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Understanding the Three Tier System + RNDC Leaves California | Industry Breakdown

The three tier system is the backbone of how alcohol is legally sold in the United States—and whether you love it or hate it, every brand has to play by its rules. In today’s episode, I break down the state of distribution following RNDC’s major announcement to exit the California market.

This decision could have massive ripple effects across the industry, and I share my thoughts on what it means for the future of alcohol distribution in America.

Also in this episode:

• Willett Distillery partners with Binder Stash
• 5 must-try bourbons from the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Fallout from RNDC’s California exit

& And more behind-the-scenes whiskey talk

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As a small craft NDP in the whiskey industry, you need to be creative as to what makes you stand out as a brand. One of the best ways I think to do that is transparency. Today, I talk about why I think brand transparency matters while building a whiskey brand. Other topics discussed include:
- Announcing Rhode Island distribution for McTavish Spirits!
- Making moody TikToks
- Saga Spirits Signs Distro Deal w/ Southern Glazers
- Belle Meade is Back in Nelson Family Hands
- New whiskey releases
& more!

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It's one of the most popular types of bourbons in the world, but not many people know exactly what it is. Today, we discuss what exactly a "wheated bourbon" is while sampling the new Penelope Wheated Bourbon. Also discussed:

• Outdoor Boys retirement
• Annabelle causing destruction in New Orleans?
• Middle West Spirits acquires Old Elk
• Lofted Spirits names Dan Callaway Master Blender
  & more!

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After taking a bit of a break, I thought now was a better time than ever to bring back the podcast. I discuss what I've been doing the last year, including starting McTavish Spirits w/ Graham McTavish and traveling the country selling whiskey. I also discuss our inaugural release, The Warchief Bottled in Bond Bourbon Whiskey, and talk about the process of creating a whiskey from scratch and why we chose what ended up being The Warchief.

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This week I'm joined by my brother Kale and we get back down to the roots of what Who Gives A Dram is all about - good ole' fashion whiskey, movies & MMA.

We discuss the 80th Anniversary of D Day, our favorite war movies, the rumors surrounding McGregor v Chandler, pricing around whiskey and how much is too much, our most anticipated movies & tv shows for the second half of 2024, and much more, all while reviewing a High West Single Barrel I've had for years.

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Today's topics include: UFC 302, Peaky Blinders movie, Godzilla Minus One, Mike Flanagan directing Exorcist remake, and the future of whiskey.

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This week I'm joined by my little sister Grace to talk about the movies we've watched during 'Spooky Movie Sunday' in honor of the halfway point to Halloween.

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Connor sits down to recap the year, give his favorite movie, TV show, and MMA fight of 2023, and wish everyone a Happy New Year!

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