House Made Podcast

We just wanted to thank everyone so much for the love and support in Season 1.We'll be back soon!

In this episode we look at Aquavit and it's LONG history. If you like gin, you might need to give it a shot.

In this episode we check out Spirits from Blinking Owl Distillery thanks to our friend Patrick Castle. Pat sent us a few different bottles to check out, so let's see what they're all about.

In this episode we got the chance to sit down with Thomas Duncan and go over some of his famous home bar concoctions. 

In this episode we recap information from a 3 hour training course with Idaho State Police. The information is condensed and repackaged for you, the home bartender and/or bar and restaurant patron.

In this episode we got Ted Breaux (chemist, absinthe specialist & creator of Lucid) on the phone to school us about the history of absinthe, the Lucid brand, and exactly how he got the absinthe ban overturned in the U.S. You DO NOT want to miss this episode.

In this episode we talk about our newest releases and what you might use them for.

In this episode we explore what makes some coffee liqueur better than others and why you might want to use them for different reasons.

In this episode we talk about one of the most popular cocktails right now. You may have heard the name, but do you know the story?

In this episode we catch up with our good friend Chris to see what he has been cooking up at home.

In this episode we take a look at all of the legend and myth surrounding one of history's least understood spirits.

In this episode we take a deeper look at what the best options are for your orange liqueur needs.

In this episode we dive a little deeper into the world of amaro and some cocktails you might find them in.

In this episode we dip our toes into the massive world of amaro and find a good way to start exploring their flavors.

In this episode we talk with Caleb Deno about combining flavors and coming up with original cocktails. If you've been wanting to spice up your cocktail game, here's how to do it.

In this episode we talk about some of the highlights of our trip to Kentucky to work with Maker's Mark.

In this episode we talk with Kris Westergard. Kris is the bar manager for The Talon Bar inside the massive Marketplace Albertson's. Kris is also a home bar expert so let's see what we can learn.

In this episode we talk with Alex Morton of Hood River spirits. We sit down and taste a brand new product on the market that is already winning awards.

In this episode our best friend Niki shows us what it means to be a true host and home bartender.

In this episode we talk about the history of Angostura bitters and why they are an absolute must-have for the home bartender.

In this episode we talk about the "Spice Rack" of your home bar. What are bitters? How do I use them? Why Should I care?

In this episode we talk to barman Erik Schweitzer of Press & Pony about home bar tips, guilty pleasure drinks and some of his favorite books.

In this episode we sit down with our good friend Erik Eastman. Erik is the bar manager at Mesa tequila and tacos here in Nampa and he knows his stuff. Let's see what we can learn from him.

In this episode we talk about what exactly scotch whisky is, the many distilleries throughout 6 main regions and just how much variety there really is.

In this episode we look at three iconic cocktails, where they came from and what made them so popular.

In this episode we look back in history to learn about who really invented the Manhattan and when it was created.

In this episode we dive into the world of cognac, what it is, and whether or not you need to be fancy to enjoy it.

In this episode we look at the king of cocktails and try to dig up where it actually came from.

In this episode we taste 4 bourbons and see which one reigns supreme.

In this episode we explore what it means to be bourbon and the basics for anyone that might be wondering.

In this episode we talk about the art of mixing whole eggs and/or egg whites into cocktails and why you should probably try it.

In this episode we go over what huckleberries are, practical applications as a cocktail mixer and why we decided to make it available to you.

In this episode we taste 4 gins with different distillation methods and see what we like best.

In this episode we dive into the world of gin, looking at the 5 different styles and where they came from.

In this episode we talk about the world of cocktail garnishes - Some pretty, some practical and some DEADLY.

In this episode we do a blind taste test between 4 popular blanco tequilas. 

In this episode we talk about the different styles of tequila, which one might be right for you and the crazy flavor differences that come from such a strictly regulated spirit.

This is the second installment of our rum series. We go through some cocktails to try this summer and some ideas for your next barbecue.

This episode is the first installment of our rum spotlight. We go through some different styles, learn some history and, of course, taste a lot of rum. 

In this episode we run through some of the most popular brands and rate them best to worst. These results may surprise you.

In this episode we spend $30 at the store and combine that with an inexpensive bottle of booze to show you how far you can go for mega cheap.

In this episode we go over the basics of tasting spirits, or anything else, and how you can learn to be better. We also look at the important role that smell has on your ability to identify flavor notes.P.S. - If you have a bottle of Yellowstone Select, you can follow along with us.

We are interested in buying a barrel of whiskey through the Maker's Mark Barrel Program so in this episode we discuss the details of the meeting/ tasting we did, what we learned and the flavors we found along the way. Spoiler alert: This is NOT your average barrel program.

In this episode we talk about some of the gear that might make your home bar journey a little more enjoyable and substitutes that you may already have in the kitchen.

In this episode we discuss some of the most popular cocktails, how to make them at home and what kinds of booze you need to make it happen.

This Episode is an overview of the gear that you NEED in order to make cocktails properly from home. 

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