It was a exciting and fun filled week at Tales Of The Cocktail 2015! So many parties, so many wonderful people! We talk about everything from Mezcal, to Cocktail Competitions and Seminars and of course, the parties! The Shake The Vine Cocktail Winners are in! Results, & recipes below. Take a listen to the TOTC 2015 wrap-up podcast with the player below, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Book of the Week is The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion by Julie Reiner....
Jul 23, 2015•25 min
Recording a podcast while packing a bag! On the way to New Orleans as this episode is published! We chat with Warren Bobrow about Tales Of The Cocktail. He is involved in several events at the yearly pilgrimage for Bartenders and Cocktail Enthusiasts. Take a listen with the audio player below, on BartenderJourney.net , or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio . Cheers!...
Jul 14, 2015•24 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast number 117, we talk with Adam Ford - author of Vermouth: The Revival of the Spirit that Created America's Cocktail Culture , and producer of Atsby Vermouth , (produced in New York!) We talk about the influence Vermouth had on Cocktail Culture and why it has been 'under appreciated' over the last several decades. The tides have turned once again for Vermouth...quality Vermouth is a hot commodity once again!...
Jul 08, 2015•36 min
We talk about serving your guests who need to eat (& drink) gluten free. The Books of the Week: Ray Foley's Bartending For Dummies and Running A Bar For Dummies. Listen with the Player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio....
Jun 30, 2015•13 min
This week we visit with Colin Spoelman, co-founder of The Kings County Distillery. Kings County Distillery is producing high quality whiskey in a beautiful old building the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They have also written a book: The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining - How to Make and Drink Whiskey . Plus, time is getting short to enter the Shake The Vine Contest! Enter to win a trip to Tales Of The Cocktail and a chance to win the $5000 grand prize! Industry news: Heineken has patent...
Jun 24, 2015•25 min
On Bartender Journey Podcast number 114 we talk with author Reid Mitenbuler . Reid's book Bourbon Empire: The Past and Future of America's Whiskey unravels the myths and misconceptions surrounding America’s most iconic spirit and traces the history of Bourbon – from the frontier rebellion, to the Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Plus, find out about the Shake The Vine Cocktail contest! You could win $5000 and a trip to Tales of the Cocktail 2015! Listen to the podcast with...
Jun 17, 2015•43 min
An interview with the great bartender and author Jeffrey Morgenthaler! We talk about bartending myths, proper bar techniques, and bar management strategies. Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Sitcher Radio. Enter the Shake The Vine Contest for a chance to win one of (8) $1000 prize and (1) grand prize of $5000! Deadline for entries is 6/30/15. Book of the Week: Jeffrey Morgenthaler's THE BAR BOOK. Its a manual for Bartenders! Check out Jeffrey Morgenthaler's web site. I had a...
Jun 09, 2015•37 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast #112, it’s a talk with cocktail blogger, writer and cocktail competition jugdge, Camper English! Its a great conversation about making great quality clear ice, the first time he tended bar and cocktail trends. Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Sitcher Radio. See below for some of the tools used to make clear ice cubes, plus the Book of the Week: The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan. Also mentioned on the podcast this week, Gary Regan's new boo...
Jun 03, 2015•38 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast #111 we talk about the somewhat mysterious sprit Genever. Brand Ambassador Anthony Pullen gives us an education on the product that the Bols company has been making for hundreds of years! Plus we mix up some Genever cocktails. The Book of the Week is the classic from Dale DeGroff: The Craft of the Cocktail. Every Bartender have a copy of this book! In industry news – a bourbon crime wave? A bizarre real-life story. Join us for great cocktail, spirit and Bartender...
May 27, 2015•33 min
Its an interview with Cocktail Historian, Author & Barman David Wondrich! We talk about the history of the "American Bar", the value of GOOD ice and why OLD bars are so interesting. Plus cocktail traditions and where the "new cocktail revolution" might be headed over the next few years. Its a fascinating talk with a true gentleman. Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Sitcher Radio. Cheers!...
May 20, 2015•19 min
Gaz Regan produces an awesome Bartender education event called Cocktails In The Country. 10 students are treated to a two day intensive training with the legendary Gaz Regan. The public is invited to be "guinea pigs" for the students. This week, we visit Cocktails In The Country and enjoy some cocktails produced by the students AND a very special finger-stirred Negroni, made by the one and only Gaz! Gaz's book The Joy of Mixology is required reading for Bartenders. If you are looking for a fabul...
May 13, 2015•18 min
Interview with Jesse - Bartender who works in the Berkshires who shares some great stories from behind the bar. Plus, The Water of Life is a whisky tasting event to benefit charity which will be held in downtown Manhattan on May 6, 2015. This is the first annual event and its for a great cause. All the proceeds will be donated to the Life Raft Group which is dedicated finding a cure for a specific type of cancer - GIST. The gentleman who founded this event - Dr. Mattew Lurin is a whiskey aficion...
Apr 29, 2015•27 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast #107 its great conversation with Mr. Warren Bobrow, the author of several amazing cocktail books. Warren's new book offers 75 traditional, yet newly-created cocktails. The cocktails in this book are delicious, soothing and unique. Shrubs require time and careful preparation. This fascinating ingredient creates cocktails that are truly different, uncommon and delectable. Show Notes. Mentioned in the the podcast this week: Warren Bobrows books: ◦ Bitters and Shrub ...
Apr 24, 2015•46 min
Its a fun and educational tasting of with Simon Brookings. We learn exactly what makes a Scotch a “Single Malt”. Plus some history and the process of making Scotch Whisky. Why is some Scotch “peatier” than others? What exactly is peat anyway? Also, a report from Paul Pacult’s Rum Authority event at Keen’s Steakhouse in NYC. In the news: David Wondrich has released an update to his great book Imbibe . Take a listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Sticher Radio . Check out the Ba...
Apr 09, 2015•30 min
Wine knowledge is an important part of Bartending. This week on Bartender Journey its a "joint podcast" with the Wine For Normal People podcast! We chat with Elizabeth Schneider - a professional speaker, wine industry consultant and trainer. Elizabeth gives us a fresh, honest look at wine and great advice on how to serve our wine drinking guests. Also a brief review of the book: Death & Co – Modern Classic Cocktails . As mentioned in this week’s podcast, we previously did a show called The Secre...
Apr 02, 2015•53 min
In colonial America, Taverns were the de facto courtroom, post office, library, news center, town hall, community center and sometimes: church. Sometimes even jail! Taverns were the birthplace of the Revolution and Independence. As the USA matured, bars and Taverns were still essential to our society. Even prohibition couldn’t get rid of them as the Speakeasy came into existence. This week on the Bartender Journey Podcast, we speak with author Christine Sismondo about her book: America Walks Int...
Mar 25, 2015•46 min
A review of Greg Sidders book: Alchemy in a Glass. Plus, what should first time visitors to the New Orleans festival Tales of the Cocktail expect? Listen to the show with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio . Click here for $10 off a great selection of spirits and tasting packs from Flaviar! Find the Bartender Journey web site here ....
Mar 18, 2015•30 min
Rye whiskey has a wonderful spiciness and depth. Dad's Hat Rye Whiskey is doing great things with whiskey in Pensilvania. We talk to one of the founders - John Cooper - about this great brand. Also, a tasting of the Dad's Hat whiskeys. Plus we mix up some cocktails with friend of the show - Mr. Mike! We'll drink some Manhattans and chat about spirits & cocktails! Cheers!Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio .Find the Bartender Journey web site here . Click here fo...
Mar 11, 2015•56 min
Its a jam-packed episode of Bartender Journey! Wine Knowledge for Bartenders. Its a very informal & simplified discussion about wine, but should be useful to many of our listeners. For a podcast dedicated to wine, check out Wine for Normal People . Listen in on a Cocktail Tour of New Orleans run by Joe Gendusa . A great interview with Julie Reiner . Take a listen to the show with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio....
Mar 03, 2015•23 min
Its a big milestone for the show! 100 episodes of Bartending, Cocktail & Spirits. To celebrate, Bartenders Chris Tunsdale & Ozeal come on the show and talk about drinks, the bar business, management, and the great yearly Tales of the Cocktail conference in New Orleans. Join us in celebrating 100 episodes! Listen with the player below, or subscribe on iTunes or S titcher Radio . Cheers!...
Feb 18, 2015•30 min
A chat over breakfast with King Cocktail himself - Dale DeGroff! Dale gives advice for bartenders who are just starting out. Also he shares some cocktail history, and gives us a wonderful description of the Neighborhood Bar and its place in society. Don't miss this one! Take a listen with the player below, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio . You can find the Bartender Journey web site at: bartenderjourney.net Also, a brief review of the new cocktail book from Death & Co. Cheers!...
Feb 05, 2015•20 min
Small Craft Distilleries are producing great spirits all around the country! New York State has some new regulations that encourage & help small business. We talk to the founders of Orange County Distillery about the farm to bottle movement! It Bartender Journey Podcast # 98! Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes , Stitcher Radio or the Bartender Journey web site....
Jan 28, 2015•19 min
What can Bartenders & Servers learn from their guests? Learn and take cues from your guests' actions and behaviors. Listent to the podcast with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Also, some discussion of Hot Adult Beverages, including Warm Whiskey Cocktails from WineMag.com The Bartender Journey Web Site is located at: bartenderjourney.net Friends of the Bartender Journey Podcast: For a great online bartending and cocktail course check out ABarAbove . A fascinating select...
Jan 14, 2015•14 min
A chat with David Sangwell, a Bartender from England who gives us some insight into Flair Bartending. David also has worked developing Cocktail Programs in places as exotic as Dubai. He also produces his own podcast - Bartender HQ. Its an interesting discussion! Take a listen with the player below or Find us on iTunes or S titcher Radio . Also available on the Bartender Journey Web Site. For more great online educational material on Bartending, check out the great A Bar Above course. You can dow...
Jan 06, 2015•31 min
This week on The Bartender Journey Podcast, its Part II of the talk with Vano! We talk about serving responsibly and tell stories about having refuse service to guests. Also, more talk about the hospitality side of the business. Its another great chat about the Inner Game of Bartending! Listen with the player here, on the Bartender Journey Web Site , Listen on Stitcher Radio or Find us on iTunes The TipSee App is free and a great way to keep track of your gratuities! It is available for Apple an...
Dec 24, 2014•23 min
Vano is back on the show this week! Great stories from behind the bar. The importance of great Hospitality is discussed.
Dec 17, 2014•57 min
A great chat with Raj Bhakta - CEO of Whistle Pig Rye Whiskey. This high end product is giving the premium Single Malt Scotch category a "run for its money". Raj appeared on Donald Trump's Apprentice, ran for Congress and then founded his own Whiskey company. Also, what is the best way for bartenders and servers to keep track of their gratuities? We talk about the TipSee App, which is available to for iPhone and Android. Listen to the podcast with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitc...
Dec 10, 2014•15 min
This week on Bartender Journey we talk to Warren Bobrow author of Apothecary Cocktails and Whiskey Cocktails . It’s a great conversation about cocktails, ice and craft spirits. For more great Bartender education please check out Chris Tunstall's course by clicking here. Flavair provides tasting packs of awesome craft spirits that you may never have heard of! Check to check them out here. Listen to the podcast with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio !...
Dec 03, 2014•39 min
Great Bartending talk with Bartender Thomas Mooneyham from Chicago. We chat about Tequila and Cognac, Cocktails and the bar scene in Chicago. For more great Bartender education please check out Chris Tunstall's course by clicking here. Flavair provides tasting packs of awesome craft spirits that you may never have heard of! Check to check them out here. Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio...
Nov 26, 2014•35 min
On the Bartender Journey Podcast this week, its an interview with Jim Meehan, owner of the Manhattan Cocktail bar PDT! Jim talks about the bar business, hospitality and becoming a great bartender. This interview is an excerpt from the full length program, which is available on Tales365.com For more great Bartender education please check out Chris Tunstall's course by clicking here. Flavair provides tasting packs of awesome craft spirits that you may never have heard of! Check them out here. Chee...
Nov 19, 2014•18 min
