
Arsenic Culture
Welcome to Arsenic Culture, a podcast and video covering hard to get items where we tell you if they're worth the trouble and cost of tracking them down. Co-hosted by Matt and Jason.
Episodes
118 episodes
A.H. Hirsch Bourbon: Opening The Legendary White Whale | Ep. 111
This week, Matt and Jason open one of the most legendary bottles in bourbon history: A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16-Year Bourbon. Distilled in 1974 at the now-lost Michter’s Distillery in Pennsylvania, Hirsch is one of the rarest and most sought-aft...
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Season 4
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Episode 111
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32:25

Drinking Overproof Rum in Jamaica Might’ve Been a Mistake | The Spill
We flew to Jamaica, stayed at Sandals Montego Bay, and did what any irresponsible podcast would do — cracked open a bottle of Wray & Nephew overproof rum and tested the limits of good judgment. This 126-proof Jamaican staple is everywhere o...
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24:02

How Fortaleza Tequila Resurrected a 150 Year Old Distillery | Ep. 110
We dive into the incredible history of Fortaleza Tequila — from its roots in the Sauza family to its modern-day revival of a 19th-century microdistillery. Is this the best artisanal tequila you can buy today? Join Matt and Jason as they sip thr...
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Season 4
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Episode 110
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28:14

Bruce Russell on the Return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year | The Spill
In this special Spill episode, Jason sits down with Bruce Russell of Wild Turkey—alongside Anthony and Kenny from The Mashup podcast—to talk bourbon heritage, brand legacy, and the much-anticipated return of Wild Turkey 101 8-Year Bourbon.<...
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The White Witch Of Rose Hall | Ep. 109
We finally made it to Rose Hall… and yes, we drank the Witch’s Brew 😬Ghost stories, haunted booze, and a possible murderer named Annie? You know we had to cover this one.What’s your theory—real witch or just a badass with bad PR? 👻👇...
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Season 4
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Episode 109
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26:56

Tokaji Wine: The Legendary Royal Drink of Hungary | Ep. 108
Once called “the wine of kings and the king of wines,” Tokaji wine has been sipped by emperors, popes, and power-hungry nobility for centuries. In this episode, we uncork the story behind Tokaji Aszú, Hungary’s iconic dessert wine—why it was on...
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Season 4
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Episode 108
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27:26

Bourbon Aged In 300 Year Old Oak | Ep. 107
Join us on our latest episode where we try a bourbon that was finished in barrels made from 300 year old oak. Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish bourbon from Bardstown Bourbon Company is featured. This one is a blend of 5 di...
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Season 4
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Episode 107
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27:33

The Great Booze Scam: Is "Premium" Worth It? | Ep. 106
Join us on as we dedicate an entire episode to tasting alcohol completely blind! We try a common bottle and a "rare" bottle from vodka, rum, tequila and bourbon. Our goal is to determine if premium is really worth it.Can we tell...
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Season 4
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Episode 106
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35:27

This Whiskey Is Made With Beaver Musk-E105
Join us on our latest episode where we talk about beavers and whiskey, and even better...a whiskey made from a beaver?Featured spirit: Eau de Musc from Tamworth Distilling. Description per their website: Eau de Musc proudl...
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Season 4
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Episode 105
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31:14

Go Home America, You're Drunk (and Side Project part 3)-E104
Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things alcohol, with a special emphasis on alcohol history in the United States. And of course we try a new beverage during our discussion. Another one from Side Project Brewing ...
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Season 4
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Episode 104
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34:07

This Country Drinks More Whiskey Than Anyone (It’s Not America)-E103
Join us on our latest episode where we talk about all things Indian Whisky. In this episode we try and review 2 single malt Indian whiskies from Rampur. Is Indian Whisky any good? How do they compare to Scotch? A...
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Season 4
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Episode 103
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29:51

Barrel Aging: Science Or Scam?-E102
Join us on our latest episode where we discuss barrel aging and the effect it has on beer. In this episode we review 3 barrel aged stouts that are aged only in barrels of different bourbon. Featured beers are: 1. Bo...
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Season 4
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Episode 102
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37:52

Bitter Call Saul: When Amaro Breaks Bad-E101
Join us on our latest episode where we break bad and explore the wild world of Amaro. Featured products are Song Cai May Amaro Bitters from Hanoi, Scarlet Apertivo from Japan and Aperol Orange ApertivoAre these the best bitters in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 101
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27:40

The King Of Kentucky-E100
Join us on our latest episode (Episode 100!) where we team up with our friends at The Mash Up. On this episode we try the King! King of Kentucky that is. The limited-edition 2024 release of King of Kentucky marks the seven...
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Season 4
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Episode 100
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29:05

The Harrowing Escape Of Takamine And His Coveted Koji Whiskey-E99
Join us on our latest episode where we try Japanese Whiskey created in America? Thanks to the patented Takamine Process, which uses Japanese Koji mold to help ferment the barley, this 8-year whiskey "perfectly blends rich umami character ...
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Season 4
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Episode 99
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36:45

Shochu And The Mold That Makes IT Great-E98
Join us on our latest episode where we try the most consumed spirit in Japan, Shochu. This Japanese distilled beverage is typically distilled from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar, though it is sometimes produced fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 98
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27:16

Stumbling Upon More Side Project Anniversary Whales-E97
Join us on our latest episode where we try another one of the Anniversary beers from Side Project. In this episode we review The Cellar Tenth Anniversary Barleywine. A Blend of Barrel-Aged Barleywines, including MJK and seve...
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Season 4
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Episode 97
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31:05

A $52 Bottle Of Bitters!-E96
Join us on this episode where we track down and try one of the most expensive bottles of bitters you can find. This 200-year Anniversary Limited Edition bottle of bitters is from Angostura and was made to celebrate the Angostura company's...
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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33:45

New Holland Dragon's Milk D&D 50th Anniversary-E95
Join us on our latest episode where we try one of the latest releases from New Holland, D20 Brew. This one is from a collaboration with Dungeons & Dragons for their 50th Anniversary in 2024. From New Holland's website, "Gather a...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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27:25

2024 Year In Review-E94
Join us on our latest episode where we reminisce about 2024. Watch and/or listen as we talk about some of our favorite moments from our past episodes and compile our own best of lists for 2024. Questions answered:What wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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31:43

Fireball & Eggnog, What Could Go Wrong?-E93
Join us on our latest episode where we try Eggnog and Fireball?!? This Yule Nog is an offering from the Sazerac Company (Buffalo Trace) that combines the blissful eggnog beverage with that top tier pour of Fireball...Is it worth i...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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34:13

The Best Booze You've Never Had-E92
Join us on this episode where we try Korea's most iconic spirit, and one of the most popular types of booze in the world, Soju. This national spirit of South Korea is known for being affordable and approachable with a full flavor profile....
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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30:35

UntitOld Overholt: The Maniacal Mennonite-E91led Episode
Join us on this episode where we try one of the latest releases from the Beam portfolio, Old Overholt Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey. This release is aged for 11 years and is 107.4 proof. But enough about the whiskey, let's talk...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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25:11

Maybe The Best Beer Of The Best Beers?-E90
Join us on our latest episode where we try one of the "best" beers from on of our favorite breweries. This new release is one of the top 5 highest rated beers from Side Project Brewing out of Missouri. In this episode we rev...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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33:33

Bourbon County 2024: Anticipating The New, Enjoying The Old-E89
Join us on our latest episode where we talk all things Bourbon County. Not about the actual county in Kentucky, but about the glorious liquid produced once a year from Goose Island Brewery in the form of their Bourbon County Brand Stout.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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30:28
