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The Curious Bartender Podcast

Tristan Stephenson
Hospitality
Scotch Whisky
Cocktails
Whisky
Bartending
Fermentation
Sustainability
Flavor Perception
Whiskey
Mezcal
Tequila
Terroir
Cocktail Culture
Gin
Rum
Multisensory Experience
Port Of Leith Distillery
Cider Brandy
Aroma
Wine

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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Julio Bermejo is the owner of Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, which is the bar credited by the Wall Street Journal as "the epicentre of tequila in the United States" and the place where the Tommy's Margarita was created in the 90's. In t... more

Yumi Yoshikawa is the global brand ambassador for Chichibu Distillery, the small operation in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, which has become the most celebrated whisky producer in the world.

We map out the full picture: two malt distilleries in Chichib... more

Freddy Andreasson is a 6'4" Swede from the small town of Falkenburg who grew up working a conveyor belt at the Falcon Brewery, spent his late teens dealing weed, and bought a one-way ticket to Melbourne with the proceeds.He arrived in Melbourne with ... more

Liam Davy is Director of Bars at Hawksmoor, the British steakhouse group that's grown from a single Spitalfields opening in 2006 to fourteen sites across the UK, Ireland and the US, with Boston due in September. We sat down after a night at Hawksmoor... more

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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
PoitĂ­n producer and bar owner (1661 Belfast bar)
1661 Belfast / Sackville bar and related ventures
Episode: #75 Dave Mulligan - Is PoitĂ­n Ireland's Mezcal? History, Production, Brands, Tasting
Edward Slingerland
Philosopher and author of Drunk
University of British Columbia (philosophy); author
Episode: #74 Edward Slingerland - The Evolutionary Case for Getting Drunk, Alcohol and Neurochemistry, Socialisation, Archaeology, Philosophy
Mathieu Sabbagh
Mobile distillery founder, Burgundy distillation revivalist
Sabs & Co. / DeVille Burgundy collaboration
Episode: #73 Mathieu Sabbagh - Mobile Distillery, Fin de Bourgogne, Eau-De-Vie, Fruit Spirits, Reviving Tradition
Franz-Arthur MacElhone
Custodian of Harry's Bar Paris, descendant of the bar's namesake
Harry's Bar Paris
Episode: #72 Franz-Arthur MacElhone - Harry's Bar Paris, History of Bloody Mary, Sidecar, French 75; Harry MacElhone, Being a Custodian
Kami Newton
Flavor perception expert and educator in sensory science
Independent researcher / educator
Episode: #71 Kami Newton - Flavour Perception, Sensory Science, How to Taste Spirits

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Tristan Stephenson
Host of The Curious Bartender Podcast; co-host in many episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • One of the best!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fermentedself
    United States6 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 States6 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 Kingdom7 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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Engaging and educational long-form interviews that feel both entertaining and insightful.
- High-caliber guests from bartending to brand storytelling drive deep, actionable insights.
- Polished host with a curious interviewing style that invites guests to share behind-the-scenes stories.
- Positive, knowledgeable discussions that blend history with practical craft.
- Consistently strong production values and thoughtful guest selection.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#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.
#76 Thibaut Hontanx - World's Most Travelled Distiller: Cognac, South African Agave Spirits, Rhum Clement, Courvoisier, Hennessy
Q: You've had a very varied career. You have worked in multiple continents through basically all of the spirit categories, right?
Yes, it's been a journey across wine, agave, cognac, and whiskey, learning from each category's fermentation, distillation, and aging to bring insights back to what I do today in Cognac.

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Long-form conversations with leaders and craftsmen in drinks, spanning history, science, culture, and craft. Listeners hear deep dives with bartenders, bar directors, cider makers, historians, and hospitality innovators, offering practical insights for bar programs, product storytelling, and industry trends. The show often threads technical topics (production, sourcing, service rituals) with cultural context and personal anecdotes, creating a rich mix for professionals and enthusiasts who want behind-the-scenes understanding of drinks, bars, and brand storytelling. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests, a curious, coaching-minded interviewing style, and a blend of heritage with forward-looking innovation that keeps discussions both ... more

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