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The Cocktail Academy — 81 episodes

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Ian Burrell: Rum, Rolling Stones and the Story Behind the Global Rum Ambassador

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Women, Tequila & Representation | Grace González & Tiffanie Barriere

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Why Plantation Rum Became Planteray | Alexandre Gabriel on Rum, Risk & Reinvention

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Inside AJABU: The Rise of Africa's Cocktail Culture

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Leo Robitschek: What Would People Miss If Your Bar Closed?

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Behind the Scenes at Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026 in Amsterdam

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The Secret Behind Maybe Sammy's Success | Stefano Catino

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Bourbon, Brand Advocacy & Hospitality Careers with Benji Purslow

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Inside Sip & Guzzle with Steve Schneider

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The Cocktail Apps Bartenders Actually Use

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Julie Reiner: Hospitality, Mentorship and the Noise of Modern Bartending

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Inside Casements: Building a Modern Irish Bar in San Francisco

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Inside Scarfes Bar: Building a World-Class Cocktail Menu with Andy Loudon and Kris Bazys

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Tiny Cocktails, Big Ideas with Tyler Zielinski

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Lindsey Johnson on Trust, Care & the Real ROI of Bartender Education

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Martinis, Standards, and Great Hospitality with Declan McGurk

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Saeed “Hawk” House on Bartending, Cocktail Content Creation & Making Drinks Fun Again

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Sother Teague (Amor y Amargo): Bitterness, Balance & the Beauty of Saying No

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Kiki Lounge: Building a Tropical Bar on a Not-So-Tropical Island

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Emma Janzen: Translating Bartender Brilliance into the Written Word

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Lost Irish: The Tim Herlihy Interview

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How to Taste with Mandy Naglich: Unlocking Flavor, Aroma & becoming a better taster

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The Whiskey Bible with Noah Rothbaum

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David Wondrich: From Imbibe! to the Oxford Companion and beyond.

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From Pastor to Cocktail Creator: Jordan Hughes, the High-Proof Preacher

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Live from Bourbon Street: The Irish House at Tales 2025

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Toby Maloney: The Craft, Chaos & Calm of The Violet Hour

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My Tales of the Cocktail Debrief : Frozen Irish Coffees, Light-Up Ice Cubes and Amazing People

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Behind the Book, The Cocktail Balance 2.0 with Stanislav Harcinik

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Preston Lee: Hospitality That Sticks

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The Carbonation Episode: How Two Bartenders Bottled a Movement

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Jeff Morgenthaler: Cocktails, Calculators & Cutting the BS

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Flavour First: A New Way to Taste with Reece Sims of Flavor Camp

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From Finance to Fernet: Kara Newman’s Journey in Spirits Journalism

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Not Barspoon TV: Real Talk from the Service Trenches with Marco Ortiz

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What It Really Takes to Win World Class: Keegan McGregor Breaks It Down

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The Educated Barfly: Why Technique, Not Trends, Builds Better Bars

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Jawbox & the Belfast Cut: Gerry White’s Blueprint for Great Bars

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Erick Castro - Bartender at Large

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Sugar, Neon & Mistakes: Educating Your Palate Through the Worst Cocktails Ever

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Spritz Season: How the Spritz Took Over the World

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Potatoes, Passion & Peated Whiskey: The Muff Liquor Story

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Jillian Vose on Crafting Cocktails and Creating Outwalker Irish Whiskey

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Inside El Gallo Altanero with Freddy Andreasson

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The Ultimate Guide to Cocktail Garnishes: Tips for Flavor, Aroma & Presentation

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Shaken or Stirred? When to Use Each Technique Like a Pro

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Cocktail Bitters 101: The Secret Ingredient Every Bartender Needs

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The Ultimate Margarita Guide: History, Myths & Best Recipes

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Coffee & Cocktails – The Craft of Coffee Cocktails

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Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr. Lyan) Breaking the Rules of Bartending

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Essential Cocktail Books You Need in Your Library

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Cachaça Uncovered: A Deep Dive with Raf Agapito

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2025 Drink Trends: What’s Shaking in the Cocktail World

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Sleighing the Season: Easy and Festive Christmas Cocktails for Everyone

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The Creamy, Boozy World of Eggnog 🍹🎄

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World Class Bartending: Emily Doherty’s Story of Passion, Persistence, and Innovation

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The Rise of Savory Cocktails: Pushing the Flavor Boundaries

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Unpacking "The Bartender's Pantry" with Jim Meehan

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Building the Bar Industry: Lessons in Hospitality with Sean Finter

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The Agave Experience: Unfiltered Insights with Lucas Assis

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Squeeze the Day: Mastering Citrus in Cocktails

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020: Chilling with Camper: The art of Clear Ice.

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019: Behind the Bar with Kaitlyn Stewart: Crafting Likeable Cocktails for Everyone

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018: Ice Cold Genius: Mr Panda's Revolutionary Freezing Methods

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017: Exploring Vermouth: Mark Ward’s Journey from Bartender to Brand Founder

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016: Reviving Poitín: Dave Mulligan’s Mission to Modernise Ireland’s Native Spirit

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015: How Chris Leavitt Built Not Just a Bartender: Cocktail Content Creation Secrets

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014: The Indie Bartender: Danil Nevsky’s Wild Ride in the Global Cocktail Scene

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013: Exploring the Bramble: From Dick Bradsell’s Original to Modern Twists

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012: The Evolution of Irish Whiskey: Insights from Barry Chandler, Founder of Stories & Sips

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011: Equal Measure Cocktails: The Secret to Easy, Balanced Mixology

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010: Shaking Up the Industry with Lynnette Marrero

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009: Mastering Tequila with Julio Bermejo

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008: Mastering Syrups for Cocktails: A Guide to Creating Simple, Rich, and Flavored Syrups

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007: King Cocktail: A Conversation with Dale DeGroff

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006: The Art of Batching Cocktails: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Effortless Entertaining

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005: From Belfast to the Big Apple: Jack McGarry's Journey to Crafting the World's Best Cocktails at The Dead Rabbit

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004 Home Bar Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Must-Have Booze for Perfect Cocktails

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002: Essential Bar Tools for Home Bartenders: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Perfect Cocktails

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003: Inside McConnell’s Distillery: Crafting Premium Irish Whiskey with Graeme Miller

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001: From Belfast to The Dead Rabbit: Sean Muldoon's Cocktail Journey and Award-Winning mentality

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