Acquired Tastings

Josh & John join Aaron of The Straight Cut podcast. Josh brings a 346 Rum Negroni; 3 parts Campari, 4 parts sweet vermouth, 6 parts Dilopmatico Manuno Rum. John brings a Blood and Sand; 1-1/2 oz Famous Grouse, 3/4 oz Cherry Liquor, 3/4 oz sweet vermouth, and 3/4 orange juice. The Julius Caeser cigar is paired with the cocktails. Listen at The Straight Cut Podcast number 79.

Oregon: America's Burgundy. This week Josh and John drink Oregon wine. Josh brings the Eyire Vineyards 2017 Pinot Gris and has bacon and cheese quiche, Italian dry salami and Char chu pork belly. John brings the Montinore Estate Reserve 2016 Pinot Noir. His snacks are manchago cheese, honey, soy and ginger seared tuna, and Italian sausage bolonagese. Both men talked about Organically and Biodynamically farmed grapes, out of respect of the land. Even though it was a leaf day it was a good time!

John is back! He and Josh sip on some rums this week on the cast. Along with some great stories, John brings Bacardi Gold to sip on and smoked Gouda cheese, jerk chicken, and coconut chocolate chip cookies. Josh introduces John to the Diplomatico Mantano rum from Venezuela. His snacks are fried plantains, beef arepas, and tres leches cake. Salute!

While John is out in the mountains Josh's drinking buddy Jordan stops by to chat and they drink some barrel aged stouts. Jordan brings the Old Rasputin Bourbon Barrel Aged XX from North Coast Brewing. She brings a Stout and Steak Pie, roasted tomato and goat cheese bruschetta, and some tiramisu. Not to be outdone, Josh pours the Mother's Materfamilias the bourbon version. The food he shares is some Brie cheese, hot Italian sausage with sauteed bell pepper, and homemade apple pie filling. Its a great episode!

While John is out in the mountains Josh's drinking buddy Jordan stops by to chat and they drink some barrel aged stouts. Jordan brings the Old Rasputin Bourbon Barrel Aged XX from North Coast Brewing. She brings a Stout and Steak Pie, roasted tomato and goat cheese bruschetta, and some tiramisu. Not to be outdone, Josh pours the Mother's Materfamilias the bourbon version. The food he shares is some Brie cheese, hot Italian sausage with sauteed bell pepper, and homemade apple pie filling. Its a great episode!

While John is traveling Josh meets up with travel buddies Jeff Ford and Joe St. Ana at Joe’s bar Crush. They share bottles from their trips while talking about travel and share tips for wine travel. They drink on the Pascal Joivet Sancerre, de Ladoucette Pouilly-Fume, Lipp Leininger Zotzenberg Gran cru Riesling, and the Joseph Faverly Bourgogne rouge.

This week Josh and John capture smoke in their glasses and taste a Mezcal and an Islay scotch. Josh being the Del Maguey Vida Mezcal. He pairs a brisket taco with goat cheese and sweet palmiers with a cherry sauce. John stays in Scotland and travel to the island of Islay and brings Laphroaig 10 year old single malt scotch. To taste along side of this scotch he has smoked salmon, seared lamb and dark chocolate truffles. Grab a glass and come along.

Its Stein time! Josh and John each bring an Oktoberfest beer to share. Josh brings the Ayinger Oktoberfest and pairs it with some Comte cheese, barbecue ribs (dad's of course but any rib will be good) and pork pot stickers. John stays local with the Lost 40 Hunter, their Oktoberfest. He stays traditional with his pairings of potato pancakes, brat and sauerkraut meatballs, and German fritters. Its a great time! Prost!

In this episode Josh and John enjoy a couple sparkling wines. Josh brings the Argyle Vintage Brut and pairs it with butter and salted popcorn, poutine, and sweet palmiers with strawberries. John brings the Gerard Bertrand Thomas Jefferson Brut Rose. His parings are smoked salmon spread, duck confit nachos and chocolate truffles. Its a great pairing which ends with Josh blinding a wine. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode Josh and John enjoy a couple sparkling wines. Josh brings the Argyle Vintage Brut and pairs it with butter and salted popcorn, poutine, and sweet palmiers with strawberries. John brings the Gerard Bertrand Thomas Jefferson Brut Rose. His parings are smoked salmon spread, duck confit nachos and chocolate truffles. Its a great pairing which ends with Josh blinding a wine. I hope you enjoy!