The Curious Bartender Podcast

Tristan Stephenson

Hospitality

Cocktails

Scotch Whisky

Fermentation

Whisky

Bartending

Tequila

Sustainability

Flavor Perception

Cider

Whiskey

Mezcal

Cocktail Culture

Terroir

Gin

Rum

Multisensory Experience

Port Of Leith Distillery

Cider Brandy

Aroma

Long-form conversations with the leading minds in drinks, spanning history, science, culture, and craft, with bestselling author and bartender Tristan Stephenson.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	100	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Society & Culture

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#100 Tristan Stephenson (Interviewed by Craig Harper) - Black Rock, Whisky Me, Guy Ritchie, Podcasting, the 1650s and Smelling Sugar

For episode 100 we turn the tables. Craig Harper, a close friend and regular drinking partner, takes the interviewer’s chair and puts questions from listeners and friends to the host himself. We start with how three podcasts led to this one, the nerd... more

19 Oct 2026 • 2 hrs 27 min

#99 Steven Moore - Drinking Vessels: Tea Cups, the Coupe Myth, Sharing Wine Glasses, Murano’s Glass Prison & Martinis in the Grand Canal

This week we’re at the home of Steven Moore, Antiques Roadshow regular, former dealer, auctioneer, curator and pottery manufacturer, and the self-styled David Attenborough of teacups.

It’s an episode best watched rather than heard, with a table ful... more

12 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 28 min

#98 Jonny Garrett - Pub Myths, Cask's Comeback, British Hops & 13,000 Years of Beer

Award-winning beer writer Jonny Garrett, co-founder of YouTube's Craft Beer Channel and the only writer to win Fortnum & Mason Drinks Book of the Year twice, joins us in the week his new book One More Round hits the shelves. We follow his 4,000-mile ... more

5 Oct 2026 • 2 hrs 28 min • Most popular

#97 Dawn Davies MW - Champagne! Production, Appreciation, History; Leaving The Whisky Exchange and Why Coupes Should Be Banned

Dawn Davies MW is back for a rare second appearance. We asked, and she answered with six bottles of fizz, each one a chapter in a career that started as a waitress and bar hand in Edinburgh, ran through Zuma, The Ledbury and Selfridges, and ended up ... more

28 Sep 2026 • 2 hrs 30 min

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Recent Guests

Steven Moore

Collector and author specializing in antiques and ceramics

Episode: #99 Steven Moore - Drinking Vessels: Tea Cups, the Coupe Myth, Sharing Wine Glasses, Murano’s Glass Prison & Martinis in the Grand Canal

Jonny Garrett

Pub historian and author

Independent author/public historian

Episode: #98 Jonny Garrett - Pub Myths, Cask's Comeback, British Hops & 13,000 Years of Beer

Dawn Davies

Champagne expert; Master of Wine; former whisky and wine sector leader

The Whisky Exchange (former); MW

Episode: #97 Dawn Davies MW - Champagne! Production, Appreciation, History; Leaving The Whisky Exchange and Why Coupes Should Be Banned

Valérie Gamond

Historian/author discussing Chartreuse and Monastic production

Independent researcher/author

Episode: #96 Valérie Gamond - Inside Chartreuse: Monks, A Vow Of Silence & The Liqueur They Refuse To Make More Of

James Crowden

Author, cider historian and practitioner featured on the episode

Episode: #95 James Crowden - England's Secret Champagne, the Tax That Toppled a Prime Minister, and the Fight for Cider's Future

Giorgio Bargiani

Master bartender, head of Connaught Bar operations and glassware designer

The Connaught Bar

Episode: #94 Giorgio Bargiani - Connaught, Reflections off Ago, Gucci's Martini, and the Glass Built for Two

Barney Wilczak

Distiller of fruit-based eaux de vie and founder of Capreolus Distillery

Capreolus Distillery

Episode: #93 Is This The World's Best Distillery? Capreolus, Eau De Vie, Inadequacy, Capturing Nature, King Charles, Baby's Heads - Barney Wilczak

Jeff Bell

Founder/Operator of PDT and hospitality veteran

PDT, Crif Dogs

Episode: #92 Jeff Bell - New York's Most Famous Speakeasy + Philosophy, Fatherhood, KP'ing, Pandemic & More...

David Wondrich

Author and cocktail historian

Author of Punch, Imbibe, etc.

Episode: #90 David Wondrich – Cocktail History: The Only William, Savoy Without a American Bar, WW2 Supply Officers, Business Cards, Unmarked Graves, America's Love of Ice

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Tristan Stephenson

Host of The Curious Bartender Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings

Immersive conversations
Each interview shares the respect Tristan and the guest have for each other which leads to informative and friendly conversations. It becomes a privilege to eavesdrop on what is being said.
A fantastic range of guests makes each episode something to look forward to.
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coventry blaze
United Kingdom6 months ago
One of the best!
Amazing podcast about spirits/history/fermentation and culture! Look forward to every episode.
Apple Podcasts
5
fermentedself
United States10 months ago
Love it
I look forward to every episode of this insightful and engaging show about my beloved industry.
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5
CreativeDrunk
United Statesa year ago
My favourite flavour focused podcast
As someone who works in the drink industry and loves learning about flavours this is easily the best podcast I have found so far: inquisitive and fun host, interesting guests and a quality array of topics.
Apple Podcasts
5
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United Kingdoma year ago
Great show
A must listen show if you’re into spirits/bar history, and culture. Entertaining and enlightening long form interviews.
Apple Podcasts
5
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United Statesa year ago

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Engaging host and guest dynamic; conversations feel respectful and informative.

Listeners appreciate insightful guests and a quality range of topics.

Great depth on history, fermentation, and culture within drinks.

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Talking Points

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#97 Dawn Davies MW - Champagne! Production, Appreciation, History; Leaving The Whisky Exchange and Why Coupes Should Be Banned

Q: How does dosage affect the wine, and why do producers choose different levels?

Dosage adjusts sweetness and can influence perceived acidity and balance; some producers prefer low dosage to highlight natural acidity and fruit, while others use higher dosage to smooth edges or fit a house style; modern trends see dosage often reduced as grapes ripen and climate warms.

#97 Dawn Davies MW - Champagne! Production, Appreciation, History; Leaving The Whisky Exchange and Why Coupes Should Be Banned

Q: What steps would you take to make a bad champagne?

Poor-quality grapes or low-quality base wine, insufficient attention to vineyard health, and over-rushing the fermentation or mismanaging dosage all tend to produce inferior champagnes; the quality of fruit and careful management of fermentation and aging are foundational to avoiding bad results.

#94 Giorgio Bargiani - Connaught, Reflections off Ago, Gucci's Martini, and the Glass Built for Two

Q: Can you tell us about Bargiani glassware and the Gucci collaboration?

Bargiani glassware started from a clear need to improve efficiency and spectacle in service; the triple-spout mixing glass enables two martinis to be poured simultaneously, combining practicality with drama. The Gucci collaboration emerged as a natural extension of doing groundbreaking, brand-aligned work, leveraging a PR agency to reach a wider audience while staying true to the bar's ethos.

#94 Giorgio Bargiani - Connaught, Reflections off Ago, Gucci's Martini, and the Glass Built for Two

Q: How has your partnership with Ago evolved over the years, and where do your styles differ yet complement?

Ago has a strong aura and philosophical calm that balances my energy and speed. We push each other—he guides with a laser focus on precision and manners, while I bring speed, enthusiasm, and a willingness to experiment. Together we scaffold growth and maintain the Connaught Bar's high standards.

#94 Giorgio Bargiani - Connaught, Reflections off Ago, Gucci's Martini, and the Glass Built for Two

Q: How did you come to join The Connaught Bar and become Ago's right-hand person?

The opportunity came through a connection in the hotel world; after a short interview and a trial shift, I joined in 2014, feeling both excitement and nerves, and gradually proved myself by focusing on the craft, teamwork, and consistent delivery.

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