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
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
