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Dale DeGroff Live on December 26: Tasting DeGroff Spirits

"The King of Cocktails" Dale DeGroff will mix up cocktails and join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer for a live chat on Tuesday, December 26th at 8 pm ET. They'll tate DeGroff Spirits, talk about cocktail trends, and predictions for 2024... join them on this channel! DeGroff Spirits, crafted by legendary mixologist and author Dale DeGroff in collaboration with Ted Breaux, offers DeGroff Italian-style Bitter Aperitivo and the New World Amaro. Both spirits are made at Clear Creek Distillery from natural botanical ingredients like fruits, roots, flowers, and leaves. These spirits are further enhanced with glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood, Oregon​.

Breckenridge Live Whiskey Tasting with Bryan Nolt

Join us Wed, Nov 29th at 8 pm ET here for a live Bourbon tasting: Denver Broncos 2023 Back-to-Back Bourbon Blend, Two Clans Blended Whiskey, Buddy Pass: Imperial Stout Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey, and more limited releases with Breckenridge Distillery CEO & Founder Bryan Nolt as he joins Bourbon expert Tom Fischer. They'll also explore future 2024 Bourbon releases and the core line of Breckenridge. Hint: Some may be more unique beer-finished Bourbon whiskey from breweries under the Tilray portfolio (Tilray also owns Breckenridge Distillery). Nolt and Fischer will look at upcoming industry trends and discuss the best Bourbons for the holidays from Breckenridge's core collection.

FEW Spirits and Alice in Chains: All Secrets Known Bourbon Live Tasting

Alice in Chains fans...watch as Bourbon expert Tom Fischer interviews the Founder and Master Distiller of FEW Spirits live on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 8 pm ET on this channel. Paul and Tom will be savoring and discussing the 2023 reissue of All Secrets Known Bourbon, a collaborative masterpiece from FEW Spirits and the rock legends Alice In Chains. This bourbon whiskey, finished in tequila barrels, is a limited-release collector's dream. Only 3,300 bottles were produced and the name is a reference to the title of track one on Alice In Chains’ fourth studio album "Black Gives Way To Blue, "which has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide and celebrates its 14th anniversary this year. To find your own bottle, visit fewspirits.com

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Cigar Saturday Live from Big Smoke Las Vegas: SP1014 Cigars

Watch Cigar Saturday Live tonight at 9 pm ET as SP1014 Cigars are at Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke Las Vegas 2023, and we're thrilled to have Sanj Patel, Matty Rock, and the team broadcasting live. Alongside them will be Bourbon expert Tom Fischer, right from BourbonBlog Headquarters. Don't miss out on the premiere appearance of the SP1014 Cigar at Big Smoke. Tune in as Sanj and Matty give into discussions and walk about the event for you to see.

Cigar Saturday: Andrew Thorp King

Join us this Cigar Saturday at 8 pm ET on Sept 23rd! Co-hosts Tom Fischer and Matty Rock are thrilled to welcome Andrew Thorp King, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who has founded not one, but two independent record labels—Thorp Records and Sailor's Grave Records. In addition to his ventures in the music industry, Andrew is also a fintech banker, novelist, bodybuilder, and author of 'Failure Rules'. Dive into his unique journey of transforming life's lows into highs. Watch live on this channel at 8 pm ET on Saturday night.

Hindostan Falls Heirloom Bourbon Tasting Live: Alan Bishop with Tom Fischer

Join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer on BourbonBlog tonight at 8 pm on this channel he interviews Spirits of French Lick Distillery Alchemist Alan Bishop. They'll explore 'HINDOSTAN FALLS Heirloom Bourbon'. Crafted with a unique blend of 150+ open-pollinated and landrace corns, this bourbon spotlights the diverse flavor profiles from the heirloom corn's distinct coloration and amino acid breakdown. Named after Hindostan Falls in Indiana, once a bustling town but abandoned after disease outbreaks, this bourbon pays tribute to a lost legacy. Watch live

Cigar Saturday Live: Pig Roast Broadcast

Enjoy Cigar and BBQ Pairings? Watch live tonight (SAT) at 8 pm ET from the Pig Roast at Wooden Indian in Havertown, Pennsylvania, Cigar Saturday is live with President & Founder Dave Mayer, Tom Fischer, Matty Rock, and Pedro Gomez. The annual event at Wooden Indian dates back years, and Dave tells us that Wooden Indian will soon celebrate 60 years in the business.

Pappy Van Winkle Collection, Cincinnati Works and On the Rocks Event

The entire Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and Rye WHiskey Collection could be yours! Or, you can be drinking the very best soon at a top-shelf event in Cincinnati. Join Bourbon expert Tom Fischer as he welcomes Wendy Kobler this Tues, July 25th at 8 pm ET live. Wendy is the VP of External Relations at Cincinnati Works and she will talk about the organization and the upcoming On The Rocks produced by Cincinnati Magazine where Tom Fischer will be appearing. Links to enter the raffle, event and all are below Pappy Raffle: https://www.classy.org/event/pappy-bourbon-raffle/e477733 On the Rocks Event, Cincinnati, OH August 13: https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/ontherocks/ Cincinnati Works: cincinnatiworks.org

Dan Barranco of Cigar Oasis on Cigar Saturday Tonight

Dan Barranco of Cigar Oasis joins Matty Rock and Tom Fischer on Cigar Saturday tonight at 8 pm ET, watch live on this channel. Dan Barranco has been an avid cigar enthusiast since 2012. He joined Cigar Oasis in 2019 as SalesMmanager after being a customer/user of the products for 4 years prior. Dan brings not only a love of finely crafted Cigars but almost 20 years of experience spanning the hospitality, entertainment, merchandising & Retail technology industries. Cigar Oasis was founded in 1997 by Albert (Al) Foundos to keep busy after retiring from his career in engineering. The Company continues operations within the family through his daughters Donna Foundos Oswald & Christine Beno Active electronic humidification was not prevalent until Cigar Oasis exhibited for the first time in 1998 at what was then called RTDA (PCA today). Cigar Oasis is now considered a leading solution used by retailers, manufacturers and global customers. For more information on products and services visit cigaroasis.com follow cigar oasis on Instagram at @cigaroasis or Facebook.com/cigaroasis follow Dan’s Shenanigans on Instagram @dannydevzz

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1.5 Million Cigars: Boosting Troop Morale with Cigars for Warriors on Cigar Saturday

1.5 million cigars donated and counting! Watch tonight at 8 pm ET Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer for an exclusive live session from PCA Las Vegas 2023 as they talk with Cigars for Warriorsteam about the amazing mission of Cigars for Warriors - a non-profit organization that has sent over 1.5 million cigars to our men and women in the military worldwide. Learn about the impact these donations have made on troop morale, and how you can help all while enjoying a delicious bourbon and cigar pairing. Visit CigarsforWarriors.org and mark your calendars for Cigar Saturday every week at 8 pm ET Saturday!

Kings County Bourbon Tasting with Colin Spoelman and Tom Fischer

A new 7-year-old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Whiskey, Coffee Whiskey, and Hazmat 158 proof rare release - all from Kings County - will be discussed, with Co-Founder and Distiller Colin Spoelman joining Bourbon Expert Tom Fischer on Thursday, July 6 at 8 pm ET on this channel. Tune in to catch up on the latest news from Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn and to hear about some of Colin's favorite Kings County releases ever.

Gortinore Distillers & Co Natterjack Irish Whiskey

Bourbon and Irish Whiskey Fans, watch live as Natterjack Irish Whiskey Founder Aidan Mehigan and Master Distiller Jordan Via of Gortinore Distillers & Co join whiskey expert Tom Fischer for a live Irish Whiskey tasting on Tuesday, June 27 at 8 pm ET on this BourbonBlog channel. Natterjack Irish Whiskey double barrels and uses a new Bourbon American whiskey barrel in the second barreling bringing home a flavor that is the perfect sipper for Bourbon fans and Irish Whiskey fans. They're lso releasing a new Cask Strength Irish Whiskey.

Rob Aurelius of Brooklyn Tribune on Cigar Saturday

Rob Aurelius, co-founder of Brooklyn Tribune and ARGC Media on Cigar joins Tom Fischer and Matty Rock on Cigar Saturday, June 24 at 8 pm ET. Watch live on this channel

Bourbon & Cigar Fans Mohegan Sun BBQ Fest on Cigar Saturday

Taste and Tune in as hosts Matty Rock, Tom Fischer, Barbecue Pitmaster Ed Randolph, Noelle Randolph, and the Handsome Devil BBQ Team broadcast live from Sun BBQ Festival in Uncasville CT at 8 pm ET tonight on Cigar Saturday live.

Cohiba Serie M 2023 Review: Live with Sean Williams & Tom Fischer

Watch live Cohiba Cigar Ambassador Sean Williams and Bourbon expert Tom Fischer review the newly unveiled Cohiba Serie M for 2023 in the prominente size made by the El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory in Miami’s Little Havana district. Watch as they suggest bourbon pairings and talk about the distinct notes and intricacies of this handcrafted cigar. Tune in on Thursday, June 15 at 8 pm ET to experience and share this post.

RD1 Bourbon Whiskey: Live Portfolio Tasting

Watch live on Wed, June 7 at 8 pm ET as new Bourbon releases from RD1 Spirits will all be tasted and reviewed by Bourbon expert Tom Fischer along with an interview with Chris Tetterton Vice President of Marketing and co-owner of the brand. The brand is also co-owned by UK Football Coach Mark Stoops. The Bourbon lineup includes RD1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with French Oak, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished with Brazilian Amburana Wood, Bourbon Whiskey Double Finished in Oak and Maple Barrel, and the RD1 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Patrón El Alto: Live Tequila Tasting

Only in a handful of markets, Patrón El Alto Tequila is the first-ever blend of Extra Añejo, Añejo, and Reposado tequilas that Patrón Tequila has ever released. Watch live on this channel at 8 pm ET as spirits expert Tom Fischer tastes the new tequila live with Kenny Jordan and Antonio Rodriguez of Patrón .

The Barber & CIgar Company on Cigar Saturday Live

Sammy Flo, co-founder of The Barber & CIgar Company, will join Matty Rock and Bourbon expert Tom Fisher on Cigar Saturday Live tonight at 8 pm ET. Watch live on this channel as they talk about the art of the barbershop experience that Sammy brings to events like Barsnsmoker, Cigarbeque, and more new updates over Bourbon, cigars, and tequila all live from the Bench in New Jersey!