Fermented Adventure The Podcast

This episode feature Eileen Wayner of Tales of the Cocktail.

In 2001 Tales of the Cocktail began as a walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The desire was to have conversations, explore spirits and to learn. Twenty one years later TOTC is the leading drinks based cocktail/festival. This week long conference takes place at the Ritz Carlton. There are activations and parties that are scattered throughout the city as well. This year they offered 65 seminars providing education on a wide variety of topics. Attendees had their share of tastings and celebrations to enjoy and there was no shortage of libations to imbibe on. The featured bartenders showed off their amazing skills and creativity showcasing spirits, flavorings and a feast for the senses. The experiences are endless during this 5 day extravaganza. We hear from Eileen about the highlights of 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024.

www.TalesOfTheCocktail.org - Facebook

Highlights From our Discussion:

The Ritz Carlton

New Orleans, LA

Singapore Tourism Board

Cocktail Apprentice Program

Johnson & Wales University

YouTube Channel for TOTC

Spirited Awards

Tiffanie Barriere

This episode features Stacy Jurich of Boochy Mama's Kombucha.

Stacy first learned how to make kombucha while living in Hawaii. She was house sitting for someone and they asked her to take care of their kombucha while they were away. She was hooked on the magic al tonic and she began brewing at home. Stacy continued to hone her craft and pretty much peddled into her business. In 2015 she opened the doors of her business. Boochy Mama's is full of character and flavor. It's creative and refreshing. Visit the website... type in Fermented at checkout for your 10% discount.

23 N. Huron St. , Warehouse B, Toledo, OH 43604 - 567.318.2240 - www.Boochymama.com - Facebook

Highlights From our Conversation:

Toledo, OH

Kombucha Brewers International

This episode features Calum Leslie of Spearhead Whisky.

Spearhead Whisky is a 100% single grain malted barley which is distilled in a coffey style still. Finished in ex-bourbon barrels and then the liquid spends time in infrared toasted virgin American oak barrels. This creates a spirit that is sweet, light and super approachable for a Scotch whisky. Calum came to Loch Lomond distillery in 2019 as head of innovation. His desire was to introduce new consumers in the brand. This whisky is definitely spearheading a movement. They are doing things differently. Creating new fans one at a time. Pick up your own bottle or order it at the bar. Either neat or as a cocktail. This may become your new favorite and everyday drinker.

www.SpearheadWhisky.com - Facebook

Highlights From our Discussion:

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Dragons' Den

Tobermory Distillery

Nauticus

Hoot The Redeemer

Better Bar Show

Ghost Ice System

IrnBru

Michael Henry

This Episode features Alfonso Esquivias Gonzalez and Erik Silva of Cocktails & Spirits Podcast.

We spoke with Alfonso and Erik to discuss a plethora of subjects. Alfonso is a bartender who is dedicated to his trade. In 2021 he began a journey to discover more about cocktails. He experimented with different recipes. That's where Erik comes in. He and friends sampled the magic elixirs that Alfonso created. Tequila became a major focus of the next rabbit hole that they went down. Their podcast was created to speak with those that share their passion. We enjoy, taste and share Valor Spirits while meandering through our lively discussion.

Highlights From Our Discussion:

Drinks With Fonz

Agave Thread's Co.

Mama's Comfort Food & Cocktails

The Agave Social Club Podcast

Tales of the Cocktail

Matt Pietrek

Liberty Gin

Ghost Ice System

Valor Spirits

Revel Spirits

This Episode features Tony Gonzales of Ghost Ice System.

Ghost ice System is a way to make crystal clear ice cubes from tap water. This is perfect for bars, restaurants and home use. This is craft ice at its finest. This all came to Tony in 2013. He was set to do a cocktail competition and he wanted to add something that would help his cocktail stand out. It was then that Ghost Ice was conceived. This episode takes us into Tony's creative mind. He rarely stops thinking and looking for ways to perfect items at the bar or cocktails. Here we learn more about Ghost Ice... Simple... Clear... Endless

[email protected] - 213-255-5473 - Facebook - www.GhostIceSystem.com

Highlights From our Discussion:

William Grant

Hendrix Gin

Coleman Coolers

Biltmore Los Angeles

BarSmarts

Tales of the Cocktail

Svalbard

The Ice Designer

This episode features ⁠Matt Pietrek The Cocktail Wonk⁠.

It all started about 15 years ago with the love of tiki cocktails. The more that Matt learned the more excited he got. He took his writing experience and turned it into the Cocktail Wonk Blog. For Matt it's the flavor, the run and the exotic fruits that make the tiki cocktails appealing to him. Beach Bum Berry's, Sippin' Safari Book helped all of this to click into place for him. This episode highlights history, rum, tiki and an overall passion for being a Wonk.

www.WonkPress.com - Instagram

Highlights From our Discussion:

Jeff "Beachbum" Berry

David Wondrich

Martin Cave - Smugglers Cove

3 Dots and a Dash

The Inferno Room

Wonk

Minimalist Tiki

Rumba

Jason Alexander

Privateer Rum Distillery

Modern Caribbean Rum

Wonk Press

This episode features ⁠Ken Oka of ⁠iichiko Shochu.

We met up with Ken Oka at Tales of The Cocktail to discuss what's been happening with iichiko since we spoke last. They have a new release. iichiko Special, which comes out this Autumn. It is aged in American white oak and sherry casks. They're even using a special yeast to produce the amazing flavor. When you see it available add this one to your collection.

www.iichiko.com - Facebook

Highlights From our Discussion:

Tales of The Cocktail

iichiko Podcast Interview

This episode features Jackie Williams of Bar Convent Brooklyn.

Bar Convent Brooklyn was back in Industry City for 2023. This years event was expanded to occupy more space. The booths and activations were bigger and even better. BCB is a party where business gets done. 4,500 industry professionals attended over 2 days. There were 198 brands represented and visitors came from 51 countries and 46 states. 475,000 spirit samples were enjoyed. Sip and savor this recap of the 2 day extravaganza and look to reserve your spot for 2024's BCB being held on June 11th and 12th.

www.BarConventBrooklyn.com

Highlights From our Discussion:

Cardenxe

Shanky's Whip

Park Street University

Hendrick's Gin

Jagermeister

Brown-Forman

Compari

Barrows Intense Ginger

Brooklyn Kura

Standard Wormwood

Fort Hamilton Distillery

Industry City

This special episode features Jim, Ellen, Rob and Kevin Hough of Liberty Pole Spirits.

On July 15th Liberty Pole Spirits entered a new chapter in the history of their whiskey distillery. Friends, family and new fans joined the celebration and filled their new campus to capacity. It was an amazing experience to be part of the festivities and tour this state of the art distillery. The crowned jewel is the largest rickhouse in all of Pennsylvania. This expansive structure provides so much room now to fill and age barrels.

The tasting room and bottle shop are full of history which is befitting to the distilled spirits that are being produced. It's a comfortable space to sit, relax, sip and enjoy the sights, sounds and the conversations all around. The cocktails are amazing. A perfect balanced and well rounded compliment to the base whiskey being used. We got see the production space from the seating area overlooking the distillery itself.

Episode 31 featured Jim and there you can learn about the history and the humble beginnings of Liberty Pole. This episode provides a glimpse into the excitement of opening day, the experiences leading up to it and some never told stories about the beginning of the distillery.

This is certainly a destination that must be on your bucket list.

800 Adios Drive, Washington, PA -724-503-4014 - www.LibertyPoleSpirits.com - Facebook⁠

Highlights From Our Discussion:

Pittsburgh Whiskey Friends

This episode features ⁠Luigi Ambrosi⁠ of ⁠Cardenxe.

The journey bagan around a passion for music. Luigi went on an adventure to discover a near extent music genre in Mexico. He and his co-founder found themselves immersed in an area where Sotol grows and is distilled. They fell in love with the moment, the spirit of the music and the drink. Sotol is a Northern Mexican traditional ancient spirit. It is produced from the Sotol plant, which is not an agave. This episode provides the opportunity to learn about this delicious spirit and Cardenxe.

www.CardenxeSotol.mx-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Highlights From our Discussion:

Bar Convent Brooklyn

Pernod Ricard

Lenny Kravitz

Revel Spirits

Patron

Format