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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
Any new shows will be launched here as well so make sure to stay tuned in to never miss out on the fun!
Table Bottle Tuesday
Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito Video Review & Ranking
Check out this review of the new Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito expression to see where it ranks!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Pasote Tequila Añejo Ranking
Another Tuesday, another Table Bottle Tuesday!
Check out this classic Table Bottle Tuesday review of Pasote Tequila añejo expression now and make sure to click one of the links to order your bottle now!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Villa One Tequila Añejo
Did you know that Nick Jonas owns a tequila brand?
Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday episode featuring Villa One Tequila’s añejo expression to find out where it ranks!
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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!
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Table 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 readingTequila Guy’s Whiskey Reviews
Where Does Woodinville 100% Rye Whiskey Rank?
Woodinville Whiskey..
Have you heard of it before?
Find out where their 100% straight rye whiskey ranks now!
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Blaum Bros Straight Bourbon Whiskey Express Ranking
Is this Blaum Bros straight bourbon whiskey the next big bourbon everyone should know about as a tequila lover exploring bourbon?
Find out my thoughts and which tequila lover I would recommend this to now!
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Camus Cognac Very Special Expression Ranking & Review
Camus Cognac Very Special expression….
Read about it ASAP to see when you want to get your own bottle!
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Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey Ranking & Review
Ever wondered if Uncle Nearest Whiskey 1856 expression is worth a tequila drinker buying?
Check out this article ASAP to find out!
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Sagamore Spirit Distiller’s Select Rye Finished In Tequila Barrels Express Ranking
How good is Sagamore Rye Whiskey finished in tequila barrels?
Check out where it ranks now in this express ranking!
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Advice For Tequila Brands
Just a bit of advice for tequila brands from what I’ve observed here in the Chicago market….
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Burk’s Thoughts: Brickgate Bystanders’ Responsibility
My random thoughts on what random strangers should expect out of bystanders during potentially dangerous moments.
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The Talk Between Adult Kids & Baby Boomer/Gen X Parents
My random thoughts on Boomer & Gen X parents being upset over their talks with their adult kids.
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Burk’s Thoughts: Do You Have Great Friends?
Just a few of my random thoughts about what type of friend I strive to be and the friends I look to surround myself with.
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Burk’s Thoughts: Victim Mentality
Back again with some Burk’s Thoughts!
In this episode, I’m giving my perspective on victim mentality. Check out my thoughts and please chime in with yours!
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Villa Lobos Tequila Añejo & CAO Session Cigar Pairing
Could this be the best tequila and cigar pairing ever?
Check out this Villa Lobos Tequila añejo and CAO Cigars Session blend pairing to find out now!
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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….
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Locuaz 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.
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Tequila 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!
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Tequila 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!
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History Of Tejitas Tequila Part 2
As promised!
Here’s part 2 to the History Of Tejitas Tequila!
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History Of Tejitas Tequila Part 1
Check out part 1 of the Tejitas Tequila origin story in the owner’s, Luis Herrera, own words now!
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Hustler’s Mentality- Interview With Smoke Pt 2
As promised, here is part 2 to the interview with Arthur Alexander, aka The Smoke Father!
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Hustler’s Mentality- Interview With Smoke Pt 1
If you’re into cigars then you need to tune in to this interview!
Check out the first of a two part series featuring Arthur Alexander aka The Smoke Father to learn all about cigars and more.
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Uncle Nearest Dinner Featuring Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler Pt 2
Check out part 2 of the Uncle Nearest Whiskey dinner speech by Victoria Eady Butler to learn more about the brand!
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Fireside Chronicles- Teremana Tequila Reposado Tasting
Teremana Tequila…
You know about it, you know who owns it!
Check out where it ranked amongst the Peanut Gallery in this Fireside Chronicles Episode!
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Fireside Chronicles- Lobos 1707 Tequila Joven VS Cincoro Tequila Blanco Blind Taste Testing
The ultimate blind taste testing has come!!!
Check out this epic Lobos 1707 Joven (LBJ) vs Cincoro Blanco (MJ) tequila battle to find out who the ultimate GOAT is!!
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Fireside Chronicles- The Beginning
Check out the first Fireside Chronicles episode ever! The spark of all TLA original shows!
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Fireside 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!
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Fireside 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.
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Black 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.
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Tequila 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.
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Tequila With Friends- Favorite Brand Of Cigar/Liquor Collection, Mack Brewing Co, My El Tesoro Collection Podcast Episode
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.
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Tequila 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.
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Tequila 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!
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Fireside 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!
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Tequila With Friends- Bonus Episode
In this episode we got into some real crazy shenanigans!
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Tequila 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.
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Tequila With Friends Preview
Let’s talk about life, drinks, interests, and everything else that happens between pours of your favorite drink of choice!
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TLA 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!
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TLA Business Spotlight- Moreno’s Liquor Interview
Check out this interview with the owner of Moreno’s Liquor, one of the worlds largest agave selections.
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Fireside 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
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TLA Business Spotlight: Cantera Negra Tequila Master Distiller Interview
Check out this interview with the Master Distiller of Cantera Negra Tequila!
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TLA 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!
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Tequila & 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.
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Tequila & 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.
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Tequila Lovers Anonymous 