S2 Ep173: Neat! Pappy Van Winkle
This week on Neat! we look into the history of one of the worlds most expensive and elusive bourbons; Pappy Van Winkle.
Jul 12, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 173
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Neat! The Boozecast is a podcast devoted to the odd, entertaining, and sometimes highly conflicted history of alcohol. Join us every Friday for new episodes, and check out our youtube companion videos for special recipes!
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S2 Ep172: Neat! The Anita Bryant Cocktail
Happy last day of Pride month! Here on Neat, we're celebrating by talking about a cocktail that comes from a cross section of queer liberation and cocktail culture, the Anita Bryant! Hold the orange juice!
Jun 30, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 172
S2 Ep171: Neat! The Painkiller
This week on Neat! we discuss one of the few trademark cocktails in the world, The Painkiller.
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 171
S2 Ep170: Neat! Velvet Falernum
This week on Neat! we look at a beloved and once lost cocktail ingredient, velvet falernum!
Jun 03, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 170
S2 Ep169: Neat! Wheyward Spirit
This week on Neat! we have a special guest; Emily Darchuk, the brilliant mind behind Wheyward Spirit. Join us as we learn all about Wheyward, sustainability, and the future of booze making. Cheers!
May 24, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 169
S2 Ep169: Neat! Making a Menu
This week on Neat! we look at the history of the cocktail menu, as well as discuss the mechanics of making one. Cheers!
May 14, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 169
S2 Ep168: Neat! Drinking in Portugal
Inspired by last weeks look at Vinho Verde we're traveling again to Portugal to look at some of their other fantastic spirits. Cheers!
May 10, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 168
S2 Ep167: Neat! Vinho Verde
Move over rosé, this week on Neat! we're talking about the perfect spring wine; Vinho Verde! Join us as we learn all about this refreshing and affordable Portuguese classic. Cheers!
Apr 30, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 167
S2 Ep166: Neat! The Art of the Free Pour
This week on Neat! it's all about the pour. Measured by tool, sightline, or counts; how a bartender should get the booze in the glass is a hotly debated topic.
Apr 23, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 166
S2 Ep166: Neat! Sambuca
This week on Neat! we learn all about Sambuca, the one drink that it's ok to find a fly in. Cheers!
Apr 18, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 166
S2 Ep165: Neat! The Bijou
This week on Neat! we discuss the origin of this bejeweled cocktail, the bijou.
Apr 09, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 165
S2 Ep164: Neat! Orange Bitters
This week on Neat! we look at a small bar component with a big taste and a big history; Orange Bitters!
Mar 24, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 164
S2 Ep164: Neat! Beer Before Liquor; American Drinking Trends Through the Ages
This week on Neat! we discuss the recent gains in the American spirits market, and take a look back at the country's favorite drinks through the ages.
Mar 17, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 164
S2 Ep163: Neat! Mountain Dew
The origin of your favorite extreme green soda is actually rooted in alcohol history! Check out this week's Neat to learn all about Mountain Dew's boozy past!
Mar 05, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 163
S2 Ep162: Neat! The Many Tuxedo Cocktails
Do you need more than one tuxedo? Well, according to historical bartenders, you need several. This week we investigate the many variations on this sophisticated drink. Cheers!
Feb 27, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 162
S2 Ep161: Neat! Drinking in Hungary
This weeks episode was inspired by a Patreon question about the drinking culture of Hungary.
Feb 20, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 161
S2 Ep160: Neat! The Nonino Family
This week on Neat! we learn about the amazing people and products associated with the Nonino brand. Be it their forward thinking ideas, brilliant marketing, or strong line of talented women guiding the business, the Nonino story is a great one.
Feb 05, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 160
S2 Ep159: Neat! The Modern Classics of Sam Ross
This week we look at the career and cocktails of one of the most impactful bartenders in the modern cocktail revival.
Jan 29, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 159
S2 Ep158: Neat! A Dark and Stormy Rum
This week, we're looking into the origins of a trademarked cocktail, as well as the rum essential to the drink. Cheers!
Jan 23, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 158
S2 Ep158: Neat! Pegu Club cocktail and the Jasmine
This week on Neat! we're telling a tale of two cocktails; The Pegu Club and The Jasmine.
Jan 15, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 158
S2 Ep157: Neat! Rose's Lime and the Gimlet
This week on Neat! we look at the lengthy history of Rose's Sweetened Lime, and its vehicle of choice, the Gimlet.
Jan 08, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 157
S2 Ep156: Neat! 2022 Year In Review
Happy New Year! This week on Neat we look back at the drinking trends of the past year, discuss our favorite new spirits, and make predictions for the year ahead.
Jan 01, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 156
S2 Ep155: Neat! Happy Holidays!
This week on Neat! we discuss a beloved holiday tradition with ancient roots, the wassail.
Dec 23, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 155
S2 Ep154: Neat! Rhum Agricole
This week on Neat! we investigate why some rum has an extra letter.
Dec 11, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 154
S2 Ep154: Neat! The Aviation
This week on Neat! we talk about a unique pre-prohibition favorite, the Aviation, as well as the beloved floral ingredient that gives it wings.
Dec 05, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 154
S2 Ep153: Neat! Galliano
This week on Neat! we're discussing the 70's favorite liqueur, Galliano. Cheers!
Nov 28, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 153
S2 Ep152: Neat! Drink Masters
This week on Neat! we watched the cocktail competition series Drink Masters, and we're here to give you some background on the talented judges, as well as our thoughts on this first of its kind show. Cheers!
Nov 21, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 152
S2 Ep151: Neat! Jägermeister
This week on Neat! we're discussing the history of every frat boys favorite spirit, Jägermeister! Cheers!
Nov 14, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 151
S2 Ep150: Neat! Famous Drinkers: Anthony Bourdain
This week on Neat we celebrate Día de los Muertos by remembering the man that taught a generation how to eat and drink, Anthony Bourdain. This one's for you chef.
Nov 05, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 150
S2 Ep149: Neat! Spooky Drinks 101
Happy Halloween! This week on Neat! we give you a guide to making creepy cocktails, both classic and original, as well as some do's and don'ts to keep your drinks spooky, but not *actually* dangerous. Cheers!
Oct 30, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 149
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