Cocktails and Spirits
A look into the wonderful world of Cocktails and Spirits with Alfonso and Erik. Join us as we dive into how spirits like Tequila, Bourbon, Rum and Gin are made and then applied in cocktails. Interviews with friends in the industry will give listeners an inside look into the guests specific topic. Cocktail recipe breakdown and reviews of many spirits and cocktails.
Episodes
61 episodes
Cocktails and Spirits - Christiane Maertens Founder & CEO of Valor Tequila
Alfonso and Erik talk to Christiane Maertens Founder & CEO of Valor Tequila. Christiane shares the story behind Valor Tequila. She goes into depth on how it all got started and what the vision for the brand is. The ultimate goal is to giveb...
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56:51
Cocktails and Spirits - Brian Klemm Global Brand Ambassador for SelvaRey Rum
On today's episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Brian Klemm Global Brand Ambassador for SelvaRey Rum. Brian shares with us the history behind SelvaRey. He goes in depth into how the expressions are made and what makes them unique in compariso...
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Episode 60
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44:31
Cocktails and Spirits - Salvador "Chava" Rosales Trejo Master Diller for Cascahuín
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Salvador "Chava" Rosales Trejo Master Diller for Cascahuín. Chava shares the story of how it all got started for Tequila Cascahuín. Cascahuín is held in such a high regard thanks to the amazing wor...
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Episode 59
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51:36
Cocktails and Spirits - Fermented Adventure Podcast Mashup
On todays episode we are joined and join Rich Shane from The Fermented Adventure Podcast. Rich and his wife Dawn Ranieri have become huge enthusiasts of spirits, beer, wine, ciders, anything that is fermented. Rich and Shane like to visit craft...
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Episode 58
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50:42
Cocktails and Spirits - Mike Winters Founder of Quintaliza Tequila
On this episode Alfonso meets with Mike Winters founder of Quintaliza Tequila. Quintaliza Tequila is made with 100% organic agave, additive-free with coffee notes. Quintaliza’s Master Distiller is Iliana Partida, a fourth-generation maest...
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Episode 57
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40:39
Cocktails and Spirits - Pete Nevenglosky CEO and Co-Founder of Drifter Spirits
On this episode Alfonso and Erik talk to Pete Nevenglosky CEO and Co-Founder of Drifter Spirits. Pete goes over the unique lineup that Drifter Spirits presents. Including Avuá Cachaça, Svöl Aquavit, Drifter Craft Cocktails and Paladar Tequila. ...
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Episode 56
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45:59
Cocktails and Spirits - Tony Salles Master Distiller for El Tequileño Tequila
Alfonso is joined by Master Distiller Tony Salles for El Tequileño Tequila. “Mexico’s Best Kept Secret,” El Tequileño is an iconic tequila producer that singularly focuses on craft and quality. El Tequileño was founded in 1959 by the lege...
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Episode 55
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29:16
Cocktails and Spirits - Matt Pietrek co-author of Modern Caribbean Rum: A Contemporary Reference to the Region’s Essential Spirit
Matt Pietrek is an award-winding author, educator, historian, consultant, and publisher focusing on rum and cocktails. His insights are sought out by many of the world’s top rum brands.Along with co-author Carrie Smith, Matt wrote
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Episode 54
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38:30
Cocktails and Spirits - Salvador Palacios founder of Salvadores Mezcal
On this episode Alfonso and Erik talk to Salvador founder of Salvadores Mezcal. Sal takes us through the journey of how Salvadores Mezcal was founded. Sal shares how the goal was to to revive a family tradition that began with his great grandfa...
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Episode 53
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1:02:50
Cocktails and Spirits - Tales of the Cocktail Recap
Alfonso Recaps the trip to New Orleans and his first experience at Tales of the Cocktail. Interacting with brand owners and ambassadors was a unique experience. Along with partying and raging with fellow bartenders in the industry.
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Episode 52
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31:43
Cocktails and Spirits - Candela Mamajuana
On todays episode Alfonso talks to Alejandro Russo the Founder of Candela Mamajuana. A premium spiced rum out of the Dominican Republic. Candela is an ultra premium, delicious, super ecofriendly and easily accessible rum. From cocktail re...
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Episode 51
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37:40
Cocktails and Spirits - 50th Episode & 1 Year Anniversary
We have hit our 50th episode! Alfonso and Erik are extremely grateful and happy to everyone who has listened and enjoyed the podcast. Thank you all!!https://www.instagram.com/a.pour....
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Episode 50
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45:30
Cocktails and Spirits - Lágrimas Del Valle Tequila
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Brandon Cummins Director of Education for Altamar Brands; distributor of Lágrimas Del Valle tequila. Brandon shares how the concept of Lágrimas Del Valle began along with the story of how they land...
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Episode 49
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50:20
Cocktails and Spirits - Don Vicente Tequila
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Brian Merardo Trevizo Yee and Ana Victoria Ruiz co-founders of Don Vicente Tequila. Brian and Ana share how Don Vicente tequila was founded and how they landed at NOM1579. Brian and Ana share how t...
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Episode 48
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45:53
Cocktails and Spirits - Tepanal Agave Spirit
Alfonso and Erik are joined by Antonio Avendaño and Yahir Garcia from Tepanal Agave Spirits. Antonio and Yahir share how and where it all began for Tepanal. They get into detail on some of their production, agaves, and future products. Tepanal ...
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Episode 47
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1:10:28
Cocktails and Spirits - Stacey Smith - Clark President of Women Who Whiskey LBC
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Stacey Smith - Clark President of Women Who Whiskey LBC. Stacey shares who she began her whiskey journey and how it led to establishing a whiskey club in Long Beach. Stacey also shares how the club...
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Episode 46
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54:19
Cocktails and Spirits - Arturo Silva Uruapan Charanda
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Arturo silva from Casa Tarasco Spirits to talk about Uruapan Charanda. Arturo talks to us about Charanda and the denomination of origin exclusive to Michoacán. Arturo goes over the process of makin...
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Episode 45
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1:07:38
Cocktails and Spirits - Jay Baer Tequila Teacher
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Jay Baer Tequila Teacher. Jay shares how his journey with tequila began. He talks about how he decided to create content on tequila due to some extra time he had on his hands. Little did he know it...
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Episode 44
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54:59
Cocktails and Spirits - Alex Lopez Wine Educator
Alfonso and Erik are joined by Alexander Lopez Wine Educator. Alex takes us through a Wine 101. Wine is a very broad topic and on this episode Alex breaks it down for us in a friendly beginner manner. Going through some of the thing...
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Episode 43
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42:06
Cocktails and Spirits - Marshall Minaya Beverage Director of Valerie and Madame George
Alfonso and Erik are joined by Marshall Minaya, Beverage Director of two of Midtown East’s cocktail bars that serve as a boozy time capsule of classic NYC bar culture, Valerie and Madame George. When developing the bar programs at...
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Episode 42
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50:57
Cocktails and Spirits - Jesse Estes Tequila Ocho Global Brand Ambassador
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by two very special guests. Good friend Pepe from Los Angeles Tequila Club and Don Pepe Experiences joins Alfonso and Erik to chat with Jesse Estes Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila Ocho. Jesse talk...
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Episode 41
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51:43
Cocktails and Spirits - Bryant Joel Orozco Mexican Beverage Consultant
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Bryant Joel Orozco Mexican Beverage Consultant. Bryant has been in the Mexican beverage industry for many years. Bryant shares how Bacanora has always been in his family's history. Bryant has a few...
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Episode 40
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54:10
Cocktails and Spirits - Eileen Wayner CEO of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
On this episode Alfonso is joined by Eileen Wayner CEO of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Eileen goes over what TOTCF represents and what they do. She also gives us an inside look at what we can expect for this years events. Eileen also talks...
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Episode 39
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38:11
Cocktails and Spirits - Scotch 101 with Sarah Jeltema
On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Sarah Jeltema also known as @whiskynomad on instagram. Sarah is a Whiskey Educator. Sarah breaks down Scotch on this episode. Sharing production method, regions scotch is produced, different kind o...
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Episode 38
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46:03
Cocktails and Spirits - Chuey founder of Pacific Northwest Agave Club
Alfonso and Erik are joined by Chuey. Chuey is the first guest to make a second appearance in the podcast. Chuey is the Founder of Pacific Northwest Agave Club. He fills us in on what they are doing down in the PNWAC. Chuey also talks about Rai...
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Episode 37
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1:09:57