Best Cocktail Enthusiast Podcasts (2024)

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

3h 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

6d 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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Katz Outta the Bag 48:27

11d 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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EP 58: Show n' Tell 59:23

20d ago59:23

59:23

In this episode join MikeD and TI for the first go at bringing unique whiskey to show and discuss.By The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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Big In Japan 57:22

26d 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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Canned Wine Revolution: Winemaking Reinvented With Cory Assink and Zeke Blattler of Los Cuernos Wine 59:31

26d ago59:31

59:31

Meet Cory Assink and Zeke Blattler, the visionary co-founders of Los Cuernos Wine. With a passion for wine and extensive experience in the industry, they're revolutionizing the market with premium canned wines. Their brand emphasizes quality, convenience, and accessibility, making great wine approachable for enthusiasts everywhere. Here’s a glimpse…

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Obviously You're Not a Golfer 48:16

1M 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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Cristal Clear 1:00:21

1M 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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EP 57: Scotch in the Box Part 6 52:05

1M ago52:05

52:05

In this episode join Mike D and TI as they get back into another of the scotch in the box series! Sample 15: Ballantruan Distiller Age: 7 years Cask: Hogshead; 225 - 250L Nose: Soft spices and rich peat. Very punchy and intense, with inviting vanilla notes Palate: Simple and balanced with a rich peat smoke and hints of black pepper Finish: Intense …

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Bringing Up Baby Jane 49:10

2M 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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Forage Ahead 53:25

2M 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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EP 56: From the Private Collection: Volume 2 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Join MikeD and TI as they dive into MikeD's private stash that he's been building. Booker's 2023-02 "Apprentice Batch" Booker's 2023-03 "Mighty Fine Batch" Yellowstone Bourbon Hand Picked Collection - Inlet Liquors SelectionBy The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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Sapphe Space 55:22

2M 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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Night of Trouble 52:22

2M 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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EP 55: Friskey Whiskian State of Address 2024 1:35:20

2M ago1:35:20

1:35:20

Join MikeD and TI in this episode as we catch the listeners up on what has been happening! We go through the changes that have been going on since January and taste some really good whiskey. Four Roses 135th Anniversary Limited Edition Little Book Whiskey Chapter 7 'In Retrospect' Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2…

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Jack Daniel’s - Linas Ruksenas 27:32

2M ago27:32

27:32

Very few people start collecting things on purpose. You start by grabbing one thing that catches your attention and then another. Soon, you have to start thinking about buying dedicated shelving, if not buying a whole new house. On this episode, we talk with Linas Ruksenas, the man behind the social media handle @JackDanielsLibrary, about what kick…

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Down n' Dirty 54:02

2M 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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From Cognac With Love 59:02

3M 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

3M 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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EP 54: Scotch, A Coastal Collection 59:50

3M ago59:50

59:50

Join MikeD and TI as we take a different trip around Scotland and try three unique whisky from the Scotland coast. The Classic Malts: Coastal Collection Caol Ila 12 year Single Malt Clynelish 14 year Single Malt Talisker 10 year Single MaltBy The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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Social Media Success for Wineries With Duncan Alney of Firebelly Marketing 39:57

3M ago39:57

39:57

Meet Duncan Alney, the visionary Founder and CEO of Firebelly Marketing, leading the charge in social media innovation. With a passion for problem-solving and client satisfaction, Duncan sets the vision and values for the company. He believes in the power of social media as the frontline of communication, where content, conversation, community, and…

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Good Publicity 1:03:10

3M 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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EP 53: The Blind Tasting 48:27

4M ago48:27

48:27

On this episode join MikeD and TI as they welcome guests Steve and the legendary Ebon to a blind tasting. While not following the rules of a typical blind tasting the group is challenged to use their nose, tastebuds and intellect to decipher which whiskeys are which. Jack Daniels Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey Woodford Reserve Blanton's Single Bar…

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Spring Break! 1:11

4M 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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Look At You! 48:10

4M 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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EP 52: Scotch in the Box Part 5 48:50

4M ago48:50

48:50

Join MikeD and TI as we continue with the fifth part of an eight part series! We'll be taking a unique tour around the various whisky regions of Scotland from a carefully crafted whisky box. Sample 8: Tormore distillery Age: 5 years Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L Nose: Nutty barley and juicy pear, with a whisper of tropical fruit zestiness Palate: Malted…

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

4M 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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EP 51: Whiskey Hang 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

In this episode join MikeD and TI as they just hang out and enjoy a couple of fantastic whiskeys! Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Russell's Reserve Single Barrel SelectBy The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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Hospitality Comes In Many Flavors 54:25

5M ago54:25

54:25

If two thirds of all cocktails are made at home, how come we only ever read about people who make cocktails in bars? That’s the question that Dr. Nicola Nice tackles when she returns to the Speakeasy to talk about her new book “The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought the Cocktail Home.” Together, she and the band talk about the often invisible and o…

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What the People Want 1:06:57

5M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

A non-alc portfolio you say?? Yuna Asriyan sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about the consumers driving this trend - for once! - and what they want. That includes why they’re choosing to drink and not to drink, what they’re after in the world of mocktails and zero proof beverages, and why they’re making those choices in the first place. And o…

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EP 50: The Bar Book Interview 39:17

5M ago39:17

39:17

In this episode join TI as he interviews Dolly and Mike of The Bar Book! Make sure you check out their site or download their iOS app. Keep an eye out for their Android app coming soon! The Bar Book Website The Bar Book iOS appBy The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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Breaking Bread with Anna Pham on Women's Impact in Hospitality 36:41

5M ago36:41

36:41

In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we had the honour of featuring Anna Pham, Director of Content & Programming at Restaurants Canada, a formidable presence in the Canadian foodservice industry. Anna shared her personal journey, deeply interwoven with her Vietnamese heritage and the entrepreneurial spirit passed down from her grandparents …

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99 (Year-Old) Bottles of Booze on the Wall 53:12

5M ago53:12

53:12

The bottles may be dusty but the conversation sure isn’t! Aaron Goldfarb, author of the new book "Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits”, sits down with the band to talk about the wild paths you wind up on when you write a book about spirits that can be over a hundred years old, and the people who collect them. Learn why some things don’t taste…

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EP 49: One Rye, One Bourbon, One Tennessee Whiskey 1:01:01

5M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

In this episode join MikeD and TI as they partake in tasting some higher end and hard to come by American whiskeys.By The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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Come As You Are 1:04:02

5M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Tiffanie Barriere, the drinking coach herself sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about her long and storied career behind - and in front of - many different bars. From the iconic “One Flew South” in Atlanta’s airport to helping empower folks who want to change the world, Tiffanie has been in lots of different situations and she’s been unapologe…

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Spinning Plates of Caviar 1:11:11

6M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

The one and only Ms. Franky Marshall sits down with the band to talk about a singular career in the drinks industry. Cognac, events, behind the bar, in front of the bar, she’s done it all and tells all on an episode that’s very fun and very (sorry about this) frank. Plus, are there too many or too few agave? Journalists can’t seem to agree, even th…

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Crafting Cocktails and Building Brands: Mixology Insights With Chris Tunstall of A Bar Above 43:11

6M ago43:11

43:11

Meet Chris Tunstall, Co-Founder and Chief of Brand and Product Development at A Bar Above. With a decade of hospitality experience and a passion for mixology, Chris is dedicated to sharing advanced cocktail techniques. As host of the A Bar Above Podcast, they lead bar education content creation and product development, ensuring A Bar Above sets the…

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EP 48: Scotch in the Box Part 4 48:29

6M ago48:29

48:29

Join MikeD and TI as we continue with the fourth part of an eight part series! We'll be taking a unique tour around the various whisky regions of Scotland from a carefully crafted whisky box. Sample 5: Ardmore distillery Age: 5 years Cask: Bourbon barrel Nose: Gingerbread, flamed orange peel, damson and stewed plums Palate: Oatcakes, toasted barley…

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Homecoming 55:11

6M ago55:11

55:11

Aaaaand we’re back! You are listening to The Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network where Greg, Sother, and Damon have all gathered for the first time in almost four years! It’s a great big love fest as the three of them catch up, talk about what they’re drinking these days and discuss what, if anything, will be the next mezcal. Plus, what, exactly, i…

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Under the Influencers 59:46

6M ago59:46

59:46

Elliott Clark, you’ve made it to eighty thousand followers! What are you gonna do now? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as Elliott, aka Apartment Bartender sits down with the band to talk building a personal brand, surviving the attention economy, and becoming a dad. He also talks about the process of writing and putting together his new book…

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Navigating the Future: Advocacy in the Restaurant Industry 35:49

6M ago35:49

35:49

In our recent conversation, Richard Alexander from Restaurants Canada discusses how the restaurant industry connects with government affairs. With a mix of dedication and strategy, Richard explains the challenges our industry faces, like inflation and labour shortages, and the efforts to make the industry more sustainable. He shares stories of work…

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EP 47: The Birthday Episode 54:50

6M ago54:50

54:50

Join MikeD and TI as we welcome back to the show Steve! Together we celebrate a couple of our favorite whiskey from over the last year of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast!!By The Friskey Whiskey, LLC

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The Right Blend 52:06

6M ago52:06

52:06

Blending. Distilling. What does it mean to “make” whiskey? Eboni Major joins Greg and Sother live from Birmingham, Alabama, to break down a day in the life of a whiskey blender (spoiler alert, there are a lot more spreadsheets than you might think), discuss her often winding path through the world of food and beverage, and open up about what it’s l…

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Stirring the Pot of Entrepreneurship and Heritage with Trevor Lui 41:06

6M ago41:06

41:06

Pull up a seat at the kitchen table where Trevor Lui spices up our conversation with a mix of family traditions and his love for the industry. Revel in the comfort of North American Chinese food from the past where culture and cuisine dance a tango of taste and memory. This chat isn't just about food; it's a window into how recipes like ginger beef…

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I Did Not Get ChatGPT to Name This Episode 54:38

6M ago54:38

54:38

It’s a three-on-three pod-off as Rob, Greg, and Ariana from the “Drinking With Robots” podcast sit down with Greg, Sother, and Damon from… well, you know. The DWR team is getting ready to launch a second season of their show, which pits human bartenders against chatbots in a battle for cocktail supremacy, but first they come on the show to talk the…

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EP 46: Scotch in the Box Part 3 50:36

7M ago50:36

50:36

Join MikeD and TI as we continue with the third part of an eight part series! We'll be taking a unique tour around the various whisky regions of Scotland from a carefully crafted whisky box. Sample 13: Girvan Distillery Age: 10 years Cask: Barrel; 180 - 200L Nose: Tropical wafts of pineapple, fruity pastries, some creamy notes of coconut, chai, and…

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Whyn? 1:00:32

7M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Live from the future (and Australia) Aaron Trotman sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about Non, his zero-proof… wine? Wine alternative? Liquid? Beyond the failure of the English language to discuss these drinks the convo covers what’s in them, where the inspiration for a non-alc comes from, and whether or not Dry January is a good thing. Plus,…

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Year of the Rabbit 57:51

7M ago57:51

57:51

All the way from South Korea, Bran Hill joins the band to talk about Tokki Soju - what it is, how it’s made and most importantly, how it’s being sold these days to a customer base that’s just getting to know it here in the U.S., and it rediscovering it in its home country. Plus, it’s awards season! A certain restaurant themed show is racking up the…

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Shaking Up the Scene: Evelyn Chick's Mixology Journey and the Evolution of Cocktail Culture 43:32

7M ago43:32

43:32

From a young immigrant with a passion for hospitality to an internationally recognized cocktail virtuoso, Evelyn Chick's journey is as captivating as her drinks. In our recent conversation with the author of "For the Love of Cocktails," Evelyn opened up about her transition from the art world to mixology, leading her to create some of the most exce…

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