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Bartender at Large

Bartender at Large Network
Bartending
Cocktail Culture
Cocktails
Craft Cocktails
Hospitality Industry
Tequila
Mezcal
Tales Of the Cocktail
Bartending Industry
Whiskey
Hospitality
Cocktail Recipes
New York City
Mentorship
Mental Health
American Whiskey
Sustainability
Rum
Agave
ADHD

An online series about craft cocktails around the world & the bartenders who make them. Hosted by the award-winning bartender, Erick Castro.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes566Founded11 years ago
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This week we're joined by Trevor Tyler, Vice President of Beverage Operations for Eureka! Restaurant Group, to talk about what it takes to run a great bar program across 38 locations. Trevor shares his 15-year journey from general manager to the top ... more

This week we're joined by Trevor Tyler, Vice President of Beverage Operations for Eureka! Restaurant Group, to talk about what it takes to run a great bar program across 38 locations. Trevor shares his 15-year journey from general manager to the top ... more

American whiskey is one of the most popular spirits behind any bar. Yet many of us couldn't explain what really happens inside the barrel, or why Kentucky's limestone water matters so much. This week we're joined by Colin Blake, Vice President of Peg... more

American whiskey is one of the most popular spirits behind any bar. Yet many of us couldn't explain what really happens inside the barrel, or why Kentucky's limestone water matters so much. This week we're joined by Colin Blake, Vice President of Peg... more

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Recent Guests

Colin Blake
Vice president of Peggy Knowles Stevens & Associates and American Whiskey Scholar program co-creator
Peggy Knowles Stevens & Associates
Episode: Becoming a Whiskey Scholar w Colin Blake | Bartender at Large ep 522 VIDEO
Rain Garcia
Social media manager and founder of Garcia Media Works
Garcia Media Works
Episode: How to Actually Market Your Bar on Social Media with Rain Garcia | Bartender at Large ep 521 VIDEO
Kenta Goto
Award-winning bartender, Bar Goto proprietor and author
Bar Goto
Episode: Goto's Bartender's Guide w Kenta Goto & Noah Rothbaum | Bartender at Large ep 520
Noah Rothbaum
James Beard Award-winning spirits writer and author
Episode: Goto's Bartender's Guide w Kenta Goto & Noah Rothbaum | Bartender at Large ep 520
Lex Cerino
Bartender, spirit specialist and consultant
Self-employed
Episode: Life Outside the Bar w Lex Cerino | Bartender at Large ep 519
Princess Johnson
GUEST on the episode, Allegory partner/bar team member
Allegory, DC
Episode: Storytelling Through Cocktails w Kapri Robinson & Princess Johnson of Allegory | Bartender at Large ep 517
Kapri Robinson
GUEST on the episode, Allegory partner/bar team member
Allegory, DC
Episode: Storytelling Through Cocktails w Kapri Robinson & Princess Johnson of Allegory | Bartender at Large ep 517
Molly Horn
Mixologist, Spirits Educator, and Manager of Celebrity Events for Total Wine
Total Wine
Episode: Chief Mixologist and Spirits Educator for Total Wine: Molly Horn | Bartender at Large ep 516
Eric Winter
Co-founder of Palm Republic Rum
Palm Republic Rum
Episode: Palm Republic Rum w Eric Winter | Bartender at Large ep 515

Hosts

Erick Castro
Host of the show and central figure behind the brand; active in bartending, media, and festival/community engagement.
Eric Castro
Host of the show; frequent contributor to discussions on bartending, drinks, and industry trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 349 ratings
  • One of my favorites

    Great podcast even for us nonbartenders. Would love a white claw or buzzball episode in the future

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel O.
    United States3 years ago
  • Big brains at work!

    Fantastic podcast with the best guests and an awesome host! I’m always hungry for more and it’s a perfect listen to while commuting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jørgen S. Halvorsen
    Norway3 years ago
  • This was a very insightful podcast. Great content and useful information Good ideas for management and hospitality.

    Audible
    5
    David Schroeder
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent!

    This was a very insightful podcast. Great content and useful information Good ideas for management and hospitality.

    Audible
    5
    David Schroeder
    United States4 years ago
  • Grateful!

    This series is invaluable for todays bartender. Working between a sports bar and a fine dining cocktail bar it has become very apparent that continuing education is critical for success. Eric’s passion for the craft comes through in cases and barrels every week ;) after many months of enjoyment I wanted to say thank you! From a consistently thirsty, forever hungry bartender in Upstate NY!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AkaiMe804
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates diverse topics from design and festival ecosystems to classic cocktails and publishing journeys.
High-quality guests and engaging host with a knack for pulling practical insights from interviews.
A must-listen for bartenders, distillers, and industry professionals seeking education and inspiration.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#105
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#158
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#20
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Apple Podcasts
#38
Colombia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#50
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#72
South Africa/Arts/Food

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Becoming a Whiskey Scholar w Colin Blake | Bartender at Large ep 522
Q: What is actually happening to the whisky as it sits in a barrel?
Blake groups the changes into additive, subtractive, and interactive processes: char filters compounds, toasted wood contributes compounds and color, and oxygen helps drive chemical reactions that create new aromas and flavors.
Becoming a Whiskey Scholar w Colin Blake | Bartender at Large ep 522
Q: What are some of the mechanisms that scientists in distilleries are able to track within spirits?
Blake describes gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, which can be configured to detect specific compounds, including diacetyl and ethyl acetate. He explains how these compounds relate to aroma and distillation cuts.
Becoming a Whiskey Scholar w Colin Blake | Bartender at Large ep 522 VIDEO
Q: What is actually happening to the whiskey as it sits in a barrel?
Blake explains that aging includes subtractive filtration through char, extraction of color and wood compounds, and oxygen-driven chemical reactions that develop aroma and flavor.
Becoming a Whiskey Scholar w Colin Blake | Bartender at Large ep 522 VIDEO
Q: What are some of the mechanisms that scientists and distilleries are able to track within spirits?
Blake describes gas chromatography and mass spectrometry as tools for identifying specific compounds, such as diacetyl and ethyl acetate, and explains how distillation cuts affect their presence.
How to Actually Market Your Bar on Social Media with Rain Garcia | Bartender at Large ep 521
Q: Do you recommend like trial and error, kind of just going about things like seeing what works and what doesn't, or are there ways to kind of like increase their odds of success out of the gate?
She recommends researching competitors, testing targeted keywords and hashtags, and using Instagram trial reels to see how content performs with non-followers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bartender at Large

What is Bartender at Large about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive interview series exploring the craft, business, and culture of cocktails, hospitality, and the wider drinks world. Episodes span practical bartending techniques, bar design and operations, distilling innovations, and the festival and media ecosystems that shape the industry. Guests range from renowned bartenders and distillers to authors, historians, and festival leaders, often weaving in behind-the-bar stories, entrepreneurship lessons, and practical takeaways for listeners aiming to improve programs, menus, and guest experiences. The show stands out for pairing high-profile guests with hands-on, education-forward conversations, plus a focus on community-building within the global bartending scene.

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Recent guests on Bartender at Large include:

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2. Rain Garcia
3. Kenta Goto
4. Noah Rothbaum
5. Lex Cerino
6. Princess Johnson
7. Kapri Robinson
8. Molly Horn

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