about their time on the Emerald Isle and the love story that spawned from a Paddy's Day party. Of course, you'll want to know wha...
S03E11 Your Black & Spirited Wine & Whiskey Festival Guide
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 10, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGoing to a whiskey festival soon? The Black & Spirited Crew shares their favorite events around the world that they like to attend to drink & be merry! You'll get your guide from your first steps into the door of the tasting hall, through all the educational sessions and sampling booths, and ...
S03E10 Black & Spirited Guide to Building Your Spirits Library
Black & Spirited Podcast - March 03, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThere's levels to this thang! You've got the home wet bar, and there's the spirits "collection" where you've spilled over onto a dedicated cabinet. But then there's the whiskey or spirits library--way more than you can possibly drink in a lifetime. The Crew talks about the joys AND pitfalls ...
S03E09 Black & Spirited and ABC (Armagnac, Brandy & Cognac)
Black & Spirited Podcast - February 17, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Black & Spirited Crew dives deep into the fruit of the vine (or tree, or orchard) as we talk about the ABC's of fruit distilled spirits. Many of us had some type of experience with brandies of some sort at a young age, but times have changed. Ready to step your game up as we take you arou...
S03E08 Black & Spirited "Best of" Lists; Best Pours of 2022
Black & Spirited Podcast - February 10, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWe all have our favorite "Best of" lists that like to compare our tastes against--whether it be books, movies, cars, or SPIRITS! In this episode we dive into some of the "Best of" lists out there, and also recall our favorite pours over the last year. And, yes, it's been a LONG 12 months. So...
Before You Go: Join Us for News
Before You Go - January 24, 2023 02:15 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWe've got exciting news coming up--which may explain why Before You Go will be in Memphis a number of times to set up for Season 4. Sign up for our Before You Go newsletter and find out!! Here's the link: https://forms.gle/VQRAmVRdrefDmFjo7 Thanks, BYG Fam!
S03E07 REBROADCAST: Black & Spirited Gift Giving!!!
Black & Spirited Podcast - December 12, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings"They" say it's better to give than to receive. As we continue the holiday season, the Black & Spirited Crew dives into how to give the perfect gift to friends and love ones. What to know how to avoid the side eyed "What were you thinking??" from your people? Or do you want to get ideas of bo...
S03E06 Black & Spirited Survival at a "Regular" Bar
Black & Spirited Podcast - October 13, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFor those of you with "elevated" palates out there, a lot of times you can find yourself away from your home collection when out at a local dive or casual dining restaurant. We've all been there, but don't worry! The Black & Spirited Crew shares their tips & tricks to get by when you're sippin...
S03E05 Black & Spirited and Ready to Drink (RTDs)!!!
Black & Spirited Podcast - October 09, 2022 21:45 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Black & Spirited Crew cut up a little bit talking about RTDs. Who actually enjoys Ready-to-Drink beverages anyway? Well, the market shows that lots of consumers are tipping just that way. Tired of making your own simple syrups? Need convenience when you're about to step out of the house?...
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