Man Cave Happy Hour

Send us a textHalf way to St. Patrick's Day calls for a blind tasting of Irish Whiskeys.Who will come out on top?  Matt Fox gets the biggest surprise in his pick. Kat helps us with the blind pours and David Wright, The Motor City Hypnotist, joins Jamie, Matt, and August for a stroll through these Irish beauties. Writer's TearsBushmills - Black BushProper 122 Gingers Jamison's Black Barrelhttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie and August checking in with Steve and Tim from the Kentucky Bourbon Boys (should be a band name). Their curated tours of the Bourbon Trail are unmatched. News from the trail and more. Jamie and August give a taste test of a Maker's Mark Private Select bottle from Meijer. It is what they call the 'Lightning Bottle'. Plus we look at some 'happy accidents' that became special releases. https://www.kentuckybourbonboys.com/This is the story about the happy accidents:https://www.gobourbon.com/happy-accidents-five-of-bourbons-best-mistake-bottles/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie, Matt, and August head to Lake Orion and visit with the owner of the Wine Social, Doug Jones. Doug has created an amazing space for wine and so much more.  We also have Leo Gibson one of the powers behind Whistle Pig whiskey and now Bhakta Spirits. Joined his college buddy Raj Bhakta as he launched Whistle Pig and now is with him again as they present Bhakta Spirits. We get the story of the origins of both Whistle Pig and how it almost never happened and the birth of Bhakta.https://wine-social.com/https://www.bhaktaspirits.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie, Matt, and August head to the Eastern Palace Club in Hazel Park for a chat with the owner Mike Pierce about the creation of this space and the beach cocktails on the menu. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textTocororo in Eastern Market - Happy Hour Story HourJamie and August visit with owners of Tocororo, Connor Payne and David Previch. In the space that was formerly Stache International space in Eastern Market Dave and Connor launch Tocororo. named for an exotic bird the drinks and the space are colorful and tasty. https://tocororodetroit.com/https://www.facebook.com/tocororodetroithttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textRecorded on June 14, 2023 - National Bourbon DayDetroit City Distillery - National Bourbon DayDetroit City Distillery - National Bourbon Day toast and news from Garrett Passiak join us to find out what is new at DCD. Hint: It is an Experience not to be missed. In the studio with Jamie is special co-host Spencer Burke. https://www.detroitcitydistillery.com/https://www.whiskeyfactorydetroit.com/https://www.facebook.com/DetroitCityDistillery/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textWhiskey and cocktails play a big part of the movies and characters. Here's a look at some of our favorites.Jamie, Matt & August sip our way through some of the most popular and obscure movie cocktail and whiskey references.We have a welcome pour of Blanton's in honor of John Wick, and then mix up some Manhattans like in "Some Like It Hot" as we work our way through the best.  Some of our Favs:John Wick, The Big Lebowski, James Bond, Star Wars,  Casablanca, Lost in Translation, Goodfellas, the Kingsmen, Old Forester, Statesman, Great Gatsby, Some Like it Hot, Star Trek, Groundhog's Day, and so many more.   Cheers to the Movies. Here are some of the sites that got us talking:https://flaviar.com/blog/bourbon-movies/https://www.chicagobourbon.org/2017/01/23/bourbon-in-the-movies-six-unforgettable-scenes/https://uproxx.com/life/best-whiskey-scenes-in-movies/https://screenrant.com/most-iconic-signature-drinks-movies/#mint-julep-the-great-gatsby-2013---stream-on-hbo-maxhttp

Send us a textWhile launching his Three Chord Bourbon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Neil Giraldo came through Michigan and Jamie was able to sit with him for a special chat. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textMixing it up with Vernors and Bourbon. How well do they mix? Jamie, August, and Matt put it to the test and mix up a special Man Cave Cocktail just for the occasion. The cocktail:Man Cave Happy Hour Double Barrel Motor City Cocktail2oz. Bourbon (Wild Turkey 101)4oz. Vernors5 dashes Angostura BittersGarnish with 3 Luxardo Cherries (be sure to get plenty of Luxardo juice to spill  into the cocktail as you grab the cherries)In a rocks glass combine Bourbon, Vernors, and bitters . Stir well. Add one large cocktail ice cube. Add cherries on a toothpick and stir again.  Enjoy. Make it a Mule by adding a 1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime preparing the drink in a pint glass (or mule mug). Replace the cherries with a lime wedge and fill the remainder of the glass with Veronors.  This is the "Man Cave Motor City Mule"Here is the article where we pulled historical info:https://www.awesomemitten.com/vernors-michigans-oldest-soda/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan

Send us a textJamie, Matt, and Augie take the show on the road to Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck to preview the upcoming Tracksuit Nine and talk to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is a very generous sponsor for Tracksuit and we are happy to have them. We get the tracksuit origin story from Conrad and Mikey pops in to let us know about all the great raffle items this year. https://www.blakeshardcider.com/https://www.facebook.com/hamtramckwhiskeyhttps://www.detroitfriendshiphouse.org/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie, Matt and August venture to the Packard Proving Grounds for the Whiskey Classic. There is a lot more than whiskey at the event. Cigars, cars, and all sorts of spirits. We started our trip at the Whiskey Classic with tequila from Padre Azul. Joining us is  Auday Arabo from Benchmark Beverage Company who represents Padre Azul Tequila. He walks us through the different expressions and the story behind Padre Azul. https://padreazul.com/https://benchmarkbeverage.com/https://packardprovinggrounds.org/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textGuests today are Owen Burke and Tony Piraino the owners of the Firebird Tavern in Greektown. The story behind the evolution of the Firebird Tavern project and how bourbon barrel picks are part of experience that make people avid fans of the Firebird. https://www.firebirdtavern.com/https://www.facebook.com/FirebirdTavern/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie, August, and Matt invite the Triaxial Mead team into the studio for a tasting of the array meads available from Triaxial Meads.  Barry, Mike, Paul joined forces to create this brand. We get the story of these meadsmiths and the amazing line of expressions they present. Some great things on tap and new canned projects coming this year. https://triaxialmeads.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie and Matt continue the celebration of 5 years of the Man Cave by cracking a special bottle of Old Forester Statesman. The movie connect to The Kingsmen. A special visitor Pat Akerley (DJ Tool) joins us. Pat wrote and performed the Man Cave Happy Hour theme song. We revisit that, the recording of it and lots of other dusty other memories. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textPresidents, 46 and counting. Most every one had a different taste for spirits and cocktails a scant few abstained from the drink. On this President's  Day we run through some of the choices of our past presidents. Joining us for the conversation is fan of the show and fan of bourbon, George Munger.  He shares with us some information on President Truman. Truman was one of the leaders that consumed the most and bourbon in particular. Matt Fox tips his hat to President John F. Kennedy by mixing up one of his favorites, the Bloody Mary.  August has two tributes for the episode. First up a shot of Screwball, PEANUTbutter whiskey, a toast to President Jimmy Carter. Second up is a cocktail named for a president, McKinley's Delight.  Here is the recipe August created for us. https://www.liquor.com/recipes/mckinleys-delight/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourMerch www.WearingFunny.comHere is a fun Chat GPT article we generated on the subject:Cocktails have been a staple of American culture for

Send us a textWhat was your favorite whiskey of the past year? Jack Daniel's Bottle in Bond very interesting.Jamie, Matt, and August give the whiskey that was rated the #1 most interesting whiskey of 2022 and look over the whole list from Whiskey Advocate.  We were surprised to see that Jack Daniel's hit the top spot. Even more surprising was the taste itself.  Jack Daniel's has a hit on their hands with the Bottled in Bond expression. Here is the article from Whiskey Advocate:https://whiskyadvocate.com/top20/top20/2022Our conversation with Chris Fletcher the Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's from Episode 18https://www.buzzsprout.com/1897842/9657502https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.comhttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie & Matt talk to Adam von Gootkin of Highclere Castle Gin and Nick Melillo from Foundation Cigars about the very special 100th anniversary celebration and the special releases.  More details on Limited Edition Barrel-Aged gin. Talk about luxury… This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun by famed archaeologist Howard Carter with the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Carnarvon’s Great Grandfather. Founders of Highclere Castle Gin; Lord Carnarvon (Godson to The Queen) and CEO Adam von Gootkin have decided that to commemorate the anniversary, have barrel-aged Highclere Castle Gin for the last 2 years in Armagnac, Scotch, and American Oak barrels. Thus, creating a glorious spirit of Barrel Aged Highclere Castle Gin!  We also worked with famous Egyptologists John & Colleen Darnell on the bottle design to be as authentic to Egypt as possible and we nailed it! The bottle was a year in the making and simply stunning. There are only 2000 cases which will only be a

Send us a textMan Cave Happy Hour -  Whiskey Classic Preview - Episode 143Jamie, Matt, and August preview what is on tap for the live recording at the Whiskey Classic coming up at the Packard Proving Grounds. We talk to Mike DiMercurio, Regional Sales Manager for Ranch Road & North Forest Kreme. They will have several offerings at the Classic.  We also speak with Jesus from the Traverse City Whiskey Company. excited to share some interesting new pours out of TC.Here is a link to save if you are coming to the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-whiskey-classic-2022-whiskey-bourbon-cocktails-cars-tickets-453041157297?aff=JamiCarlinhttps://www.chankaskawines.com/content/north-forest-kreme https://www.tcwhiskey.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie & Matt are rewinding to Episode 4 to revisit a couple early guests. Giving a couple pre-made cocktails a try along with a taste of the base whiskeys.Iron Fish Distillery and Coppercraft Distillery offer some interesting cocktail creations. We try the pre-made old fashion from Iron Fish and the canned Whiskey and Ginger from Coppercraft. https://ironfishdistillery.com/https://coppercraftdistillery.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.comhttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie and Augie dive in to a gorgeous bottle of Willett Pot Still.  This special bottle has a special taste. https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.comhttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com