On the Back Bar: A Bartender Podcast for The Drinks Trade: Recent Episodes
Christopher Menning
Every week Join Christopher Menning On The Back Bar as he interviews industry leaders and experts in the world of bartending, cocktails, wine, and spirits.
Be part of the discussion as we cover a wide range of topics and trends on the subject of alcohol. From craft cocktails, bartending advice, and how to taste spirits.
If you are a bartender, sommelier, brand ambassador, whiskey aficionado, or frankly just like a good beverage then welcome to your new home for drink news, storytelling, insight, and entrepreneurial advice.
The drinks world has become one of the most exciting and innovative industries in the world, and its time we learned more about it.
In this episode, Chris talks to Rohit Sachdev who leads Soho Hospitality's food and beverage, hospitality and interior design business and develops the company's strategic vision as the CEO of the company.
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In this episode Chris talks to Sophie Christmann of Sektgut Christmann & Kauffmann about the changing world of Resiling & Spatburgunder wines alongside Guillaume Celante of The Wine Merchant Thailand.
https://thewinemerchant-thailand.com/
https://weingut-christmann.de/en/
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In this episode Chris talks to Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn Executive Chef & Owner of Le Du, Baan, Nusara and more about his culinary journey promoting Thai cuisine around the world.
In partnership with San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Sabine Delette Nakamura the newly appointed General manager of The Penthouse Bar + Grill part of Bangkok's luxury hotel, Park Hyatt.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Michele Montauti the bar manager of Bangkok's luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria about their art-inspired cocktail menu.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Charly Aguinsky of Tres Monos in Buenos Aires, recently named winner of the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes Bangkok sommeliers Guillaume Celante, The Wine Merchant, and Morgan Daniel, Formerly of Blue by Alain Ducasse, to the studio for a bottle of wine and discussion on Bangkok F&B, natural wines and the wine industry in Thailand.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Dicky Hartono the beverage manager at Firefly Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Lola Lau of Hope and Sesame Shenzhen about his recent win at the 2023 Global Margarita Challenge for Cointreau.
https://www.instagram.com/lolasaysgo/
https://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Intelligence-Science-Perfect-Cocktail/dp/0393089037
https://www.amazon.com/Cocktail-Codex-Fundamentals-Formulas-Evolutions/dp/160774970X
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris chats to Jesse Vida and Gabriel Lowe about them joining forces and opening their own cocktail bar in Singapore, Cat Bite Club.
https://www.instagram.com/catbiteclub/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Mark Sansom from the World's 50 Best Bars about their new award and other industry news.
https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/bareksten-best-bar-design-award-launch-2023.html
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Monica Berg, Campari Academy Creative Director, and Simone Massaro, Campari Global Trade Advocacy Director, on their recent trip to Asia to launch the Campari Academy.
https://www.campariacademy.com/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Master Distiller Germán González Gorrochotegui about the evolution of the agave category and his Extra Añejo, Tears of Llorona.
Tears of Llorona
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Lauren Mote, the Global Director on On-trade Excellence at Patrón, to talk about ACADEMIA PATRÓN and the 2022 - 2023 Patrón Perfectionists Global Final.
https://www.academiapatron.com/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Scott Hansen, the CEO of Island Brands USA, which made Inc's 5000's 2022 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Francesco Moretti & Andreas Baasch about their long tenure in the Bangkok bar scene and the legacy of The House on Sathorn.
Links
The Art of Shaking
Simone Caporale IG
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris to industry veteran Simone Caporale about his bar Sips in Barcelona, currently no.3 on the World’s 50 Best Bars.
Links
The Art of Shaking
Simone Caporale IG
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After a short break, we are back to a regular schedule for a lineup of stunning interviews to share. Welcome back to On The Back Bar podcast.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Dave Koh co-owner of Bar Stories and Tan Chok Han, Head Bartender of the Elephant Room discussing the third edition of Pisco Nights in Singapore.
Links
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Guy Lawrence the CEO of Brockmans gin about his leadership style, how he empowers people and the premium gin category.
Enjoy!
Links
https://www.brockmansgin.com/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Giacomo Gianotti and Margarita Sader the proud owners of Paradiso!
Paradiso, Barcelona, ranks No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022. It marks the first time this accolade has been won by a bar outside New York or London.
Enjoy!
Links
https://paradiso.cat/en/about/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Gagan Gurung
his background is firmly rooted in asia and thus, he continues to explore farms and local markets to source ingredients within the region in order to experiment with aromatic herbs, spices, fruits and teas. reflecting on this, Gagan co-founded “Tell camellia Hong Kong” which has won coveted awards of 2022 Asia's 50 Best Bars #53, 2021 Asia's 50 Best Bars #23. following this success, Gagan has also co-founded “Barcode Hong Kong” that focuses on a coffee programme complimented with desserts and a speakeasy style bar at night.
Enjoy!
Links
https://www.instagram.com/gagan_gurung123/?hl=en
This is Life podcast
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Danil Nevsky about social media, Barcelona and what the Indie Bartender is.
The Russian globe trotter currently living in Barcelona, is the Founder and CEO of Indie Bartender. Danil was nominated #3 among the Top 100 Most Influential in the Hospitality Industry 2022.
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Links
https://www.indiebartender.com/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Head Bartender Martin Villareal & Beverage Manager Konstantin Nemolochnyi about opening the stunning Republic bar at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore.
Enjoy!
Links
https://www.republicbar.com.sg/
Konstantin IG
Martin IG
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast Chris talks to Max Hayward and Pajtim Tani Hasa from Lab 22 the winners of the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award at World's 50 Best Bars 2021.
Links
Lab22
50 Best Bars
Theory + Frontiers video
Menu artist IG
Honey Supplier
The Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award
- Applicants can find the link on the @50bestbars instagram
- Application Link: https://bit.ly/W50BB22SieteMisteriosBestCocktailMenuApply
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Application Deadline: Monday, 22 August 2022
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The Mezcal Los Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award is open to all bars, anywhere in the world.
- Each menu is judged on the following criteria: Design and Layout; Storytelling; Innovation; Range of Drinks; Sustainability; Communication of the Bar’s Identity.
- Judged by 50 Best’s panel of 28 Academy Chairs from all over the globe
- To award bars for the research and development process put into the drinks and to show consumers the huge graft that goes into creating the menus
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Welcome to episode #5 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics.
This episode we have beverage manager Matteo Cadeddu and bar director Arnon “KK” Hoontrakul to talk about Bangkok China Town's latest hotspot, Opium bar.
Enjoy!
Links
https://www.restaurantpotong.com/opium-bar
KK IG
Matteo IG
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Welcome to episode #4 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics.
This episode we have bar manager Gabriel Valdés and assistant bar manager Suwincha 'Chaha' Suwincha about the exciting new opening in Bangkok, Villa Frantzén.
Enjoy!
Links
https://villafrantzen.com/
https://www.frantzengroup.com/
Gabriel Valdes IG
'Chaha' Suwincha IG
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, I release my digital seminar that was on the Bar Convent Berlin education program for 2021.
"The tactics, routines, and habits of leaders, icons and world-class beverage experts"
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Priyanka Blah a leading South Asian drinks writer Founder of The Dram Attic and Academy Chair for Asia’s’ 50 Best Bars and World’s 50 Best Bars.
Enjoy!
Links
https://thedramattic.com/
Priyanka Blah
https://www.naospirits.com/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tommaso Cecca the Store Manager and Head Bartender at Camparino in Galleria, a historic bar of Milan, overlooking the Duomo.
ABOUT CAMPARINO
Camparino in Galleria is the legendary bar opened by Davide Campari in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1915. The bar was opened opposite to Caffè Campari, the establishment opened by Gaspare Campari - Davide’s father and the creator of the bitter liqueur - in 1867. Following a renovation project, the bar reopens to the public in autumn 2019 with a refreshed identity and food and drink offering designed to consolidate its status as one of the most influential establishments in the world for lovers of mixology and gastronomic innovation. In 2021, Camparino joins the 50 World's Best Bars, occupying the No. 27 position in the international ranking.
Enjoy!
Links
https://www.camparino.com/
Tommaso Cecca
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Holly Graham to talk about the release of her debut book, Cocktails of Asia: Regional Recipes and the Spirited Stories Behind Them.
Enjoy!
Links
Enjoy!
Contact info & Resources:
Insta: HollyGrahamDrinks
DRINK Magazine
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Welcome to episode #3 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics.
This episode we have Chris Thompson the Senior Editor of Food & Drink for Vietcetera and Chef Peter Franklin of award winning restaurant Anan in Saigon.
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Links
Vietcetera Website
Anan Saigon Website
https://www.songcaidistillery.com/
https://www.distillerie-indochine.com/en/2266-2/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Vidur Gupta co-founder of Third Eye Distillery, producer of Stranger & Sons gin.
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Links
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https://www.instagram.com/strangerandsons/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Arijit Bose co-founder of The Lovers Rum, Countertop India, Bar Back Collective and the recently listed #4 Best Bar in Asia, Bar Tesouro.
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Links
Bar Tesouro Instagram @theloversrum @barbackcollective. @countertopindia Arijit Bose Instagram *
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Arijit Bose co-founder of The Lovers Rum, Bar Back Collective and the recently listed #4 Best Bar in Asia, Bar Tesouro.
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Links
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Welcome to episode #2 of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show to chat about their roles and other various topics.
This episode we have William Pravda and Sean Halse from the newly opened Capella Hanoi.
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Links
William Pravda Instagram
Sean Halse Instagram
Capella Hanoi
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes back Mark Sansom to talk about the exciting Asia's 50 Best Bars awards this week in Bangkok on Thursday 28th April 19:30 UTC+07.
Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list 2022
Asia's 50 Best Bars
Asia's 50 Best Bars Live Stream event
https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/asia-bars-51-100-list-in-pictures.html
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Chris Tunstall the founder of A Bar Above.
Chris Tunstall is the co-founder of A Bar Above and serves as Chief of Brand & Product Development. As the dedicated hospitality expert for the Southern California-based company, he brings more than 15 years of experience in bartending, managing, and consulting for bars and restaurants throughout California.
Chris is the face and voice behind the A Bar Above Podcast, which covers a range of topics affecting the hospitality industry and highlights the art of creating craft cocktails, appealing to both professionals and at-home cocktail enthusiasts.
With his decade and a half of experience in the service industry, Chris has not only used his bartending knowledge to create hundreds of training videos and articles for the A Bar Above Podcast, YouTube channel and blog, but he also developed and continues to operate the A Bar Above Mixology Certification program, a comprehensive training course which teaches an in-depth framework for custom drink creation. In addition, Chris has helped the company to design and develop a full line of premium bar tools, with more product offerings to come.
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Links
Discount code: ONTHEBACKBAR for 20% off products on shop.abarabove.com *
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tristan Stephenson the renowned bar operator and host of the Diageo Bar Academy podcast, Bar Chat.
Tristan Stephenson is an award winning bar operator, bartender, chef, some-time journalist, and bestselling author of the Curious Bartender series of drinks books. He was the co-founder of London-based Fluid Movement, who have operated a number of bars in the capital, and Curious Laboratories beverage consultancy— he’s also quite handy with an espresso machine.
After co-founding Fluid Movement in 2009, Tristan went on to open Purl, his first bar, in 2010, and the Worship Street Whistling Shop in 2011 (Time Out London’s ‘Best new bar 2011’). 2016 Fluid Movement launched Black Rock, a breakthrough whisky bar concept that has been awarded the UK’s ‘Best Specialist Bar’ by Class Magazine every year since its opening. Black Rock was joined by Black Rock Tavern, an izikaya inspired whisky tavern in 2019.
In 2017 Tristan co-launched Whisky-Me, an innovative whisky subscription service that delivers a monthly 6cl pouches of single malt through members’ letterboxes. In Autumn 2020 Whisky-me investment through the BBC’s Dragon’s Den.
Tristan was named Imbibe Magazine’s Innovator of the Year in 2019 and was awarded UK bartender of the year by CLASS Magazine in 2012, in the same year he was included in Evening Standard’s top 1000 most influential Londoners. He has appeared on various TV shows in the UK, including Market Kitchen, Live with Gabby and Something For the Weekend. Tristan is an occasional contributor to TIME.com.
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Links
tristanstephenson@me.com YouTube Channel @tristanstephenson www.thecuriousbartender.com @trail_and_error_uk https://www.diageobaracademy.com/
https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en_zz/bar-trends-tips/podcast/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Cameron George the US National Ambassador for Ardbeg.
Cameron George is a Whisky evangelist born and raised in Seattle Washington, known as both an impassioned spirits educator and community leader he has served as President of Washington’s Bartenders Guild, and Chair of the USBG National Education Week Committee.
He brings with him 12 years of service in the Hospitality industry, garnering success in top National/International cocktail competitions. Cameron is dedicated to creating impactful educational opportunities and developing trade advocacy through a strong social network within the Bar & Restaurant industry.
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Links
@ardbegcam
@ardbeg_usa
#ardbegcommittee
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On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #5
Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups.
Nick Buzzell is a successful entrepreneur, producer and media executive with a passion to create innovative media experiences across multiple platforms. He leads a growing team of storytellers, technologists, entrepreneurs and dreamers.
Nick’s newest division, NBTV Channels is providing consumers shop-able streaming entertainment on more than 80 million devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, Smart TVs and Mobile devices. Spirits Network, NBTV Channels’ first shop-able network enables Spirits enthusiasts to watch, purchase and taste one of a kind premium spirits featuring world renowned experts and celebrities in original programming paired with a monthly curated spirits boxes as well access to local events across the world.
After a successful 2 years of the Spirits Network in America, the network now has set up in the UK as aone stop shop for everything you need for the most enjoyable drinking occasions. Spirits Network UK will offer dedicated content and advice alongside virtual tastings and masterclasses to introduce you to incredible spirits directly from your screen. Helping guide you on your spirits journey will be the ‘Sippers Bureau’, the crème del la crème of talent and experts from the UK drinks industry. Whisky expert Dave Broom, brandy maestro Flavien Desoblin, award-winning drinks consultant Jack Sotti are among a few of the very best masters of spirits on hand to navigate you on your drinks exploration, providing you with the knowledge to expand and widen your drinks palette.
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www.spiritsnetwork.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Paul Mathew founder of Everleaf.
Paul, bartender and bar owner (The Hide, The Arbitrager, and Demon, Wise & Partners in London) founded Everleaf in January 2019. Everleaf is an award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif made with all the depth, aroma and flavour of the natural world. Paul researched plants, sustainable sourcing, dehydrating samples, macerating and extracting to get the perfect blend of complementing yet surprising flavours.
Protecting the world's biodiversity is a key priority for Everleaf, with the brand recently joining 1% for the Planet (donating at least 1% of its total sales to biodiversity conservation charities going forward) as well as supporting Fauna & Flora International (the world's oldest international wildlife conservation organisation).
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www.everleafdrinks.com @everleafdrinks @everleaf_paul
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Welcome to episode one of Table Talk, a new series for On The Back Bar where we invite industry professionals to join us on the show and to chat about their roles and other various topics.
This episode we have Philip Augustin the Spirits Sales Director for Italasia, Gabriel Gliga the Beverage Manager for Soho Hospitality and Daniel Elphinstone the SEA Whisky Ambassador at Bacardi.
Enjoy!
Bottles:
Se Busca Reposado
Aberfeldy 12 & 20
Dewar's Illegal Smooth Mezcal Finish
Links
Philip Augustin Instagram
Daniel Elphinstone Instagram
Gabriel Gliga Instagram
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Hanna Lee & Michael Anstendig about their award winning PR agency and what beverage professionals can do to improve their media presence.
Michael Anstendig is Partner, Editor in Chief and Media Trainer at Hanna Lee Communications. He is also a journalist who has covered the hospitality industry for media outlets such as the New York Times, Time Out New York, and reviewed more than 200 restaurants for New York Magazine’s website, www.nymag.com.
Together with Hanna Lee, Michael co-hosts “Hospitality Forward,” the agency’s award-winning podcast, with listeners in 70 countries worldwide. The duo interviews leading hospitality and travel journalists who share insights and tips for industry pros to earn the media’s spotlight.
Hanna Lee is President and Founder of Hanna Lee Communications (HLC), an award-winning public relations agency specialized in hospitality and travel, including bars, restaurants, spirits, hotels, craft beer and wine.
Hanna has helped build national and global brands for The Dead Rabbit, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (Porchlight and Cedric’s at The Shed), Major Food Group (Carbone, Dirty French and The Polynesian), Ian Schrager’s PUBLIC and The Times Square EDITION with JF Restaurants, PDT, Allegory at The Eaton DC, Mace, Bathtub Gin NYC/LA, JIMMY, Giorgio Armani’s Armani/Ristorante 5th Avenue, Raised by Wolves in San Diego, The World's 50 Best Bars, Fever-Tree USA, Campari, Barr Hill Gin, DE-NADA Tequila, Town Branch Whiskey, Cooper Spirits (Lock Stock & Barrel and Slow & Low), Papa's Pilar Rum, Creature Comforts and others.
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Links
Hanna Lee Communications, Inc.
Japanese Art of the Cocktail: https://amzn.to/3vtYxX8
“Hospitality Forward" podcast
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Z3CdEQ
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ibdW7h
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #51 Ian Burrell on Rumfest 2021, Equiano Rum, and defining the role of the Rum Ambassador.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ian 'Rum' Burrell the global ambassador for the rum category and, THE man to speak to for all things rum. He also founded Rumfest, the world's first rum festival in 2007 and, has since inspired the birth of rum festivals around the world including Miami, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Prague, Hong Kong, California, New York, Chicago and Mauritius).
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Website: ianrumburrell.com/
Rumfest Tickets: rumfest.co.uk/show-tickets/
Instagram: The Rum Ambassador
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Alexandre Gabriel owner and master blender of Maison Ferrand.
Alexandre discovered an old Cognac home and transformed it into what is now known as Maison Ferrand, in the heart of Cognac's Grande Champagne region. Along with a small team, Alexandre turned the Cognac House into one of the most distinctive producers of artisanal spirits in today's market, resulting in an award-winning portfolio of coveted brands.
Alexandre's love for creating fine spirits is unquenchable and his fruits of labor are well known and appreciated by both bartenders and fine spirit lovers alike. He has looked to the past to create spirits for the future that include: Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, a traditional French Orange Curacao based on a 19th century recipe; Citadelle Gin and the Plantation Rum portfolio.
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Website: http://maisonferrand.com/en/
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to James Arthur Rackham of "Daddy Rack" Tennessee Straight Whisky.
J.Arthur Rackham's lifetime spirit adventure began at an early age, when he was born above his father's liquor store on London's Portobello Road.
In 1968 at the age of 15, he was an apprentice with the Camus family in Cognac, France, where he worked in the distilleries and rackhouses with his seasoned instructors. This was the start of his 40-year career as a blender and worldwide spirit trader.
James has also been the go-to guy for big purchasers of cognac, Armagnac, and calvados, as well as sophisticated botanical gin formulations in the last ten years.
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Social Media Handles
Website: www.daddyrack.com/
Twitter @RealDaddyRack
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On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #4
Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tim Angelillo, Founder/CDO of Sourced Craft Cocktails. The largest craft cocktail delivery company in the United States.
Tim's extensive experience as a tech executive and entrepreneur prepared the groundwork for his successful business. Sourced Craft Cocktails is an on-demand delivery business that uses expert mixologists to produce personalized cocktails that can be ordered and delivered the same day from your iPhone.
It would be an understatement to say that this business has been a success. They served an amazing 50 million cocktails in 2020 alone, gave virtual happy hours to major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Netflix, and did so while paying each bartender a fair living wage.
Tim's entrepreneurial spirit has seen him support the Hospitality industry, bring delight to consumers at home through well-crafted cocktails, and modernize America's 90-year-old alcohol regulation.
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Social Media Handles
- Website: sourcedcraftcocktails.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Symphony Loo about the much anticipated Negroni week and what Campari is doing throughout the region of South East Asia to support it. Symphony is the South East Asia Brand Ambassador for Campari Group and for the last three years has been developing bartenders throughout the region. Hospitality has been part of her DNA from a young age. She studied hotel design and project management at the prestigious Les Roches Global Hospitality Education institution and has worked in well-known venues. This includes Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, The Cufflink Club and was the Group Beverage Manager for Neon Pigeon
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Instagram: symphonyloo
Campari Group
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Mark Sansom about the exciting return of a live ceremony for The World's 50 Best Bars, The new award 'Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu' and the relaunch of 50 Best Discovery. Mark is the Content Editor for 50 Best. He joined the brand in April 2019 after five years as Editor of Food and Travel, the world’s leading gastronomic tourism magazine. Before that, he was Food and Drink Editor on Men’s Health and News Editor at London’s Squaremeal. When not eating and drinking in the name of good and proper research, he hits golf balls along the floor and cricket balls in the air. Enjoy!
https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/
Best Cocktail Menu Submission Form
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ryan Christiansen, a Vermont native, Head Distiller, Entrepreneur & President of Vermont’s Caledonia Spirits, famed for crafting Barr Hill Gin, Barr Hill Reserve Tom Cat Gin and Barr Hill Vodka. Ryan perfected working with raw honey in the production process and leads the team that crafts these award-winning spirits. As President, he is responsible for setting and achieving the company’s strategic goals across production, finance, sales, marketing, research and development, quality control and investor relations. He sees Barr Hill Gin as a brand that is expanding nationally and internationally, yet still has unshakeable local roots and is a proud ambassador for Vermont agriculture. The distillery includes a world class cocktail bar that showcases local ingredients and sustainable practices, as well as a tasting room for its legions of loyal fans. Caledonia Spirits Enjoy!
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #46 Jason Williams on the 20 pillars of successful beverage consultancy.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jason Williams, the Creative Director of Proof & Company, Asia Pacific’s leading independent spirits company. Under Jason’s leadership, Proof Creative has become the world’s most awarded bar consultancy.
In this work, Proof Creative takes a holistic approach to bar consultancy, working across all layers of guest experience using a proprietary 20 Pillar framework.
He served as Master of Gin at ATLAS, helping to create the world’s largest gin collection and an active Juniper Society. He is also the first member of the Gin Guild in London from Singapore.
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Proof & Company
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Apollonia Sydney
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #45 Jean-Sebastian Robicquet. A masterclass in gin, brand building and celebrating 20 years of success.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jean-Sebastian Robicquet, master distiller and founder of Maison Villevert, the producer of iconic brand such as G'vine, La Quintinye vermouth and Ciroc.
Jean-Sebastian has had an incredible career being an inspiring figure in both the gin industry and the beverage world. Not only did he recently be included in the Gin Magazine Hall of Fame but he is also celebrating 20 years of Maison Villevert.
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #44 Ronnaporn Kannivichaporn on presentation best practises, balancing the five tastes and comedic value in competitions.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ronnaporn Kannivichaporn, Co-owner of Backstage cocktail bar and Find the Locker Room in Bangkok. Ronnaporn has one Diageo World Class twice and Barcadi Legacy in 2019 so we chat about this incredible feat and how he achieved it.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to industry titan Richard Seale about his role in changing the landscape of rum, educating about production and the importance of Doorly's XO to his success.
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On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #3
Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Josh Jacobs of Speakeasy Co.
Speakeasy Co. is a technology company and e-commerce platform for the Wine & Spirits industry that ships beverage alcohol brands directly to consumers. The platform enables brands to sell directly to consumers from their own respective websites without disrupting the three-tier system, giving these brands the opportunity to own their own user experience from beginning to end, in addition to owning their own data and analytics of their target customer.
We talk about how is background in tech is now helping the beverage trade and how he helped Elon Musk sell out his Tesla Tequila in 1 hour and a half!
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41 Diego Ferrari on the DNA of a great ambassador, lessons in low abv cocktails and the importance of respecting others.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Diego Ferrari the global brand ambassador of Matusalem rum and author of “ Low Alcohol Cocktails - New Frontiers in Mixology “.
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Low Alcohol Cocktails - New Frontiers in Mixology book
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On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #2
Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Zack Lister, founder of Bodega Brands.
Bodega Brands is a family of brands owned and operated under one roof, working together towards one mission: To provide best-in-class beverage products to the hospitality industry.
We talk to Zack about the launch of his premium HECHO TEQUILA SODA and his cold pressed juiced business, DRINK ARTE.
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #41
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to industry veteran Philip Bischoff on his exciting new project in Bangkok at BKK Social Club, Four Seasons.
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BKK Social Club
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Bannie Kang, co-founder of Mu: in Taipei and the recent winner of the 50 Best Bartenders, Bartender award 2021.
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Mu:
Banni Kang
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Just a small update from Christopher Menning to say thank you to all the listeners out there tuning in to On The Back Bar podcast.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Vivian Pei about her unique culinary journey that led her to Singapore and become a founding member of the Singapore Cocktail Bar Association and a Senior Academy Chair for the Worlds 50 Best Bars.
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #38
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jesse Vida, Head Bartender of the world renowned Atlas Bar in Singapore.
We discuss what it takes to manage more than 1000 gins and his strategy for crafting one of the worlds best bar teams.
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #37
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Hamish Smith about his role as the editor of Class Magazine, Drinks International and his role in the creation of the Worlds 50 Best Bar Awards.
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #36
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Shawn Soole hospitality entrepreneur, founder of Soole hospitality concepts and host of The Post Shift Podcast.
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On The Back Bar. Entrepreneur Series #1
Welcome to a new series of On The Back Bar talking to entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry about business strategy and start ups.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Lawrence Cisneros and Brandon Schwartz the founders of DRNXMTH bottled cocktails.
The first bottled cocktail company that actually brings fresh craft cocktails to people through proprietary fresh bottling technology.
Enjoy!
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jack Wareing. Ambassador of Porter's Gin and host of Youtube series One Thing Drinks.
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One Thing Drinks Youtube channel
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On The Back Bar. A Bartender Podcast for the Drinks Trade #34
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast Chris talks to Zdenek Kastanek, Managing Director of True Believers, International Sales Director of EcoSPIRITS and long time barkeep of Singapore's 28 Hong Kong Street.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Taylor Foxman, Vice President of Communications at Parallel and Founder/ CEO of The Industry Collective.
Taylor has been in the drinks industry much of her career using her communication talents to help big and small brands share their message. She currently is the Vice President of Communications at Parallel, a health & wellness company focussed on medical marijuana.
Taylor saw a need to better the connection between brands and experts and decided to create The Industry Collective. A group of +40 drink experts that collaboratively work together to solve problems and curate solutions for clients.
Alongside these impressive feats, Taylor was also awarded PR's 40 under 40 award.
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Contact Info:
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Maxim Schulte, the new Bar Manager of Kol. A restaurant and Mezcaleria alongside Chef Santiago Lastra previously of Noma.
Kol is the debut restaurant from chef Santiago Lastra. Kol Mezcaleria will be in the restaurant's lower ground floor and will celebrate all things mezcal. An extensive selection of mezcals and tequilas will be on the drinks list, while street food-inspired snacks will also be on offer.
Before his two-year tenure at the American Bar, Schulte enjoyed time working around the world at venues including The Ritz-Carlton Saudi Arabia and Macau as beverage manager. He also won Beefeater Gin's Mixldn global competition, where he represented Hong Kong & Macau.
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Dean Callan about his long career as a brand ambassador and his latest project, The Dean Callan Show.
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Resources
The Dean Callan Show
The Craft of the cocktail
The Joy of Mixology
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jay Khan, the co-founder, and director of the agave mecca COA, a specialist basement bar that quickly became a hot topic and destination bar in Asia.
COA opened in 2017 in Hong Kong’s Soho district and landed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list last year at No.12, bagging the Highest New Entry Award in the process.
Now it sits proudly at No.3 with Khan being recognised in the peer-voted, Altos Bartenders’ Bartender title as part of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020.
Khan spent much of his younger years travelling Mexico learning all there is about the world of Tequila and Mezcal and now educates consumers and bartenders around the world.
Recently he has been ranked #36 on the Bar World 100 – a list of the world's 100 most influential figures in the bar industry.
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Contact info & Resources:
Insta: jaykhan313
Coa Website
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Holly Graham. A Hong Kong based editor, writer and bartender. She has made great strides in helping to support the bar industry through her work as the Managing Editor of DRiNK Magazine (www.drinkmagazine.asia), the region's leading bar industry platform, nominated for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2019-2020.
Holly is the Asia Ambassador for lifestyle brand Earn Your Booze; Founder of Asia Women In Booze – a platform for women in the alcohol industry and Co-Founder of HK EnvironMentalists - a group of bar industry professionals striving to minimise waste and implement environmentally-friendly practices in bars.
Recently she has been ranked #26 on the Bar World 100 – a list of the world's 100 most influential figures in the bar industry.
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Insta: HollyGrahamDrinks
DRINK Magazine
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Lorenzo Antinori, a bartender who has been actively involved in some of the world's best bars from London, Korea, and now his home in Hong Kong.
Lorenzo, started his career in the hospitality industry in Rome, at the Hotel De Russie, one of the “Leading Hotels of the World”.
Before Long Lorenzo started to see the wonders of the bar world and realised to learn more he would have to move to London, the epicentre of cocktail culture at the time.
His determination landed him a job at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel and after 2 years the Beaufort Bar at the Savoy Hotel, both awarded as Best International Hotel Bar at annual Spirited Awards “Tales of the Cocktail” in 2011 and 2013.
In late 2015, Lorenzo joined Dandelyan under the role of Head bartender, running the daily base operations of the bar. The bar was ranked #2 by the World’s 50 Best Bars, in 2016.
In February 2017 he decided it was time to get out of his comfort zone and take the journey across the world to Korea, joining the Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts in Seoul with a special focus in Charles H., the destination bar within the property, inspired by globetrotter Charles H. Baker Jr.
During his tenancy at Charles H. has been ranked #14 in Asia 50 Best Bars and #64 in World’s Best Bars 2018.
On February 2019, Lorenzo was appointed Beverage Ambassador for Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts APAC and Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, where he overlooks the beverage program for the property, with a major focus on Caprice Bar, newly nominated #34 Asia 50 Best Bars 2020.
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Insta: lorenzoantinori_
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Gabriele Manfredi, a powerhouse in the London drink scene. Originally from Milan, he started out joining the bar team at the renowned Artesian at The Langham, London in 2009.
Before long he moved to the cocktail bar, Nightjar in 2011. Four years later he became Head Bartender at sister bar Oriole and sent waves in the industry for his creative approach to cocktail creation alongside his longtime peer Luca Cinalli.
Now alongside two other family members, the duo have created Hospitality Gourmet, a cocktail consultancy helping bar programs from Hawaii to India. Their cocktails are known for their visually complex aesthetics and strange ingredients sourced from across the world.
In this episode, we touch on some of his career and a little exclusive on opening a brand new cocktail bar this year!
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Insta: gabriele_manfredi
Hospitality Gourmet
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Today’s episode is a little update from me about this weeks guest and about a new project I have taken on. I'll be heading a new cocktail bar called Pin 31 in Bangkok and I'm looking forward to sharing all!
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This weeks episode is a look into the life of one of the industry's most beloved bartenders. With a career that spans 40 years, Salvatore Calabrese has had a lifetime of achievements which we reminisce on today.
Salvatore is an award-winning powerhouse in the trade being a consultant, bar operator and author of many best selling books.
We discuss his time growing up in Maiori village on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and his subsequent move to London to the now-famous Duke’s Hotel, where he developed a niche market for rare and aged cognacs, beginning a concept he dubbed Liquid History.
His industry given title, 'the Maestro' is something he is proud of and it is well deserved for his input into the bar trade. He has served presidents and famous singers. Owns a Guinness world record and can be found at the well established Donovan Bar, Brown’s Hotel, London.
This is Salvatore's legacy and we were proud to host him on the show.
Enjoy!
Contact info & Resources:
Insta: cocktailmaestro
salvatore-calabrese.co.uk
The Complete Home Bartender's Guide
Classic Cocktails
Cognac: a liquid history
Acqua Bianca liqueur
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Welcome everybody to another edition of On the Back Bar and today is a rather special episode as we are co-hosting alongside Shana Race who joins me from her show, TalkTales the Podcast.
This episode is a story into both our lives in the world of bartending and podcasting and not only is it super fun but you also learn a lot more about me and what it is I actually do!
Shana is the founder and creative director of TalkTales Entertainment LLC. With fifteen years of experience as a professional bartender at high-end restaurants and bars, Shana knows bartender life and the amazing stories that emerge from behind the bar.
She is also an absolute pro at podcasting so it was great to get some tips from her!
Enjoy!
Contact info & references:
Insta: Talktalesthepodcast
talktalesthepodcast.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Jerrold Khoo, the Bar Manager of Jigger and Pony in Singapore.
Jerrold Khoo started his love of drink making at the age of 17 in Starbucks before rising through the ranks of the Singapore bar scene to his position as the Bar Manager of Jigger and Pony.
The hotel bar Jigger and Pony this year was awarded the number 1 spot in the Asia 50 Best bar awards and the bar focusses on strong hospitality and classic cocktails with a twist.
Jerrold has been with the team for 7 years and his determination and commitment has been instrumental in the bars fame. We talk about the three keys of a successful bar operation and how his love of music and design helped his bartending career. Jerrold is a passionate and thoughtful leader in the drinks space and it was a delight to talk with him about his love of absinthe and learning the new business model of an effective cocktail delivery service.
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@jerroldrebelfever
@jiggerandponysg
Jigger and Pony Group Delivery Cocktails
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Alistair Reynolds the Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky Ambassador who joins us to talk to us about his new podcast, The Middle Cut. Co-hosting alongside Diageo Malt Whisky Ambassador Colin Dunn, the pair take a journey across Scotland stopping at a Single Malt distillery every episode to discuss.
Alistair has enjoyed a long career in the world of bartending and alcohol. In 2015 he was crowned World Class bartender of the year, and he has been active in competitions and the community alike. We discuss the world of whisky as it is today, using soft drinks the right way and about his new podcast.
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Contact & Resources:
@Ali.scotch
@colindunnwhisky
@balanceddrinks
The Middle Cut
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Camille Vidal, the founder of La Maison Wellness a mindful drinking brand and creative consultancy.
Camille spent her career as a consultant and global brand ambassador for St-Germain and the Bacardi family of brands. She is internationally recognized as a leading voice in the drinks industry and now combines her craft and expertise into the low/no ABV category.
She was named as one of the Bar World 100 | Industry most Influential figures 2019 and you can find her inspiring content via her Youtube series, Website and on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch.
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Instagram: madame_cami_vidal
https://www.lamaisonwellness.com
La Maison Wellness Youtube
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Kirk Estopinal is a Partner and Bartender of New Orleans' James Beard Foundation award-winning bar Cure and beloved Cuban inspired restaurant and bar, Cane and Table. Prior to that, he lived in Chicago where he was an opening bartender for renowned craft cocktail spot, The Violet Hour.
Estopinal left Chicago to return to New Orleans and help Neal Bodenheimer and Matt Kohnke open Cure in 2009.
Cure was named one of “America’s Best Bars” by Esquire, listed as one of the “Best Cocktail Bars in the U.S.” by Food & Wine, and hailed among New Orleans’ best cocktail bars by Forbes, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, Thrillist and Coveteur. Cure received the coveted nod for the James Beard Foundation Awards “Outstanding Bar Program,” in 2018.
In 2013, Estopinal along with Bodenheimer and Kohnke, opened Cane & Table. Which since then has been showered with praise being named one of the “Five Best New Cocktail Bars in America.” by Bon Appétit, cited as one of the best bars in America by Food & Wine, Esquire Network, Eater, and Thrillist.
We talk to Kirk about living in New Orleans and the strategies he has put in place to look after his staff and keep his businesses functioning during the 2020 events.
Enjoy!
Contact details & resources:
Instagram: caneandtable
https://www.caneandtablenola.com
http://curenola.com
World central kitchen
United Way
Punch - happy hour
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In this episode we are honoured to have Caroline Rosen, President of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, join us as a guest.
Caroline's role in the New Orleans culinary community has seen her providing scholarships to culinary schools for qualified minority applicants and by providing micro-loans to farmers in the New Orleans region.
Her career has developed deep relationships with chefs, food brands, and numerous publications as she created events, community partnerships, and fundraising opportunities as part of the Besh Foundation before taking on her current role as President of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.
In 2018 she was named one of the "55 Most Influential People in Dining and Nightlife" by The Observer. With current global events, the 2020 Tales theme is CATALYST, the spark of change.
In 2020, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation will celebrate how growth is fostered within the drinks industry from craft to people. CATALYST communicates the Foundations desire to facilitate innovation and transformation by providing a platform to collectively collaborate and influence the global drinks industry.
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Instagram: carolinerosen
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
2020 Spirited Awards
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Lauren Mote, the DIAGEO Reserve & World Class Global Cocktailian, co-creator of Bittered Sling Bitters, a sommelier, writer, and spirits’ judge.
Today, Lauren spearheads the World Class Studios educational program globally and creates programming for bartenders, ambassadors, customers and consumers across 60 countries. She’s the global ambassador for the World Class program and represents the entire Reserve portfolio – the luxury arm of DIAGEO.
Lauren is the co-creator of World Class Community Week – a global, digital initiative designed to inspire, engage and communicate with the trade community around the world while spending time at home.
We talk about her personal journey through the drinks world to where she is today and some of the resources that bartenders can use to educate themselves and upskill now. Enjoy!
Contact info & resources:
Insta: Laurenmote
Bittered Sling Website
DIAGEO World Class
DIY Rooibos Tea Kombucha with Chef Jonathan C
Books:
The Art of Eating - M.F.K. Fisher
The Man Who Ate Everything - Jeffrey Steingarten
It Must've Been Something I Ate: The Return of the Man Who Ate Everything - Jeffrey Steingarten
A Year In Provence - Peter Mayle
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Ivy Mix, the head bartender and owner of Leyenda, a cocktail bar in Brooklyn, New York.
She is the co-founder of Speed Rack, a competition created by and for female bartenders that benefits breast cancer research and awareness, and she has won a number of awards including being named "American Bartender of the Year" at the 2015 Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards.
With the upcoming release of her new book, 'Spirits of Latin America', I had the pleasure to talk to Ivy to understand the story behind writing it. Spread over 256 pages with over 100 stunning photos, the book is separated into three sections agave, sugarcane, and grape. We talk about her love of South America, how her award-winning Brooklyn bar Leyenda is coping with the crisis, and also how Ivy is fighting for a stabilization fund to support the restaurant and bar trade in the states.
Contact info & resources:
Insta: ivymix
PREORDER: Spirits of Latin America: A Celebration of Culture and Cocktails, with 70 Recipes from Leyenda and Beyond
Skillshare: Ivy Mix
independent restaurant coalition
Leyenda
Speed Rack
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris had a chat with Siobhan Payne and Hannah Sharman-Cox about life in isolation and how London Cocktail Week is thankfully still going ahead, into its 11th year.
We take a look back at the decade of success they have had with the now world-renowned festival and about some of the home cocktails, they are making.
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Insta: londonsiobhan
Insta: hsharmanxox
Drink Up London Site
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Cristie Norman a certified sommelier working at Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant, Spago, in Beverly Hills.
She is an online creator, hosting a Youtube series named "Adulting with Alcohol" and has recently launched an Online Wine Course delving into the world of wine through 80 high-quality videos and 16 sections.
In light of the COVID pandemic, Cristie has made her wine course free for those who get in touch and she has created, together with a team of Master Sommeliers, the United Sommeliers Foundation which is raising funds for those who have lost their jobs in the wine world.
We touch on this and how she created a successful digital brand by amassing a community of 28k followers, including the incredible transformation she went through at an early age.
Enjoy!
Contact info:
Insta: cristienorman_somm
Online wine course: cristienorman.com
Adulting With Alcohol: The Ten Commandments of Wine (EP 4)
unitedsommeliersfoundation.org
Resources:
Zraly's Windows on the World
World Atlas of Wine 8th edition
Wine for Dummies
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Sven Almenning, the managing director and owner of the influential Speakeasy Group of venues.
The group includes iconic venues such as Eau de Vie Sydney and Melbourne, Boilermaker House, the Viking mythology-inspired Mjølner Sydney and Melbourne, and the Champagne and cocktail bar Nick and Nora.
On top of this, he has an incredibly useful training and management platform for the hospitality industry named Ananas. Ananas has just become free for everyone during the COVID pandemic.
The courses are in-depth and diverse and as Sven mentions in the show this is a great opportunity for us to upskill and learn. We talk about this, his golden rule for concepts and also why he had to get a firearms license to import a cocktail shaker.
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Contact info:
Insta: svenalmenning
Website: Speakeasy Group
Website: Ananas Academy
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tom Surgey. The eloquent wine educator and the sales & business development director at Ridgeview Estate. He has been a tremendous force in promoting English sparkling wine worldwide and known for being a great communicator. Tom has been involved in a lot of media over recent years from radio to featuring on the popular television show, This Morning. We talk about his love of wine and a new app he has been working on Called, Pingza, which helps buyers choose the best wine at the best prices with educational videos to boot. Enjoy!
Contact info:
Insta: tomsurgey
Pingza Wine App
Website: Ridgeview Estate
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Philip Duff is renowned for being the industry's much-loved cocktail and spirits expert and presenter.
He served as the Director of Education at Tales of the Cocktail and through his consultancy brand 'Liquid Solutions', created trade engagements programs such as the Bols Around The World and G'Vine Gin Connoisseur global bartending competitions.
He successfully launched his own brand of Genever 'Old Duff' in America and is now travelling the world to share his spirit with us.
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Contact info
Insta: philipsduff
Old Duff Genever
Website: Liquid Solutions
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Megs Miller is a renowned female superstar in the bar trade who as worked on various hospitality projects around the world from the ‘Potato Head’ club in Indonesia to Consultancy in Columbia.
She is part of the Altos Tequila group and an organiser for the Tahona Society global competition. Alongside these exciting projects, she has become the recent founder of Fam, a new bar in London focussed on family and classic cocktails.
Enjoy!
Contact info
Insta: megsmiller
Website: Fam Bar
Website: https://www.tahonasociety.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Tim Etherington-Judge.
Tim is a champion of life, wellbeing and ethical sustainability. After a traumatic experience at the Athens Bar Show, he set out to grow and help others within our industry.
From launching Healthy Hospo an organisation working to create a healthier, happier and more sustainable hospitality, to his new distillery Avallen with a goal to be the most environmentally positive spirits brand in the world and challenge the drinks industry on its sustainability.
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Contact info:
Insta: etheringtonjudge
Website: https://www.avallenspirits.com
Avallen Calvados
Website: https://healthyhospo.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Deano Moncrieffe, the agave guru.
Deano Moncrieffe has spent a decade being the Global Brand Ambassador for Don Julio Tequila, teaching the world all things agave. He has recently opened up his own Tequila specialist bar in London named Hacha and his cocktail, the Mirror Margarita, won the Class Bar Awards Cocktail of the Year, 2020.
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Contact info:
Insta: dondeanomoncrieffe
Website: https://www.hachabar.com
Website: https://www.donjulio.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks Jesse Estes, the global brand ambassador of Ocho Tequila and the son of Tomas Estes the co-founder.
He spent time working in many of London's top bars including Callooh Calley and the Lonsdale before moving into the family business as an Agave educator.
We talk today about the unique production ethos of Ocho tequila and his thoughts on the future of the agave category as a whole.
Enjoy!
Contact info:
Insta: jesseocho
Website: http://ochotequila.com/us/
Resources:
Book: Tequila Beyond Sunrise
Book: Tequila Ambassador
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Monica Berg, an influential bartender in the drink scene.
Today's guest is a true inspiration in the drinks world. Hailing from Oslo, Norway, she spent time in London as the head bartender of pollen street social, she followed on to work at Himkok and represented her home country in the Diageo world-class final.
In 2015 she was awarded the line honorary award for her contributions to Norwegian food and drink culture. And 2019 she became the first woman to be awarded the Altos bartenders bartender award at the World's 50 Best Bars.
Currently, she co-owns Tayer & elementary with her partner Alex Kratena, she owns a liqueur line named Muyu and alongside some of the best minds in the business she created the nonprofit pour symposium where topics such as the modern bartender, gender and perfection are discussed.
As you can imagine with all that I listed above she’s a very busy person so this interview was recorded as she opened the bar so I'm thankful we managed to get even this time.
Contact info:
Insta: monicasuh
Website: https://tayer-elementary.com
Website: https://muyu-liqueurs.com
Website: https://pourdrink.org
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to James Chase from Chase distillery. James is championing the field to bottle ethos of his award-winning products.
Acting as the global ambassador of Chase we sat down and talked to him about the incredible spirits he produces and his aims to be the most sustainable distillery in the world.
Enjoy!
Contact info:
Insta: jchasedistill
Website: https://chasedistillery.co.uk
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Max Curzon Price, a Vancouver bartender working at the contemporary dining restaurant 'Botanist'.
Max has been involved in a number of cocktail competitions most notably Barcardi Legacy which he has entered this year with his 'Plight of the Bumblee' cocktail.
The cocktail supports diversity in neighbourhoods and hopes to build a support network for the humble bee worldwide. you can find out more about this cause through the "Hive of Apiarists".
Enjoy!
Contact info:
Instagram: ink.and.drink
Website: http://hiveofapiarists.com
Botansit: https://www.botanistrestaurant.com
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Today's guest is a special one. He was nominated 2019 international bartender of the year. He is the global coffee ambassador for Mr. Black's coffee liqueur. He heads up the coffee cocktail program at the 'Maybe Sammy' hotel bar, which was recently nominated best bar in Australia, and he is just about to launch his new coffee business. His name Is Martin Hudak and what I like about this episode is his genuinely kind approach to wanting to give people experience end knowledge about the coffee world.
Enjoy!
contact info & resource list:
Instagram: martin_hudak
'Atlas of Coffee' by James Hoffman perfectdailygrind.com sprudge.com Spiritualcoffee.com *
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to David Levasseur, a Champagne grower and producer who is the third generation in a family-owned vineyard. He producers around 30,000 + bottles a year and it's one of our favourite champagnes to try.
In this episode, we talk about playing up to the big producers in Reims and Epernay, Brexit and how it will affect him and we also touch on English sparkling wine.
Enjoy the show!
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to the wonderful Suwincha Singsuwan or more commonly known as "Cha Cha".
She’s like a little celebrity in Bangkok behind some of the best bars in the city. Some of the bars she heads are Rabbit hole, which is currently number 34 best bar in Asia, Liberation with Thailand Diageo World Class winner "Gov" and late last year saw the launch of her latest venue the Crimson Room. She has been an integral part of changing the landscape of the drink scene in Bangkok and I think you going to like hearing about her story. Please enjoy! *
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris is joined by Nico De Soto the 'pandan king' to talk all about infusions, running his three award-winning bars and how he keeps organised while traveling the world.
The 'pandan king' joins us this week to talk all about infusions, running his three award-winning bars and how he keeps organised while traveling the world.
Nico started his career in Paris working for bars such as the Experimental Cocktail Club before he won his award in 2014 as 'most influential bartender in 2014'.
Now he operates three bars which are Mace in New York, Kaido in Miami and Danico in Paris.
Please enjoy!
contact info:
Mace: macenewyork.com
Danico: https://www.facebook.com/danicoparis/
Kaido: kaidomiami.com
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks to Will Edge is the Founder of Greensand Ridge, a Kent based distillery creating delicious spirits.
The distillery has won a number of awards for its efforts in sustainability with Will using innovative practices to keep carbon neutral. His efforts on sustainability are truly remarkable and its why he is considered a thought leader.
From sourcing wild botanicals within a mile of the distillery to feeding waste to local farm animals and giving liquid waste to local digester plants to create fuel, Will really meticulously thinks of every step in his process.
Please Enjoy!
Contact info:
website: greensanddistillery.com
instagram: greensand_ridge
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In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris talks in depth with Millie Tang to discuss her work at the Gresham bar and her recent competition wins.
Millie had a fantastic 2019. From winning the Licor 43 global cocktail competition alongside Jessie Williamson to being crowned the ALIA bartender of the year 2019, she has shown that with true determination and focus you can achieve a lot. You can find Millie at the popular Gresham Bar in Brisbane where not only does she mix up some tasty cocktails, but runs their social media with her impressive drinks photography.
Enjoy!
Contact info:
website: millietangcreative.com
Instagram: millietang
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