FOOD NEWS! Summer food and drink trends

This week we are joined by a friend on the show and food connoisseur Justin Gay. We dive into what foods he's been eating, what drinks are making an appearance this summer, and top places to eat and drink.

GayDawg’s 2021 Picks:

*Don’t pay above retail. Some independent liquor stores might try to rip you off, so Google the “retail price” before purchasing* 

Affordable Bourbon Whiskey:

• Blanton’s 
• Eagle rare
• Buffalo Trace
• Elmer T Lee
• EH Taylor 
• Weller Antique 107 (red label)
• Weller 12 year (black label)
• Henry McKenna
• Store picks from reputable stores (various distilleries)

Rye Whiskey:

• WhistlePig

Unicorns:

• Pappy Van Winkle Collection
• 10-year, 12-year, 13-year rye, 15-year, 20-year, 23-year
• Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (tall skinny bottle. Retails ~$120-150, secondary $700+)
• William Larue Weller, George T Stagg, Eagle Rare, Thomas H Handy, Sazerac Rye

Irish Whiskey:

• Middleton (their Barry Crockett bottle is expensive but incredible)
• Redbreast
• Green Spot, Yellow Spot, or Blue Spot

Scotch:

• Lagavulin 16 year (Islay Region)
• Oban 14 year (West Highland region)
• Compass Box makes great blended Scotches

Japanese Whisky: 

• Yamazaki
• Hakushu
• Nikka
• Hibiki

Sipping Tequilas:

• Don Julio 1942
• Cincoro
• Clase Azul
• Tears of Llorona
• Mezcal if you like smokiness

Wine:

Amarone (Italian red wine)

Cigars:

-Anything from Arturo Fuente’s Don Carlos collection

-Ashton VSG or ESG (virgin sungrown, estate sungrown)