Join us for another exciting episode at West China Tea as we welcome Shannon Hood, the "Pourly Educated" whiskey expert, for a unique tasting experience combining fine teas and bourbon. In this episode, we explore: Shannon's journey into the whiskey industry and her "Pourly Educated" brand A 2015 aged white tea from Fuding, Fujian, paired with various bourbons Baker's 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon and its unique characteristics Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and the history behind the "larceny" name The complexities of whiskey labeling and production processes The similarities between tea and whiskey cultures, including tasting techniques and sensory experiences The significant investment required to start a distillery So-Han from West China Tea, Richard from Whiskey Provisioner, and Shannon dive deep into the nuances of both beverages, discussing everything from barrel aging to the importance of feeling and memory in tasting. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast, tea lover, or simply curious about artisanal beverages, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and entertaining insights. Join us for this fascinating exploration of flavors, history, and the art of appreciation in the world of fine teas and spirits! #TexasWhiskey #CraftSpirits #TeaAndWhiskey #IronRootRepublic #WestChinaTea ⸺ credits ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Richard Amiro - host http://richardamiro.com So-Han Fan - guest https://www.youtube.com/@TeaHouseGhost - https://westchinatea.com/ Cory Cranfill - a really helpful guy  https://youtube.com/@shedlogic - https://www.righttoolmedia.com Shannon Hood- guest https://www.instagram.com/pourly_educated/ https://www.instagram.com/ironrootrepublic/ ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner