Jason is back this week with a early comeback episode with Misty and special guest Tina Weldon. We are trying a flight of local Texas whiskies, most of which we have tried on the podcast before, and you can find links to previous episodes below.

• Balcones Mirador
• Still Austin
• Andalusia Stryker
• Ironroot Promethean
• Garrison Brothers Cowboy

Throughout the episode, we talk with Tina about her journey to starting the TerraPurezza Farm with her husband and all that goes into running a 1500 acre Regenerative Agriculture Institute in Central Texas. Tina also goes into how they started and where they are looking to expand into. You can find out more by going to their website at terrapurezza.com.

Above all, thanks for listening and we will see you again soon! Music by The Passion HiFi

We're back with a final remotely recorded check-in. Today Jason and Mike check-in with Marcus to see how he has been dealing with the quarantine. We'll be coming in with these shorter episodes as soon as we can make them, and have some ideas for remote tastings for the future. Stay tuned and we'll be sure to be back to full regular recordings as soon as the pandemic is passed. In the meantime, stay home and stay safe.

We're back with another remotely recorded update. Today Jason and Mike check-in with Anthony to see how he has been dealing with the quarantine. We'll be coming in with these shorter episodes as soon as we can make them, and have some ideas for remote tastings for the future. Stay tuned and we'll be sure to be back to full regular recordings as soon as the pandemic is passed. In the meantime, stay home and stay safe.

We're back with another remotely recorded update. Today Jason, Maleek, and Mike check-in with Tim to see how he has been dealing with the quarantine. We'll be coming in with these shorter episodes as soon as we can make them, and have some ideas for remote tastings for the future. Stay tuned and we'll be sure to be back to full regular recordings as soon as the pandemic is passed. In the meantime, stay home and stay safe.

We're back with another remotely recorded update. Today Jason and Mike check-in with Marisa and Misty and see how they have been dealing with the quarantine. We'll be coming in with these shorter episodes as soon as we can make them, and have some ideas for remote tastings for the future. Stay tuned and we'll be sure to be back to full regular recordings as soon as the pandemic is passed. In the meantime, stay home and stay safe.

Hey all, it's been a while since we have been able to get together, so the Cask Mates thought it would be nice to get a couple of us online and remotely record a series of updates. Over the next few episodes we'll be releasing some shorter check-in episodes with each of the Cask Mates. Today is a brief update with Jason, Maleek and Mike.

We'll be coming in with these shorter episodes as soon as we can make them, and have some ideas for remote tastings for the future. Stay tuned and we'll be sure to be back to full regular recordings as soon as the pandemic is passed. In the meantime, stay home and stay safe.

The Cask Mates will be on hiatus while the COVID-19 pandemic is making the rounds. While we do live in Texas, which as of this post has not experienced any large outbreaks, and none of our regular hosts have shown any symptoms of the virus, several of us do work in high-contact jobs. Because of that, we thought it would be a good idea to hold off on getting together and recording new episodes until the general population is advised to return to their usual routines.

In the meantime, we encourage everyone to follow these basic recommended instructions for keeping yourself healthy. Wash your hands, avoid touching your face including mouth, nose, and eyes, cover your coughs and sneezes, and practice social distancing by staying home, except when necessary. Symptoms of this respiratory disease may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath and may show up between 2 and 14 days after exposure. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please seek medical care.

Also, make sure to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, but remember that whiskey (or even vodka) is not a disinfectant. It won’t kill the virus, but it couldn’t hurt to have a dram during these times to help lift your mood instead. For more information please visit CDC.gov/covid19 and we will hopefully see you soon. Cheers and stay safe.

This week we are trying The Sexton Irish Whiskey. This is a 100% Irish malted barely whiskey triple distilled in copper pots and finished in Oloroso sherry cask barrels. More information and show notes can be found at https://caskmatespodcast.com/the-sexton.

Afterwards the nerds take over and talk all about our favorite movies that were based on video games, ranging from the classics to the most recent. We also chat about what upcoming video game based movies or shows that are in production, as well as our wish lists of what games we think would make great movies.

Above all, thanks for listening and we will see you again next week. Music by The Passion HiFi

This week we are trying Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey & Coffee. This is Jameson Irish Whiskey infused with natural cold brewed Arabica coffee. More information and show notes can be found at https://caskmatespodcast.com/jameson-cold-brew.

Afterwards we pose some hypotheticals to the group and see what their answers end up being. Examples include; If you find a briefcase with $1 million in it as well as a bloody note saying "don't", do you take the money? Or would you rather know all the languages of the world, or know how to play all of the instruments?

Above all, thanks for listening and we will see you again next week. Music by The Passion HiFi

This week we are trying Jura 10 Year Aged Scotch. This is a single malt scotch whisky from the Jura distillery on the Isle of Jura, Scotland. This scotch has been matured in American White Oak bourbon barrels and finished in aged Oloroso Sherry butts. More information and show notes can be found at https://caskmatespodcast.com/jura-10-year.

Afterwards we play a game of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Jason went and found 20 questions from an online quiz that have been given to actual fifth graders and we take the test. Questions range from geography, math, grammar, and more. Listen below and see how well we do.

Above all, thanks for listening and we will see you again next week. Music by The Passion HiFi