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The Curious Bartender Podcast

Tristan Stephenson
Flavor Perception
Hospitality
Multisensory Experience
Aroma
Gastronomy
Rum
Taste
Soundscapes
Psychological Science
Sustainability
Whiskey
Bartending
Emotional Responses
Cuisine
Cocktails
Jamaica
Coffee
Motivation
Martini
Africa

Conversations on food and drink through history, science, culture and geography with bestselling author and bar person Tristan Stephenson

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Recent Guests

Gabe Cook
Cider expert and educator, known as the Ciderologist
Episode: #57 Gabe Cook - How Cider is Made, Appreciating Cider, Cider History, Growing Apples, Cider Producers, English Cider, American Cider
Jota Tanaka
Master blender at Fuji Gotemba Distillery
Fuji Gotemba Distillery
Episode: #52 Jota Tanaka - Japanese Whisky, History, Fuji Gotemba, Four Roses, Distillation, Mizunara
Camper English
Drinks writer and educator based in San Francisco
alkademics.com
Episode: #51 Camper English - San Francisco Bars, Making Clear Ice, Alcohol as Medicine, Water Sommeliers
Harold McGee
Renowned author and food science expert, known for his work in culinary science and his book 'On Food & Cooking'.
Episode: #50 Dr. Harold McGee - Science of Food & Drink, Smell & Aroma, Foundations of Flavour, Tea, Writng
Serge Valentin
Founder of whiskyfun.com and whiskey expert
whiskyfun.com
Episode: #49 Serge Valentin - Whisky Fun, Scoring Whisky, Brora & Clynelish, Independent Bottlers, Weird Whisky, Wine Casks, Maturation
Charles Denby
Co-founder and CEO of Berkeley Yeast
Berkeley Yeast
Episode: #47 Charles Denby - Future of Brewing, Yeast Genetics, Brewing 0% ABV Beer, Beer for Health
Megs Miller
Bartender, educator, and agave spirits expert
Salón de Agave
Episode: #46 Megs Miller - Agave Spirits Exploration, Terpenes for Mood Enhancement, Sotol, Mezcal, Salon de Agave, Durango
Richard Hart
Baker and author, known for his work at Tartine Bakery and Hart Bakery
Green Rhino Bakery
Episode: #45 Richard Hart - Sourdough, Bread Culture, Cereals, Copenhagen, Perfection, Sandwiches, Mexico City, Green Rhino
Henrietta Lovell
Founder and CEO of The Rare Tea Company, tea educator, and author
The Rare Tea Company
Episode: #42 Henrietta Lovell - Tea Masterclass, How To Brew Tea, Tea Agriculture, Economics, Communities, Rare Tea, Matcha

Host

Tristan Stephenson
Host and bestselling author with expertise in food and drink, engaging in enriching conversations with various experts in the beverage industry.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • One of the best!

    Amazing podcast about spirits/history/fermentation and culture! Look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fermentedself
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    I look forward to every episode of this insightful and engaging show about my beloved industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreativeDrunk
    United States2 months 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
    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇪🇸
    United Kingdom2 months 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
    Not Michael Anthony
    United States5 months ago
  • Absolutely Essential

    An must for anyone interested in the world of beverages and the people, stories, and elements behind them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffreyMorgen
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's curiosity and engaging interview style, making the content both entertaining and educational.
Inquisitive and fun host with engaging guests and fascinating topics related to flavors and the industry.
A must-listen for those interested in spirits, bar history, and cocktail culture, providing enlightening long-form interviews.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#156
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#31
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#58
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#26
France/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#48
Italy/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#102
Australia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#55 Dr. Johnny Drain - Hacking Flavour, Microbes, Food Systems, Gut Health, Chocolate without Cocoa, Future of Food
Q: Is Barbados the birthplace of rum?
Seal elaborates on the historical significance of rum production in Barbados in the 17th century, emphasizing the cultural context rather than just the chronological aspect.
#51 Camper English - San Francisco Bars, Making Clear Ice, Alcohol as Medicine, Water Sommeliers
Q: What are you currently excited about in the cocktail world?
Discussing his upcoming projects, including exploring water, and his unique approach to recreating different types of mineral water at home.
#51 Camper English - San Francisco Bars, Making Clear Ice, Alcohol as Medicine, Water Sommeliers
Q: What was it that drew you to ice? Why the obsession with ice?
Camper mentions that it started as a simple realization that people were interested in making clear ice, which led him to delve deeper into the subject and experiment.
#48 Lance Winters - St George Spirits, Eau de Vie, Gin, Absinthe, Whisky, Distillation, Provenance, Experimentation
Q: Can you envisage a time where Oda V has a like a grander status within the bar industry?
I think there are distillers out there who are doing incredible Oda V's.
#48 Lance Winters - St George Spirits, Eau de Vie, Gin, Absinthe, Whisky, Distillation, Provenance, Experimentation
Q: So when did that become a part of the philosophy of St. George Spirits? Was it there from the start?
It wasn't necessarily there from the start as a super intentional thing.

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2. Jota Tanaka
3. Camper English
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6. Charles Denby
7. Megs Miller
8. Richard Hart

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