May 19, 2026
In this Down Under conversation with James Young of Old Young’s Distillery, some of the topics we discuss include:
- The influence and defining characteristics of the Australian cocktail scene, which differs starkly from what you might find when you travel to Europe and is responsible for such mixological gifts as Mr....
Apr 17, 2026
In part one of my two-part waltz through the flavors and landscapes of Australia with James Young of Old Young’s Distillery, some of the topics we discuss include:
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The history and evolution of the Australian distilling industry, specifically with respect to the development of the Australian whisky scene and the rise...
Mar 27, 2026
In part two of my exploration of flavor and memory with Dr. Kevin Peterson, some of the topics we discuss include:
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What the Big 5 personality index (also known as OCEAN) might be able to teach us about how guests think about factors like novelty and comfort in the cocktails they enjoy.
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The difference between...
Mar 5, 2026
In this data-driven conversation with Dr. Kevin Peterson, some of the topics we discuss include:
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How winding down Castalia and Sfumato after a decade of service provided the impetus for this new project, and why Kevin has set out to address a very different set of questions than in his last book, Cocktail Theory.
Feb 17, 2026
In this fascinating conversation with Max Well and Alex Lamb, directors of The Donn of Tiki, some of the topics we discuss include:
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How a COVID-era YouTube short on the history of Tiki in LA snowballed into a full-length feature film on one of the most iconic bar entrepreneurs of the 20th century: Ernest Gantt, AKA...