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Graham crackers weren’t invented as a snack, they were part of a moral crusade. In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew unpack the strange story of Sylvester Graham, the 19th-century reformer who believed bland food could suppress sin, alcohol, and sexual desire. We explore how Graham’s ideas fed into temperance movements, early health culture, and America’s ongoing obsession with controlling pleasure. From crackers to culture wars, this episode connects the dots between one man’s extreme beliefs and patterns we’re still repeating today. #grahamcrackers #temperance #foodhistory https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We lined up three proofs of Sazerac Rye to see how they actually stack up. Matt, Jason, and Drew taste the Sazerac Full Proof Rye, the new Sazerac 100 Proof Rye, and the classic 90 proof Sazerac Rye side by side, breaking down flavor, spice, balance, and overall drinkability. Along the way, we speculate whether the Full Proof release starts encroaching on Thomas H. Handy territory. If you’re trying to decide which Sazerac bottle is worth your money, this comparison will definitely help. #ryewhiskey #sazerac #whiskeyreview https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We’re closing out 2025 with the first-ever Arsenic Culture Awards. Matt, Jason, and Drew kick things off with a round of Drinko, it's Plinko, but with terrible drinking consequences, before breaking down the best, worst, and most baffling things we covered all year. From best bourbon and favorite stories to the dreaded “Why Does This Exist?” award, we nominate, debate, and vote on the moments that defined Arsenic Culture in 2025. We wrap it all up by recognizing the community with our Greatest Fan Award and shouting out one of the people who helped keep this show alive all year. Thanks for riding with us through another year! #yearinreview #bourbon #arsenicculture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

Jason and Jordon crack open Penelope Light Whiskey to see whether this lighter-profile release justifies its ~$100 price tag. They dig into the nose, palate, finish, proof, and overall drinkability while comparing it to the rest of Penelope’s lineup and other whiskeys in the same price range. If you’re curious about Penelope Light, thinking about buying a bottle, or just want straight-up whiskey talk without the fluff, this review breaks it all down. #whiskeyreview #penelopewhiskey #bourbon https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

In this festive holiday tasting, Matt, Jason, and Drew explore the surprisingly storied history of eggnog, from its centuries-old origins to why Americans drink so much of it today. Then the real fun starts: the crew taste-tests multiple eggnog varieties: classic, store-bought, and specialty versions. Then finishes with a rich, coconut-forward coquito. If you’re looking for holiday drink ideas, nog recommendations, or just want to watch three grown men question their life choices over dairy, this one delivers. #eggnog #holidaydrinks #coquito https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

Jason and Jordon sit down to review Little Book “The Infinite” Batch 2, the 2025 release from Freddie Noe’s experimental Little Book series. They break down the nose, palate, finish, blend components, and whether this year’s batch lives up to the hype…or the price tag. If you’re curious about how Batch 2 compares to past Little Book releases or just want honest bourbon talk without the fluff, this review gets straight to the point. #bourbonreview #littlebook #whiskeytasting https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We teamed up with Brandon from Ethereal Brewing to dive into the weirdest holiday drinking traditions from America and around the world. From New Year’s Eve and Drinksgiving to Krampusnacht, Christmas Adam, and Hanukkah’s eight days of drinking, we explore how different cultures find excuses to gather, celebrate, and pour another round. If you’re looking to start a new holiday ritual, or just want to hear about the bizarre ways people party in December, this one’s packed. #holidaydrinks #drinkingtraditions #krampusnacht https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We finally did it, we cracked open a bottle of barrel-aged Malört, which might be the most cursed idea in drinking history.  Matt, Jason, and Drew put their taste buds (and mental health) on the line to see whether aging Malört in oak barrels improves it… or just gives it more time to absorb evil. We break down the nose, the palate, the trauma, the Chicago lore, and whether Malört actually changes once it spends time in wood. Spoiler: it’s still Malört. Very much Malört. Aggressively Malört. Laugh with us. Cry with us. Pray for us. #malort #chicagodrinks #whiskeyreview https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We sat down with Brandon from Ethereal Brewing to celebrate their 11-year anniversary and talk about the state of the craft beer industry. With sales dipping nationwide, shifting customer tastes, and big breweries changing strategy, we wanted to hear directly from someone who’s kept a brewery thriving for over a decade. We cover what’s changed, why hype cycles matter, how brewing philosophies have evolved, and what the next wave of craft beer might look like. And while we’re at it, we crack open Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 and Minutiae by Phase 3 to compare old-school vs new-school barrel-aged styles. If you love beer talk, brewery insights, or stout nerdery, this one’s packed. #craftbeer #beerreview #bourboncountystout https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We got our hands on Oreo’s full Thanksgiving flavor lineup, and the results were…interesting. Matt and Jason taste all six limited-edition cookies...pumpkin pie, apple pie, cranberry sauce, sweet potato, creamed corn, and the infamous turkey & stuffing...and rank them from “surprisingly good” to “please never make this again.” Some of these are actually good. Some of these violated the Geneva Convention. Either way, this is the wildest Oreo review we’ve ever done. #oreoreview #thanksgiving #snackreview https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

Congress is pushing a nationwide ban on hemp-derived THC beverages, and the ripple effects are massive, especially in Kentucky where a huge chunk of America’s hemp is grown and processed. Matt and Jason break down what the federal bill actually does, why THC seltzers suddenly became a target, and how the same politicians who legalized hemp in 2018 are now scrambling to shut down the industry they created. We dig into cannabinoids, legal loopholes, federal overreach, small-business chaos, and why a 5 mg THC drink somehow became a national priority. It’s messy, it’s political, and it’s hitting the entire country at once. And of course, we dissect all of it with the signature Arsenic Culture sarcasm. #thcdrinks #hempseltzer #cannabisnews https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

Jason and Jordon sit down to review Side Project’s Shin Shin, one of the brewery’s newest and most talked-about dessert stouts. We break down the sweetness, barrel character, viscosity, mouthfeel, chocolate profile, and how Shin Shin stacks up against other Side Project classics. Is this a must-buy release… or one you can safely skip? #SideProject #ShinShin #BeerReview #CraftBeer #StoutReview #ArsenicCulture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We hit Goose Island Prop Day 2025, the biggest Bourbon County release event of the year, and we’re breaking down everything: the lines, the bottles, the crowd, the variants, the mystery pours, the hits, the misses, and whether the whole thing is still worth the hype. Join Matt, Jason, and Nick as we talk through every BCBS variant, the Chicago-only releases, what impressed us, what didn’t, and how this year stacks up against past Prop Days. If you love Bourbon County, barleywine, Chicago beer culture, or just beer fest stories, you’re in the right place. #GooseIsland #PropDay #BourbonCounty #BCS2025 #BCBS2025 #BeerReview #CraftBeer #ArsenicCulture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

We finally got our hands on Goose Island’s King Henry II, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most legendary American barleywines ever made. In this review, Matt, Jason, and Nick dive into its flavor profile, barrel influence, how it compares to the original King Henry, and whether this Chicago-only release actually lives up to the hype. Is King Henry II the barleywine of the year… or just a nostalgia play?  Let’s find out. #KingHenryII #GooseIsland #Barleywine #BourbonCounty #BeerReview #ArsenicCulture https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture

What do you eat when you know it’s your last meal on Earth? In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Kendra explore the darkly fascinating world of death row last meals, from the bizarre to the strangely poetic. We break down famous final meal requests, the psychology behind them, and what they say about guilt, comfort, and humanity’s weird relationship with food and death. Morbid curiosity meets midnight snacking. #DeathRowMeals #ArsenicCulture #LastMeal https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculture https://instagram.com/arsenicculture https://tiktok.com/@arsenicculture https://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/ https://x.com/arsenicculture