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Episode 155 -Tales Of The Cocktail 2023 – Eileen Wayner

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 at the Ritz Carlton. There are activations and parties that are scattered throughout the city as well. This year they offered 65 seminars providing education on a wide variety of topics. Attendees had their share of tastings and celebrations to enjoy and there was no shortage of libations to imbibe on. The featured bartenders showed off their amazing skills and creativity showcasing spirits, flavorings and a feast for the senses. The experiences are endless during this 5 day extravaganza. We hear from Eileen about the highlights of 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024.

www.TalesOfTheCocktail.org – ⁠Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠The Ritz Carlton⁠

⁠New Orleans, LA⁠

⁠Singapore Tourism Board⁠

⁠Cocktail Apprentice Program⁠

⁠Johnson & Wales University⁠

⁠YouTube Channel for TOTC⁠

⁠Spirited Awards⁠

⁠Tiffanie Barriere

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

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 127 – Lyon Rum – Jamie Windon

This episode features Jaime Windon of Lyon Rum.

Jaime has a penchant for saying yes to crazy ideas. On a whim she drove down to Kentucky and bought a 26 galloon still to make rum. Lyon Rum was embraced by the small town of St. Michaels, MD as the distillery began to take shape and grow. It’s Jaime’s love of making things for people and serving them that has helped to make this rum distillery a major success. They’re putting a unique fingerprint on the rum industry by making genuinely flavorful and complex spirits.

605 S Talbot St UNIT 6, St Michaels, MD 21663 – (443) 333-9181– www.LyonRum.com – Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Tiffani Barriere

Amaro Santoni

Rise Up Coffee Roasters

Episode 117 – Canary Cocktails And Spirits – Philip Search and Don Benedetto

This episode features Philip Search and Don Benedetto of Canary Cocktails and Spirits.

Philip has been in the beverage industry for a long time. He’s been involved with the coffee industry, managing bars and restaurants and helping to set up bar programs. When Covid hit and impacted the bars in the area he was more then ready to roll up his sleeves and dive right in to help. Don’s background as an attorney has helped to navigate the in’s and out’s of getting the business up and running. Not to mention his skill at putting labels onto cans. Canary Cocktails is producing first rate amazing ready to drink cocktails. Their experience has helped to create a true high end cocktail in a can. They source the finest spirits and ingredients. You’ll be hooked on the first sip. From there you’ll be a raving fan of the brand and their craft cocktails.

214 N Aberdeen Ave, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 – (610) 392-3203 – www.CanarySpirits.com – Instagram

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Highlights from our discussion:

Widow Jane

Spring House Spirits

Method Spirits

Eda Rhyne Distilling Company

Amtrak

Episode 116 – Spring House Spirits – Chris Demars – Randy and Jenn Litwin

This episode features Chris Demars, Randy Litwin and Jenn Litwin of Spring House Spirits.

Sixty years ago Chris’s grandmother taught him how to distill spirits, make wine and brew beer. Chris worked as a nuclear engineer which is kind of like being a distiller. He longed to come back to the family farm and get back to his distilling roots. He pays homage to his grandmothers background by bringing several grains together in the mash bill. This bespoke farm distillery is creating amazing spirits that are full of character and flavor. Each bottle highlights the quality of the process, the local grains, and the connection to the history of the surrounding Chester County community.

25 Martin Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 – (610)593-7348 – www.SpringHouseSpirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

St. Malachi Church

M & D Staves

Zook Molasses Company

Grey Goose Vodka

Deer Creek Malthouse

Episode 109 – Proof and Wood Ventures – Dave Schmier

This episode features Dave Schmier of Proof and Wood Ventures.

Dave co-founded Redemption Rye in 2010. In 2015 he sold the company and within a short time he started Proof and Wood. Presently he doesn’t distill, however, he does source some incredible whiskey and barrel aged spirits. A huge part of what they do is blending of whiskey. The have recently added rum to the mix. Dave’s been developing boutique craft brands for over 20 years. The Proof and Wood library includes international whisky too. Dave’s experience in the beverage industry and working in bars shines through on the expressions that he has created.

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Highlights from our discussion:

Redemption Rye Whiskey

Leopold Bros Distillery

Dad’s Hat Rye

American Craft Spirits Association

Indie Spirits Expo

Episode 107 – Michael Juergens – Bhutan Wine Company

In this episode we speak with Michael Juergens of Bhutan Wine Company.

Michael grew up in Southern California. He was a punk rock skateboard kid. His origins were not in wine. His dad came home from a business trip to Italy with a bottle of wine. He suggested that they drink the wine and smoke cigars. At his mothers insistence, off to the garage they went. The first sip flipped a switch. This led him to being interested and curious about wine. That was 30 years ago. Our discussion of wine and Michael’s experiences was fascinating and entertaining. You will learn about the “worlds leading wine influencer”. Discover how The Bhutan Wind Company, SoCal Rum Company and Drinking & Knowing Things, got their start. Plus, so much more.

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Highlights From our Discussion:

Silver Oak

Somm

Drinking & Knowing Things

JCB Wines

SoCal Rum Company

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Sip Awards

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Master Sommelier

Master of Wine

A crew of workers learns how to plant vines at the Paro Vineyard at 7,500 feet, near the international airport, at the beginning of April, 2019.

Episode 100 – Holy Ghost Distillery – John and Janice Sepcoski

This episode features John Sepcoski and Janice Sepcoski of Holy Ghost Distillery.

Janice and John enjoyed visiting distilleries, breweries and wineries. After visiting a distillery 7 years ago John said, “I can do better then this”. This led them to looking for land and a building to host their vision. What they’ve set out to create is a total experience. Not just buy a bottle or purchase a cocktail, but the experience to make new friends over a cocktail. They have left their full time careers to live out a dream. As Janice puts it, “Now I do Bourbon”. We had a wonderful time experiencing their chocolate and bourbon pairing. The final part of our podcast journey was the absinthe extravaganza. It was all a fitting tribute to celebrate our 100th episode.

990 State Route 940, White Haven, PA 18661 – (570) 990-2673 – wwwholyghostdistillery.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Stave and Thief Society

Episode 79 – Triple Sun Spirits – Kris Kwant

This episode features Kris Kwant and Sara Stier of Triple Sun Spirits Co.

20 years ago Kris was watching the TV program “How it’s made”, with his father. The episode featured Sam Adams Brewing. From watching the program, the home brewing bug took hold of him. He and his dad purchased a kit and it actually turned out pretty good. The next adventure was to make a Barley Wine. The intention for this would be to share with his son when he turned 21. Kris explains that “making good whiskey starts with making good beer”. In 2016 Kris embraced the craft spirits movement. Triple Sun is a cocktail bar that moonlights as a distillery. They are very hospitality focused. Enjoy this lively episode where we discuss history, beer and all things Triple Sun.

Brewscuits is the sponsor of the podcast. Be sure to check them out at www.brewscuits.com. Type in Fermented Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your first order.

518 Bank St, Emmaus, PA 18049 – (610) 904-8082 – www.triplesunspirits.com – Facebook

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Highlights from our discussion:

Bicardi

Jack Daniels

Fetish Brewing Company

Kelvin Cooperage

Whiskey Advocate