Jason and Jordon crack open Penelope Light Whiskey to see whether this lighter-profile release justifies its ~$100 price tag. They dig into the nose, palate, finish, proof, and overall drinkability while comparing it to the rest of Penelope’s l...

In this festive holiday tasting, Matt, Jason, and Drew explore the surprisingly storied history of eggnog, from its centuries-old origins to why Americans drink so much of it today. Then the real fun starts: the crew taste-tests multiple eggnog...

Jason and Jordon sit down to review Little Book “The Infinite” Batch 2, the 2025 release from Freddie Noe’s experimental Little Book series. They break down the nose, palate, finish, blend components, and whether this year’s batch lives up to t...

We teamed up with Brandon from Ethereal Brewing to dive into the weirdest holiday drinking traditions from America and around the world. From New Year’s Eve and Drinksgiving to Krampusnacht, Christmas Adam, and Hanukkah’s eight days of drinking...

We finally did it, we cracked open a bottle of barrel-aged Malört, which might be the most cursed idea in drinking history. Matt, Jason, and Drew put their taste buds (and mental health) on the line to see whether aging Malört in oak b...

We sat down with Brandon from Ethereal Brewing to celebrate their 11-year anniversary and talk about the state of the craft beer industry. With sales dipping nationwide, shifting customer tastes, and big breweries changing strategy, we wanted t...

We got our hands on Oreo’s full Thanksgiving flavor lineup, and the results were…interesting. Matt and Jason taste all six limited-edition cookies...pumpkin pie, apple pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potato, creamed corn, and the infamous turkey &a...

Congress is pushing a nationwide ban on hemp-derived THC beverages, and the ripple effects are massive, especially in Kentucky where a huge chunk of America’s hemp is grown and processed. Matt and Jason break down what the federal bill actually...

Jason and Jordon sit down to review Side Project’s Shin Shin, one of the brewery’s newest and most talked-about dessert stouts. We break down the sweetness, barrel character, viscosity, mouthfeel, chocolate profile, and how Shin Shin stacks up ...

We hit Goose Island Prop Day 2025, the biggest Bourbon County release event of the year, and we’re breaking down everything: the lines, the bottles, the crowd, the variants, the mystery pours, the hits, the misses, and whether the whole thing i...

We finally got our hands on Goose Island’s King Henry II, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most legendary American barleywines ever made.In this review, Matt, Jason, and Nick dive into its flavor profile, barrel influence,...

What do you eat when you know it’s your last meal on Earth?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Kendra explore the darkly fascinating world of death row last meals, from the bizarre to the strangely poetic...

Xül Brewing doesn’t do boring, and their 2025 Kill The Lights Stout proves it.In this Arsenic Culture review, Matt, Jason, and Drew review Xül’s latest imperial stout release and talk about the brewery’s own Kill T...

From fried squirrel to pickled bologna, this one gets weird.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Kendra explore the bizarre, nostalgic, and uniquely Appalachian foods that shaped eastern Kentucky. From Depression-e...

Penelope just launched their first-ever Cigar Blend release, Chapter 1, and it’s already got people talking.In this Arsenic Culture review, Matt and Jason sit down with Penelope’s newest limited release to see if the hype is justified. ...

Sometimes the best conversations happen somewhere between the gas station and the beer fest.In this Arsenic Culture “travel-cast,” Matt, Jason, and Drew hit the road to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Kill The Lights Beer Fest hos...

It’s one of the most anticipated bourbon drops of the year, but is it really that good?In this review, Matt and Jason open the Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 2025 and put it to the test. From the first nose to the final sip, we ...

Everyone’s had one. Nobody really understands them.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon tackle the hangover: what causes it, what doesn’t, and which “cures” are total BS. From hydration packs to greasy break...

Wild Turkey just dropped what might be the best bourbon of the year, and they’re saying it’s the last ever release in their legendary Master’s Keep series.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon crack open Mast...

Beer. Weed. Sex. Food. Freedom.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon unpack what makes Europe so different from the U.S., and maybe, just maybe, better. From the way they treat alcohol and marijuana to how th...

It finally happened: we’re doing our first official bourbon review, and we’re starting with a heavy hitter: Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon dive into the bottle that...

 It’s not just any bourbon collectible, this one’s a piece of whiskey history. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordon get their hands on a vintage Eagle Rare decanter, one of the most coveted (and biz...

It’s cheap, it’s bright yellow, and it’s awesome.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Jordan crack open a bottle of Mellow Corn, the legendary bottom-shelf whiskey that’s managed to earn cult status. We talk about ...

Does your bourbon, beer, or wine actually taste better in a fancy glass, or is that just pretentious hype? From Red Solo cups to Glencairns, beer boots to wine stems, the Arsenic Culture crew debates whether proper glassware really changes the ...

Remember when shots were the ultimate party move? From Three Wise Men to buttery nipples, the 90s and 2000s were packed with ridiculous shot recipes and everyone was ordering them. But where did shots culture go?In this episode of Arsen...