
Hosts Damon Boelte, Sother Teague, and Greg Benson sit down to talk cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, tea, coffee, and all the other exciting liquids in the universe. With each episode, learn from some of the world’s experts in mixology, bar history, distillation, and brewing. Bringing on guests ranging from bartenders and brewers, alchemists and ambassadors, roasters and regulars, and every expert ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 673 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & Culture | |||

How does a cocktail menu affect the layout of a bar? How does the floorplan inform your martini spec? These are questions that Matthew Maddy and Milos Zica, the Desinger and Beverage Manager of Williamsburg’s Bar Susanne have been puzzling out. They ... more
Ever wondered what bar consultants do, and specifically what they do if they’re asked to build a bar inside of a 140 year old Singaporean national monument? Bobby Carey and Tom Hogan of Studio Ryecroft are here to answer that question and more, as th... more
The Scottish Highlands are many things, but “tropical” isn’t usually listed as one of them. However, Stewart Walker, distillery manager of Fettercairn Whisky talks about how they’ve found a way to get passionfruit, pineapple, and other notes more com... more
Sotol is not an agave product, but it often gets marketed that way to consumers, posing a conundrum for the folks that make it. Aaron Dujovne, Co-Founder of Casa Lotos Sotol sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about differentiating his product fro... more
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A fantastically entertaining listen. I have visited so many bars, and enjoyed so many drinks at their recommendation. A wonderful resource for cocktail and drink fans from any level of knowledge!
These guys really know their stuff and are genuinely curious which makes for GREAT discussions. Keep it up guys!
The theme song makes me want to kill my family. I eventually set my player (Overcast) to skip the intro and outro so that I don’t have to hear it a anymore.
Sother and Greg! Please invest in some quality microphones and recording/podcasting equipment. I started listening to the show many years ago but you guys have not evolved technically with the rest of the podcast world. Content is great but it’s painful to listen to such horrible audio quality. Greg especially- it sounds like you’re calling in from a pay phone inside a very large hollow room. I understand you stopped recording in person from Roberta’s when the pandemic hit, but that was four yea... more
Insightful, informative, and engaging! I recently discovered The Speakeasy and have already learned a ton. I can’t believe this content is free!
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A candid, expert-driven exploration of drinks culture across the bar, spirits, wine, and hospitality landscapes. Episodes frequently center on fermentation, production, and lineage—ranging from sotol and tequila to whiskey and Canadian spirits—while balancing hands-on technique with business and experiential storytelling. Notable strengths include a steady roster of industry insiders, founders, and ambassadors who illuminate craft, education, and consumer engagement, often weaving design, venue concept, and community impact into the dialogue. The show tends to blend practical tasting notes with broader industry context, making it a strong resource for bartenders, suppliers, venue operators, and brand partners seeking authentic, opinionated ... more
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