From ancient pilgrims to victorian gentlemen, the flask has been satisfying humanity's thirst for centuries. To find out all about it listen to this week's episode of Neat!

Neat! Chambord and the French Martini

Jan 26th, 2024 31m 15s

This week on Neat! we're discussing the 80's classic not-tini, the French Martini, and it's iconic ingredient Chambord. Cheers!

Neat! The Brooklyn Cocktail

Jan 23rd, 2024 46m 47s

This week on Neat! we travel around Teylor's favorite borough of NYC tasting all the variations on a classic made in its honor. Cheers!

Neat! Episode 54: More Patreon Questions! Part 1

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 7m

We're answering your Patreon questions again! Join us again next week for Part 2!Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music!To send your questions check out our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecast

Neat! Episode 44: Humphrey Bogart

May 18th, 2020 1h 19m

This week we're discussing another famous drinker, Humphrey Bogart! (His life, how he drank, and what he drank on and off screen.)Find our Patreon here! www.patreon.com/neatboozecastThank you to ABSRDST for our theme music!Join us this Frid

Neat! Episode 43: Pop Wine, Wine Coolers and Alcopops

May 11th, 2020 1h 8m

Tackling the extensive world of wine seems a little daunting, so we're talking about wine's fun yet problematic cousin, wine coolers! With Hard Seltzer corning the market on light and convenient adult beverages, we're taking a trip through the

Neat! Episode 42: Mezcal

May 4th, 2020 1h 7m

This week we're honoring the national spirit of Mexico and telling the story of Mezcal! Find our Patreon at www.patreon.com/neatboozecastThank you ABSRDST for our theme music!Join us for a live-stream on our YouTube Channel this Friday!

Neat! Episode 41: Campari and the Evolution of the Negroni

Apr 27th, 2020 43m 56s

This week we're talking about Campari and the unique cocktails that were made for it. Today The Campari Group is a powerhouse among liquor brands, but this spirited aperitif has humble beginnings. Thank you for ABSRDST for our theme music!Fi

Neat! Episode 40: HEMINGWAY!

Apr 24th, 2020 56m 31s

We're FINALLY talking about Hemingway! Join us for a discussion about the highly nuanced man who defined the American postmodern style of writing and captured our curiosity with his discerning palate, all while experiencing the world at large a

Neat! Episode 39: Cachaça, Caipirinha and Brazilian Drinking Culture

Apr 15th, 2020 47m 43s

We're going on another trip...in our minds at least! Brazil is the exclusive producer of that fruity, grassy, distilled spirit made from fresh sugar cane juice. Although the country is also Cachaça's number one consumer, that far from sums up t

Neat! Episode 38: 80s Cocktails

Apr 10th, 2020 1h 21m

We are living in challenging times...so let's visit a different time, one that was a not-so-great time for cocktails--The 80s! This question was inspired by a question from a listener and Patreon supporter, thanks Dorothy!Thank you to ABSRDST

Neat! Episode 34: Booze Idioms

Mar 2nd, 2020 34m 59s

This week we're bringing you booze-related idioms! When it comes to this subject, we could talk about it until we're blue in the face, but we won't chew the fat--these are just the pick of the litter!Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music!I

Neat! Episode 32: An Old Fashioned Cocktail Story

Feb 17th, 2020 55m 45s

We've got some more Patreon questions (and answers!) And this week is all about one of our favorite classics, the Old Fashion. Whether you like it prepared with Brandy, muddled with fruit or in true "old fashioned" fashion, we've got you covere

Neat! Episode 29: Patreon Questions Answered!

Jan 27th, 2020 49m 8s

We love our Patreon members, so we decided to answer some of the great questions you sent in! Today we heard questions from Aidan, Alicia, Joe, Trevor, and Anna!Thanks to ABSRDST for our theme music!To join our Patreon, visit this link!https

Neat! Episode 27: Dry January

Jan 13th, 2020 44m 6s

We're back! This week we're diving into the trend that's been on a lot of folk's minds for the last few New Years, Dry January. We'll talk about how it got started, as well as how it has influenced attitudes about sobriety. Thank you to ABSRDS

Neat! Episode 25: Here We Come A'Wassailling! (and Mumming)

Dec 23rd, 2019 35m 59s

We've got an episode just in time for the festivities! This week we learned about the strange tradition of Wassail, and its jolly companion, Mumming!To join our Patreon, follow this link! Tis the season for supporting independent makers!https

Neat! Episode 24: A Milk Punch in the Egg Nog

1 Dec 16th, 2019 27m 36s

Its the Holiday season...Whoop Dee DOO! This week we're bringing you an episode all about Egg Nog, Milk Punch, and their common ancestor Posset.Here's the link to join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecastThank you to ABSRDST fo

Neat! Episode 22: Repeal Day

Dec 2nd, 2019 42m

This week marks the 86th year since the U.S. decided Prohibition wasn't a great idea. To celebrate, we're talking about some of the causes leading to the ratification of the 18th amendment, as well as some creative tactics Breweries used in ord

Neat! Episode 21: Gobble Gobble

Nov 25th, 2019 41m 18s

This week we're bringing you the history of the original party drink PUNCH and dishing up the details of the ever elusive Wild Turkey Funk.To join our Patreon, click here!https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecastThank you to ABSRDST for our the

Neat! Episode 20: Hoppy Days Are Here Again

Nov 18th, 2019 46m 14s

We'd like to take this hoportunity to bring you an episode on the history of IPAs and also bring back one of our favorite historical figures, Hildegard von Bingen.Join our Patreon through this link!https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecastThank

Neat! Episode 19: Ice Ice Shakey

1 Nov 11th, 2019 41m 24s

This week we are talking about the history of two elements in your cocktail you may have overlooked! Our first story was inspired by Jesse, one of our Patreon supporters, who asked about the history of ice in cocktails. Our second story shakes

Neat Episode 18: Mead and the Bees

Nov 4th, 2019 40m 11s

This week we answer a Patreon question from Stella and talk about the spirit derived from fermented honey, Mead! It's perhaps the oldest spirit and it's recent revival sparked an important conversation about protecting a precious endangered spe

Neat! Episode 17: Alewives and The Legend of Cutty Sark

1 Oct 28th, 2019 38m 32s

This week we're telling you some spooky "spirited" witch tales! Happy Halloween!!!Thank you to ABSRDST for our theme music!Click here to join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/neatboozecastDon't forget to check out the visual companion t

Neat! Episode 11: Moonshine and NASCAR

Sep 16th, 2019 29m 32s

The history of Moonshine is full of hijinks! This week our episode comes from another one of our lovely Patreon contributors, Nicole! Why is there moonshine in the liquor store? Isn't moonshine illegal? Can it cause blindness? What does NASCAR

Neat! Episode 10: Bitter Truth

Sep 9th, 2019 39m 39s

Here's the truth about Bitters, sometimes a spoonful of sugar isn't enough to help the medicine go down. This week we talk about how bitters originated, when they started appearing in cocktails, and the secret recipe of Angostura. We also answe