Double Bitter

Winter Warmer Special ft. Marcel Dupuis

In this special Double Bitter Winter Warmer Special, Ryan and Kim head to Moncton, New Brunswick to sit down with four-time STILHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian Champion Marcel Dupuis inside the Timber Lounge. Marcel opens up about what it takes to stay at the top for nearly a decade, how consistency has defined his career, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level in Canada and on the world stage. From hot saw mastery and springboard training to the pressure of national championships and representing Team Canada, this is a deep dive into the sport, the preparation, and the person behind the axe. The conversation also goes beyond competition. Marcel reflects on his Acadian roots, his work as a firefighter, the importance of hard work, and what it meant to share more of his personal life in the Beyond the Cut series. Add in a pair of winter-ready cocktails from Kim, and this one is the perfect bonus episode to warm up the gap between Seasons 1 and 2. 1st Recipe: Smokin' Old Fashioned: * 1/4 oz Apple Bohemian Spirits Brandy * 1 + 3/4 oz of American Rye * 1 tsp honey * 2 dashes toasted almond bitters * Oak wood chips to smoke Cocktail smoker Instructions: Add the honey and bitters to a low ball glass and add a large ice cube. Pour the rye and brandy over ice. Stir well to combine and chill. Fire up your cocktail smoker and smoke the wood chips. Let smoke linger for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using a cocktail pick, garnish with an apple slice, dried orange slice and mulling spiced cocktail cherry (Whiskey Cherries from Soberish Mocktail Shoppe) 2nd Recipe: Paper Chopper (our rendition of a Paper Plane) * 3/4 oz American Rye * 3/4 oz Aperol * 3/4 oz Amero Montenegro * 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 tsp honey Instructions: Squeeze 1 lemon into a small glass and set aside. Then add all ingredients (including 3/4 oz of lemon juice) to a shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds and pour into a chilled coupe glass. Add a lemon peel twist to the side of the glass after wiping the rim of the glass with it. Enjoy responsibly!

Whiskey, History & Heart: Season 1 Finale at Ironworks Distillery | Episode 8

It's the Double Bitter Season 1 Finale — and co-hosts Ryan and Kim are going out in style. Broadcasting from Ironworks Distillery on the historic Lunenburg waterfront, the duo dives into a full whiskey-tasting experience with Brad from Ironworks, exploring the craft behind their signature Blacksmith Whiskey, the history of the 111-year-old blacksmith shop turned distillery, and the art of single-malt production in Nova Scotia. But it wouldn't be Double Bitter without a little friendly chaos — Kim recaps her trip to Iceland, Ryan quizzes her on timber-sports trivia, and the two debate the eternal question: Would you rather use a dull axe or drink cheap whiskey forever? From Bigfoot theories to whiskey science, this finale captures everything we've loved about Season 1 — storytelling, craftsmanship, laughter, and a healthy pour of Nova Scotian pride.

"Four Hit Pocket" with Stirling Hart | Episode 7

On today's episode, Ryan & Kim sit down with Stirling Hart — world-champion timber athlete, springboard chop world-record holder, and all-around legend from Squamish, BC — for one of the most entertaining, insightful, and downright hilarious episodes yet. From dominating the STIHL Timber Sports Series to wild stories of competing on the world stage , Stirling opens up about his journey in lumberjack sports — the work ethic he inherited from his father, the mindset that made him a world champion, and why preparation and precision matter more than brute strength. The recipe you've been waiting for: "FOUR HIT POCKET" 2 ounces of Bohemian Spirits Whiskey 1/4 oz of simple syrup 4 dashes of Bohemian Spirits White Pine Bark Bitters Dried orange One maraschino cherry 🍒 Shaved Douglas fir for smoking Over ice, Add all liquid ingredients into a lowball glass. Using a smoking kit, add your wood chips and torch them! Add cherry to a cocktail pick, eat one, replace one to the cocktail pick, place in glass. Let the smoke dissipate, rest and enjoy!

"Lady of the Glen" with Ceola McGowan | Episode 6

In this episode of Double Bitter, we sit down with none other than Ceola McGowan, two-time world champion and reigning Canadian champion in double bit axe throwing. Fresh off her victory at the Canadian Championships in Barrington, Ceola joins us with her trophy in hand to share the thrill of competition, the mental toughness it takes to perform under pressure, and the unique training routines that have made her one of the sport's most dominant throwers. From battling the wind with her lighter axe to pushing her limits through unconventional training methods, Ceola gives us a rare look into what it takes to compete—and win—on the world stage. But there's more to her story than axes. We explore her passion for pole dancing and how it complements her athletic mindset, her musical roots and love for open mic nights. All the way from Ireland, please welcome Ceola! The recipe you've been waiting for: LADY OF THE GLEN: 2 oz Glendaloch whiskey 3 dashes of Fee Brothers Turkish Tobacco Bitters 1/4 oz simple syrup 2 Maraschino cherries for garnish Sitka Spruce wood shavings (for smoke) Add all liquid ingredients into a lowball glass with ice. Using a smoking kit, add your wood chips and torch them! Add cherries to a cocktail pick. Let the smoke dissipate, and enjoy! Drop in the cherry pick and save the snack for later!

"The Heart of Barrington" with Suzy Atwood | Episode 5

Get ready to meet Suzy Atwood, the powerhouse axe thrower, community leader, and president of the Nova Lumberjack Society. In this episode, Suzy shares her journey from picking up her first axe to winning multiple podiums at the World Championships and the Swiss Open. She also dives into her passion for bringing the Canadian Axe Throwing Championships to Barrington, Nova Scotia, and how her initiatives like Wild Axe Women are empowering women and growing the sport. Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Please welcome Suzy 5:45 - Preparing for the world championships in Barrington, NS 7:55 - Today's whiskey of choice 12:10 - Suzy's journey as an axe thrower 21:20 - Suzy on Wild Axe Women 27:00 - Suzy on competing in axe throwing competitions The recipe you've been waiting for: THE HEART OF BARRINGTON: 2 oz Ironworks Heart Iron Whisky 3 dashes of spruce bitters Dried Orange Slice 1/4 oz of maraschino cherry syrup Maraschino cherry for garnish Maple & Oak wood chips (for smoke) Add all liquid ingredients into a lowball glass with ice. Drop in dried orange. Using a smoking kit, add your wood chips and torch them! Add cherries to a cocktail pick. Let the smoke dissipate, and enjoy!