Nov 17, 2025
Eric interviews Toby Maloney (@tobycocktail) about his award-winning book, The Bartender's Manifesto.
Some of the topics covered in this conversation include:
- How Toby thinks about cocktail development, including the importance of inspiration, intention, comfort, and curiosity
- The importance of curated attention in the...
Oct 30, 2025
In this modern classic conversation with bartender and beverage consultant Toby Maloney, some of the topics we discuss include:
- Toby’s journey through the food and beverage world, from bussing and dishwashing, to culinary school, to tending bar, eventually landing gigs at famous venues like Milk & Honey, and Pegu...
Oct 10, 2025
In this smokey, robust conversation with cigar and whiskey expert Maggie Kimberl (@lougirl502), some of the topics we discuss include:
- A working definition of “cigar blend whiskey,” plus some specific thoughts on the ideal proof point for these types of blends.
- The two primary pairing strategies that you can use to...
Sep 25, 2025
In this smooth-sailing conversation with Malcolm Gosling Jr., 8th generation steward of the Goslings Rum company, some of the topics we discuss include:
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How a lapsed ship charter to Virginia kicked off the Gosling family’s spirited enterprise on the humble 21 square mile rock in the middle of the Atlantic known...
Aug 7, 2025
In this true, blue interview with Lucas Bols Co. Master Distiller Monique ten Kortenaar (@distillermo), some of the topics we discuss include:
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The history of the Curaçao liqueur category, how it differs in production and flavor to similar products like Triple Sec, and how the color blue first entered the picture...