Oregon’s liquor agency was caught hoarding rare bourbon for themselves, and you won’t believe how deep the favoritism and sketchy behavior went. In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra break down the OLCC scandal, the shady ...

Welcome to another episode of The Spill, where Arsenic Culture dives deep into the boozy drama behind Pisco, a brandy-like spirit that's at the center of a long-standing rivalry between Peru and Chile. Matt, Jason, and Kendra sip, squabble, and...

A 25-year-old cold case. One beer can. And a DNA match that cracked the case, this is one of our wildest Heavy Pours yet.In this true crime twist, Kendra takes us through the bizarre and tragic murder of Dustin Kjersem, finally solved w...

What do a warrior medallion, an ancient amphora, and a secret blend of Mediterranean botanicals have in common? They’re all part of the mysterious and bold story of Metaxa—Greece’s signature spirit that defies easy categorization....

The Whiskey Trust wasn’t just about bourbon—it was a full-blown criminal syndicate. From strong-arm tactics and price-fixing to actual attempted bombings of rival distilleries, this was a booze empire built on intimidation and greed. Matt, Jaso...

This episode is not for the faint of liver. We asked: what alcohol is — or should be — illegal? From neon tourist trap moonshine to actual fermented spit beer (yes, really), we run down the worst offenders in the booze world.Also featur...

Dan Aykroyd didn’t just star in Ghostbusters—he believes in ghosts, aliens, and psychic energy. Naturally, he made a vodka filtered through ancient crystals and bottled in a glass skull.In this Heavy Pour, Matt, Jason, and Kendra explore th...

Wild Turkey asked Buffalo Trace for help. Buffalo Trace said, “Sure, we’ll use your recipe... but we’re gonna do it our way.” Fourteen years later, Wild Turkey tasted the final product and basically said, “Yeah, this ain’t it.” What followed is...

We crack open a bottle of Burgundy and uncork one of the wildest scams in wine history: the rise and fall of Rudy Kurniawan—the man who sold millions in fake bottles to billionaires, auction houses, and wine snobs alike.Matt ta...

What happens when a liquor store claims they landed the oldest Old Forester barrel pick ever — and then quietly walks it back? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason dive into a controversial New York store pick ...

Welcome to Arsenic Culture. This Heavy Pour dives deep into the elusive, “allegedly illegal” world of the bourbon secondary market. From Facebook secret groups and coded lingo to John Wick status bottles and $2,000 price tags, this episode expo...

Are crème liqueurs the ultimate guilty pleasure—or just boozy sugar bombs disguised as dessert? In this episode of The Spill, Matt and Jason crack open two neon-colored, cereal-inspired cream liqueurs—Bedrock Bliss (Fr...

🥂 We’re popping bottles, telling tales, and maybe (definitely) trying to saber a champagne bottle!This Heavy Pour celebrates our friends at The Void Sake Brewery winning gold at the SBANA People's Choice Awards, while diving into the incred...

Margaritas, myths, and some questionable decisions — welcome to our Cinco de Mayo Spill! 🍻 We break down what Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates, why America turned it into a drinking holiday, and some of our favorite chaotic Mexican restaurant ...

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...

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...

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...

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.<...

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? 👻👇...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...