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Episode 153 – Spearhead Whisky – Calum Leslie

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 came to Loch Lomond distillery in 2019 as head of innovation. His desire was to introduce new consumers in the brand. This whisky is definitely spearheading a movement. They are doing things differently. Creating new fans one at a time. Pick up your own bottle or order it at the bar. Either neat or as a cocktail. This may become your new favorite and everyday drinker.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Bar Convent Brooklyn⁠

⁠Dragons’ Den⁠

⁠Tobermory Distillery⁠

Episode 152 – Cocktails and Spirits Podcast/Valor Spirits with Alfonso and Erik

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 sampled the magic elixirs that Alfonso created. Tequila became a major focus of the next rabbit hole that they went down. Their podcast was created to speak with those that share their passion. We enjoy, taste and share Valor Spirits while meandering through our lively discussion.

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Highlights From Our Discussion:

⁠Drinks With Fonz⁠

⁠Agave Thread’s Co.⁠

⁠Mama’s Comfort Food & Cocktails⁠

⁠The Agave Social Club Podcast⁠

⁠Tales of the Cocktail⁠

Episode 151 – Ghost Ice System – Tony Gonzales

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 to add something that would help his cocktail stand out. It was then that Ghost Ice was conceived. This episode takes us into Tony’s creative mind. He rarely stops thinking and looking for ways to perfect items at the bar or cocktails. Here we learn more about Ghost Ice… Simple… Clear… Endless

⁠info@ghosticesystem.com⁠ – 213-255-5473 –⁠ Facebook⁠ – www.GhostIceSystem.com

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠William Grant⁠

⁠Hendrix Gin⁠

⁠Coleman Coolers⁠

⁠Biltmore Los Angeles⁠

⁠BarSmarts⁠

⁠Tales of the Cocktail⁠

⁠Svalbard⁠

⁠The Ice Designer

Episode 150 – Matt Pietrek – The Rum and Cocktail Wonk

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 the tiki cocktails appealing to him. Beach Bum Berry’s, Sippin’ Safari Book helped all of this to click into place for him. This episode highlights history, rum, tiki and an overall passion for being a Wonk.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Jeff “Beachbum” Berry⁠

⁠David Wondrich⁠

⁠Martin Cave – Smugglers Cove⁠

⁠Privateer Rum Distillery⁠

⁠Modern Caribbean Rum⁠

⁠Wonk Press

iichiko Shochu Special Announcement – Ken Oka

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 to produce the amazing flavor. When you see it available add this one to your collection.

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⁠Tales of The Cocktail⁠

⁠iichiko Podcast Interview

Bar Convent Brooklyn 2023 – Jackie Williams

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 46 states. 475,000 spirit samples were enjoyed. Sip and savor this recap of the 2 day extravaganza and look to reserve your spot for 2024’s BCB being held on June 11th and 12th.

www.BarConventBrooklyn.com

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Cardenxe⁠

⁠Shanky’s Whip⁠

⁠Park Street University⁠

⁠Barrows Intense Ginger⁠

⁠Brooklyn Kura⁠

⁠Standard Wormwood⁠

⁠Fort Hamilton Distillery⁠

⁠Industry City⁠

Episode 149 – Shanky’s Whip – Dylan Beyer

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 Spirits and Irish beers. This 66 proof spirit is very approachable and delicious. Don’t just take our word for it! Pick up your own bottle and try is for yourself.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Bar Convent Brooklyn⁠

⁠Guinness⁠

⁠Hotel Starlino⁠

⁠Butterfly Cannon Tequila⁠

⁠Kraken Rum

Episode 148 – Liberty Pole Spirits Grand Opening

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 state of the art distillery. The crowned jewel is the largest rickhouse in all of Pennsylvania. This expansive structure provides so much room now to fill and age barrels.

The tasting room and bottle shop are full of history which is befitting to the distilled spirits that are being produced. It’s a comfortable space to sit, relax, sip and enjoy the sights, sounds and the conversations all around. The cocktails are amazing. A perfect balanced and well rounded compliment to the base whiskey being used. We got see the production space from the seating area overlooking the distillery itself.

⁠Episode 31⁠ featured Jim and there you can learn about the history and the humble beginnings of Liberty Pole. This episode provides a glimpse into the excitement of opening day, the experiences leading up to it and some never told stories about the beginning of the distillery.

This is certainly a destination that must be on your bucket list.

⁠800 Adios Drive⁠, ⁠Washington, PA⁠ –⁠724-503-4014⁠ –⁠ www.LibertyPoleSpirits.com⁠ – ⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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⁠Pittsburgh Whiskey Friends

Episode 147 – Cardenxe Sotol – Luigi Ambrosi

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 the drink. Sotol is a Northern Mexican traditional ancient spirit. It is produced from the Sotol plant, which is not an agave. This episode provides the opportunity to learn about this delicious spirit and Cardenxe.

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⁠Bar Convent Brooklyn⁠

Episode 146 – Barrow’s Intense Ginger – Josh Morton

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 when he returned to the United States. A chef friend gave him some tips and tricks on how to make the lemon cello the correct way. With each experimental batch he refined the recipe. Once ginger was added it became clear that he was on to something special. Each time he made it he added more ginger and less lemon. What exists today is a delicious liqueur that is versatile and simply amazing. Don’t take our word for it… pick up a bottle today and experience Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur for yourself.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Industry City⁠

⁠Bar Convent Brooklyn⁠

⁠Brooklyn, NY⁠

⁠Japan Village⁠

⁠Sahadi’s Market⁠