For years, people have said red wine is good for your heart or that booze in moderation can be healthy… but is any of that actually true?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Kendra dig into the science (and the BS) around alcohol and health. From old studies that claimed wine could extend your life, to the rise of “functional” cocktails and low-ABV wellness drinks, we’re breaking down whether there’s really such a thing as a healthy buzz.

Do you think alcohol can ever be healthy or is it all just marketing spin?


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Buckfast Tonic Wine is infamous: 15% alcohol, insane caffeine levels, and a reputation for fueling crime in the UK and Ireland. But how bad can it really be?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew crack open actual bottles of Buckfast to find out. From ridiculous warning labels to wild stats (like police linking Buckfast to countless arrests), this “tonic wine” has a history unlike anything else on the shelf.

Would you ever drink Buckfast… or does this bottle deserve its criminal reputation?


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What exactly is Warehouse X at Buffalo Trace, and why does everyone in bourbon keep talking about it?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the legendary Warehouse X, Buffalo Trace’s experimental rickhouse where they test how light, airflow, temperature, and pressure impact aging whiskey. From early experiments to the wild results so far, this is bourbon science like you’ve never heard it before.

Would you trust science to make better bourbon, or should tradition always win?


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Ever been told your bourbon has to go with steak, or that wine magically pairs with cheese? Is there real science behind food and drink pairings, or is it just pretentious BS?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew dig into the culture of pairings: from restaurants selling “perfect matches” to the sensory science (taste, smell, texture) that might actually make it legit. Plus, their favorite (and strangest) pairings, like bourbon and Oreos.

Do you think pairings are real… or total BS?

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Bourbon store picks are everywhere, but how do you know if you’ve found a good one? From red flags to hidden gems, not all picks are created equal.

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, and Drew break down the world of store picks: how to tell if a pick is worth grabbing, which distilleries are known for great picks, and the common traps to avoid. Whether you’re a bourbon beginner or a seasoned collector, this is the store pick guide you didn’t know you needed.

What’s the best store pick you’ve ever had?


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Non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails are everywhere, but why are they suddenly blowing up? From millennials skipping booze to bars charging $20 for an NA cocktail, the rise of “sober curious” culture has everyone talking.

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Pierre dig into the world of NA beverages: who’s buying them, why they’re trending, and whether they’re worth the hype (or the price).
Would you actually order a non-alcoholic cocktail at a bar?


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It’s one of the most heated debates in craft beer culture: should kids be welcome in breweries, or should taprooms stay adults-only?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Pierre take on the “crotch goblin” question with their usual mix of humor and honesty. From breweries that embrace families to taprooms that feel like bars, the guys share their own takes as parents (and non-parents) on where kids do (and don’t) belong in drinking spaces.

Where do you stand: family-friendly breweries, or keep it 21+?

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Every scene has them: the people who know more, drink rarer bottles, and love to remind you about it. From craft beer to bourbon to cocktails, gatekeeping has become part of drinking culture… but does it ruin the fun?

In this episode of Arsenic Culture, Matt, Jason, Drew, and Pierre break down why people gatekeep in the first place, how it shows up in booze culture, and whether taking drinks too seriously actually kills the joy.

Do you think gatekeeping keeps standards high or just makes people look like assholes?


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