Whiskey Shenanigans Podcast
St. Augustine Distillery’s Mike Diaz on Making Whiskey Where Barrels Never Sleep in Florida Heat
Whiskey Shennanigan’s Randy Warren interviews Mike Diaz of St. Augustine Distillery about making bourbon in Florida’s humid climate. Hear about how Mike and his team built a distillery in America’s oldest city, and why it’s now America’s top distillery tour, according to USA Today.
How Jose Calderon Used Special Forces Training and Latin American Distilling to Build Everglades Distillers
Jose Calderon committed everything to Everglades Distillers after spending 20 years in Special Forces learning distilling techniques across Latin America. In this episode, host Randy Warren explores how Jose tested over 30 corn varieties in his backyard to discover the perfect red corn for whiskey, why his family conducts blind tastings together, and how Florida’s extreme heat ages bourbon naturally without temperature control.
Amanda Colomb on Breaking Whiskey’s Conformity: The Story Behind Bourbon and Bikinis’ Rapid Rise
Whiskey Shenanigans Podcast uncovers more about Bourbon_and_Bikinis with Amanda Colomb. They explore Amanda's journey from wine to whiskey, and the impact of social media on whiskey culture. The conversation delves into personal preferences for bourbon and Scotch,...
How Buffalo Trace Breaks Bourbon Conventions: Harlen Wheatley on Innovation and Experimentation
In this episode, host Randy Warren chats with Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley to explore the distillery’s groundbreaking 4,000-barrel experimental program, and how the team recovered from 2025’s devastating Kentucky River flood.