Cocktails and Spirits

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by two very special guests. Good friend Pepe from Los Angeles Tequila Club and Don Pepe Experiences joins Alfonso and Erik to chat with Jesse Estes Global …

On this episode Alfonso is joined by Eileen Wayner CEO of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. Eileen goes over what TOTCF represents and what they do. She also gives us an inside look at what we can ex…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Chuey. Chuey is the first guest to make a second appearance in the podcast. Chuey is the Founder of Pacific Northwest Agave Club. He fills us in on what they are doing …

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Marshall Minaya, Beverage Director of two of Midtown East’s cocktail bars that serve as a boozy time capsule of classic NYC bar culture,  Valerie and Madame George. 

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Alfonso and Erik are joined by Whiskey Professor Bernie Lubbers Whiskey ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery. Bernie shares how and why the Bottled-In-Bond Act was passed. He also shares what some o…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Allen Katz. Allen is the distiller and co founder of New York Distilling Company. Allen shares how his career in the industry began. A passion for cocktails led to a pa…

On todays episode Alfonso and Erik talk to Arminder Randhawa. Arminder shares his passion and knowledge on rum and other cane spirits. Arminder gives us a brief breakdown on how he became a rum enthu…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Mayra and Juan Villa from Mezcal Hacienda Oponguio. Mayra and Juan talk about their family's Mezcal. They share the story behind the Mezcal and how they…

Alfonso is joined by Stephen Kurpinsky US brand ambassador for Mr. Black Coffee Liquor. Stephen takes us through the journey of Mr. Black. Over the last couple of years Mr. Black has set itself apart…

Alfonso and Erik recap their trip to Mexico. Visiting Tequila Ocho, Siete Leguas, Tequila Atanasio and Cascahuin was an amazing experience. There is also a small interview with Karla Camarena; younge…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by award winning mixologist LP O’Brien. LP has been recognized with numerous awards in the industry including Ultimate Drink Master on Netflix’s Drink Masters competition.…

On this episode Alfonso talks to Nick Hogan founder of Mover & Shaker Co. Nick goes over his background in the industry and where the idea for the brand initiated. He also shares some of his personal…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by their good friend Alex Cid to talk about the Old Fashioned. A classic cocktail that has many different variations. We got together to try six different Old Fashioned Re…

Alfonso and Erik talk to Jordan Hughes creator of High Proof Preacher, Cocktail Camera and author of the book Twist. Jordan turned two of hobbies and created a business. Jordan talks about some of hi…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Jon Bullinger, founder of Ultra Premium Tequila Yéyo. Jon shares the roots of Yéyo and what it took to get it up and running. Jon goes in depth talking about the new ex…