Jacopo Poli, the master distiller behind Poli Distillerie, transformed the reputation of grappa from rustic firewater to refined artisanal spirit. In this episode of The Second Glass, we explore his innovations, commitment to tradition, and how he helped put Italian grappa on the world stage. Part of the CSE series.

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Sasha Petraske didn’t just found Milk & Honey—he helped reinvent the rules of modern cocktail culture. In this episode of The Second Glass, we explore how Petraske’s quiet intensity and obsession with detail birthed the speakeasy revival and reshaped the bartender's role from flashy showman to restrained craftsman. Discover the legacy behind the man who made bars whisper again.

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In this episode of The Second Glass, we journey to Bourbon Street to uncover the myths, spirits, and shadowy legends behind Jean Lafitte’s Old Absinthe House—a bar steeped in bootlegging lore and the green haze of absinthe-soaked history. Who really drank here, and what truths hide behind the romance?

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In this episode of The Second Glass, we shine a spotlight on Tom Nichol, the legendary master distiller behind Tanqueray. From reviving London Dry Gin’s reputation to shaping the modern craft gin movement, Nichol’s influence runs deep. Discover how one man helped make gin relevant again—and what it means for spirits education today.

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Step back in time to the golden age of cocktails at Henry’s Bar, the elegant Parisian hideaway founded by Henry Tepe and the birthplace of the legendary French 75. In this episode of The Second Glass, we explore how this sophisticated venue helped shape global cocktail culture and defined a new era in spirits history.

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Step into the storied past of Harry's New York Bar, the legendary Parisian cocktail haunt where expatriates sipped, jazz legends lingered, and classic drinks were born. In this episode, we uncover how a transplanted Manhattan saloon became one of the most influential bars in spirits history—shaping not just cocktails, but culture.

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Harry Craddock—bartender, author, and silent architect of the modern cocktail revival. In this episode of The Second Glass, we dive into the life and legend of the American-born, London-based bartender behind The Savoy Cocktail Book. How did a man fleeing Prohibition become the codifier of postwar drinking culture? And what can CSE candidates learn from his legacy?

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In this episode of The Second Glass, we explore Aeneas Coffey—the Irish distiller and excise officer whose improvements to the column still changed the spirits world forever. From neutral spirits to global whisky styles, his legacy is literally distilled into every sip. More profiles like this are on the way as Drink Different continues building the deepest study archive for beverage professionals.

In this episode of The Second Glass, we trace the journey of James Busby—writer, diplomat, and the so-called “father of Australian wine.” From his travels through European vineyards to his influential vine cuttings that shaped a continent’s wine future, we explore how Busby blended science, vision, and colonial ambition into one transformative legacy.

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What happens when a French distiller rewires the rules of rectification? In this episode, we dive into the innovations of Jean-Baptiste Cellier-Blumenthal—the mind behind one of the 19th century's most consequential improvements to the column still. From crude batch runs to continuous finesse, we explore how his designs shaped modern spirits.

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