The Speakeasy
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 and enthusiast in between, The Speakeasy introduces listeners to all the unique ways we enjoy imbibing today.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 631
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
Episode 192: Farm or forage, it's all fair game for vermouth-making
Today on The Speakeasy, the newfound owner of a 16-acre farm in upstate New York joins us to talk about farming, foraging, and vermouth. Bianca Miraglia, the founder of Uncouth Vermouth, is growing a…
00:33:44 |
Wed 06 Jul 2016
Episode 191: Eben Freeman On Genuine Mixology... And 'Genuine Liquorette'
Today, a friend of the hosts' jumps into the studio to talk about his career in mixology. Eben Freeman once stocked bottles of wine at Crossroads Wine & Spirits. Now he's a couple miles farther downt…
00:32:56 |
Wed 29 Jun 2016
Episode 190: Raising A Glass To Heritage Radio Network Badass Jack Inslee
It's a bittersweet day on The Speakeasy, as hosts Damon Boelte and Sother Teague bid adieu to longtime Heritage Radio Network producer Jack Inslee, who's moving to D.C. but staying firmly in the radi…
00:35:40 |
Wed 22 Jun 2016
Episode 189: Colin Spoelman and Dead Distillers
This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte and Sother Teague are joined in the studio by Colin Spoelman, co-founder of Kings County Distillery, the oldest and largest whiskey distillery in New York Cit…
00:34:28 |
Wed 15 Jun 2016
Episode 188: Sipping Rum With Shane Feirstein
Shane Feirstein of Lovers Rock in Bed-Stuy joins us in the studio with quite a few rums, from a Santa Teresa 1796 to an aged offering from Barbados.
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00:35:26 |
Wed 08 Jun 2016
Episode 187: Sorel On My Mind
Jack Summers (aka Jack from Brooklyn) joins us in the studio to talk about hustling to success in the New York food scene, in his case with a hibiscus liqueur known as sorel.
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00:35:11 |
Wed 01 Jun 2016
Episode 186: Growing Up Scotch
Brendan McCarron, a distiller at The Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, talks about his life in the Scotch industry.
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00:37:57 |
Wed 25 May 2016
Episode 185: Milk (Cocktails): Does a Body Good
This week on The Speakeasy, Eamon Rockey and Gareth Howells of Betony break down the beauty and intricacies of making milk cocktails, including Betony's famous clarified milk punch + more.
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00:32:40 |
Wed 18 May 2016
Episode 184: Germán González
This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte is joined in the studio by Germán González, one of the most celebrated working tequileros.
Master Distiller Germán González is the great grandson of Gen…
00:32:20 |
Wed 11 May 2016
Episode 183: TJ Lynch of Mother's Ruin
TJ Lynch of Mother's Ruin joins Damon Boelte for a brand new episode of The Speakeasy. Mother's Ruin is "the perfect blend of your favorite local bar and cocktail temple." Tune in as TJ and Damon ch…
00:31:45 |
Wed 04 May 2016
William Elliott
Bartender William Elliot of Maison Premiere joins Damon Boelte for the Speakeasy today! Tune in for a casual conversation between cocktail comrades as the two trade tales and tips for all beverage en…
00:32:46 |
Wed 27 Apr 2016
Episode 181: A Day in the Life of a Mezcalier
Listen to a brand new episode of The Speakeasy as Damon Boelte is joined by Courtenay Greenleaf, Mezcalier, beverage director of Rosa Mexicano, bartender at Masa y Agave bartender. Together they disc…
00:28:45 |
Wed 13 Apr 2016
Episode 180: Tasting Rome with Katie Parla
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon is joined in the studio by Katie Parla, co-author of Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors and Forgotten Recipes from an Ancient City. Tune in to hear them discus…
00:29:02 |
Wed 06 Apr 2016
Episode 179: Nicholas Bennett of Porchlight
Nicholas Bennett, the Head Bartender for Porchlight in Manhattan joins Damon Boelte for a fun and conversational episode of The Speakeasy.
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00:33:19 |
Wed 30 Mar 2016
Episode 178: Lllama Inn
Tune in to a brand new episode of The Speakeasy as Damon Boelte welcomes the brilliant women of Llama Inn for a conversation on Peruvian cocktails and more! He's joined by Lynette Marrero, Jessica Go…
00:28:28 |
Wed 23 Mar 2016
Episode 177: Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes
This week on The Speakeasy, Damon Boelte welcomes back Leslie Pariseau and Talia Baiocchi, the talented duo behind Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes. From Milan to Los Ange…
00:29:23 |
Wed 16 Mar 2016
Episode 176: Kat Kinsman on French 75's and Anxiety
Tune in to this week's episode of The Speakeasy as host Damon Boelte is joined by Kat Kinsman, editor at large and former editor in chief of Tasting Table and a frequent public speaker on the topics …
00:34:55 |
Wed 09 Mar 2016
Episode 175: Giuseppe Gonzalez — Suffolk Arms opening
On this week's episode of The Speakeasy, Damon catches up with Giuseppe Gonzalez, whose bartending credits include Golden Cadillac, PKNY and Dutch Kills. Giuseppe now runs Suffolk Arms in New York's …
00:36:21 |
Wed 24 Feb 2016
Episode 174: Sother Teague <3s Bitters
This week on The Speakeasy, host Damon Boelte sits down with mixologist and bartender for Amor y Amargo, Sother Teague. Amor y Amargo is part bar and part store; the tiny space showcases interesting …
00:36:26 |
Mon 22 Feb 2016
Episode 173: Authentic Caribbean Rum
We’re talking Caribbean rum on this week’s episode of The Speakeasy as Damon Boelte is joined by Jason Cousins from Authentic Caribbean Rum & Austin Hartman of Montana’s Trail House. The Authentic Ca…
00:32:08 |
Wed 10 Feb 2016
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