A Steady Pour

It’s Friday night and life slowed down long enough for the fellas to grab a bottle. With kids in bed, hall passes secured, and whiskey on deck we let loose and give our take on a variety of topics. So pull up a chair, grab a glass, and take a ride with Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony as they give you a steady pour of a melanin infused perspective with a whiskey twist.

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A Steady Pour

S12 - Episode 7 - A Steady Pour of 13th Colony Finished In Maple Wood Spirals

May 25, 2026 • Andrew, Calvin, Darius, and Tony • Season 12 • Episode 7

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What actually makes a whiskey “craft”? 🥃 This episode started with a pour of 13th Colony’s maple spiral-finished bourbon and rye… and somehow turned into one of our most spirited debates yet. The crew breaks down maple wood spirals, neck pours, proof points, rye spice battles, and whether these unique finishes actually work. Along the way, things get hilarious as terms like “air pour” and “perfectly cromulent” somehow become part of the whiskey vocabulary. 😂 But then the conversation takes a turn… What qualifies a distillery as “craft” in today’s whiskey world? Does sourcing disqualify you? Can blending itself be considered a craft? And at what point does a brand become too big to still claim the label? This one has whiskey reviews, nerdy whiskey talk, jokes, debates, and a whole lot of “wait… hold up.” Tap in and let us know where YOU stand on the craft whiskey conversation.