Jake, Wilson and Matt sit down discuss the rise and soon-to-be immediate collapse of Liverpool Football, before entering into an intriguing discussion on the cultural diversity of all things drinking between Melbourne and US cities. The trio also poses the question if the pioneers of this current whisk(e)y/cocktail renaissance are transforming into gatekeepers of the industry. And, consequently, prohibiting the expansion of new and current spirits explorers.

Georgy joins the pod to chat about his professional upbringing through the New York whiskey/cocktail renaissance, and how working at establishments such as The Flatiron Room shaped his passion for whiskey. Georgy also shares how this formative industry years prepared him for his current position representing international brands in the City.

Tait Forman sits down with Jake Hukee to share how his knowledge of history, his embedded passion for hospitality and his fervency for storytelling encompasses the elegant details of his bar Bibo Ergo Sum in Los Angeles. Tait also discusses the importance of a shared community; having an impactful identity on sustainability in the local community and the further network of this industry.

Bob Zacharias joins the show to chat about running a neighborhood bar that just happens to house nearly a 1,000 bottles of whiskeys. Fountainhead has become an industry standard for whiskey bars in Chicago, and Bob is one of the catalysts creating a friendly environment for all to enjoy the diverse world of whiskey. We also talk barrel picks, whiskey trips across the world and Bob’s passion for being an ambassador of whiskey.

The jig is up. Begyle Brewing officially found out that Jake and Wilson record a podcast above their brewery. Brett Knickerbocker and Chelsea Matsumonji join the show to collect rent for the last few months. They also discuss their beginnings with Begyle and their personal investment into the craft brewery. Brett and Chelsea help manage the brewery/taproom and are prime components to Begyle’s rise as one of the Chicago’s top breweries..

Alan Clark joins the show to chat about growing up with a father in the

Scotch Whisky industry, and how his journey began in Speyside with Pernod

Ricard before moving to India to represent their brands. Alan is now a

brand ambassador for Aberlour in Chicago.