Tipple Theory
Tipple Theory is an exploration of the history and practice of creating alcohol around the world.. On this show we will share some of the history of how your favourite beverages came to be as well as techniques professional bartenders use to elevate your poison of choice into an experience worth savouring.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Tipple Theory on Chinese Whiskey
In this episode Sean and September discuss distilling in China. Baijiu is the name for the most popular distilled spirit in China. It's somewhat akin to moonshine in the U.S. but with more refined pr…
Tipple Theory on Japanese Whiskey TT019
Welcome to Tipple Theory, exploring the history and characteristics of Japanese whiskey. Sean and September will talk about how distilling and whiskey got to Japan, how it caught on and how the indus…
Tipple Theory Not an Episode NE001
This is not an episode, we took a little Memorial Day break this week. So there is not episode. IF you want to hear Sean talk about Fassionola syrup (and mispronounce it), then go ahead and listen.
Se…
Tipple Theory on Blended Whiskey TT018
Welcome to our Blended Whiskey episode! In this episode Sean and September will talk about how blending whiskies came to be, why people still do it, who does it and some brands that do it well (and d…
Tipple Theory on Rye TT017
Let's talk about rye, the grain and the spirit. It is both spicy and sweet, and the base for its name sake whiskey as well as an additive to other spirits. Join September, Ty, and Sean on this rye ex…
Tipple Theory on Canadian Whiskey TT016
On this episode Sean travels solo in his sound booth to our neighbors to the north to explore their whiskey heritage and where we get some commonalities and differences. We'll look at how distilling …
Tipple Theory on Scotch TT015
It's time for Scotch! Episode 3 of our season of whisky takes us to one of the granddaddies of the style. Sean and Ty talk about how whiskey got to Scotland, its regions, and how it has evolved techn…
Tipple Theory on Irish Whisky TT014
In this episode Sean, Ty, and September talk about Irish Whiskey; one of the 2 progenitors of modern whiskey (can you guess the other?) We talk about the origins of Irish whiskey and how distilling g…
Tipple Theory on Bourbon TT013
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2, the season of whiskey. In this episode September and Sean are diving deep into bourbon and introducing our season 2 guest Ty, Senior Bartender at Atlanta's F…
Tipple Theory on Glassware TT012
Glass is in session. Our closing episode of season 1 is all about the vessels that carry your tipple to you. We'll go over the essential glasses you should have at home and other more common types of…
Tipple Theory on Mixers TT011
On this episode of Tipple Theory September and Sean discuss the basic mixers you should have behind your bar at home, as well as the difference between Soda/seltzer water and club soda. Be sure to ch…
Tipple Theory on Brandy and Cognac TT010
On this episode of Tipple Theory September and Sean discuss the intricacies of brandy, cognac, and the many other varieties of this fruity spirit. Make sure to check out our patreon for video of how…
Tipple Theory on Cordials TT009
This episode September and Sean discuss vermouth and bitters sweet cousin: Cordials. Cordials have ancient roots, and also share those those oh so common medicinal origins. They diverge, however, wit…
Tipple Theory on Bitters TT008
The bitter truth comes out! Sean and September talk about the origin of bitters and how this "medicine" and it's affiliations with the snake oil industry were shed as both regulations at the beginnin…
Tipple Theory on Vermouth TT007
Like many of our favorite beverages, vermouth has a shared origin as a medicine. Modern vermouth has some specific requirements to make it [Italian] vermouth. It must be at least 75% wine, be fortifi…
Tipple Theory on Tequila TT006
Tequila is: fermented Webber Blue Agave + coming from Jalisco, and specific municipalities in Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit, or Tamaulipas.There are more varieties of agave and regions that ferment …
Tipple Theory on Rum TT005
Where did Rum come from originally? What makes it unique to other spirits? US regulations on importing awesome foreign rum, and what about Captain Morgan? Join September and Sean as they explore one…
Tipple Theory Whiskey (vs Bourbon) TT004
In this episode we're continuing our season 1 tour of bar basics with whiskey. Whiskey is a distilled spirit that must be made from grain. It's popular around with world, but here in the U.S. it's mo…
Tipple Theory on Gin TT003
Gin is a botanical spirit with a long history that didn't even start out as the Gin we know today. Sip along with September and Sean as they explore and imbibe Gin, the evergreen spirit.
Tipple Theory on Vodka TT002
In this episode September and Sean talk about the origins and use of vodka, the "neutral spirit". Featured Cocktail:
Vesper Martini
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