Ep. 29 - A Blind Taste Test - Purpose, Contentment, and Ashes

In this episode, Jason and Bradford light up a rare Partagas 160 cigar and go head-to-head in a blind bourbon tasting featuring two very different expressions: Four Roses Super Premium (a Japanese market-only release) and the George Dickel 17-Year. They explore the history behind these legendary distilleries—Four Roses with its long, winding ownership story and subtle Japanese influence under Kirin, and George Dickel, revitalized by chemical engineer-turned-master distiller Nicole Austin under Diageo’s stewardship. But the pour isn’t the only thing to savor. The guys dive deep into the evolving journey of a man’s purpose. They reflect on the freedom this generation has to ask what they want to do with their life—not just inherit a path. What happens when the chase slows down in your 40s or 50s? Is it possible to pursue passion without compromising your role? With cigars in hand and good whiskey in their glasses, the conversation turns honest, layered, and full of the kind of clarity that comes with age—and maybe a little help from Tennessee corn. Hashtags: #FourRoses #GeorgeDickel#Partagas160 #BourbonBlindTasting #ContentmentOverChase #WhiskeyWisdom #CigarLovers #PorchPhilosophy #BourbonAndCigars

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Life is screwed up. So come join us, Bradford and Jason, on the porch to enjoy a good bourbon and cigar to figure it out. Picture this: a cozy porch or patio, the sun setting in the distance, and the perfect cigar in hand. That’s our sweet spot, and we want you there with us. Each episode is like a chat with old friends where we dive into everything from the smooth notes of bourbon to the complexities of life’s biggest questions—jobs, politics, history, music, and even the quirkiest of topics like, “Why did we quit using lead paint?” One of us is a brain surgeon—yes, really—and the other brings a mix of sharp intellect, charisma, and unyielding certainty. We’ll let you guess which is which. We’re tackling it all: from the lives of Presidents to overcoming isolation, battling cancer, navigating divorce, and the wild ride of raising adult kids. So, grab a friend, your favorite cigar, and a drink that makes you smile. Join us on the porch for some real talk and a lot of laughs.