Best Sother Teague Podcasts (2024)

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Distilling with Kevin Pike 48:23

20h ago48:23

48:23

In our latest episode of the GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Kevin Pike about distilling eaux-de-vie and spirits, and managing a farm to cultivate the materials to make it all happen. Kevin owns Schatzi, a New York–based importing company that started off by specializing in German and Austrian wines but has expanded its…

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Finish the Bottle! 59:00

6d ago59:00

59:00

Baijiu is the world’s most popular spirit by volume, easily. And yet most Americans don’t know what it is. Derek Sandhaus is on a mission to change that by introducing Ming River Baijiu (pronounced bye-JYO) to us westerners. He sits down with the band to talk about his journey from publishing to distilling (typical) adapting this ancestral spirit f…

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From Chaos to Clarity 58:27

8d ago58:27

58:27

Chris Hunter started his first company at twenty-five, which makes sense once you hear what it was. The multi-time entrepreneur and creative force behind Koia sits down with the band to talk about his journey through the beverage space, beginning as a nightclub bouncer and ending as a holistic, health conscious dad. Oh, and along the way he also sp…

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Irish Wristwatch 1:01:13

7d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Ireland is in the house! It’s a Hibernian takeover of the Speakeasy as Daragh Flanagan of Bord Bia, Tim Herlihy of Lost Irish and Andy Ferreira of Cask In Cork sit down with the band to talk about the future of Irish bars and Irish spirits in the US. From the early days of Irish Whiskey to the exciting untapped potential of Poitin (pronounced “puh-…

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Study Methods to Improve Your Blind Tasting Ability 57:42

25d ago57:42

57:42

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Jonathan Eichholz,MS, about proven study methods that have helped both of them develop the skill to not only pass the Master Sommelier exam but also continue to improve their tasting ability and adapt to evolving wine typicity. Working with the GuildSomm team, Jo…

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There's Always Money in the Banana Stand 48:50

28d ago48:50

48:50

Ben Jones of Rhum Clement and Rhum JM beams into the show to talk about the rhums of St. Lucia and Martinique - what makes them distinct, what makes them delicious and what the American public makes of them anyway. He also debuts their new Bana Canne, which takes all the deliciousness of bananas and fuses it with the rhuminess of rhum. Plus, Damon’…

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Have a Conniption 1:03:29

2M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

From gin-soaked martini olive connoisseur to distillery owner, Melissa Katrincic and gin go way back. This week she sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about her journey to making gin, from getting the business off the ground (in a control state no less!) to reshaping the way Americans think about gin. The results are alternatively citrusy, savo…

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Coravin with Greg Lambrecht 41:19

2M ago41:19

41:19

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe connects with Greg Lambrecht, the founder of Coravin, to discuss how the Coravin came to be, the science behind it, and how to maximize its efficiency. Greg has a background in medical device design and developed the Coravin prototype while drinking solo when expecting his first child. H…

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Katz Outta the Bag 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

Allen Katz of New York Distilling Co. sits down with his old buddy Damon to discuss the state of modern distilling, what he’s up to at his shop in Brooklyn, and the new Jaywalk Rye they recently introduced to wild acclaim. Follow New York Distilling Co. on Instagram at @nydistilling Love The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in B…

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Big In Japan 57:22

2M ago57:22

57:22

Paul Nakayama sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about Nikaido Shochu. Paul's journey into the world of shochu began with a 12-hour boat ride to a remote Japanese island on his honeymoon. Now he and his wife are the first to import Nikaido Shochu to the US. Tune in to hear about the magic of Koji, the place it occupies in modern Japan, and how …

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Obviously You're Not a Golfer 48:16

2M ago48:16

48:16

Golf. It’s a sport enjoyed by millions of people and it can also be almost as divisive as modern politics. Can it only be enjoyed by the landed gentry and the country club set? Turner Lewis doesn’t think so and he’s out to prove the haters wrong with Fore Craft Cocktails, a line of RTDs designed for the golf course but, as tested by our boundary-pu…

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Bitters and Cocktails with Sother Teague 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe connects with Sother Teague, a bartender and a founding partner of Overthrow Hospitality, in New York City, to discuss all things bitter and the current state of cocktails. The conversation explores the differences between tinctures and potable bitters, the espresso martini phenomenon, a…

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Cristal Clear 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Cristalino. What is it? Why is it? And perhaps most importantly, what does it taste like? Jaime Salas, Head of Agave Advocacy at Proximo Spirits sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about this latest innovation in the world of agave spirits, why it follows in a proud tradition of tequila innovation, and how he deals with the haters who need to be…

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Bringing Up Baby Jane 49:10

3M ago49:10

49:10

Hot dogs, white dog, and so much more comes up when Michele Clark and Sienna Jevremov sit down with Greg & Damon for a special Fourth of July episode of The Speakeasy! The two luminaries from Widow Jane talk about their new proprietary strain of “Baby Jane” corn and the ten year process of going from seeds in a field to bourbon in a glass. Plus, th…

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Tasting with Ally Lanoue and Paul Swanson 30:17

3M ago30:17

30:17

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with two Seattle sommeliers, each working in a different sector of the business, about how they apply blind tasting skills to their daily routines. They taste a white wine that tends to be a bit tricky! Ally Lanoue is the assistant wine director at the Canlis restaur…

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Forage Ahead 53:25

3M ago53:25

53:25

Two of Suncliffe gins founders Ryan Lawrence and Tom Giddings join us to discuss how infusing vodka with items foraged in the Arizona desert during the pandemic led them to being gin producers. They also illuminate how opening a gin company during the pandemic was full of advantages that may not have otherwise existed. Timing is everything Follow S…

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Sapphe Space 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

When Austa Somvichian-Clausen didn’t see a space for her and her former partner, she decided to make one. The creator of Grotto, a sapphic pop-up in New York’s Chinatown sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about building a space for queer women, what she does when the odd straight guy stumbles into it, and the state of lesbian bars and journalis…

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Hungary with Tamás Czinki 42:54

3M ago42:54

42:54

In our latest podcast, the host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the diverse wine styles of Hungary, including the iconic and incredibly complex sweet wines of Tokaj as well as lesser-known dry wines from multiple regions. Our guest this month is Hungary’s first Master Sommelier, Tamás Czinki, from Budapest, who is the wine director of th…

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Night of Trouble 52:22

4M ago52:22

52:22

It’s June and Pride is popping up and popping off! Joining the band live from Mexico City Michael Aredes jumps in to talk about his journey in the service industry as a queer Chicano, his work to create welcoming spaces - including his new queer Latino popup, Noche Traviesa - and what it’s like to work at New York’s Superbueno now that it’s a year …

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Down n' Dirty 54:02

4M ago54:02

54:02

ET (aka Eric Tecosky even though no one calls him that) wants to talk olive brine! The founder of Dirty Sue talks about his early days as a bartender (and even earlier days as a screenwriter), the lightbulb moment of offering olive brine in a bottle, and how he shifted from bartender to a dirt, salty, entrepreneur! Plus, Greg and Sother saw each ot…

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Tasting with Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert 41:40

4M ago41:40

41:40

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with two talented Canadian wine professionals, Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert. They taste a red wine blind and discuss how they apply blind tasting in their work and why it’s okay to be wrong from time to time. Barbara Philip is a Master of Wine and is curren…

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From Cognac With Love 59:02

4M ago59:02

59:02

Fourth generation cognac distiller Guillame Thomas is here to shake up the industry in the tastiest way possible! The founder and CEO of Martingale Cognac sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about doing something different in the world of French brandy and making some very tasty juice in the process. Plus, a beloved New York City icon finally em…

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What's Not to Like? 46:02

4M ago46:02

46:02

Cocktails so likable you won’t be able to look away! That’s what Kaitlyn Stewart makes on her instagram channel, “Likeable Cocktails” and we’re here for us. This week she sits down with Greg and Sother to talk being the first Canadian winner of World Class, building a social media presence in lockdown and navigating the attention economy. Plus, Leg…

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Cheese and Wine Pairing with Bronwen and Francis Percival 1:14:25

4M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe broaches the complexities of pairing wine with cheese, as it’s often assumed that the two are easily matched, in an interview with Bronwen and Francis Percival. Bronwen selected four cheeses and tasked Chris and Francis with choosing pairings that they thought would elevate the eat…

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Good Publicity 1:03:10

5M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

So you’ve put together a great bar, a great team, an awesome drinks menu… how do you let people know about it? Rachel Harrison of Rachel Harrison PR (fittingly enough) joins Sother and Greg to talk about the drinks PR game, what it’s like to do her job in the age of cocktail awards and online gossip, how to negotiate with prickly clients, and why p…

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Spring Break! 1:11

5M ago1:11

1:11

The band is off for the next two weeks on spring break but to hear some bonus content in the meantime head on over to patreon.com/bottledinbond to become a regular! Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 🔥🔥Join us each week as industry leaders, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague, sit down with a wide range of hospitality and spir…

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Tasting with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno 28:07

5M ago28:07

28:07

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno of Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. They talk about their experiences with blind tasting and how they employ blind tasting skills in their current roles. Braithe Tidwell is the corporate beverage director for…

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Look At You! 48:10

5M ago48:10

48:10

Max Reis of Mirate wants us to look at what he’s doing and we’re all too happy to oblige, especially when it’s so sustainable and oh-so-tasty. The director at the Mexico-centric LA bar talks about the experience of introducing gringo guests to new flavors and ingredients, his decision to use “nogave” syrup, popping down to Tijuana for a little “res…

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No Laws When You're Drinking... Whiskey! 1:01:27

6M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Damon sits down with Al Laws from Laws Whiskey House in Colorado to talk about micro-distilling, the Colorado whiskey scene, and what it’s like to transition from the world of finance to the world of booze. Love The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now…

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Wine Education with Karen MacNeil 53:23

6M ago53:23

53:23

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with the wine writer and educator Karen MacNeil about the state of wine education today. They cover trends, strategies, innovative approaches, the future of wine education, certifications, and much more. Karen MacNeil is a wine writer and educator who is best known for her a…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sother Teague Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Speakeasy

Heritage Radio Network

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GuildSomm Podcast

GuildSomm

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Distilling with Kevin Pike 48:23

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Finish the Bottle! 59:00

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From Chaos to Clarity 58:27

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Irish Wristwatch 1:01:13

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Study Methods to Improve Your Blind Tasting Ability 57:42

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There's Always Money in the Banana Stand 48:50

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Have a Conniption 1:03:29

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Coravin with Greg Lambrecht 41:19

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Katz Outta the Bag 48:27

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Big In Japan 57:22

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Obviously You're Not a Golfer 48:16

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Bitters and Cocktails with Sother Teague 55:43

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Cristal Clear 1:00:21

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Bringing Up Baby Jane 49:10

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Tasting with Ally Lanoue and Paul Swanson 30:17

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Forage Ahead 53:25

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Sapphe Space 55:22

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Hungary with Tamás Czinki 42:54

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Night of Trouble 52:22

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Down n' Dirty 54:02

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Tasting with Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert 41:40

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From Cognac With Love 59:02

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What's Not to Like? 46:02

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Cheese and Wine Pairing with Bronwen and Francis Percival 1:14:25

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Good Publicity 1:03:10

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Spring Break! 1:11

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Tasting with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno 28:07

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Look At You! 48:10

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No Laws When You're Drinking... Whiskey! 1:01:27

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Wine Education with Karen MacNeil 53:23

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