Whether you like it neat, mixed or in a cocktail, we're talking all things bourbon (and bourbon adjacent). We sample a variety of expressions on our Flight Nights with different brands and ask plenty of questions about events, brands and so much more on our We've Got Questions series. Find more Neat & Mixed at hopsspirits.com.
Neat & Mixed from Hops & Spirits
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Whether you like it neat, mixed or in a cocktail, we're talking all things bourbon (and bourbon adjacent). We sample a variety of expressions on our Flight Nights with different brands and ask plenty of questions about events, brands and so much more on our We've Got Questions series. Find more Neat & Mixed at hopsspirits.com.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
McGillin's Olde Ale House History: Civil War, Prohibition & Beyond
<p>Get an inside look at McGillin's Olde Ale House, the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia, on this episode of Neat & Mixed Questions. We sit down with Irene Levy Baker to explore the remarkable history behind McGillin's and her book, Cheers to McGillin's: Philly's Oldest Tavern. From opening its doors in 1860, the same year Abraham Lincoln was elected president, to surviving the Civil War, Prohibition, fires, pandemics, and generations of change, we uncover the stories that have made McGillin's a Philadelphia institution for more than 165 years.</p><p>We also discuss the tavern's unique atmosphere, the rare continuity of being owned by just two families, and how it became woven into the fabric of Philadelphia's culture. Irene shares fascinating stories from the book, including hidden history, local traditions, ghost stories, celebrity visits, sports memories, and the moments that helped transform McGillin's from a neighborhood bar into one of America's most iconic historic taverns. </p>
June 12, 2026
Jefferson’s Bourbon Flight Night | Ocean Voyage 34, Reserve Cask Strength & More
<p>Get an inside look at Jefferson's Bourbon on this episode of Neat & Mixed Flight Night as we sit down with Master Blender Ale Ochoa to explore creativity, innovation, and the art of blending bourbon. We try Jefferson’s Very Small Batch, Jefferson’s Ocean Voyage 34, and Jefferson’s Reserve Cask Strength while discussing Ale’s journey into whiskey, the influence of mentor Rob Arnold, and what led her from Texas to Kentucky to join one of bourbon’s most innovative brands.</p><p>We also dive into the unique aging process behind the Ocean Voyage series, how ocean voyages influence flavor development, and the challenge of balancing traditional bourbon-making with boundary-pushing experimentation. Ale shares insights into blending, maturation, and the creative process behind developing new expressions, including surprises along the way and what’s next for Jefferson’s Bourbon.</p>
May 29, 2026
Flight Night with Hard Truth and Bryan Smith
<p>Get an inside look at Hard Truth Distilling Co. on this episode of Neat & Mixed Flight Night as we sit down with Bryan Smith to explore the distillery’s growth, whiskey-making philosophy, and the evolution of Indiana craft bourbon and rye. We sample Hard Truth’s 7-Year Bourbon, 7-Year Wheated Bourbon, and 7-Year Sweet Mash Rye while discussing Bryan’s path from beer and wine into distilling, the rise of Indiana’s craft whiskey scene, and what reaching the seven-year milestone means for the distillery.</p><p>We also dive into Hard Truth’s signature sweet mash process, how extended aging impacts flavor development, and the inspiration behind the Mizunara Wheated French Oak Finished Bourbon, the first Barrel Finish Reserve release of 2026. Bryan shares insight into barrel finishing, whiskey maturation, future releases, and the continued expansion of Hard Truth beyond Nashville.</p>
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