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Every bottle contains a history, and Sofi and Vesta are going to get to the bottom of each, figuratively and literally. In this series we explore the cultural histories that spirits, liquors, distillers, and cocktails carry with them and into our own imbibing experiences. Why is Fernet the bartender’s shot? Why are Corpse Revivers #1-3 seemingly unrelated drinks? How does Campari secretly own everything? We don’t necessarily have the answers, but we’re going to BS about it and break some spirits.
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This week we are joined by Chris Rickabaugh as we start a dive into America' newest legally defined whiskey category- American Single Malts! We talk about how and why American distillers began to make single malts, what makes...
This week, we continue our discussion about the breadth of Taiwanese spirits with the wonderful Ariel Chu! In this part, we dive into the burgeoning world of Taiwanese whisky! Join us as we discover why whisky has grown so po...
This week, we are joined by Ariel Chu as we dive into the history and diversity of Taiwanese spirits! In this first part, we look at the diverse influences that have shaped the island's history, and how they laid the foundati...
This week, we are still with the wonderful Rocky Slaughter as we explore the world of California made bourbon! We dig into some of the unique twists that Californian distillers are adding to their spirits, discuss the differe...
This week, we are joined by Rocky Slaughter as we begin a deep dive on bourbon- specifically, bourbon that is made right here in California! We start with a brief history of bourbon’s history here in the Golden State, what bo...
This week, we’re still with the wonderful Diana Delgado Cornejo as we travel through the land and culture of the Basque! This week we move into the region's modern history, the downsides of Basque nationalism, and the resurge...
This week, we’re again joined by the wonderful Diana Delgado Cornejo as we try out a new type of episode! We’re diving deep into an area and people with a rich drinking culture - the Basque. Join us as we dig into what makes ...
Happy holidays, again! This week, as we sail towards Twelfth Night, we are still joined by the wonderful Sam Lucero, Nick, and Jenz! This week, we’re talking about how Christmas became the Christmas we all know now, and how s...
Happy holidays! This week, we are fully in the festive swing of things, as we are joined by the wonderful Sam Lucero, Nick, and Jenz to discuss one of the original Christmas traditions- Wassailing! We talk about how the pract...
This week, we are still joined by the wonderful Drew as we explore the drinking history of New Orleans! In this second half, we are going through some of the ups and downs of the city’s modern history, from the post-Prohibiti...
This week, we're joined by the wonderful Drew as we take a trip down South to talk about one of the most unique cities in the USA, New Orleans! We explore the city's rich (and wet) history through the Sazerac, old absinthe ho...
This week, we are still joined by Sam Lucero as we continue our discussion the ubiquitous clear spirit, vodka! On this second half, we explore how vodka turned from a Eastern European staple to a worldwide phenomenon, the Vod...