Best Christopher Pellegrini Podcasts (2024)

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Marc My Words--Christopher Pellegrini: Founder of Honkaku Spirits 1:05:17

1d ago1:05:17

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Christopher Pellegrini has an entrepreneurial story that started when he was still in high school. A school project made Christopher curious about the art of brewing his own alcohol. Although he was too young to drink what he was making and also had his thriving business put on pause by his parents, Christopher never stopped being curious about pur…

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Honkaku Spirits - Christopher Pellegrini 1:18:22

3d ago1:18:22

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This episode features Christopher Pellegrini of Honkaku Spirits. The word Honkaku means authentic in Japanese. Honkaku Spirits is an import company that brings traditional spirits from Japan that are much older than Japanese whiskey. We are focusing Shochu and Awamori in our discussion. Shochu is a spirit made from 53 approved ingredients. Like man…

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Episode 104: Slow Drinks, with Danny Childs 26:45

3h ago26:45

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Danny Childs turned to bartending as a way to earn extra money between research work as an anthropologist and ethnobotanist. Over time, he merged his interests in the botanical world and bartending, culminating in the book Slow Drinks, which recently earned a James Beard Foundation Award. For this episode, we chat with Danny Childs about his path f…

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Marc My Words-- Hannah Tackett: Burnout & Mental Health Expert/Career Coach at Serene Success 48:53

9h ago48:53

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Hannah Tackett tells the story of how she went from being a software design manager to career coach who helps women to overcome burnout and mental health issues associated with it. Although there are many reasons why Hannah specializes in helping women, there is plenty of wisdom to be gained by everybody in this episode. Hannah not only gives insig…

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The Last Word 5:42

2h ago5:42

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In this episode we explore the cocktail The Last Word. Be sure to visit Instagram to see the cocktail being made.

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The SG Shochu (ep. 80) 28:46

16h ago28:46

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In episode 80, our hosts take a deeper look at The SG Shochu from The SG Group, lead by internationally recognized bartender, Shingo Gokan.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Marc My Words-- The Not Quite 100th Episode 21:05

13d ago21:05

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Marc takes some time to reflect on the achievement of doing 100 episodes of Marc My Words. It's not quite a celebration and it is also not quite the 100th episode. That's ok, life is busy. Every once in awhile we need to pat ourselves on the back. Especially when we are working hard on our own to make a show like this a reality. Although produced b…

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Episode 103: The Modern History of Tales of the Cocktail, with Neal Bodenheimer and Gary Solomon Jr. 24:14

5h ago24:14

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The annual Tales of the Cocktail conference kicks off next week in New Orleans. Tales has gone through many changes over the past 22 years, and for this episode, we explore some of the recent history of the event, and its influence and philanthropic efforts around the globe, with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation co-chairs Neal Bodenheimer and Gary …

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Marc My Words--Holly Porter: CEO & Founder of Holly Porter International LLC 1:01:40

9d ago1:01:40

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Although Holly Porter has been a successful entrepreneur for several years (she has founded 11 startups to this date), it wasn't until she had COVID and a near death experience that she found her true calling. Holly's NDE gave her the inspiration to start Retreat RnR, an Saas platform designed to focus on business retreats as well as a non-profit c…

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Goodlands Food Co. - Anna Dausman 43:37

15d ago43:37

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This episode features Anna Dausman of Goodlands Food Co. Goodlands Food Co. is a Philly based hot sauce company that was a pandemic hobby that turned into something bigger. Anna had a community garden with a plot that she started growing ghost peppers. The amusing part is that the garden is in a cemetery so ghost peppers are quite befitting. Anna's…

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Gateway Shochu + Simple Serves (ep. 79) 44:04

4d ago44:04

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In episode 79 our hosts are back in the studio to talk about gateway shochu brands and simple service styles to help introduce these spirits to unfamiliar drinkers.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Hercules Mulligan - Steve Luttmann 39:06

11d ago39:06

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This episode features Steve Luttmann of Hercules Mulligan. In 2015 Steve, who is a history buff, was reading Ron Chernow's " Alexander Hamilton". He came across this character by the name of Hercules Mulligan. This lead him to an out of print biography about Hercules Mulligan. This is where the inspiration to make the libation came about. This spir…

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Episode 102: For Samara Davis, Bourbon is Just the Beginning 23:09

11d ago23:09

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Our July/August issue features a profile of Samara Davis, written by Gray Chapman. For this episode, Samara returns to Radio Imbibe to talk about her many projects in the spirits industry and in bourbon culture, including the Black Bourbon Society, Diversity Distilled, the Society Marketing Group, the Black-Owned Spirits Scholarship, and Bourbon Bo…

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Marc My Words--Zhelinrentice Scott: The SEO Queen 57:10

17d ago57:10

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Zhe Scott is an IT professional who is known for being the "SEO Queen" but this is only one side of who she is. In this episode of Marc My Words, Zhe tells the story of how she became interested in entrepreneurship and IT. Marc and Zhe also a little bit about how to use SEO strategy as well as the role AI plays in SEO tools as the technology evolve…

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Phila Mead Co. - Steve and Rich Kassabian 1:06:04

17d ago1:06:04

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This episode features Steve Kassabian and Rich Kassabian of Phila Mead Co.Steve has been a home brewing hobbies for about 10 years.. He and his brother Rich always wanted to do something together. Rich brings his business education and experience to the partnership. Looking at the landscape they determined that mead was best to focus on. They saw t…

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Episode 101: The Great Daiquiri Discussion, with Joshua Ibañez, Shannon Mustipher, and Garret Richard 59:48

25d ago59:48

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The Daiquiri is an undisputed champion of the cocktail world, and its simple formula not only offers the promise of a complex character, but it’s a great starting point for endless exploration. For this episode, we take a deep dive into all things Daiquiri with a roundtable discussion including some of today’s top Daiquiri practitioners: Joshua Iba…

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Durham Distillery Review of Krupnikas and Damn Fine Liquor Mocha 15:40

1M ago15:40

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Dawn and I are back with our first date night chronicle of 2024. In this episode we review two amazing liqueurs from Durham Distillery. Be sure to support our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brewscuits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code fa2024 at checkout for 15% off your entire order. Highlights From our Discussion: The Bard Distillery Beach Bee Meade…

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Marc My Words--Brady Foulk: Founder and Head Dog Trainer at New Direction Dog Training 51:37

2M ago51:37

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Brady's journey into entrepreneurship has followed an unconventional route. After one particular event that related to his dog's behavior, Brady decided that he wanted to take more control over the way he was training his dogs. However, rather than become frustrated and resort to negative behavior, Brady became inspired and how positive ways to com…

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Dave's Concoctions - Dave Broderick 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

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This episode features Dave Broderick of Dave's Concoctions. Dave's Concoctions are drink mixes that you can have as either a cocktail or a mocktail. In just two pours you can have an equally balanced cocktail with not a lot of effort. Dave was an IT Consultant for almost 30 years when he found himself out of a job. It was creating a bourbon bloody …

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The Bartender's Pantry: a chat with Jim Meehan (ep. 78) 54:17

2M ago54:17

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In episode 78 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by co-author of The Bartender's Pantry, bartender, bar owner, introvert, and writer Jim Meehan.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Episode 100: The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance, with Lucia Creed, Kate Gerwin, and Tiffanie Barriere 27:36

1M ago27:36

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The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance is a new platform that aims to match veteran bartenders with upcoming talent for the betterment of the bar community. In addition to Lucia Creed, head of trade advocacy for Uncle Nearest, we're joined by two of the program’s inaugural mentors: Kate Gerwin, owner of Happy Accidents in Albuquerque, …

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Marc My Words--Dr Judy Morley: Owner and Founder of The Gettysburg Cookie Company 53:18

2M ago53:18

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Narrowing down Dr Judy Morley's job title as an entrepreneur to just one thing is hard to do. Judy has done way more than run her cookie business. Not only did she start 9 businesses over 20 plus years, Judy also used her previous experiences in education and entrepreneurship to help and inspire new generations of professionals and aspiring entrepr…

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Pour Richard's Coffee Co. & Distillery - Rich and M.J. Berman 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

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This episode features Rich Berman and M.J. Berman of Pour Richard's Coffee Co. & Distillery. Pour Richard's Coffee Co. got started on 12/13/2013 after Rich had been roasting coffee beans at home for a few years. Friends and family began to inquire when they could buy the delicious smelling coffee beans. They succumbed to their dreams and opened up …

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Marc My Words--Shannon Houchin: Chief Roadie at Roadside Republic 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Shannon Houchin, Chief Roadie at Roadside Republic has taken what might seem like an outdated idea for self employment and has turned it into a profitable business venture. Not only did selling peaches turn out to be a smart decision for Shannon and her son, it also became an opportunity to combine old methods of making money with many of today's m…

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The Death of the Soju Label Rule: a chat with Chef turned Lobbyist John McCarthy (ep. 77) 50:53

2M ago50:53

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In episode 77 our host Stephen Lyman sits down to chat with lawyer turned chef turned lobbyist John McCarthy to discuss the end of the soju label rule for NY and CA. Of course, they also talk shochu, hospitality, and plenty else.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Atelier Vie - Jedd Haas 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

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This episode features Jedd Haas of Atelier Vie. We met Jedd last year at Tails of the Cocktail. We were introduced to the many spirits that Atelier Vie was producing. Most notably was the Toulouse Rouge and Vert Absinthe. Jedd has been producing spirits in New Orleans since 2012. Getting the distillery up and running came with some challenges. Our …

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Episode 99: The Tequila Ambassador V.O., with Phil Bayly, Jesse Estes, and Mitch Wilson 23:22

2M ago23:22

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With a career that started in the mid-1970s and that continued until his death in 2021, bar owner and Tequila Ocho co-founder Tomas Estes helped change the way we drink, and think about, tequila. The Tequila Ambassador V.O., a fully revised version of his book, was released this spring, and for this episode we talk to the team members who helped br…

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Marc My Words--Leanne Linsky:Founder/CEO of Plauzzable 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Leanne Linsky spent years building a career in corporate America by utilizing her dynamic personality and people skills in order to connect and help staff and management build camaraderie and find success together. However, along the way, Leanne discovered that she also had the ability to make others laugh. Combining her speaking skills with a grea…

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Durham Distillery - Lee Katrincic 50:30

2M ago50:30

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This episode features Lee Katrincic of Durham Distillery. The distillery became a passion project born out of being gin fans. Lee and his wife Melissa would travel and visit gin distilleries. Out of nowhere one anniversary, Melissa suggested that they open their own distillery. With their scientific backgrounds they felt comfortable to move forward…

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Marc My Words--Tina Lopez: CEO of Lopez Holdings LLC 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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Tina Lopez's passion is to help content creators create their own passive income. She wants to help content creators of all skill levels and employment statuses turn their passion into something that can also help them make money. Tina not only wants to help content creators make money, she also wants to help them save their time. Tina understands …

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Eda Rhyne Distilling Company - Chris Bower 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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This episode features Chris Bower of Eda Rhyne Distilling Company. Chris had been looking into doing a distillery for a number of years. He had been working on some home made projects. One day a mutual friend Rett Murphy came to Chris and shared that he's been looking to create a distillery. Rett has been a farmer for 15 plus years and wanted to st…

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Episode 98: Understanding Shochu, with Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini 28:42

3M ago28:42

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Shochu is Japan’s signature spirit, yet it’s not well known outside the country. As our May/June 2024 cover feature reveals, that’s starting to change, with a wider array of excellent shochu increasingly appearing in American bars. For this episode, we talk about all things shochu with Stephen Lyman and Christopher Pellegrini, the co-hosts of the J…

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Marc My Words--John Hewitt: CEO of Loyalty Brands 52:39

3M ago52:39

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John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands and co-founder of tax company Jackson Hewitt discussed his journey from Math major at the University of Buffalo to running very successful income tax preparation companies. Although highly sucessful, John's journey came with its same of obstacles and challenges. Marc and John discuss all of the phases of his caree…

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Perlick Distillery - Scott Perlick 49:54

3M ago49:54

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This episode features Scott Perlick of Perlick Distillery. The Perlick family and their ancestors have been farming the land in Northern Wisconsin since the 1920's. It is a small county with about 17,000 people and two stop lights. They farm over 2,000 acres growing a wide variety of plants and grains. Scott and the family discussed what they would…

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The First Australian Shochu: interview with Hamish Nugent of Reed & Co. Distillery 46:22

3M ago46:22

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In episode 76 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with chef turned distiller Hamish Nugent of Reed & Co. Distillery to talk trial and error, success, and the very first Australian Shochu.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Bourbon Of The Week - Chris Littlewood 46:22

3M ago46:22

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This episode features Chris Littlewood of Bourbon Of The Week. Chris started his YouTube Channel right before the start of Covid. It was a project to educate himself and other about whiskey. Chris's introduction to all things whiskey came by the way of his someday to be father-in-law. Over time he began to enjoy the pours that he was offered. Then …

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Episode 97: The Mint Julep, with Joe Stinchcomb 19:41

3M ago19:41

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Pick some mint from the garden (or the farmers market) and grab a bottle of bourbon, because peak springtime is the perfect season for mixing up Mint Juleps. With Derby Day just around the corner, we talk Juleps with Joe Stinchcomb, a veteran bartender and an owner of Bar Muse in Oxford, Mississippi. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazin…

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The Inn at Grace Winery 1:09:19

3M ago1:09:19

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In this episode we are joined by Andrew Yingst, Cory Ruggiero and Rachel Rougeaux-Testerman of The Inn at Grace Winery. The bed and breakfast got it all started in the late 1980's. Grace Le Vines left the property to Christopher Le Vines who established all of the cottages, the winery and vineyard. He changed the name to honor his sister. The grape…

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The Iconoclastic Chuko Distillery (ep. 75) 45:35

4M ago45:35

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In episode 75 our hosts at long last profile the iconic and iconoclastic Chuko Distillery in Okinawa.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Drew Mayville - Buffalo Trace/Sazerac 47:04

4M ago47:04

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This episode features Drew Mayville of Buffalo Trace and Sazerac. When Drew was originally looking for work he applied to a brewery and a distillery. The distillery turned out to be Seagram's. In hind sight this was his best move. He began in the distillery lab. After many years of working in different areas he was promoted to the Master Blender. W…

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Episode 96: Romeo’s East Village, with Evan Hawkins 13:38

3M ago13:38

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Romeo’s opened in New York City this past December, promising to bring a new kind of cocktail experience to the East Village. For this episode, we talk to owner Evan Hawkins about the kind of bar he wanted to open with Romeo’s, and about how the bar combines his years of experience bartending in nightclubs with the lessons he learned at craft cockt…

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Wineabago - David and Mellanie Pritchett 33:38

4M ago33:38

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This episode features David and Mellanie Pritchett of Wineabago. David and Mellanie picked up their camper one year ago. They travel around visiting wineries, places of interest and hockey arenas. The journey began in Missouri and Illinois and now they have ventured into other states. They have bonded over their love and passion for wine and it bec…

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Whisky Rising: a chat with author Stefan VanEycken (ep. 74) 40:23

4M ago40:23

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In episode 74 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with author of Whisky Rising, Stefan VanEycken in Tokyo. They discuss Stefan's whisky journey, his book, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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BOTLD - Andrew Auwerda and Drew Perry 41:20

4M ago41:20

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This episode features Andrew Auwerda and Drew Perry of BOTLD. The idea for BOTLD came during covid. Andrew was running Philadelphia Distilling. The PLCB was closed for 12 weeks during the lockdown. That was their number one purchaser of Bluecoat American Dry Gin. They quickly pivoted to direct to consumer sales. This practice became a huge success.…

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Episode 95: The Enduring Beauty of Vermouth, with Alf del Portillo, Marta Premoli, and Francesco Lafranconi 27:46

4M ago27:46

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Vermouth is an essential cocktail ingredient, and it can also be spectacular when served on its own. For this episode, we talk to several bartenders about the many reasons vermouth fascinates them and factors into their work: Alf del Portillo and Marta Premoli, owners of Quattro Teste in Lisbon, Portugal, and Francesco Lafranconi, who helped establ…

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BevFluence - Justin Koury 49:59

4M ago49:59

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This episode features Justin Koury of BevFluence. Bevfluence is a group of writers and bloggers that got together in 2016. They had a vision of a better way to connect with brands and the industry as a whole. They seek to elevate experience and travel throughout the globe tasting all that the world has to offer. The focus and mission is three-fold:…

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Award Winning Aloha Whisky Bar: a chat with David Tsujimoto (ep. 73) 29:36

4M ago29:36

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In episode 73 our host Stephen Lyman visits Aloha Whisky Bar in the Ikebukuro neighborhood of Tokyo. He and owner David Tsujimoto talk whisky discovery, the journey to bar ownership, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.By Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman

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Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery - Christian Ryan 59:59

5M ago59:59

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This episode feature Christian Ryan of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. This ten year journey began as a hobby for the founders of Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery. They are lovers of bourbon and whiskey. The idea of opening a winery didn't appeal to them as much as starting a distillery. The timing fell in line with New York's changing its fa…

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Episode 94: Viva Vermouth, with Francois Monti 25:33

4M ago25:33

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François Monti is a Madrid-based journalist, educator, and Imbibe contributing writer, and the author of books including El Gran Libro del Vermut. For this episode, he joins us to talk about all things vermouth (the focus of our March/April issue), exploring vermouth’s rich history in cocktails, its culinary connection, and the future of this aperi…

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Sono 1420 America's Maritime Distillery - Ted Dumbauld 57:42

5M ago57:42

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This episode features Ted Dumbauld of Sono 1420 America's Maritime Distillery. Ted's path to distilling originated from the cannabis industry. He had the idea to build a brand at the intersection of cannabis and alcohol. The innovation that he's brought to the spirits world is a hemp based product. Ted took hemp seed and added it to the mash bill. …

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