# whiskey — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover whiskey. Page: Feed: --- ## Ep 241 - Backyard Pours _2026-08-17 · Bourbon Boyz_ Joined by Jake Hahn and Ryan Hansen. We talk about Chicken Cock selling, and Peerless Whiskey. After a long evening of drinking this is a wild one. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19623367-ep-241-backyard-pours.mp3) ## Ep 240 - Amans Table Mistakes New Whiskey Drinkers Make _2026-08-10 · Bourbon Boyz_ Brandon and I are back at Amans Table talking about Mistakes we all made when we got into the hobby of drinking whiskey seriously. Follow us on all social media platforms X, Instagram, and Tiktok [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19623359-ep-240-amans-table-mistakes-new-whiskey-drinkers-make.mp3) ## Ep 239 - Still Austin, Brethern of Fools and Random Topics (New Segment Stories from Summerfest) _2026-07-27 · Bourbon Boyz_ Brandon brings a single barrel Still Austin Rye. We talk about it and taste it. We also dive into some random fun topics as per usual. Tell stories about my one trip to TX. Stories about my kids and their nighttime hijinks. Follow the podcast on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Follow Brandon on all platforms also. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19501554-ep-239-still-austin-brethern-of-fools-and-random-topics-new-segment-stories-from-summerfest.mp3) ## [My illicit Poitín Chat with Al Poitíno](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-illicit-poitn-chat-with-al-poitno) _2026-07-27 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My illicit Poitín Chat with Al Poitíno. I visited Al (pseudonym) deep in the high bogs of the mountains of the North West of Ireland..... to discover his amazing hidden still. We chatted about his homebrew supply business - Hooley Homebrew - and we went through his still set-up and practices in making Ireland's native spirit - Poitín.... pronounced Potcheen... Al Poitíno has garnered a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_illicit_Potcheen_Chat_with_Al_Poitno.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## Ep 238 - Jack 14 Batch 2 and Summer Jobs (Stories from Summerfest) _2026-07-20 · Bourbon Boyz_ Brandon and I review the newest batch of Jack 14. We talk about some summer jobs we use to have when we were younger. Other random silliness. Follow the podcast on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Follow Brandon on all platforms. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19501566-ep-238-jack-14-batch-2-and-summer-jobs-stories-from-summerfest.mp3) ## Ep 237 - Mythical Picks (J Mattingly and Old Louisville) _2026-07-16 · Bourbon Boyz_ Brandon and I talk about my latest J Mattingly single barrel as well as Barton 19. As per usual we talk about random topics also. New segment for awhile called Stories from Summerfest Follow the pod on Instagram, X, and Facebook Follow Brandon on all platforms. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19501520-ep-237-mythical-picks-j-mattingly-and-old-louisville.mp3) ## [My Irish Whiskey Technical File Chat with Dr Fionnán O'Connor](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-irish-whiskey-technical-file-chat-with-dr-fionnn-oconnor) _2026-07-11 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Irish Whiskey Technical File Chat with Dr Fionnán O'Connor. The legislation governing how Irish whiskey can be made is going through a review process at the moment. The consensus amongst every producer on the island is that it needs to change and is not historically accurate. This will allow distilleries to produce and market Pot Still Irish Whiskey and Grain Irish Whiskey to alter… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Irish_Whiskey_Tecnical_File_Chat_with_Dr_Fionnn_OConnor.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [My Ballina Distillery Chat with Stacey Longworth](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-ballina-distillery-chat-with-stacey-longworth) _2026-07-07 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Ballina Distillery Chat with Blending Manager Stacey Longworth. I visited Stacey in what used to be called Connacht Distillery in Co Mayo. Terroir Distillers, a French drinks company, bought Connacht Distillery in 2024 and it is now rebranded as Ballina Distillery. They have double and triple Distilled Single Malt releases as their first releases. All of this liquid was distilled at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Ballina_Distillery_Chat_with_Stacey_Longworth.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## Ep 236 - Amans Table How does Craft live on and Nanny Problems _2026-07-07 · Bourbon Boyz_ Aman, Wes, and I talk about how Craft carved out a place in the current oversaturated market. They both give their opinions on what craft is to them. We also get into some issues I'm having with my Nanny. Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook. Follow Brandon Mattox aka Shotim on Facebook and Instagram (@sho3tym) [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19456192-ep-236-amans-table-how-does-craft-live-on-and-nanny-problems.mp3) ## [My Irish Distillers History Chat with Archivist Carol Quinn](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-irish-distillers-history-chat-with-archivist-carol-quinn) _2026-06-26 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Irish Distillers History Chat with Archivist Carol Quinn. This is my third Chat with Carol and they always seem to be better than the last. Carol is so knowledgeable on the history of Cork Distilleries Company, the precursor to Irish Distillers. I joined Carol in her archive, at The Distillers Cottage in Midleton Distillery and we had a great chat about how Irish Distillers evolved… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Irish_Distillers_History_Chat_with_Carol_Quinn.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2W50EytcyJkB) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## Ep 235 - Craft what is it good for _2026-06-18 · Bourbon Boyz_ Sorry technical difficulties with my laptop means I couldn’t add the theme music this week. Brandon and I change locations to Brandon’s Bat Cave. Informing air filtration system is the third member of the pod this week. A great discussion on what we thing Craft is and other topics follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and/or TikTok [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19364869-ep-235-craft-what-is-it-good-for.mp3) ## [My State of the Industry Chat with John Teeling](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-state-of-the-industry-chat-with-john-teeling) _2026-06-17 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My State of the Industry Chat with John Teeling.. John Teeling is the current owner of Great Northern Distillery, founder of Cooley Distillery in 1988 and has also been involved in precious minerals and metal exploration and mining for most of his life. He was a lecturer in economics back in the day and his insight into world markts, especially as they pertain to whiskey, is nearly… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_State_of_the_Industry_Chat_with_John_Teeling.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [My Belfast Whiskey Week Chat 2026 with Paul Kane](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-belfast-whiskey-week-chat-2026-with-paul-kane) _2026-06-11 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Belfast Whiskey Week Chat 2026 with Paul Kane. Paul Kane founded Belfast Whiskey Week in 2019. This will be it's 9th year running over 9 days from 24th July - 01st August 2026. This year's festival have an amazing array of events, including 3 sub-festivals, all running in the amazing bars and areas of Belfast city centre. Tickets are now Live for most events and, again, it's a crazy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Belfast_Whiskey_Week_2026_Chat_with_Paul_Kane.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## Ep 234 - Old Grandad 7 BIB and Saz 125 Proof _2026-06-07 · Bourbon Boyz_ Brandon and I in the den reviewing some whiskey. We may or may not go off the rails a couple times on random topics. But we review Old Gran Dad 7 BIB and Saz 125 in the process. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19118308-ep-234-old-grandad-7-bib-and-saz-125-proof.mp3) ## [What the Record Actually Shows: An Annotated Timeline of the Bricks & Minifigs Salem Case](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-06-05-bam-salem-annotated-timeline/) _2026-06-05 · fusion94.org_ BAM published its own timeline titled 'What We Presently Believe Actually Happened.' Here is the same chronology with the sourcing checked, the self-attributed claims flagged, and the documented record placed next to the company's version. ## [A 'Devastating Social Media Campaign': BAM's Salem Press Release Is a Blame-Shift](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-06-05-bam-salem-press-release-blame-shift/) _2026-06-05 · fusion94.org_ BAM's June 4 press release announces a 'mutual agreement to part ways' with its Salem franchise owners and pins the blame on a former franchisee. Read closely, it reads less like an accounting and more like a deflection, and its companion timeline makes the seams show. ## [Ammon McNeff and Legally Mine - and why it matters](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-06-01-ammon-mcneff-legally-mine/) _2026-06-01 · fusion94.org_ Before he was CEO of Bricks & Minifigs, Ammon McNeff was president of Legally Mine, a Utah outfit that, for a fee, teaches doctors and business owners how to make themselves judgment-proof. A look at who McNeff is, what Legally Mine actually sells, the federal class action it litigated (Eliasieh v. Legally Mine), the BBB complaint record, and why an asset-protection background is uncomfortable… ## Ep 233 - Amans Table Shelfers _2026-05-31 · Bourbon Boyz_ I'm back at Amans Table without Brandon and add Parker to the mic. We try and discuss several bourbons that can easily be found on any store shelf. Check us out on Instagram, TikTok, and X [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19118256-ep-233-amans-table-shelfers.mp3) ## [Rubber Ducks, a Six-Figure LEGO Collection, and a Police Department Under the Spotlight](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-05-30-bam-american-fork-pd/) _2026-05-30 · fusion94.org_ Two irreconcilable stories about the same arrest: a captured small-town police department jailing a journalist for helping recover a stolen Star Wars LEGO collection, or an LA content creator arrested after a multi-day harassment campaign at a private home. A look at what the American Fork Police Department record actually says about Reckless Ben's arrest, how the Oregon consignment dispute… ## [My Dingle Distillery Chat with Elliot Hughes](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-dingle-distillery-chat-with-elliot-hughes) _2026-05-29 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Dingle Distillery Chat with Elliot Hughes. Elliot is carrying on the family legacy at the head of Dingle Distillery and The Porterhouse Group. I sat with Elliot ...... and his 2 doggies..... in his kitchen and had a fantastic chat about his journey with 'The Family Business'. Dingle Distillery and it's whiskey, gin and vodka is known worldwide and it was great to get a behind the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Dingle_Chat_with_Elliot_Hughes.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nHQL1GNoaMse) _2026-05-29 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [The Leaked Bricks & Minifigs Crisis Memo: How Corporate's Own Playbook Undercuts Its "Independent Franchisee" Defense](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-05-28-leaked-bam-memo/) _2026-05-28 · fusion94.org_ A purported internal Bricks & Minifigs corporate memo to franchisees: coaching them on canned scripts, comment shutdowns, review flagging, platform takedowns, and a "from defense to offense" legal campaign, leaked through the latest Reckless Ben video. Why the memo, if authentic, undercuts BAM's "independent franchisee" defense, and how Oregon's anti-SLAPP statute (ORS 31.150), prior-restraint… ## [Bambu Lab, OrcaSlicer, and the Fight Over Who Controls Your Printer](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-05-26-bambu-agpl/) _2026-05-26 · fusion94.org_ Bambu Lab posted an official statement defending their GitHub takedown of an OrcaSlicer fork. Nearly 1,000 community replies later, the trust crisis in the 3D printing space is deeper than ever. Here's the full breakdown. ## [How Bricks & Minifigs Allegedly Stole an Old Man's Star Wars LEGO Collection, and Why the Internet Is Burning It Down](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-05-25-bricks-and-minifigs/) _2026-05-25 · fusion94.org_ A family's $200,000 Star Wars LEGO collection, a franchise seizure, removed ownership stickers, a YouTuber's "LEGO cult," and a 30-page criminal investigation now with the Marion County DA. A full walkthrough of the Mansell / Bricks & Minifigs case: the documented facts, the Oregon statutes and case law that frame it (ORS 164.085, 164.095, 164.057, 164.061, 124.100; Mustola v. Toddy; Viado v.… ## Ep 232 - Sazerac opens a TN Distillery _2026-05-25 · Bourbon Boyz_ To start any opinions I share in this podcast are just that my opinions not based on anything I know from working for Sazerac. Brandon and I are back in the Den discussing Sazerac opening a distillery for TN whiskey in TN. Well buying one and changing the name. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/130991/episodes/19118314-ep-232-sazerac-opens-a-tn-distillery.mp3) ## [Why Docusaurus Is the Wrong Default for Most Docs Teams](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-04-23-why-docusaurus-is-a-bad-enterprise-docs-as-code-solution/) _2026-04-24 · fusion94.org_ Docusaurus wins demos and loses the long game. For most teams it quietly turns documentation into a frontend project, narrows who can contribute, and accumulates maintenance debt that compounds. Here's what actually goes wrong, and why MkDocs + Material is the better default for team-owned docs. ## [My Irish Whiskey Association Chat with Director Eoin O'Catháin](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-irish-whiskey-association-chat-with-director-eoin-ocathin) _2026-04-23 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Irish Whiskey Association Chat with Director Eoin O'Catháin. Eoin has been Director of the IWA for over 2.5 years. We sat for a chat in a busy Doheny & Nesbitt pub on Dublin's Baggot St, a real charming boozer in the heart of Dublin city. Eoin and I chatted about how the IWA advocates for and protects the Irish Whiskey category internationally and went down many other… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Irish_Whiskey_Association_Chat_with_Director_Eoin_OCathin.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [My Harbourview Whiskey Hotel Chat with Adrian McLaughlin](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-harbourview-whiskey-hotel-chat-with-adrian-mclaughlin) _2026-04-14 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Harbourview Whiskey Hotel Chat with Adrian McLaughlin. Adrian, along with a few other lads, has created Ireland's first whiskey hotel, above in Co Antrim. The hotel has an amazing Wee Bar, to chill out in. A hugely diverse selection of whiskeys to choose from, a cask room where you can bottle your own whiskey straight from the cask, a rhib boat that can bring you the short trip… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Harbourview_Whiskey_Hotel_Chat_with_Adrian_McLoughlin.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [My Bushmills Chat with Master Distiller Colum Egan](https://whiskeychatspodcast.libsyn.com/my-bushmills-chat-with-master-distiller-colum-egan) _2026-04-07 · Whiskey Chats_ Join me for My Bushmills Chat with Master Distiller Colum Egan. Colum has worked at Bushmills Distillery since the 90's, before becoming Master Distiller in 2002. He grew up in Portarlington, Co Laois, but a local Antrim girl drew him North, where he has enjoyed an illustrious career in Bushmills Distillery. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: www.boanndistillery.ie… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/whiskeychatspodcast/My_Bushmills_Distillery_Chat_with_Master_Distiller_Colum_Egan.mp3?dest-id=2824049) ## [Anthropic Just Closed the Subscription Loophole - And Why It Might Backfire](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-04-04-anthropic-kills-claude-subscriptions-for-third-party-tools/) _2026-04-04 · fusion94.org_ Starting April 4, 2026, Anthropic cut off Claude Pro and Max subscription access for third-party tools like OpenClaw. Here's what happened, why they did it, and why it might be a bad move long-term. ## [Help me rename this newsletter?](https://bloodandwhiskey.substack.com/p/help-me-rename-this-newsletter) _2026-03-21 · Neal Thompson · Blood & Whiskey_ After a yearlong hiatus, I'm back with news, books, booze... and thoughts on revival. ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W0sAcvPOyDmA) _2026-03-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Week One: Launching DamageLabs, Reviving CLAHub, and Shipping PTM 1.0](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-03-20-damagelabs-week-one/) _2026-03-20 · fusion94.org_ In seven days I launched a company site, revived a dead open source project, shipped a 14-year-old gem to 1.0, standardized a production VM, and wrote about all of it. Here's everything that happened in DamageLabs' first week. ## [A Warning regarding Liquor Stars](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-01-15-warning-liquor-stars/) _2026-01-15 · fusion94.org_ This post server as a warning to consumers concerning purchases at liquorstars.com ## [Bourbon vs Rye vs Wheat](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-01-04-bourbon-rye-wheat/) _2026-01-04 · fusion94.org_ This post takes a deep dive into the world of American whiskey, explaining how mash bill composition (corn, rye, or wheat) influences the taste, mouthfeel, and character of bourbon, rye, and wheated whiskeys. By breaking down their shared foundation and unique grain-driven traits, it helps readers understand and choose spirits that match their personal palate. ## [Bourbon 101](https://fusion94.org/blog/2026-01-03-bourbon-101/) _2026-01-03 · fusion94.org_ This guide takes a deeper, more deliberate look at the relationship between whiskey and bourbon, moving beyond quick definitions into why those definitions exist and how they shape what ends up in your glass. ## [Scotch and Irish Whiskey Explained](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-12-30-scotch-vs-irish/) _2025-12-30 · fusion94.org_ Explaining the key differences between Scotch and Irish whiskey, from distillation methods and peat usage to regional flavor profiles, while guiding beginners toward finding their perfect pour. ## [8-Week Garmin-Powered Golf Improvement Plan](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-10-25-garmin-golf-improvement-plan/) _2025-10-25 · fusion94.org_ The 8-Week Garmin-Powered Golf Improvement Plan, a structured, data-driven roadmap using the Garmin fēnix 8, Approach CT10 sensors, and Garmin Golf App. ## [Golfing with Garmin](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-10-23-golfing-with-garmin/) _2025-10-23 · fusion94.org_ Learn how Garmin's fēnix 8, Approach CT10 sensors, and Golf app combine to deliver real-time insights and post-round analytics. ## [The Sports Card Market Is Booming on eBay Here Are the Numbers](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-08-19-the-sports-card-market-is-booming-on-ebay-here-are-the-numbers/) _2025-08-19 · fusion94.org_ The sports card and trading card market is experiencing unprecedented growth on eBay, with some cards outperforming traditional investments. ## [Decoding the Box Game: Understanding Topps Trading Card Product Types](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-07-23-decoding-the-box-game-understanding-topps-trading-card-product-types/) _2025-07-23 · fusion94.org_ A comprehensive guide to understanding the differences between Topps Jumbo, Hobby, Retail, Blaster, and Hanger boxes - and which one is right for your collecting goals. ## [When Cards Outpaced Stocks: Comparing Market Bubbles from 2016-2024](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-07-21-when-cards-outpaced-stocks-comparing-market-bubbles-from-2016-2024/) _2025-07-21 · fusion94.org_ An analysis of how the sports card market's meteoric rise and fall paralleled, and sometimes exceeded, the stock market's performance from 2016 to 2024. ## [The DJI Drone Ban: Who's Really Behind the Push to Ground Chinese Drones?](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-07-18-dji-drone-ban-who-is-behind-it/) _2025-07-18 · fusion94.org_ An in-depth examination of the proposed DJI drone ban in Congress, the key players pushing for it, the security concerns raised, and the potential motivations beyond national security, including economic protectionism and industry lobbying efforts. ## [The Art of Sports Card Comps: A Guide to Pricing and Listing on eBay](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-07-17-sports-card-ebay-listing-comps-guide/) _2025-07-17 · fusion94.org_ Master the art of finding accurate comparables and creating compelling eBay listings for sports cards. Learn the tools, techniques, and strategies that separate successful sellers from the rest. ## [The Remote Manager's Toolkit: Systems I Built for Leading Distributed SRE Teams](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-07-16-remote-managers-toolkit-distributed-sre-teams/) _2025-07-16 · fusion94.org_ A practical guide to the systems, tools, and processes I've developed for effectively leading distributed SRE teams across time zones, including specific implementations and lessons learned. ## [From Apple Park to Remote Ranch: Lessons in Engineering Leadership Transformation](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-07-08-from-apple-park-to-remote-ranch/) _2025-07-08 · fusion94.org_ Reflections on transitioning from managing teams at Apple's campus to leading distributed SRE teams at GEICO, and transforming traditional IT organizations into engineering-focused cultures. ## [Benchy's Gone Wild - The Complete Story](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-01-25-benchys/) _2025-01-25 · fusion94.org_ How a beloved 3D printing test model became the center of a licensing controversy that shook the maker community ## [AMS Humidity Control - The Complete Guide](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-01-24-ams-dry-pods/) _2025-01-24 · fusion94.org_ A comprehensive guide to controlling humidity in your Bambu Lab AMS with DryPods ## [Blood & Whiskey #40](https://bloodandwhiskey.substack.com/p/blood-and-whiskey-40) _2025-01-16 · Neal Thompson · Blood & Whiskey_ Birthday, new years, hiatus + bye-for-now mish-mash edition... ## [Fitness Goals](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-01-01-fitness-goals/) _2025-01-02 · fusion94.org_ ## [Reading Goals](https://fusion94.org/blog/2025-01-01-reading-goals/) _2025-01-01 · fusion94.org_ Reading is fundamental ## [Wishful Thinking](https://fusion94.org/blog/2024-12-24-wishful-thinking/) _2024-12-24 · fusion94.org_ Life, it's a wonderful thing