Why the Dram Dad Rejects Bourbon Collecting Culture

by | Jul 1, 2025

Host Randy Warren sits down with Chris, known as the Dram Dad, to explore how bringing a photographer’s perspective to American bourbon culture can enrich the experience. Hear how Chris went from bourbon novice to enthusiast in just 18 months, thanks to a transformative Booker’s gift from his brother. Uncover his “pop it and drink it” philosophy that rejects bottle hoarding, his California bourbon finds like Stellum Rye, and why he believes whiskey is about building experiences, not collections.

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