In this episode of The Law Dad, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Pate, a man of many talents with a serious love for bourbon. He grew up in Rome, Georgia, studied music business at Belmont University in Nashville, and then made a shift into a successful sales career after spending some time in the music industry. When the pandemic hit, he started documenting and sharing his passion for bourbon tasting through his podcast and social media platform, Finer Sips.
Listen in as Ben shares more about his bourbon-tasting journey- from building his collection and training his palate to sharing his findings online. Along the way, we’ll learn some interesting history about the bourbon market and glean some tasting tips from the expert himself!
For Ben, this pastime is more than just a fun hobby. It’s about finding the time to recharge amidst a busy schedule to show up as a better business owner, husband, and dad. This episode is a great reminder that it’s important to find time for the little things that bring you joy. So, grab a glass, sit back, and join us for a great conversation!
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:21 – Getting to know Ben
6:57 – How Ben got into bourbon
13:13 – How Finer Sips came to be
16:09 – Taking time for yourself as a dad, husband, and business owner
20:24 – Ben’s top bourbon selections
28:07 – Bourbon tasting with Ben!
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