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On the latest What We Watch When We Drink #podcast, we discuss 1997's Men In Black and make #Bourbon, Rye, #Irish, and #Scotch Whisk(e)y picks for rookies. Think of it as your Holiday Season buying guide for the whisk(e)y novice in your life!

Our dear friends at PUNCH Media, Tamworth Distilling, and Art in the Age were kind enough to send us the makings of a #Manhattan #Cocktail variation. So that’s what we did, i.e. made one. Click the link to hear all about it! youtu.be/yD1hDOaGUf0?si…

Kicking bottles and getting our asses kicked in the process… #whisky

With the holiday season officially underway, today’s review features a #bourbon that was made for this time of year. Amburana Cask Finish is its name and it comes to us from @BarrellBourbon . Click the link to hear our many thoughts about this #whisky!

We review Volume 2 of @MilamandGreene Unabridged #Bourbon in our most recent video. Click the link to find out what we thought of it…

Our dear friend Josh Mann of Jews & Booze and First Cut Barrel Co. just might be trying to kill us with this #whiskey! It’s an 85.6% ABV Canadian whiskey called “The Alter Kaker”. Click the link to hear our many thoughts!

With the holiday season officially underway, today’s review features a #bourbon that was made for this time of year. Amburana Cask Finish is its name and it comes to us from Barrell Craft Spirits . Click the link to hear our many thoughts about this #whisky!

Here's some VERY exciting news from our friends at PUNCH Media about a brand new spot for music, drinks, and snacks in Old City Philadelphia... 48 RECORD BAR, PHILADELPHIA’S NEW HI-FIDELITY LISTENING ROOM AND COCKTAIL BAR, LAUNCHES IN OLD CITY Inspired By Japanese and British Record Culture, 48 Record Bar Brings Live Podcast Tapings, Record Release Parties, Album/Cocktail Pairings, and more! PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 20, 2023) – For some time now, 48 Record Bar, the high-tech listening room and cocktail bar perched above Old City’s legendary Sassafras, has been taking shape both literally and figuratively as the brainchild of both Founder Donal McCoy and Creative Director Joey Sweeney, and is set to bring a completely new and unique experience to the city upon its debut. Now, at long last, the stylish 37-seat, second-floor space is poised to open in the coming weeks, located above sister establishment Sassafras at 48 S 2nd Street. Guests will enjoy 48 Record Bar’s ultra-high fidelity audiophile vinyl sound system along with an elevated beverage program, small plates, and a robust calendar of events, offering a unique escape while serving as a community hub for vinyl enthusiasts, according to Sassafras and 48 Record Bar Co-Owner Donal McCoy. Inspired by intimate audiophile bars prevalent in cities such as Tokyo and London, Philadelphians can look forward to events and activations such as listening parties, special guest selectors, album and cocktail pairings, record release parties, a Hi-Fi Tea on Sunday series, live performances, live podcast tapings, and more, curated and produced by 48 Record Bar Creative Director Joey Sweeney. “It’s a wonderful and rewarding process taking an idea or a sketch on a bevnap through to fruition,” McCoy said. “In the case of 48 Record Bar, the bevnap sketch evolved over time, as did the vision for the room. At every step, we had the support and input of a talented and creative team. This end result is the sum total of all of that.” 48 Record Bar will spin featured records nightly while mixing 16 signature cocktails, and serve a robust selection bottled beer, global wines, and more, from the 12-seat bar. Initial offerings include: * Industry Negroni: Fernet Branca, Green Chartreuse, Campari, Orange Bitters * Mexico City: Del Maguey Vida, Cynar, Byrrh, Luxardo, Flamed Orange * Bond Girl: Barrel-Finished Blue Coat Gin, Cocchi Americano, Bitters * Laverne: Tito's Vodka, Grenadine, R&W Cherry, Luxardo, Lemon & Lime Juice, Seltzer * 30th Century Man: Espresso Infusion, Del Maguey Vida, Maple Syrup, Orange & Aztec Bitters While no membership is required, 48 Record Bar offers an optional tiered-membership program designed to encourage deep listening and community-building among music lovers in the city and region. Members, for instance, enjoy a custom-selected Record Of The Month plus first access to all ticketed events, a standing invite to Member’s Only Nights, and other exclusive perks. More information and registration is available via 48 Record Bar’s website. “With both the listening room format as well as the different styles of programming, we're looking to always make this place feel like a little zone for invitation and discovery, Sweeney said. “Coming to 48 should always feel like a place you're going to check out something new or hear something a different way than maybe you've heard it before — like an impossibly beautiful house show.” Guests will enjoy dishes such as Classic Deviled Eggs, Welsh Rarebit, Seasonal Finger Sandwiches, and Traditional Afternoon Tea (monthly). McCoy has been working on 48 Record Bar for several years and has taken great care with the aesthetics and ambiance. Cocktail and record enthusiasts will enjoy a plush environment with rich curtains and custom upholstery, ornate wallpaper, and intimate lighting that works in tandem with the sound system to create a one-of-a-kind listening experience, while also offering a space for conversation. UPCOMING EVENTS: * Sat. Dec. 2: South Fellini's HOAGIEWAVE * Thurs. Dec. 7: 30 Years of Wu Tang's 36 Chambers w/ Serious Rap Sh*t * Wed. Dec. 13: Liner Notes: The 48 Record Bar Reading Series * Fri. Dec. 15: Vinyl Tap 215 Hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm – 2am, and reservations will be made available via Resy in the coming weeks. ABOUT 48 RECORD BAR 48 Record Bar is Philadelphia’s newest listening room and cocktail bar nestled in the heart of historic Old City, Philadelphia, on the second-floor of sister bar Sassafras — “the grand dame of neighborhood bars.” Helmed by Owner/Founder Donal McCoy alongside Creative Director Joey Sweeney, 48 Record Bar is outfitted with an ultra-high fidelity audiophile vinyl sound system with a stated mission to bring people together to listen to records. 48 Record Bar also boasts a diverse array of small-room programming including special guest selectors, album/cocktail pairings, record release parties, a Hi-Fi Tea on Sunday series, Spoken Word and other live performance, live podcast tapings, and more. Additionally, with its intimate environment and high-tech AV system, the new venue serves as the perfect location for meetings and private events. 48 Record Bar is located above Sassafras at 48 S. Second Street, in Old City, Philadelphia, PA. Guests may enter via Sassafras. Visit www.48recordbar.com and follow on social media @48recordbar on Instagram, Spotify, and Facebook.

Many thanks to the PUNCH Media crew for inviting us to their #ThirstyThursday mini bar crawl to ElMerkury, Butcher Bar PHL, and Bolo where we were spoiled with some delicious snacks and drinks during our travels. Our whistles were wet and our tummies were full by the time it was all over! #philly #centercityphilly #food #drink #barcrawl

We’re no strangers to @BasilHayden #Bourbon, but a Subtle Smoke version? That’s definitely new! Click the link to hear what we thought of it.

#whisky #scotch #movies The theme of this podcast is "rookies", so we've paired the 1997 film, Men In Black, which starred Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith film, with a discussion about whisk(e)y selections for men and women that are new to the Water of Life. Given that the holiday season is fast approaching, this boozy chat will do double duty as a gift giving guide for those looking to buy whisk(e)y presents for friends and family. This episode will go LIVE on Wednesday, November 15th at 9PM EDT / 6PM PDT and you can watch it on YouTube, our Facebook page, LinkedIn, and Twitter. See you then!