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Latest podcast episodes about vintage spirits

Stuff You Missed in History Class
Ada Coleman and the Savoy's American Bar

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:35 Transcription Available


Ada Coleman was head bartender at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London in the early 20th century. She created a cocktail that is still served today, and she's an enduring icon of the bartending industry. Research: The Ada Coleman Project. https://theadacolemanproject.com/about/ Allison, Keith. “Spies at the Savoy Part One.” Alcohol Professor. Oct. 5, 2016. https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/blog/2016/10/05/spies-at-the-savoy-part-one Allison, Keith. “Spies at the Savoy Part Three.” Alcohol Professor. October 14, 2016. https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/blog/2016/10/14/spies-at-the-savoy-part-three “American Bar.” Savoy London. https://www.thesavoylondon.com/restaurant/american-bar/#:~:text=The%20American%20Bar%20first%20opened,World's%2050%20Best%20Bars%202017. Bell, Emily. “Ada Coleman: One Of History’s Most Famous Female Mixologists.” Vinepair. March 17, 2016. https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/ada-coleman/ Bryant, Miranda. “Savoy’s American Bar appoints first woman as head bartender in 95 years.” Aug. 6, 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/aug/06/savoy-american-bar-appoints-first-woman-as-head-bartender-in-95-years Haigh, Ted. “Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie 100 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories Behind Them.” Quarry Books. 2009. Hotel and Restaurant Employee's International Alliance and Bartenders' International League of America. “The Mixer and Server.” Volume 35. 1926. Accessed online: https://books.google.com/books?id=OcyfAAAAMAAJ&vq=adah+coleman&source=gbs_navlinks_s O’Meara, Mallory. “Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol.“ Hanover Square Press. 2021. “Rupert D’Oyly Carte Dies in London at 71.” The Gazette. Sept. 13, 1948. https://www.newspapers.com/image/421220764/?clipping_id=50107862&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQyMTIyMDc2NCwiaWF0IjoxNzM3NDAwMDEwLCJleHAiOjE3Mzc0ODY0MTB9.mS2TE4P7Mv_3uB3wevRSJpZDPZYy2a-e7eyG-Hk10Ds Saunders, Minott. “Famous Bar Maids Who Worked at Same Bar Twenty Years Without Speaking , Retire.” The Aspen Daily Times. February 16, 1926. https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=ADT19260216.2.2&e=-------en-20--1--img-txIN%7ctxCO%7ctxTA--------0------ Styn, Rebecca. “Toast to Ada Coleman, National Women’s History Month.” Chilled. https://chilledmagazine.com/toast-to-ada-coleman-national-womens-history-month/ Sutcliffe, Theodora. “Ada Coleman.” Difford’s Guide. https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/2857/people/ada-coleman “Women as Barmaids: Published for the Joint Committee on the Employment of Barmaids.” King Publishing. London. 1905. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=B-VNAQAAMAAJ&rdid=book-B-VNAQAAMAAJ&rdot=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman
Daily Planet Exclusive with Graphic Designer Ted Haigh

Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 56:59


From Dapper Dan to the Daily Planet?! L&C graphic designer and all-around design expert Ted Haigh stops by to talk about everything from clearing fake company names to mixing up imaginary Lois & Clark-themed cocktails. Check out Ted's fabulous book, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, now in its third edition!

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MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong
Culture Club: The world of vintage spirits & traditional Asian beverages

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 15:13


Asian spirits have long held a revered status in their home countries, with rich cultural traditions and centuries-old craftsmanship shaping their identity. So dive into the world of vintage spirits and traditional Asian beverages at JIU Asia 2024, featuring more than 100 varieties of Asian-origin spirits. Explore the rich traditions and craftsmanship that will be showcased at the three-day event from September 6th to 8th. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speak with Keith Nakamura, Head of Marketin, VMSD and Jacelyn Lee, Managing Director, VMSD to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani Feature produced and edited by: Nadiah Koh  Do you have a story to tell on The Evening Runway show? Contact nadkoh@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bourbon Pursuit
475 - Will There Ever Be A Shortage of Dusty Bourbon? with Brad Bonds and Shannon C Smith of Revival Vintage Spirits

Bourbon Pursuit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 65:44


One of those indulges that we find ourself in with this bourbon hobby is acquiring a few dusty bottles. And if you've never had a dusty bourbon before, then this episode will wet your appetite for one. There's so many aspects of it but can you imagine building a business off of a non-renewable resource like dusty bourbon? That's what we wanted to know so Brad Bonds and Shannon C Smith of Revival Vintage Spirits join the show. We talk about various aspects of the dusty bourbon market and collecting vintage spirits for sale such as strategies for acquiring dusty bottles, managing inventory and cash flow, vetting buyers, and dealing with potential fakes. We also touch on some legal things but also figuring out what brands stand out in the dusty market. Show Notes: Above the Char with Fred Minnick (@fredminnick) talks about whiskey going bad with only a small amount remaining. What led you down the dusty bourbon rabbit hole? Were you trying to buy and acquire dusty bourbon when you were at Cork 'n bottle? What was your strategy on acquiring dusty bottles? Are you scared about your inventory coming to an end? How do you manage your cash flow? How do you vet buyers and look for fakes? Why don't you like to resell Van Winkle? What has changed with the Kentucky Vintage law? What is defined as a vintage spirit? Are Beam decanters are good gateway for those getting started? How do you choose what to open for the open tasting bar? What percentage of your revenue is tastings vs full bottle sales? How do you guide someone in buying a bottle if they have a budget? What products today do you think will be great vintages tomorrow? Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bourbon Life
Season 5, Episode 21: Aaron Goldfarb, Author - Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits

The Bourbon Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 79:54


In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast presented by Liquor Barn, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Aaron Goldfarb, Author, of Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits. The guys talk with Aaron and his time in film school and how a move to New York opened the door for him to become a spirits writer, the writing of his book, Dusty Booze, from concept to reality, and some of the interesting people and vintage spirits that he met along his journey, as well as a discussion about the current state of the Bourbon industry and what the future of the industry might look like.   They also taste and review the 2024 Michter's 10-Year Bourbon, the newly released A. Overholt Monogahela Rye, and the James E. Pepper Decanter Barrel Proof Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Repeal Steakhouse, Bluegrass Distillers, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.liquorbarn.com  www.penelopebourbon.com www.limestonefarms.com www.repeallouisville.com  www.bluegrassdistillers.com                   www.thestavekentucky.com  www.threechordbourbon.com www.jamesepepper.com   www.visitthekitchentable.com

The TASTE Podcast
403: Dusty Booze Hunting with Aaron Goldfarb

The TASTE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 48:46


Aaron Goldfarb has been a journalist for over a decade, frequently writing on the subjects of cocktails and drinking culture for such publications as the New York Times, Esquire, Playboy, and PUNCH. His latest book, Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits, digs into our ongoing obsession with old spirits and the people who chase them. We talk about the real bourbon grails and the fake ones, and if there is any remaining Stitzel-Weller juice to be drunk. It's fun catching up with Aaron. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. MORE FROM AARON GOLDFARB:The Craze for ‘Dusty' Liquor [WSJ]Why Anyone Who Loves Rare Bourbon Should Visit Japan [Matador]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good Food
Drinking in film, vintage spirits, world barista championship, cherries

Good Food

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 57:10


Historian Hadley Meares looks at how Hollywood sips cocktails on the big screen. From Prohibition bourbon to dolce vita amaro, journalist Aaron Goldfarb follows collectors hunting for vintage spirits. Frank La of Be Bright Coffee heads to Busan to compete in the World Barista Championship. Memo Torres of L.A. Taco introduces us to the Carnitas Queen of Los Angeles. Finally, Clémence de Lutz heads to the farmer's market for cherries she can feature at Petit Grain Boulangerie, her new bakery.

The Over/Under Podcast
Vintage Spirits & Vintage Rock: Chat and Sip with Bhakta Spirits

The Over/Under Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 62:53


On this episode, the guys sit down with Johnathan Page from Bhakta Spirits and learn more about the brand and all they're doing with vintage spirits, dating back to Armagnac from the 1800s! Hear how Raj Bhakta took all that he learned from WhistlePig and started his new adventure into the Spirits world.For more info on Bhakta, visit: https://www.bhaktaspirits.com/For the NYT article we referenced visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/magazine/classic-rock-radio.html

The Speakeasy
99 (Year-Old) Bottles of Booze on the Wall

The Speakeasy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 53:12


The bottles may be dusty but the conversation sure isn't! Aaron Goldfarb, author of the new book "Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits”, sits down with the band to talk about the wild paths you wind up on when you write a book about spirits that can be over a hundred years old, and the people who collect them. Learn why some things don't taste like they used to and why some things never change, and what drives people to seek these relics out in the first place. Plus, Icelandic prohibition! Possibly the world's weirdest? Tune in to hear some semi-informed, wildly unverified history. Additionally, here at HRN we're celebrating our 15th year and deepening our commitment to giving voice to the next generation of food systems storytellers. And we need your help. Our internship and fellowship programs help activate new possibilities for underrepresented and underestimated young people—through experiential journalism, audio engineering, and production training. When you donate to help support these programs, you can be entered to win a dinner for 2 at an amazing restaurant in 1 of 8 cities, and tickets to a concert at a great venue in one of those cities. Thank you for supporting our work to educate the next generation of food systems storytellers! Love The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, video podcasts, access to pre-sales and drink recipes from all our guests. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBondPhoto Courtesy of Cory Smith.Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Cocktail College
Vintage Cocktails

Cocktail College

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 74:26


Joining us on Cocktail College today is Aaron Goldfarb, a longtime VinePair contributor and author of the recently released “Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits.” As the names of both today's episode and Aaron's newest book suggest, this episode will take us on a historical deep dive, and shed light on one of the most fascinating facets of modern drinks culture: vintage cocktails. Listen on (or read below) to discover Aaron's ultimate vintage cocktail recipe — and don't forget to like, review and subscribe! Aaron Goldfarb's 1953 Vintage Vesper Recipe Ingredients - 3 parts 1953 Gordon's Gin - 1 part 1953 Smirnoff Vodka - ½ part Kina Lillet Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. 2. Stir until well-chilled. 3. Strain into a vintage cocktail glass.

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl
Ep. 224 - Author Aaron Goldfarb, Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits

Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 49:13


It's a bit of a departure on the show this week as we're talking about spirits with long-time beverage writer Aaron Goldfarb. He has a new book out: Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits. Goldfarb has been a journalist for over a decade, frequently writing on the subjects of cocktails and drinking culture for such publications as the New York Times, Esquire, Playboy, PUNCH, and VinePair, and has had features written about his career in the New York Times, Forbes, and the Boston Globe. His previous books include Hacking Whiskey, named a finalist for Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Best New Book, and Gather Around Cocktails. In 2020, Tales of the Cocktail named Goldfarb the Best Cocktail & Spirit Writer for the year. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, daughter, son, cat, and a lot of bottles of booze.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer.Host: John HollGuest: Aaron GoldfarbSponsors: All About BeerTags: Booze, Books, California, Tequila, Bourbon, Cocktails 

The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
Episode 278 - Dusty Booze with Aaron Goldfarb

The Modern Bar Cart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 68:21


In this fascinating deep dive with Aaron Goldfarb (@aarongoldfarb), author of Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits, some of the topics we discuss include: What constitutes a “dusty” or vintage bottle and some of the historical forces that created the trend of hunting for them, especially in the Bourbon world. Some tentative answers to the question, “Did it really Use to Taste Better?,” featuring oak tree rings, barrel entry proof, and cedar fermentation tanks. How dusty hunters use label cues like importers, tax stamps, DSP numbers, and Julian dating to determine the true age and origin of the bottles they encounter. A romp through some of the packaging gimmicks that dominated the Bourbon world in the second half of the 20th century. And a look at today's secondary market for spirits with respect to how it started and where it might be headed. Along the way, we consider the historical impact of Howard Hughes' liquor collection, salute the unwavering faith and confidence of bourbon distillers, get Aaron into bed with a sultry bottle of pre-phylloxera Cognac, and much, much more. Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits will drop in about a month, so be sure to pre-order your copy if you've got some time on your hands and think you could uncover the next outrageously valuable bottle hiding in a storage unit or estate sale.

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
Unveiling Bourbon's Legacy with Augusta Distillery's Matt Groves: A Toast to the Future of Single Barrel's

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 77:41 Transcription Available


Join us for a spirited journey with Matt Groves from Augusta Distilling Company, as we stir the pot on distilling's finest secrets and bourbon's rich legacy. Feel the electric buzz of our recent Revival of Vintage Spirits event, akin to a rock celebration of flavor, camaraderie, and the undeniable community bond in the bourbon world. We'll whisk you away to Augusta's charming embrace, unveiling its vital role in the distillery scene and igniting excitement for the future of bourbon, with a toast to quality spirits including the applauded Buckner's 13.Savor the deeper essence of bourbon appreciation, as I, your host, pour out personal tales from my career's barrel and the intricate connections that craft a community unlike any other. Navigate through the complexities of sourcing barrels and the quest for ultra-premium  Buckner's barrel proof  bourbon that's both extraordinary and attainable. Get ready to raise your glasses, as we celebrate friendship and the shared passion for crafting stories - one sip at a time.Cap off this episode with a heartfelt thanks to our scotchy bourbon family and our dedicated listeners who've joined the ranks of our spirited conversations. Don't miss your cue to mingle with us across social media for more bourbon-soaked escapades. Here's to good bourbon, good times, and the great friends we make along the way - cheers to the next pour! Support the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
The Journey into Bourbon Tourism, RD1 Spirits, Revival Vintage Bottle Shop ,and Augusta Distillery

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 62:20 Transcription Available


Grab a glass and join us for a spirited discussion that promises to elevate your knowledge of whiskey! Prepare to be entertained and educated by our guests Judd Weiss from Augusta Distillery,, and Barry Brinegar from RD1 Spirits as we embark on an exploration of their 8,000-square-foot international destination and ultra-premium Kentucky bourbon. It's not just about the drink; it's about the journey, the respect for the craft, and, most importantly, treating people fairly. Ever wondered what goes into a unique bottle design or how bourbon tourism plays a pivotal role in Kentucky's social landscape? Hear it from those at the helm of the bourbon revolution as they divulge their plans for expanding distribution to 15 states and pique your interest with the prospect of different decades of bourbon, rum, and other spirits . And for our listeners keen to understand the world of bourbon better, Revival  comes highly recommended. We guarantee a fair share of laughs as we discuss Taylor Swift's influence on the bourbon industry, right lol, and raise a toast to Augusta Distillery, Lexington, Kentucky's first federal registered distillery. The conversation also explores some unique tasting experiences with the 141 proof Augusta Buckner and the lure of cask-strength bourbon. To round off, get a sneak peek into the merchandise and hospitality awaiting you at Dant Crossing and RD1 Spirits. So, sit back, sip your drink, and let's talk whiskey! Support the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com

Smokin' & Toastin'
EP. #304 "Vintage Spirits, And The Coming Craft Beer Crisis"

Smokin' & Toastin'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 109:48


We Are All About Craft Beer, Fine Spirits, and Hand Rolled Cigars!!! Special Guest: Vintage Spirits Expert Robyn MacAdams Ian Cigar Review 1: Ozgener Bosphorus Cruze Cigar Review 2: SYN IRA Grand Robusto Beer Tasting: Modern Times Beer "Harmony Engine" Marzen-Style Lager (San Diego, CA) Beer Tasting: Rogue Ales "Hazelnut Brown Nectar" Brown Ale (Newport, OR) Beer Tasting: Martin House Brewing Company "Shell Shock" Imperial Stout (Ft. Worth, TX) Spirit Tasting: Vintage Spirits from Robin

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Life Behind Bars
The Hunt is On for Rare Vintage Spirits - Life Behind Bars

Life Behind Bars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 25:43


Never mind Pappy Van Winkle and Sazerac 18-Year-Old Rye Whiskey: Some of the most sought-after bottles of liquor are the dusty, obscure ones hiding on liquor store shelves and in the back of home liquor cabinets. Over the last few years, bartenders and drinks enthusiasts alike have become increasingly interested in locating forgotten bottles that are like a shot of liquid history. On this episode of the award-winning podcast Life Behind Bars, co-hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum talk about how the trend started and suggest a few notable vintage bottles that might still be out there. They also share some of their favorite experiences drinking decades-old spirits. So fix yourself a drink and listen to this episode of Life Behind Bars. Cheers!Life Behind Bars features Half Full’s editor Noah Rothbaum and its Senior Drinks Columnist David Wondrich as they discuss the greatest bartenders and greatest cocktails of all time. It won the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for the world’s best drinks podcast.Edited by Alex Skjong See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Empfehlungen eines Trinkers • Trinkabenteuer von und mit Joerg Meyer • jrgmyr
038 Empfehlungen eines Trinkers - Royal Bermuda Yacht Club und Zack!Duhn

Empfehlungen eines Trinkers • Trinkabenteuer von und mit Joerg Meyer • jrgmyr

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2018 13:45


Ted Haigh hat viel das gute Trinken getan. Z.B den Royal Bermuda Yacht Club wiederentdeckt. Aber Vorsicht: Zack!Duhn

Bourbon Pursuit
131 - Banning Crotchshots, Vintage Spirits Law, and Favorite Wheated Bourbons on Bourbon Community Roundtable #16

Bourbon Pursuit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 60:21


The community did a pretty quick 180 in regards to treating people more fairly in facebook groups. We discuss how banning unopened bottles has settled the drama and also evaluate the definition of the new vintage spirits law that has passed in Kentucky. Taking a speculative look at the success and if it has the potential to go mainstream across the country. Lastly, we wrap it up talking about our favorite wheated bourbons of all time. This episode is made possible by through Patreon support. Make your pledge to support the show today. Show Notes Blake are you going to be coming out with a whiskey inspired cookbook? It is now (as of Jan 1) legal in Kentucky for people to sell their vintage spirits to liquor stores (and bars), which can then sell them to the public. What are our speculations on what will happen? It looks like the flood gates have opened up again and eBay has seen a rise of bourbon being sold. Is this just eBay not paying attention? The Crown Royal Bourbon Mash Blended Canadian Whisky Your favorite wheated bourbon ever. Listen to all the Bourbon Community Roundtables.

Dipsomania!
Episode 1: Sidecar

Dipsomania!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2015 57:01


Sidecar on WikipediaVintage Spirits and Forgotten CocktailsLiquor.com Sidecar recipeCréole ShrubbMorganthaler's recipePierre Ferrand Dry CuraçaoLeopold Bros. American Orange LiqueurGrand Marnier on Wikipedia(Julep strainers were originally used in drinking Juleps - to keep the ice away from the imbiber's teeth - not in making them.)Ramos Gin Fizz (video)Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans (Jake being "happy" there)Millionaire cocktail (not recommended)Nourish MagazineJake's Doña Marguerite recipeCafe du Nord in San FranciscoThe Art of the Shim: Low-Alcohol Cocktails to Keep You Level

5 Minutes of Rum
Episode 43: Appleton Reserve

5 Minutes of Rum

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2015 15:58


Appleton Reserve, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, Jasper’s Secret Mix, and 2 rum punches (Jasper’s Jamaican Planter’s Punch and Jasper’s Rum Punch).

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Monster in a Glass
Episode 43: Who is Barbara West? – The Barbara West Cocktail

Monster in a Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2014 61:12


Initially we all figured that this cocktail history would be a slam dunk. It has a name of a person...it's named after someone. It has to be easy to find out. We couldn't have been more wrong. This drink was a complete mystery. Jay could not find any references to it anywhere prior to our source book from 2009. So we couldn't find the source...and from there we couldn't identify the origin of the name. Looking at the name Barbara West itself, we searched for Barbara Wests of note. There is a Barbara West Titanic survivor. There also is a book with the title of Barbara West. None of these helped to shed light on the origins of the cocktail. This in and of itself is amazing. How does this drink fail to have any sort of background? How did our source book, Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails know about this cocktail to be able to list it? We would welcome anybody with some hard sources to share to end this mystery. The ingredients for this drink are: 2 oz – gin 1 oz – sherry 1/2 oz – lemon juice 1 dash – Angostura bitters We all decided that the cocktail was rather ordinary. Quite a bit of lemon with a hit from the sherry, but otherwise like many drinks we've already tried. We spent most of our time at the Brixton this episode discussing names and all of the ins and outs of naming people and pets. I would say one of the key themes we kept returning to throughout the episode is how names, books, movies, etc. that we think are amazing and perfect now may not resonate with culture in the future, so much so that the connotative meaning of an idea or story is completely lost much later. A theory was put forth that such might have been the fate of Barbara West. Is it possible that a cultural sensation got a drink named after it, but then quickly went away and was forgotten completely? Will anybody know or care about Harry Potter in 100 years? or Star Wars? Will 9/11 earn a footnote in the 21st century's historical record? It's hard to know what people will care about in the future.

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Monster in a Glass
Episode 10: Papa's Poison – Hemingway Daiquiri

Monster in a Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2013 114:42


When we did this episode originally we focused on the Hemingway Daiquiri. In our book "Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails" there is a La Floridita Daiquiri, which apparently was also served at Hemingway's favorite hangout in Cuba, but then we needed to look into the origin of daiquiris in general. Basically a daiquiri is rum, sugar and lime juice and lots of cracked ice. Once again, here is a recipe that is not amazing in itself...it seems kind of obvious especially in Cuba, but it does have a definite origin that we were able to trace back at least circumstantially. It doesn't appear in many cocktail books and the ones that did feature it were later in the era, but we think it traveled to the U.S. just after the Spanish-American War. One of the characters in the story is Jennings Cox, a mining engineer and manager for Bethlehem Steel in the mining town of Daiquiri, Cuba. He arrived in 1897 for mines owned by William Astor Chandler of New York. Both men spent large amounts of time in Cuba and made frequent forays back home to New York and Jay discovered a news article from 1914 that described the bartender at the Hotel Astor was serving daiquiris. The challenge we had in accepting this story outright is that no Cuban cocktail books feature this drink until 1915, which is strange that it appears potentially in 1902 in the U.S. but isn't put in print in Cuba until 15 years later. We think the daiquiri was a popular drink in Cuba long before Cox and Chandler were there and it was slowly making its way to the U.S.; Cox and Chandler sped up its arrival and made it a popular cocktail in New York as they were seen ordering it. We aren't sure of this version, but based on the dates and publications and what we've seen with other cocktails this is our guess. The La Florida was Ernest Hemingway's favorite bar in Cuba and it features the La Floridita Daiquiri. Hemingway's version of that daiquiri was a double...less sugar, more rum. The popular story of Hemingway's love for his daiquiris tells of him drinking a dozen in one night. The rest of the show goes into much more depth of Hemingway's life and his time in Cuba where he worked secretly for the U.S. government hunting German submarines in the Caribbean. Here is the recipe for the La Floridita Daiquiri: 2 oz rum juice of 1/2 of a lime 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of maraschino By and large the Black Liver team all considered the daiquiri a fruity, fancy drink being more familiar with garish pink strawberry daiquiris our parents drank in the 80s. But the actual daiquiri does seem like a Cuban original...a cocktail that just makes sense for that island. We had the drinks made at Ward 8 in Evanston near Chicago and they were really damned good. Putting simple ingredients together in this case really make something bigger than the sum of its ingredients. We thought each daiquiri brought something, but generally we preferred the basic, lime daiquiri. Nicole even has learned to appreciate rum through this cocktail. I love it when we can open doors for people.

America's Most Haunted
GHOST HUNTERS' Steve Gonsalves

America's Most Haunted

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2013 62:47


GHOST HUNTERS veteran Steve Gonsalves is TAPS' (The Atlantic Paranormal Society) technology manager and lead evidence analyst. With Grant Wilson retired from the show, Steve is also de facto second in command after founder Jason Hawes. Gonsalves has been a public speaker and educator about paranormal phenomena for more than 10 years; is co-founder of TAPS publication, PARAMAGAZINE; and trains all TAPS members on use and maintenance of the team's wide range of high-tech ghost hunting equipment.. Syfy's GHOST HUNTERS returns with the second half of season 9 on Wednesday, June 12 at 9 PM ET/PT with brand new investigations in all-new locations. In Wednesday's ep, “The Ghost Hasn't Left the Building,” TAPS heads to Louisiana to investigate the historic Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium – famed for being the venue where Elvis Presley played his first professional gig in 1954. In order to ease the minds of frightened visitors, performers and staff, TAPS' client is hoping that the team can find an explanation for the reports of paranormal activity at the auditorium. She also wants to know if Elvis really did leave the building or if The King's spirit is attracting an audience of apparitions… Upcoming eps include “Ghost Friends Forever” (6/19), at a bungalow in Little Rock, AR; “Vintage Spirits” (6/26), at the Belvoir Winery in Liberty, MO; “Hoover Damned” (7/10) at Nevada's Old Boulder City Hospital; and “Something in the Water” (7/17) at The Elms Resort & Spa in Excelsior Springs, MO.