Joel Pfeifle of Wilfred's Tiki Lounge in Napa, Ca joins Chris and Drew for a lively discussion about Vodka and a little syrup known as Orgeat.

Stories:

https://www.liquor.com/best-orgeat-cocktails-8356389

https://www.liquor.com/vodka-sales-decline-fix-7569142

Dope Follows:

@garfieldminusgarfield @soberbartender19 @firetender_707

Book - "Make Your Bed" by William McCraven

Trevor Tyler, from Eureka Group, Joins Chris and Drew and discusses what its like to run 30+ bars (and growing).

*Chris didn't have his notes on him when writing this description, and he apologizes profusely. These show notes will be edited after publication.

Sacramento service industry vet and Co-Host of the Dine One Six Podcast, Neill Little, joins Chris and Drew on this episode of The Good Bottle Podcast as they dive into the Sacramento scene, as well as taste test Buzz Ballz for the first time ever.

Stories: This Is Your Brain on a Lime ‘Rita Chiller — How BuzzBallz Won the Hearts, Minds, and Wallets of Americans, $3.50 at a Time — Good Beer Hunting

Restaurant workers found to be paying for lobbying to keep wages low | HRD America (hcamag.com)

Dope Follows; @dineonesix @1fairwage @onefairwageca @yourdailydoseofkringe

Very near and dear friend of the Pod, Molly Dennis, joins Chris and Drew on. this vivacious episode of The Good Bottle Podcast.

Stories:

Bacardi reneges on promise to quit Russia, sees profits triple (thebell.io)

Top 10 best-selling rum brands - The Spirits Business

Dope Follows:

@leeannewong @mauiunited @raymondatlas

Book: "Surviving to Drive: A Year Inside Formula 1" by Guenter Steiner

Cristian earned the title of Skipper through his tenure at the now infamous tiki bar Trader Sam's, which provides both tiki and Disney enthusiasts an experience unlike anything else. Cristian joins Chris and Drew on this episode of The Good Bottle Podcast.

Adam Saake of Perch Wine Co. joins Chris and Drew to discuss the birth and inspiration of the fledgling wine company that is Perch.

Dope Follows: "Slow Burn" Podcast, Season 8 & "Strict Scrutiny" Podcast

@perchwineco @bloodofgods

"Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara

It's finally here! The live episode recorded during Midtown Cocktail Week 2023 in front of a live audience at Goldfield Trading Post. Our esteemed guest is Andy Nelson of Nelson's Greenbrier Distilling.

Hospitality luminary, entrepreneur rebel, and TED talk-ologist Jill Cockson joins mundane Chris and Drew as they dive into the depths of bar ownership and what hospitality definitely is NOT.

Stories: How Sapporo USA Sank Anchor Brewing Co. | VinePair

Sen. Chuck Schumer asks FDA to investigate PR IME energy drinks - CBS Boston (cbsnews.com)

Dope Follows: @HappyHourHistory @Glenmodan @Matteicheldinger @memes.and.cats @1980s_NYC_Graffiti @JillCockson

Arminder has burst into the digital space with fascinating rum facts and digestible insights with his instagram channel @rumrevival. He joins Chris and Drew in this fun episode of The Good Bottle Podcast.

Stories:
https://www.newsamericasnow.com/caribbean-business-red-stripe-debuts-rum-based-tropical-cocktails/

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/06/rum-sector-to-hit-17-6bn-by-2027/

Dope Follows: @knowyourcaribbean @drinksbydav @chasebabcock @stbenevolance @alternative.disney

Chris and Drew sit down with Sal, Owner of La Luna Mezcal and Gran Dovejo Tequila and Gustoso Rum, at Monk's Cellar in Roseville, Ca.

Dope Follows: @Themonkscellar @mezcalmikey2.0 @stargazer_spirits @all_minimal @saviorpchavez @lalunamezcal @gustosorum @tequilagrandovejo