It’s been a year (to the day), but the Speaking Easy Podcast is coming to you live through the airwaves again! First, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. To those who don’t but still have the day off, a merry day of drinkin’ to you! To thos

#106: Year Two in Review (Plus a Major Announcement)

Dec 26th, 2017 1h 9m

It’s the conclusion of another great year of the Speaking Easy Podcast, and we got into what’s become an annual tradition—having a one or two too many (which, believe it or not, is not our normal “being a better drinker” and having a conversati

#105 - Jeff Cioletti and The Drinkable Globe

Dec 19th, 2017 40m 42s

This was a fun one for us to record, and it was the first time we recorded with a live audience! We had Jeff on our show the first time fairly early and he trusted us enough to a) hang out with us off the air and b) come back on the show.The p

#104: Vodka Tasting with Modern Bar Cart

Dec 12th, 2017 41m 39s

Well, it must be of great surprise that we’d willingly and not compelled by a court somewhere submit ourselves to a vodka tasting, based on how we’ve typically treated vodka on this show. But when our good friend Eric Kozlik, the Chief Executiv

#103: Stocking a Home Bar - Bottle Recommendations

Dec 5th, 2017 52m 5s

This week Alex & Jordan answer a question we’ve gotten for our entire 2 years, and only ever answered in spurts: what bottle should I pick up? And we try to answer that question with a few of our favorite recurring bottles from our bars. The p

#102 – Winetails or Wine Cocktails

Nov 28th, 2017 31m 33s

We know, we know—we haven’t done a wine episode. And this still isn’t it. But we felt that we owed our listeners some version of an episode dedicated to the fruit of the vine, in addition to our Sangria episode, and so we hope we came through w

#101: Holiday Cocktails – Second Edition

Nov 21st, 2017 28m 8s

While Alex really wanted to call this “Holiday-Drinkin’ #2 – Festive Boogaloo” in honor of the best movie about dancing ever (Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo), here is our second edition of Holiday cocktails. Seasons drinking!The post Episode #1

#100 – Dessert Cocktails

Nov 14th, 2017 44m 59s

We’re turning 100! No, that’s not about our age, but this is the Speaking Easy Podcast’s 100th episode! We’re so glad to have made it here, so we are celebrating—with dessert! Dessert cocktails can be a great punctuation to a great meal or a mo

Episode #099: Interview with Blair Reynolds

Nov 7th, 2017 44m 20s

Blair Reynolds is a devoted drink aficionado and an innovative bartender and a well-loved bar owner based in Portland, Oregon. His dedication to sharing his passion for tropical libations and tiki culture is unmatched.The post Episode #099 – I

#098: Salt and Pepper Cocktails

Oct 31st, 2017 36m

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#097: Halloween Cocktails

Oct 24th, 2017 37m 23s

It’s the SPOOKIEST time of the year—and we’re throwing parties! Classing it up a bit can be a bit of a task, but we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve.The post Episode #097 – Halloween Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Episode #096: Amaretto Cocktails

Oct 17th, 2017 31m 35s

Amaretto is a sweet, almond-flavored, Italian liqueur associated with Saronno, Italy (thus the name for one of the most popular brands, Disaronno). Most well-known versions are made from almonds but some are made from a base of apricot pits. Th

#095: American Gin

Oct 10th, 2017 29m 4s

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Episode #094: Coffee Cocktails

Oct 3rd, 2017 44m 4s

While we don’t always suggest mixing caffeine and alcohol (Red Bull & Vodka is on the permanent “no way” list), coffee offers an intriguing flavor partner to many drinks. From vermouth to Amari, to all sorts of brown liquors, there’s a lot to o

#093: Interview with Bourbon Historian Michael Veach

Sep 26th, 2017 50m 17s

There are a few times when our podcast has allowed us the opportunity to meet someone we've followed and admired for a number of years, whether it's an author, a distiller, or a bartender. To close our group of episodes during Bourbon Heritage

#092: Interview with Newman Miller

Sep 19th, 2017 49m 52s

In this week’s episode: We chat with Newman Miller, Chef-Owner of Star Hill Provisions at Maker’s Mark Distillery. Newman was born and raised in central Kentucky, and went to culinary school in Louisville. After several years of cooking in Ind

Episode #091: Interview with David Scheurich and Lisa Wicker

Sep 12th, 2017 1h 24m

In this episode we chat with Dave Scheurich, Former Distiller at Woodford Reserve and Whisky Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, and Lisa Wicker, owner and principal at Saints and Monsters Distillery Consulting. The conversation was

Episode #090: Bourbon Heritage Month

Sep 5th, 2017 43m 21s

Happy Bourbon Heritage Month from the Speaking Easy Crew! We're going full bourbon this month, bringing you several episodes based on our favorite native spirit. Toast with us all month with episodes, amazing guests, and other features.The pos

#089: Rum and Rum Cocktails

Aug 29th, 2017 32m 8s

Where has all the rum gone?! Also, how did it take us until episode 89 to do a pure rum episode? We apologize. The post Episode #089 – Rum and Rum Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

#088: Interview with Emma Janzen, author of Mezcal

Aug 22nd, 2017 55m 23s

We talk with Emma Janzen, author of Mezcal. Emma is a journalist, photographer, and editor based in Chicago, where she currently works as the digital content editor at Imbibe Magazine.The post Episode #088 – Interview with Emma Janzen appeared

Episode #087: Frozen Cocktails

Aug 15th, 2017 49m 52s

While a slushie machine is *probably* impractical for the home bartender, frozen drinks are fantastic for hot summer days. The great thing about Frozen cocktails for the home bartender is that you can experiment/hide mistakes easily.The post E

Episode #086 - Pisco Cocktails

Aug 8th, 2017 34m 19s

This week on the Speaking Easy Podcast, Alex and Jordan head south for the border, to South America, to visit with one of the great unaged spirits of the globe, Pisco.The post Episode #086 – Pisco Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

#085: Elderflower Liqueur Cocktails

Aug 1st, 2017 43m 37s

While you may know of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, there are many other excellent brands to explore and more than enough cocktails to try them in. The post Episode #085 – Elderflower Liqueur Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.

Episode #084: Pimm's Cup Cocktails

Jul 25th, 2017 44m 48s

Put on your best sundress or pastel colored slacks and grab a cold Pimm's Cup, before joining us out on the croquet field. No, not a pimp cup, a Pimm's Cup. What is a Pimm's Cup you ask? Let us tell you.The post Episode #084 – Pimm’s Cup Cockt

Episode #083: The Research of Drinking

Jul 18th, 2017 47m 26s

This is a bit of a different episode, where Alex and Jordan turn one of their trademarked* phrases, “Research & Drinkin’,” to tackle a little about their process for finding inspiration.The post Episode #083 – The Research of Drinking appeared