Pot Roast with Coffee and Whiskey

Name: Pot Roast with Coffee and Whiskey
Ingredients: 1 1 bone-in Chuck Roast (about 4 pounds); 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2 large onions, sliced; 1 head garlic, cloves peeled; 1-3 serrano chiles (as desired for heat); 1-2 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups canned San Marzano tomatoes; 1/2 cup whiskey; 2-4 fresh bay leaves, torn; 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 4-inch lengths; 1 pound potatoes (Yukon gold or fingerling), sliced into 2-inch chunks or halved