Bartender at Large

On this week's show, we sit down with Paul Clarke, Editor-in-Chief of Imbibe Magazine, to celebrate the publication's 20th anniversary. Paul explains how Imbibe has thrived for two decades by rejectin...

Join us for a conversation with Chuck Cerankosky, the restaurateur and visionary founder behind New York State's only annual weeklong spirits festival, the Rochester Cocktail Revival. Chuck takes us i...

Join us for a conversation with Zane Lamprey, TV host, spirits expert and author once dubbed by The Washington Post as having "the greatest job in America." Zane takes us behind the scenes of his care...

Join us this week as we chat with Irene Yoo, author of the celebrated cookbook Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean, which was recently named one of Wired's Best Cookbooks of 2025. In the...

Join us for a conversation with Philip Greene, acclaimed spirits historian and author of Sours: A History of the World's Most Storied Cocktail Style. Philip traces the time-tested combination of citru...

Join us for a deep dive into the world of whiskey with Matt Klette, Head of Advocacy at Proximo Spirits, as we do a 101 introducory class on their whiskey portfolio. On the show, he walks us through t...

Join us for a candid and revealing conversation with acclaimed bartender, Will Pasternak, whose resume includes time at the Dead Rabbit and BlackTail in New York. Will shares the story behind BlackTai...

What happens when two James Beard Award-caliber talents breathe new life into a 1970s dive bar? Join us for a conversation with acclaimed chef Monique King and legendary bartender Toby Maloney as the...

Join us for a conversation with Bryan Inman, better known as The Rum Champion, a bartender, educator, and community builder who has made it his mission to celebrate the world's most diverse and misund...

What does it take to resurrect a pre-Prohibition whiskey brand while building one of America's most celebrated cocktail bars? Join us for a deep dive into the business of hospitality with Ryan Maybee,...

What happens when your dream project becomes your darkest hour? Join us for a raw and unflinching conversation with Trevor Frye, renowned bartender, consultant and entrepreneur who watched his lifelon...

What does it take to build a multi-state bar empire while staying true to your roots? Join us for a masterclass in hospitality entrepreneurship with *ravis Tober, the bartender-turned-owner behind Tex...

What does it mean to truly innovate while honoring centuries of tradition? Join us as we explore the future of spirits with Alexandre Gabriel, the award-winning Master Blender and visionary distiller ...

Join us as we pull up a stool with one of hospitality's most decorated figures, Bobby Hiddleston, the award-winning bartender behind the scenes of many of the World's #1 bars. With over two decades of...

Join us for a captivating journey through the fields and distilleries of Mexico with Francisco Terrazas, Executive Director of the Tequila Interchange Project and co-founder of Paranubes Oaxacan Rum. ...

How does an arcade video game passion project become a national phenomenon? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Paul Kermizian, CEO and co-founder of Barcade, the pioneering company that invente...

Join us for a conversation with Kim Grilc, bartender and co-founder of Kobe Japan's acclaimed tiki bar, The Kazan Room. As a three-time national finalist in prestigious competitions like the Tokyo Int...

Ever wonder what professional whiskey tasters actually smell? Join us for a fascinating conversation with Edwin Cruz, West Coast American Whiskey Ambassador for the historic Beam Distilling Company, a...

Join us for a journey to the forefront of modern mixology with Craig Schoettler, the acclaimed Executive Director of Beverage for MGM Resorts International. We trace his remarkable path from pioneerin...

Join us for a deep and surprisingly poignant dive into one of Chicago's most infamous cultural icons with award-winning journalist Josh Noel. As the author of "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and ...

Grab a seat and a cheap drink as we pull up a stool with San Francisco staple, Broke-Ass Stuart (aka Stuart Schuffman), to discuss his new book, The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart: 20 Years of Love, Death,...

Pull up a chair for a spirited lesson in modern history with Dr. Steven Parissien, historian and Oxford fellow, as he discusses his captivating new book, *Another Round: A Post-War History of Britain ...

Step behind the bar with bartender powerhouse, Karla Flores-Mercado, an award-winning bartender, consultant, and Beverage Director for Park Hospitality. As the co-owner of LA's beloved Bar Flores, she...

Join us for a masterclass in cocktails as we sit down with the award-winning duo behind Philadelphia's Almanac bar, Danny Childs, the James Beard Award-winning author and ethnobotanist, and Rob Scott,...

Today we are joined by Tim McKirdy, former Managing Editor of VinePair and host of Cocktail College. He discusses his new venture as co-founder of the independent podcast network, The Coaster. Tim sha...

This week we sit down with Ryan Ota, the Director of Beverage Operations for MO-hospitality, known for bars like Paper Plane, Still OG / Alter Ego, and Mini Boss. He shares his experience running accl...

This week, we are joined by acclaimed writer and cocktail historian David Wondrich, to discuss his newest book, the illustrated "The Comic Book History of the Cocktail." David shares why he chose this...

Today we sit down with two leaders in agave spirits education, David Alan, Director of Advocacy for the Agave Spirits Portfolio at Bacardi USA, and Rob McCaughey, Global Head of Business Development a...

This week we are joined by Kaitlyn Stewart, the 2017 World Class Bartender of the Year, also know as the social media phenomenon @LikableCocktails. She discusses her new book, "Three Cheers: Cocktails...

This week we sit down with acclaimed bartender and partner Maxwell Reis to discuss his innovative work in Los Angeles. He shares his deep commitment to sustainability and his use of natural ingredient...

This week, we are joined by Fabiola Santiago to discuss her important work with the non-profit organization, Mi Oaxaca. She explains their mission to preserve the Indigenous food and beverage cultures...

  This week we are joined by acclaimed cocktail writer Noah Rothbaum to discuss his new book, "The Whiskey Bible." This comprehensive guide is the result of his 25 years of researching and tasting whi...

We sit down with Maroš Dzurus, the bar manager of Oslo's world-renowned Himkok Bar and Distillerie. As the bar celebrates its 10th anniversary, we discuss how it stays at the forefront of the cocktail...

We are joined by renowned cocktail writer Robert Simonson to discuss the first-ever Martini Expo in New York City. He tells us about this unique convention dedicated entirely to the history and cultur...

Join us for a fascinating talk with Ben Jones from Rhum Clément. He delves into the unique history and production of Rhum Agricole. Jones, U.S. Managing Director of SPIRIBAM, explains what makes this ...

This week, we are joined by industry entrepreneur and hospitality guru, Sean Finter, bar coach of Finter Group, and founder of the consulting firm, Barmetrix. During his years as a consultant, he and ...

We sit down with award-winning bartender Joaquin Simo, Global Brand Ambassador and mixologist for On the Rocks Cocktails, to talk about the details of a great drink. He shares his expert thoughts on t...

Join us for a conversation with award-winning bartender Naren Young, creative director of Sweet Liberty, Medium Cool and Zebra Club in Miami. In the show, we discuss the world of cocktail awards and t...

Join us for a live & on location recording from Tales of the Cocktail at New Orleans' Irish House, featuring Ireland's finest in drinks and hospitality. Tim Herlihy & Leah Doyle, of Lost Irish, share ...

Legendary hip-hop duo Run the Jewels—EL-P and Killer Mike—stop by to spill the tea (and the liquor) on their new line of canned cocktails, Juice Runners. They break down the flavors, the creative proc...

Join us as we sit down with Leo Robitschek, award-winning bartender, consultant, and Partner/VP of Food & Beverage at The Nomad Hotel. Former Managing Partner of Make It Nice—overseeing Eleven Madison...

Join us for an inspiring chat with Jessamine McLellan, Director of the U.S. Campari Academy & Trade Advocacy, as she shares her journey from bartending to shaping spirits education. With over a decade...

Tune in as we chat with Colin Asare-Appiah, creator of "Letters to a Young Bartender," a mentorship program guiding the next generation of craft cocktail professionals. Colin shares invaluable advice ...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ryan Maybee—bartender, entrepreneur, and founder of Kansas City's award-winning J. Rieger & Co. distillery. From crafting world-class spirits to reviving a h...

Ever been to a bar with no back bar? We sat down with Kevin Beary (Beverage Director & Partner at 3 Dots & a Dash and Gus' Sip & Dip) to talk about his no-back-bar cocktail spot, Gus' Sip & Dip—where ...

This week on Bartender at Large, we sit down with Los Angeles-based illustrator and author Stacy Michelson, whose whimsical yet educational art brings the food and beverage world to life. With roots i...

This week we discuss entrepreunership with Amanda Colom, aka Bad Birdy—the tattooed bartender, CEO, and global cocktail creative shaking up Los Angeles! With a massive Instagram following, Amanda shar...

Bartender at Large is excited to share our conversation with Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, the world's first non-alcoholic distilled spirit. We discussed his journey from a simple idea to revolutio...

This week on Bartender at Large, we're celebrating AAPI Cocktail Week with special guest Kevin Diedrich, the force behind Pacific Cocktail Haven and Kona's in San Francisco. We talk about the origins ...

Faith No More's Billy Gould dives into the story behind Yebiga, his Serbian plum brandy. He shares how his love for Balkan culture inspired the bold, authentic spirit. Gould explains the craft behind ...