The Speakeasy
By Damon Boelte
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Podcast Description
Wednesdays at 4:00PM EST Tune in to The Speakeasy, every Wednesday at 4PM, where host Damon Boelte will discuss cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee and all things in the liquid universe, with guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert and enthusiast in between. Learn from some of the world's leading experts in mixology, bar history, distillation and brewing about how we enjoy imbibing today. Damon Boelte is a classic cocktails and spirits aficionado, enthusiastically focusing on the works of legendary 19th and early 20th Century bartenders and authors such as Jerry Thomas, Harry Johnson, Charles H. Baker, Hugo Ensslin and Jacques Straub, as well as modern authors including David Wondrich, Dale DeGroff, Gaz Regan and Beachbum Berry, while also creating and developing his own cocktail recipes and bar methods. He has consulted for many bars and restaurants in New York City and beyond, and is currently is the bar director for critically heralded Prime Meats restaurant in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. His background includes working for the world-famous LeNell's LTD spirits shop, where he worked with LeNell Smothers, teaching classes on Bourbon & cheese, wine, bitters and rare spirits. He has worked with many spirits and beverage companies such as Maker's Mark, Plymouth Gin, Tito's Vodka, Corzo Tequila, the American Gin Company, Highland Park and Stumptown Coffee. You can read about his cocktails and techniques in New York Magazine, The New York TImes, Time Out, Imbibe Magazine, GQ, Edible Brooklyn & Manhattan, Saveur, Bon Apetit, La Cucina Italiana, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, Eater.com, Tastingtable.com & seriouseats.com. Heritage Radio Network. All Rights Reserved.
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The Speakeasy - Episode 61 - Rocky Yeh | Fresh off the Manhattan Cocktail Classic bender, Damon Boelte sits and chats with bartender Rocky Yeh from Vessel Lounge in Seattle. Hear some wild stories from the MCC and get an insiders perspective on bartending, spirits distribution and liquor availability. How is running a bar in Seattle different than New York? How could the entire state of Washington run out of Aperol? Learn more on another edition of the best bartending show in the world. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. "When people say 'We make everything in house' my response is 'Really? Why?' 9 times out of 10 if you're making something like orgeat syrup on your own it's not better or more consistent than available products out there." --bartender Rocky Yeh on The Speakeasy | 5/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 60 - Speed Rack | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits and chats with the ladies of Speed Rack. Speed Rack is a competition created for and by female bartenders to promote female bartenders. Hear from Ivy Mix, Lynette Marrero & Claire Bertin-Lang as they preview the upcoming competition on May 10th, 2012. Find out how intense the competition gets and what to expect from a room full of the most skilled women bartenders in the world! This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. "This cocktail community spreads across the nation. We can all drop into any city and work with somebody." --Lynette Marrero of Speed Rack on The Speakeasy | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 59 - Clover Club | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte sits and chats with Tom Macy & Jesse Wohlers of The Clover Club. Find out what makes bartending such a grueling gig and how they both got to where they are now. Find out how to climb the ranks in a bar and make a career out of the most fun job in the world. Hear their thoughts on everything from social skills behind the bar to mocktails. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. "[When bartending] I want the customer to feel like I have nothing better in the world to do than talk to them." --Tom Macy of The Clover Club on The Speakeasy | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 58 - Makers Mark | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by Adam Harris, brand ambassador for Maker's Mark. Hear about the history of the company and what makes their whiskey recipe so unique. Hear about the companies water renewal program and hear how they utilize the mash that has been used as methane to power their cookers. Learn something new about one of the most popular bourbons in the world on this week's episode of The Speakeasy. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. "We don't put 'small batch' on our label, we just stick to what we've always done - which is making small batch whiskey." --Adam Harris of Maker's Mark on The Speakeasy | 4/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 57 - Justin Noel | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon hangs out and chats with Justin Noel, bartender at 1534 and rep from Prestige Brands. Damon and Joel talk about everything from changing perceptions around gin & tequila to creating characters at hotel bars. Learn more about overlooked spirits behind the bar and find out how to get over your fear of certain spirits by trying the right stuff! This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures "There's nothing worse than somebody forcing a brand or product down your throat." "It's great seeing people push boarders [with spirits and brands], but it can get gimmicky." --bartender Justin Noel on The Speakeasy | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 56 - Drunk Diet with Lüc Carl | Who says you can't lose weight while getting wasted? Not Lüc Carl. Tune in to this week's episode of The Speakeasy as Damon Boelte chats with Lüc, who's latest book, aptly titled The Drunk Diet: How I Lost 40 Pounds . . . Wasted: A Memoir, helps people get healthy while maintaining a rock star life. Find out how he went from binge parties to running marathons and what it takes to maintain a balance of health and fun. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. "I consider the book more like watching Rocky I, when he was smoking and drinking and Mickey was telling him to give it up. It's like the anti-diet book. I didn't want to be told what to do and wanted to encourage people to diet while having fun." "There's nothing more rock and roll than going out there busting your ass for four hours and running. That's what rock and roll is all about - excess." --Lüc Carl on The Speakeasy | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 55 - Betto & Kanon Vodka | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte catches up with Matt Carr and Tom O'Neil of Betto with Johnny Gaffney of Kanon Vodka. Tune in as they celebrate the arrival of spring with a lively discussion on amaros, grappas and delicious refreshing cocktails that can be made with either. Learn how having a bar in a restaurant is convenient when it comes to ingredients and why there's nothing wrong with a bull shot here and there. Also find out more about Kanon Vodka and their single distilled process. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. "A little beef stock in a breakfast drink is always good." --bartedner Matt Carr on The Speakeasy | 4/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 54 - Michael J. Neff | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits and chats with Michael J. Neff of Ward III & Rum House. Tune in to hear how he and his journeymen bartender colleagues turned their dreams into reality with Ward III and what it takes to run a successful bar in New York City. Find out why Michael prefers free pouring over jiggers, and how it changes the drink making process. Why is it so hard to get a good cocktail at a sports bar? Why do some "cocktail bars" frown upon people ordering vodka sodas? Hear more about what Damon and Michael think about the "golden age of bartending" and what developments are taking place across the country. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. "[With Ward III], we wanted to see what would happen if journeymen bartenders opened the bar they've always wanted." "We're not trying to be all things to all people, but to me the word bar implies that you can get a cocktail." "Free pouring is a very interesting art...it's a matter of training." --Michael J. Neff on The Speakeasy | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 53 - Toby Maloney of The Violet Hour | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte checks in with celebrated bartender Toby Maloney of The Violet Hour, a pre-Prohibition era-inspired speakeasy in Chicago recently nominated for the Outstanding Bar Program James Beard Award. Learn how Toby found his way to The Violet Hour and what has influenced his style as a bartender. Find out what it takes to run a successful bar and find out what "Malort" is and why it's popular in Chicago. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. "The Violet Hour is definitely a group effort. No one person opens a bar." "Malört is kind of like drinking a tiger fire. It's the most bitter thing I can possibly think of." --bartender Toby Maloney on The Speakeasy | 3/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 52 - Hopsitality & Rum with James Menite | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits and chats with James Menite of Don Q Rum. Learn how James went from a normal job to becoming one of New York City's premiere bartenders. Learn more about why James thinks rum is the next "breakout spirit" and how hospitality is more important than people think when it comes to bartending. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. "If you make it as a bartender/mixologist in New York City, the world is your oyster." "We're in a lucky business. People are winning cash prizes for bartending and traveling across the world. There's no other profession where you get that luxury." "When cocktails are so expensive, people don't just want a drink they want an experience...[because of that], hospitality driven establishments are doing really well right now." --bartender James Menite on The Speakeasy | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 51 - Dutch's Spirits | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte returns to the airwaves with the man behind The Dutch's Spirits, Jonathan Forester. Tune in and learn more about their sugar wash moonshine, aged peach brandy and other old school spirits. Learn about the history of prohibition, small distilleries, the importance of forgotten spirits and the effectiveness of well made bitters. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. "Every peach brandy was different in the 1700's and 1800's. I wanted to make a product that was a blend of all of them." "You never get repeat customers by making lousy stuff." --Jonathan Forester of The Dutch's Spirits on The Speakeasy | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 50 - The Tiki All Stars | What does Tiki mean to you? Damon Boelte is joined by "The Tiki All-Stars" on a deliciously rummy episode of The Speakeasy. Tune in as they talk about Tiki Mondays at Lani Kai, make drinks on-air, discuss Tiki culture and elaborate on some of the classic beachy cocktails invented by pioneers such as Dom the Beachcomber and Beachbum Berry. Get in that summer state of mind as the snow falls this winter - listen immediately! This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. "Tiki drinks come out of the times of depression and escapism." --Jim Wrigley of Santa Teresa on The Speakeasy "What one rum can't do, three rums can." --Dom the Beachcomber | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 44 - New York Distilling Company | On the year-end episode of The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by Allen Katz and Nate Dumas, partners in the New York Distilling Company. Tune in to hear how the distillery went from fantasy to reality and what the guys have in store for 2012. Find out how they are re-imagining gin and trying to introduce some fresh idea into the world of spirits. Learn more about The Shanty, a bar inside of the distillery, and listen in as the guys taste some gin on-air. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. "People are now starting to accept the fact that bartenders take their job seriously" --Allen Katz on The Speakeasy "We're not setting out to open another classic cocktail bar...I want people to feel completely comfortable coming in to order a beer and a shot" --Nate Dumas on The Speakeasy | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 48 - Seersucker | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits down and chats with friend Robert Newton of Seersucker in Carroll Gardens. Hear why he thinks it's important to feature American foods and wines at his restaurant and how Southern cuisine plays such an integral role in his menu. From catfish to moonshine, Seersucker should be a destination spot for anybody in the area. Tune in and learn more about his cocktail list and the seasonal ingredients that are at the base of all of his dishes. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. "The best way for us to advance the wine industry is to drink our own juice. Not every single wine from New York is great, but neither is every wine from France. There's enough good wine out there made in America that you can comprise a list that's entertaining and tasteful." --Robert Newton of Seersucker on The Speakeasy | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 47 - Rye Whiskey with Nick Jarrett | What's the difference between blended whiskey and spirit whiskey? What are the origins of rye whiskey? If you're at all interested in the history of whiskey, this episode of The Speakeasy is for you. Tune in as Damon Boelte sits down and chats with friend of the show Nick Jarrett over some 1951 Old Overholt Rye Whiskey. Learn more about bonding regulations, excise taxes, the bottled-in-bond act and more history as it relates to rye whiskey. Bottoms up! This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. "You would make your own whiskey back in the day just like you would salt your own pork or chop your own trees down." "The bottled in bond act was actually an attempt to achieve purity in whiskey." --Nick Jarrett on The Speakeasy | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 46 - Jordana Rothman | This week on The Speakeasy Damon Boelte welcomes Time Out New York's infamous food and drink editor, Jordana Rothman. Jordana shares her defining, imbibing "a-ha" moment and gives listeners some insight into likely trends for 2012. Tune in to hear how she came around on challenging spirits like cynar and why she thinks nobody should be excluded from the cocktail movement. Damon & Jordana also discuss what makes food at cocktail bars successful and why small plates and communal dishes are usually the way to go. This episode was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. "I'm committed to finding access points for my readers that may be buying Time Out New York for, say, the music listings. I want to find ways for people to get excited about the things I'm excited about." "You can't get people excited about the cocktail movement by making people feel like a*****es." "I love when a cocktail bar isn't just providing a sponge for the booze, but putting some attention into the food." Jordana Rothman on The Speakeasy | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 45 - The Dizzy Fizz | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits down and chats with Selena Ricks-Good, the woman behind the popular blog, The Dizzy Fizz. Tune in to hear how she's trying to make high end cocktails more accessible through the blog and the events that she throws such as The French Spirits Soirée. Hear why Selena thinks some cocktails have too much sugar these days, what place novelty drinks have in cocktail culture and which trends she thinks will take off in 2012. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market. "With this website [The Dizzy Fizz], I wanted to take some of the seriousness out of cocktail culture." --Selena Ricks-Good on The Speakeasy | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 43 - The Bourgeois Pig | Trust your barender! Especially if his name is Frankie Cocktails. Tune in to a friendly episode of The Speakeasy as Damon speaks with Frank Cicneros, aka Frankie Cocktails, about his latest venture, The Bourgeois Pig. Learn about his sherry based cocktails and how carbonated cocktails are generally trending. Don't be that guy at the bar who constantly asks for drink modifications, trust the expert behind the bar! This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market. "People forget that proof and water content are very important elements of a cocktail" - Frankie Cocktails on The Speakeasy "A great cocktail is the result of 50 failures" - Frankie Cocktails on The Speakeasy | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 42 - Ba'sik | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon chats with childhood friend and owner of Ba'sik Bar in Wiliamsburg, Jay Zimmerman. Hear what made him want to expand to Williamsburg and find out what challenges come along with opening a new bar in New York. This episode was sponsored by Roberta's | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 40 - Avery and Janet Glasser of Bittermens | This week on the Speakeasy, Damon welcomes an old duo to the studio: Avery and Janet Glasser, the founders of Bittermens. They talk about their revival and re-envisioning of new spirits and liqueurs such as Hiver Amer Cinnamon, Amère Sauvage, Commonwealth Tonic Liquer, and more. From the formulation of the perfect gin and tonic to Avery's trials and tribulations of trying to make an American Frenette, tune for an informed and expert conversation from the people who know bitters best. This episode is sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 41 - Jim Meehan | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon has a great conversation with friend and bartender Jim Meehan, author of "The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy". Jim discusses his experiences at PDT and elaborates on the bartender vs customer wars. Why do people always ask for vodka? Does vodka have a place in high-end cocktails? Tune in to hear about what it's like working on cocktail books and how the classics helped inspire Jim to get to where he is today. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market. | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 39 - Mayur Subbarao | This week on the Speakeasy host Damon Boelte is joined by Rennaissance man Mayur Subbarao. Not only is Subbarao a cocktail afficianado, a bartender, and a spirit crafter at Bittermens, but he also works by day as an environmental lawyer helping with green energy and building. Tune in for a panoramic discussion on extreme bartending, starting DIY cocktail clubs, and one of Damon's favorite subjects: bitters. Learn how Mayur has been recreating his own bitters such as Amer Picon and bringing back lost flavors to the cocktail world. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 38 - Bitters w/ Brad Thomas Parsons | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon takes a break from the bar songs and speaks with Brad Thomas Parsons, the author of "Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas". Tune in to learn more about one of the components of the original definition of "cocktail"; bitters. Find out how all the different variations are related and why it's so hard to get your hand on artisanal bitters. Learn how you can make your own bitters at home and discover why novelty and practicality are not mutually exclusive when it comes to making cocktails. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 37 - Bartenders Playlist Part 2 | Back by popular demand! Damon Boelte continues the Bartenders Playlist, a selection of great drinking songs for great drinking times. Press play, pour yourself a drink, sit back and relax. This episode was sponsored by Roberta's. | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 36 - Bartenders Playlist | On a special episode of The Speakeasy, Damon takes a moment to highlight some of his and his bartender friends favorite drinking songs. Tune in for a very unique Bartenders Playlist and vibe out to some booze-related tunes! This episode was sponsored by Roberta's | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 35 - Jim Ryan of Hendrick's Gin | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Jim Ryan, brand ambassador for Hendrick's Gin. Learn more about the popular spirit brand and which cocktails best utilize its many different botanicals. Learn what an "unusual Negroni" is and find out how to best enjoy warm gin on a Wednesday afternoon. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 34 - Abigail Gullo | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by none other than the "Rye Girl" herself, Abigail Gullo. Abigail talks about her experience working with Chairman's Reserve Rum and Bitter Truth and how she fell in love with both products. She also explains how she was introduced to the cocktail world and what. she enjoys most about spirits, bars and bartending. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA's No Goat Left Behind Project. | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 22 - Sam Ross & Michael McIlroy | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Michael McIlroy and Sam Ross of the world renowned members only bar Milk & Honey. They discuss how they found their way to New York and navigated the "cocktail world" and share some tips to class up any bar program. This episode was sponsored by Camp Bacon. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 26 - Maharlika | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by the crew at Maharlika, a Filipino "pop up" restaurant that features traditional cuisine and an outstanding cocktail program. Tune in to learn more about Filipino culture and food traditions and hear about some interesting new projects on the horizon from the Maharlika crew including sari-sari stores and more! This episode was sponsored by Cain Five. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 33 - Island Creek Oysters | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon drinks some 50 year old cognac and eats oysters with Dana Hale of Island Creek Oyster Farm. Tune in to learn more about the popular and sensual raw seafood that has New York City buzzing. Find out how oyster mating affects taste and how farming is one of the most safe and sustainable ways of raising shellfish and seafood. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 32 - Pernod Ricard | Leslie Pariseau, New York Brand Ambassador for Pernod Ricard & Ria Soler, Bar Smarts Manager join Damon Boelte on this week's episode of The Speakeasy. Learn about some common misconceptions surrounding absinthe and learn more about some of the other products Pernod Ricard has in its portfolio including Pastis. Also find out how the Bar Smarts program is helping educate people in the bar industry all across the country. This episode was sponsored by | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 31 - Jill DeGroff & Dale DeGroff | On a very special episode of The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by artist and author of "Lush Life, Portraits from Behind the Bar", Jill DeGroff and her husband, "The King of Cocktails", Dale DeGroff. Jill and Dave tell incredible stories of their travels and experiences in bars across the world and share their passion for the people on both sides of the bar. Learn how the two met, why they were drawn to drinks and what inspires Jill in her portraits of the people who frequent the bar scene. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. | 9/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 30 - Brian Floyd | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by bartender Brian Floyd of The Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights. Damon & Brian talk about making the transition for "anything goes" to high end bartending service. Brian also discusses The Barman's Fund, which labels itself "A loose association of Dipshit Do-gooders". The Barman's Fund encourages those in the service industry to donate one shifts worth of tips a month to charity. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 29 - Cabell Tomlinson | This week on The Speakeasy Damon is joined by Cabell Tomlinson, bar director of Frankies Spuntino. Cabell discusses her philosophy behind the cocktail programs at the various Frankies locations, and how Italian apertif style drinks inspire her. Find out why vermouth is so misunderstood and how bitters can be more than just a small element of a complex cocktail. Damon & Cabell mix up a delicious American Royal on-air and share their distaste for puree based cocktails. This episode was sponsored by Roberta's. | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 28 - Alie Shaper of Brooklyn Oenology | This week on the Speakeasy Damon has on an old friend, Alie Shaper of Brooklyn Oenology. They talk the growing of Greenpoint and Red Hook as well as finding artists for their unique wine labels(they turn into stickers!). Tune is for a refreshing Riesling tasting and more savory wine talk on The Speakeasy. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market. | 8/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 27 - Bushwick Country Club | This week on The Speakeasy, the studio is packed with the crew from Bushwick Country Club. Tune in for an especially raucous episode of the best cocktail show on the internet as the guys share drinks, explain what a pickleback is, tell ghost stories and have a good time. This episode was sponsored by Roberta's. | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 25 - Tales from Tales of the Cocktail | This week's episode of The Speakeasy sees Damon Boelte sitting down with Steve Schneider of Employees Only, fresh off their award winning weekend at Tales of the Cocktail. Tune in to hear how the crew at Employees Only celebrated being crowned "Best Cocktail Bar in the World". This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 24 - Bittermens Very Small Batch Bitters | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Avery & Janet Glasser of Bittermens Very Small Batch Bitters Company. Tune in to learn more about the history and functionality of bitters in cocktails as Avery and Janet explain how bitters are inherently medicinal and can be used as more than just a bartender tool. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 23 - Combier | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon sits down with Romain Guille, brand rep for Combier USA. Tune in to learn the history of the worlds first triple sec and find out how to best utilize the delicious digestif in your cocktails. Learn how triple sec differs from curacao and how citrus migrated its way to our glasses. This episode was sponsored by The Small Holding Festival. | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 21 - St. John Frizell | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte sits down with St. John Frizell, head of the Red Hook boîte, Fort Defiance. Tune in to learn more about how his personal journey as a bartender and how New Orleans cocktail culture influences John. Also learn what a Sumo Collins is and why David Wondrich approves of it. This episode was sponsored by Just Food. | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 20 - 42Below | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Paul Franich, brand rep for 42 Below Vodka. Learn more about the New Zealand-based vodka and how it all started as a DIY operation in a garage! Find out what The Cocktail World Cup is all about and discover why the kiwis know what they're doing when it comes to drinks! This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 19 - Happy Birthday Damon! | Damon Celebrates his 30th birthday on a heady episode of The Speakeasy with friend, bar manager and reggae/dancehall DJ Shane Feirstein. Tune in as they talk about Jamaican rum, Jamaican music and the Jamaican lifestyle while sipping on rum and listening to some great tracks. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit Surry Farms. | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 18 - Norwegian Invasion! | The studio is packed as Damon & Brian Miller invite from friends from Oslo, Norway to The Speakeasy to remiss on drunken nights, discuss the brilliance of Akvavit and remind listeners that it's not about what you have but how you use it! This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 17 - Tanqueray | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Angus Winchester, Global Brand Ambassador for Tanqueray Gin. Damon & Angus share their love for gin over a Negroni and discuss the differences between the Manhattan Cocktail Classic and Tales of the Cocktail events. Tune in to find out what makes a good Gin & Tonic, and why your grandmother might know best when it comes to gin! This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market. | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 16 - Santa Teresa Rum | This week Damon Boelte invites the team from Santa Teresa Rum to speak about the current rum industry and their new Venezuelan rum products. The main goal of Santa Teresa is to keep the culture and tradition of true rum alive using special brewing techniques to ensure the highest pure quality rum. Watch out for Santa Teresa rum at your local bar! This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information, visit Surry Farms. | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 15 - Ari Form Returns | Ari Form returns to The Speakeasy with a strange strange bottle of Irish Liqueur that tastes like Malibu. What does this mean? You'll have to listen to find out. Tune in as Damon and Ari talk pick-me-up cocktails, Irish whiskey and more on the best spirits show around. This episode was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 14 - Steve Schneider & Vincent Vitek | Things get rowdy on this week's episode of The Speakeasy as host Damon Boelte hangs out with Employees Only's wild bartenders Steve Schneider and Vincent Vitek. Steve and Vincent touch on the brotherhood and camaraderie felt amongst bartenders and explain what it's like working behind a bar with high quality drinks and exceptions that come along with them. Tune in for some ice smashing fun as the crew talks shop and makes a slammin mint julep on-air. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com. | 4/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 13 - Frank Cisneros | This week's guest on The Speakeasy is Frank Cisneros, aka Frankie Cocktails. Frank and Damon discuss how music can influence cocktails and spirits, talk about the decline and rise of Vodka & imagine a post-cocktail bar world. Learn how Frank got started in drinks and find out more about the wonderful world of spirits. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market & Do Something Reel | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 12 - Maxwell Britten | Maxwell Britten is this week's guest on The Speakeasy. Tune in to hear how he became the Beverage Director and Marketing Manager at Maison Premiere and why he thinks people still want to show themselves a good time even during a recession. Learn more about one of his favorite spirits, absinthe, as Maxwell dispels myths and helps listeners understand how to truly appreciate this drink. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. For more information visit www.CainFive.com | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 11 - American Gin Company | On today's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by Scott Krahn, 1/2 of the American Gin Company. Scott talks about the return of gin, and reminds us that it's "essentially flavored vodka". Learn more about gin production, tasting notes and applications and find out why the Averell Damson Gin Liqueur is such a unique product. Sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market. | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 10 - Phil Ward | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by former head bartender of Death & Co. Phil Ward, currently of Mayahuel. Phil discusses his interest in agave based spirits and tequila cocktails as well as the past, present and future of agave production in Mexico. Tune in to learn more about the Tequila Interchange Project, a venture dedicated to promoting awareness about the culture of tequila for industry professionals in USA and Mexico. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.SurryFarms.com | 3/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 9 - Nic Cowles | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by Nic Cowles of Minibar. Nic talks about the community vibe of Minibar and how it serves as a warm and familiar place for those in the service industry to come relax at after a shift. Tune in to hear why Yelp reviews are hardly helpful and why you might not actually know what a real Manhattan tastes like. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. For more information visit www.CainFive.com | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 8 - USBG | Tune into the latest episode of The Speakeasy hosted by Damon Boelte. This week he highlights the United States Bartenders Guild. Tune in and hear from Jason Littrell of The Randolph at Broome & preview guest Nick Jarrett about how the Bartenders Guild helps protect our bar talent and opens an endless amount of networking possibilities for bartenders all over the country. Learn more at www.USBG.org. This episode was sponsored by the Museum of Food & Drink. | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 7 - Nick Jarrett | This week on a special one-hour long episode of The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte sits down and chats with friend and bartending troubadour Nick Jarrett. Nick talks about his experience at Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co and how he successfully managed to split his time equally between NYC & Philly. Tune in to hear stories about Bill Murray, tequilla, hotel room Old Fashioned's, and a forthcoming mobile green bar. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 6 - Brad Farran | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Brad Farran of The Clover Club. Brad explains how he went from running a record label in North Carolina to moving to New York to become one of the city's premier bartenders. Tune in and hear why Brad love cream drinks, how he uses Sherry in creating cocktails and find out the story behind his Midnight to 6 cocktail. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. For more information visit http://www.hearstranch.com | 2/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 5 - Ian Wolff | This week on The Speakeasy Damon is joined by Ian Wolff, Wine & Spirits editor at La Cucina Italiana. They discuss the collaborative nature of writing and the transition from the kitchen to the pen. Tune in and learn how good grappe can derail any conversation and why being behind a bar talking to people everyday is an art in itself. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.surryfarms.com | 2/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 4 - Ari Form | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by Ari Form of the JakeWalk. Ari & Damon discuss everything from Damon's huge hands to Ari's time spend at Pluck-U. Tune in and hear more about why a sense of community is so important in Brooklyn and why it's not always easy to gracefully kick people out of a bar. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market. | 2/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 3 - Adam Kolesar | On the third installment of The Speakeasy, Damon sits down with Adam Kolesar, tiki drink expert and proprietor of Brooklyn Orgeat Works. The two sit down to discuss the origins of the traditional Mai Tai and how it's been lost in modern cocktail culture. Tune in the find out where you can go for an authentic tiki experience in New York City, and how rum profiles matter more than you might expect in the execution of an excellent cocktail. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. For more information visit www.surryfarms.com | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 2 - Thomas Waugh | This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte is joined by guest Thomas Waugh, head bartender at NYC's Death & Co. Damon and Thomas discuss the similarities and differences in style between East and West coast cocktail culture and the rise of Fernet Branca. Tune in to learn more about cocktail competitions, transitioning from bartending to consulting and why you should NOT throw shot glasses against the wall. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Speakeasy - Episode 1 - Brian Miller | On the innaugral episode of The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte overcomes a brief power outage in the studio and chats with friend & colleague Brian Miller, formerly of Death & Company. Brian explains how he went from a food runner as a fresh New York transplant to becoming one of the best bartenders the city has to offer. Later in the show, Damon & Brian discuss Tiki cocktail culture and history and how under appreciated these fruity rum based drinks are these days. Tune in and learn more about cocktail culture in New York City. This episode was brought to you by Tekserve's E-Waste events. For more information visit www.tekserve.com/recycing. | 1/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 60 Episodes |
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