Welcome to Bottles & Bites Without Borders, where the wine flows, the whiskey pours, and the food never disappoints! Hosted by Rob Clark, a WSET-certified wine enthusiast, whiskey collector, and home chef extraordinaire, this podcast is your go-to for all things delicious. Rob brings a mix of expertise and humor as he chats with friends, fellow foodies, and top-tier experts in the world of food, wine, and whiskey. Whether you're here for tips on pairing wine with dinner, exploring new whiskey finds, or simply enjoying a good laugh over some fantastic bites, Rob’s got you covered. Tune in, grab a gl...
Latest episodes
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50 min
Oregon Trip: Pinot, Pines & the Pacific
Send us Fan MailSandra and I just got back from Oregon, and we can't stop talking about it. From the misty Douglas firs and the rugged Pacific coast to the waterfalls of the Columb…
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1 h 09
Small Batch to Barrel Proof: Ranking the E.H. Taylor Collection
Send us Fan MailThis episode, the table's full — my son and two friends joined me for a deep dive into one of bourbon's most iconic names: Colonel E.H. Taylor. We tasted through th…
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1 h 00
Quiche, Football & Fall Flavors with Chris & Teri Chambers
Send us Fan MailFall has landed on the table, and we're celebrating with a full brunch spread! In this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, we're joined by Chris & Teri Cham…
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29 min
Bring Back the Bottle Share (Just Not the Way You Remember It)
Send us Fan MailHere's a description ready to drop into YouTube:Bourbon Bottle Shares Are Dying — Here's How We Bring Them BackFive or six years ago, there was a bourbon bottle sha…
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50 min
The State of Bourbon 2026: Has the Bubble Burst?
Send us Fan MailThe bourbon world is changing... but is that a good thing?In this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, we're taking a deep dive into The State of Bourbon. Ha…
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55 min
The Original Super Tuscan: Silvia Vannucci on Piaggia & the Secret History of Carmignano
Send us Fan MailLong before "Super Tuscan" became a marketing term, the winemakers of Carmignano were already blending Cabernet into their Sangiovese — a tradition that reportedly…
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1 h 22
The State of Tuscany with John Fodera
Send us Fan MailTuscany is one of the most storied wine regions on earth — but is it still delivering the way it used to? On this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, we sit…
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17 min
Buffalo Trace: The Myth, The Mash Bills, and The Mystery Behind the Most Chased Bourbon in America
Send us Fan MailYou've heard the name. You've probably chased the bottle. But do you actually know the story behind Buffalo Trace Distillery — the one operation in Frankfort, Kentu…
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22 min
America Turns 250 — We Drank the Anniversary Bourbon
Send us Fan MailAmerica turns 250 this 4th of July, and we're celebrating with Evan Williams' brand new America250 commemorative lineup — the 1783 Small Batch and the seriously str…
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49 min
Chasing Proof: The Truth About Flavor in Bourbon
Send us Fan MailFor years, bourbon enthusiasts have chased higher proof bottles believing that more proof equals more flavor. But is that really true?In this episode of Bottles & B…
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1 h 07
Bourbon Basics: Three Guys Walk Into a Distillery...
Send us Fan MailBourbon Basics: Three Young Guys Enter the Bourbon World — and Nothing Goes as ExpectedMy son Ian and his two best friends Bryant and Evan are 25 years old. They've…
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50 min
Rye or Die: Three Bourbon Boys Try Rye Whiskey for the First Time
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when three 25-year-old bourbon lovers sit down and taste rye whiskey for the very first time? We're about to find out.On this episode of Bottles & Bite…
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1 h 02
Talking Scotch with Whisky Expert David Allardice
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, Rob sits down with whisky expert David Allardice from Paradice Whisky Experiences for a fun, educational, and ap…
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39 min
If You Could Only Drink Wine From One Country
Send us Fan MailWhat if you could only drink wine from ONE country for the rest of your life?In this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, Rob Clark tackles one of the hardes…
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35 min
Bourbon Drinkers, It's Time to Cross the Pond!
Send us Fan Mail If bourbon is your first love, Scotch might just be your greatest adventure. In this episode, we break down exactly why bourbon drinkers are uniquely positioned to…
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1 h 19
Talking and Sipping Wine - I Join Bob Paulinski on his Livestream
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a WSET-certified enthusiast from Katy, Texas sits down with one of just 400 Masters of Wine in the world? A relaxed, honest, and genuinely fun con…
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31 min
FULL PROOF… Kinda? Breaking Down Green River Wheated + Penelope Rio First Taste
Send us Fan MailTwo brand-new bottles hit the table—and we’re going in blind.On this episode, I crack open Penelope Rio and Green River Full Proof Wheated Bourbon for the very firs…
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1 h 03
The Sazerac Rye Lineup & Our Bourbon Journey with Chris Chambers
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bottles & Bites Without Borders, Rob is joined by longtime friend Chris Chambers to do more than just taste whiskey — we take a trip back through…
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21 min
Want Young People to Drink Wine? Stop Acting Like This
Send us Fan MailThe wine industry keeps saying they want to attract younger drinkers and make wine more approachable… but their actions say otherwise.Wine dinners are still $200–$3…
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13 min
The Truth: Whiskey and Wine Are More Alike Than You Think
Send us Fan MailIf you love whiskey but ignore wine… you're missing half the experience. And if you love wine but never explore whiskey… the same is true.In this episode of Bottles…