Laid Back Lush Michael and Gabe

A lot of people think that price is indicative of the quality and enjoy-ability of a wine. While we have tried to challenge this notion in the past, today we're trying the lowest priced red, white, and rose we could find at Food Lion to see what we find. The results might not surprise you, but they are still entertaining nonetheless.
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Bootleggers are one of the most discussed groups from the Prohibition era in the United States. These alcohol smugglers rightfully deserve a spotlight, but what about those who supplied the booze? Today we'll be looking into these suppliers, the Rum Runners, and how they fit into the criminal underworld of illegal alcohol distribution.
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As alcohol consumers, we normally only see the customer facing side of the industry. The simplicity of a purchase makes it easy to think that alcohol goes from production to market to sell, but the reality here in the United States is a little more complicated than that. Here we have what is called the "3-Tier System". Today we are examining how this system functions, and as usual, providing some of our own insights and opinions as to whether this system works as intended.
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AI has become a hot topic across the internet. One of the biggest questions being asked is will AI programs like ChatGPT be able to replace humans? While we can't speak for every job, after asking ChatGPT some questions we aren't too worried about AI taking over the wine industry. Why is that? Well, you'll have to tune in to find out...
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Happy National Beer Day! Ok, we are a day late, but it's the thought that counts, right? Regardless, today we wanted to talk about one of the oldest and most famous beer brands around today. Guinness has an extensive history as not only a beer company, but also as a symbol of philanthropy and national identity. All these traits go back the founder of the company, Arthur Guinness, and his entrepreneurial spirit. We'll be going through his life and how he built Guinness as well as how the company came to be a behemoth of growth that is still expanding to this day. We hope you enjoy!
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There is a common misconception among wine drinkers that all wines that are noticeably sweet can be used interchangeably with dessert wines. Although this is an understandable assumption, dessert wines are a distinct classification under sweet wines used for very specific purposes. In this episode, we're exploring the differences between the two from production methods to how they are used in food pairings. Tune in to satisfy that sweet tooth!
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