Sep 26, 2019
This time around, we catch up with Dan Marlowe, who’s a really talented bartender currently heading up the brand new tavern program at BlueDyer Distilling Co.
In this spirited conversation, some of the topics we discuss include:
- How Dan worked his way through the bartending ranks to take the helm at the brand new...
Sep 19, 2019
In this spirited interview with John Ravis of Maximo Mezcal, some of the topics we cover include:
- How John made the move from shucking oysters, to tending bar, to consulting in the business world, to ultimately helping found a Mezcal brand designed to elevate the American palate.
- Why Maximo Mezcal is as much a DC brand...
Sep 12, 2019
In this episode, we do a close reading of David Wondrich's extremely influential new article, "Plato & Aristotle Walk into a Bar - A Meditation on the Daiquiri."
Some of the topics we discuss include:
- Platonic and Aristotelian ideals of matter, logic, and metaphysics
- How to make a proper Caipirinha
- The strengths and...
Sep 5, 2019
In this episode, we talk about the confluence of cocktails, boats, and the high seas. In addition to the history of cocktails, boats, and culture, we also cover a number of helpful tips to help you make better drinks next time you go out for a cocktail cruise.