Man Cave Happy Hour

Send us a textOld Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the second part of our conversation.https://www.oldforester.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 textOld Forester has a long storied past and Jamie and Augie get the whole story from Detroit Senior Sales Consultant Bryan Gluth. We walk through the amazing line up of Old Forester whiskeys and get the stories that go along with them. Science, history, taste and bourbon. So much to talk about we had to break it in two. Here is the first part of our conversation. https://www.oldforester.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 textSteve Rubin wrote the enclopedia on James Bond Movies and The Twilight Zone. He also create a children's book about Ann Frank's cat. We dive into the Bond book and talk about some of the men behind the character. What drink was the go to for Bond really? The martini or champange? https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Jay-Rubin/e/B000APP8IY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_sharehttps://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 textSummer Sips - 10 perfect bourbon cocktails for summer.11 actually. Jamie has a list of 10 great bourbon cocktails and Matt adds one of his own.https://www.liquor.com/recipes/suffering-bastard/ https://www.liquor.com/slideshows/summer-bourbon-cocktails/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 text5 Question Show Down with Joe Louis Bourbon. Jamie and Matt face off with 5 no holds barred questions over a pour (or two)https://joelouisspirits.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 textTime for Just a Taste. Jamie and Matt share a pour of the Redemption Rye from A&B Liquor  and review it. 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 textFounders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom.  We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing.  Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer.https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/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 textFounders Brewing Company Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki Live from Founders Detroit Taproom.  We meet Jeremy and find out about his journey in to brewing.  Just a Taste of all the great brews on tap for summer.https://foundersbrewing.com/brewery/detroit/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 textThe Man Cave is a podcast for everyone, it's about stories, and Cynn Coburn is never short of stories to share. One of her most recent adventures is taking over the DISSIDENT Cigar brand. Cynn launches a promotional tour of in Michigan with the first stop at Cigar Fellas Cigar Lounge in Davidson Michigan. Jamie catches up with Cynn for a smoke and an update on the cigar line and whiskey. https://www.cynnister.com/https://ovejanegracigars.com/pages/dissidenthttps://www.facebook.com/cynncoburnhttps://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 textMixing it up again with Joe Louis Bourbon we are in for another triple treat with three great cocktails from the latest Shaker and Spoon box. This month is the "Bring on the Bourbon" box. One of the cocktails is called "Is It Summer Yet?" From the creative mind of Sam Jimenez. Sam is a 27-year veteran of the food and beverage industry, a crafter of cocktails, and a connoisseur of Mexico's agave-based spirits, from mezcal and raicilla to tequila and bacanora. He currently represents small-batch craft distilleries that are working to keep Mexico’s unique liquid culture alive.https://shakerandspoon.com/https://joelouisspirits.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 Matt entertain regular listener Steve. We open the studio doors for Just a Taste of I.W. Harper Bourbon. https://www.iwharper.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textJamie, Matt, and August are joined by Mike from Blake’s Hard Cider. We get an update from the Kentucky Bourbons Boys. We talk to two of the drivers who are ready and willing to chauffer you around the Bourbon  Trail.  Steve and David have a ton of experience to make your bourbon experience the best. https://www.kentuckybourbonboys.com/ https://www.blakeshardcider.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textCocktail time with Amani Macaulay the co-founder of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey. We enjoyed some amazing drinks stirred up in the studio. Jamie, Matt, & August are joined by Chief 1 Love, Rob Griffin, as Amani mixes up the cocktails.  We tried the Pineapple Whiskey Mule, Make Me Blush,  and a Manhattan (see the recipes below and more at the Duke & Dame website). Chief brought in the RX Water for us to try and updated us on all his projects.  https://drinkrxwater.com/https://dukeanddame.com/PINEAPPLE MULEIngredients2 oz Duke & Dame1 oz Pineapple Juice1/4 –  1/2 oz Lemon JuiceGinger BeerShake, Pour over ice in a Mule Mug, garnish with a Rosemary sprig MAKE ME BLUSHIngredients2 oz Duke & Dame1 oz fresh grapefruit juice1/2 oz Red Wine1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1/2 oz agaveShake, Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a edible flowerMANHATTANIngredients2 oz Duke & Dame3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1 dash Orange BittersStir, Strain into glass with Ice, garnish with Luxardo Cherryht

Send us a textSara Alvord from A Flavor Journal joins us to create a custom cocktail in honor of the Champion of them all Joe Louis. Brand Manager of Joe Louis Bourbon, Tonya Cole, joins us as well as we mix up the Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber.  Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber2 oz. Joe Louis Bourbon1 oz. Brown Sugar Syrup (equal parts brown sugar and super hot water - I did 1/4 cup of each, combined them in a jar, and shook it until they combined!)½ oz. fresh Orange juice½ oz. fresh lemon juice2 dashes Orange bitters2 dashes angostura bittersCombine everything in a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain over a giant ice cube in a chilled glass.https://aflavorjournal.com/https://joelouisspirits.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny

Send us a textJamie and Matt have honor of speaking with Lord Carnarvon from Highclere Castle to get the insights into the botanicals and oats used in the baskets to create Highclere Castle Gin. Adam Von Gootkin and Lord Carnarvon have been able to craft a unique award winning gin. We find out how this partnership began and get some hints as to what is next.  Something amazing is the chance to connect with the innovative crowd sharing project where you can buy into the next steps Highclere Castle Gin takes. The actual Downtown Abbey is ready to star in yet another installment of the Downtown Abbey series with another  movie.  https://highclerecastlegin.com/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www.WearingFunny.com

Send us a textBlake's Hard Cider and Track Suit 8 at Whiskey in the JarAmazing charity event at Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck coming up, Tracksuit 8. August Gitschlag is back and bringing friends. Auggie gives us all the info on Tracksuit 8 and introduces us to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is one of the main sponsors of Tracksuit 8. Mike share his story, the story of Blake's and has some delicious samples to take for a test drive. All this to promote the great fundraising event Tracksuit 8 happening April 15, 2022 at Whiskey. It all benefits the Detroit Friendship House. See the link below to donate and get more info if we have passed the event date. https://www.blakeshardcider.com/https://www.facebook.com/hamtramckwhiskeyhttps://www.detroitfriendshiphouse.org/https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.Man

Send us a textSignature cocktails are popular for wedding and even just home gatherings. We needed a Man Cave Signature Drink.  Sara from "A Flavor Journal" customized a cocktail called the Witty Comeback. Sara calls it a warm your soul cocktail and we agree.  We made our own Ginger Simple Syrup and pulled in a fine Redemption Rye Barrel Pice from A&B Liquor Stores Find Sara's full break down of the cocktail on her Journal along with some amazing photography and story. Thank you Sara, and Cheers!This is right from "A Flavor Journal" INGREDIENTS FOR THE WITTY COMEBACK COCKTAIL:2 oz. Rye Whiskey1/2 oz. Amaro (like Averna)1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice1/4 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1/4 oz. Ginger Simple Syrup2 dashes Orange Bittershttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.com Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit Matt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerchwww.WearingFunny.com https://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHourwww.ManCaveHappyHour.comJamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroitMatt Fox @fox_beazlefoxMerch www

Send us a textJamie and Matt talk to Tonya Cole the Brand Community Director for Joe Louis Bourbon. She is also the host of The Making of Champions Podcast sponsored by Joe Louis Bourbon. Joe is making some moves and is now available in more places than ever before. https://joelouisspirits.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 Matt dive into a beauty of a Bottle In Bond Bourbon for Bottled In Bond day March 3, 2022. We toast with Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bottled In Bond.  We discuss 8 Bargain Bourbons (several BIB) you should know about and review what it takes to be Bottled In Bond. The 8 suggested bourbons are courtesy of Forbes magazine.https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemicallef/2019/10/01/eight-exceptional-bourbon-values-that-you-have-probably-never-heard-off/?sh=52b3180e333dhttps://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 Matt are livin in a box, a cocktail box.  We talk to the creators of Shaker & Spoon a subscription service for cocktail mixing and recipes. With a background as designers Mike & Anna have create an amazing service for anyone to up their cocktail game. https://shakerandspoon.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