Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

Episode Thirteen

On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes, Adam, Paul, and Jerry host Ryan from Fire & Flask Distillery to taste and talk about his purple corn bourbon. The conversation covers Ryan’s Navy background, the distillery’s experimental mash bills, small-barrel aging, candid tasting notes, and cigar pairings.They also discuss Fire & Flask’s transparency, the Founders Club and WeFunder campaign, upcoming batches and specialty releases, and where to find the bourbon in Kentucky (Total Wine, Party Source) plus the distillery’s socials and website for more details.

Episode Twelve

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry take listeners on a loose, lively episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes exploring clear spirits — from legal white dogs to old moonshine — alongside cigar pairings and beard-care finds. Expect side-by-side tastings (Belmont Farms, Laws, Buffalo Trace white dog, Chattanooga and more), bold homemade pours like honey‑bun rye and peach brandy, and candid cigar chat.Interwoven are hands-on stories from distiller visits, tasting notes, and a spotlight on Sunshine State grooming oils and squeeze butters. Pour a glass, light a cigar, and enjoy an unscripted ride through whiskey, beards, and good company.

Episode Eleven

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — Adam, Paul, and Jerry taste Heaven Hill's Grain-to-Glass bourbons and rye, pair them with a Hayes Gray "Patriots" cigar, and review Everyman Jack beard products. They discuss pricing and mash bills, compare pours side-by-side, talk cigar notes and veteran-supporting producers, and announce a charity giveaway to benefit veterans.

Veterans Day Episode

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry welcome Carlos de Leon of Monte de Leon Cigars for a Veterans Day episode focused on veteran-owned and veteran-supporting brands. The show features cigar talk and pairings with 10th Mountain Rye, a look at veteran-run beard products, and stories from Carlos about building his traveling humidor and cigar line.The episode also highlights community support with a charity-driven giveaway, practical advice on starting a cigar brand (licenses, permits, taxes), and the show’s mantra "Figure It The Fuck Out"—mixing candid conversation, tastings, and veteran camaraderie.

Episode Ten

Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with Cynn and Joshua Coburn of Dissident Cigars to explore blending, boutique cigar production, and life running a seed-to-smoke operation in Nicaragua.
The episode covers the creation of the Penelope cigar whiskey collaboration, tasting and pairing notes, factory and field stories, and how culture and terroir shape their cigars.
Expect laid-back cigar talk, whiskey pairings, beard-product mentions, travel tales, and insider perspectives on the cigar industry’s craftsmanship and innovation.

Episode Nine

In this Halloween episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, Adam, Paul, and Jerry pour spooky cocktails (candy‑corn syrup old‑fashioneds, a blackberry mango ‘Fiend’, and a boozy butterbeer), taste a mango‑chile beer, and smoke Crown Heads’ Blood Medicine cigar while trading whiskey and pairing notes.They also review beard and grooming products, share cocktail recipes and tasting impressions, and highlight charity efforts supporting veterans and first responders. Pour a drink, light a cigar, and enjoy the ride.

Episode Eight

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, where hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry run through whiskey pours, a cigar pairing, and beard product samples. In this episode they taste an Angel's Envy port-finished single barrel, a Seelbach's Private Reserve 8-year at high proof, and chat about Maker's and Benchmark picks while smoking a West Tampa White Lancero.
They also review Dapper Yankee beard oils—great scents and ingredients but a heavy, shiny feel that didn’t absorb well for them—share store-pick finds and pricing tips, and close with quick tasting notes and recommendations.

Episode Seven

Jerry, Paul, and Adam (in spirit) taste four Rebel bourbon samples blind — Rebel 100, Rebel Small Batch 110, Rebel 6‑Year, and a Kyle Busch single‑barrel release — comparing noses, palates, proofs, prices, and rankings. They unpack wheat‑forward notes, fruity/candy flavors, and which bottles stand out as price performers.Listen as they reveal the bottles, debate favorites, and share pairing ideas with cigars and future blind tasting plans.

Episode Six Part 2

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — part two with Tanya and John Aldi of The Beard Apothecary. In this episode the hosts and guests dive into the trial-and-error behind creating oils, balms, and a hypoallergenic tattoo balm, explain ingredient choices, and share grooming routines that keep beards healthy and itch-free.
Conversation then turns to cigars, whiskey, and community: tasting notes, favorite sticks like Three Kingdoms, pairing choices, veteran-focused events, and the importance of supporting local makers. Practical tips, product stories, and a giveaway round out the episode.

Episode Six Part 1

Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with John and Tanya of Beard Apothecary to trace the brand's origins, product development, and high-quality ingredients behind their beard oils, whipped butter, washes, and upcoming tattoo balm.The relaxed episode mixes thoughtful product impressions with whiskey and cigar pairings, community stories, and lively music and concert tangents for a fun, lifestyle-focused conversation.