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This is the main hub for all TLA original shows, pairings, and reviews!
Check out all the classic TLA shows from Fireside Chronicles to Tequila & A Story
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Table Bottle Tuesday
Table Bottle Tuesday- Insólito Tequila Añejo Expression
Have you heard of Insolito Tequila? Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday episode in which I rank Midland band’s tequila añejo expression!
Keep readingTable Bottle Tuesday- Number Juan Tequila Extra Añejo Expression
Have you heard of the tequila owned by Ron White? Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday featuring Number Juan Tequila!
Keep readingTable Bottle Tuesday- El Charro Tequila Silver Expression
Check out this latest episode of Table Bottle Tuesday featuring El Charro Tequila silver expression!
Keep readingCalle 23 Tequila Añejo Expression Ranking
Have you heard of Tequila Calle 23? No? Check out this brand that I’m happy to add to my bar to see if you want to follow suit!
Keep readingMaestro Dobel Tequila Añejo Expression & Drew Estate Smoke Factory Cigar Pairing
Looking for a quality budget tequila to add to the shelf? Check out my thoughts on Maestro Dobel Tequila añejo expression paired with a nice budget Factory Smokes sweet cigar!
Keep readingTequila Guy’s Whiskey Reviews
Tequila Guy’s Whiskey Review- E.H. Taylor Bottled In Bond Rye Whiskey Video Review & Ranking
Man, you don’t want to miss this review of E.H. Taylor Bottled In Bond rye whiskey!
Keep readingRedwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey Quick Review & Ranking
Check out my quick review of Redwood Empire Rye Whiskey.
Keep readingTequila Guy’s Whiskey Reviews- Bardstown Bourbon Co. Collaboration Series Ferrand Edition Ranking
Have you had Bardstown Bourbon Co. bourbon yet? Why not?
Keep readingBurk’s Thoughts
Different Tequila Expressions Pt 2, Joven-Extra Añejo
Check out part 2 of Different Tequila Expressions! In this one I go through the joven-extra añejo expressions.
Keep readingDifferent Expressions Of Tequila Part 1 (Mixto-Reposado)
Ever wonder how many different expressions there are? Well here’s a great source for you! Come check out all the different expressions of tequila that exist in the main markets today!
Keep readingBurk’s Thoughts- Lollapalooza Day 1
Officially back to recording podcast and YouTube videos! Starting back up slow with season 2 of Burk’s Thoughts in which I discuss the events of Lollapalooza day 1.
Keep readingBurks’ Thoughts- Tequila Ocho Single Barrel Story
Does this make me an alcoholic, VIP client, or a little bit of both?
Keep readingTequila Pairings
Prospero Tequila Añejo Expression & Southern Draw Cigar Kudzu Blend Pairing
Check out this amazing Prospero Tequila añejo expression pairing! Could be your next favorite everyday pairing….
Keep readingLocuaz Tequila Añejo Expression & Private Label Mint Chocolate Cigar Pairing
This is the ultimate after meal dessert pairing! Check out this Locuaz Tequila añejo & private label mint chocolate cigar pairing.
Keep readingTequila Dinastia Real Extra Añejo Expression & Balmoral Añejo XO Cigar Pairing
Check out this Tequila Dinastia Real extra añejo & Balmora Añejo XO Cigar pairing you need to try ASAP!
Keep readingTequila Don Abraham Añejo Expression & East India Co. Havana Blend Cigar
Check out this Don Abraham Tequila añejo expression & East India Co Havana Blend cigar pairing ASAP!
Keep readingDos Armadillos Tequila Añejo Expression & Alec Bradley Cigars Black Market Esteli Churchhill Cigar Pairing
Check out this amazing everyday pairing!
Keep readingTLA Archives
Fireside Chronicles- The Beginning
Check out the first Fireside Chronicles episode ever! The spark of all TLA original shows!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- 1792 Bourbon, Untitled Bourbon, And Tequila Artenom 1146
Check out the second episode ever of Fireside Chronicles! In this episode we feature 1792 Bourbon, Untitled Bourbon, and Artenom 1146. Check out where Fireside Chronicles all started!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Blood Oath Bourbon & Lobos 1707 Reposado
Check out this classic episode of Fireside Chronicles in which we rank the 2021 Blood Oath Bourbon release & Lebron James’ tequila Lobos 1707 tequila reposado expression.
Keep readingBlack Owned Tequila Brands
I get asked all the time what tequila brands are black owned and how do I like said brands. To be completely honest with everyone, I’ve only tried 6 of these black owned tequila brands in my life.
Keep readingTequila With Friends Podcast Version- Liquor/Cigar Main Stays & My Personal Main Stays
In this episode, we discuss the bottles and cigars we must have on our bars and in our humidors at all times.
Keep readingTequila With Friends- Favorite Brand Of Cigar/Liquor Collection, Mack Brewing Co, My El Tesoro Collection
In this episode of Tequila With Friends, I’m joined by several of my good friends to discuss our liquor/cigar collections, which brands we prefer to collect, and more.
Keep readingTequila With Friends- Toast To The New Year
This was the official last live of 2021 and damn did I have a ton of fun!! Had a great time talking life, tequila, cigars, bourbon, and a hell of a lot more with some great friends to ring in the new year.
Keep readingTequila With Friends- Celebrity Tequila & Crazy Parties
Man I love this show! Tonight we talked about everything from crazy drunken night stories, to @suertetequila@angermgmttequila@santospirit@vidatequila@teremana@tequilacayeya@lobos1707@tequilakostiv and a hell of a lot more! Too many great convos to recap and you’ll just have to watch!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- BTAC & Pappy Van Winkle Release, Don Modesto Tequila
Back again with our host Jason aka Suburban Bourbon Dad with another episode of Fireside Chronicles!
Keep readingTequila With Friends- Bonus Episode
In this episode we got into some real crazy shenanigans!
Keep readingTequila With Friends- What’s Your Go To Drink?
In the first episode of Tequila With Friends, we discuss our go to bottle and or cigar to kick back to and relax with great friends and family.
Keep readingTequila With Friends Preview
Let’s talk about life, drinks, interests, and everything else that happens between pours of your favorite drink of choice!
Keep readingTLA Business Spotlight- Anger Management Tequila
Check out this interview with the owner of the former brand known as Anger Management Tequila that’s now Cardenas Legacy Tequila!
Keep readingTLA Business Spotlight- Moreno’s Liquor Interview
Check out this interview with the owner of Moreno’s Liquor, one of the worlds largest agave selections.
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Riot Fest
@suburbanbourbondad and I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to say what’s up to everyone live from @riot_fest during the @sublime set. Fireside Chronicles Episodes TLA Members Only Discounts Additional TLA Articles
Keep readingTLA Business Spotlight: Cantera Negra Tequila Master Distiller Interview
Check out this interview with the Master Distiller of Cantera Negra Tequila!
Keep readingTLA Business Spotlight- Yeyo Tequila
Check out this amazing interview with the owner of Yeyo Tequila!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Espanita Tequila Añejo Tasting & Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Back again with our host @suburbanbourbondad !
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Siempre Tequila & Bardstown Bourbon
First and foremost, Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers on the TLA team and all the other amazing fathers out there as well!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Tromba Tequila Añejo Expression Tasting & Elijah Craig Bourbon Bday Bottle
This show with our host @suburbanbourbondad features the biggest Peanut Gallery to date! We feature a @tequilatromba añejo tasting, go through several different crazy and serious topics, and I show everyone how to start a fire!
Keep readingTequila & A Story- IG Live With Smoke From T.P. Cigar Lounge
In this episode we chill with the Smoke Father aka Smoke. We talk about the cigar scene in Chicago, Bernie Mac, fatherhood, and more.
Keep readingTequila & A Story Featuring Smoke from T.P. Cigar Lounge
Check out this classic episode of Tequila & A Story featuring the one and only Smoke Father himself!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- EH Taylor Bourbon Small Batch & 5 Tequilas For Bourbon Lovers List
Come check out the latest Fireside Chronicles episode featuring a live review of EH Taylor Bourbon Small Batch.
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- High Proof Bourbons & TLA Tequila Tasting Categories
Check out this classic episode of Fireside Chronicles! We get into High Proof Bourbons & the TLA Tequila Tasting Categories!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles IG Live- Top 5 Tequilas & Bourbons Under $60 List
In this episode, we discuss our top 5 list available at the website and more! Make sure to give it a watch!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Bardstown Bourbon Co, Casacollab Cocktail, & Mental Health
Check out this classic episode of Fireside Chronicles to hear live reviews of Bardstown Bourbon Co and more!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Smoke Wagon Bourbon & Mi Familia Flores Tequila Extra Añejo
The latest Fireside Chronicles recording featuring Smoke Wagon Bourbon & Mi Familia Flores Extra Anejo
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Old Forester 150th Anniversary Release & More
Old Forester 150th anniversary & more. RIP Hammerin Hank!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles: Woodford Reserve Whiskey & Santo Tequila Reposado Expression
In this episode, we discuss the new Woodford Reserve release, Santo’s reposado, and more.
Keep readingHustler’s Mentality Episode 1: Laverdad Inc Interview
In our premier episode of Hustler’s Mentality, I sit down with Steve and Al, the owners of Laverdad Inc and The Breaks Cigars.
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