# Brown Spirit Basics

Discover essential brown spirit basics to enhance your whiskey experience — especially when enjoyed with a cigar!

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# Brown Spirit Basics

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## Masters Series Volume Two: Whiskey - Episode One

In our first video, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and Tom Fischer of the Bourbon Blog break down key terms every whiskey and cigar lover should know.

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Everyone has to start somewhere. Discover the ideal way to begin your whiskey journey on the right foot.

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## Sean Williams

[Sean Williams](https://www.cohiba.com/world-of-cohiba/meet-sean-williams/), Cohiba Brand Ambassador, is a living embodiment of the Experience Luxury brand mantra. With nearly two decades of experience in the cigar industry as a blender and ambassador, Williams is one of the most trusted voices in the cigar lifestyle space.

Follow him on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/seanwilliams_cigar/).

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## Tom Fischer

[Bourbon expert](https://bourbonblog.com/contact/bourbon-expert-tom-fischer/) Tom Fischer of the [Bourbon Blog](https://bourbonblog.com/) is a whiskey journalist and spirits educator. He hosts bourbon and whiskey tastings and events worldwide.

Follow him on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bourbonblog) and [YouTube](https://YouTube.com/BourbonBlog).

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###  9 Kashlife

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Thanks gentlemen
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Thank you so much loved the video
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###  7 Dchappelle

(10 months ago)

Great video
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###  16 Flowas70

(11 months ago)

great video, love the content
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###  11 maurice.russo22@gmail.com

(2 years ago)

An interesting 2 minute overview on the differences in whiskeys, just wish they had included a little bit on Sourmashes.

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