Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

Join Adam, Paul, and Jerry on Bourbon Beards and Belvederes as they taste side-by-side pours from Chattanooga and New Riff, smoke Bad Ash cigars, and compare how different proofs and char levels change flavor. They explore bright citrus wheat notes, deep caramel baking spice, and surprising pairings — then mix all three pours into one unforgettable blend.

Pour a glass, light a cigar, and enjoy candid banter, tasting notes, and reco...

On this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, Adam, Paul, and Jerry celebrate National Firefighters Day with firefighter-themed picks: an Old Hammer single-barrel bourbon selected by the Goshen Firefighters, a Mr. Fahrenheit cigar from Black Star Line, and firefighter-inspired beard products from Stash Salt. They taste ryes and bourbons (including a fruity, bubblegum note in the Old Hammer), discuss pairing flavors like dark ch...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry dig into bourbon market news, tastings, and on‑the‑road distillery visits. They discuss acquisition rumors around Brown‑Forman, whether the boom is correcting, and the return of hard‑to‑find bottles like OWA and Blanton’s.

The trio taste and compare pours including a mysterious Jefferson’s 5‑year 100 proof and Ragged Branch Cowboy Cut, recap visits to Jack Daniel’s, Dickel, and Chattanooga, and highlight...

On this episode Bourbon Beards and Belvedere sits down with Antonius “AT” Fields to explore the origin and craft behind AT Field Cigars. AT explains his family tobacco roots, the decision to produce full-Dominican puros, and why each blend uses tobaccos aged at least 10 years.

The conversation covers the three core blends — Connecticut, Corojo, and Maduro — construction and flavor notes, the remote blending process with Dr. Oscar R...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down for a relaxed side-by-side episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, tasting a range of pours—from the Traveler Foolproof 121 proof to Smoke Eye Hill, Silk Velvet single-barrel, and Smoky Quartz V5—while pairing them with a bold Carolina Blue Maduro cigar. The show includes palate warmers, tasting notes, and candid reactions as the cigars shift flavors and reveal new layers in each whiskey.

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On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes Adam, Paul, and Jerry host Mark and Mason of Bearded That Is All. The conversation covers Mark’s military service, the father–son–daughter team behind the brand, and their mission to support veterans through quality beard care.

They discuss the long R&D process, signature scents like Brass & Bourbon, Warriors Rest, Freedom Fresh, and Final Flight, the carrier oil blend (joj...

You're listening to Bourbon, Beards, and Belvedere — the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard gear are a lifestyle. Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry share honest tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and real-world takes on beard products.

This episode dives into a taste test of Shanky's Whip Irish liqueur, a side-by-side comparison of Old Forester 117 finishes (Scotch, Rum, and extra-old 1910), and cigar pairings that bring out unexpecte...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard products aren't just a hobby—they're a lifestyle. Hosted by Paul and Jerry (with Adam away), the guys share tastings, cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear.

In this St. Patrick’s Day–themed episode they sample Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Bain Blends' Keltoberfest beard oil, Zeal Cigars' Irish Hulk barber-pole cigar, Shanky's Whip ...

In this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with Todd Matonich, Director of Military Division at Jay Mattingly Distillery and president of Rolling Thunder Kentucky. They discuss Todd's life from growing up on a Michigan beef farm to his service as a Navy EOD tech, and how those experiences shaped his work supporting veterans.

The conversation covers palate warmers and tasting notes, the cr...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — whiskey, cigars, and beard products as a lifestyle. Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit with Eric from Black Star Line Cigars to discuss his journey from Chicago firefighter to cigar blender, the story behind blends like Lollibella, Warwish, and El Milagro, factory partnerships (Aganorsa, La Zona, Oveja Negra), tasting notes, and pairings with whiskey and rum. They cover industry life...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvedere, the podcast where whiskey, cigars, and beard products aren't just a hobby — they're a lifestyle. Hosted by Adam, Paul, and Jerry, three guys with real experience, full beards and even fuller glasses. Each episode serves up thoughtful tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear and beyond. From top-shelf pours to everyday essentials, conversations flow as smooth as...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with Jacob Bain of Bain Blends to discuss his brand’s rapid growth, new product lines, and hands-on approach to beard care. They cover the switch to meadowfoam carriers, herbal-infused blends, and specialty launches including colognes, deodorants, and a Dr. Pepper–inspired scent.

The episode also touches on partnerships, reviews (including a big upcoming review from Dan C), events and vendor pla...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvedere — the podcast where whiskey, cigars and beard products aren't just a hobby; they're a lifestyle. Hosts Adam, Paul and Jerry bring full beards and even fuller glasses to thoughtful tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear.

In this Presidents' Day–themed episode they sample Old Overholt Monongahela rye, Old Crow, Old Grand‑Dad 114 and several Knob Creek pours whil...

On this Super Bowl special of Bourbon Beards and Belvedere, hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry taste two blind whiskeys tied to the competing teams, compare notes, and make their game predictions. The episode mixes thoughtful tastings, cigar talk, and candid sports talk as they pick favorites and discuss prop bets.

Along the way they share bottle finds, talk Hall of Fame controversy, highlight veteran and community causes, and sign off wi...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes with hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry. In this wintry episode they warm up with whiskey tastings, smoke Veritas Torchubanos cigars, and compare pours from Dark Arts, Shady Knoll, and Rebel Reserve.

Highlights include two Dark Arts barrel picks (the high-rye “Cookie Monster” bourbon and a 95.5% rye finished in single-malt casks), a virtual tasting recap, cigar pairing notes, and a blind-p...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry welcome the founders of Hayes Gray Cigars to discuss their brand journey — from the War Dogs start to the Haze Gray name, building a mobile cigar lounge, and supporting veterans through the Patriot charity cigar.

They taste Hayes Gray’s new Edmão de Luma (Brothers of the Sea) core cigar made with rare tobaccos from Portugal, Zimbabwe, Spain, and Brazil, describe its pastry-to-spice flavor arc, and explor...

On this episode Adam, Paul, and Jerry dive into a lineup of brandies — from Laird’s 7½-year apple brandy and Catoctin Creek Applejack to standout Copper & Kings pours (including a grape brandy finished in honey and orange curaçao). They compare tasting notes, discuss how the spirits change with a Haze Gray Admiral toro cigar, and highlight their favorite pairing moments.

Between pours the hosts trade stories about distillery vi...

Adam, Paul, and Jerry spend a rum-centric episode tasting Granders, Lion Rum's Rockin' Rum, and several Papa's Pilar expressions (including a bourbon-barrel pick), comparing bottles and pairing each with different cigars.

They share tasting notes, talk shop about picks and shipping/legal headaches, brainstorm a coffee-infused spirits episode, and swap cigar recommendations and pairing impressions.

The episode closes with a call to ...