Best Launch Tennessee Podcasts (2025)

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Retired Naval officer—still serving as National Security consultant 18:40

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join correspondent Tom Wilmer for an insightful conversation with John E. Krause Lt. Commander USN (Ret.) who now serves as National Security Consultant in Washington D.C.By Tom Wilmer

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TWiB: Tennessee Distilling Acquires Waterford Whiskey, Michter’s Drops their 20 Year Bourbon, Willett Distillery announces new Willett Bourbon 51:07

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It's This Week in Bourbon for November 14th 2025. Tennessee Distilling to Acquire Waterford Whiskey, Michter’s Drops their 20 Year Bourbon, and Willett Distillery has announced its new Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon. Show Notes: Tennessee Distilling Group (TDG) is in exclusive talks to acquire the collapsed Irish company Waterford Whisky…

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540 - Your Questions about the Three Tier System Answered on Bourbon Community Roundtable 112 1:10:30

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This is the follow-up you asked for! We're back with Bourbon Community Roundtable number 112 to continue tackling the "spicy" and controversial topic of the three-tier distribution system. Last time, we were bombarded with questions in the chat, so this episode is dedicated to answering your submissions.Our panel dives into how consumers can actual…

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Behind The Pursuit: What You Missed at the First Founder Hour 47:31

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You’ve heard us talk about single barrels for years, but this time we’re sitting on the other side of the table. Kenny and Ryan just dropped a new round of Pursuit Series bottles — Episodes 77 through 81 — and if you’ve been following the brand since the early days, this lineup might feel like a full-circle moment. These were first unveiled during …

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Whiskey Quickie: Gin Meets Bourbon?! The Chameleon Whiskey You Didn’t See Coming 5:59

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Blue Run is back with one of its wildest experiments yet: Glimmer, a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Barr Hill Tom Cat Gin barrels and dressed in a flashy, color-shifting bottle. Kenny and Ryan dive into the nose, taste, and finish of this limited 103.2-proof release to find out if gin and bourbon can actually work together. Fewer than 90 cas…

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Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum celebration 14:00

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Bart Topham Director at the Central Coast Veterans Museum shares stories about the events scheduled for Veterans Day and an overview of the offerings at the museum.By Tom Wilmer

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TWiB: Fiscal Court regulates bio-digestion facilities, Shiner Bock is now entering bourbon, Pursuit Spirits launches founder hour and more. 45:59

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It's This Week in Bourbon for November 7th 2025. A Fiscal Court in Eastern Kentucky will regulate bio-digestion facilities, Shiner Bock is now entering bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits launches founder hour and 4 new single barrels. Show Notes: Old Fourth Distillery + Kitchen opens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, bringing Southern dining and loc…

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539 - Special Ops, Hemp, and Bourbon with Greg Keeley of Larrakin Bourbon Company 1:17:01

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Here's a story that goes from the vineyards of Australia to the front lines of the military, and suddenly lands right in bourbon country. Today we're joined by Greg Keeley, the founder and distiller of Larrikin Bourbon Company. Greg’s background is wild: He’s taking us through his early days in the Margaret River wine industry and his incredible 22…

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Whiskey Quickie: Beyke's Blue Kentucky Straight Blue Corn Bourbon Whiskey Review 6:12

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Beyke's Blue Kentucky Straight Blue Corn Bourbon Whiskey 001. This 6 year old whiskey is is 111.5 proof and $80 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit pr…

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Rising from the ashes-Lahaina Rising documentary records deadly 2023 firestorm 52:29

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Lahaina Rising producers & videographers share tales of the community’s poignant response to the deadly August, 2023 firestorm that devastated the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui and the community-based organization Lahaina StrongBy Tom Wilmer

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TWiB: Japan’s Kirin Holdings puts Four Roses for sale, Big Thirst and Pour Now launch new AI platform, Hardin’s Creek releases new Warehouse Series 44:43

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It's This Week in Bourbon for October 31st 2025. Japan’s Kirin Holdings has put Four Roses up for sale, Big Thirst and Pour Now have partnered to launch an AI-driven e-commerce platform for the alcohol industry, and Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is releasing the Warehouse Series. Show Notes: Castle & Key Distillery named Sherrie …

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HMS Queen Mary—world’s most haunted cruise liner 22:44

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Join correspondent Tom Wilmer for spine chilling tales of the ghosts who haunt the Queen Mary.By Tom Wilmer

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538 - Is Kentucky's Bourbon Crown Under Threat? The Rise of Regional Whiskey 55:41

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Is Kentucky’s bourbon crown finally under threat? That’s the question we're tackling today, because there is a shift happening in the world of American whiskey right now. While the Bluegrass State still has its grip on the market, the surging production in states like New York, Texas, and Colorado is raising the question: Are we seeing something th…

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Whiskey Quickie: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Whiskey Review 5:58

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Bardstown Bourbon Co. Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish Whiskey. This 9-18 year old whiskey is is 109.3 proof and $100 MSRP (375 ml). Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensate…

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TWiB: Sazerac invests more than $38 million to expand, 2025 Craft Spirits Data Project results are in, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release 34:01

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It's This Week in Bourbon for October 24th 2025. Sazerac is investing more than $38 million to expand its bottling and production, 2025 Craft Spirits Data Project results are in, and it’s not surprising, and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye. Show Notes: Jefferson’s Bourbon launches "Tradition in the Breaking" campaign wi…

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537 - The Engineering Behind The New Heaven Hill Springs Distillery with Conor O Driscoll 1:13:59

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If there's one distillery that truly feels like a cornerstone of the bourbon world, it has to be Heaven Hill. From Evan Williams to Elijah Craig to Larceny, their portfolio is an absolute institution. And with their 90th anniversary upcoming, there's no better time to get a look at the past, present, and future of this bourbon powerhouse. We're sit…

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Whiskey Quickie: Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Review 6:33

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. This 7 year old bourbon is is 100 proof and $60 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for th…

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Unveiling the hidden story of John Muir 37:21

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Author Robert Aquinas McNalley shares tales of John Muir and his racist attitudes in his new book, Cast out of EdenBy Tom Wilmer

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TWiB: TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky hits 16.1 million Bourbon barrels, Pursuit Spirits releases United Kodama Mizunara 53:33

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It's This Week in Bourbon for October 17th 2025. TTB Shutdown Plan Details, Kentucky has reached an all-time high of 16.1 million aging barrels of Bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits has released Pursuit United Kodama Mizunara Bourbon. Show Notes: TTB releases shutdown plan, furloughing 398 staff and immediately halting C-label and permit approvals if fed…

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536 - Will The Three Tier System Destroy Bourbon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 111 1:14:49

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Oh, this is a good one, y'all. We hit on one of the most polarizing and divisive topics that is in our world today, and that's distribution. Love it, hate it, whatever you want, it doesn't matter, it's not going anywhere, and it is the system that we are currently in because of the history of Prohibition, and you're going to learn about that and mo…

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Whiskey Quickie: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2025 Edition Rye Whiskey Review 5:55

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review the 2025 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Whiskey. This 6 year old rye whiskey is is 105.2 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer f…

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535 - Going From Acquired to an Investor With Dr. Pat Heist of Wilderness Trail 1:17:05

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You know, when you talk about the intersection of science and world-class whiskey, there's one person who immediately comes to mind. I am thrilled to welcome back a true pillar of the industry, the insightful Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of Wilderness Trail Distillery, for his third visit! Dr. Heist is breaking down the full, fascinating journey of Wi…

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Whiskey Quickie: New Riff High Note First Decade 10 Year Bourbon Review 6:25

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Sunset Magazine proclaims Pismo one of California’s premier beaches 21:00

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Correspondent Tom Wilmer visits with Emma Rhoads for an exploration of cool things to do and see in and around Pismo Beach, California.By Tom Wilmer

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TWiB: A million dollars worth of whiskey stolen, Diageo temporarily pauses whiskey production, Tennessee Whiskey Trail launches new project 45:02

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It's This Week in Bourbon for October 3rd 2025. A million dollars worth of whiskey has been stolen from Westland, Diageo has temporarily paused whiskey production at its Balcones and George Dickel, and The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is launching the Tennessee Collective. Show Notes: Willett Distillery Executive Director Even Kulsveen passes away Westl…

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534 - Over, Under, or Properly Rated #3 with Kevin Carlson of @bourbon_notes and Mike Yates of @cinebourbon 1:07:54

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The bourbon world has changed dramatically, and a big part of that is due to social media. It used to be a bunch of faceless names on some message boards but a new wave of creators is at the forefront. Today, we're sitting down with two leaders in the short-form video game, Kevin Carlson and Mike Yates. They give some insight into building a follow…

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Historic Paso Robles Inn partners with SLO Safe Rides to Vina Robles Amphitheater 14:00

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Erica Fryburger, GM at Paso Robles Inn shares insights about the partnership with SLO Safe Ride, offering their guests shuttles to and from Vina Robles Amphitheater, and the Inn’s fascinating history.By Tom Wilmer

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Whiskey Quickie: Star Hill Farm Whisky Review 6:44

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Star Hill Farm Whisky. This non-age stated wheat whiskey is 114.7 proof and $100 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is…

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TWiB: Turkey removes 70% retaliatory tariff on spirits, Black Button Distillery saved from Bankruptcy, Angel's Envy is releasing Angel’s Envy 10 30:33

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 26th 2025. Turkey has officially removed its 70% retaliatory tariff on U.S. spirits, Black Button Distillery has been saved from Bankruptcy, and Angel's Envy is releasing Angel’s Envy 10. Show Notes: Türkiye eliminates its 70% retaliatory tariff on U.S. spirits, boosting American exports Blackstar Company sav…

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Little Rock Nine’s civil-rights legacy lives on 68 years later 33:00

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The little sister of one of the Little Rock Nine recalls the terror her family lived through, followed by Robin White, superintendent at the National Historic Site at the time of the 2017 interview.By Tom Wilmer

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533 - The Open Marketplace For Barrel Trading with Beau Beckman of Hogshead 1:02:51

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The bourbon world can feel like the Wild West sometimes, and right now, there's no part of it wilder than the aged whiskey barrel market. The price of barrels has gone from a skyrocketing asset and back down to a commodity. We're welcoming back Beau Beckman, a name you may remember from past shows, who is with a new venture called Hogshead.In this …

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Whiskey Quickie: Blue Run Flight III Fit & Flare Bourbon Review 5:25

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Blue Run Flight III Fit & Flair. This non-age stated bourbon is 117 proof and $125 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This …

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TWiB: Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, Penelope Bourbon partners with FCancer 34:11

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 19th 2025. Van Winkle 2025 Lineup Is Announced, 2XO has released its first rye, and Penelope Bourbon has partnered with FCancer for two limited-edition whiskeys. Show Notes: Bourbon with Heart hosts a raffle featuring hand-painted barrel heads and Michter's 10 Year to support local artists and nonprofits The …

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532 - Will Sourcing Become Popular Soon? on Bourbon Community Roundtable 110 1:05:27

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The idea of sourcing has been around a very long time but it's a new concept for some while it's old hat for some. Are we at the point where sourcing is more widely accepted? What's it going to take to overcome it? Knowing that we are going to see an abundance of available sources here real soon, will it become more popular? Or even maybe more popu…

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Whiskey Quickie: Conviction Double Oak 1929 Bourbon Review 6:17

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Conviction Double Oak Bourbon. This non-age stated bourbon is 104.8 proof and $65 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This i…

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TWiB: Heaven Hill opens doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus Private Cask Program returns, Freddie Noe's new Booker’s, The Reserves 2025 45:59

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 12th 2025. Heaven Hill officially opens its doors at Heaven Hill Springs, Jos. A. Magnus & Co. has announced the return of its Private Cask Program, and Freddie Noe announce the launch of Booker’s, The Reserves 2025. Show Notes: HHS buries report linking alcohol to cancer, drawing criticism from industry watc…

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531 - The Kentucky Bourbon Trail's Big Challenge with Adam Johnson of the Kentucky Distillers Association 56:22

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If you've been a listener for a while, you might remember our next guest who has talked to us about the Kentucky Distillers Association over the years. Adam Johnson from the Kentucky Distillers Association, who for nearly two decades has been at the forefront of the Kentucky bourbon scene. We’re diving into the state of bourbon tourism, and as Adam…

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Whiskey Quickie: Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey Review 5:56

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Frank August Small Batch Rye Whiskey. This non-age stated rye is 100 proof and $70 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This …

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TWiB: US alcohol competition order revoked, Heaven Hill Distillery announces 2 new releases, Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier 32:33

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It's This Week in Bourbon for September 5th 2025. An executive order has been revoked that looked into the competition in the U.S. alcohol industry, Heaven Hill Distillery announces two brand new releases, and Rabbit Hole Distillery is releasing Regallier. Show Notes: Johnnie Walker partners with pop star Sabrina Carpenter to promote Black Label on…

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530 - A Moonshiner Turned Legit with Royce Neeley of Neeley Family Distillery 1:06:01

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In the bourbon world, we often talk about lineage and tradition. But what happens when that tradition is rooted in something a little... less than legal? That's the story we're getting into today with an incredible guest. We're sitting down with Royce Neely, the owner of Neely Family Distillery, whose family has been moonshining for generations. Ro…

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Whiskey Quickie: Woodinville 8 Year Rye Whiskey Review 5:31

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On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Woodinville 8 Year Rye Whiskey. This 8 year old rye is 100 proof and $130 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers! DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our ho…

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TWiB: Bourbon & Banter hosts 12th Bourbon Challenge, Castle & Key debuts The Key Collective, Penelope Bourbon new 2025 Estate Collection 38:30

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It's This Week in Bourbon for August 29th 2025. Bourbon & Banter is hosting its 12th annual "30 Days of Bourbon Challenge", Castle & Key Distillery has debuted The Key Collective, and Penelope Bourbon announced its 2025 Estate Collection. Show Notes: Diageo's Bulleit launches "Doing Over Dreaming" campaign with Sean Evans KDA celebrates Canada's ze…