Whiskey@Work

Billboard magazine has name Beyonce the greatest pop star of the 21st Century. Beyoncé has dominated the charts and the music headlines over the past 25 years, always remaining culturally and commercially relevant while staying a step ahead of her contemporaries and critics. And then, she made a whisky.

In this episode of Whiskey@Work, we take a detour from barrels of bourbon to bags of beans as we dive into the story of Rootline Coffee in Summerset, SD. More than just a coffee company, Rootline is on a mission to rescue children from sex trafficking in Central America. Despite facing harrowing challenges like cartel raids and team members being imprisoned, their passion for making a difference burns as strong as their expertly crafted brews.Join us as we explore the parallels between the craftsmanship of coffee and whiskey, the power of storytelling in both worlds, and how the whiskey community can help amplify Rootline’s life-changing work. This is a story about resilience, flavor, and a purpose that goes far beyond the cup—or the glass.

This week, Rob and Mark sit down with Steve Smith, owner of Smith's Liquor in Rapid City, SD. A former paratrooper turned liquor store owner, Steve shares his journey and passion for fine spirits.As a devoted scotch enthusiast, Steve brings three of his favorite bottles to sample. Join us for a lively discussion about Steve's military days, his 17 years in the liquor business, and of course, some excellent scotch tasting.

As Indiana Jones once said, "Peat. Why'd it have to be peat?" Wait, that was snakes. From the newest distillery in Japan, Rob and Mark present Rokkosan Whisky.

Guys, hold up, isn't this a whiskey podcast? Yes, and whiskey is getting weird.

Lots of celebrity whiskies have again rolled out. Most have not been, what's the word...great? One of the biggest stars in '90s country music hopes to change that.