This episode features Absinthia Vermut of Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits. Absinthia wanted to create two traditional absinthes, the Verte and the Blanche. Her desire was to develop the respect of the absinthe community and then go off and have some fun. We welcome back Absinthia to discuss her latest expression the Bleue. This butterfly pea flower absinthe is tremendous… Keep Reading
Johathan’s father was a banker when he was laid off 11 years ago. He decided that he no longer wanted to work for anyone else. Infusing cigars began as a hobby which has blossomed into his profession. It took a lot of trial and error for selecting the wrapper and perfecting the different infusions. You… Keep Reading
This episode features Patrick Miller of Faccia Brutto. Patrick has been a cook for most of his life. He moved up through the ranks and eventually opened his own restaurant. It was his stint in the kitchens where he was introduced to amaro. Over time his love for amaro and Italian spirits grew. in 2016 he set his… Keep Reading
This episode feature Aidan Mehigan of Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan was living in London and he realized that the didn’t have a favorite Irish Whiskey. At the time he was working in finance and he had the desire to build something. In 2015 he registered the name Natterjack and received a cease and desist order from Jack Daniel’s.… Keep Reading
This episode features Ben Brown of Porchlight. Ben, like so many other hopefuls in the hospitality industry started in an entry level position. Immediately Ben showed promise and the company recognized his ability to make connections with people. In 2015 Porchlight opened and Ben arrived as a bar back and server. He quickly rose through… Keep Reading
This episode features Amy Holmwood of Holistic Spirits Company. Amy was seeking a spirit that was “less unhealthy” for herself and her family. An entrepreneur from early childhood, she started to get to work on creating the perfect product that solved a problem. Being that her and her husband are into health and wellness, as well as natural… Keep Reading
This episode features Daniel Hare of CR Citrus. In 2017 “Smokin Connie” got a Traeger grill. When visiting his father’s home he came across a Meyer lemon tree in the backyard. The idea came to him to slice and smoke the lemons. Through a lot of trial and error he dialed in a perfect recipe. Initially… Keep Reading
This episode features Pip Hanson of Keeper’s Heart Whiskey. Keeper’s Heart was created at an O’Shaughnessy, Irish American family reunion in Minneapolis five years ago. The O’Shaughnessy’s came to America during the potato famine. The reunion brought the family together to reminisce and converse over whiskey. The idea to start a distillery sprang to life. This family endeavor… Keep Reading
This episode feature Eileen Wayner of Tales of the Cocktail. In 2001 Tales of the Cocktail began as a walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The desire was to have conversations, explore spirits and to learn. Twenty one years later TOTC is the leading drinks based cocktail/festival. This week long conference takes place… Keep Reading
This episode features Stacy Jurich of Boochy Mama’s Kombucha. Stacy first learned how to make kombucha while living in Hawaii. She was house sitting for someone and they asked her to take care of their kombucha while they were away. She was hooked on the magic al tonic and she began brewing at home. Stacy continued to hone… Keep Reading
