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In this episode of Bourbon Nerdz, we take a hard (and honest) look at The State of Bourbon in 2026. From shifting market trends and changing availability to pricing, hype, and where the bourbon industry seems to be heading next, we break down what we’re seeing, what excites us, and what has us scratching our heads.

But it wouldn’t be Bourbon Nerdz without going full nerd. We also dive into the football playoffs, owning our wins and losses from fantasy football — what we nailed, what we completely missed, and the takes that aged very poorly. From there, we talk about our most anticipated games and movies, plus a look ahead at some of the biggest things we’re excited about coming in 2026.

Bourbon, sports, games, movies, and future predictions — it’s all here as we pour a glass and take stock of where we are and where we’re headed.

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In this year-end blowout episode of Bourbon Nerdz, we’re raising a glass and looking back at the best of the year across all the things we love. From Whiskey of the Year contenders and standout pours, to the top movies that owned our screens, we break down what hit hardest, what surprised us, and what earned a permanent spot on our shelves.

We also dive into the game that swept The Game Awards, talk nerd culture highlights, and fire off plenty of rapid-fire takes, debates, and laughs as we close out the year Nerdz-style. Whether you’re here for bourbon, movies, games, or just hanging out with friends, this episode is the perfect toast to the year that was.

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Damon from Open Season Operator along with some fun tidbits from our buddy Theron. We dive deep into the origins of the legendary Cigar Batch whiskey—where it came from, why it blew up, and what makes it such a unique pour in the bourbon world.

From there, we roll into a quick history lesson on cigars themselves, exploring how they evolved from ancient ritual to modern luxury. We also break down some of the most iconic cigar-smoking characters in fiction and non-fiction—from stone-cold badasses to larger-than-life personalities who helped define the “cigar guy” archetype.

To wrap things up, we pivot into monster territory with a discussion on the brand-new Frankenstein movie, what the film gets right, and why the classic monster still hits today.

Pour something good, light up if you’ve got it, and come hang out for a mix of bourbon lore, cigar culture, pop-culture fun, and monster madness.

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