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The Curious Bartender Podcast

Tristan Stephenson
Hospitality
Scotch Whisky
Cocktails
Whisky
Bartending
Fermentation
Sustainability
Flavor Perception
Tequila
Whiskey
Mezcal
Terroir
Cocktail Culture
Cider
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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Jörg Meyer is the founder of Le Lion — Bar de Paris in Hamburg, one of the most consistently recognised cocktail bars in the world and the birthplace of the Gin Basil Smash, a drink he created in 2008 that now accounts for upwards of 25,000 pours a y... more

This week we're filming on location at Wild Turkey in Lawrenceburg, sitting in the old station house with Bruce Russell — third-generation whiskey maker and associate blender, grandson and son of the two living legends whose names hang over the place... more

Simon Ford is the co-founder of The 86 Co. and creator of Ford's Gin, and the man widely credited as the first brand ambassador the modern spirits industry ever produced (though he's not so sure about that). In this episode, we trace his career from ... more

Valentine Warner is a chef, food writer and broadcaster who trained as a portrait painter before swapping the brush for the spoon in the kitchens of Alastair Little. He went on to make his name on BBC2 with What to Eat Now and a run of further series... more

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Simon Ford
Founder of The 86 Co. and Ford's Gin ambassador
The 86 Co./Ford's Gin
Episode: #82 Simon Ford - Ford's Gin, Plymouth Gin, 86 Co., Martinis, London, NYC, First Brand Ambassador, Tales of the Cocktail,
Nick Strangeway
Founder/Distiller at Hepple Gin
Hepple Gin
Episode: #81 Valentine Warner - Food & Art, Eating Seasons, Douglas Fir, Cider, Hepple, Nick Strangeway
Dre Masso
respected bartender and tastemaker
Chef/Bar Consultant networks
Episode: #80 Julio Bermejo - 61 Years of Tommy's, Tequila Production, Margaritas, Mexico, 100% Agave, Dre Masso, Tom Estes
Tom Estes
ambassador of tequila and hospitality
Global tequila ambassador
Episode: #80 Julio Bermejo - 61 Years of Tommy's, Tequila Production, Margaritas, Mexico, 100% Agave, Dre Masso, Tom Estes
Yumi Yoshikawa
Brand ambassador and representative of Chichibu Distillery; involved in production discussions and storytelling around Ichiro Akuto's ventures
Chichibu Distillery
Episode: #79 Yumi Yoshikawa - Chichibu Distillery, Ichiro Akuto, Japanese Whisky, Mizunara Oak, Floor Malting, Scotch Whisky
Freddy Andreasson
Owner/operator of El Gallo Altinero in Guadalajara, tequila and agave enthusiast
Episode: #78 Freddy Andreasson - El Gallo Altinero, Tequila & Jalisco, 50 Best, Terroir, Coffee
Liam Davy
Director of Bars for Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor
Episode: #77 Liam Davy - Director of Bars for 14 Hawksmoor Restaurants: Martinis, US vs UK Drinking, Gen Z, Natural Wine, Mezcal, Pubs
Thibaut Hontanx
Master Blender, Courvoisier
Courvoisier
Episode: #76 Thibaut Hontanx - World's Most Travelled Distiller: Cognac, South African Agave Spirits, Rhum Clement, Courvoisier, Hennessy
Dave Mulligan
Poitín producer and bar owner (1661 Belfast bar)
1661 Belfast / Sackville bar and related ventures
Episode: #75 Dave Mulligan - Is Poitín Ireland's Mezcal? History, Production, Brands, Tasting

Host

Tristan Stephenson
Host of The Curious Bartender Podcast, leading conversations on drinks, history, and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 129 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coventry blaze
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • One of the best!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fermentedself
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreativeDrunk
    United States7 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 Kingdom8 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 States10 months ago

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The show regularly blends history, craft, and culture in a way that feels accessible and inspiring.
Listeners applaud the depth and balance between respect and curiosity in interviews.
Guests and host create a relaxed yet highly informative listening experience.
Audience notes the quality and variety of guests consistently deliver memorable insights.
Guests bring expert perspectives; conversations feel both educational and engaging.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#81 Valentine Warner - Food & Art, Eating Seasons, Douglas Fir, Cider, Hepple, Nick Strangeway
Q: What can bartenders learn from chefs, and vice versa?
Chefs and bartenders share a focus on ingredients and craft, but bartenders often bring precision, timing, and a culture of service that can inform chefs' approaches to presentation and pace; similarly, chefs can teach bartenders to think about seasonality, provenance, and the broader context of ingredients.
#79 Yumi Yoshikawa - Chichibu Distillery, Ichiro Akuto, Japanese Whisky, Mizunara Oak, Floor Malting, Scotch Whisky
Q: How important is cask choice in creating a young-age but mature-feeling Chichibu whiskey?
Cask selection is central to achieving the distillery's hallmark maturity in younger ages; bourbon casks deliver clear distillery character, while other casks (sherry, wine, Mizunara, even curios like cognac or tequila) add layers, with ongoing emphasis on careful aging and ongoing tasting throughout maturation.
#79 Yumi Yoshikawa - Chichibu Distillery, Ichiro Akuto, Japanese Whisky, Mizunara Oak, Floor Malting, Scotch Whisky
Q: What makes Mizunara oak so special to Chichibu's profiles?
Mizunara imparts incense-like aromas and a brown-sugar sweetness, offering a unique aromatic profile that can stand alone or enhance blends; cask management and the source (Hokkaido) are crucial to shaping these characteristics.
#79 Yumi Yoshikawa - Chichibu Distillery, Ichiro Akuto, Japanese Whisky, Mizunara Oak, Floor Malting, Scotch Whisky
Q: How does the three-distillery setup influence flavor and production philosophy at Chichibu?
The host probes the distinct roles of Distillery I, Distillery II, and the Grain Distillery, with Yumi explaining that each distillery contributes different scales, fermentation environments (Mizunara washbacks vs. French oak), and aging strategies, all while maintaining a consistent commitment to flavor development and careful cask management.
#78 Freddy Andreasson - El Gallo Altinero, Tequila & Jalisco, 50 Best, Terroir, Coffee
Q: What sparked your move from Sweden to Australia and then to Mexico?
The pursuit of opportunity, work visas, and a fascination with tequila culture, which grew as Freddy learned about terroir and the people behind agave spirits, ultimately leading to a stable base in Mexico where he could explore bar concepts rooted in place.

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Long-form conversations with leading minds in drinks, history, science, culture, and craft. Episodes often center on brand-building, cocktail culture, production techniques, and the human stories behind bars and distilleries, mixing practical industry insights with historical context and philosophical angles. The show stands out for its deep-dive interviews with iconic figures, master distillers, bartenders, and scholars, delivering actionable lessons for professionals while weaving rich anecdotes about places, rituals, and the evolution of drinking culture. Listeners who crave a thoughtful blend of history, technique, and storytelling—often from the perspective of hospitality, brand strategy, and sensory experience—will likely find it part... more

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2. Nick Strangeway
3. Dre Masso
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