This episode features Calum Leslie of Spearhead Whisky. Spearhead Whisky is a 100% single grain malted barley which is distilled in a coffey style still. Finished in ex-bourbon barrels and then the liquid spends time in infrared toasted virgin American oak barrels. This creates a spirit that is sweet, light and super approachable for a Scotch whisky. Calum… Keep Reading
This Episode features Alfonso Esquivias Gonzalez and Erik Silva of Cocktails & Spirits Podcast. We spoke with Alfonso and Erik to discuss a plethora of subjects. Alfonso is a bartender who is dedicated to his trade. In 2021 he began a journey to discover more about cocktails. He experimented with different recipes. That’s where Erik comes in. He and friends… Keep Reading
This Episode features Tony Gonzales of Ghost Ice System. Ghost ice System is a way to make crystal clear ice cubes from tap water. This is perfect for bars, restaurants and home use. This is craft ice at its finest. This all came to Tony in 2013. He was set to do a cocktail competition and he wanted… Keep Reading
This episode features Matt Pietrek The Cocktail Wonk. It all started about 15 years ago with the love of tiki cocktails. The more that Matt learned the more excited he got. He took his writing experience and turned it into the Cocktail Wonk Blog. For Matt it’s the flavor, the run and the exotic fruits that make… Keep Reading
This episode features Ken Oka of iichiko Shochu. We met up with Ken Oka at Tales of The Cocktail to discuss what’s been happening with iichiko since we spoke last. They have a new release. iichiko Special, which comes out this Autumn. It is aged in American white oak and sherry casks. They’re even using a special yeast… Keep Reading
Bar Convent Brooklyn was back in Industry City for 2023. This years event was expanded to occupy more space. The booths and activations were bigger and even better. BCB is a party where business gets done. 4,500 industry professionals attended over 2 days. There were 198 brands represented and visitors came from 51 countries and… Keep Reading
This episode features Dylan Beyer of Shank’s Whip. Shank’s Whip originated 2 years ago. This black Irish whiskey or black Irish liqueur blend highlights the best part of beer and spirits from Ireland. It is black like stout, smooth like cream and it is Trish like whiskey. This boasts all of the things that people desire in Irish… Keep Reading
This special episode features Jim, Ellen, Rob and Kevin Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits. On July 15th Liberty Pole Spirits entered a new chapter in the history of their whiskey distillery. Friends, family and new fans joined the celebration and filled their new campus to capacity. It was an amazing experience to be part of the festivities and tour this… Keep Reading
This episode features Luigi Ambrosi of Cardenxe. The journey bagan around a passion for music. Luigi went on an adventure to discover a near extent music genre in Mexico. He and his co-founder found themselves immersed in an area where Sotol grows and is distilled. They fell in love with the moment, the spirit of the music and… Keep Reading
This episode features Josh Morton of Barrow’s Intense Ginger. Josh started making the ginger liqueur in his kitchen for his friends ten years before it became a product that he sold. As he calls it, “A Happy Accident”. His inspiration was lemon cello that he enjoyed during his visit to Italy. Josh was disappointed by what he drank… Keep Reading
