Caviar & Chips

On this episode of Caviar & Chips, Hannah and Nate sit down with two of the most respected names in American whiskey: Jane Bowie and Denny Potter, co-founders of Potter Jane Distilling. After years working side-by-side at Maker’s Mark—Jane leading blending and innovation, Denny serving as Master Distiller, the duo made a bold, once-in-a-lifetime decision: to leave the comfort of a legacy brand and...

As Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Desolas Mezcal, Sammy Halpern oversees the brand’s global operations and growth strategy, managing production in Mexico alongside distribution across the United States, Canada, and emerging international markets. Working closely with CEO and founder GG Mirvis, Halpern leads the company’s sales and brand development efforts, driving Desolas’ continued exp...

Hannah recaps drinks from Disney World and Nate discusses upcoming events on his docket.

Nate kicks things off with his Chicago stop at Chubby Cattle, where waygu and caviar stole the show. Hannah gets all the details on the grand opening of Bazaar at The Venetian and the infamous $120 duck at Casa Playa in Encore. Along the way, Nate admits he’s never heard of The Duck Song or K-Pop Demon Hunters, don’t worry, Hannah makes sure he’s caught up.

In this episode, Nate and Hannah chat back to school prep with fresh haircuts and testing the “speed” of new shoes. Most of all though, it's fantasy football season so they talk about their teams and what brands they would draft for a fantasy spirits line-up. Hannah tests out Reece Sims' Flavor Camp Scotch pronunciation guide, which is extremely helpful.

In this episode of Caviar & Chips, Nate Gana and Hannah Hanley sit down with Dawn Davies MW, Head Buyer at The Whisky Exchange and one of the most respected voices in the drinks world. Dawn shares her journey from sommelier in some of London’s top restaurants to leading one of the world’s most influential spirits retailers. We dive into: - How to properly pronounce some of the trickiest Scotch bra...

In this episode of Caviar & Chips, hosts Nate Gana and Hannah Hanley sit down with a true pioneer in American whiskey: Murphy Quint, Director of Operations and Head Distiller at Cedar Ridge Distillery. Murphy shares the story of growing up on a family-owned vineyard in Iowa and watching it evolve into one of the most respected craft distilleries in the U.S. He talks about the quiet advantage of fl...

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into Hannah's high school reunion which had a stop at On Blended Knee Winery (OBK Winery) in Tacoma. We also break down Nate's latest Nashville parties, and finally—yes, finally—we spill the story behind the name Caviar & Chips: equal parts classy and chaotic. Grab a drink, lower your expectations, and press play. Thanks for listening!

Nate and Hannah are back with a fresh episode of Caviar & Chips. Nate recaps his Europe trip and Hannah talks about Idaho. They also discuss how to say Glenmorangie (spoiler alert - Dr. Bill Lumsden had to correct Hannah in a top 1 life embarrassing moment) and whether Duolingo should have a Scottish version of how to say Scotch brands. Thanks for the continued support and please like, subscribe a...

Nate sets the record straight on what happened in the stuck elevator and spoiler alert, Hannah is not sympathetic to his woes. Also, Hannah learns why she's never heard of Port Ellen Distillery before. Nate chats through the Scotland distillery tour he's hosting and more. Please like, subscribe and follow us! We love ya!

Not sure why in this episode Nate can't stop yawning and Hannah keeps calling him Big City Kitty but here we are. The duo chats about Nate's Diageo trip and where he's eating in NYC. Plus both went viral recently on Instagram - so cheers to that! Don't forget to subscribe!

On this episode of Caviar & Chips, Nate and Hannah chat about summer plans, upcoming trips and more. There were big fish at Buffalo Trace and speaking of, EH Taylor is now part of The Antique Collection. Plus, Minute Maid released an RTD that looks just like their non-alcohol juice. Follow along on Instagram: @caviar_and_chips

Frank Dobbins III keeps it real for us on how he got into the industry, his recent travels, why relationships are so key and what he does first thing in the morning. As a journalist, Frank always has a calm sense of the world.

Danny Bardstown aka Dan Callaway from Bardstown Bourbon Company joins Nate & Hannah to talk about his recent appearance on 60 minutes, how he got into the industry and more. Dan is well spoken, polished and quick witted, most of all he's a good friend of ours. Like, subscribe and follow where you listen to podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram @caviar_and_chips!

Nate abandoned Hannah at the SFO airport and she had to take a lyft an hour and half to Napa because he couldn't wait 2 hours. Most of all though, it's our recap of our time in Napa and at Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival where we had a bar that featured whiskeys from Jefferson's, George Dickel, Binder's and gin from Astraea Spirits. We visited Honig Wine, Hess Persson Estates and Silver Oak and...

We couldn't have asked for a better first guest than Stephanie Pope, Director of Winemaking for Hess Persson Estates. She is the brand's first female winemaker and only the 3rd winemaker in their history. The Hess Persson team hosted us for the day in Napa and we talk about everything from Stephanie's flute playing to her suggestions for US wines. Stephanie drops major knowledge on us. Follow us o...

In this episode, hosts Hannah Hanley and Nate Gana dive into the world of spirits, mixing personal stories with industry insights. They kick things off with a laugh, sharing their favorite April Fool’s pranks from top brands like Nikka, Athleta Brewing, and Teeling. From a five-foot suitcase by Away to collab of Olipop and Hidden Valley, the duo explores some of the most hilarious and bizarre joke...

Remember that time Hannah had a panic attack after basically putting a tourniquet on someone's arm? Thanks for bringing it up Nate. Also - a couple of whiskey releases and a shoutout to Connor Joseph who won the Barate competition in Canada! Find us on social ⁠@caviar_and_chips

Nate & Hannah discuss Hannah's weekend at Taste WA, Splitting the G, F1 vs NASCAR and more on this week's episode of Caviar & Chips. Be sure to like & subscribe! Follow us on social: ⁠@caviar_and_chips

Join us as we chat about Hannah's trip to Park City including a visit to High West in Wanship and Nate's recent travels. We discuss the top states that drink by gallons of consumption according to Vine Pair and the top whiskey releases this week.

Nate and Hannah discuss the difference between additives in tequila and whiskey, They also discuss the trend towards more natural and transparent products. Nate and Hannah also talk about some upcoming trips, such as one to Kentucky to visit a new project by Wes Henderson, owner of the True Story Distillery. Hannah will be going on a girls ski trip to Park City and visiting High West's ranch. Foll...

Hannah and Nate catch up on their chaotic mornings and Nate talks about his love for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He also gives some gambling advice for March Madness. They briefly touch on the new tariff on American alcohol in the Ontario market. In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss various topics such as the stock market, the Super Bowl, Grammys, and pop culture. They talk about their pre...

Nate and Hannah declare this a whiskey only episode and discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article claiming that the bourbon boom is over. He believes that companies have gotten greedy with their pricing, making it difficult for consumers to justify the high prices. He also mentions some whiskey brands that he believes are offering good quality at a reasonable price. Find Nate and Hannah on soci...

Recapping Hannah's husband's 40th birthday party and spirits industry talk. Listen to find out which RTD cocktails are trending in terms of market share. Hannah surprises Nate with the news that Tito's Vodka is leaving RNDC for Reyes in California. Find Nate and Hannah on social media: ⁠@nategana⁠ and ⁠@drinkswithhannah⁠ ⁠@caviar_and_chips⁠

Nate talks about how many miles he flew in 2024. Nate and Hannah chat about industry updates and the tequila excess. They touch on Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's tequila that was stolen somewhere along the border. They discuss whether $5 million is enough to open a distillery and what's upcoming for events in 2025. Find Nate and Hannah on social media: @nategana and @drinkswithhannah