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Into the World of Kahlua w/ Stephanie Brown| Ep. 123 Nov 26, 2018

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With coffee culture exploding around the world, we thought that there couldn't be a better time to hang out with Global Kahlua Brand Ambassador, Stephanie Brown, and talk about everything from coffee bean cultivation to cold brew. And of course, the conversation wouldn't be complete without us exploring the history of the Espresso Martini. LEARN MORE: Stephanie Brown https://www.instagram.com/ambassadoroffunstephanie/ Kahlua: https://www.kahlua.com/us/drinks/classic/espresso-martini/ ============================== Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Making Better Cocktails w/ Tom Walker | Ep. 122 Nov 18, 2018

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Although, there has never been a better time for cocktails than today, there are still way too many bad drinks being sold to unwitting guests. Is this just the way that things are or is there a better way to move forward as an industry? Tune in as we are joined by world-renowned bartender, Tom Walker (formerly of The American Bar at the Savoy and Bacardi Legacy Global Champion 2014,) and we look at methods to improve the caliber of every drink you serve.

Learn More:

If this is a golden age of bartending, why do so many drinks suck?: https://australianbartender.com.au/2018/10/19/if-this-is-a-golden-age-of-bartending-asks-tim-philips-why-do-so-many-drinks-suck/

Tom Walker: https://www.tomwalkercocktails.com/drinks

American Bar at the Savoy: https://www.fairmont.com/savoy-london/dining/americanbar/

Exploring Irish Whiskey w/ Tim Herlihy | Ep. 121 Nov 11, 2018

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Join us as we get in-depth with Irish Whiskey expert, Tim Herlihy. Not only do we explore Irish Whiskey in all of its glory, but we also examine the perfect Irish Coffee & share our musings on what makes Irish pubs so amazing. LEARN MORE: Tullamore Dew: https://www.tullamoredew.com Tim Herlihy https://www.facebook.com/tim.herlihy.1 ============================== Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Conversation w/ Imbibe Editor Paul Clarke| Ep. 120 Nov 05, 2018

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Being a spirits writer is not an easy gig, especially when you are the editor of one of the world's leading industry magazines. There is so much more that goes into reporting beverage news, than just visiting distilleries and tasting booze. So tune in this week, as we examine what it takes make it as a cocktail journalist in today's bar scene.

LEARN MORE: Imbibe Magazine: http://imbibemagazine.com Cocktail Chronicles: http://www.cocktailchronicles.com ============================== Join us every week as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Secrets of Cocktail Creation w/ Yael Vengroff | Ep. 119 Oct 28, 2018

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Far too many people in the bar industry see cocktail creation as a baffling and mysterious act, but this is very often because many of the top drink makers choose not to share their tips and secrets. Or just as likely, perhaps they do not fully understand how they do it. Which is why for this episode we are joined by 2018 Bartender of the Year, Yael Vengroff, and together we pull back the curtains and tell you, exactly what goes into creating killer cocktails. LEARN MORE: Yael Vengroff: https://www.instagram.com/asapstormborn/ Spare Room http://www.spareroomhollywood.com Flavor Bouncing: Part 1 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/see-how-to-flavor-bounce-2117567.html Flavor Bouncing: Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvhjbYXDdu4 ============================== Join us every week as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Things We Hate & Love About Today's Bars w/ Ross Simon | Ep. 118 Oct 21, 2018

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For this episode we decided to team up with Ross Simon, of Bitter & Twisted, and play a game where we list three things we hate about the bar world today and three things we love. Tune in as we cut through the b.s. and tell you what's on our mind. LEARN MORE: Bitter & Twisted https://bitterandtwistedaz.com Arizona Cocktail Week https://arizonacocktailweekend.com ============================== Join us every week as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

How to Build a Kickass Beer Program | Ep. 117 Oct 15, 2018

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For this episode dive deep into the world of beer from the perspective of the craft bartender. Not only do we explore the differences between microbrews and the big boys, but we also get you some practical pointers on putting together a killer beer list. Fall Brewing: http://www.fallbrewing.com ======================================= Join us every week as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. Follow us on Twitter: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge

Clearing the Air w/ Flor de Caña Rum & David Powell | Ep. 116 Oct 07, 2018

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A couple of years ago there was a big controversy involving Flor de Caña Rum and the health of its field workers. This week let's follow up with them to see what they have been doing been since to improve the health & well-being of those who harvest their sugar cane.

David Powell:

https://www.instagram.com/blahsquiat/

Flor de Caña Rum:

http://www.flordecana.com/

Fair Trade Certification: https://www.fairtradecertified.org/why-fair-trade/press-releases/fair-trade-usa-flor-de-cana-rum http://www.flordecana.com/fairtrade/ https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/05/flor-de-cana-gains-fair-trade-certification/ ========================================== Join us every week as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk. Follow us on Twitter: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge Follow us on Instagram: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge

The State of Modern Cocktails w/ Mark Stoddard | Ep. 115 Sep 30, 2018

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Exploring Jamaica Rum w/ Alex Kong of Worthy Park | Ep. 114 Sep 23, 2018

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