Man Cave Happy Hour
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Welcome to Man Cave Happy Hour – Whiskey, Spirits, and the stories that go along with them.
Join Jamie, Matt, and August as they take you on a spirited journey through the world of fine drinks and fascinating conversations. Broadcasting live from top lounges, distilleries, and happy hours, they explore the best new spirits, uncover hidden gems, and dive into the stories behind the bottles.
From master distillers and cocktail experts to bartenders, foodies, and entrepreneurs, every episode is a toast to craftsmanship, creativity, and the love of a great drink. Whether you're a whiskey connoisseur or just love a good cocktail, pull up a chair, pour a glass, and enjoy the ride.
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We Build A Clint Eastwood Cocktail And Taste A Mystery Box Of Spirits
Send us Fan MailA mystery box of bottles hits the table and suddenly it’s decision time: what’s a keeper, what’s a mixer, and what should never be opened again. We’re posted up in the MacKay Happy…
Behind The Cans At Blake’s Hard Cider
Send us Fan MailYou ever fall in love with a drink, then it vanishes from the shelf like it never existed? We sit down with Mike Didio from Blake’s Hard Cider to talk about why seasonals rotate, how…
Keeper’s Heart Whiskey: What Happens When Irish Tradition Meets American Oak
Send us Fan MailA bottle label can tell you the proof, but it can’t tell you why a whiskey feels creamy, why a blend suddenly pops with fruit, or why 118 proof can drink smoother than you’d expect.…
Unboxing Keeper’s Heart And Planning An Irish Whiskey Night
Send us Fan MailA box shows up at the studio that’s way too big for what we thought we requested, and it makes one unmistakable sound when we lift it: swishing. We’re Man Cave Happy Hour, so you…
Death Star Cocktail Night with Sara from a Flavor Journal
Send us Fan MailMay the Fourth is our excuse to do what we do best: pour something good, talk a little trash, and learn a few things along the way. We’re joined by Sarah from A Flavor Journal, and…
We Taste Three Forgotten Bottles And Argue About What Belongs In An Old Fashioned
Send us Fan MailOrphan bottles are the most honest kind of tasting, because nobody is trying to “win” with a hype label. We grab what’s been left behind in the studio, pour it, and let the whiskey…
Black Eden 1912 Bourbon; The Black-Owned Bourbon Brand Honoring Idlewild Michigan
Send us Fan MailA bourbon bottle can be just glass and marketing, or it can be a doorway into a place most people have never been taught to remember. We sit down with John Joubert, founder of Iconic…
Detroit Opening Day Shenanigans - Spring Break Whiskey Tales
Send us Fan MailOpening Day in Detroit has a way of turning grown adults into planners, philosophers, and absolute chaos goblins before lunchtime. We’re gearing up for Detroit Tigers Opening Day and…
Tasting Jeżynówka and Detroit City Distillery Jezy Finished Bourbon
Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to understand a city’s culture is to taste what it drinks, and Detroit has a few bottles that instantly tell a story. We’re pouring Detroit City Distillery tonight,…
How To Make A Guinness Old Fashioned With Irish Whiskey
Send us Fan MailA Guinness Old Fashioned sounds like something you order on a dare, but we decided to build it like it deserves respect. We mix Irish whiskey with Guinness, Demerara syrup, and…
Whiskey, Tequila, And The American Dream - Shankar Distillers - Varchas Whiskey
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a Mysore-born tech founder falls in love with American whiskey—and decides to ship the culture back to the world? We head into Shankar Distillers in Troy, Michigan,…
Whiskey, Curling, And A Plot Hole
Send us Fan MailWhat do a sneaky T. rex, a furious curling debate, and a sherry-finished bourbon have in common? They all say something about what we notice, what we value, and what we pour when the…
Grappa 101 For Whiskey Lovers
Send us Fan MailA bowling alley debrief turns into a full‑on flavor expedition as we line up four grappas—two store‑bought and two homemade, barrel‑aged bottles from an Italian cousin—and see what…
From Brewery Floor To Clarified Milk Punch: A Boozy Experiment With History
Send us Fan MailA brewery table, a fresh blueberry wheat, and a glass of crystal-clear history—this session brings together live tasting and cocktail alchemy in the best way. We kick off with Blue…
From Barrel to Barstool - America's Best Whiskey Bars
Send us Fan MailLooking for the kind of whiskey bar that changes your mind—and your order? We compare notes with Whiskey Advocate’s Top 150 and hold our local favorites to the same standard, asking…
From Cognac-Barreled Rye To Motor City Exotics: Sipping, Stories, And Speed
Send us Fan MailA dusty bottle on the studio shelf turned into the perfect spark for a wide-open conversation. We finally cracked a Grand Traverse Distillery rye finished through a cognac-influenced,…
Blind Tasting Jameson: Original, Black Barrel, Triple Triple
Send us Fan MailA blind flight can humble anyone—so we poured three Jamesons without labels and let our palates do the talking. Between laughs, Guinness stories, and a few surprise sneezes, we worked…
From Outreach To Impact: How Haven Homes Helps Survivors Rebuild
Send us Fan Mailhttps://www.havenhomesofdetroit.org/The clink of whiskey fades and a tougher story comes into focus: trafficking in Michigan isn’t a movie plot. It’s months of grooming, IDs taken,…
From Tequila Roots To Fresh Victor: Reinventing Mixers With Real Juice
Send us Fan Mailfreshvictor.comWhat if the mixer, not the spirit, is the real secret to a great cocktail? We sit down with Fresh Victor founder Ken McKenzie to explore how fresh-pressed, refrigerated…
Cats, Cranberries, And Questionable Maps: A Very Tipsy Holiday Special
Send us Fan MailHoliday spirit tastes better when it comes with stories, experiments, and a little chaos. We kick off with a surprise: a red blend built from an AI “recipe.” The winemaker hated the…
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Man Cave Happy Hour has published 246 episodes since November 2017, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.
Man Cave Happy Hour is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.
