Latest Cognac Podcast Episodes
Episode #99 Bongani cigar paired with Tyrconnell and Tyrconnell Madeira finish
Cigars and Spirits - March 18, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 70: Distilling Rye Whiskey, with Nicole Austin, Todd Leopold, and Greg Metze
Radio Imbibe - March 14, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutesOver the past 20 years, rye whiskey has moved from being an also-ran to taking the spotlight, with bartenders and distillers nationwide rediscovering its promise. Our March/April 2023 issue dives deep into today’s world of rye, and for this episode, we talk with three distillers about their enth...
Episode # 98 part 2 Padron 1926 with 4 expressions of Knob Creek Single Barrel 120
Cigars and Spirits - March 13, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode # 98 part 1 Padron 1926 with 4 expressions of Knob Creek Single Barrel 120
Cigars and Spirits - March 05, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Original Bourbon Club Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Episode 69: BarSmarts, with Kevin Denton Rex
Radio Imbibe - February 28, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutesThousands of hospitality professionals have honed their bartending skills over the past 15 years via the BarSmarts bartender education program. For this episode, we talk with Kevin Denton Rex, the director of mixology and education for Pernod Ricard, about the newly revamped BarSmarts program, h...
Episode #97 Quai D’Orsay 54 paired with Ferrand Single Cask Cognac
Cigars and Spirits - February 26, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Original Bourbon Club Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Episode #96 Tabernacle lancero paired with Glenallachie Sherry and Madeira finished Scotch
Cigars and Spirits - February 19, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 68: Julio Gutierrez, Chuntikis
Radio Imbibe - February 14, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutesWe wrap up our Imbibe 75 coverage for 2023 by checking in with Julio “Jules” Gutierrez, the founder of the bar pop-up series Chuntikis. Designed to help tell the stories of Latinos and immigrants through the medium of tropical drinks, Chuntikis has appeared at a number of bars near Gutierrez’ ho...
Episode #95 Austria! Beer, Scotch and Airplanes!
Cigars and Spirits - February 12, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode #94 Germany!
Cigars and Spirits - February 05, 2023 20:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 67: Christine Wiseman of BarLab
Radio Imbibe - January 31, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutesWe continue our Imbibe 75 coverage by catching up with Christine Wiseman, one of our People to Watch for 2023. A longtime bartender in LA, most recently at Broken Shaker, Wiseman moved to Miami in 2021 to step into the role as beverage director for Broken Shaker’s parent company BarLab. In this ...
Ep # 93 Plasencia Alma Fuerta Nestor IV paired with Lagavulin 16 and Lagavulin Offerman Charred
Cigars and Spirits - January 29, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode #92 Cuban Romeo & Juliet Corinitas Pierre Ferrand Amber vs Cigar Cognac
Cigars and Spirits - January 22, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode #92 Cuban Romeo & Juliet Corinitas Pierre Ferrand Amber and Cigar Cognac
Cigars and Spirits - January 22, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 66: Jack Beguedou, Hood Sommelier
Radio Imbibe - January 17, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutesWe continue our Imbibe 75 coverage with a conversation with Jack Beguedou, one of our 2023 People to Watch. Originally from Togo, Jack Beguedou now lives in Omaha, and is known on Instagram and YouTube as the Hood Sommelier, sharing his whiskey explorations with thousands of online followers. Fo...
Ep # 91 Montecristo Open Junior Paired with Clontarf and Jamson Distillery Edidtion
Cigars and Spirits - January 15, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Ep # 91 Montecristo Open Junior Paired Clontarf vs Jamson Distillery Edidtion
Cigars and Spirits - January 15, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Ep # 90 Fuente Eye of The Shark paired with Black Maple Hill and Old Forester 1910
Cigars and Spirits - January 08, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Ep # 90 Fuente Eye of The Shark paired with Black Maple Hill vs Old Forester 1910
Cigars and Spirits - January 08, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 65: Celebrating the 2023 Imbibe 75 with Josh Ibañez, Rumba
Radio Imbibe - January 03, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutesWe kick off our Imbibe 75 coverage for 2023 with a conversation with Seattle bartender Josh Ibañez. A veteran of Houston’s cocktail scene, Ibañez moved to Seattle several years ago and recently assumed the role of bar manager at Rumba, an acclaimed rum bar now entering its second decade. For thi...
Episode #89. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Cigars and Spirits - December 25, 2022 23:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 64: Remembering Brother Cleve
Radio Imbibe - December 20, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutesBrother Cleve was a musician, DJ, bartender, and bar owner who helped shape the direction of the modern cocktail renaissance, while bringing up a generation of Boston bartenders and bar owners, earning the title “the Godfather of Boston’s Cocktail Scene.” In 2017, we featured Brother Cleve and t...
Episode #88 Christmas Holiday drinks and cigar recommendations
Cigars and Spirits - December 18, 2022 23:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
EP #87 Drinking Gadgets! We review drinking accessories that would make great Christmas gifts.
Cigars and Spirits - December 11, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Episode 63: Flaming Drinks for the Holidays, with St. John Frizell
Radio Imbibe - December 06, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutesIn 2017, St. John Frizell, owner of Fort Defiance and co-owner of Gage & Tollner in Brooklyn, wrote an essay for Imbibe about the enduring appeal of fire rituals in winter. For this episode, Frizell returns to the topic to discuss flaming punches for the holidays, the history of flaming drinks, ...
Episode #86 Kintsugi cigar paired with Mezcal 400 Conejos Joven and Anejos
Cigars and Spirits - December 04, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAn in-depth discussion by 2 certified Bourbon stewards pairing cigars with all types of spirits
Ep #85 part 2 Cuaba Distinguidos paired with Dalmore 12 yr vs Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Cigars and Spirits - November 27, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCuban Cuaba Distinguidos cigar paired with 2 single malt scotch Dalmore 12 yr vs Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve part 2 of 2 episodes.
Ep #85 part 2 Cuaba Distinguidos paired with Dalmore 12 yr and Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Cigars and Spirits - November 27, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCuban Cuaba Distinguidos cigar paired with 2 single malt scotch Dalmore 12 yr vs Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve part 2 of 2 episodes.
Episode 62: Chockie Tom
Radio Imbibe - November 22, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesIn 2021, Chockie Tom was featured as part of the Imbibe 75 for her work with Doom Tiki (now Doommersive), and her advocacy for indigenous communities in hospitality. For this episode, we honor Native American Heritage Month by catching up on her recent work in Europe, talking about indigenous re...
Ep #85 part 1 Cuaba Distinguidos paired with Dalmore 12 yr and Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
Cigars and Spirits - November 20, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCuban Cuaba Distinguidos cigar paired with 2 single malt scotch Dalmore 12 yr vs Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve part 1 of 2 episodes. Happy Thanksgiving!