Sergio Mendoza’s family has been farming agave in the highlands of Jalisco for five generations. Five. And now he’s partnered with Jim Ruane to bring the world Cierto tequila. The two sit down with Greg to talk about Highland vs. Valley tequila, what it’s like to work with your uncle, the controversy over additives that won’t go away, and how exactly Sergio learned to balance three glasses in his fingertips at once.

Plus, Thanksgiving is coming up. I know right? Greg has some words of wisdom for anyone who isn’t feeling it this year.

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And now, without further ado, Greg's Thanksgiving cocktail recipe: Apple Bottom Gene 

1.5oz Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy 

.25oz Peychaud's Aperitivo 

.75oz Lemon Juice 

.5oz Orange Juice 

.75oz Cinnamon Syrup 

*Shake or pre-batch for larger gatherings. Top with ice and sparkling water for a collins or hot water for a toddy. Either way, lemon wheel garnish.

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Live from the Turkish Coast, Shavinraj Gopinath joins Damon and Greg to talk about his gig as Group Beverage Manager for Maxx Royal Resorts, which sounds pretty sweet all things considered. Between discussing their foraging program, the elite level of hospitality he’s playing at and how the place even smells nice, Sha has the guys pretty much sold on a guest shift. He also discusses what it’s like to take on a mentorship role in hospitality.

Plus, Damon and Greg were on the road this weekend, to judge a cocktail competition and sample some delicious apple brandy respectively. 

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Feeling “ginspired” by the French Riviera? Tom Nichol and Matthieu Perrin sure were when they created the Gardener Gin, a bright, refreshing spirit with botanicals inspired by the beauty of France’s southern coast. The two of them sit down with Greg and Damon to talk about the genesis of this idea, working with a movie star (tune in to find out which one) and what color this particular spirit tastes like.

Plus: we’re not gonna talk about it. We are NOT going to talk about it.

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Claire Marin started out the way all distillers do - by keeping bees. The founder of Pollinator Spirits sits down with the band to talk about her first forays upstate, the move from making honey to making rye whiskey, and what she looks for when making her own not-Campari Campari. She also discusses the role her company’s namesake - those busy bees - play in her work and in our world.

Plus, Greg was warned he couldn’t talk about politics, so everyone gets baseball instead. Greg breaks down a controversial piece of fan interference from the World Series for the less-sports inclined. 

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A few weeks ago the city of Asheville, North Carolina was hit by a devastating hurricane. Lives were lost and the damage topped $50 billion. Danny Boyer manages The Crow & Quill, just one of many bars impacted by Hurricane Helene, and he sits down with Greg to discuss the extent of the damage, how Asheville is pulling together as a community, and what you as a listener can do to help. Plus, the two of them wax poetic about Western NC’s favorite gas station/bar which apparently also moonlights as a music venue. It turns out there’s very little Asheville’s gas stations can’t do.

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Pansy Collective

Beloved Asheville

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Static Age Records

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A collector’s set with a blanco, a reposado, and an a​​ñejo? Yeah, we’ve seen it before. A fragrance collector’s set with those three varieties? Now you’re talking! Joseph D. Solis of Maison Solis sits down with Greg and Damon to talk about growing up as a fragrance collector, moving from the beverage space to the fragrance space, and how he adapted the essences of three different tequilas into scents you can wear. The world of fragrances and the world of spirits are very similar processes, and yet adapting one to the other isn’t easy. Tune in to find out how it’s done and what sunset at golden hour in an agave field smells like!

Plus, Halloweekend Part 1 is upon us! Greg and Damon talk about their plans and costumes gone awry.

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When it turned out everything he knew about Navy Rum was wrong, Alexandre Gabriel sailed out to set the record straight… and start making his own. The brains behind Maison Ferrand Cognac and Planteray Rum, Alexandre set about relearning everything he ever knew about this unique style of rum which resulted in a book - Exploring 300 Years of Royal Navy Rum & its Techniques - and Mister Fogg, a new bottling that bears the name of a real British navy veteran. Alexandre sits down with the band to talk about the journey, the knowledge, and the rum that is definitely rumming.

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Sam Ross, Joaquin Simo and Miles McQuarrie of Tip Top cocktails swung by the studio and we just couldn't say no to having them on! Tune in as they discuss their latest ventures in the RTD space and how it feels to be a powerful voice in a movement that's now in its twenties. Plus, how bout those Mets?? Find out how Sam's first group of friends in NYC is doing and how the gang is feeling about them.

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Get your ten-foot Home Depot skeleton out on the lawn because it’s Spooky season y’all! Megan Rickerson, the owner of Brooklyn’s Someday Bar joins the band live from Portland Cocktail Week to talk about her journey from host to bartender to bar owner and all the tears and joy that entails. Megan talks about forging bonds with local lawmakers, cultivating a devoted band of regulars and occasionally, turning her whole bar into a haunted house, like she did for this year’s Black Lagoon. It’s Serious and Spooky and all-together ooky! Plus, her and Damon are neighbors, so tune in to find out what that’s like.

Plus, a bar that bans tank tops for men only? Greg smells some queer-phobia and the gang weighs in.

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Named for the first woman ever to head the bar program at London’s Savoy Hotel, the Ada Coleman project provides a resource to shed a spotlight on women in the bar industry. Co-founders Kristine Bocchino and Kaitlin Wilkes-Back sit down with the band to discuss their searchable database of women+ bar professionals, how they view the progress they’ve made and the road ahead, and how naughty the phrase “hanky panky” was in its time.

Plus, Greg’s back from Mexico. Tune in for a raucous discussion of which rocks more: agave plants or Metallica.

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Plus, something wicked this way comes from our friends at Shaker & Spoon. Their Mezcalloween IV: The Ill-Fated Inn Box is now shipping, featuring cocktails from Sother and Greg. The fridges are stocked and the doors are locked, so let’s get you checked in to check out the latest and greatest in macabre mezcal mixology! Learn more at shakerandspoon.com/pg/mezcalloween-iv-the-ill-fated-inn

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Bittermilk founders Joe and MariElena talk to us about the hurdles involved in creating brand of shelf stable cocktail compounds, switching branding to “cocktail mixers” and expanding to multiple line extensions including Barcoop Bevy, Drinkmanship, and Tipplemans all while juggling a growing family in South Carolina. 

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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 for American audiences, what makes baijiu baijiu anyway, and how it’s traditionally consumed in its native China. Spoiler, you’re supposed to drink the entire thing at once.

Plus, it’s Negroni Week baby! The band unpacks the history of the drink and the week that bears its name, now in its 11th year and discusses exactly how far you can get from that original trifecta of gin, campari and sweet vermouth and still call your concoction “a negroni.”

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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 sparked one of the biggest beverage controversies of the 21st century and single-handedly changed federal law when he started a company that begins with “Four” and ends with “Loko”.

Plus, the thing you all come to the Speakeasy for: deep dive economic analysis! Greg unpacks the increasingly popular “no tax on tips” notion and why certain thinkers love to hate it.

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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-CHEEN”) the guys talk about the fun stuff coming over from the Emerald Isle and - crucially - how to educate Americans about it. That’s where Daragh and Bord Bia come in, as the Irish government works to tell their North American friends about all the cool stuff they’re up to. Plus! What Damon, Sother and Greg did on their summer vacations.

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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’s back! Hear what he’s been up to and more this week! 

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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, savory and purple. Plus, Greg’s alive! Barely. Hear how New Orleans almost took him down and now he’s back now and ready for more! 

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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. 

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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 it works in cocktails and highballs. Spoiler alert, but one answer might actually be “with Cherry Coke.” Plus, the state of the world kinda sucks right now but don’t worry. Greg has a plan to fix it. 

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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-pushing hosts, also thoroughly drinkable off of one. The brand founder sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about getting a cocktail line up and running in less than a year (and during a pandemic no less) why he had to drive a rental truck overnight from Wisconsin to Virginia, and what he thinks about ruining a good walk. Plus, Greg has a golf course encounter of his own to share. Tune in to hear about it! 

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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 sold on his liquid. Plus, whiskey in Williamsburg, but probably not the one you’re thinking of. Greg is on an educational journey into the past, and he’s back to tell about it! 

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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, the historic neighborhood of Redhook, Brooklyn and all its fascinating characters continues to impress… and perhaps even give a certain whiskey its iconic flavor.

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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 

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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 journalism in the age of apps. Plus, another successful BCB is in the books! Greg & Sother trade stories as they recuperate. 

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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 old and crushing the awards circuit, even scoring as high as no.2 on World’s Fifty Best. Plus, personalized Campari bottles? It turns out they’re a thing and now everybody’s gonna want one. Tune in to find out more! 

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Upcoming Dates: Noche Traviesa at JoJo's Beloved in Atlanta: 6/17, 8pm After Dark Confession with Father Greg at Someday in Brooklyn: 6/27, 7pm Noche Traviesa at Superbueno in NYC: 6/30, 7pm 

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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 other in three dimensions! What a time to be alive. And, congratulations to Krysia Rodak, winner of our Blueberry Mojito recipe contest! Get in touch to claim your prize! 

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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 embraces the future and we may not be ready for it. 

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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, Lego! Need we say more?

Then, on Bottled in Bond, how do you deal with trolls and haters online and still keep your sanity? Kaitlyn shares a few of her favorite tips including, surprisingly, popping in to occasionally stir the pot.

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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 public relations and bartending really aren’t all that different. Plus, a travel publicity pro with a fear of flying? How it works, and the one time it actually worked out okay. 

Then, on Bottled in Bond, what do you do when the thing your business is most famous for is Led Zeppelin and Guns ‘n Roses trashing it? Become a regular to hear how Rachel spun the PR strategy for one of LA’s most infamous hotels. 

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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 “research”, and where you can find pulque on the streets of Los Angeles.

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Here at HRN we’re celebrating our 15th year and deepening our commitment to giving voice to the next generation of food systems storytellers. And we need your help. Our internship and fellowship programs help activate new possibilities for underrepresented and underestimated young people—through experiential journalism, audio engineering, and production training. When you donate to help support these programs, you can be entered to win a dinner for 2 at an amazing restaurant in 1 of 8 cities, and tickets to a concert at a great venue in one of those cities. Thank you for supporting our work to educate the next generation of food systems storytellers!

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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. 

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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 overlooked efforts of female pioneers that shaped the cocktail - and more importantly hospitality - into what it is today and discuss what we can do about the systemic forces that have kept their labor hidden for so long. Plus, Is Lancaster, PA the new hot destination for drinks? Tune in to find out! 

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Follow her blog at www.thehostessdiaries.com 

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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 of course, what it’s like to manage a brand portfolio with no booze whatsoever. Plus, why are working class folks so sour on the economy? Greg has a few theories. And on Bottled in Bond, Yuna and Greg get a chance to talk about some other recreationals making their way into the public discourse. Become a regular to tune in! 

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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 like they used to and why some things never change, and what drives people to seek these relics out in the first place. Plus, Icelandic prohibition! Possibly the world’s weirdest? Tune in to hear some semi-informed, wildly unverified history. 

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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 unapologetically herself in every single one. Tune in for a conversation that gets surprisingly deep about self-worth, the challenge of elevating black voices in a very white space, and the challenge of assigning a value to your work. 

Plus (on a lighter note), White Claw has finally made an innovation that modern science had said was impossible. You heard it here first, the future is now. 

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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 though whatever the answer, it’s bad. And, Sother’s check from Anheuser-Busch finally arrives. Tune in to hear how justice sounds in real time.

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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, is that table doing? Tune in to find out.

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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 “Let’s Do Drinks” which is out in April and available for preorder now. 

Plus, is Jimmy Fallon trolling us? The band talks about a new sketch with Fallon, Keegan Michael Key, and a special guest appearance by Boy George that seems an awful lot like it’s making fun of us, or at least who we used to be ten years ago. 
 

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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 like as a Black woman in the bar community to hold a former employer accountable. Plus, real life vs. VR. Greg and Sother talk about what it was like finally being in the same room together and Greg shares the results of a head-to-head bartending challenge between a chatbot and a bunch of regular-ass humans.

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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 rise (and pitfalls) of generative AI, what it’s like to compare people with robots, and the unexpected pairing of a bespoke bitters company and Microsoft. Plus… crab whiskey? …there’s nothing else to say just… crab whiskey? Tune in to find out. 
 

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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, James Beard nods are out, and a couple entries from New York made the list - one you’re expecting and one that may surprise you. 
 

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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 trophies this year but what does that mean for those of us who’ve actually lived it, instead of just playing it on TV?
 

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Happy New Year Everybody! The band rings in 2024 with very special guests Luis Granier and Steven Soderbergh of Singani 63. The conversation ranges from what the heck Singani is anyway, to getting it behind bars, to the centuries old tradition of growing these very special grapes high in the mountains of Bolivia to - of course, because it’s Damon - the bottle design. An extra special set of guests and a really unique spirit, what’s not to love? Plus, is New Years Eve getting tamer or is the band just getting older? Further study is needed.

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In the return of their multi-platinum end-of-year wrapup show, Damon, Sother, and Greg look back on 2023, the year that… sort of was? From labor trends to increasingly odd spirits to the seemingly inexhaustible longevity of the Espresso Martini, there’s a lot to talk about and a lot to look forward to. Oh yeah, and we made a pretty cool cocktail box and won a pretty cool plate too.

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From microscopy to distilling and back again, Rox Tiburolobo has had quite the life. This week he sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about the wild, winding path that led him to Corning & Company Distillers (by way of Helsinki) and all the places he’s drawn inspiration from along the way, including the ancestral corn beers made by indigenous communities. A distiller of Chiricahua Apache Nde and Rarámuri descent, Rox talks about how that’s inspired him and how we can do better with indigenous representation in the drinks community. Plus, Greg’s back behind the bar! Come see him Wednesdays at Boulton & Watt, should you happen to be in the neighborhood, and find out what’s changed about bartending in the last four years. 

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Today Damon sits down with Joe Giildenzopf and Brad Neathery, founders of Texas-based custom whiskey company Oak and Eden, to discuss a new way of thinking about influenced, infused, and inspired whiskey finishes. Damon even created a personal whiskey during their interview on Oak and Eden's website with their amazing Whiskey Customizer! Check them out at their outpost tasting rooms locations in Texas, or on their website to easily buy and customize a bottle of whiskey for yourself or for an incredible holiday gift!

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Danielle Goldtooth of the Diné nation and her husband Alan Moore sit down with the band to talk about land: what grows there, what can we do with it, and how can we undo some of our ingrained and damaging ideas? The conversation ranges from food sovereignty to foraging, with a detour to talk about some accidental cucumber/melon hybrids along the way. Plus, unions at Death and Co? In the wake of this week’s election the band gets thoughtful about the future of labor unions in craft cocktail bars. 

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It’s Day 5 of Halloweekend and The Band is holding it together… barely. Fortunately the illuminating Éva Pelczer is in the studio to talk Del Maguey, the rise of mezcal, and dia de los muertos! In the years since this funky Mexican spirit went nuclear a lot has changed in the bar landscape and Éva's here to walk the crew through it. Gently, please. Plus, is the Chartreuse shortage fake news?? Sother’s back from visiting the source and has some reporting to do that may surprise you. And it’s the last call for the better with bitters kickstarter! If you want to be a part of this bitter experience speak now or forever hold your peace! 

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Jordan Hughes, aka the High Proof Preacher sits down with Greg to talk about how exactly a youth pastor winds up publishing a cocktail book in the first place. From photography to a well-traveled instagram to eventually unleashing the Parmesan espresso martini on the world, Jordan’s had quite a legacy in the community and there’s plenty more to come. Plus, are the kids alright? They’re certainly drinking less, but is that necessarily a good thing? If you’re interested in signing up for Jordan’s Cocktail Camera 101 class use this link and the promo code SPEAKEASYPOD for 50% off enrollment.

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Han Suk Cho has an impressive set of titles. Founder of Zero Proof. Lead bartender of Kato's boozy and non-alcoholic offerings. Punch’s 2023 Best New Bartender of the year. And classical music composer. No big deal. This week she sits down with Greg and Sother to talk transitioning from back of house to the front, establishing her niche in the industry, and building a career that lasts. Plus, what’s Sother spicy about this week? Check out his new kickstarter to find out! 
 

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Imagine running 6,700 different properties on six continents. Okay, now pick yourself up off the floor and tune in to this week’s Speakeasy where the band sits down with Adam Crocini, the senior vice president and global head of food and beverage brands at Hilton. Yes, that Hilton. Hear about what it’s like to run a company of that magnitude, curate individual experiences and adapt to changing tastes on a global scale. Plus, Greg went down a mine earlier this week and came back with… whiskey? And Sother is bitter again! He’s launching a new bitter experience with Shaker & Spoon, check it out here.

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Nicolas O’Connor of Apotheke (say that one out loud) sits down with the band to talk about building a distinctive brand identity, being an OG cocktail bar down an odd little side alley in Chinatown, and the relative merits of lighting your bartop on fire. How do you take someplace iconic and make sure that spirit doesn’t get lost when you move to a new locale? Tune in to find out! Plus, Sother is bitter again! He’s launching a new bitter experience with Shaker & Spoon, check it out here.
 

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It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers! Kelsey Ramage and Erin Hayes, the creative forces behind the spooky season popup Black Lagoon pop by to chat inspiration, metal bars, franchising a takeover, and where you can find their hell-raising cocktails this autumn! Plus, rivers of wine in Portugal, DUIs on horseback, and Greg finds out in real time that Ron Jeremy is canceled. All that and more on this episode so stay tuned!

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Kailee and Jason Asher from Century Grand in Phoenix sit down with the band to talk about their recent “Best Cocktail Bar” win at Tales of the Cocktail, building a sustainable (and profitable) bar program and creating immersive experiences. Wanna drink craft cocktails on a train? Better book your flight to Arizona. Plus, Sother’s back from Milwaukee and shares his thoughts on the band’s collaboration on a Speakeasy cocktail box with Shaker and Spoon.

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It’s a podcollaboration! Anna Gorovoy and Mike Milyavsky of Shaker & Spoon swing by the studio to talk about their latest cocktail box, which just so happens to have been designed by the guys behind the Speakeasy! Tune in as they talk gin, the art of making cocktail kits to ship, and how their business has grown over the years. Plus, what Greg and Damon got up to on their summer vacations. 

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Lucky Preksto and Jon Langley from the newly established January Spirits share with us the the path they’ve taken to bring a spirit brand that includes a gin, genepy, and an amaro to market. 

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In a special on-location dispatch episode from New Orleans, Sother sits down with Karl duHoffmann and Regan Doughty of Preiss Imports to investigate possible alternatives to the now dwindling availability of Chartreuse. Together they sample several examples of Joaquín Simó’s neo classic Naked and Famous as well as the venerable Last Word cocktail. Though they all agree the differences are notable, it’s clear that there are some viable options for substitution as well as avenues for innovation. 

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Elayne Duff, Director of Advocacy for Samson & Surrey, founder of the Beverage BA Academy and all around bar all-star (and former rescuer) sits down with the band to talk brand ambassadorship, keeping busy, when to stay humble and when to brag just a little bit. Plus, one of her brands has a new collaboration with Alice In Chains, so you should check it out. Oh, and there’s a little bit of housekeeping news on the show from last week too. You might wanna tune in to check it out :)
 

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Adrian Michalcek joins Greg and Damon live from Norway where he’s the head bartender at Pier 42 to talk storytelling, sustainability and what it means to welcome guests in with your hospitality. Plus, it’s Tales of the Cocktail week everyone! Remember to drink lots of water, get a reasonable amount of rest, and take everything in moderation, including moderation. Have fun out there kids!

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Garret Richard and Ben Schaffer have released their book Tropical Standard and it’s a forward thinking look under the hood of everything we thought we knew about tropical cocktails. Together they apply modern techniques and tools to reinterpret classics as well as forge new paths to delicious drinks all in a manner that’s easily understood and digestible. 

We’re also quite excited that Michelin is giving more credence to the cocktail world and our dear friend Austin Hennelly took home the Exceptional Cocktails 2023 award last night! 

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Jamie Hunt of Fast Penny Spirits and Kim Harmon of Maker’s Mark sit down with the band to talk B Corps - what they are, how you become one, and what a force for good they can be in the world. Far from a lecture from your CPA, this is a model for how distilleries of all sizes - and schools, offices, and businesses of all flavors - can do better. Plus, robot dates that stand you up? They’re available for hire and according to some, they’re already here. Tune in to learn more! 
 

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We all know the nursery rhyme but what exactly is whey? And can you make booze out of it? Greg sits down with Emily Darchuk, founder of Wheyward Spirits to discuss this new category of spirits; where it came from, how it’s helping the planet, and what, exactly, fermented whey tastes like. Plus, happy belated Fourth of July everyone! Greg gives a quick update on the state of the union alongside a few things to be happy about this Independence Day.

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Where have all the lesbian bars gone? Greg sits down with Erica Rose, co-founder and co-director of the Lesbian Bar Project, to talk about the dwindling number of these spaces, and what they represent in the first place. The conversation ranges from New York to DC to Berlin to Mobile, Alabama, as they talk about the need for these spaces in the service industry and the queer community, as well as what some folks are doing to save them. Plus, New York’s beloved haze is back, and just in time for the Fourth of July. Stay tuned to find out how much of it wound up in Greg’s lungs this week!

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Ever wondered why certain smells make you think of different flavors? How certain colors and even music affect flavors? Or whether Dijon mustard would be good in a brownie? Mandy Naglich, author of How To Taste joins Greg and Sother to discuss the science of tasting on a chemical, biological, cultural, and competitive level. You’ll have a newfound appreciation for all the hard work your tongue does after this. Plus, it’s the first day of summer in NYC! Greg and Sother talk about upcoming warm weather travel, including an upcoming trip to New Orleans. Stay tuned!

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John deBary, author of “Drink What You Want” and the upcoming “Saved by the Bellini” sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about, what else? The 90s. Bucket hats, low rise jeans, Melrose Place and how all those relate to fun tasty cocktails abound in this episode. Plus, they talk about two things that have proven surprisingly tricky when it comes to the world of cocktails - taking care of yourself and having fun. Alternatively goofy and serious, this is one chat that pairs well with nostalgia and an old boyband cassette.

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It’s Pride Month and Greg and Damon are joined by Chris Cabrera, longtime industry advocate and LGBTQ+ activist. In a year where Pride feels different from previous ones, the guys discuss what it means to be an ally, what to make of this current moment where civil rights are backsliding, and how the bar community, as a longtime home for queer folks, can continue to offer comfort and space to regroup and fight back. And on Bottled in Bond, Greg and Chris talk about corporate responsibility and rainbow washing, and how big brands can do better and doing right. If you want to check out more of what Chris is doing and see how you can get involved, check out anotherroundanotherrally.org/ 

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Summer is here in NYC and that means boomerangs, nutcrackers at the beach, and sneaky lil flasks and pouches bearing gifts for friends, family, and maybe just yourself. So of course it’s perfect timing for the band to sit down with Spank & News, the duo behind Trap Kitchen (f/Maxwell Britten) to talk about their new book Trap Kitchen III: The Art of Street Cocktails. To-Go cocktails had a real renaissance a few summers ago (for some reason) and now we’ve a handsome book talking about where they came from, what they look like, and how you too can sip in style with a simple trip to the bodega. And your local liquor store. 

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In a jam-packed episode of The Speakeasy, Sother and Greg sit down with Deborah Brenner and Aaron Gregory Smith to talk about their new joint venture between Women of the Vine & Spirits and the USBG. Their mission? Provide support - not just healthcare but honest-to-god resources and support and actual human beings - for bartenders everywhere, whenever it’s needed. How they pulled it off was no easy feat but getting involved is; check out wotvsfoundation.org

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Fresh off of scoring Number One on North America’s 50 Best bars, Faye Chen and GN Chan sit down with the band to talk about their still young and already award winning SoHo bar Double Chicken Please. A combination watering hole and design studio, GN and Faye talk about DCP’s approach to breaking cocktails and dishes down and then building them up again and building a community around a staff that brings six different languages to the table. Plus, Damon’s on the road again. Listen to where he’s been and what everyone else got up to on spring break by tuning in now.

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The band’s all here! Damon’s back after someone finally made an honest man out of him! And just in time to sit down with Mark Sansom of World’s 50 Best Bars to talk the origins of the list, how it’s put together, the big big task of ranking the 50 best of anything in the first place, and what they’ve got cooking in the next few months (and weeks!) Highlights include the first time the ceremony has ever taken place in Asia, an imminent awards show in Mexico, and the challenge of getting hundreds of Nick & Nora glasses into a city that only has a couple dozen. How did they do it?? Tune in to find out!

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Aaron Polsky, founder of the original alcoholic RTD brand Livewire sits down with Greg and Sother to talk entrepreneurship, the weird things you find yourself doing sometimes when you make drinks for a living, and a certain turf war with a little company called Pepsi. Plus Damon is getting married and Greg became the oldest person on TikTok earlier this month. Tune in to find out what he’s up to.

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Rum! We Love Rum! I mean, uh, Dawn Davies of the Whisky Exchange sits down with the band to talk about all manner of things, rum being very much one of them. Guilty pleasures, flavor inflation, working for a department store, and the underrated holiday of Mitchmas all get their time on air so tune in. Plus, Sother’s back! Hear about what he’s been up to and if you guessed the correct number of bars he’s opened in our sweepstakes.

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“Don’t start a mezcal company.” That’s the advice that led Dalton Kreiss, ultimately, to start a mezcal company. Since then Maguey Melate has grown into a monthly subscription box and mezcalero encyclopedia sharing knowledge of agave spirits from all over Mexico all over the world. Listen in as Dalton sits down with Greg and Damon to talk founding a business, living all over the world, and how not to be just another gringo trying to make a buck off agave. Plus, Damon confuses a work sample with a wedding present. Stay tuned.
 

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Bea Bradsell - drinks professional, author, lifelong hospitality enthusiast, and little sister to the espresso martini - sits down with Greg and Damon to talk about getting started behind the bar at an early age, projecting hospitality in all forms (including photo shoots), and what it’s like to find yourself the guardian of a bartending legacy. PLUS: I’m going out for just one drink. We’ve all said it and all of us have been lying. Why do we do this to ourselves and is there some secret appeal to the self deception? Tune in and find out!

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The one and only Chockie Tom - Indigenous activist and bartender extraordinaire - sits down with Greg and Damon to talk about bartending in a post-colonial age. In other words, being respectful of where the ingredients you use come from, how they’re grown, the heritage behind them ,and the reality of what they mean now. Also, Doom metal. Plus, are risk-taking and an affinity for bitter flavors linked? Science certainly seems to think so. Tune in to find out how!

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Live from Durham, NC, Greg and Sother sit down with Sean Umstead and Michelle Vanderwalker of Kingfisher, QueenBurger, and Queeny’s to talk about building a bar, a cocktail program, and a brand outside of a major market city, designing a hand-crafted tile bartop, and of course, the great burger pivot over the early 2020s. Plus, ChatGPT has now passed level three of the master somm exam - what does that mean for everyone who’s been leaning on that resume line? And, The Speakeasy welcomes its youngest ever guest - Michelle’s son, Claude, who’s only two decades and seven months away from the legal drinking age.
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Greg and Sother catch up with Dan Watson and Tommy Shaffner of Never Say Dive in Cleveland to chat about building out that most beloved and elusive of concepts: the upscale dive. Plus, a whiskey fungus that’s enveloping an entire Tennessee town and the art and science of naming cocktails.
 

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Greg and Damon geek out about wine, storytelling, podcasts, and murder with Ashley Smith, host of the new podcast Vinfamous from Wine Enthusiast and Pod People. Her show covers fraud, arson, and even murder connected to the wine industry, and this show is here to talk about all of it! Check out their first episode and subscribe here!

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Tennessee native Alex Jump joins us to discuss fearlessly leaving her position as bar manager at Death & Co Denver to start her own consultancy called Dim Lights Hospitality. She’s also passionate about better representation in our sector surrounding mental and physical health as well as striking the ever elusive Life/Work balance. She’s also slated to be the fist woman to make the Ride to Tales this summer, a motorcycle convoy from Denver to New Orleans. 

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Speakeasy number 500 comes rocking onto the airwaves with Chad Solomon of Slow & Low. Between him and the band we cover the history of rye whiskey, the labor movement, Jersey lightning, a liquor scandal in Oregon, and everything in between. Plus, a special thank you to HRN and our awesome listeners for sticking with us after twelve years. Here’s to 500 more!

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Ninth generation brandy professional and company president/global ambassador/living legend Lisa Laird Dunn joins the band to talk about all things apple brandy. What goes into making it, how it’s waxed and waned in popularity, and what it’s like working with your father and your kids in the same company. Plus, RIP Dry January 2023. You will not be missed.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to be an internet influencer in the spirits field? Tune in as YouTuber Leandro Dimonriva of The Educated Barfly joins Sother one-on-one to talk about his journey from behind the bar to in front of the camera.

Plus, it looks like Fireball is in a whole new kind of hot water, find out why on this episode!

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Documentary filmmaker David Mayne joins us to talk about his new streaming series Happy Hour History where he traces the origins of cocktails and connects them to historical events. His use of costumed recreation skits, historic imagery and footage, as well as Monty Python style animation makes for an informative and entertaining show that you should check out here.

Plus, Sother closed a business, Greg is in Ireland, and Damon got a dog! 

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On another long-awaited installment of The Speakeasy’s multi-platinum year-end wrap-up show Greg, Damon, and Sother look back on what the hell just happened. We’re back to normal, kind of. Travel, conferences, meeting friends in bars. Hugs. We have them all back, it’s just… different. Plus, a rundown of the year’s top trends in drinks and what we can look forward to in 2023.

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USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo 2022 US Bartender of the Year (say that three times fast) Jessi Pollak sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about low and no-ABV drinks, building jargon-free menus, and how great the Twin Cities are (shhh, don’t tell anybody). Plus, a fifteen-month old fruitcake. Find out how this undead dessert went over - and how dense it was - by tuning in now!

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What does it feel like to operate the Best Neighborhood Bar in America according to Liquor.com? We sat down with our friend and Basik owner Jay Zimmerman to find out. Plus, we learn about the challenges of new parenthood and the true meaning of gift giving. And, of course, at this time of year we have to mention side hustles. 

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Live from the Pacific Northwest, Brett Adams and Jacob Grier join Greg and Sother to talk about Mentorship, Aquavit, and Secret Vodka. Oh, and their new book, Raising the Bar, all about how you too can become a home-bartending hero. Plus, Portland Cocktail Week is back, baby! Get Sother’s live report from the field of all the associated shenanigans.

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On a surprisingly serious (and seriously good) episode of The Speakeasy, the band sits down with Chris Elford of Navy Strength and Here Today in Seattle to talk about what it means to really achieve balance - in your life and in your work. How do we make sure we’ve passed the best version of our world on to the people who come after us? Tune in to find out.

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The title works if you sing it to the tune of “Master of Puppets”... or, you could just tune in and listen to the band interview Lauren Paylor O’Brien, all-around badass and competitor on the first season of Netflix’s Drink Masters! She gives the inside scoop on shooting the show, how far bartending competitions have come in the last few years and dishes out a few tips to up your spritz game for another upcoming competition. Plus, restaurants have hiked their prices past what they need to cover for inflation - but they might not be the restaurants you’re thinking about. Tune in to find out more!

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Are you tired of glassware that doesn’t fit your ice cubes? Sick of coupes that dump cocktail all over your bartop? Don’t want your rocks glasses to break in weird ways for seemingly no reason? Do you wish there was a better way??? Well Zane Harris is here this week to talk about his new collaboration with Riedel to craft the perfect cocktail glasses, why they won’t break or spill and why the Nick & Nora might just be the most underrated glass of all. Plus, because we can’t not, Negroni Sbagliatos.

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Ektoras Binikos, co-founder of Sugar Monk, jumps into the studio with Damon and Greg to talk about the joint he runs up in Harlem and a new line of bitter experiments he’s been working on since the pandemic. Inspired by the flavorful food and drinks of his native Greece, there are a few concoctions he’s been cooking up - including one that comes wrapped in gauze… don’t believe us? Tune in! Plus, it’s pumpkin spice everything time and Damon and Greg have some lukewarm takes.

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Renowned cocktail writer Robert Simonson returns to claim his five-timer red velvet, beef jerky-stained jacket and chat about his new book “Modern Classic Cocktails.” What makes something a modern classic? Whose drinks made it into the book? And what does this have to do with hot dogs?? Tune in to find out.

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It’s Bee’s Knees Week and the air is buzzing! Sam Nelis of Barr Hill joins Greg and Sother to talk about how they’re helping the pollinators and making some damn tasty gin in the process.

Wanna get involved? Post a picture of a drink this week on Instagram and tag @barrhillgin with the hashtag #beeskneesweek. The good folks up there in Vermont will plant 10 square feet of pollinator habitat for every photo there is! 

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Tamika Hall, co-author of “Black Mixcellence - A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology” sits down with the band to talk about the long lost legacies of black mixologists old and new… and the complicated legacy of the word “mixology” in the first place. Plus, do you want ten dollars? Sother tells you how with a little help from the King of Beers.

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The band catches up with Samantha Reiner, the General Manager of Porchlight in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. Is it a neo-dive? Is it New York with a southern accent? Or is it just fun? Tune in to find out, and to see just how dirt cheap their happy hour cocktails are. Plus, the industry lost a legend this week; Sother, Damon and Greg pay tribute to the legend that was Brother Cleve. 

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The Speakeasy is back! The band catches up with each other and with Claire Matern, founder and CEO of Joni, a new 0 ABV RTD. The quartet talks about the history of verjus, how to get just the right amount of bubbles into a can, and whether or not the kids are going as crazy as we did. Plus, whipped cream is illegal now! Or is it??? Tune in for some very scholarly, definitely not binding legal advice before your next key lime pie. Wanna be a part of Joni? Check out the kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1403466695/joni-verjus-based-sipping

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Josh Davis of Brown and Balanced shares his thoughts on creating welcoming spaces in the hospitality industry, growing up competitive, and creating opportunities for young, hungry black and brown folks in the hospitality industry. Plus, Josh and Sother both just got back from New Orleans and, of course, have war stories to share.

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Murder, Mayhem and Whiskey! What else do you need? Steph Shen, the Global Brand Ambassador for the Dublin Liberties Distillery sits down with the band to talk about Irish Whiskey’s lawless past, its bright future, and the absolute best spot in all of Europe to get murdered. Plus, Damon bought the farm. Literally. He bought a farm. Don’t worry, he’s fine. 

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Jill Cockson, owner, proprietor and industry veteran joins Greg and Sother to talk about sustainability - what it really means, how to put it into practice and how a lot of us are using that word wrong. The conversation veers into ownership, accountability, respect and yes, healthcare. Plus, the band finally talks about espresso martinis and leaves just as bewildered as when they arrived.

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An overdue episode with noted bartender and newly minted author Toby Maloney. He's here to talk to us about the need for differentiation in the bar world and his new book The Bartender's Manifesto. He also reflects on how he's practically worked at more well-known bars and watering holes than most people visit in their lifetimes. 

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Dr. Nicola Nice is back on the show to talk about what she’s been up to with her gin and her ongoing fight to give women the primacy they deserve in the pantheon of cocktail history. The ongoing battle to right the wrongs of people who wrote it wrong continues this summer at a seminar in New Orleans that Greg and Sother can’t wait for. Plus, tiny bars in the Pacific Northwest - turns out they’re just like tiny bars here.

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Travis Tucker from Ketel One pops in to chat with Greg and Sother about botanical vodka, RTDs, innovating in a very traditional category and how there’s always new stuff to learn. Plus, Nashville hot chicken! Why putting a lot of it in your body at once is a good idea with no negative downstream effects whatsoever.

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Fire up a cigar and mix yourself a Creole Cocktail as Chris Hannah joins us from the crescent city to talk about spending 14 years behind the bar at Arnaud’s, the blender daiquiris at Manolito, the joys of sugar rimmed cocktails, and being top 4 in three different categories for Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail.

Plus, the Speakeasy also made it to the top 4 again for a Spirited Award, will we break our bridesmaid streak? The team is divided.

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Kate Gerwin sits down with the band to talk all about the happy accidents that brought her bar in Albuquerque its name - how she wound up with a distiller’s license, why she’s able to pay her staff a living wage and what all that astroturf is doing on the ceiling. Plus, it’s the west coast show! The band is scattered up and down the left coast this week, and for once, none of them are out there opening a bar - just drinking at them.

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The Speakeasy gets fancy this week when Austin Hennelly from LA’s Michelin Starred restaurant Kato joins the band to talk about all the things you need to think of when it comes to fine drinking including custom glass straws, custom glass straw holders, a timer for a sloe gin fizz and the rigor that goes into an NA program that doesn’t suck. Plus, Sother’s in a good mood! Find out why!

Finally, the fundraiser to help Hiller & Moon, a beloved Brooklyn cheesemonger after their devastating fire is still going strong. If you’ve got the means and are so inclined, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/9681a46c

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Bartender, distiller, rum enthusiast, NYC native and man about town Jelani Jah Johnson joins the band to talk about his illustrious career, share some stories, and recount the chance encounters that turned out to be pivotal moments on his journey to the first (legal) distillery in Manhattan since prohibition. And why barbacking rocks and everyone who thinks they’re too good for it is wrong. Plus the weekly recap of the bars Sother’s opened and the weddings Greg’s attended, twenty-seventh edition.

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Cole Newton, owner of Twelve Mile Limit and the Domino in New Orleans joins the band to talk about his new bar, his new book and his new job as the President of the USBG. A lot of great talk about the future of our industry in this one. Plus, Sother and Damon have been galavanting around the western US and Greg has… not.

As mentioned on the show, Greg’s friend and second generation cheesemonger Claire Matern just had her family cheese shop destroyed in a fire. You can donate to help the great folks behind Hiller & Moon here: https://gofund.me/9681a46c

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Harrison Snow and Brother Cleve sit down with the band to talk about their new venue, Lullaby; what it’s like to get a concept up and running during the pandemic; what they missed the most while everything was shut down and how to get things up and running again. Plus, Zoom cocktail classes - love em or hate em they’re here to stay. And a martini that tastes like a Piña Colada? Not as crazy as it sounds.

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Derby season is upon us, and this week Elizabeth McCall and Chris Morris join the band to chat about all things bourbon, horses and what they have in common (hint: it just might be limestone). Plus, the real reason everyone loves the Kentucky Derby: hats.

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It takes a solid guest to make some solid wiggles and that’s exactly who the band sits down to talk with today. Jack Schramm, head bartender at Pernod Ricard, owner of Better Drinks at Home Inc. and founder of Solid Wiggles sits down to talk about jello cakes, weird bartending techniques and how to think about eating booze. Plus, the flavor we all never knew we wanted until we got it: Smokonut.

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Alejandro Russo from Candela Mamajuana joins the band to talk about a Caribbean drink that may or may not have… interesting health benefits. Hear how he got started, what all goes into it, and what it’s like to go into business with your mom. Beware of falling coconuts.

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Philip Duff (with one L) joins the band from Old Duff Genever to talk Dutch spirits, the next class of bartending conferences, Rip Van Winkle, porn star martinis, Teslas and honestly just about everything, including what you shouldn’t say on a podcast. Hilarity ensues. The Speakeasy is not brought to you by State Farm.

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Chrissy Wittman from The Prisoner joins Damon and Greg from wine country to talk about winemaking, labelmaking and how to make tasting and tasting rooms more accessible to the people. Plus, we’re none of us 22 anymore, unfortunately.

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Jen Morales and Jason Stitt dial in from Cincinnati, Ohio to talk Mixicles, the world’s first frozen home mixology kit (that we know of anyway): how they made it, what they’re working on now, some R&D tricks of the trade and the wide array of things you can put these frozen little beauties into. Plus, we get to the bottom of the secret ingredient in Erin Rose’s famous New Orleans iced coffee.

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David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum recently released their weighty tome, The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails, and we had the opportunity to dive into some deep rabbit holes with them. Plus, we discuss the dangers of wooden stills, the difficulty of managing dozens of spirits industry professionals' submissions for the book, and the unknown parts of American whiskey history.

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Whiskey enthusiast and wrestling producer (not necessarily in that order) Lolo McGrath joins the band to school everyone on the weird parallels between spirits and wrasslin’, working at a tasting room at the end of an alley and how not to be an asshole when you’re tasting. Plus, turning your job into a sleazy 1970s love motel and the bizarre story of how they met Greg back in the cretaceous period. Tune in!

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On a special double album of The Speakeasy the band teams up with Lou and Chava from our sister podcast Agave Road Trip for a very special addition of “Stump The Bartender!” What’s in that repurposed juice bottle Lou mailed us? What’s it made with? And what will it do to everyone’s stomachs? Tune in to find out and stay tuned for Disc 2 coming soon from Agave Road Trip!

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As Dry January draws to a close - and Greg’s Dry February heats up - the band welcomes Derek Brown, author of “Mindful Mixology” and Director of Brand Education at Spiritless to talk low and no ABV drinks. The conversation covers mindfulness, mental health and tracking industry trends, and ends in some surprising places you might not see coming.

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New Year, Same Smartasses. Greg, Sother and Damon are back to talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t since we’ve rolled over into 2022, plus our guest Kraig Rovensky talks to us all about his non-alcoholic amaro! Now who do we know who might enjoy that…

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On their internationally acclaimed annual wrap up show Damon, Sother and Greg talk about what the hell just happened and where we go from here. Vaccines, variants, parcades and passing conversations, what did we love, what did we hate and what stayed more or less the same in 2021. Plus, our in-house tastemakers officially declare lowbrow highballs THE drink trend of the year. You can read all about where this freakish train got rolling here.

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