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I Think You Can Say His Family Invented Provence Rosé. Meet François Ott.

Wine Talks with Paul K. - June 20, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
  In an engaging moment on the "Wine Talks" podcast, host Paul K shares a fascinating anecdote from his early days as a wine taster. Reflecting on his extensive experience in the industry, Paul recounts how he began tasting wines in 1988. He notes the significant evolution of rosé wine over th...

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It's Pride Month. Where Did All the Drinks Brands Go?

VinePair Podcast - June 20, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 247 ratings
Adam, Joanna, and Zach bemoan the fact that last year's right wing boycott of Bud Light has scared drinks brands off from outwardly supporting the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Is it enough that some of them are supporting causes but not being particularly public, or is this even a somewh...

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467 - From Gift Shop to GameDay: The Disrupted Journey of RD1 Bourbon with Barry Brinegar

Bourbon Pursuit - June 20, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 834 ratings
I remember the first time I saw a bottle of WM Tarr. I didn't know much about it except that is was from a company in Lexington and there was well-known football coach supporting the brand. Fast forward a few months and that bottle disappeared from the shelves and was replaced with a new brand ca...

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104. Daniel Johnnes: America's Pioneering Sommelier

On The Pass - June 19, 2024 13:41 - 1 hour
Daniel Johnnes, truly needs no introduction. He is a luminary in the wine industry, renowned for his leadership and community-building efforts. As one of America’s pioneering sommeliers—one of our forefathers in the field, if you will—Daniel has dedicated decades to mentoring and educating the n...

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Boot Strap Might Be A word, But I Think Tenancity Is Better To Describe Charles Smith.

Wine Talks with Paul K. - June 18, 2024 21:19 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
Each of us has had one of his wines...somewhere, somehow.  Charles Smith is an acclaimed winemaker renowned for his authentic and refreshing approach to the craft. Starting with humble beginnings, Charles personally transported his wine, driving an overburdened van filled with 84 cases to his ...

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The Midnight Revival

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations - June 18, 2024 13:12 - 40 minutes
The Nashville-based alternative country band The Midnight Revival recently released their debut self-titled album. The band is led by duo guitarist Chris Bragg and vocalist Adam Sizemore and we chat with them about the album, how the group came to be, why the name, how they got into mus...

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Inside Mayenda's Unique Approach to Tequila

VinePair Podcast - June 18, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 247 ratings
Zach speaks with Jesus Susunaga, Maestro Tequilero for Mayenda Tequila, about his novel approach to tequila production, the distinct qualities of this ultra-premium blanco, his background in distilling, and the release of Mayenda's Reposado Tequila. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and rev...

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Whiskey Quickie: Puncher's Chance The Unified Belt Whiskey Review

Bourbon Pursuit - June 18, 2024 09:30 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 834 ratings
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Puncher's Chance The Unified Belt. This non-age stated whiskey is 96 proof and $150 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not comp...

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Better on Draft Flights - Guest Flights

Better on Draft | Craft Beer Podcast - June 18, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings
Better on Draft Flights takes some related clips from various shows and offers them up on a flight board for you to sample. This one is also about flights... but from guests! We have clips about flights from episodes 325 with Alex Puchner from BJ's Brewery; 339 - Trader's Brewing with Bart Hensl...

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Chris Martin, president of Finney Hospitality Group | S6E12

The No Dishes Podcast - June 18, 2024 08:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this presidential episode we have Chris Martin, President of Finney Hospitality Group, which includes The Tap, Social Cantina, Yogis, SmokeWorks, and Kind Car Wash in Columbus. Join us and we discuss their expansion over the years into Lafayette, Mishawaka, Carmel, Downtown Indy, and soon in ...

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103. High Tea: Mike Jordan

On The Pass - June 17, 2024 17:05 - 29 minutes
On this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Mike Jordan, Atlanta-based journalist and Senior Editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.   As Senior Editor, Mike leads the media brand “UATL,” which focuses on Black culture. Just last week, Mike won the James Beard ...

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Why Do Drink Brands Get Bought?

VinePair Podcast - June 17, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 247 ratings
Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the metrics, sales data, and portfolio shape that tends to get smaller drinks brands purchased by some of the biggest beverage companies, and why $20 million in revenue is a magic number. Plus, speculation on a few brands that just might be the next ones to sell. P...

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Episode 72: 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company with Bryan Dewar

All Things Whiskey Podcast - June 14, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On this Episode Host Mike Outcalt sits down with Bryan Dewar - the Director of Distribution and Military Sales from 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company out of Vail Colorado.   Learn all about 10th Mountain and how the brand pays homage to the 10th...

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TWiB: Jim Beam Has New Visitor Experiences, Widow Jane Releases Baby Jane, Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bottled in Bond

Bourbon Pursuit - June 14, 2024 09:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 834 ratings
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 13th 2024. James B. Beam Distilling Co. announces several new visitor experiences, Widow Jane releases Baby Jane, and Angel's Envy releases a Cask Strength Bottled in Bond non finished bourbon.Show Notes: Nancy Fraley talks cigar blend fact checks Whiskey & Wea...

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World Beer Cup 2024

Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast - June 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 74 ratings
The World Beer Cup calls itself the “Olympics of Beer”. As the name implies, the World Beer Cup is open to breweries all over the world. This week on Barrel to Bottle, Roger tracked down  WBC 2024 winners that we carry from local and global breweries.  Horse Thief Hollow Little Wing Noon Whis...

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With His Insight And Enthusiasm, South African Wines Are On An Upward Trajectory. Meet Henrich Venter.

Wine Talks with Paul K. - June 14, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
The wine trade is about passion. From vineyard management to marketing, without the passion, one could never overcome the headwinds. Multiply the headwinds by 10 when trying to open new markets for smaller wineries and lessor known districts. Heinrich Venter tells us all about those headwinds......

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Crafting Quality Ready-to-Enjoy Cocktails With Delola

Cocktails Distilled - June 13, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Ever wondered what happens when a pop icon teams up with a master mixologist?  Jennifer Lopez and Lynnette Marrero bring their unique talents together to create Delola, a line of Ready to Enjoy (RTE) cocktails that blend artistry and accessibility.  While the brand already boasts expressions l...

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Do Trade Shows Move Product?

VinePair Podcast - June 13, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 247 ratings
Fresh off Bar Convent Brooklyn, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss the merits and downsides of such trade shows: they undoubtedly provide a great time for members of the bartending community, but do they actually move products for the brands involved, or provide a platform to newer and smaller produ...

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Mermaid Gin

Sips & Spirits - June 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Our next spirit feature hails from the Isle of Wright; inspired by the rock samphire that grows on the sea cliffs. Grab a glass and come enjoy Mermaid Gin paired with it's signature cocktail, Mermaid's Kiss. Show Notes: https://sipsnspirits.com/episode057/

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466 - What's The Impact Of Stave Seasoning and Char? with Andrew Wiehebrink of Independent Stave Company

Bourbon Pursuit - June 13, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 834 ratings
The barrel is where the magic happens and it takes years for your whiskey to achieve it's optimal flavor. Most of us are familiar with the standard american white oak barrel with a char 4. Yet, there are hundreds, if not, thousands of combinations that go into creating a barrel from the wood spec...

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Sprite 2-Liter (and more) with Molly Ruffner

Poppin' Bottles - June 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Minnesota's own Molly Ruffner  (Kohl's Cash, Burlesque is More) takes a break from puppet shows to talk Sprite! She shares how to keep a sweet addiction at bay and why no sugar is BS. We hear about her catching baseball fever at a young age and what beverage is best after any sports game. We the...

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Judd Warrick

Hops & Spirits Bar Conversations - June 12, 2024 13:56 - 40 minutes
Americana artist Judd Warrick recently releaseed his debut album Brokenland — a project filled with stories of trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have molded the singer-songwriter like clay. We chat with Judd on the album, growing up in a musical family, playing the drums first, li...

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Jamie Ritchie Has Storied History In Wine And Spirits. Now Is COO Of BlockBar. Crazy Stuff.

Wine Talks with Paul K. - June 11, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
During the episode, Jamie shares a riveting story from his auction days at Sotheby’s. One of the most memorable moments was auctioning the Romney Condy 1945, which fetched an astounding $558,000. This bottle's value was bolstered not just by its rarity and exquisite quality, but also by its uniq...

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Whiskey Quickie: Hayner Path of Totality Bourbon Review

Bourbon Pursuit - June 11, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 834 ratings
On this Whiskey Quickie by Bourbon Pursuit, we review Hayner Path of Totality Bourbon. This 10 year old bourbon is 100 proof and $90 MSRP. Let us know what you think. Cheers!DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensat...

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Jeff Mease, founder of Pizza X & One World Enterprises | S6E11

The No Dishes Podcast - June 11, 2024 08:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Jeff Mease joined us as the first ever guest on the No Dishes Podcast on September 1st 2020. Almost four years later, gone are the masks and social distancing, Bloomington Brewing Company and Lennies have been sold to new owners, and Jeff continues to plow ahead with One World Enterprises, consi...

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102. High Tea: Xanthe Clay

On The Pass - June 10, 2024 20:01 - 21 minutes
On this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Xanthe Clay, UK-based chef and food writer with 25 years of experience as a Telegraph columnist.   For the past 11 years Xanthe’s been The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy Chair for UK and Ireland. At the Telegraph she...

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Has Craft Beer Gotten Boring?

VinePair Podcast - June 10, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 247 ratings
Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate whether craft beer has gotten boring: has a proliferation of breweries around the country created too much homogeneity, and is the old allure of the taproom no longer enough to bring drinkers in droves? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on A...

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Lessons From The Maighstir With Kentucky Owl

Cocktails Distilled - June 07, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
There is nothing more romantic than the story of a revived brand, and none seems to have done it as well as Kentucky Owl. Founded in 1879, the brand created Whiskey until Prohibition shut it down.  A hundred years later, the great-great-grandson of the founder revived the family business with a...

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TWiB: New Bourbon Auction Record Has Been Set, Chicken Cock's New Home Called Circa 1856, Green River Launches Full Proof

Bourbon Pursuit - June 07, 2024 09:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 834 ratings
It's This Week in Bourbon for June 7th 2024. A new record for the highest price bourbon bottle ever sold at auction, Chicken Cock Whiskey has announced the grand opening of its brand home, Circa 1856, and Green River Launches Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.Show Notes: Breaking Bourb...

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Porch Pounders, Gazebo Guzzlers & Barbecue Bangers

Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast - June 07, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 74 ratings
Porch Pounders, Gazebo Guzzlers, Barbecue Bangers…call them whatever you want, but make sure your patio is stocked for the summer months. Chris has assembled 18 wines that are perfect for relaxing in your Adirondack chair or pairing with your favorite summer meal. Biohof Pratsch Grüner Veltline...