Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes

On this episode of Bourbon Beards and Belvederes, hosts Jerry and Paul talk with John Bryant of Colt Americana by Small Batch Beard Co., a veteran-founder who developed skin-first beard oils after struggling with sensitive skin—covering biomimetic carrier blends, fragrance choices, and small-batch scent stories inspired by Southern Americana.

The conversation explores product testing, layering (oil, architectural fluid, liqui...

On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes the hosts dig into a whiskey-focused theme featuring Chattanooga’s experimental ryes, Old Overholt, and Dark Arts, paired with cigars and lively banter. They also talk weather, wildfires, sports tangents, veteran stories, beard care, and small-batch cigar and shirt makers.

Listeners call in with questions and the crew shares tasting notes, distillery tales, and recommendation...

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 Adam, Paul, and Jerry, three guys with real experience, full beards, and even fuller glasses, they serve up thoughtful tastings, laid-back cigar talk, and honest takes on beard gear and beyond.

In this Season 2 finale (a late June/early July episode), Jerry and Paul &...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry run a one-sip speed‑tasting episode, swapping samples they’ve collected and giving quick 30–45 second takes on a long line of pours. They mix whiskey highlights (from high‑proof ryes and standout bourbons to a chocolate‑forward Woodford release), honest thumbs‑up or down moments, and cigar pairings as they race through a crowded tasting table.

The tone is laid‑back and conversational: three f...

On this episode of Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes Adam, Paul, and Jerry break out a lineup of pours—from Green River’s standard and honey-finished bottles to Short Barrel’s high‑proof Bee’s Knees—while debating honey finishes, proof, and pairing notes.

They light up a Sable Cigar (Caviar Ash), test beard oils from Private Stash, and swap stories about distillery visits, hobby‑distiller legal news, and...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry taste and trade notes on a lineup of pours—Willett Purple Top, Jay Mattingly, Dark Arts, Penelope Havana and more—while pairing cigars from Dissident (the Plasmatic barberpole) and comparing flavors like fruit, pecan, black pepper and maple finish ideas.

The episode mixes distillery trip stories, upcoming tasting events, bottle-hunting tales, and laid-back banter about pairings, product drops...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry celebrate National Bourbon Day with a laid-back tasting of legacy bourbons—Makers Mark, Jim Beam, Old Forester, E.H. Taylor, Booker's, Wild Turkey, Green River and more—paired with a Perdomo Reserve Champagne Anniversary cigar. They trade tasting notes, history (including bottled‑in‑bond), and collector stories while comparing store picks and samples.

Expect candid banter, whiskey-cigar pairi...

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — where whiskey, cigars, and beard products are a lifestyle. Hosts Jerry and Paul welcome Chris, founder of Elegant Sasquatch Grooming, to talk brand evolution, scent creation, and small-batch beardcare. From rebranding and building a website to crafting unique scents like Burton's Beard Potion No.7 and Big Fig Energy, they discuss oil blends, balms, butters, shaving products ...

On this Memorial Day special the hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry honor fallen heroes while tasting an array of bourbons — spotlighting the Evan Williams 250th single barrel — and pairing it with United Cigars’ Gold Star release that benefits veterans.

Expect laid-back conversation on whiskey notes, cigar construction and charities, plus shop talk on humidor care, bottle hunting, and the community moments that make a g...

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry stage a country-music celebrity whiskey shootout, tasting four bottles from artists like Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Riley Green, and Alan Jackson.

They compare proofs, mash bills, distilleries, and tasting notes, rank their favorites (Gypsy and Silver Belly rise to the top), and discuss price, provenance, and the growing quality of celebrity spirits.

The episode also features laid-back...

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, an...

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 Chattano...

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 ...

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 w...

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 carr...

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 une...

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 cig...