Bartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations for your Ears.

Bartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations for your Ears.

Impassioned talk about Bartending, Cocktails and Spirits. Bartender Culture & Elucidation. Spirit & Cocktail Knowledge.

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July 2, 2020 24 mins

We chat with Chris Timmerman from Dano's Tequila.

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We talk with Chad Cadden & Bill Varnell, founders of Whiskey, Bourbon, and Scotch Enthusiasts, (WBSE).

Also joining us is author of Beginner's Guide to Whiskey, Sam Green.

You can find WBSE on Facebook or their website.

 

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June 4, 2020 28 mins

We talk with Peter Grasso of the Monmouth Whisky Club and Julia Ritz Toffoli founder of Women Who Whiskey.

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Friend of the podcast Walter Easterbrook joins us to talk about how he's still hustling during quarantine.  He also share some great resources from his recent Beyond the Bar series.

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May 5, 2020 59 mins

Great Education with founder of Hiatus Tequila, Kristopher DeSoto for Cinco de Mayo! For a deep dive into Tequila Education, check out the Hiatus Tequila YouTube page

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We talk with the President of the Distilled Spirits Council Chris Swonger about the Council's efforts during the COVID19 crisis.

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With all of us Bartenders stuck at home and out of work during quarantine, this might be just the time to start a podcast of your own!

Here's a little jump start for you!

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March 23, 2020 8 mins

In this difficult time of the Bud Lite, um, Corona virus...we are sending good vibes/wishes to stay healthy mental, physically and financially.  That last one...financially is really tough right now, I know.

Before we go any further, please understand that while I am a professional Bartender, I am not a lawyer, doctor, financial planner or anything like that.  Please go to bartenderjourney.net/disclaimer to read our Disclaimer.

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March 16, 2020 19 mins

We here we are in the thick of the Corona-tastrophe.  It is having far reaching implications and consequences for the Hospitality industry.

We have an interview with Andrew Rigie, Executive Director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance.  He’s also Chair of New York City’s Office of Nightlife Advisory Board.

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On Episode No. 294 we talk with Frank Ciulla, Educator, Scientist and Founder of Hudson Educational Services about COVID-19, commonly known as "Coronavirus".

OUR FULL DISCLAIMER HERE FOR YOUR REVIEW.

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March 5, 2020 30 mins

Today we talk with the very interesting Jacob Briars - Global Advocacy Director at the  Bacardi Company. Sorry there may be a few weird audio dropouts. Seems like I need to buy a couple new mic cables. 

Tennessee was recently hit with a series of very destructive tornadoes. Nashville was hit very hard, which is a great town and one that has a lot of hospitality workers. 

Our love and thoughts are we those impacted by this tragedy, ...

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More from Mexico, as we drive around the Town of Tequila in the back of a pickup truck drinking Tequila Fuenteseca Reserva 18 year old Extra Anejo bottled in 1995.

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February 3, 2020 14 mins

I have just returned from Mexico as a guest of Tequila Fortelaza. It was an amazing trip. I had such a great time but also learned so much about Tequila. 

Coincidentally, less than a week before the trip, I took a 6 Hour Tequila certification course sponsored by Hiatus Tequila and presented by the Tequila Regulatory Council or CRT

Listen to the Bartender Journey Podcast #291 for a Deep Dive into Tequila!

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December 6, 2019 43 mins

We speak with Owner Stewart King and General Manager Jack Keane of Circle Hospitality Group in Cincinnati.

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November 20, 2019 13 mins

There is a hole in the bartending community – Gary "gaz" Regan passed away on November 15, 2019. He was an inspiration and mentor to a huge portion of the bartender community. His book The Joy of Mixology in 2003 was groundbreaking..

In that book he encouraged Bartenders to measure, to consider the glasswear carefully, to chill the glasswear, when to shake and when to stir. These things weren’t talked about much back then, but help...

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October 30, 2019 25 mins

Hazel interviews Assistant Master Distiller at Jack Daniels, Chris Fletcher.

Check out the new book by host of this podcast Brian Weber:  Cocktails Made Simple!

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We are very excited to announce the release of Cocktails Made Simple written by Brian Weber and Amin Benny.  We wrote it to be easy to follow, clear and concise, and most of all useful and practical.   On this episode of the podcast Brian and Benny discuss the book.

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September 26, 2019 24 mins

We speak with Chris Swonger, the President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. and Responsibility.org

Also what's the best way to cut citrus garnishes at the bar? 

I co-authored a book!  Cocktails Made Simple is available on Amazon.

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Bartender Journey Podcast #284

 

Today we talk about cocktail photography with professional food and beverage photographer Anthony Nader.  His company is called 52 chefs. He is a lot of fun.  

I was lucky enough to be invited to his seminar recently that was specifically about taking great photos of cocktails with your phone.  It was sponsored by Tequila Avión - thank you very much for that Ms. Veronica Chaparro. It was at the roof...

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