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The Spirits Guide
Richard Beams
219 episodes
4 days ago
Executive Bourbon Steward and Spirits Guide Rich Beams guides you through the intoxicating world of Spirits through tastings, history lessons, books, cocktail making and anything else that the Spirits world conjures up.
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Executive Bourbon Steward and Spirits Guide Rich Beams guides you through the intoxicating world of Spirits through tastings, history lessons, books, cocktail making and anything else that the Spirits world conjures up.
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The Spirits Guide
2025 Recap

For a final recap on 2025, im doing one of my favorite types of episodes, tasting sampmes that you guys have shared with me. Im also talking about the crazy year its been and some of my favorite music that i have discoveredthis year. I hope you guys all have a safe and Happy Holiday season. .If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers











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1 week ago
1 hour 10 minutes 8 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT-Becherovka

On this weeks TNT, I decided to taste something way off the beaten path, the Chech herbal liqueur Becherovka. Its got a very history, and an even cooler flavor. If you are looking for the taste of Christmas in a glass, this is the bottle for you. If you like what I am doing here, click the follow button on the podcast page, and give the podcast a review. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram where you can message me, and leave comments and reviews about the podacst. For anything else you can email me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


Cheers

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1 week ago
10 minutes 44 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Bourbon 2025

As the year comes to a close, it is a time for refection, and i certainly have alot to reflect on from the past year. This week i am reflecting on my Bourbon journey through the year bu tasting a couple "special" bottles as well as a couple "everyday" Bourbons. Im also talking about the cult of Bourbon, and the state of it. Remember, the best Bourbon is the one you like, not the one everyone else says is the best.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers











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2 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes 38 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT-Richmas Special

This is TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. And this week, its a bonus, bonus episode.With Christmas almost upon, i am tasting some sweet holiday spirits, and giving a full Richmas rant about Christmas music and movies. Its all in good fun though. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media isnt real





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2 weeks ago
48 minutes 29 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Cover Songs and Single Malts

Imitation is a sincere form of flattery. That, combined with the question of what exactly is a song, and in what form do we recognize it, lead me to this episode. So this week, I am tasting Whiskies from around the world that pay homage to, and reflect the style of Scotch Whisky, while also talking about great cover songs. I had alot of fun with this one. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers


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3 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes 35 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT- Old Fitzgerald 7 Year

On this episode of Thursday Night Tasting, I am tasting the new Heaven Hill addition to their Old Fitzgerald line, the (supposed to be) every day available 7 year Bottled in Bond. No rants, no stories, just my thoughts and opinion of this one bottle. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page and click on that follow button. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram, where you can leave comments and reviews of the podcast. You can also message me through both of those platforms. For anything else you can email me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com

You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social Media Is Not real

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3 weeks ago
16 minutes 5 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Winter Beers

From time to time, you guys send me articles about the spirits industry. This week, i use one of those articles to express not only a buddhist view of mine, but also my thoughts on online articles, as well as my take on that article. All the while, i am tasting some "local" seasonal Winter Beers. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers











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4 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes 54 seconds

The Spirits Guide
LIfe Hacks, Bad Movies, Good Whiskey

As Thanksgiving approaches, the time for refection and thankfulnessis upon us. So this week, I am reflected way back towhen I first got to meet Amanda from Virginia Distillery, and I am revisiting those amazing American Single Malts. Im also sharing a life hack I learned, and ranting about one of the worst movies I have ever seen. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com. Cheers











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1 month ago
56 minutes 11 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT-The Good (or bad) Doctor

This os TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. This week I am taking one for the team. This is a TNT to blow up my pallet before the weekend. Inspired by the Thanksgiving holiday, I planned to taste Dr McGillicuty Apple Pie, but then I expanded that to tasting a few other things from the good Dr. Sometimes i really do taste so that you guys dont have too.If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media isnt real





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1 month ago
21 minutes 32 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Old Overholt

Unscripted, unfiltered, unedited, and definitely unprepared, that's what thus weeks episode is. I sat down with no agenda, and not even something definitive to drink, and just let it rip. What came out was me tasting a lineup of Old Overholt, a rant about people who play lottery,and some words about my future.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real





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1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes 52 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT Birthday Bourbon

This is TNT (Thursday Night Tasting), just a little something to get you in to the weekend. This week I am tasting one of the best Bourbons I have ever tasted, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This is a special one, and a special thank you goes out to my friend TJ for providing me with the sample. If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media isnt real





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1 month ago
18 minutes 36 seconds

The Spirits Guide
The Good, The Great, The WTF

This week I am tasting what I consider to be the mother of all Spirits, Cognac. So I put together a lineupe from my favorite Congnac producer, Pierre Ferrand. But before I got to tasting them, I had to go on a rant about the absurdity of doordash. Then I also talk about so.e great songs that hit me just the right way.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real



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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes 45 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT- Bully Boy L&K Collab

This is TNT, just a little tasting to get you through to the weekend. This week I am tasting a unique Single Barrel offering from the Lock and Key Society, a Bully Boy American Whiskey aged in barrels that were used to age Negronis. Plus a Negroni that was aged in Portland Wine barrels.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real





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1 month ago
18 minutes 55 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Garrison Brothers

This weeks episode was supposed to be about my trip to Chicago. But since that trip got canceled, it left me available to meet Charlie Garrison, from Garrison Bros Bourbon in Texas. So on this episode I am tasting some Garrison Bros Bourbon, and taking about my favorite thing from Texas, the music of Blues Legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. I also talk about some books and videos to help get you in to his music.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real





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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes 52 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Scotchtober Stuff

This is not the original episode I recorded first this week. But some events, and the creative urge led me to this one. Being the last week of Scotch-Tober, I am tasting so.e more Scotchs. Im also talking about mental health, customer conduct, and some recent movies that I've seen.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real





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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 31 seconds

The Spirits Guide
TNT Bank Street Bourbon

Its been a while since I've done this, so I thought it was time to bring it back. This is TNT, just a quick tasting review. On this episode, I am tasting a Total product, Bank Street Barrel Series Bourbon finished in Lairds Apple Brandy Barrels. Hope you like it.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real





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2 months ago
13 minutes 5 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Scotch-Boston

On this weeks episode, I am joined by my friend Glen, and we have a good old fashioned bar conversation about which Boston based band had the best debut album. We also celebrate Scotchtober by tasting some interesting Single Malt Scotchs. This is a fun one.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media is not real





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2 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes 23 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Scotch-Tober

This week is another week of my new journey in to the area of mental health. On the lighterside though, it is my favorite time of year for drinking, Scotch-Tober. So on this episode I'm tasting some Scotch, and giving a recap on what exactly this magical Whisky is. I also talk about a shit talking Instagram influencer, and recommend a great new television show, Task. This is a good one.

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com


You are not alone

Malort is Great

Social media isnt real





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2 months ago
59 minutes 46 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Maple Menntal Health

On this weeks episode, I am talking about something very serious, something kind of silly, and some music with substance. First off, my journey in to the world of mental health has begun after being diagnosed with anxiety and panic attacks. Then I get into something very New England, Maple Whiskies. And finally, an oh shit moment for me, and the book and music that has been a huge help through the beginning of this mental health journey. Its the music of David Byrne and The Talking Heads. This episode is alot, but it might be the one I am the most proud of. If you like what I am doing here, go to the podcast page, click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow The Spirits Guide on Facebook and Instagram, where you can leave comments about the pod. You can also message me through either of those platforms. For anything else, you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com.


You are not alone

Malort is great

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2 months ago
58 minutes 40 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Smokewagon

This week I got to do something very cool, and that was to meet and talk to Aaron, the owner and Master Blender from Smokewagon Whiskey. So, at the last minute, I got my friend Glen to come back so that I could tell him all about it. So we taste through some amazing Whiskey while talk about some oh shit moments is music history. As always, we had a lot of fun

If you like what I am doing here go to the podcast page and click the follow button and give it a rating. Follow on Facebook and Instagram where you can leave comments and reviews about the podcast. For anything else you can reach me at thespiritsguide89@gmail.com






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3 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 36 seconds

The Spirits Guide
Executive Bourbon Steward and Spirits Guide Rich Beams guides you through the intoxicating world of Spirits through tastings, history lessons, books, cocktail making and anything else that the Spirits world conjures up.