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The House Made Podcast is the best resource for home bartenders, weekend warriors or anyone hosting parties or events. Tips, tricks, recipes and advice from industry professionals on how to master cocktails at home and host a great party. Cheers!

House Made


    • Nov 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    Episode #46 - Season 1 Recap & Sign-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 29:37


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

    Episode #45 - Aquavit (Viking Gin?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 24:09


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

    Episode #44 - Blinking Owl Distillery - Thanks Patrick!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 22:12


    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.

    Episode #43 - Special Guest Thomas Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 35:54


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

    Episode #42 - Liquor Laws & Other Nerdy Info

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 33:36


    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.

    Episode #41 - Special Guest Ted Breaux - The Smartest Man In The Liquor World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 40:27


    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.

    Episode #40 - NEW SYRUP FLAVORS!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 24:12


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

    Episode #39 - Coffee Liqueur Is Not As Simple As You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 30:47


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

    Episode #38 - What The Heck Is A Negroni?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 29:56


    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?

    Episode #37 - Special Guest Chris Voth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 49:25


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

    Episode #36 - The TRUTH About Absinthe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 25:55


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

    Episode #35 - What is Triple Sec?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 26:01


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

    Episode #34 - Amaro 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 28:32


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

    Episode #33 - Amaro 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 24:15


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

    Episode #32 - Special Guest Caleb Deno

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 55:50


    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.

    Episode #31 - Maker's Mark Barrel Select Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 31:36


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

    Episode #30 - Special Guest Kris Westergard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 29:55


    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.

    Episode #29 - Special Guest Alex Morton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 33:14


    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.

    Episode #28 - Special Guest Niki Helsel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 100:53


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

    Episode #27 - The Angostura Dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 26:00


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

    Episode #26 - All About Bitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 26:22


    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?

    Episode #25 - Special Guest Erik Schweitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 57:30


    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.

    Episode #24 - Special Guest Erik Eastman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 71:14


    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.

    Episode #23 - Let's Take A Stroll Through Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 30:07


    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.

    Episode #22 - Pop Culture Cocktails??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 30:32


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

    Episode #21 - The History Of The Manhattan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 25:19 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #20 - Discovering Cognac

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 26:17


    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.

    Episode #19 - The History Of The Martini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 32:25 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #18 - Bourbon Blind Taste Test

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 31:43 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #17 - So What Is Bourbon, Exactly?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 25:40 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #16 - Eggs In Drinks... But Why??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 22:12 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #15 - Huckleberry Syrup & Why We Make It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 28:52 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #14 - Let's Taste Some Gin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 25:01 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #13 - Gin 101

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 24:59 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #12 - All About Garnishes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 33:10 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #11 - Tequila Blind Taste Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 32:37 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #10 - Tequila 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 32:37 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #9 - Let's Learn About Rum Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 33:05 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #8 - Let's Learn About Rum Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 33:57 Transcription Available


    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. 

    Episode #7 - Vodka Blind Taste Test (Not What You Might Think)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 34:58 Transcription Available


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

    Episode #6 - $30 Challenge (How Many Drinks Can We Make?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 28:08 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #05 - Tasting 101: How To Do It And Not Be A Snob

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 47:52 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #04 - Maker's Mark Barrel Program (Should We Do It?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 26:00 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #03 - Non-essential (But Super Handy) Home Bar Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 25:11 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #02 - Most Popular Cocktails (Booze Recommendations)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 33:42 Transcription Available


    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.

    Episode #01 - Essential Home Bar Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 32:52 Transcription Available


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

    House Made Podcast - Trailer

    Play Episode Play 46 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 0:46


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