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Jamie, Matt, and August are joined by Mike from Blake’s Hard Cider. We get an update from the Kentucky Bourbons Boys. We talk to two of the drivers who are ready and willing to chauffer you around the Bourbon  Trail.  Steve and David have a ton of experience to make your bourbon experience the best. 
https://www.kentuckybourbonboys.com/
 https://www.blakeshardcider.com/

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Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit
Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

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Cocktail time with Amani Macaulay the co-founder of Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey. We enjoyed some amazing drinks stirred up in the studio. Jamie, Matt, & August are joined by Chief 1 Love, Rob Griffin, as Amani mixes up the cocktails.  We tried the Pineapple Whiskey Mule, Make Me Blush,  and a Manhattan (see the recipes below and more at the Duke & Dame website).

Chief brought in the RX Water for us to try and updated us on all his projects. 

https://drinkrxwater.com/

https://dukeanddame.com/

PINEAPPLE MULE
Ingredients
2 oz Duke & Dame1 oz Pineapple Juice1/4 –  1/2 oz Lemon JuiceGinger BeerShake, Pour over ice in a Mule Mug, garnish with a Rosemary sprig MAKE ME BLUSH
Ingredients
2 oz Duke & Dame1 oz fresh grapefruit juice1/2 oz Red Wine1/2 oz fresh lemon juice1/2 oz agaveShake, Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a edible flower
MANHATTAN
Ingredients
2 oz Duke & Dame3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth1 dash Orange BittersStir, Strain into glass with Ice, garnish with Luxardo Cherry

Sara Alvord from A Flavor Journal joins us to create a custom cocktail in honor of the Champion of them all Joe Louis. Brand Manager of Joe Louis Bourbon, Tonya Cole, joins us as well as we mix up the Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber.  

Joe Louis Bourbon Brown Sugar Bomber
2 oz. Joe Louis Bourbon1 oz. Brown Sugar Syrup (equal parts brown sugar and super hot water - I did 1/4 cup of each, combined them in a jar, and shook it until they combined!)
½ oz. fresh Orange juice
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
2 dashes Orange bitters
2 dashes angostura bitters


Combine everything in a cocktail shaker and fill halfway with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain over a giant ice cube in a chilled glass.

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https://joelouisspirits.com/

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Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit
Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

Merch
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Jamie and Matt have honor of speaking with Lord Carnarvon from Highclere Castle to get the insights into the botanicals and oats used in the baskets to create Highclere Castle Gin. Adam Von Gootkin and Lord Carnarvon have been able to craft a unique award winning gin. We find out how this partnership began and get some hints as to what is next.  Something amazing is the chance to connect with the innovative crowd sharing project where you can buy into the next steps Highclere Castle Gin takes. The actual Downtown Abbey is ready to star in yet another installment of the Downtown Abbey series with another  movie. 
https://highclerecastlegin.com/

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Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit
Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

Merch
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Blake's Hard Cider and Track Suit 8 at Whiskey in the Jar

Amazing charity event at Whiskey in the Jar in Hamtramck coming up, Tracksuit 8. August Gitschlag is back and bringing friends. Auggie gives us all the info on Tracksuit 8 and introduces us to Mike Didio the Director of Wholesaler Development for Blake's Hard Cider. Blake's is one of the main sponsors of Tracksuit 8. Mike share his story, the story of Blake's and has some delicious samples to take for a test drive. All this to promote the great fundraising event Tracksuit 8 happening April 15, 2022 at Whiskey. It all benefits the Detroit Friendship House. See the link below to donate and get more info if we have passed the event date.

https://www.blakeshardcider.com/

https://www.facebook.com/hamtramckwhiskey

https://www.detroitfriendshiphouse.org/

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Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit
Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

Merch
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Signature cocktails are popular for wedding and even just home gatherings. We needed a Man Cave Signature Drink.  Sara from "A Flavor Journal" customized a cocktail called the Witty Comeback. Sara calls it a warm your soul cocktail and we agree.  We made our own Ginger Simple Syrup and pulled in a fine Redemption Rye Barrel Pice from A&B Liquor Stores

Find Sara's full break down of the cocktail on her Journal along with some amazing photography and story.

Thank you Sara, and Cheers!

This is right from "A Flavor Journal"
INGREDIENTS FOR THE WITTY COMEBACK COCKTAIL:
2 oz. Rye Whiskey1/2 oz. Amaro (like Averna)1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice1/4 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur1/4 oz. Ginger Simple Syrup2 dashes Orange Bittershttps://linktr.ee/ManCaveHappyHour
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Jamie Flanagan @DJJamieDetroit
Matt Fox @fox_beazlefox

Merch
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