Tasting Notes: Happy New Year, friends — and welcome back to The Dram Amateur Podcast 🥃
This episode is a bit of a reset, a reflection, and a look ahead at what’s coming in 2026.

No guest this time — just me checking in, sharing what I’ve been up to lately, and talking through some great recent experiences around whiskey, agave, community, and the studio.

🥃 What’s Inside This Episode

🎉 Happy New Year

Kicking things off by wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and pour-filled New Year. I talk about stepping into 2026 with intention — slowing down, appreciating the moments, and continuing to build something meaningful around this community.

🎙️ Behind the Scenes: The Studio & What’s New

I share updates on what I’ve been working on lately:

• Continued improvements to the One More Pour Studio
• A brand-new intro for 2026
• Expanding into video content on YouTube, and what that means for the podcast moving forward

It’s all about evolving while keeping the heart of the show the same.

🌍 Whiskies of the World

I recap attending the Whiskies of the World event — great pours, great conversations, and the reminder of how wide and diverse the whiskey world really is. From familiar favorites to new discoveries, events like this always reignite the curiosity.

🎟️ Raffle Day at Max’s Bottle Shop

A fun stop at Max’s Bottle Shop where I took part in a raffle, soaked in the atmosphere, and enjoyed what makes local spots so special — community, conversation, and shared experiences.

🛒 A Visit to Ancestral Bottle Shop

I wrap things up talking about a trip to Ancestral Bottle Shop — a place that truly gets it. Thoughtfully curated bottles, knowledgeable staff, and that feeling of walking into a shop that’s built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.

🥃 Final Pour

This episode is all about momentum — reflecting on where things are, appreciating the moments in between, and looking forward to what’s next for the podcast, the studio, and the community around it.

Thank you for continuing to listen, support, and share pours along the way.
Here’s to 2026 — one more pour at a time.

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