Dano's Tequila and Resources for Bartenders
We chat with Chris Timmerman from Dano's Tequila.
Jul 02, 2020•25 min•Ep. 303
Bartender Journey - Cocktails. Spirits. Bartending Culture. Libations for your Ears.
Impassioned talk about Bartending, Cocktails and Spirits. Bartender Culture & Elucidation. Spirit & Cocktail Knowledge.
Episodes
WBSE (Whiskey Bourbon Scotch Enthusiasts)
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 .
Jun 11, 2020•28 min•Ep. 302
Whisk(e)y Clubs
We talk with Peter Grasso of the Monmouth Whisky Club and Julia Ritz Toffoli founder of Women Who Whiskey.
Jun 04, 2020•29 min•Ep. 145
Keeping the Hustle Alive with Walter Easterbrook
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. Keynote + Industry Panel Password: 0p.x58w4 Virtual Happy Hour Password: 3f%=%*?6 Content Creation Password: 6c*.!J67 Obtaining a brand Job Password: 4S^6#N78 Thanks to the Beyond the Bar sponsors who are supporting the community: Winebow Sazerac Los Vecinos mezcal San Matias Neft Vodka Pitu...
May 18, 2020•30 min•Ep. 144
Tequila Education
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 .
May 05, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 143
Ten (plus) Bartender Book Recommendations
Brian’s Picks: Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s The Bar Book, Elements of Cocktail Technique is always my #1 recommendation. (He was a guest on Episode 113.) Esquire Drinks, An Opinionated & Irreverent Guide to Drinking - David Wondrich (out of print, but is available used on Amazon for as little as $2.81!) An old book - 2002, but a goodie. Mr. Wondrich, who is the end all authority on cocktail history wrote this book for Esquire Magazine. If you ever want the definitive answer on the history of a cocktai...
Apr 30, 2020•51 min•Ep. 142
Distilled Spirits Council President Chris Swonger
We talk with the President of the Distilled Spirits Council Chris Swonger about the Council's efforts during the COVID19 crisis.
Apr 24, 2020•25 min•Ep. 141
Ever Think About Creating Your Own Bartender Podcast?
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!
Apr 16, 2020•17 min•Ep. 140
#FUCoronavirus
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....
Mar 23, 2020•8 min•Ep. 139
Corona-tastrophe. Part2
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. THIS EPISODE AND RELATED WEBSITE MATERIAL IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT INTENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING MEDICAL or LEGAL ADVICE BY THE BARTENDER JOURNEY PODCAST TEAM. PLEASE...
Mar 16, 2020•19 min•Ep. 138
Coronavirus Effect on the Hospitality Industry, Part 1
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.
Mar 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 137
Jacob Briars - of the Bacardi Company
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, but we’d also like to provide information on relief efforts for indu...
Mar 05, 2020•31 min•Ep. 136
Tequila Town - Live from the Back of a Pickup Truck
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.
Feb 20, 2020•7 min•Ep. 135
Tequila - Deep Dive
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! For this information in text form, see the blog post ....
Feb 03, 2020•14 min•Ep. 134
Circle Hospitality Group
We speak with Owner Stewart King and General Manager Jack Keane of Circle Hospitality Group in Cincinnati.
Dec 06, 2019•44 min•Ep. 133
Tribute to my Bartending Mentor
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 lay the groundwork for where we are now. Then there are more imp...
Nov 20, 2019•14 min•Ep. 132
Chris Fletcher of Jack Daniels
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 !
Oct 30, 2019•25 min•Ep. 131
Cocktails Made Simple by Brian Weber & Amin Benny
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.
Oct 17, 2019•22 min•Ep. 130
Responsibility.org
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.
Sep 26, 2019•24 min•Ep. 129
Cocktail Photography with Anthony Nader @52Chefs
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 top bar at the Park South Hotel, which is an awesome place, if you eve...
Sep 05, 2019•19 min•Ep. 128
Understanding Vodka with Joe McCanta
Joe McCanta, Grey Goose global ambassador joins us on the show. This interview was recorded at Tales of the Cocktail 2019 -- we get a great understanding of Vodka. Bartender Journey has a special project in the works! Please click here to sign up to be the first to know about it! Yes, I'd like to be in the loop.
Aug 22, 2019•16 min•Ep. 127
Santa Teresa Rum and My Freind Duke
We talk with Alberto Vollmer CEO of Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, made in Venezuela. Also a chat with Attaboy alum Zachary Pease at his new bar in Manhattan called My Friend Duke.
Aug 08, 2019•28 min•Ep. 126
Live From Tales Of The Cocktail 2019
Listen in to the Toast to Tales, hear about the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s grant recipients for 2019 and hear about the Grey Goose Great Bar Race. Also, we talk to Jonathan Pogash about his edition of Mr. Boston’s Official Bartender’s Guide.
Jul 25, 2019•14 min•Ep. 125
Live from Bar Convent Brooklyn
We speak with Raymond Edwards, Chief Mixologist for House of Angostura during Bar Convent Brooklyn.
Jun 27, 2019•22 min•Ep. 124
Fruit Flies and Other Unpleasantries in the Bar
Don't let those darn Fruit Flies take over you bar! Give them an inch and they will take a mile! There is a lot you can do to prevent them from flourishing. Here's some things you can do: No standing water, anywhere! All drains including floor - sanitizer Plug beer taps Clean and plug beer drip tray Rinse and store empty beer bottles Cover liquor bottles Wipe down bottles Clean soda gun Bar mats must be clean Keep garnishes covered and cold. Wash fruit before cutting. Don’t be surprised if fruit...
May 02, 2019•9 min•Ep. 123
Orange County California Bartender Amin Benny
We speak with friend of the podcast & founder and president of the Orange County, CA chapter of the United States Bartender's Guild Amin Benny.
Apr 25, 2019•36 min•Ep. 122
Sustainability in the Bar Industry
On this week's Episode No. 277, Brian chats with Chad Arnholt and Claire Sprouse of Tin Roof Drink Community about green practices for sustainability in the cocktail industry in honor of Earth Day, April 22nd. In 2016, Chad and Claire's efforts were recognized at Tales of the Cocktail with the first Sustainable Spirit Sward and hosted the first Sustainability Summit at Tales in 2017. For past outtakes on sustainability in the cocktail industry on the Bartender Journey Podcast,, listen to Barte...
Apr 18, 2019•18 min•Ep. 121
Author Kurt Maitland
Hazel Alvardo handles the interviewing duties on this episode. She talks to Kurt Maitland who is Deputy Editor of the Whiskey Reviewer website and the curator of the Manhattan Whiskey Club. He just wrote a book called Drink - The Ultimate Cocktail Book.
Apr 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 120
Happy Gin and Tonic Day!
On this week's episode, Brian chats with Keli Rivers of Sipsmith Gin in honor of National Gin & Tonic Day, which is April 9, 2019.
Apr 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 119
Does The Shape of the Glass Really Matter?
I recently attended a huge wine show at the Javitz Center in Manhattan called VinExpo. There were 1000’s of wines to try, plus a few sprits – I had some wonderful whiskey from France called Half Moon. There were also classes and seminars. I attended a seminar sponsored by the Riedel company who makes beautiful glassware – mostly wine glasses. In fact we use Riedel wine glasses at the Private Club where I work. The purpose of this seminar was to show that the glass has a substantial influence on ...
Mar 21, 2019•12 min•Ep. 118
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