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Episode 156 – Keeper’s Heart Whiskey – Pip Hanson

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 would pay homage to the ideals and traditions of their immigrant roots. Today a 30,000 square foot distillery, restaurant and bar has come to fruition. Brian Nation was brought onboard to be the head distiller and blender. Steps were taken to source the finest whisky from their favorite distilleries in Ireland and the United States. The plan is to continue to source their flagships and today they are laying down their own juice which is distilled in copper pot stills. Look for those iterations to please consumers in about two years. Pip is responsible for the bar, cocktail program and training. What you’ll find when you visit are three different bars and full kitchen for your enjoyment of this incredible whiskey brand. 

600 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 – www.KeepersHeartWhiskey.com – ⁠Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Brian Nation⁠

⁠Tales of the Cocktail⁠

⁠Irish Distillers⁠

⁠David Perkins⁠

⁠Marvel Bar⁠

⁠Artesian⁠

⁠O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

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 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

[email protected] – 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. 

www.WonkPress.com – ⁠Instagram

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Jeff “Beachbum” Berry⁠

⁠David Wondrich⁠

⁠Martin Cave – Smugglers Cove⁠

⁠3 Dots and a Dash⁠

⁠The Inferno Room⁠

⁠Wonk⁠

⁠Minimalist Tiki⁠

⁠Rumba⁠

⁠Jason Alexander⁠

⁠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. 

www.iichiko.com – ⁠Facebook

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Highlights From our Discussion:

⁠Tales of The Cocktail⁠

⁠iichiko Podcast Interview 

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