On this episode I’m speaking with a fellow podcaster, Kenny Coleman, who is a co-host of the Bourbon Pursuit podcast. I really enjoyed having a chance to talk with another podcaster, and we definitely talk about how Kenny and his co-host, Ryan, met and ultimately started their show.
But from there we focused on Kenny, his experience from the University of Kentucky to today, and how his relationship with bourbon has changed over time. Kenny has some really good stories that he shared, and great perspective on the bourbon industry and how it’s changing. I hope you guys enjoy this one, cheers!
Bourbon Pursuit Instagram: @bourbonpursuit
Bourbon Pursuit Website: http://bourbonpursuit.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
If you’re not familiar with who Ivy is, here’s a few of her accomplishments:
-In 2015, Ivy was named the bartender of the year at Tales of the Cocktail, which is an annual conference for the spirits industry
-She’s currently the owner of Leyenda, which Travel Magazine named one of the top 10 cocktail bars in Brooklyn
-She’s the co-founder of Speed Rack, an all female speed bartending competition, that has raised over $700,000 for breast cancer research
In short, she’s a badass.
ALSO: Leyenda is having a winter pop-up called Slayenda, which Ivy described as half Christmas, half Beyonce, which is starting next week, November 29th through Christmas.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, cheers folks!
Lyeneada’s Website: http://leyendabk.com/
Ivy Mix Instagram: @ivymix
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
On this episode I’m speaking with Talia, who started the cocktail blog Twoforthebar. Like me, Talia had a transformative experience at a bar that changed her relationship with booze forever, and her story was a fascinating one to hear. Talia also had a really great perspective on how the combination of her blog and her day job are working together to challenge her in some different ways, I thought that was a really interesting insight and one that I don’t think I’ve heard before on the show.
We also talked about her first time drinking, drinking culture growing up, her prior writing experience, why she got started as a social worker, and more. Hope you all all enjoy, cheers folks!
Twoforthebar Website: http://twoforthebar.ca/
Twoforthebar Instagram: @twoforthebar
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Chelsea created the blog and Instagram account Ritual and Craft. Because she's based out of Salt Lake City, I had a chance to meet Chelsea and have this interview in person before I left, which makes this the first face to face interview I’ve had for the show.
Chelsea and I talked about everything from the Salt Lake foodie scene and the start of the craft cocktail movement in Utah, some of the quirky Utah laws around liquor, including things like the Zion Current, her experience growing up in a Mormon family, tattoos, favorite author and poets, and first trips to New York City.
I had a great time talking with Chelsea, and I hope you all enjoy. Cheers folks.
Ritual and Craft Website: https://ritualandcraft.com/
Ritual and Craft Instagram: @ritualandcraft
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
This episode is an interview with Nate Whitehouse, one of the co-founders of Avua Cachaça. Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit that’s made from sugarcane, and it’s actually the oldest spirit that we know of from the Western Hemisphere. Nate and I dive into this and several other aspects that make Cachaça truly unique. Nate and I also talked about his personal story, from how he found out of about Cachaça, his trips to Brazil, and his story before he got involved with this spirit, and that ranges everywhere from the human genome project to law school.
Hope you all enjoy this one, cheers!
Avua Cachaça Website: http://www.avuacachaca.com.br/
Avua Cachaça Instagram: @avuacachaca
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast
Greg Dillon runs the blog Great Drams, which explores the world of whisky. He also has a recently published book, The Great Drams of Scotland, which we talk about towards the end of our conversation. I have to say that Greg knows a lot about the US and American culture, and has seen more of the country then many Americans I know. We also talk about Greg’s work as a brand strategist, how he got started with his blog, and the philosophy that he had behind all of his content.
Also, if you order Greg’s book from the link below, he will send you a signed copy. I had a great time speaking with Greg, and I’m confident that this is one you’ll all enjoy. Cheers!
Great Drams Website: http://www.greatdrams.com/
Great Drams Book: http://www.greatdrams.com/product/greatdrams-scotland-book-greg-dillon/
Great Drams Instagram: @greatdramsgreg
Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/
Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypocast