Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry celebrate National Bourbon Day with a laid-back tasting of legacy bourbons—Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Old Forester, E.H. Taylor, Booker's, Wild Turkey, Green River and more—paired with a Perdomo Reserve Champagne Anniversary cigar. They trade tasting notes, history (including bottled‑in‑bond), and collector stories while comparing store picks and samples.Expect candid banter, whiskey-cigar pairing tips, bargain-hunting tales, upcoming guest previews, and friendly reminders to enjoy bourbon and cigars responsibly.

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — where whiskey, cigars, and beard products are a lifestyle. Hosts Jerry and Paul welcome Chris, founder of Elegant Sasquatch Grooming, to talk brand evolution, scent creation, and small-batch beardcare. From rebranding and building a website to crafting unique scents like Burton's Beard Potion No.7 and Big Fig Energy, they discuss oil blends, balms, butters, shaving products in development, and charity drops.They also digress into bourbon preferences, wrestling and sports chatter, shipping challenges, and humorous tangents about pickles and Malort — all packed into a relaxed, long-form conversation that blends product info with personality. Pour a glass, light one up, and enjoy the ride.

On this Memorial Day special the hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry honor fallen heroes while tasting an array of bourbons — spotlighting the Evan Williams 250th single barrel — and pairing it with United Cigars’ Gold Star release that benefits veterans.Expect laid-back conversation on whiskey notes, cigar construction and charities, plus shop talk on humidor care, bottle hunting, and the community moments that make a good pour and smoke worth sharing.

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry stage a country-music celebrity whiskey shootout, tasting four bottles from artists like Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Riley Green, and Alan Jackson.They compare proofs, mash bills, distilleries, and tasting notes, rank their favorites (Gypsy and Silver Belly rise to the top), and discuss price, provenance, and the growing quality of celebrity spirits.The episode also features laid-back cigar talk, listener community notes, and a call to support veterans, first responders, and local charities.

Join Adam, Paul, and Jerry on Bourbon Beards and Belvederes as they taste side-by-side pours from Chattanooga and New Riff, smoke Bad Ash cigars, and compare how different proofs and char levels change flavor. They explore bright citrus wheat notes, deep caramel baking spice, and surprising pairings — then mix all three pours into one unforgettable blend.Pour a glass, light a cigar, and enjoy candid banter, tasting notes, and recommendations from three bearded whiskey fans.

On this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, Adam, Paul, and Jerry celebrate National Firefighters Day with firefighter-themed picks: an Old Hammer single-barrel bourbon selected by the Goshen Firefighters, a Mr. Fahrenheit cigar from Black Star Line, and firefighter-inspired beard products from Stash Salt. They taste ryes and bourbons (including a fruity, bubblegum note in the Old Hammer), discuss pairing flavors like dark chocolate and roasted nuts, and share candid product impressions.The hosts also reminisce about favorite distilleries and bottles (including Catoctin Creek and West Fork/Hugh Hammer finishes), talk whiskey pairings, and highlight charitable efforts like IgniteTheSpirit.org. Pour a glass and enjoy this laid-back episode of whiskey, cigars, and beard talk.

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry dig into bourbon market news, tastings, and on‑the‑road distillery visits. They discuss acquisition rumors around Brown‑Forman, whether the boom is correcting, and the return of hard‑to‑find bottles like OWA and Blanton’s.The trio taste and compare pours including a mysterious Jefferson’s 5‑year 100 proof and Ragged Branch Cowboy Cut, recap visits to Jack Daniel’s, Dickel, and Chattanooga, and highlight Jack’s limited releases and barrel‑pick stories.They also review an affordable Smokey Bear Maduro cigar, sample Dead Man’s Beard Co. beard oils, and remind listeners to support veterans and first responders. Pour a glass, light up, and enjoy the episode.

On this episode Bourbon Beards and Belvedere sits down with Antonius “AT” Fields to explore the origin and craft behind AT Field Cigars. AT explains his family tobacco roots, the decision to produce full-Dominican puros, and why each blend uses tobaccos aged at least 10 years.The conversation covers the three core blends — Connecticut, Corojo, and Maduro — construction and flavor notes, the remote blending process with Dr. Oscar Rodriguez, pairing ideas (from bourbons to Blue Moon) and how different sizes change a cigar’s profile.We also discuss the challenges of launching a boutique cigar brand, distribution in Jacksonville lounges and online partners, TPA community support, and AT’s plans for steady growth, merch, and future releases.

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down for a relaxed side-by-side episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, tasting a range of pours—from the Traveler Foolproof 121 proof to Smoke Eye Hill, Silk Velvet single-barrel, and Smoky Quartz V5—while pairing them with a bold Carolina Blue Maduro cigar. The show includes palate warmers, tasting notes, and candid reactions as the cigars shift flavors and reveal new layers in each whiskey.The episode also highlights small-batch and revival distilleries, discusses upcoming cigar festivals and events, and underscores support for veterans, first responders, and local communities. Expect thoughtful takes, lively banter, and recommendations for bottles and pairings worth seeking out.

On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes Adam, Paul, and Jerry host Mark and Mason of Bearded That Is All. The conversation covers Mark’s military service, the father–son–daughter team behind the brand, and their mission to support veterans through quality beard care.They discuss the long R&D process, signature scents like Brass & Bourbon, Warriors Rest, Freedom Fresh, and Final Flight, the carrier oil blend (jojoba, argan, meadowfoam seed, apricot kernel, castor, plus vitamin E), product plans (balm, shampoo), and the challenges of packaging, marketing, and scaling a small family business.The episode also touches on motorcycles, cigars, community partnerships, and veteran charities like Mission 22 — a mix of personal stories and practical insights for listeners who love whiskey, cigars, and great beard gear.