Whiskey Provisioner Meets Texas Whiskey Geek at West China Tea Join us for a unique tasting experience as we blend the worlds of whiskey and tea! In this episode, we're at the West China Tea in Austin, TX, where tea expert So-Han guides us through a special "Witch's Butter" Pu-erh tea. Our guest, Caleb Rhoades from Texas Whiskey Geek, brings a rare High West Distillery Midwinter Night's Dram Encore finished in white port barrels. Discover the fascinating stories and production methods behind these unique beverages, and hear our thoughts on the unexpected flavor pairings. So-Han shares his deep knowledge of tea culture, while Richard and Caleb discuss the intricacies of whiskey appreciation. Key points from the video: Tea: "Witch's Butter" Pu-erh, a unique micro-batch fermented tea with earthy and mushroomy notes.

Whiskey: High West Distillery Midwinter Night's Dram Encore, a rare release finished in white port barrels.

Pairing: Explore the unexpected harmony between the earthy tea and the fruity notes of the rye whiskey.

Discussion: Hear about the history and culture of tea and whiskey, and learn how to appreciate these beverages in a new way. Visit West China Tea: 4706 North I 35, Austin, TX (limited time only!) Follow Texas Whiskey Geek: Stay up-to-date on Texas whiskey releases and events Like and subscribe: Support Whiskey Provisioner and never miss an episode! ⸺ 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 Guest - Caleb Rhoades - Texas Whiskey Geek https://www.instagram.com/tx_whiskeygeek/ https://www.texaswhiskeygeek.com/ ⸺ socials ⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺⸺ Website: https://whiskeyprovisioner.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeyprovisioner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyProvisioner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskey_provisioner Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiskeyProvis