Graham crackers weren’t invented as a snack, they were part of a moral crusade. In this episode, Matt, Jason, and Drew unpack the strange story of Sylvester Graham, the 19th-century reformer who believed bland food could suppress sin, alcohol, and sexual desire.

We explore how Graham’s ideas fed into temperance movements, early health culture, and America’s ongoing obsession with controlling pleasure. From crackers to culture wars, this episode connects the dots between one man’s extreme beliefs and patterns we’re still repeating today.


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We lined up three proofs of Sazerac Rye to see how they actually stack up. Matt, Jason, and Drew taste the Sazerac Full Proof Rye, the new Sazerac 100 Proof Rye, and the classic 90 proof Sazerac Rye side by side, breaking down flavor, spice, balance, and overall drinkability.

Along the way, we speculate whether the Full Proof release starts encroaching on Thomas H. Handy territory. If you’re trying to decide which Sazerac bottle is worth your money, this comparison will definitely help.


#ryewhiskey #sazerac #whiskeyreview

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We’re closing out 2025 with the first-ever Arsenic Culture Awards. Matt, Jason, and Drew kick things off with a round of Drinko, it's Plinko, but with terrible drinking consequences, before breaking down the best, worst, and most baffling things we covered all year.

From best bourbon and favorite stories to the dreaded “Why Does This Exist?” award, we nominate, debate, and vote on the moments that defined Arsenic Culture in 2025. We wrap it all up by recognizing the community with our Greatest Fan Award and shouting out one of the people who helped keep this show alive all year.

Thanks for riding with us through another year!


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