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...

For years, people have said red wine is good for your heart or that booze in moderation can be healthy… but is any of that actually true?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra dig into the science (and the BS) aroun...

Buckfast Tonic Wine is infamous: 15% alcohol, insane caffeine levels, and a reputation for fueling crime in the UK and Ireland. But how bad can it really be?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew crack open actual bot...

What exactly is Warehouse X at Buffalo Trace,  and why does everyone in bourbon keep talking about it?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the legendary Warehouse X, Buffalo Trace’s experimental rickho...

Ever been told your bourbon has to go with steak, or that wine magically pairs with cheese? Is there real science behind food and drink pairings, or is it just pretentious BS?In this episode of Arsenic Cu...

Bourbon store picks are everywhere, but how do you know if you’ve found a good one? From red flags to hidden gems, not all picks are created equal.In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew break down the world of store p...

Non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails are everywhere, but why are they suddenly blowing up? From millennials skipping booze to bars charging $20 for an NA cocktail, the rise of “sober curious” culture has everyone talking.In this episode ...

It’s one of the most heated debates in craft beer culture: should kids be welcome in breweries, or should taprooms stay adults-only?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Pierre take on the “crotch goblin” q...

Every scene has them: the people who know more, drink rarer bottles, and love to remind you about it. From craft beer to bourbon to cocktails, gatekeeping has become part of drinking culture… but does it ruin the fun?In this episode of ...

Everyone keeps asking if bourbon is “dead”… but maybe the real question is: what’s next?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Pierre dive into the future of bourbon and cocktail culture. From bottle hoarding and lim...

THC drinks are showing up everywhere, from dispensaries to mainstream bars, but are they the next big thing in booze culture, or just another passing fad?In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and guest Pierre dive into ...

Everyone’s got an opinion online but how much of it is real, and how much is just hype? From bourbon reviews to the endless cycle of snack ratings, we break down whether you can actually trust what people are saying… and what makes a review wor...

Remember when “going out” just meant cheap drinks and loud music? These days it’s a whole different game. Breweries now double as concert venues, restaurants, and community hangouts, but are we getting what we actually want out of the experienc...

From limited-edition bourbon to highly anticipated rye, these are the whiskey releases still to come in 2025 that you’ll want to know about before they hit the shelves. Matt, Jason, and Jordon break down the bottles we’re most excited for, why ...

From rare bourbon drops to anticipated rye releases, these are the whiskeys still to come in 2025 that you need to know about.In tomorrow’s episode, Matt, Jason, and Jordon cover:🥃 The bottles with the most hype🥃 Which re...

From George Clooney’s billion-dollar tequila to Kendall Jenner’s controversial 818, celebrity booze brands are everywhere. But do people actually like them or are we just buying whatever fame tells us to?In this episode, Matt, Jason, an...

Canned cocktails are everywhere now: on shelves, in coolers, and in your buddy’s hand at the pool. But are they actually good... or just the new hard seltzer scam? In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew run through a lineup of ready-to-drink co...

Why do we spend hundreds, or even thousands, on bottles we might never open? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of liquor collecting, hype culture, FOMO, and the way booze becomes a status symbol. Whether you're building a bunker...

Are dive bars going extinct? In this episode, we pour one out for the sticky floors, jukeboxes, and crusty charm of America's best (and worst) drinking holes. Matt, Jason, and Drew dive into what really makes a dive bar, whether they’re being r...

Tipping: everyone has an opinion, but no one agrees. Are you tipping too much? Not enough? And what do you actually owe your bartender?We dive into the weird rules, unwritten etiquette, and the psychology of tipping in bars and restauran...