Question 1

What is Bourbon of Proof?

Accepted Answer

Bourbon of Proof is a podcast for the plaintiff community, hosted by Bob Simon and Mauro Fiore Jr., where trial lawyers trade candid conversation on the craft, the business, and the human side of the work over bourbon, whiskey and the occasional scotch.

Question 2

What was Coastal Research's role in the 2026 tour?

Accepted Answer

Coastal Research was a sponsor of the 2026 Bourbon of Proof tour, which took the show off the screen and into the room with live recordings in Austin, Las Vegas and Louisville.

Question 3

Is Coastal Research part of Bourbon of Proof?

Accepted Answer

No. Coastal Research sponsored the 2026 tour, but Bourbon of Proof is its own show run by its own hosts. They are separate companies, there is no integration between them, and Coastal reports are ordered directly through Coastal Research.

Question 4

Where can I watch Bourbon of Proof?

Accepted Answer

Episodes are on the Bourbon of Proof YouTube channel. A preview is embedded on this page, and the full catalogue is at youtube.com/@BourbonOfProofShow.

Question 5

What does Coastal Research do?

Accepted Answer

Coastal Research is a plaintiff-side pre-litigation research firm serving attorneys nationwide, with a focus on non-disclosure states. It provides policy limit analysis and due diligence research, usually returned within hours.

Question 6

Is a policy limit analysis the same as confirmed policy limits?

Accepted Answer

No. A policy limit analysis is a data-driven analysis of likely liability coverage, built from lawful sources. It is an informational tool for sizing and strategizing a case before filing, not the carrier's confirmed limits and not proof of coverage.

Bourbon of ProofGreat lawyers. Great whiskey. No script.

Coastal Research sponsored the 2026 Bourbon of Proof tour.

Get a taste.

Behind the bar

Bob Simon

Mauro Fiore Jr.

Pull up a chair.