Contemplating Cocktails with Keith

In this episode we discuss brandy and how it's made. Also different versions including  Armagnac, cognac, american brandies, and fruit brandies. Keith delves a bit into American brandies. Adding a little pepper to the episode we take a visit the store Wonder Women Estate Sales in Lansing's Old Town. One more thing. Don't sleep on Hennessy. There's a deep history with that particular cognac. And finally we share a recipe that your favorite bartender won't roll their eyes if you ask for this version of a Brandy Alexander.

[ Copper & Kings American Brandy Company ]

Rum is the spirit. We talk about how rum began and how it is produced. There's some time spent on discussing different types of rums that have different flavors. More specifically Bacardi, Mount Gay, Dameisolle Rhum, and why there's an 'h' in the word rum. And to round out the show with a Rum Punch recipe.

In this episode we try to talk about mezcal. Nonetheless, Metro Melik meanders around the life history of Keith Buchele. In this episode we learn about his home and work history that lead him to be the general manager of Soup Spoon Cafe. There are a lot of laughs.

We FINALLY talk about a spirit and it is mezcal. If you are not familiar with this spirit, and even if you are, you'll be sure to enjoy our discussion about mezcal. We also talk about what foods pair well with it. And Keith has a simple cocktail recipe for you to try.