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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re kicking off the new year with a full breakdown of Pursuit Spirits Triple Mash Bourbon Whiskey 108 Proof. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: what is a Non-Distiller Producer and why they are more relevant now than ever. I also cover the newly released Top 100 American Whiskey's of 2025, ranked by Fred Minnick. Find the full list here https://www.fredminnick.com/2026/01/21/2025-top-100-ranked/ Buy Pursuit Spirits here https://pursuitspirits.com/brands/ 🥃 Visit McTavish Spirits online: https://mctavishspirits.com/ Follow me: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ 🐦 X https://x.com/connor_whiskey 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@connor_whiskey Connect with McTavish Spirits: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mctavishspirits 🐦 X https://x.com/MctavishSpirits 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mctavishspirits Subscribe to the podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=ec650e8966c943f7 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw

Send us a text Three Chord “Riot” Review + Whiskey News + Celebrity Whiskey Deep Dive In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Thanksgiving week with a full breakdown of Three Chord’s new “Riot” Double Bonded Rye — a blend of two bottled-in-bond ryes from Bardstown and MGP. This bottle ties in perfectly with our main topic: the evolution of celebrity whiskey and why the category is more legitimate than ever. I also cover a few quick whiskey stories from this week, including Elijah Craig releasing a bourbon-inspired cologne, Cedar Ridge dropping a new Double Barrel Rye, and Molson Coors taking a major write-down on Blue Run Spirits — and what that actually means for luxury whiskey brands. Then we dive into a full conversation about what it really takes to build a celebrity-backed whiskey brand today, how the category has changed, and why authenticity and real craft matter more now than ever. Also in this episode: • Three Chord “Riot” review • Elijah Craig’s new “Char No. 3” fragrance • Cedar Ridge’s latest Double Barrel Rye release • Why Molson Coors lost $75M on Blue Run Spirits • The truth about celebrity whiskey in 2025 🥃  Visit our website and grab a bottle of McTavish Spirits: https://mctavishspirits.com/ Follow me: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ 🐦 https://x.com/connor_whiskey 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@connor_whiskey Subscribe to the podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=76466dc42e114327 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw

Send us a text Angel’s Envy Peated Rye Review + Legacy Series Comparison | Whiskey News + Holiday Kickoff After a long break behind the mic, we’re back — and kicking off the holiday season with a deep dive into one of the most interesting bottles I’ve had on my shelf: the Angel’s Envy distillery-only rye finished in peated Scotch casks. In today’s episode, I break down this unique release with full nose, palate, and finish notes, and compare it side-by-side with our own McTavish Spirits Legacy Series 1. Two similar approaches to peat influence — but two totally different drinking experiences. We also talk about the shift from spooky season into the holidays and why this time of year always feels like “whiskey season.” Also in this episode: • The biggest whiskey headlines from the past 10 days • Blade & Bow drops a 30-year bourbon • Sazerac adds a full-proof rye to their permanent lineup • Best in class whiskey winners from Top Shelf 2025 & more behind-the-scenes whiskey talk 🎙️ Visit our website and grab a bottle of McTavish Spirits: https://mctavishspirits.com/ 🥃 Order Legacy Series 1 on Seelbach's: https://seelbachs.com/products/mctavish-spirits-legacy-series-1-for-hope-and-honor?srsltid=AfmBOoo1XCSCEBR8cgIhSaXQDVrmlJfZLPGMLx4-ndUo5itgwQEObtDS Connect with McTavish Spirits: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mctavishspirits 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mctavishspirits Follow me: 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@connor_whiskey Subscribe to the podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=5bd7851c4c824206 📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@connor_whiskey

Send us a text Understanding the Three Tier System + RNDC Leaves California | Industry Breakdown The three tier system is the backbone of how alcohol is legally sold in the United States—and whether you love it or hate it, every brand has to play by its rules. In today’s episode, I break down the state of distribution following RNDC’s major announcement to exit the California market. This decision could have massive ripple effects across the industry, and I share my thoughts on what it means for the future of alcohol distribution in America. Also in this episode: Willett Distillery partners with Binder Stash5 must-try bourbons from the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionFallout from RNDC’s California exit& And more behind-the-scenes whiskey talk 🥃  🥃  🥃  🛒 Buy McTavish Spirits: 🌐 Website – https://mctavishspirits.com/ 🥃 Legacy Series 1 on Seelbach’s – https://seelbachs.com/products/mctavish-spirits-legacy-series-1-for-hope-and-honor?_pos=1&_sid=4cfccd927&_ss=r 🎙️ Connect with McTavish Spirits: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/ 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mctavishspirits 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@mctavishspirits 👤 Follow me: 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ 🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@connor_whiskey 📲 Subscribe to the podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=d32b5a8aeb5d4684&nd=1&dlsi=0fa5f95dc6ea441e 📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw

Send us a text As a small craft NDP in the whiskey industry, you need to be creative as to what makes you stand out as a brand.  One of the best ways I think to do that is transparency.  Today, I talk about why I think brand transparency matters while building a whiskey brand.  Other topics discussed include: - Announcing Rhode Island distribution for McTavish Spirits! - Making moody TikToks - Saga Spirits Signs Distro Deal w/ Southern Glazers - Belle Meade is Back in Nelson Family Hands - New whiskey releases & more! Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/ Buy Legacy Series 1 on Seelbachs here https://seelbachs.com/products/mctavish-spirits-legacy-series-1-for-hope-and-honor?_pos=1&_sid=4cfccd927&_ss=r Follow McTavish Spirits on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/ Follow McTavish Spirits on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mctavishspirits Follow McTavish Spirits on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mctavishspirits Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@connor_whiskey Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=a2d2cc2e91394a5b Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@connor_whiskey

Send us a text It's one of the most popular types of bourbons in the world, but not many people know exactly what it is.  Today, we discuss what exactly a "wheated bourbon" is while sampling the new Penelope Wheated Bourbon.  Also discussed: Outdoor Boys retirementAnnabelle causing destruction in New Orleans?Middle West Spirits acquires Old ElkLofted Spirits names Dan Callaway Master Blender  & more!Check out Making McTavish Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_snAOkHM5I Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/ Follow McTavish Spirits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/ 🥃 🥃 🥃 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@connor_whiskey Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=6497d3d8fc094acf

Send us a text After taking a bit of a break, I thought now was a better time than ever to bring back the podcast.  I discuss what I've been doing the last year, including starting McTavish Spirits w/ Graham McTavish and traveling the country selling whiskey. I also discuss our inaugural release, The Warchief Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey, and talk about the process of creating a whiskey from scratch and why we chose what ended up being The Warchief. Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/ Follow McTavish Spirits on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mctavishspirits/ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/connor_whiskey/ 🥃  🥃 🥃  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=6497d3d8fc094acf

Send us a text This week I'm joined by my brother Kale and we get back down to the roots of what Who Gives A Dram is all about - good ole' fashion whiskey, movies & MMA. We discuss the 80th Anniversary of D Day, our favorite war movies, the rumors surrounding McGregor v Chandler, pricing around whiskey and how much is too much, our most anticipated movies & tv shows for the second half of 2024, and much more, all while reviewing a High West Single Barrel I've had for years. Buy McTavish Spirits here www.mctavishspirits.com

Send us a text Today's topics include: UFC 302, Peaky Blinders movie, Godzilla Minus One, Mike Flanagan directing Exorcist remake, and the future of whiskey. Buy McTavish Spirits here www.mctavishspirits.com

Send us a text This week I'm joined by my little sister Grace to talk about the movies we've watched during 'Spooky Movie Sunday' in honor of the halfway point to Halloween. Buy McTavish Spirits here https://www.mctavishspirits.com

Send us a text Connor sits down to recap the year, give his favorite movie, TV show, and MMA fight of 2023, and wish everyone a Happy New Year! Buy McTavish Spirits here https://mctavishspirits.com/

Send us a text It has been a while since we've posted an episode of the podcast, but I wanted to hop on quickly to discuss my Uncle Craig a year after his death, and the things I've learned since that terrible night one year ago. I also discuss my new business venture, McTavish Spirits. Buy McTavish 7yr Bottled in Bond here https://mctavishspirits.com/ 🥃 🥃 🥃 🔔 YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎶  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=pBJ-S1XWRWaHLdElSl9WyA Make sure you're subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all of your favorite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode. 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whogivesadram 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whogivesadram 👤Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whogivesadram 🕺Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whogivesadram 👕 Find Who Gives A Dram Merch here!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/who-gives-a-dram-store/ Whiskey is the Water of Life, so Lets start Livin' 🥃

Send us a text This week, I am proud to *finally* have my little sister, Grace, join the show.  Gracie just recently graduated from Plymouth State University's musical theater program, and just wrapped her first performance post college as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. Although Grace isn't a whiskey drinker, I decided to put Gracie through a blind tasting of four popular Buffalo Trace bourbons - Weller Special Reserve, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and a special mystery bourbon.  Grace ranks the 4 whiskeys and talks us through what she smells & tastes on each. We also talk about why Grace got into musical theater, her favorite broadway shows and performers, her past roles, why she's the Aquafina of musical theater, and much more! Find all of Grace's information, including her Youtube and social media, via her website here https://www.gracemegangilbert.com/ 🥃 🥃 🥃 🔔 YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎶  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=pBJ-S1XWRWaHLdElSl9WyA Make sure you're subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all of your favorite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode. 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whogivesadram 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whogivesadram 👤Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whogivesadram 🕺Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whogivesadram 👕 Find Who Gives A Dram Merch here!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/who-gives-a-dram-store/ Whiskey is the Water of Life, so Lets start Livin' 🥃

Send us a text This week, I am joined by my cousin Tessa to sip the two bottles that we won during the silent auction of the 2023 Bourbon Ball - Ardbeg 19yr ' Traigh Bhan' and Lagavulin 14yr, specially selected by Jordan Paisley, distillery manager at Lagavulin. Tessa, as some of you may know, is the daughter of my Uncle Craig and the wife of my cousin John, both of whom passed away.  Tessa and I recap the Bourbon Ball and talk about dealing with death and suicide, all while sipping some incredibly rare scotch. This was a heavy episode, but an episode I enjoyed recording.   We do our best to float in as many jokes as we can in between the morbid talk.  I hope you guys enjoy it as well. Listen to Tessa's new podcast, 'Died By Suicide', here https://open.spotify.com/show/0RaGRyJPn90CdhF3uqXNv9 🥃 🥃 🥃 🔔 YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎶  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=pBJ-S1XWRWaHLdElSl9WyA Make sure you're subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all of your favorite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode. 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whogivesadram 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whogivesadram 👤Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whogivesadram 🕺Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whogivesadram 👕 Find Who Gives A Dram Merch here!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/who-gives-a-dram-store/ Whiskey is the Water of Life, so Lets start Livin' 🥃

Send us a text Howdy!  It's been a bit since I've recorded a podcast.  I've been traveling a lot in the last 6 weeks, but I am finally back home and gearing up for a lot more content soon. This week, I recap the 2023 Bourbon Ball, held at Castle & Ket Distillery and The Kentucky Castle on June 30th & July 1st.  We were able to raise thousands of dollars for Folds of Honor. I also discuss getting chance to meet legendary racehorse American Pharoah and top stallion Uncle Mo at Ashland Stud in Woodford County, KY, as well as an amazing podcast experience with Brent Elliot and Graham McTavish at Four Roses Distillery, and other things I've been doing in my absence.  Thanks for listening!  🥃  🥃 🥃 🥃 👕 Find Who Gives A Dram Merch here!: https://www.bonfire.com/store/who-gives-a-dram-store/ 🔔 YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvQstELjCLjDGTd9RKOVkw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-gives-a-dram/id1537247128 🎶  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Lvgxb1FR0xL4lHXXK9UUE?si=pBJ-S1XWRWaHLdElSl9WyA Make sure you're subscribed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all of your favorite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode. 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whogivesadram 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/whogivesadram 👤Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/whogivesadram 🕺Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whogivesadram Whiskey is the Water of Life, so Lets start Livin' 🥃