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We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events where liquor store owners force grown men to act like 5th graders in exchange for a chance to buy a bottle of Weller at retail. The Hard Proof is on a mission to revitalize the whiskey industry and take it back to a time when whiskey was purcha ...
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There are so many "Old" whiskeys these days! Old Elk, Old Grand Dad, Old Line, Old Overholt, Old Barton, Old Medley, Old Taylor, the list goes on and on and on... So today, Benny brought a handful of his favorites to blind the guys on. Youtube: https://youtu.be/TFiOXS-rRxo Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
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It's mail-day at the studio! This week we had some interesting bottles arrive at our doorstep, and we'll be breaking them down top-to-bottom. Will the marketing make or break these pours? Join us and find out! YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO17g0klVf Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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Join JP, Benny, and The Lawman this week for a very special, and very blurry episode of The Hard Proof! Joined by special guest Luke Rodgers of the Blurry Creatures Podcast, this episode blends the best of both bourbon and Bigfoot. Follow All Things Blurry Creatures: https://www.blurrycreatures.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/IA52VdID36o?si=fLgaQzQO…
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Wait, you mean to tell me JP is STILL upset about Blantons? In 2024? No... it can't be true... Wait, wait... What's he doing with that bottle?? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehardproof/videos Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
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As if whiskey and taters weren't enough, the guys bring back some old segments to spice things up. Wings? BMX bikes and lube? Oh great... here we go again... YouTube: https://youtu.be/cW10iyDD1Uo?si=10fquTLMSkECJ7SK Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…
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The day has finally arrived. Welcome to Episode 1 of The Hard Proof! Join JP, JD, The Lawman, and Benny The Kid as they blind some pours, talk whiskey favorites, and maybe even point a few fingers along the way... Youtube: https://youtu.be/k3skcuiijOA?si=6ejduRLFNw7K0WCt Website: https://thehardproof.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
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Whether its a whiskey advent calendar or a special bottle you can't find nearby, Flaviar has been offering spirits drinkers a way to taste new brands from the comfort of their home. We talk with Alex Conison, VP of Marketing at Flaviar, on whiskey trends and how the brand leverages affiliate marketing to get the word out about its offerings.…
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Watch the full video trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_PO7QFnmJc&ab_channel=TheHardProof We’re tired of it. Tired of the cryptic tasting notes. Tired of the elaborate marketing schemes. Tired of the pretentious plague that has sickened the whiskey industry for far too long now. We’ve had enough of the mind-boggling allocated bottle events …
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What started with a trip to a tiki bar has turned into a passion for rum unmatched by few. We sit down with rum influencer Bryan Inman (@therumchampion) who has turned his rum obsession into a thriving online community in under a year. From his recent rum curious club events to his online rum lover community Bryan is just getting his journey starte…
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From Netflix’s “DrinkMasters” to shaking it up behind the bar, we sit down with D.C. based Kapri Robinson (@kapri.possible) on our podcast “Eat. Drink. Social.” We hear how the show impacted her social media and how she used her popularity to help promote her non-profit @chocolate.citys.best to support more diversity in the industry. Kapri also sha…
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We sit down with Tracie Franklin of @spirited_tracie to learn how she became a whiskey educator, public speaker, consultant, and distiller. In her previous life, she traveled the world performing in theatre productions and now uses those skills to share her passion for whiskey with diverse groups. You can find her on Today Show, CBS This Morning, a…
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Thank you for all your years of listening, supporting, and spreading the word about our show. This journey has gone far beyond our greatest expectations, and it's all thanks to you. Cheers! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…
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It's with a heavy heart that we announce the Blue Collar Bourbon Show will be ending March 29th, 2023. Thank you for your continued support over the nearly 5 years we have been on this journey, it means the world to us. Learn More: Hotline: (888) 572-3889 - Press 2, and leave a message Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lastin…
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This week we're taking a virtual tour of a viral speakeasy! Join us as we chat with our friend Sterling about he and his wife's hidden-door speakeasy, the R-Bar! Learn More: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_r_bar Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at http…
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Despite Mind-Games-Madness and D-Rock's complications, the guys still manage to agree on something... Heck, they might just agree on everything! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a…
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Friday is here! And so is a new limited offering from our good friends at Woodford Reserve. Join us for our review of the 2022 Master's Collection Historic Barrel Entry Bourbon. Learn More: Woodford Reserve: https://www.woodfordreserve.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Pri…
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JP brings the pours and the wonderings this week! We'd love to hear D-Rock's thoughts on the Wildcard Wondering, but he's busy... getting an oil change? Guess the show must go on! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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So nice we had to have it twice! Our friends at Old Line Spirits sent us their Single Malt Whiskey for us to try, and even though we fluffed with it a few weeks back, we enjoyed it so much we had to record a bonus about it. It's also JP's first time tasting it, so will it join the list of single malts he hates, or break through to be a buy? Learn M…
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In true D-Rock fashion, nothing can ever be simple. Whether it's introducing a try-scale, or flipping the fluffer on it's head, no part of the Blue Collar Bourbon Show is safe from his shenanigans! Well... except maybe Choose Your Cheers... Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lasting…
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Mail-call! Our dear friends at Barrell Craft Spirits have sent us their latest offering, Barrell Bourbon Batch 34, for review. This high proof bourbon is bound to be delicious, but will that taste justify the high price tag? Tune in to find out! Learn More: Barrell Craft Spirits: https://www.barrellbourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee…
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This week we are joined by Jordan Tice of the bluegrass quartet Hawktail! After a new gameshow from the mad mind of JD, we blind Jordan on some blue-collar pours. Does JD dare to trash an episode with a special guest? Tune in to find out! Learn More: Hawktail: https://www.padiddlerecords.com/hawktail Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecolla…
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We may be short on hosts this week, but we're certainly not short on fantastic pours! Join us for a special bonus where friend of the show "JR" brings in some of his favorite "less than blue collar" pours for us to taste and review. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia Se…
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It's Wildcard Week at Blue Collar Bourbon, and this time he's teamed up with Beer Boi to bring a little something special! Also, JD has had enough with AI... Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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From D-Rock's very own personal collection, join us for our review of Buffalo Trace's limited offering: The Old Charter Oak French Oak Bourbon. Will we give it a oui oui or a non? Tune in and find out! Learn More: Old Charter Oak: https://www.oldcharteroak.com/story/french Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: http…
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D-Rock shakes things up this week with some truly unique pours! Also, JP and JD team up to bring a "wildcard wondering" to the table. Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…
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Join us for an extra-hot mail call, as we review the latest Larceny Barrel Proof offering from our friends at Heaven Hill. Learn More: Heaven Hill: https://heavenhilldistillery.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…
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Mind games aren't the only games being played today. Join us as JD brings not only the pours, but a whole new segment to the show! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…
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This week our friends at Corazón sent us their latest offerings from the Expresiones lineup! Join us for our review of these fine tequilas rested in Eagle Rare 17 Year and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Barrels. Learn More: Corazón: https://www.tequilacorazon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/las…
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New Year, same Wildcard! This week, JP brought us two new left-of-center pours to blind us on, one of which we think may have been distilled artificial intelligence? Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
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New Year, new bourbon! Join us for our review of Barrell's latest offering, the Barrell Bourbon New Year 2023. Learn More: Barrell Craft Spirits: https://www.barrellbourbon.com Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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After a brief holiday hiatus, we are back in business! This week D-Rock is bringing the pours. Will he trash the new year or ring it in with a couple of buys? Join us to find out! Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecollarbourbon Lasting Media: https://linktr.ee/lastingmedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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As we head into Dry January we sit down with Natalie Battaglia of @themindfulmocktail to get her take on how influencers can best interact with the sober curious crowd. Since the shutdown she has amassed an audience of 68K followers by sharing alcohol-free recipes that are full of flavor. She also shares her tips for gaining engagement on social fr…
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Join us yet again for one of our favorite interviews in recent memory! On this bonus episode we check in with Master Blender Victoria Butler to talk about her background, as well as the amazing history behind the Uncle Nearest brand. During the interview we also review their Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey as well as their Master Blend Editi…
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Today we're taking a trip back in time to enjoy one of our favorite past episodes. Join us yet again as we blind taste test some blue collar pours with former SEC and NFL star Dexter McCluster. Want to get in on exclusive Blue Collar perks? Visit: https://www.patreon.com/bluecollarbourbon Learn More: Blue Collar Bourbon: https://linktr.ee/bluecolla…
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