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The Modern Bar Cart Podcast

Oct 26, 2017

The topic of this episode is how to read the label on any spirit bottle and know what all the numbers, terms, and designations ACTUALLY mean.

How do you calculate proof vs. ABV? What’s the difference between a V.S. brandy and a VSOP brandy”? How do you know if your distiller is making their spirit from grain to...


Oct 19, 2017

This week, we had the chance to sit down virtually with Chris Kierts, who runs a home bartending community called Socktails.

Socks and cocktails. Seem like an odd pairing?

It’s actually not as weird as it sounds. See, Chris uses his vibrant and quirky sock collection as the backdrop for his cocktail pictures on social...


Oct 12, 2017

I sit down to chat with none other than Chad Robinson, who spearheads sales and distribution at Catoctin Creek Distillery, which means he gets to travel around the country talking to people about great spirits. He has also been known to enjoy a cocktail or two.

Some of the other things we cover include:

  • Chad’s book...


Oct 5, 2017

In this episode, Eric interviews distiller Peter Ahlf of Mt. Defiance Cidery and Distillery.

Peter is a really fascinating guy with an eclectic professional background and a passion for making great spirits.

Some of the things we discuss in this episode include:

  • How a NASA engineer-turned-carpenter applies his skills...