This week, we are joined by Deb Snitser Ledina (@leialavoix) and Jessie Ledina (@androgynart) to talk about the curious intersection between vodka companies and Pride month. Follow along as we talk about if this is an organi…
This week, we are joined by our guest Lydia (@lydvishus) to discuss the Bartender's Handshake, a.k.a. Fernet! We talk about Vesta and Lydia's common introduction to this famously bitter liquor, dive into where it came from i…
This week, we are joined by Alex Michael (@flexistopheles) to discuss the surprisingly complicated origin of geographical indications. Join us as we find the answer to a number of burning questions, such as - why can you onl…
This week, we are joined by Heather Noël (@picturesofyore), cohost of the Open Graves podcast to talk about all things goth and gothic- or more specifically, the intersection of drinking with the culture. Our discussion wind…
This week, we are joined by the effervescent Chris Wylie (@gothabillyfrankenstein) to discuss his favorite cocktail, the Corpse Reviver No. 2! Of course, we also take a look into the whole Corpse Reviver family, and try and …
This week, with Vesta still away on vacation, we bring you one of our earliest recorded episodes, a wonderful discussion of Suze, the iconic yellow gentian (yes, we did eventually learn how to pronounce gentian correctly) li…
This week, we are joined by two guests - Diana (@misspixie93) and Jenz (@j3nzie), who is stepping in for Vesta as she is on vacation this week! Together, we discuss the complicated history of Spanish gins, and discuss what t…
This week, we are excited to welcome our first ever guest, the fabulous Nick (@nickburnit)! He joins us to discuss the history of the Negroni and its many variations, as well as to answer many burning questions, such as - Wh…
This week, we're talking about a liqueur with a deep heritage, dating back to Pre-Colombian Yucatán- Xtabentún. Join us as we discuss some of this rich history, ways that this fascinating liqueur can be used today, and how t…
This week, we're taking a look at red bitter liqueurs - starting with Campari and moving on to the wide world of spirits that followed in its wake. Cocktails Discussed: The Church 1 oz. St. Agrestis Paradiso 1 oz. Grey Whale…
This week we take a look at rhum agricole, a decidedly different style of rum. Recipes Discussed: Ti' Punch, Two Ways 1 oz. unaged rhum agricole 1 oz. aged rhum agricole 1 barspoon dragon fruit simple syrup* 1 barspoon demer…
This week, in preparation for Passover, we take a look at what exactly it means for a spirit to be kosher, and how the Jewish community has shaped the distillation world. NOTE: Unfortunately, our recording cuts off a bit abr…
Today, we dive into a bit of New Orleans history, and discuss the first and only absinthe substitute, Legendre Herbsaint. Recipes Discussed: Rhythm And Soul 1/4 oz. Herbsaint 1 1/2 oz. bourbon 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth 1/2 oz. …
This week, we look at an often overlooked backbar staple - Bénédictine. Recipes discussed this episode: Á La Louisiane 2 oz. rye whiskey 3/4 oz. Bénédictine 3/4 oz. sweet vermouth 1 barspoon absinthe 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitt…
In our second nightcap, we continue the conversation about sloe gin, and whatever other tangents happen to come to mind. Recipe Discussed: Wishful Thinking 2 oz. Sipsmith Sloe Gin 1 oz. Clemént Rhum Agricole 1 oz. lime juice…
In our second episode, we explore sloe gin, from its history as an act of resistance, to modern ways of elevating it past sloe gin fizzes and Alabama Slammers. Recipes Discussed: Savoy Tango 1 oz. Hofland Sloe Gin 1 oz. Calv…
Welcome to our first Nightcap, where we continue our conversations about poitin, unaged whiskey, and whatever else comes to mind. Nightcaps are going to be regular bonus episodes, where we follow up on trains of though that …
In this episode, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, we take a look at Ireland's oldest spirit - Poitin. Recipes Discussed: Irish Martini 2 1/2 Oz. Poitin 1/2 Oz. Dry Vermouth Combine both ingredients in a mixing glass over ice. …
