Assemblage Beverage Podcast

Put on your seat belt, because Mason + Adam are going off the beaten path on this episode. They talk about their favorite forgotten back bar bottles and which ones you should add to your collection. They talk about the sweet and sour rhubarb liquor and the hot and spicy jalapeño liquor before they get bitter about different styles of amaro.

Question of the Day: What do you keep on the back bar that would surprise almost anybody?

As the fall approaches, the beverages we are pouring are taking a turn. Whiskey is in the drivers seat now, so take a back seat gin (don not worry Negroni and Martini, you are safe in the passenger seat). Mason jump starts the podcast with a run down of whiskey history and the different styles of this popular distilled beverage! The boys then go into their favorite whiskey brands, some great cocktail recommendations, and some alternatives to this brown spirit if you aren't 'feeling whiskey'.

Question of the day: What is the perfect transition beverage between ‘Gin Season’ and ‘Whiskey Season’?

Episode forty-seven goes out to all of those individuals who find pleasure in writing an essay on Yelp about a sub-par meal. That is right, this one is about the Keyboard Warrior! These days, with social media and all of the online review platforms, everyone is a critic! And we are here to critique those critics, and give our opinion on who you (as a diner) should actually listen to! We wrap up the podcast talking Michelin Guide, Eater Articles, and dreaded Health Inspections!

Question of the Day: What red flag would you need to see to not eat at a specific restaurant?

Are you ready for some light hearted industry gripes? If so, you have stumbled onto the right podcast! Mason + Adam talk about the subtle (and maybe not so subtle) instances that occur in restaurants that they notice while they are working and dining. Bad wine and beverage lists, staff eating at side stations, and not doing side work are a few of these gear grinding events that give the boys industry nightmares. Some of these are even brought to light in 'The Bear', which gave some pleasant, but scary flashbacks to their many years in the industry.

But hey, its not always bad! There are the days that you will get to see the sun, eat dinner before midnight, or drink more water than coffee!

Question of the Day: What is the one thing you notice every time you go out?

Episode 45 has got us feeling down in the dirt, as we talk about world-wide farming as well as viniculture! The podcast starts off talking about Mason's recent vacation beverages and we check in on his barrel aged cocktail! The boys then talk about global farming and they jump into discussing viniculture, or the cultivation of grapevines for winemaking! Learn about how terroir plays a role in how grapes grow and how it effects what you taste in the glass!

They finish with the question of the day: What are some of your favorite characteristics in wine?

Mason + Adam chat about all things wood in Episode 44 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast! They talk about different types of wood barrels and what each of those types of barrels brings to the table in terms of flavor and price! They then talk about barrel aging their own cocktails and chop down the barrier on how you can do it at home! They finish out the podcast with their question/answer of the day: 'Tell us your favorite experience with a barrel aged cocktail'

Are you tired of drinking beers while on the course? Are you looking to step up your golf game with some pretentious beverages? Regardless of your answers to either of those questions, you are going to want to hear Mason + Adam's recipe for success (or disaster) on the course!

The boys start the podcast off with what they drank during their weekend rounds. Adam then taps in for double bogey while wondering if wine or canned cocktails are the newest and best beverage for 18 holes, or if it is better to stick to old reliable!

Question of the Day: What is the most elite beverage for a hot summer day on the course?

The best time to do a shot of your favorite liquor is now, so grab a shot and listen to episode 42 of The Assemblage Beverage Podcast! The boys start off the podcast by showing off a giveaway with Mason + Adam's favorite beverage items! Go to our Instagram to enter! The winner will be announced on July 7, 2023.

They then jump into the importance of doing a shot and beer combo after a long shift in the hospitality industry. Adam goes off on a rant wondering why people stock their bars with handles of liquor and they wrap up the podcast with viral social media shots that they would mix and put to rest some that they think should stay on the internet.

Question of the Day: What is your favorite shot recipe that you have come across?

Mason + Adam are back at it on episode 41 talking about luxury wine and spirits brands. Adam starts off the podcast by telling a tale about his rattling experience while buying a luxury spirit at Total Wine. They then get into talking about their experiences drinking luxury spirits and which brands they think stand up to their top tier pricing. They finish the podcast by talking about the brands that have gotten too big for their bottles.

Question of the Day: What is your experience drinking a luxury brand and was it worth the price?