This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about the craft behind their unique Manhattan Finish Rye, the history of Maryland-style whiskey, and why great whiskey is meant to be shared. Clint shares stories from his journey through the spirits industry, his passion for whiskey, and what makes Sagamore stand out in a crowded market.

In this episode:

(00:00) – Intro
(02:07) – Whiskey intro and rating: Sagamore Manhattan Finish Rye Whiskey
(15:53) – The history and production of Sagamore Rye
(18:49) – Whiskey culture and collecting
(22:38) – Sagamore’s unique bottling and branding
(29:35) – Whiskey tasting techniques and anecdotes
(33:30) – Old school steakhouses
(34:59) – Sagamore Spirit WWW barrel pick
(40:08) – Is it a waste to use a good whiskey in a cocktail?
(42:13) – Sneaker collections and preferences
(47:52) – Italy and speaking Italian
(51:25) – All about pizza
(54:02) – What would Clint do if not in the whiskey business?
(56:50) – Plugs

Links

Sagamore Spirit: https://sagamorespirit.com/
Ryan Norwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-norwood-91641562/
Norlan: https://norlanglass.com/
Buffalo Trace: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/
Jack Rose: https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com/
Kevin Plank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Plank
Under Armour: https://www.underarmour.com/
The Baltimore Sun: https://www.baltimoresun.com/
Hammer and Nails: https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/
Durant's: https://durantsaz.com/
Goodfellas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodfellas
Jordans: https://www.nike.com/jordan
Yeezy: https://www.goat.com/collections/yeezy
Adidas: https://www.adidas.com/
Nike: https://www.nike.com/
Frank's Hot Sauce: https://www.franksredhot.com/
Ghost of Tsushima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
Dishonored: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishonored

Connect with Clint

Website: https://sagamorespirit.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyspotty

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Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

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