Bartender, distiller, rum enthusiast, NYC native and man about town Jelani Jah Johnson joins the band to talk about his illustrious career, share some stories, and recount the chance encounters that turned out to be pivotal moments on his journey to the first (legal) distillery in Manhattan since prohibition. And why barbacking rocks and everyone who thinks they’re too good for it is wrong. Plus the weekly recap of the bars Sother’s opened and the weddings Greg’s attended, twenty-seventh edition.

Finally, the fundraiser to help Hiller & Moon, a beloved Brooklyn cheesemonger after their devastating fire is still going strong. If you’ve got the means and are so inclined, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/9681a46c

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