Episodes

  • Unpoured Perspectives : A conversation with the Architect of Taste - Stephen Rich
    Dec 11 2025

    Unpoured Perspectives : Your mind on whisky!
    We find out more about the newly redesigned Taste Experience: The London Food and Drink Experience from Stephen Rich. A fresh new chapter celebrating the incredible flavours of Canada with a 250 ft bar, aiming to have 1000 beverage/alcohol products and many other attractions. Even if you can't attend the show directly, we had a wonderful conversation, finding out about the goals and design of the show. I'm looking forward to January 9th & 10th 2026.

    ‪@definitionale | https://definitionale.com/
    @scotchponder | https://www.scotchandponder.com/
    @tastewfd | https://www.tastewfd.com/
    @spiritforus | https://spiritforus.ca/
    @southernontariosippers
    @scratchnscotch

    00:00:00 - Start
    00:00:30 - Intro
    00:01:02 - London Food & Wine rebranded
    00:01:28 - Show guest experience
    00:04:42 - Growth
    00:06:11 - Spirits & Cocktails guest experience
    00:10:20 - What's on the table?
    00:13:15 - Gotta get the experts
    00:16:40 - Shift in philosophy
    00:22:11 - North West Territories beer
    00:23:40 - Bar geography
    00:28:37 - What else will be there?
    00:31:44 - The Stage
    00:33:24 - What about future years?
    00:37:39 - Keepsake
    00:40:01 - Make up of the bar
    00:42:16 - Exciting samples
    00:43:11 - Tormore Remembered
    00:43:43 - Curators
    00:44:53 - It's worth it!
    00:47:03 - Pushback at first.
    00:47:59 - Answer one leave one
    00:58:09 - Outro

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    1 hr
  • Unpoured Perspectives : Last couple weeks in review
    Dec 6 2025

    Your mind on whisky!
    The guys do a ‘state of the union’ type podcast where we explore past, future and present endeavours from both Spirit for Us, Southern Ontario Sippers and Unpoured Perspectives. Kevin gets hyped up for the evolving London social scene, Joel gets nostalgic and Bobby fends off a whisky thief-live!

    @shortpours
    @logans_libations
    @scotchponder | https://www.scotchandponder.com/
    @MsLaurynHill

    Dram Mor | https://drammorgroup.com/
    El Tequileno | https://www.tequileno.com/
    London Taste Experience | https://www.tastewfd.com/
    Gretzky Estates | https://shop.waynegretzkyestates.com/wayne-gretzky-craftmanship-series-ginger-beer-rye
    Bridgeland | https://bridgelanddistillery.com/
    Denver and Liely | https://us.denverandliely.com/products/whisky-glass-1
    L'Encatada | https://lencantada.fr/en/
    Denningers | https://denningers.com/
    Supply and Demand | https://www.beerlab.com/
    https://singlecasknation.com/ | https://singlecasknation.com/pages/podcast
    @LastCallWhiskyPodcastLast | Call Whisky Podcast

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:00:30 - What's in our glasses?
    00:01:35 - Dram Mor event
    00:04:16 - El Tequileno
    00:09:34 - What's happening with SFU?
    00:16:53 - Next episode
    00:20:34 - Revisiting our last episode
    00:24:53 - Canada Corner
    00:35:03 - Innisfail
    00:40:51 - Glenbow Single Blend
    00:48:33 - Disclaimer
    00:50:55 - L'Encatada
    00:56:06 - Next SOS event
    00:58:57 - Next podcast
    01:03:33 - Joel's address.
    01:03:59 - Denver's leave one
    01:09:17 - Lauryn Hill
    01:13:01 - Last Call Whisky Podcast
    01:13:45 - Outro

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Unpoured Perspectives: Gretzky Estates Part 2 - Ginger Beer Cask Rye with Jason Roller and Mark Evangelista
    Nov 26 2025

    Your brain on whisky! Unpoured Perspectives was lucky enough to visit Gretzky Estates for the release of their new Ginger Beer Cask Rye. We were lucky enough to get a tour of the facilities from Mark Evangelista (Blending & Maturation Lead), and then, we got to interview Mark and the new head of both Spirits and Wine, Jason Roller. The tour will be part 2, even though we technically did the tour first. And of course for Canada Corner we have the Ginger Beer Cask Rye. There are lots of exciting things planned at Gretzky Estates, including a couple that we got to try on the tour.

    @gretzkyestates | https://waynegretzkyestates.com
    Bobby Laevons | @dramsanddrips
    Joel Bacchus | @scratchnscotch
    Kevin Donde | @spiritforus | https://spiritforus.ca

    00:00 - Intro
    00:12 - Recooping barrels
    03:16 - Blending Room
    04:25 - Blending in progress
    05:22 - 8 year-old Rye Toasted Barrel
    09:04 - 7 year old Barley Virgin Oak
    13:31 - Outro

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    14 mins
  • Unpoured Perspectives: Gretzky Estates - Ginger Beer Cask Rye with Jason Roller and Mark Evangelista
    Nov 8 2025

    Your brain on whisky! Unpoured Perspectives was lucky enough to visit Gretzky Estates for the release of their new Ginger Beer Cask Rye. We were lucky enough to get a tour of the facilities from Mark Evangelista (Blending & Maturation Lead), and then, we got to interview Mark and the new head of both Spirits and Wine, Jason Roller. The tour will be part 2, even though we technically did the tour first. And of course for Canada Corner we have the Ginger Beer Cask Rye. There are lots of exciting things planned at Gretzky Estates, including a couple that we got to try on the tour.

    @gretzkyestates | https://waynegretzkyestates.com |
    Bobby Laevons | @dramsanddrips
    Joel Bacchus | @scratchnscotch
    Kevin Donde | @spiritforus | https://spiritforus.ca

    00:00 - Your mind on whisky
    00:27 - What are we drinking
    00:49 - How have things changed for you?
    01:34 - Sweet/Fire water
    02:20 - Easter Eggs
    03:06 - Good whisky?
    03:47 - Signature/Craftsmanship series continuation
    04:27 - Canada Corner
    06:15 - From wine to whisky
    08:13 - Favourite child?
    10:07 - What are you drinking at home?
    11:32 - Ian Buxton quote
    14:09 - Craft or Commercial?
    16:37 - Recipe
    17:51 - One question each?
    21:04 - Favourite Beverage
    22:04 - Beer Program?
    22:49 - Answer one, leave one
    28:04 - Where can we find you?

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    29 mins
  • Unpoured Perspectives : For love not money with Denver Cramer of DenverAndLiely.com
    Oct 15 2025

    Welcome to Unpoured Perspectives. In this episode, we interview Denver Cramer from Denver and Liely. "For Love Not Money" does have a bit of a James Bond ring to it. Intentional, I promise. Glassware is a favourite topic for spirits enthusiasts, and talking to Denver about his whisky/bourbon/mezcal/beer and wine glasses was a real treat. It was also fun to see everyone one-up each other with the whisky, rum, and tequila they were drinking. We get into his history, current easter eggs and future plans that spirit enthusiasts have to look forward to, as well as a sort of surprise announcement for one lucky contractor.

    https://denverandliely.com | Denver & Liely | @denverandliely

    Denver Cramer: @denvercramer
    Joel: @scratchnscotch
    Bobby: @dramsanddrips
    Kevin: @spriritforus

    http://spiritforus.ca
    https://eauclairedistillery.ca/ | Eauclaire Cask Series Moscatel

    Music credit to BoDleasons for Alone

    The fate of all glass is to one day break.
    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:15 - What's in the glass?
    00:04:37 - Whisky Glass
    00:05:34 - Denver & Liely
    00:13:21 - Performance over aesthetics & style
    00:17:33 - Easter Eggs
    00:20:55 - Then vs Now
    00:25:54 - The Gospel
    00:29:34 - Time for a little one up-manship
    00:32:50 - High ABV?
    00:36:00 - Los Frontieres
    00:39:12 - Next dram
    00:47:27 - Wine Glass
    00:53:04 - Quench Journal
    00:57:42 - Drinking environment
    01:00:58 - Quote of the Day
    01:02:36 - Closing questions
    01:14:11 - Canada Corner

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Unpoured Perspectives : Two sips Romano the spirits consigliere at Baytowne Wine
    Sep 29 2025

    In episode 8 we talk with Two-sips Romano the Consigliere of spirits at Baytowne Wine and all the fun they get up to at Baytowne Wine and how they serve Canadians from Rochester New York and more.

    Baytowne Skits
    https://www.instagram.com/baytownewine/reel/DJ7xhVBuXN4/
    https://www.instagram.com/baytownewine/reel/C1heI6SuEhM/
    https://www.instagram.com/baytownewine/reel/DFgRg1UhU7n/

    Baytowne Skits
    https://www.instagram.com/baytownewine/reel/DJ7xhVBuXN4/
    https://www.instagram.com/baytownewine/reel/C1heI6SuEhM/
    https://www.instagram.com/baytownewine/reel/DFgRg1UhU7n/

    Lucas : @lstasting | @baytownewine | https://baytownewine.com/
    White Water Distilling Co : @whitewaterdistillingco | https://www.whitewaterspirits.ca/
    Joel : @scratchnscotch
    Bobby : @dramsanddrips
    Kevin : @spriritforus

    00:00:00 - Start
    00:07:34 - History
    00:10:41 - Cocktails
    00:14:49 - Ravens vs Bills
    00:16:16 - Canadian Connections
    00:20:37 - What's a Tom Collins Seminar?
    00:25:00 - Tea-na-colada
    00:27:14 - American market structure
    00:38:32 - Raising Glasses
    00:40:02 - Renaissance Rum
    00:42:41 - New & Exciting
    00:48:35 - Balancing popularity vs personal preference
    00:57:23 - Label Game
    01:05:27 - Last Question
    01:09:52 - Canada Corner
    01:18:43 - Recent SOS / SFU goings on

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Unpoured Perspectives : Amber whisky and more with Don Dimonte & Last Straw Distillery
    Aug 5 2025

    This episode of Unpoured Perspectives was recorded on July 23rd 2025. Today, we talk with the man, the myth, the legend... Don Dimonte from Last Straw Distillery. We've spoken about Don and Last Straw many times over our inaugural season so far. In that way, he is somewhat of a legend. Don has helped numerous other distillers and distilleries get started. This week, he released his Southern Ontario Sippers barrel pick of Amber Whisky ($75 - great value for money). While you're there, consider his Stout whisky as another incredible alternative. In a few weeks, for those who have been paying attention, we'll be releasing 4 new products. Head to spiritforus.ca and sign up to stay informed. We also sample his Blended Rye ($32.95) and others. While we meander along the palates of several whiskies, we also talk through the excellent news for Ontario distillers. Great outlook for the future of distilling in Ontario!

    https://laststrawdistillery.com | Last Straw Distillery

    Last Straw Distillery: @laststrawdistill
    Joel: @scratchnscotch
    Bobby: @dramsanddrips
    Kevin: @spriritforus

    http://spiritforus.ca

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    47 mins
  • Unpoured Perspectives : The Instructor of Alcohol, The Teacher of Tipples ... Andrea Fujarczuk Part 2
    Jul 10 2025

    Welcome to Unpoured Perspectives. We have "The Instructor of Alcohol", "The Teacher of Tipples", "The Professor of Canadian Liquid Courage" ... Andrea Fujarczuk. We had so much to talk about that we had to break it up into two episodes. In part two, we start with Canada Corner and talk John Sleeman & Sons/Springmill distillery and so much more ...

    https://www.niagaracollege.ca/winebeerspirits/program/artisan-distilling/ | @niagaracollege

    Andrea: @cdnwhiskyprof
    Joel: @scratchnscotch
    Bobby: @dramsanddrips
    Kevin: @spriritforus

    http://spiritforus.ca

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    1 hr and 15 mins