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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.
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215. Your Cinna-mission, Should You Choose To Accept It
31:27||Ep. 215In this episode of Whiskey@Work, Mark challenges Rob to a cinnamon whiskey taste test. Despite Rob's aversion to flavored whiskeys, he'll sample three popular cinnamon varieties: Fireball Dragon's Reserve, Bird Dog Hot Cinnamon, and Jack Fire. Will Rob find an unexpected favorite, or will he reaffirm his stance on flavored whiskeys? Go ahead, guess.214. All the Whisky Ladies
26:15||Ep. 214Billboard 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.212. Parachutes and Pours with Steve Smith
31:15||Ep. 212This 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.211. "Heavily Peated". Enough said.
26:05||Ep. 211As 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.210. History of the Marshmallow
28:23||Ep. 210Guys, hold up, isn't this a whiskey podcast? Yes, and whiskey is getting weird.209. Here In The Real World
28:46||Ep. 209Lots 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.208. Haunted Waters
26:00||Ep. 208Houston wanted this to be a scary podcast, Rob wanted to talk about his elk. Rob mostly won.207. Cask of Curiosities
28:49||Ep. 207On this episode, we're chasing whiskey mysteries. And we'll try to discover how Rob ended up with this bottle he has no memory of getting.