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...

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 ...